Chris Smith
The Leaf-Chronicle
Clarksville, TN, United States
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2 killed in head-on wreck on Interstate 24 in Kentucky
Two people were killed in a head-on collision on Interstate 24, just over the state line in Kentucky. → Read More
Montgomery County Highway Supervisor Mike Frost dies at 67
Montgomery County Highway Supervisor Mike Frost, who served 14 years in the position before deciding this year not to run for re-election, has died at age 67. → Read More
A lynching, a police shooting, and then fire: Clarksville learned a hard lesson in 1878
Clarksville history for over 100 years has been blind to the connection between the Great Fire of 1878 and the events that led up to it. No more. → Read More
Alisa White resigning as president of Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White announced that she's leaving to become president of Sam Houston State University in Texas. → Read More
Roxy lights up marquee for 9 minutes of silence for George Floyd
The Roxy Regional Theatre turned its marquee into a physical sign of solidarity with the protests sparked by the Minneapolis Police killing of George Floyd. → Read More
4th death from COVID-19 in Montgomery County
Four people have now died in Montgomery County from COVID-19. → Read More
2 shot, possible suspect at large in north Clarksville
Two people were shot and a possible suspect was at large Sunday night in Clarksville. → Read More
Over 200 people line highway in Clarksville to protest police killing of George Floyd
Some 200 to 300 people gathered along Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville on Saturday evening to protest the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. → Read More
Police chief in Clarksville: Killing of George Floyd 'disgusting,' should be 'called out'
Clarksville Police Chief Al Ansley called the Minneapolis killing of George Floyd at the hands of police "disgusting" and said it should be denounced. → Read More
No in-person graduations this summer for Class of 2020 in Montgomery County
It's official: There will be no in-person graduation ceremonies this summer for the Class of 2020 in Montgomery County. → Read More
What do you want Clarksville to be after America reopens?
"It's so easy to click a button on Amazon.com. But when was the last time Amazon made a donation to Loaves & Fishes or Manna Cafe?" → Read More
Travel restrictions for soldiers, military families being lifted early
The Pentagon is ready to begin lifting the stop movement order for U.S. troops worldwide, put into effect due to the threat from COVID-19. → Read More
Make your nominations for the 10th annual Leaf-Chronicle Readers Choice contest
For the tenth year, The Leaf-Chronicle Readers Choice Contest will recognize Clarksville's favorites in more than 100 categories. → Read More
Man with history of shooting convictions arrested again in Summit Heights shooting
A man with a record of multiple shooting convictions was arrested again this week after he shot someone in Summit Heights, according to police. → Read More
What it's like to get a COVID-19 test at the drive-thru with no french fries
Everyone can and should go get tested. But I have to warn you: This is not the fun-filled pleasure cruise you might be expecting. → Read More
Business news, editorials, visuals lead Leaf-Chronicle to 7 first-place wins in AP awards
The Leaf-Chronicle won seven first-place awards in the Tennessee Associated Press Broadcasters and Media Editors competition. → Read More
From football stadiums to virtual ceremonies, here are Tennessee's high school graduation options
With school systems across Tennessee still on the fence about postponed ceremonies for the Class of 2020, the state has released some guidelines. → Read More
Potholes on Interstate 24 in Robertson County being paved over next week
Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will have lane closures starting Sunday, April 26, on Interstate 24 westbound from mile marker 25 to 17. → Read More
Reopening of restaurants, barber shops and more coming May 1 in Clarksville, Montgomery County
Clarksville restaurants, barber shops and public offices will be able to reopen as early as May 1 under a plan being rolled out Thursday. → Read More
Council moves public comment to email, video during remote Clarksville meetings
In order to allow rezoning cases to move forward, the Clarksville City Council will allow public comment without residents having to appear in person. → Read More