Chris Smith

Chris Smith is editor-in-chief of Clarksville Now. He has been a trusted professional journalist for over 30 years, with the last 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

Crime
1 hour ago
Woman charged with murder in fentanyl death of 12-year-old in Clarksville

Just two months prior to the child’s death, Woods was found slumped in a car with fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, according to a warrant.

The T.RAD site, shown pad-ready at the left, at the Corporate Business Park. (CMC IDB, contributed)
Business
6 hours ago
UPDATE: Auto parts company to build $90.2 million plant in Clarksville, bringing 928 jobs

An auto parts manufacturer announced Wednesday it will open a plant in Clarksville bringing 928 jobs in a $90.2 million investment.

A semi rollover crash on Interstate 24 on Dec. 8, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
2 days ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 shut down in Clarksville by semi rollover, driver extricated

Interstate 24 has been shut down in Clarksville because of a tractor-trailer crash.

Dexter Mines (Contributed)
Elections
2 days ago
Dexter Mines announces candidacy for sheriff of Montgomery County

Veteran, law enforcement officer and pastor Dexter L. Mines has announced his candidacy for sheriff of Montgomery County.

One person was shot on Hawkins Road, and a man then crashed into other cars while fleeing, on Dec. 7, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
2 days ago
UPDATE: Victim in stable condition after shooting at apartments in south Clarksville

One person was critically injured in a shooting at about 10 p.m. Sunday night at Autumn Ridge Apartments in south Clarksville.

Cloudy skies during winter, on Dec. 5, 2025. (Chris Smith)
News
3 days ago
Work week weather: A bit warmer midweek before temperatures plummet Friday

Sunshine will break through Monday afternoon, bringing slightly warmer but still chilly conditions. Much colder air returns by Friday night.

Clockwise from the top left, Thanksgiving day shooting, Van Epps victory, Freedom Elementary and UT signing.
News
4 days ago
News in Clarksville: Van Epps goes to Washington, Thanksgiving shooting, Lincoln Homes dispute and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Matt Van Epps being elected our next congressman, a homicide on Thanksgiving and a dispute about Lincoln Homes.

Multiple cars crashed on Dover Road on Dec. 5, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
News
5 days ago
UPDATE: 1 killed, 6 hurt after driver goes wrong way, runs red light on Dover Road

Multiple people were injured in a crash Friday evening on Dover Road just west of Clarksville.

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