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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 27 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

The Kenwood Middle School bus crash on March 27, 2026. (Tennessee Highway Patrol photo, contributed)
News
2 hours ago
CMCSS asks court to limit damages, disperse funds to school bus crash victims

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is asking a federal court to cap any damages awarded in the deadly school bus crash, then disperse them to the families.

Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery on November 8, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
20 hours ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Vintage Fair, Veterans Day Parade, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Expo

We have a busy Saturday ahead in Clarksville: Vintage Fair, Veterans Day Parade and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Expo!

Montgomery County precinct-level election results in the Tennessee governor's race on Nov. 3, 2026. (Samuel Beals, Clarksville Now)
Elections
21 hours ago
Trump voters stayed home, Montgomery County swings blue: 4 takeaways on election | ANALYSIS

Here’s how Clarksville-Montgomery County voted precinct-by-precinct in the Tennessee governor’s race, compared to the 2024 Trump results.

Opinion
1 day ago
City sales tax for schools: What did voters discuss in 1977 referendum? | OPINION

What was the 1977 sales tax referendum all about, and how big a deal was it that part of the city’s revenue would be going to schools?

Sunny skies
News
1 day ago
Weekend weather: Big cooldown coming, with highs below 60 in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Much-cooler temperatures and sunny skies are expected this weekend, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Military
2 days ago
Veterans Day deals 2026: Where to find free meals and deals for soldiers, veterans in Clarksville

Looking for a Veterans Day deal? Here are some of the offerings you can get in Clarksville if you’re a veteran or active-duty servicemember.

Man in a gray cap and light blue button-down shirt speaks into a handheld microphone, gesturing with his raised right hand.
Elections
2 days ago
‘I look forward to continuing the work’: Maberry wins re-election in state House District 68

The candidates for Tennessee House District 68 were Aron Maberry, a Republican, and Garfield Scott, a Democrat.

Allie Phillips at the Democratic watch party at Joker's Comedy Club on Aug. 6, 2026. (Nia Holland)
Elections
3 days ago
‘My door will always be open’: Phillips flips state House District 75 seat to Democrat

The candidates for Tennessee House District 75 were Michael Lankford, a Republican, and Allie Phillips, a Democrat.

Watch Party at The Venue on November 3, 2026 (Wesley Irvin).
Elections
3 days ago
‘Time to move Clarksville ahead, together’: Riggins wins tight mayor’s race

The candidates for Clarksville mayor were Mark Riggins, Wanda Smith and Brian Zacharias.

Ronnie Glynn giving his celebratory speech after winning the race for House 67 representative at the MOCO Democrat Election Party at DoubleTree by Hilton in Clarksville, TN, on Nov. 3, 2026. (Patricia Galarza-Grillasca)
Elections
3 days ago
‘I run for other people’: Glynn re-elected for third term in state House District 67

The candidates for Tennessee House District 67 were Ronnie Glynn, a Democrat, and Chris Lanier, a Republican.

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