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.

Opinion
1 hour ago
Push to remove public notice from newspapers widens door to government secrecy | OPINION

Municipal leaders across Tennessee are trying to “ease the burden” on government agencies, making it so that publishing their calendar on their own website is sufficient for public notice.

The suspect in the bank robbery at Walmart on Madison Street on Oct. 21, 2025. (Clarksville Police Department, contributed)
Crime
20 hours ago
UPDATE: Bank robbery inside Walmart on Madison Street in Clarksville

The bank inside the Walmart on Madison Street in Clarksville was robbed Tuesday afternoon, and police were searching the area for the suspect.

News
21 hours ago
UPDATE: Power restored after outages affecting traffic signals downtown

A power outage is affecting over 500 residences in downtown Clarksville and some traffic signals.

Stanley Cliff (Courtesy CPD)
Crime
2 days ago
Man wanted in 2021 fatal motorcycle hit-and-run in Clarksville found dead in Memphis

The Clarksville Police Department said Monday that they have been notified that Stanley Cliff was located deceased on Oct. 14.

Greg Gutfeld (Contributed)
Entertainment
2 days ago
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld coming to Clarksville for 2026 national tour

Fox News host, comedian and author Greg Gutfeld is coming to the F&M Bank Arena in 2026, with Tom Shillue and a surprise guest.

A vehicle fleeing from Tennessee Highway Patrol crashed with three other vehicles on Tiny Town Road on Oct. 19, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
News
2 days ago
UPDATE: Driver fleeing THP crashes with 3 other vehicles in Clarksville

A vehicle being pursued by Tennessee Highway Patrol crashed with three other vehicles on Tiny Town Road Sunday night.

News
3 days ago
Work week weather: Cool, breezy days ahead for Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: We have a week of mild fall weather ahead with sunshine, gusty breezes, and cool nights.

Sgt. Terrell Seales (US Army, contributed)
Military
3 days ago
101st Airborne Division soldier killed in training accident in Germany

The soldier with 2nd MBCT died as the result of wounds from a vehicle accident during the unit’s training.

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