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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.

Election Day at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church precinct on Aug. 6, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
7 hours ago
Who’s on November ballot for governor, Congress, legislature, City of Clarksville races

With the state party primaries finished, here’s who’s running for state and City of Clarksville elections, with their candidate profiles, as of Aug. 11.

Deyonte Tatum (Contributed)
News
8 hours ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding runaway 17-year-old boy

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway juvenile.

The Clarksville Rundown
8 hours ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How strange water-absorbing technology could help prevent floods | PODCAST

The county will try to prevent future floods with a strange, rarely-used technology that both soaks up water and prevents erosion. It’s called “trees.”

A driver went off the 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Aug. 21, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
16 hours ago
Driver dies after medical condition causes crash near 101st and Trenton Road

The driver of a vehicle that went off the 101st Airborne Division Parkway Friday morning has died.

A vehicle hit a pedestrian on 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Aug. 20, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
1 day ago
UPDATE: Pedestrian with bicycle hit on 101st Parkway, dies from injuries

A vehicle hit a pedestrian Thursday night on 101st Airborne Division Parkway in Clarksville.

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center 1898 Historic Building (Contributed)
Community
1 day ago
Road to 250: Customs House Museum a vital community feature | COMMENTARY

Executive Director Frank Lott on the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action.”

Richview Middle School football hosts New Providence Middle School on Aug. 18, 2026. (Sharon Justice, contributed)
Sports
1 day ago
Richview Middle football wins over New Providence Mustangs

Richview Middle School football, coached by Joshua Richards, hosted New Providence Middle School for its CMCSS district-opener.

Downtown @ Sundown at Downtown Commons. (Montgomery County Government, Contributed)
Entertainment
2 days ago
This weekend in Clarksville: PossumStock, MJ, Eagles, rodeo, ‘Wicked’ and more

We have an event-packed weekend ahead, in Clarksville, with music, theatre, a movie, a rodeo and yet more music!

The Fort Campbell railroad bridge near Gate 2 above Fort Campbell Boulevard. Artwork by Paul Jones. (Clarksville Now)
News
2 days ago
Fort Campbell ending bus service to after-school care for off-post CMCSS students

Army families that enjoyed bus transportation for their off-post students to before- and after-school on-post programs will soon have to make other arrangements.

A teenager on a bicycle collided with an SUV on Black Oak Circle on Aug. 18, 2026. (CPD, contributed)
News
3 days ago
UPDATE: Teen on bicycle injured in crash with SUV in Clarksville

A 14-year-old was hurt in a bicycle crash Tuesday afternoon with an SUV near West Creek High School in Clarksville.

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