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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.

A Clarksville's Best gold award plaque from 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
15 minutes ago
Clarksville’s Best 2026 nominations open: Tell us your favorite local shops and restaurants

Starting today, you can nominate the top restaurants, stores, agencies and more in the seventh annual Clarksville’s Best contest.

Clarksville Police investigate a stabbing at EZ Market on Boy Scout Road on June 30, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
3 hours ago
Store clerk stabbed during robbery off Needmore Road in Clarksville

A store clerk was severely injured in a stabbing Tuesday night in north Clarksville.

Heat risk this week as of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
17 hours ago
High reaches 94 in Clarksville with 104 heat index, hot Fourth of July likely

Temperatures and humidity have been relentless this week, and the highs will stay in the mid-90s through Independence Day weekend.

News
18 hours ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing on Interstate 24 after wreck in Clarksville

A wreck has traffic tied up on Interstate 24 through Clarksville.

Heat risk starting Monday, June 29, 2026, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
2 days ago
Heat index hits 105 in Clarksville, Extreme Heat Warning in effect

With temperatures and humidity baking Middle Tennessee this week, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. Thursday.

Black-and-white photo of a public swimming pool complex with a clubhouse, surrounded by trees and benches, and people swimming and relaxing around the pool.
History
2 days ago
Clarksville then and now: 10 photos showing how much we’ve changed | PHOTOS

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 sets of photos from Clarksville then and Clarksville today.

Heat risk starting Monday, June 29, 2026, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
3 days ago
UPDATE: Extreme Heat Warning issued, with index up to 110 starting Monday

Clarksville forecast: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Sunday, then an Extreme Heat Warning from Monday to Thursday.

Clockwise from top left, Autumnwood Farms retail, trapped kitten, All-Area Team, Sesame Street Live.
News
4 days ago
News in Clarksville: Retail plan on Tiny Town, city budget debate, murder charge dismissed and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including plans for a big new retail space on Tiny Town and a dismissed murder charge.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
4 days ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Montgomery and surrounding counties until 8 p.m.

Attendees holding signs up toward the board at the CMCSS formal school board meeting on March 24, 2026. (Jazmin Logan)
The Clarksville Rundown
5 days ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Who’s to blame for bus wreck families getting stuck with bill | PODCAST

Families of kids hurt in the school bus crash are lashing out at the School Board. But there’s a better place to direct that grief and anger: our state Legislature.

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