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.

A man was shot in the 400 block of Ringgold Road on Sept. 30, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
3 hours ago
UPDATE: 1 killed in shooting on Ringgold Road in Clarksville, suspect remains at large

A young man was shot Tuesday night on Ringgold Road in Clarksville, and despite an overnight search, the suspect remains at large.

News
1 day ago
UPDATE: Wreck backs up traffic on 101st Parkway in Clarksville

A wreck tied up traffic on 101st Airborne Division Parkway Tuesday afternoon.

Lifestyle
3 days ago
When will leaves change color, and where can you see them near Clarksville?

The fall foliage forecasts are in, and Clarksville should see the leaves begin to change color in a few weeks. Here are the best places to see them.

Clockwise from the top left, crime in Clarksville, APSU Faculty Senate protest, Eggs Up Grill, and Nashville Kats.
News
4 days ago
News in Clarksville: Crime on decline, Faculty Senate vote, Nashville Kats and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a decline in crime, the Faculty Senate responds to a professor’s suspension, and the Nashville Kats announcement.

Podcasts
5 days ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What happens to your stinky old mattress at landfill | PODCAST

Ever wonder what the landfill near Clarksville does with the thousands of mattresses they get every year? Meet the shredder.

The Nashville Kats took on the Wichita Regulators at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville on May 18, 2024. (JHR Photography)
News
6 days ago
Nashville Kats moving to Clarksville for 2026 arena football season

The Nashville Kats announced today that F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville will host the team’s home games beginning with the 2026 season.

News
6 days ago
UPDATE: Traffic backed up on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

Update, 5 p.m.: Traffic is clearing but still slow from about mile marker 9 […]

Crime
6 days ago
How safe is Clarksville? Crime rate and total crimes decline for 7th year in row

It isn’t just the rate that’s down in our fast-growing city: TBI statistics show that even as the population climbs, our total number of crimes in Clarksville is down as well.

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