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

Group of students in formal wear posing together outside a modern glass-and-stone building, likely at prom or formal event at dusk/night.
Lifestyle
1 day ago
Prom night 2026 for Clarksville Academy | PHOTOS

Clarksville Academy celebrated their 2026 prom on Saturday night at Ruby Cora in Adams.

Military aircraft on display indoors with a banner reading 'MV-75 CHEYENNE II' above the cockpit, at an exhibition. (:informative)
News
3 days ago
News in Clarksville: Teacher resigns, fentanyl sentencing, tiltrotor name and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including the resignation of the teacher at the center of a nude selfies controversy, a sentencing in a fentanyl death case and the Army’s new “Cheyanne” tiltrotor.

News
4 days ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 traffic returning to normal after wrecks in Clarksville

Interstate 24 was backed up in Clarksville Friday afternoon with two wrecks.

The 101st Airborne Division's MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor at the Army Aviation Association of America’s annual conference in Nashville, TN, on April 15, 2026. (Christian Brown)
The Clarksville Rundown
4 days ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why Army is replacing Black Hawk helicopter with ‘Cheyenne’ tiltrotor | PODCAST

In a couple of years, the 101st Airborne Division will begin flying the newly named “Cheyenne” tiltrotor instead of the Black Hawk helicopter. It’s a critical change for important reasons, and no, this isn’t an Osprey.

Northeast High School head boys basketball coach Ivard Brimely on Jan. 22, 2026. (Hannah Walker)
High Schools
5 days ago
Northeast High’s Brimley steps down as head boys basketball coach

Northeast High School head boys basketball coach Ivard Brimely has stepped down after three years at the position.

A CMCSS school bus crashed in Carroll County on March 27, 2026. (Rosalee and Zaviel Lugo, contributed via WKRN)
News
5 days ago
NTSB confirms CMCSS school bus crossed centerline of highway in fatal crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System bus crash.

The Clarksville Housing Authority on Richardson Street. (Christian Brown)
News
5 days ago
Housing Authority removes $700K from Development Corporation, ends funding stream

Following a shakeup on the board of the Development Corporation and ongoing questions, the Clarksville Housing Authority has removed its funding streams and assets.

Entertainment
5 days ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Kats season opener, DAC Gala, ‘Lizzie’ musical

Looking for stuff to do this weekend in Clarksville? Check out the Nashville Kats season opener, the DAC Gala, or a rock musical about Lizzie Borden.

A house on Senseney Circle caught fire on April 15, 2026. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
5 days ago
Woman dies in house fire in north Clarksville

A woman died in a fire Wednesday afternoon in north Clarksville.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
6 days ago
Early voting begins Wednesday in Montgomery County Primary, with 4 contested races on ballot

Despite that there are 64 people running, there are only four contested races on the Montgomery County primary ballot, with early voting starting this week.

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