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.

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons performs in November 2017 in New York City.
Entertainment
3 hours ago
ZZ Top coming to Clarksville for The Big One! Tour in March

ZZ Top, who brought Southern rock to MTV and the Top 40 in the 1980s with “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” is coming to Clarksville this spring.

Entertainment
4 hours ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Nativity scenes, parade, concerts and more Christmas fun

It’s another big weekend for holiday fun in Clarksville, with live Nativity events, a Christmas parade, concerts and more!

Lows expected Monday morning in Middle Tennessee, as of Dec. 11, 2025. (National Weather Service, contributed)
News
4 hours ago
Weekend weather: Frigid cold coming up, with lows in single digits Sunday night

Temperatures are about to drop in Montgomery County, with lows this weekend dropping to the single digits.

News
8 hours ago
UPDATE: 3 vehicles crash at Tiny Town and Trenton Road in Clarksville

Three vehicles have crashed at Tiny Town Road and Trenton Road, causing traffic congestion for the morning commute.

The T.RAD site, shown pad-ready at the left, at the Corporate Business Park. (CMC IDB, contributed)
Business
1 day ago
UPDATE: Auto parts company to build $90.2 million plant in Clarksville, bringing 928 jobs

An auto parts manufacturer announced Wednesday it will open a plant in Clarksville bringing 928 jobs in a $90.2 million investment.

Crime
1 day ago
Woman charged with murder in fentanyl death of 12-year-old in Clarksville

Just two months prior to the child’s death, Woods was found slumped in a car with fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, according to a warrant.

A semi rollover crash on Interstate 24 on Dec. 8, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
3 days ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 shut down in Clarksville by semi rollover, driver extricated

Interstate 24 has been shut down in Clarksville because of a tractor-trailer crash.

Dexter Mines (Contributed)
Elections
3 days ago
Dexter Mines announces candidacy for sheriff of Montgomery County

Veteran, law enforcement officer and pastor Dexter L. Mines has announced his candidacy for sheriff of Montgomery County.

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