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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.

News
17 minutes ago
WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch issued for Montgomery County this weekend

With heavy rain expected over the next couple of days, a Flood Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties.

Red car severely damaged in a rollover/impact crash on a highway, with crushed front and rear ends and debris scattered nearby near a green treeline.
News
20 hours ago
UPDATE: 3 injured in 4-vehicle crash on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A multi-vehicle crash with injuries is tying up Fort Campbell Boulevard near Jack Miller Boulevard in Clarksville.

Mr. Rich mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Entertainment
1 day ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Science guy, rodeo, Nunsense, ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

From science to fantasy, from rodeo to religion, there’s a range of stuff going on in Clarksville this weekend.

The turnbridge train wreck of 1906. (Historic Clarksville, Ursula Beach collection, contributed)
History
2 days ago
10 worst disasters in Clarksville history, from Great Fire of 1878 to 2023 tornado

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 worst disasters to hit Clarksville, and some of the ways we came together to survive along the way.

Two adults with arms crossed pose in front of a wood-paneled wall and a Beaver 3 FM sign with a cartoon beaver mascot above them.
Lifestyle
4 days ago
Fletch is back on Beaver 100.3 morning show, with ‘supervision’ from Ruthanna

Beaver 100.3 veteran Fletch is back on the air with Beaver Mornings, now joined by his wife Ruthanna in waking up with Clarksville and Hopkinsville listeners.

The statue of John Montgomery, the namesake of Montgomery County, on First Street outside Clarksville City Hall on June 11, 2026. (Chris Smith)
History
2 weeks ago
10 people who changed Clarksville forever, from John Montgomery to Mayor Ted Crozier

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are 10 people who deserve to be remembered for making Clarksville what it is today.

Clockwise from the top left, police standoff, Senior Citizens Board meeting, Keith Cherry's roof and Tim Hortons.
News
2 weeks ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center closing, budget rejected, police standoff and other top stories this week

Here’s the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including plans for Ajax Turner Senior Center, the City Council rejecting the budget and a Clarksville Police standoff.

News
2 weeks ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple vehicles crash, with injuries, on Fort Campbell Boulevard

 Multiple vehicles crashed Thursday evening on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville, blocking traffic.

Line of Civil War reenactors firing muskets, smoke rising from barrels in a grassy field with trees behind.
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Downtown @ Sundown, Jammin’ in June, Civil War Days

From free music at the Commons to Civil War Days at Historic Collinsville, there are a lot of options for entertainment this weekend in Clarksville.

Crash on Tiny Town Road following Christian County Sheriff's Office chase into Clarksville on June 10, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
2 weeks ago
Christian County SO chases car into Clarksville, uses PIT to stop it on Tiny Town Road

The Christian County (Kentucky) Sheriff’s Office chased a car into Clarksville Wednesday afternoon before crashing into it to end the chase on Tiny Town Road.

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