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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.

Clarksville Conversations
1 hour ago
Clarksville Conversations: Sheriff Mike Oliver on Trump visit, booking log, new precincts | PODCAST

Just six weeks into his new role, Montgomery County Sheriff Mike Oliver was tasked with securing F&M Bank Arena for a visit to Clarksville by President Donald Trump.

Clockwise from the top left, shooting trial, Hickman County dogs, Sprouts opening, early voting.
News
5 hours ago
News in Clarksville: Data center rules, starving dogs, Sprouts opens and other top stories this week

Top local news in Clarksville this week, including proposed new rules for data centers, a rescue of starving dogs and the opening of Sprouts.

A car crashed and caught fire on Daniel Street after an MCSO pursuit on Oct. 23, 2026. (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
1 day ago
Deputies rescue 2 from burning car after pursuit, crash in Clarksville

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies rescued two people from a car that crashed and caught fire following a pursuit Friday afternoon.

News
1 day ago
UPDATE: Traffic improving on Interstate 24 after wreck in Clarksville

A crash with injuries at Exit 11 has shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 in Clarksville, and now there’s also a vehicle fire near mile marker 1.

Data center
The Clarksville Rundown
1 day ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why push to ban data centers won’t work | PODCAST

Now’s our chance to set up rules on data centers that make sure all the reasons we don’t like them are addressed up front.

First day of early voting in Clarksville on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
2 days ago
Almost 15,000 ballots so far in Montgomery County early voting, on pace to 45% turnout

With early voting for the Nov. 3 election halfway through, almost 15,000 people in Montgomery County have cast their ballots, much higher than 2022.

Fright on Franklin in Downtown Clarksville on October 25, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
2 days ago
This weekend in Clarksville: All the Halloween fun, plus bull-riding, mutton-bustin’

While Halloween is still technically a week away, this is the weekend for big Halloween events in Clarksville. Plus, there’s bull-riding!

Sunny skies
News
2 days ago
Weekend weather: Sunny days and cool nights ahead in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: We have a perfect fall weekend ahead, with sunny skies and mild temperatures.

Meta data centers operate, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, near Social Circle, Georgia. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Business
4 days ago
Can Montgomery County ban data centers? 5 things to know | ANALYSIS

With discussion of new rules for data centers in Montgomery County, some are calling for a ban. But is that possible? Here’s what we can and can’t do.

Land donated for a new Montgomery County Park. At left is the Cumberland River. The dark black line is the county border with Cheatham County. Along the north side of the property is Matlock Road. At the south is the current greenway, owned by the county. (MC property records)
Opinion
5 days ago
What do you want to see at Montgomery County’s future Matlock Park? | POLL

Planning for the new Matlock Park hasn’t begun yet, but what are you most looking forward to in a new natural area? Take our survey.

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