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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.

A mini excavator was stolen on Chapel Hill Road in May 2026. (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
6 hours ago
Mini excavator, trailers stolen from property in south Montgomery County

Large pieces of equipment were stolen from a property in south Montgomery County last week.

News
7 hours ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing on Bypass after wreck near Gatlin Street

A wreck has traffic backed up in both directions on the Bypass Monday afternoon in Clarksville.

Community
9 hours ago
Road to 250: Tennessee State Hall of Fame honors | COMMENTARY

Dewey Browder as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action,” celebrating the history of unity in Clarksville ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

Clockwise from the top left, police standoff, Fort Campbell troop return, Govs basketball and summer fun guide.
News
2 days ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center firing, police standoff, ‘bologna budget’ and other top stories this week

The top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the firing of the Senior Center’s director, a CPD standoff, and arguments about the city’s planned property tax increase.

Condition of Keith Cherry's home on Camden Crossing in Clarksville on April 15, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
3 days ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Make it make sense: City fire response, Senior Center debate, contractor rules | PODCAST

The great mysteries of our age in Clarksville and Montgomery County. Can someone make it all make sense?

The Montgomery County Fair at Clarksville Speedway and Fairgrounds on May 28, 2026. (Hannah Walker)
Entertainment
4 days ago
Montgomery County Fair brings pig races, duck fishing, carnival rides | PHOTOS

The Montgomery County Fair is in full swing at the Clarksville Speedway & Fairgrounds, with carnival rides, games and more.

News
4 days ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies in crash with SUV on MLK Parkway in Clarksville

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash Thursday evening on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Clarksville.

Rain falls on plants and soil (Metro Creative)
News
4 days ago
With lots of rain and more coming, is Clarksville still in drought?

As of May 26 data and information, released on May 28, most of Montgomery County is now in “Severe Drought” conditions, which is an improvement.

MoCo Movie Nights (Montgomery County Government, Contributed)
Entertainment
4 days ago
This weekend in Clarksville: County Fair, ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ Summer Festival

We have some fun stuff ahead in Clarksville if the weather will cooperate, with the County Fair, “Lilo & Stitch” and a Summer Festival!

Police perimeter on Monroe Street on May 27, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
6 days ago
UPDATE: Police take man into custody after 12-hour standoff in Clarksville

Police established a perimeter and were negotiating with a man barricaded in a home in the Greenwood area of south Clarksville Wednesday morning.

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