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.

News
1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What Congress election says about local politics | PODCAST

Montgomery County has picked Republican congressmen by 20-30 percentage points for the last 20 years. But this time, the Republican won by only 8 points. Are we going purple?

News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Police ID man found disoriented on Tiny Town Road, family notified

Clarksville Police have found a man on Tiny Town Road who appears to be disoriented, and they are trying to locate his family or guardians.

Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville on December 7, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
1 month ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Lighted Christmas Parade, Spiritfest, Christmas Carol and more

Come on down to downtown Clarksville this weekend for Spiritfest, followed by the Lighted Christmas Parade!

News
1 month ago
Snow could be coming to Clarksville today, but little accumulation

Clarksville forecast: Clouds and light precipitation linger in the area today, with rain expected to mix with snow by late afternoon.

Clarksville Police respond to a barricade situation on South Lancaster Road on Dec. 3, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 month ago
UPDATE: Man arrested after firing shots, barricading himself in apartment

A man has barricaded himself in an apartment after apparently firing shots in northwest Clarksville, causing nearby apartments to be evacuated.

Elections
1 month ago
‘This is President Trump’s party’: Republican Matt Van Epps wins Congress District 7

The special election for Congress District 7 was held today, and Republican Matt Van Epps has won the 14-county race over Democrat Aftyn Behn.

News
1 month ago
UPDATE: 4 vehicles crash on MLK Jr. Parkway in Clarksville

Four vehicles have crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway near Memorial Extension.

News
1 month ago
UPDATE: 3-vehicle crash on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville

A three-vehicle crash has shut down lanes of Tiny Town Road in Clarksville.

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