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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 driver went off Highway 41 near Guthrie on March 9, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 months ago
Driver critically injured after car flips into ditch on Highway 41 near Guthrie

A driver was severely injured in a crash Monday night on Highway 41 near the Kentucky state line.

Suspects in a drone theft at Fort Campbell in November 2025. (Contributed)
Crime
2 months ago
Fort Campbell offering $5,000 reward in theft of 4 AI-powered military drones

Fort Campbell this week announced that someone stole four AI-powered drones from the military installation in November 2025.

A motorcycle crashed with a car on Fort Campbell Boulevard on March 8, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist critically injured in crash with car on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash Sunday night on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville.

News
2 months ago
Work week weather: Warm sunny start, then storms in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Warm and sunny weather will start the week, with highs in the upper 70s before a strong midweek storm system brings widespread rain and thunderstorms

News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Contractor dispute, Dodge’s murder verdict, CMCSS security and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a storm repair contractor dispute, a murder verdict in the Dodge’s shooting and new security at CMCSS schools

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Montgomery County

Storms are expected to roll into Clarksville this afternoon, and that’s prompted a Severe Thunderstorm Watch from the National Weather Service.

News
2 months ago
4 apartments destroyed in fire at Summit Heights in Clarksville

Four apartments at Summit Heights in Clarksville were destroyed in a fire Friday afternoon.

Wendy Davis (Contributed)
Elections
2 months ago
Wendy Davis announces re-election bid for Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk

Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk Wendy Davis has announced her campaign for re-election in the Aug. 6 General Election.

Entertainment
2 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Video game music concert, local film premiere

We have a rainy weekend ahead, but luckily there are a couple of exciting indoor events going on: a video game music concert and the premiere of a film by a Clarksville native.

A pickup truck went off the Bypass and crashed, catching fire, on March 4, 2026. (CPD, contributed)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Truck catches fire after going into ravine off Bypass in Clarksville

The US 41A Bypass in Clarksville has been shut down after a wreck with injuries.

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