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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
9 years ago
City mourns passing of former Fire Chief Gordon Eugene Keel

Fire Chief Gordon Eugene Keel, who served the citizens of Clarksville for 47 years as a firefighter and Fire Department leader, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at his home in Port Royal. He was 87.

Lifestyle
9 years ago
CPD chaplain helps Puerto Ricans connect with loved ones via satellite phones

Clarksville Police Chaplain/Reverend/Dr. Modesto Martinez recently traveled to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria in order to provide satellite phones to aid communications on the island.

Crime
9 years ago
66 vehicles stopped during latest checkpoint and saturation patrol

CPD, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were all part of the initiative.

Education
9 years ago
U.S. Army launches JROTC Robotics Program at Kenwood High School

Four Clarksville-Montgomery County School System high school robotics programs will be in place.

Crime
9 years ago
Metro-Nashville Fire Dept. captain arrested for arson

Investigators believe he intentionally set fire to his own home.

News
9 years ago
Power restored to traffic lights on Wilma Rudolph Blvd

A semi-truck struck a pole at the entrance to Trane on Athletic Avenue, causing the outage.

News
9 years ago
New security measures apply to all flights to US

Both U.S. citizens and foreigners will face the same security.

News
9 years ago
White nationalist rallies have state of Tennessee on high alert

TEMA said they will be in touch with local officials as the rallies unfold, and if they are called upon, they can make a speedy response.

Business
9 years ago
Clarksville Country Club becomes green certified

A green ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday to celebrate Clarksville County Club as the newest green organization.