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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.

State House candidates Rep. Ronnie Glynn, left, and Chris Lanier. (Contributed)
Elections
1 month ago
Where do they stand? Tennessee House District 67 candidates on improving schools, roads, health care

The candidates for Tennessee House District 67 are Ronnie Glynn, a Democrat, and Chris Lanier, a Republican. Here are their responses on five key topics.

Business
1 month ago
Toys ‘R’ Us to return to Clarksville with new store inside Governor’s Square Mall

Toys ‘R’ Us is returning to Clarksville with a store inside Governor’s Square Mall, opening just in time for Christmas 2026.

Plans for the Clarksville Performing Arts Center in September 2026 by Lyle-Cook-Martin Architects. (Contributed, ACT Authority)
Opinion
1 month ago
Seeds we sow: The time is now to build new Performing Arts Center | COMMENTARY

Cameron O’Hanlon, executive director, Arts, Culture and Tourism Authority, on plans for the Performing Arts Center.

State House candidates Rep. Aron Maberry, left, and Garfield Scott. (Contributed)
Elections
1 month ago
Where do they stand? Tennessee House District 68 candidates on schools, cost of housing, health care

The candidates for Tennessee House District 68 are Aron Maberry, a Republican, and Garfield Scott, a Democrat. Here are their responses on five key topics.

Jamie Ulshoffer in the hospital after a man fell from a tree and landed on her at a festival in Louisville, Kentucky. (Contributed)
News
1 month ago
Clarksville woman suffers spinal injury after man falls from tree, lands on her at festival

A woman from Clarksville was left paralyzed this weekend after an accident at a rock festival where a man fell from a tree and landed on her.

Kirsten Leger (Contributed)
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Police locate 51-year-old woman who was missing 11 days

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 51-year-old woman. She was last seen at her Arrow Lane residence on Sept. 10.

State House candidates Rep. Michael Lankford, left, and Allie Phillips. (Contributed)
Elections
1 month ago
Where do they stand? Tennessee House District 75 candidates on roads, cost of housing, health care

The candidates for Tennessee House District 75 are Michael Lankford, a Republican, and Allie Phillips, a Democrat. Here are their responses on five key topics.

Drinking water on hot day
News
1 month ago
Work week weather: 20-degree cooldown coming to Clarksville this week

Clarksville forecast: While hot weather will continue Sunday, with a high near 98 and heat index values reaching as high as 104, the heatwave will break starting Monday.

Clockwise from the top left, Montgomery County Commission, shooting on Fairview Lane, APSU's Denver Harper and data centers.
News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Leadership flip, deadly shootout, Flock cameras and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top news in Clarksville this week, including a County Commission leadership change, a deadly police shootout, Flock cameras and data centers.

A semi truck driver veered off of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and into parking lots on Sept. 18, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 months ago
Semi truck veers off Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, crashes into cars in parking lots

A semi truck driver veered off of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and crashed into several parked cars in the Chedder’s and Trane parking lots Friday night.