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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.

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Fort Campbell Boulevard on Sept. 23, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
1 month ago
Woman walking on Fort Campbell Boulevard near Walmart hit by vehicle

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Wednesday night on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville.

The Kenwood Middle School bus crash on March 27, 2026. (Tennessee Highway Patrol photo, contributed)
Crime
1 month ago
UPDATE: Driver in fatal Kenwood Middle School bus crash indicted on traffic charges

The driver of the Kenwood Middle School bus that crashed head-on into a truck, killing two students and injuring 24 others, has been indicted on traffic charges.

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
2 months 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.