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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.

Crime
2 years ago
Police: 16-year-old boy shot 16-year-old girl and himself on Timberline Way in Clarksville

A 16-year-old boy fatally shot a 16-year-old girl and then shot himself Thursday morning on Timberline Way, according to Clarksville Police. The shooter is in stable condition at a Nashville hospital.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Hazelwood Road back open after wreck with injuries

The Clarksville Police Department is working a wreck with injuries that occurred at approximately 2:18 p.m. on Heather Drive at Hazelwood Road.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How parents destroyed Tee-Ball, plus government blindsides and mayonnaise trauma | PODCAST

A Little League Tee-Ball tournament was shut down after parents went on a vulgar tirade on the field. Let’s break down all the ways it went wrong. Also, Clarksville gets its “zweiter ALDAE,” Chris calls for more input on government decisions, and Ryan shares his childhood mayonnaise trauma.

Crime
2 years ago
UPDATE: ‘He was running for his life’: 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting on Timberline Way

Clarksville Police have closed off a neighborhood off of Ringgold Road because of domestic shooting call.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Dunbar Cave Road reopened following critical injury wreck

One person was critically injured in a wreck on Dunbar Cave Road in Clarksville Tuesday morning.

Crime
2 years ago
Police identify 47-year-old Clarksville man killed in wreck on Peachers Mill Road

The man killed in a wreck on Peachers Mill Road Sunday night has been identified as 47-year-old Huey Johnson of Clarksville.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Dwight Yoakam coming to Clarksville with Cosmic Roundup and Rodeo Tour

Country star Dwight Yoakam is bringing his Cosmic Roundup and Rodeo Tour to the F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville.

Crime
2 years ago
1 killed in hit-and-run wreck on Peachers Mill Road

One person was killed in a hit and run wreck on Peachers Mill Road Sunday night in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Highs above 90 all week in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Highs will be above 90 all week, reaching into the mid-90s on Thursday.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Parents ruin Tee-Ball tournament, ALDI opens, Chicken Salad Chick and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including parents ruining a Tee-Ball tournament, ALDI opening, and Chicken Salad Chick is coming.