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.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: 1 critically injured, extricated from crash on Fort Campbell Boulevard

One person was critically injured in a crash that shut down Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville Tuesday morning.

Progress on Spring Creek Parkway, where it crosses Spring Creek, on Nov. 17, 2025. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
News
2 months ago
Spring Creek Parkway closing in on bridge over creek, connection to Wilma | VIDEO

The City of Clarksville Street Department is making more progress on Spring Creek Parkway, Phase 2, with several bridge supports in place.

State Rep. Jeff Burkhart of Clarksville is sworn in as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives on Jan. 10, 2023. (Contributed)
News
2 months ago
Commission will vote on successor to Rep. Jeff Burkhart until next election

Following the death of Rep. Jeff Burkhart on Friday, the Montgomery County Commission will appoint someone to succeed him until the next election.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Bypass reopened, back to normal after 5-vehicle crash

Five vehicles crashed on the Bypass in Clarksville Monday morning, completely closing the roadway.

News
2 months ago
Clarksville featured in weeklong series on WKRN-Channel 2 in Nashville

Our news partner WKRN-Channel 2, Nashville, has been in Montgomery County for the last week doing a series of stories about our community.

News
2 months ago
Work week weather: Strong chance of daily showers starting Tuesday

Clarksville forecast: Sunshine to start the week will give way to several rounds of showers and storms through Friday.

Clockwise from the top left, Interstate 24 crash, Woodlawn fire, Elberta Drive flooding, CTS Transit Center move.
News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Burkhart’s death, fatal Jeep crash, Transit Center plans and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the passing of state Rep. Jeff Burkhart, plans to move the CTS Transit Center and a fatal Jeep crash.

Jeff Burkhart is sworn in as president of the Tennessee Home Builders Association in 2015, by then-67th District State Rep. Joe Pitts. (Contributed)
Opinion
2 months ago
Mayor Pitts: Burkhart always asked ‘Need anything?’ | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary from Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts on the passing of state Rep. Jeff Burkhart.