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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.

Smiling woman with a nose ring and eyebrow piercing wearing a maroon hoodie.
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Clarksville Police locate missing 32-year-old woman

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 32-year-old woman.

Johnny Ransdell (Contributed)
Elections
2 months ago
Candidate for Montgomery County sheriff qualifies despite 1991 DUI conviction

Johnny Ransdell says his DUI 35 years ago isn’t a violation of state rules on who can run for sheriff. But the state says P.O.S.T. rules treat DUI as a liquor-related violation.

U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Smith assigned to 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment.(Contributed by U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Troutman)
Military
2 months ago
What Army’s new Combat Field Test means for Fort Campbell soldiers

The Army has implemented a new Combat Field Test in an effort to enhance soldier readiness.

Randy Davis, left, and Charlie Koon.
Clarksville Conversations
2 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: Randy Davis on what to expect from new Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital | PODCAST

On this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, Charlie Koon talks to Randy Davis, the first president of the new Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital.

Alabama (Contributed)
Entertainment
2 months ago
Alabama tour coming to Clarksville this summer, with Gatlin Brothers

Country Music Hall of Fame group Alabama is bringing their live tour to F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville this summer, along with Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers.

Group of students in formal wear posing together outside a modern glass-and-stone building, likely at prom or formal event at dusk/night.
Lifestyle
3 months ago
Prom night 2026 for Clarksville Academy | PHOTOS

Clarksville Academy celebrated their 2026 prom on Saturday night at Ruby Cora in Adams.

Military aircraft on display indoors with a banner reading 'MV-75 CHEYENNE II' above the cockpit, at an exhibition. (:informative)
News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: Teacher resigns, fentanyl sentencing, tiltrotor name and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including the resignation of the teacher at the center of a nude selfies controversy, a sentencing in a fentanyl death case and the Army’s new “Cheyanne” tiltrotor.

News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 traffic returning to normal after wrecks in Clarksville

Interstate 24 was backed up in Clarksville Friday afternoon with two wrecks.

The 101st Airborne Division's MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor at the Army Aviation Association of America’s annual conference in Nashville, TN, on April 15, 2026. (Christian Brown)
The Clarksville Rundown
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why Army is replacing Black Hawk helicopter with ‘Cheyenne’ tiltrotor | PODCAST

In a couple of years, the 101st Airborne Division will begin flying the newly named “Cheyenne” tiltrotor instead of the Black Hawk helicopter. It’s a critical change for important reasons, and no, this isn’t an Osprey.

Northeast High School head boys basketball coach Ivard Brimely on Jan. 22, 2026. (Hannah Walker)
High Schools
3 months ago
Northeast High’s Brimley steps down as head boys basketball coach

Northeast High School head boys basketball coach Ivard Brimely has stepped down after three years at the position.