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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
UPDATE: Police identify 40-year-old man killed in house on Chapel Street

A man was shot to death in a house on Chapel Street in the New Providence area of Clarksville early Tuesday morning.

News
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 24 tied up by crash near Exit 8 in Clarksville

Interstate 24 is tied up this morning over a crash near mile marker in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist in stable condition after wreck on Madison Street

A motorcyclist and vehicle crashed Monday afternoon on Madison Street in Clarksville, with the motorcyclist critically injured.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Rainy start, with lows dropping to freezing by week’s end

Clarksville forecast: The week’s weather will begin with rain and end with lows near freezing.

Crime
2 years ago
Police pursuit out of Kentucky ends on Clarksville Greenway with one arrested, two juveniles released to parents

A vehicle pursuit out of Hopkinsville ended on the Clarksville Greenway early Sunday morning with the arrest of three juveniles.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: List of banned books, Dunlop House plans, school bus injury and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including CMCSS sends out a list of banned books and plans are revealed for the Dunlop House site.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Who’s to blame for student hurt on bus, plus library book bans, Sunday morning movies | PODCAST

A student suffered severe injuries from a chokehold on a school bus, but will we ever know the consequences? Plus the latest on the list of banned books that was sent to local libraries, and Ryan shares the heart-warming tale of Kenny Rogers and the “Six Pack.”

Business
2 years ago
Clarksville’s Best: Here are the restaurants, shops and services voted best in 2024 | PHOTOS

Here are the winners of the 2024 Clarksville’s Best competition, representing the best of Clarksville restaurants, shops and services.

Sunny skies
News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Sunny days ahead of likely rain Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: After a couple of sunny days, we’ll have rain again on Wednesday.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Election results, school bus delays, Dave & Busters, murder verdict and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Trump and Harris election results, school bus delays, the new Dave & Busters, and a verdict in the King Mao murder trial.