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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.

Elections
2 years ago
Early voting begins this week in presidential, Congressional, state and City of Clarksville elections

Early voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 16, for the city and state General Election. On the ballot are City Council races, state House and state Senate races, Congressional races and the presidential election.

News
2 years ago
Clarksville Today, Scoop Nashville owner dies, leaving behind $364,000 judgment

The owner of a Nashville and Clarksville website group has died at age 44 from heart failure, amid an ongoing judge’s order that he pay $364,000 to a Kentucky man whose mugshot he wouldn’t take down.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in wreck with tractor-trailer on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

A crash has closed a portion of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard at Holiday Drive in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Dry and frosty with lows dropping to mid-30s

Clarksville forecast: We have a dry, chilly week ahead with frost and overnight lows dropping to the mid-30s.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Liquor store limit lifted, School Board debate, cell phone thefts and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a liquor store limit lifted, a School Board purpose debate, and porch pirate cell phone thefts.

Elections
2 years ago
On the issues: Clarksville City Council candidates on road improvements, rezoning requests, parks

Clarksville Now is holding video forums and written Q&As for each contested race, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. Here are the candidates for Clarksville City Council.

Elections
2 years ago
On the issues: Congress candidates Mark Green, Megan Barry on immigration, Ukraine, health care | VIDEO

Clarksville Now is holding election forums, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. The candidates for U.S. Congress, District 7, are incumbent Rep. Mark Green and former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Trenton Road back open after wreck that took down power lines

Trenton Road in Clarksville has been closed by an accident that took down power lines.

Elections
2 years ago
On the issues: Tennessee Senate District 22 candidates asked about highways, abortion, school vouchers | VIDEO

Clarksville Now is holding election forums, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. The candidates for Tennessee Senate District 22 are Sen. Bill Powers, a Republican, and Karen Reynolds, a Democrat.

Sunny skies
News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Temperatures to drop, with lows in mid-40s

Clarksville forecast: The temperatures are about to drop, but with sunny days and clear skies for the rest of the week.