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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.

Podcasts
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: 4 things to love about Clarksville, how we watched eclipse, human sacrifice on hold | PODCAST

It was eclipse week in Clarksville, and some enjoyed it more than others. Plus, we’re back on Money magazine’s Top 50 list, and Ryan tells Chris about his mom’s pantaloons.

Crime
2 years ago
Police release names of 2 shot to death on Martin Street in Clarksville

Police have released the names of the two people who were shot to death on Martin Street in Clarksville Monday night.

Crime
2 years ago
2 killed in shooting on Martin Street in Clarksville

Two people were shot to death on Martin Street in Clarksville Monday night.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires in Montgomery County

A severe thunderstorm is moving across Montgomery County with possible golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

News
2 years ago
Money magazine for 2nd time lists Clarksville among 50 Best Places to Live in U.S.

Once again, Clarksville, has made Money magazine’s list of the 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S., landing in the “New Boomtowns” section.

News
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Eclipse traffic has Interstate 24 backed up into Clarksville

Westbound traffic heading toward Clarksville is backed up for several miles on Interstate 24.

News
2 years ago
Eclipse in Clarksville: 50/50 chance of clear sky this afternoon during eclipse

Looks like we have a 50/50 chance of seeing past the clouds for today’s eclipse in Clarksville, and your chances will be better on the west side of town.

News
2 years ago
Interstate 24 wreck in Clarksville over weekend caused by speeding motorcycles

The crash that shut down Interstate 24 in Clarksville Saturday morning was caused by speeding motorcycles.

Families enjoy the solar eclipse in August 2017 at Liberty Park.
News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Partly sunny skies expected for eclipse in Clarksville on Monday

Clarksville eclipse forecast: We’re back to a forecast of mostly sunny skies for Monday’s eclipse, so with any luck the clouds will stay out of the way.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Dog euthanasia skyrockets, apartments rejected, Four Brothers Pizza and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a rise in dog euthanasia, 5-story apartments being rejected, and a new Four Brothers Pizza location.