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.

Crime
2 months ago
Wanted in Clarksville: Police say couple broke into vehicles, stole credit card

Several vehicles were broken into near Exit 4 overnight on Aug. 24, and Clarksville Police have released images of a couple they believe are responsible.

News
2 months ago
Newcomer’s Guide to Clarksville: What to know, where to go, how things work

What’s it like to live in Clarksville? How did it start? Where are the parks? Who’s hiring? Here’s everything you need to know about our city.

News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Flooding frustration, drowning at park, Congress candidates and more top stories this week

The top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including on flooding frustrations, visits from congressional candidates, and a tragic flooding at Billy Dunlop Park.

From the left, Charlie Koon and David Kells.
Podcasts
2 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: Partnership between F&M Bank Arena, Bridgestone Arena | PODCAST

In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, host Charlie Koon chats with David Kells, chief venues officer for F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville and Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing on Interstate 24, Tiny Town Road Clarksville

Update, 5:20 p.m.: Traffic is clearing but still slow on both Interstate 24 and […]

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Woman who was reported missing checks in with police, had moved to another state

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old.

The requested location for Tennova's satellite ER, directly north of its existing Sango ER, near the intersection of Interstate 24 and Highway 76. (Tennova, contributed)
Podcasts
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What’s behind competing Tennova, Ascension Saint Thomas hospital proposals? | PODCAST

Was it strategy, opportunity or just coincidence that Tennova and Ascension Saint Thomas were trying to open Clarksville hospitals next to one another?

Business
2 months ago
6 ideas to help downtown Clarksville, from event incentives to ‘event train’ across city

Local leaders this week discussed several ideas to give downtown Clarksville a shot in the arm, from incentives for programming at F&M Bank Arena to a passenger train from St. Bethlehem.