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.

Divers recover a body from the Cumberland River on Jan. 9, 2026. (Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, contributed)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Woman, dog recovered from van in Cumberland River south of Clarksville

A vehicle went into the Cumberland River Friday morning south of Clarksville.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: 2 wrecks on Interstate 24, lanes of MLK Jr. Parkway closed by injury crash

An injury crash had part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway closed Wednesday afternoon.

A suspect police say took dressing room photos in the Clarksville Target. (CPD, contributed)
Crime
2 months ago
UPDATE: Police arrest man accused of taking dressing room photos on Christmas Eve

A Robertson County man is wanted by Clarksville Police for taking dressing room photos of a woman in Target on Christmas Eve, according to a CPD news release.

The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Mayor's Power Breakfast on Jan. 6, 2026. (Chris Smith)
News
2 months ago
Fairgrounds, Highway 374, Greenway: Updates on key projects from Mayor’s Power Breakfast

Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden provided updates on several key initiatives that are underway from county government.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Winter fun guide 2026: Concerts, festivals, galas and movies coming up in Clarksville

Here are some of the upcoming events in Clarksville and Montgomery County this winter, through the end of March.

Elections
2 months ago
Who’s running for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission? Here’s the list so far

The Montgomery County primary for mayor, sheriff, the entire commission and part of the School Board is coming up, and candidates have begun throwing their hats into the ring.

News
2 months ago
Work week weather: Warmer days with sun, then daily chance of rain

Clarksville forecast: A stretch of mild, springlike weather is expected to continue through midweek, with highs climbing into the mid- to upper 60s.

Clockwise from the top left, Greenwood shooting, wrecks in Clarksville, Hummus Republic, Jimi Hendrix at Fort Campbell.
News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Professor reinstated, DUI homicide arrest and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.