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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.

A CMCSS school bus crashed in Carroll County on March 27, 2026. (Rosalee and Zaviel Lugo, contributed via WKRN)
News
3 months ago
NTSB confirms CMCSS school bus crossed centerline of highway in fatal crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System bus crash.

The Clarksville Housing Authority on Richardson Street. (Christian Brown)
News
3 months ago
Housing Authority removes $700K from Development Corporation, ends funding stream

Following a shakeup on the board of the Development Corporation and ongoing questions, the Clarksville Housing Authority has removed its funding streams and assets.

Entertainment
3 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Kats season opener, DAC Gala, ‘Lizzie’ musical

Looking for stuff to do this weekend in Clarksville? Check out the Nashville Kats season opener, the DAC Gala, or a rock musical about Lizzie Borden.

A house on Senseney Circle caught fire on April 15, 2026. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
3 months ago
Woman dies in house fire in north Clarksville

A woman died in a fire Wednesday afternoon in north Clarksville.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
3 months ago
Early voting begins Wednesday in Montgomery County Primary, with 4 contested races on ballot

Despite that there are 64 people running, there are only four contested races on the Montgomery County primary ballot, with early voting starting this week.

News
3 months ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding runaway 17-year-old

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile.

News
3 months ago
Stop signs being removed at Rossview and Rollow after grading to improve visibility

Safety improvements at the intersection of Rossview Road and Rollow Lane are now complete, and as a result, the temporary stop signs are being removed.

Multiple vehicles crashed on Interstate 24 on April 12, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
3 months ago
Rollover crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

A rollover crash involving multiple vehicles blocked Interstate 24 in Clarksville Sunday morning.

Montgomery Central High School (Clarksville Now archives)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: ‘What occurred was inexcusable’: Teacher who showed nude selfies to student resigns

Matthew Vedder resigned from CMCSS on Thursday, ending his due process rights as external investigations move forward.

News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: Arrest report pages, murder trial verdicts, beaver problems and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Jason Steen’s social pages, verdicts in two murder trials and the problem with beavers.