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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.

Clockwise from the top left, protest over Senior Center, Dalton Eatherly in court, Chi-Town Hot Dogs and boy rescued from attic.
News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: Search for 3-year-old, Senior Center protest, 101st deployment and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including the search for a missing boy, protests over the Senior Center changes and a 101st Airborne Division deployment.

News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic back to normal after injury crash on MLK Jr. Parkway

The Clarksville Police Department is working an injury crash that occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway at Sango Road.

Crime
3 months ago
UPDATE: Man surrenders after 10-hour standoff with Clarksville Police

Police were in a standoff Thursday night with a man who fired gunshots inside a home in northwest Clarksville.

Entertainment
3 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Touch-a-Truck, Beachaven celebration, ’80s concert at Commons

This is a packed weekend for Clarksville fun, with Touch-a-Truck, a Beachaven celebration, ’80s music at the Commons and more! Here are the top picks.

News
3 months ago
Weekend weather: Hot, dry weekend ahead of rain coming Sunday night

Clarksville forecast: Hot and mostly dry weather is expected across the area through much of the weekend before rain chances return Sunday.

Avery Bates (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
3 months ago
Crime Stoppers tips lead to Oak Grove homicide arrest in Clarksville

A man wanted by police in a November homicide in Oak Grove, Kentucky, has been arrested in Clarksville, thanks to several Crime Stoppers tips.

News
3 months ago
Motorcyclist who was killed in crash on MLK Parkway identified by Clarksville Police

The motorcyclist who was killed in a May 28 crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Clarksville has been identified.

Opinion
3 months ago
Should City of Clarksville take over Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center? | POLL

The City of Clarksville is planning to take over operations of the nonprofit Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center starting July 1. What do you think? Take our poll.

Missing 3-year-old Tyler Hall is prepared for trip to hospital after being found on June 2, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: After 8-hour search, missing 3-year-old boy found hiding in attic

The Clarksville Police Department is actively searching for a 3-year-old child who was reported missing from the area of Aurelia Lynn Drive.

A 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagle patch (US Army, contributed)
Military
3 months ago
101st Airborne Division ‘Bastogne’ brigade to deploy to Southern border

The 101st Airborne Division’s 1st Mobile Brigade “Bastogne” will be deploying to the Southern border, the Department of the Army announced Tuesday.