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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.

Black-and-white photo of a public swimming pool complex with a clubhouse, surrounded by trees and benches, and people swimming and relaxing around the pool.
History
3 months ago
Clarksville then and now: 10 photos showing how much we’ve changed | PHOTOS

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 sets of photos from Clarksville then and Clarksville today.

Heat risk starting Monday, June 29, 2026, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Extreme Heat Warning issued, with index up to 110 starting Monday

Clarksville forecast: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Sunday, then an Extreme Heat Warning from Monday to Thursday.

Clockwise from top left, Autumnwood Farms retail, trapped kitten, All-Area Team, Sesame Street Live.
News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: Retail plan on Tiny Town, city budget debate, murder charge dismissed and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including plans for a big new retail space on Tiny Town and a dismissed murder charge.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Montgomery and surrounding counties until 8 p.m.

Attendees holding signs up toward the board at the CMCSS formal school board meeting on March 24, 2026. (Jazmin Logan)
The Clarksville Rundown
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Who’s to blame for bus wreck families getting stuck with bill | PODCAST

Families of kids hurt in the school bus crash are lashing out at the School Board. But there’s a better place to direct that grief and anger: our state Legislature.

News
3 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch issued for Montgomery County this weekend

With heavy rain expected over the next couple of days, a Flood Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties.

Red car severely damaged in a rollover/impact crash on a highway, with crushed front and rear ends and debris scattered nearby near a green treeline.
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: 3 injured in 4-vehicle crash on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A multi-vehicle crash with injuries is tying up Fort Campbell Boulevard near Jack Miller Boulevard in Clarksville.

Mr. Rich mixes potions at the 9th Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Entertainment
3 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Science guy, rodeo, Nunsense, ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

From science to fantasy, from rodeo to religion, there’s a range of stuff going on in Clarksville this weekend.

The turnbridge train wreck of 1906. (Historic Clarksville, Ursula Beach collection, contributed)
History
3 months ago
10 worst disasters in Clarksville history, from Great Fire of 1878 to 2023 tornado

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 worst disasters to hit Clarksville, and some of the ways we came together to survive along the way.

Two adults with arms crossed pose in front of a wood-paneled wall and a Beaver 3 FM sign with a cartoon beaver mascot above them.
Lifestyle
3 months ago
Fletch is back on Beaver 100.3 morning show, with ‘supervision’ from Ruthanna

Beaver 100.3 veteran Fletch is back on the air with Beaver Mornings, now joined by his wife Ruthanna in waking up with Clarksville and Hopkinsville listeners.