×

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.

Crime
3 years ago
Owner of illegal event center in Clarksville arrested in Indiana

Natasha Hinton, the owner of Royalties Event Center, was wanted for theft after police determined that she illegally rented out the center after failing to get a permit.

Crime
3 years ago
3rd suspect arrested in fatal Dodge’s shooting in Clarksville in January

Police have arrested a third suspect in a fatal shooting at Dodge’s on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville last year. 

News
3 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why buying the Speedway is a good idea, and how tornado brought out worst and best in people | PODCAST

The owner of the Clarksville Speedway wants to sell it to the city in a move that could gain north Clarksville a new park. Plus, what happened with the apartment tenants who had to scramble to recover their items after the tornado, and Ryan discusses his secret expertise in the world of air-brushing.

News
3 years ago
2023 year in review: Top 10 news stories of the year in Clarksville Now | COMMENTARY

Here are the top 10 stories of 2023 from Clarksville Now, from the opening of F&M Bank Arena to Haven Madison on “American Idol.”

Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: New Year’s Eve Party at Commons, First Day Hike at Dunbar

Things to do in Clarksville: It’s New Year’s weekend, so there’s fun stuff in store, including a party at the Commons, plus the final weekend for Christmas lights!

News
3 years ago
City hears plan to buy Clarksville Speedway, create Hazelwood Recreation Complex

The city’s plan to buy the Clarksville Speedway picked up speed as the council heard of a $7 million deal that would also make room for a planned widening of Needmore Road.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Good chance of snow showers, but nothing should stick

Clarksville forecast: We’re likely to have snow showers overnight into Friday morning, but don’t expect anything to stick.

Lifestyle
3 years ago
Where to drop off your used Christmas tree in Clarksville-Montgomery County

Did you do a live tree this year? Let’s give it a good second life by dropping it off free of charge with the city or county for mulching in local parks.

News
3 years ago
Snow looks likely for Clarksville this week, but it won’t stick around

With temperatures dropping and rain on the way, there’s a good chance we’ll have snow by Friday in Clarksville.

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Cooler temps, plus a chance of snow

Clarksville forecast: We have cooler weather coming, and we have a chance of rain. And that means the possibility of snow!