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.

Ka'Bari Carr (Contributed)
Crime
2 months ago
UPDATE: Wanted man arrested in Tiny Town Road car-to-car shooting

A man fired multiple shots at a moving car Saturday morning on Tiny Town Road near Tower Drive in Clarksville.

Billy Dunlop Park in Clarksville.
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Body of 11-year-old girl recovered from creek at Billy Dunlop Park in Clarksville

Witnesses reported seeing the girl go under the water near the metal bridge at Big West Fork Creek in Clarksville.

Clockwise from the top left, restaurant parking lot shooting, planned Lifepoint Rehabilitation hospital, first day of school and Jordan Harmon.
News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: 2 killed in shootout, new rehab hospital, cellphone ban and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a deadly shootout, a new rehabilitation hospital and a cellphone ban in schools.

Noah Peterson, right, holds his little brother, Zach Peterson. (Contributed, John Patterson)
News
2 months ago
Family of 18-year-old killed in Clarksville shooting: He was ‘beacon of compassion, strength’

The family of Noah Peterson, who was killed in a shooting behind a Clarksville restaurant this week, said they’re determined to ensure his legacy endures.

News
2 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 24 shut down by wreck in Clarksville

Interstate 24 westbound was shut down by a wreck Friday evening.

News
2 months ago
Second person dies from injuries in crash on Memorial Drive Extension

A passenger has died in the crash that happened Aug. 12 on Memorial Drive Extension near Rushton Lane in Clarksville.

Business
2 months ago
Lifepoint Rehabilitation hospital plans to join Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville campus

Ascension Saint Thomas has announced another partner on their 96-acre healthcare campus in Clarksville: Lifepoint Rehabilitation hospital.

Hummingbird Festival Featuring Plants and Pollinators at Rotary Park on August 19, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
2 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Tom Petty tribute band, Hummingbird Festival, Seussical Jr.

Here are our top picks for Clarksville this weekend, including a Tom Petty tribute band, the Hummingbird Festival and a kids show at Roxy.