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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, murder mistrial, Zinc Plant, Ajax Turner Senior Center, nuclear microreactor.
News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Crucible Metals, murder mistrial, nuclear microreactor and other top stories this week

The top local news stories in Clarksville this week, including the deal to get Crucible Metals, a nuclear microreactor at Fort Campbell and a murder mistrial.

Korea Zinc (Contributed)
The Clarksville Rundown
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Crucible Metals: What’s in it for us? Just $288 million | PODCAST

Yes, Crucible Metals is getting an incentive to rebuild the Zinc Plant into a $6.6 billion facility. Here’s the breakdown on what they’ll pay in Montgomery County taxes.

Several cars wrecked on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Aug. 27, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: 101st Airborne lanes closed by wreck in Clarksville

A wreck with injuries has shut down the westbound lanes of the 101st Airborne Division Parkway near Peachers Mill Road in Clarksville.

Harvestfest at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery on August 30, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
2 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Harvestfest, ‘Wicked for Good,’ MMA fight

There’s lots to do in Clarksville this weekend, with the Beachaven Harvestfest, a free movie at Downtown Commons and mixed martial arts at the arena.

The Nyrstar Clarksville zinc plant. (Contributed)The Nyrstar Clarksville zinc plant. (Contributed)
Business
2 months ago
Crucible Metals incentive approved, should bring $5 million in tax revenue by 2029

Crucible Metals will get a 20-year 57% Montgomery County property tax abatement in exchange for over 400 jobs paying at least $83,000 per year.

Surveillance video of a man police say is wanted in the theft of a Pokemon card. (CPD, contributed)
Crime
2 months ago
Wanted in Clarksville: Man used credit fraud to buy $2,500 Pokemon card

A man used a fraudulent credit card to buy a Pokemon card worth $2,500 last month in Clarksville.

A sedan crashed with a motorcycle on Dover Road on Aug. 23, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 months ago
Motorcyclist injured in crash with sedan on Dover Road in Clarksville

A sedan crashed with a motorcycle Sunday night on Dover Road in Clarksville.

Clockwise from the top left, murder trial, Tylertown Road, First Watch, Northeast football.
News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center to reopen, soldier murder trial, School Board rules and other top stories this week

The top local news stories in Clarksville this week, including a ruling in the Ajax Turner Senior Center suit and the murder of a Fort Campbell soldier.

Election Day at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church precinct on Aug. 6, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
3 months ago
Who’s on November ballot for governor, Congress, legislature, City of Clarksville races

With the city qualifying deadline passed, here’s who’s running for state and City of Clarksville election.

Deyonte Tatum (Contributed)
News
3 months ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding runaway 17-year-old boy

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway juvenile.