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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.

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!

Elections
3 years ago
Here’s who’s running for judge, county offices, School Board in Montgomery County

The list of candidates for the March 5 Montgomery County Primary is now complete, and two of the six local races will be unopposed.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: LG Chem coming, tornado death toll rises, I-24 widening and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a groundbreaking for LG Chem, a fourth death in the tornado, and plans to widen Interstate 24.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Christmas lights in Clarksville: Here’s your guide to holiday light displays

It’s time again for Clarksville Now to celebrate the holidays by guiding you to the best Christmas light displays in town.

Podcasts
3 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Die Hard, pizzelles and the Satan ornament: A Christmas special with Ava and Meg | PODCAST

Just in time for Christmas, Ryan’s daughter Ava and Chris’ daughter Meg stop by the studio to share some special Christmas memories, including making pizzelles, hanging the Satan ornament, sledding, and watching Die Hard. Plus, Meg reveals what makes her dad cry every Christmas.

News
3 years ago
Stop sending donated goods: Clarksville tornado relief efforts overwhelmed

Overwhelmed by donated clothes, supplies and toys, FEMA is asking people to stop sending unsolicited goods to Clarksville tornado relief sites, and to make financial donations instead.

Crime
3 years ago
2 young men caught on video burglarizing apartment in Clarksville, entering child’s room | VIDEO

Two young men were caught on surveillance video burglarizing an apartment on Westfield Court in Clarksville recently.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Rainy Christmas weekend ahead, with warmer temps

Clarksville forecast: We have a wet and warmer Christmas weekend coming up, with showers likely on Christmas Day.