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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.

Business
3 years ago
Royalties Event Center shut down for operating illegally, owner wanted by Clarksville Police

Royalties Event Center, which has been operating without a permit out of a former drugstore on Madison Street in Clarksville has been shut down, and owner Natasha Hinton is now wanted by police.

Business
3 years ago
Hankook Tire to more than double production, becoming largest private employer in Clarksville

Hankook Tire has moved up its Clarksville plant expansion plans, announcing it will double its production – and the number of employees – over the coming year.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Heavy rain coming to Clarksville, along with 20-degree drop in temperatures

Clarksville forecast: We have a lot of rain coming through this weekend, along with a 20-degree drop in temperatures.

News
3 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 24 blocked by 4-vehicle crash in Clarksville

Eastbound traffic on Interstate 24 is backed up for miles because of a four-vehicle crash near mile marker 7.4 in Clarksville.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Comedy star Leanne Morgan coming to Clarksville for show at F&M Bank Arena

Comedy star Leanne Morgan is coming to Clarksville this spring, making a homecoming of sorts for this rising star who was born and raised just a stone’s throw from Montgomery County.

APSU
3 years ago
UPDATED: APSU’s Scotty Walden accepts UTEP head football coaching position

National media outlets are reporting that Austin Peay State University head football coach Scotty Walden is leaving the Govs for UTEP.

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: After slight chance of rain, dry, chilly week ahead

Clarksville forecast: After a slight chance of showers early Monday, we have a dry, chilly week ahead.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Overnight crash takes down power lines on Madison Street

A crash early Sunday morning took down power lines across Madison Street, and the street is closed until repairs can be made.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: Lawsuit over Dunlop Mansion, DUI homicide arrest, Honey Baked Ham coming and other top stories

Here’s a look at the top Clarksville news stories this week, including a lawsuit over the Dunlop Mansion, a DUI homicide arrest, and Honey Baked Ham coming to town.

News
3 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Who’s to blame for loss of historic homes, what happened to WWF, and a Christmas lights mystery | PODCAST

A developer is suing the city to demolish a historic home, but whose job is it to save these houses anyway? Also, stabbing suspects were caught in Clarksville thanks to license plate readers that no one knew about. And Chris goes off on Ryan for making him play flag football.