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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.

Opinion
4 months ago
Should City of Clarksville take over Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center? | POLL

The City of Clarksville is planning to take over operations of the nonprofit Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center starting July 1. What do you think? Take our poll.

Missing 3-year-old Tyler Hall is prepared for trip to hospital after being found on June 2, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
4 months ago
UPDATE: After 8-hour search, missing 3-year-old boy found hiding in attic

The Clarksville Police Department is actively searching for a 3-year-old child who was reported missing from the area of Aurelia Lynn Drive.

A 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagle patch (US Army, contributed)
Military
4 months ago
101st Airborne Division ‘Bastogne’ brigade to deploy to Southern border

The 101st Airborne Division’s 1st Mobile Brigade “Bastogne” will be deploying to the Southern border, the Department of the Army announced Tuesday.

A mini excavator was stolen on Chapel Hill Road in May 2026. (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
4 months ago
Mini excavator, trailers stolen from property in south Montgomery County

Large pieces of equipment were stolen from a property in south Montgomery County last week.

News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing on Bypass after wreck near Gatlin Street

A wreck has traffic backed up in both directions on the Bypass Monday afternoon in Clarksville.

Community
4 months ago
Road to 250: Tennessee State Hall of Fame honors our history | COMMENTARY

Dewey Browder as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action,” celebrating the history of unity in Clarksville ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

Clockwise from the top left, police standoff, Fort Campbell troop return, Govs basketball and summer fun guide.
News
4 months ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center firing, police standoff, ‘bologna budget’ and other top stories this week

The top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the firing of the Senior Center’s director, a CPD standoff, and arguments about the city’s planned property tax increase.

Condition of Keith Cherry's home on Camden Crossing in Clarksville on April 15, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
4 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Make it make sense: City fire response, Senior Center debate, contractor rules | PODCAST

The great mysteries of our age in Clarksville and Montgomery County. Can someone make it all make sense?

The Montgomery County Fair at Clarksville Speedway and Fairgrounds on May 28, 2026. (Hannah Walker)
Entertainment
4 months ago
Montgomery County Fair brings pig races, duck fishing, carnival rides | PHOTOS

The Montgomery County Fair is in full swing at the Clarksville Speedway & Fairgrounds, with carnival rides, games and more.

News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies in crash with SUV on MLK Parkway in Clarksville

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash Thursday evening on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Clarksville.