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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.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: Kiwanis Rodeo, Week of the Eagles, Downtown @ Sundown and more

Things to do in Clarksville: This is the biggest weekend so far in 2023, with several big events planned, from the rodeo to Week of the Eagles to Downtown @ Sundown.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Riverfest music and arts festival coming to close in Clarksville after 35 years on riverfront

Riverfest, the free music and arts festival that has drawn tens of thousands of visitors to McGregor Park on the Clarksville riverfront, will come to a close.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Rain coming Friday, but should clear Saturday afternoon

Clarksville forecast: We have a mixed forecast this weekend, with rain on Friday, then continuing Saturday morning, but clear weather from then out. 

Crime
3 years ago
Man shot in hand with his own gun during fight in Walmart parking lot in Clarksville

A fight in the Walmart parking lot on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard resulted in a man being shot in the hand Sunday night.

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Chance of showers, storms most of this week

Clarksville forecast: There’s a chance of storms almost every day this week, as spring weather settles into Middle Tennessee.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: Child neglect case, fire at Excell, Haven Madison’s journey and other top stories this week

Clarksville news: Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: RV pulling Mini Cooper catches fire on Interstate 24, traffic returning to normal

A vehicle fire near Exit 11 has eastbound traffic backed up for miles in Clarksville.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Tiny Town Road back open after single-vehicle crash with injuries

Clarksville traffic: A single-vehicle crash on Tiny Town Road has traffic through that area blocked.

A volunteer walks along a border wall as she passes out baby wipes to migrants waiting to apply for asylum between two border walls Thursday, May 11, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
News
3 years ago
Secure the Border Act backed by Congressman Mark Green passes US House

The US House passed HR 2, the Secure the Border Act, and House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green was the architect behind the border security portion.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Thunderstorms to continue tonight in Clarksville

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Montgomery County through 2:30 p.m.