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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: Vintage Fair, Downtown @ Sundown, opening of Historic Collinsville

Things to do in Clarksville: If the weather will cooperate, we have a great weekend ahead featuring Vintage Fair and opening day for Downtown @ Sundown.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Rainy weekend ahead, with chance of storms

Clarksville forecast: Looks like we have a rainy weekend ahead, with a chance of storms on Saturday.

The Tuesday Morning store on Madison Street on May 4, 2023. (Chris Smith)
Business
3 years ago
Tuesday Morning closing all stores, including location on Madison Street in Clarksville

Tuesday Morning announced this week it will be closing all of its stores, including the one on Madison Street in Clarksville. 

Crime
3 years ago
UPDATE: Body found behind Rural King in Clarksville, no signs of foul play

A body was found off of Sinclair Drive behind Rural King on May 3, 2023.

Parents arrive to pick up their children after a false 911 call of shots fired at Rossview High School on May 3, 2023. (Christian Brown, ClarksvilleNow)
Crime
3 years ago
UPDATE: TBI investigating hoax 911 calls on active shooters at several schools, including Rossview High

Someone has reported a gun at Rossview High School, but the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said they believe it’s a false call.

A vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Fort Campbell Boulevard at Cunningham Lane, knocking the power lines down, on May 2, 2023. (CPD photo)
News
3 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle crashes into utility pole on Fort Campbell Boulevard, power lines down

A vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Fort Campbell Boulevard at Cunningham Lane, knocking the power lines down, Tuesday evening.

Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., speaks during a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hybrid hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The hearing is examining Emergent BioSolutions, a Maryland biotech firm whose Baltimore plant ruined millions of doses of the coronavirus vaccine. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
News
3 years ago
Border security measures backed by Congressman Mark Green going to full House for vote

Rep. Mark Green of Clarksville, chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023 recently, and it was sent on to Congress for a vote.

News
3 years ago
Parking garage: Construction for new downtown Clarksville garage kicks off next week

A long-awaited additional City of Clarksville parking garage will see the start of construction next week with site preparation downtown.

One person had to be extricated from a vehicle after a crash at Warfield Boulevard and Rossview Road Monday night.
News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Major crash with extrication at Warfield and Rossview in Clarksville

One person had to be extricated from a vehicle after a crash at Warfield Boulevard and Rossview Road Monday night.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Enjoy 110 vendors, 9 food trucks, Derby hat contest, Kids Art Zone at Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair this weekend

The spring Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair is coming up this Saturday, May 6, with new events to celebrate Mother’s Day and the Kentucky Derby.