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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 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

Lifestyle
3 years ago
‘American Idol’ watch party coming this weekend with Haven Madison of Clarksville

Our own Haven Madison has made it to Hollywood Week on American Idol, and you can join her to watch it this weekend in Clarksville. 

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
3 years ago
Severe storms expected in Clarksville overnight Friday

There’s a risk of severe storms in Montgomery County overnight Friday.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Wilma Rudolph Boulevard back open after severe crash with injuries

A crash on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard near Walmart was causing major traffic problems Monday morning.

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Clear but cooler week ahead

Clarksville forecast: We have a clear but cooler week ahead, ending with warmer days and a strong chance of rain.

News
3 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Freeze Warning tonight, with low of 17 expected in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Montgomery County is under a Freeze Warning from 10 p.m. tonight through 10 a.m. Monday, and a Freeze Watch is in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

Lifestyle
3 years ago
Daddy Overboard: Writing prevents depression, manslaughter, leaving toilet seats up | COMMENTARY

Daddy Overboard: Life as empty-nesters after two decades of diapers, Disney, homeschooling, homework, sword fights and stories.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: APSU official fired, new Govs coach hired, Rudy’s closing 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
WEATHER ALERT: Freeze Warning tonight, with weekend lows around 20

Clarksville forecast: Flowers may be blooming and trees are in bud, but we aren’t out of the cold weather yet. There’s another Freeze Warning tonight, with lows this weekend down to 20 in Clarksville.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: Irish Day, Home Show, ComicCon

We have some big events coming up this weekend, including Irish Day, the Home Show and ComicCon! 

Congressman Mark Green on the Clarksville's Conversation podcast in March 2023. (Chris Smith)
Clarksville Conversations
3 years ago
Congressman Mark Green on border security and bridging the partisan divide | AUDIO

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Congressman Mark Green of Clarksville is settling into his role […]