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.

Two people were shot in the Chipotle parking lot on Fort Campbell Boulevard on Dec. 15, 2025. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
2 months ago
UPDATE: 16-year-old charged with shooting 2 other teens in Chipotle parking lot

Two people were injured in a shooting Monday night in the parking lot of Chipotle Mexican Grill on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

Lifestyle
2 months ago
Looking for Christmas lights in Clarksville? Here’s your interactive map to 2025 holiday displays

If you’re looking to visit the best Christmas light displays in Clarksville, we’ve got you covered!

Business
3 months ago
UPDATE: Korea Zinc to buy Nyrstar, build new $6.6 billion smelter, create 420 jobs

Korea Zinc announced Monday it will build a new facility in Clarksville that will house the company’s U.S. headquarters as well as manufacturing operations.

News
3 months ago
Cold Weather Advisory extended to Monday at noon

With a high of only 21 on Sunday and a low of 10 degrees Sunday night, the Cold Weather Advisory for Montgomery County has been extended through noon Monday.

Clarksville Police respond to a shooting on Chinook Circle on Dec. 13, 2025. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
3 months ago
UPDATE: 16-year-old injured in shooting in north Clarksville

Clarksville Police responded to Chinook Circle, near the state line, and found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot in the upper thigh.

Clockwise from the top left, T.RAD site, Michael Lankford, Whataburger and ZZ Top.
News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: 930 new jobs, child fentanyl death, Charlie Kirk suit and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including 930 new jobs from a new auto plant, a child fentanyl death arrest and a lawsuit after a Charlie Kirk-related firing.

News
3 months ago
Cold Weather Advisory issued for Montgomery County overnight Saturday

Lows are expected in the single-digits in Clarksville, and National Weather Service forecasters say wind chill values could drop as low as 1 degree below zero,

Holiday Guide
3 months ago
Christmas lights 2025: Who has the best lights in Clarksville? You decide

Dozens of readers have submitted their entries for Clarksville Now’s annual lighting contest. Now it’s up to you to decide who has the best lights!