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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.

Election Day at the South Guthrie Community Center on Oct. 7, 2025. (Daynnah Carmona)
Elections
4 months ago
Election results: Denny wins Commission seat, Burton unseats Garland

Here are the latest results in the Montgomery County Primary Election, with county mayor, sheriff, the entire County Commission and part of the School Board on the ballot.

Jessica Shaffer (Contributed)
Elections
4 months ago
Jessica Meyers Shaffer announces campaign for CMCSS School Board, District 5

Jessica Meyers Shaffer has announced her campaign to represent District 5 on the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board.

A semi crashed on Kraft Street on May 4, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
4 months ago
Semi crash takes down power lines on Kraft Street in Clarksville

A semi crashed into a utility pole on Kraft Street Monday evening, closing Kraft Street from Frosty Morn Drive to College Street in Clarksville.

Weather map of central Tennessee showing forecast storm total precipitation in inches; green around Nashville indicates 1–1.5", with yellow/orange areas up to 2–3"; legend on left.
News
4 months ago
Heavy rain likely Tuesday and Wednesday amid Extreme Drought conditions in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: We should get a good amount of much-needed rain over the next couple of days from a front moving slowly across Middle Tennessee.

Opinion
4 months ago
Should Montgomery County Jail booking log be brought back? | POLL

One of the biggest public debates surrounding the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office election has been over the possible restoration of the jail booking log.

News
4 months ago
Work week weather: Storms coming back Tuesday and Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: Warm, breezy conditions will start the week before a round of showers and thunderstorms moves in Tuesday and lingers through Wednesday.

Clockwise from the top left, fentanyl homicide trial, Frosty Morn plans, sheriff candidates and Rossview at Old Dunbar Cave Road.
News
4 months ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center says no, sheriff’s debate, stabbing death and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a debate over control of the Senior Center, a forum for sheriff candidates and a fatal stabbing

A vehicle is stopped on Fort Campbell Boulevard after a high-speed chase on May 2, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
4 months ago
THP chase at 148 mph on Interstate 24 ends with spike strip stop in Clarksville

A Tennessee Highway Patrol chase on Interstate 24 ended in Clarksville with a spike strip stop on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

Close-up portrait of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt with blue stripes, looking at the camera.
News
4 months ago
UPDATE: 38-year-old vulnerable adult missing from group home located, safe

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 38-year-old vulnerable adult.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
4 months ago
Early voting wraps up with 4,638 ballots cast so far in Montgomery County primary

Early and absentee voting wrapped up Thursday for the Montgomery County Primary Election, and it drew 4,638 voters.