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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.

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.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Rainy days all weekend, with chance of thunderstorms

Clarksville forecast: Nasty weather is in the forecast this weekend, with showers and thunderstorms likely each day.

The Queen City Road Race returned as an in-person event on May 29, 2021, at Liberty Park. (Jariel Jimenez)
Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: Queen City Road Race, Tour De Ville, Downtown Farmer’s Market

Things to do in Clarksville: Queen City Road Race, Tour De Ville, Downtown Farmer’s Market, Historic Collinsville, live music at Beachaven.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Traffic back to normal after wreck on Rossview Road

A wreck has traffic blocked on Rossview Road.