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.

One person was shot on Hawkins Road, and a man then crashed into other cars while fleeing, on Dec. 7, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
3 days ago
UPDATE: Victim in stable condition after shooting at apartments in south Clarksville

One person was critically injured in a shooting at about 10 p.m. Sunday night at Autumn Ridge Apartments in south Clarksville.

Cloudy skies during winter, on Dec. 5, 2025. (Chris Smith)
News
4 days ago
Work week weather: A bit warmer midweek before temperatures plummet Friday

Sunshine will break through Monday afternoon, bringing slightly warmer but still chilly conditions. Much colder air returns by Friday night.

Clockwise from the top left, Thanksgiving day shooting, Van Epps victory, Freedom Elementary and UT signing.
News
5 days ago
News in Clarksville: Van Epps goes to Washington, Thanksgiving shooting, Lincoln Homes dispute and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Matt Van Epps being elected our next congressman, a homicide on Thanksgiving and a dispute about Lincoln Homes.

Multiple cars crashed on Dover Road on Dec. 5, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
News
6 days ago
UPDATE: 1 killed, 6 hurt after driver goes wrong way, runs red light on Dover Road

Multiple people were injured in a crash Friday evening on Dover Road just west of Clarksville.

News
6 days ago
MISSING PERSON ALERT: Police looking for 26-year-old man

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding 26-year-old Madison Mimms.

Republican candidate Matt Van Epps interacts with supporters at a watch party after announcing victory in a special election for the U.S. seventh congressional district, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
News
6 days ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What Congress election says about local politics | PODCAST

Montgomery County has picked Republican congressmen by 20-30 percentage points for the last 20 years. But this time, the Republican won by only 8 points. Are we going purple?

News
7 days ago
UPDATE: Police ID man found disoriented on Tiny Town Road, family notified

Clarksville Police have found a man on Tiny Town Road who appears to be disoriented, and they are trying to locate his family or guardians.

Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville on December 7, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
7 days ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Lighted Christmas Parade, Spiritfest, Christmas Carol and more

Come on down to downtown Clarksville this weekend for Spiritfest, followed by the Lighted Christmas Parade!