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.

Crime
6 days ago
How safe is Clarksville? Crime rate and total crimes decline for 7th year in row

It isn’t just the rate that’s down in our fast-growing city: TBI statistics show that even as the population climbs, our total number of crimes in Clarksville is down as well.

Entertainment
7 days ago
This weekend in Clarksville: PEAYple’s Concert, Barks & Brews, Just Plane Fun Day and more

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? There’s at least eight big events taking place.

About 20 students protest the firing of Darren Michael at Austin Peay State University in September 2025. (Contributed)
News
1 week ago
APSU professor who was fired over Charlie Kirk post shifted to suspension

The status of a fired Austin Peay State University professor has been shifted after the university determined it hadn’t followed due process.

The Fort Campbell railroad bridge near Gate 2 above Fort Campbell Boulevard. Artwork by Paul Jones. (Clarksville Now)
Business
1 week ago
Fort Campbell adds 3 Clarksville spas to off-limits list for soldiers

Fort Campbell’s newest list of off-limits establishments includes 21 Clarksville operations, from bars and motels to car repair shops.

News
2 weeks ago
Work week weather: Wet and stormy week ahead in Clarksville

Clarksville is heading into a wet and stormy week. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each day through Friday

A mobile home caught fire on E Street on Sept. 20, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
News
2 weeks ago
1 injured, mobile home destroyed in fire on E Street in Clarksville

A man suffered injuries in a mobile home fire Saturday afternoon in New Providence.

News
2 weeks ago
News in Clarksville: Murder-suicide, Gary the Guardrail, APSU firing and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a double murder-suicide in Wingate and the loss of Gary the Guardrail.

Military
2 weeks ago
101st Airborne Division cases colors for mission to U.S. Mexico border

The 101st Airborne Division Headquarters hosted a color casing ceremony ahead of its deployment for Joint Task Force-Southern Border.