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.

Business
1 week ago
Trane to move supplier to new Montgomery County site, taking 12 semis per day off Interstate 24

The first customer at the new NorthPark Logistics site in the Industrial Park will be the supplier for Trane Technologies, and coming up will be a major “Fortune 50” company.

News
1 week ago
10 Black leaders who helped to shape Clarksville’s future against all odds

In honor of Black History Month, let’s look back at not just athletes and artists, but to the leaders who worked to make Clarksville a better place for everyone.

News
1 week ago
Work week weather: Highs climb into 70s this week, ending with rain

Clarksville forecast: A warming trend will take hold early this week, with highs climbing from the mid-60s on Washington’s Birthday into the mid-70s by Thursday.

Clockwise from the top left, Clarksville Housing Authority, Cheyanne Maddox sentencing, TVA coal plant, Camp Rainbow Radiothon.
News
2 weeks ago
News in Clarksville: Housing director named, Maddox case sentence, TVA keeps coal and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the Housing Authority ending a long vacancy, a sentence in the Maddox case, and TVA keeping the coal plant.

Camp Rainbow Radiothon at 5 Star Media Group on February 12, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
Final tally: Beaver 100.3 Camp Rainbow Radiothon raises $93,210 for kids | VIDEO

The final tally is in, and for this year’s annual Beaver 100.3 Camp Rainbow Radiothon, over $93,210 was raised to send kids from across the area to Camp Rainbow.

The Clarksville Housing Authority on Richardson Street. (Christian Brown)
News
2 weeks ago
Clarksville Housing Authority hires new director, takes steps to look into contract with interim

The Clarksville Housing Authority finally named a new executive director on Wednesday: former City Council member Wanda Allen.

News
2 weeks ago
Weekend weather: Showers coming Saturday and Sunday to wash off salt

Clarksville forecast: Rain returns over the weekend to wash off all that salt, with widespread showers expected from Saturday night through Sunday.

Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
You can change a child’s life during Camp Rainbow Radiothon | PHOTOS

The annual Beaver 100.3 Camp Rainbow Radiothon is taking place right now, giving everyone in Beaver Country an opportunity to change a child’s life.