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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.

Clockwise from the top left, Founders Inc., Lone Oak Picnic, Clarksville Throttle museum, APSU football.
News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center lawsuit, school sales tax debate, car museum and other top stories this week

The top local news stories in Clarksville this week, including a senior center lawsuit, city projects on hold, and an antique car museum.

Wesley Hall of 5 Star Media Group watched Spider-Man for 36 hours straight.
Lifestyle
3 months ago
Clarksville fan watches ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ for 36 hours straight

Supported by his co-workers at 5 Star Media Group, Wesley Hall watched “Spider-Man” for 12 back-to-back showings.

Bearded man in a black KATs shirt raises both arms amid cheering crowd at a football stadium.
Sports
3 months ago
Nashville Kats Tailgate coming up Sunday ahead of playoff game at F&M Bank Arena

Before the Nashville Kats take the field for a playoff game against the Michigan Arsenal, kick off game day with fellow fans at the Nashville Kats Tailgate.

The Clarksville Rundown
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What Costco will do for Clarksville, and why it took a deal | PODCAST

Now that we know Costco is planning to open in Clarksville, let’s talk about what it took to get them here and what’s in it for us.

Museum exhibit with glass cases of military uniforms and weapons, and a sand diorama featuring soldiers firing a large gun.
Opinion
3 months ago
Letter: Contributions of women missing from Wings of Liberty Museum | OPINION

Contributed commentary from veteran Marie Pauley on the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Tennessee Museum:

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation's first Back to School Splash. (Montgomery County Government, Contributed)
Entertainment
3 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Back to School Splash, new play ‘Museum,’ downtown market

Things are slowing down as the start of school nears, but there’s still plenty going on, including a Back to School Splash.

News
3 months ago
Weekend weather: Showers moving in on Clarksville, with chance of storms

Clarksville forecast: Warm weather will continue Friday before showers and thunderstorms move in Friday night and continue through Saturday.

News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Truck crash takes out traffic signal, fire hydrant on Crossland Avenue

A pickup truck hit a utility pole and fire hydrant on Crossland Avenue Thursday morning, taking out a traffic signal.

Paint the Town Purple in Clarksville. (Contributed)
Community
3 months ago
Paint the Town Purple raises awareness for Alzheimer’s disease, other dementia

Paint the Town Purple lit up Clarksville to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia.

A motorcycle and car crashed on Providence Boulevard on July 29, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist injured in crash on Providence Boulevard

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a wreck Wednesday evening on Providence Boulevard in Clarksville.