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.

Obituaries
3 years ago
Justin Kenneth Lawson

Justin Kenneth Lawson age 28 was a native of Southern California and born in La Mesa, CA but resided in Clarksville, TN the last several years of his life.

Obituaries
3 years ago
Cambria Cooper Tipton

Cambria Cooper Tipton, age 86, of Woodlawn, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

News
3 years ago
Where to take your Christmas tree: Options for mulching in Clarksville, including free pickup

Are you ready to take down your live Christmas tree? Whatever you do, don’t take it to the dump. There are plenty of much better options, including free pickup.

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News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Tiny Town Road back open after single-vehicle crash

A single-vehicle crash has closed Tiny Town Road in north Clarksville.

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Rain with possible severe storms coming this week

Clarksville forecast: We’ll get more rain and possibly some severe storms this week as a strong cold front moves across Middle Tennessee.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: Buc-ee’s, Marcelina, license plate readers 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
Weekend weather: Rain coming this weekend ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations

Clarksville forecast: The good news is that rain is on the way to wash all the salt off our roads and cars. The bad news: It’s happening on New Year’s weekend.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: Where to find New Year’s Eve party, last view of Christmas lights

Things to do in Clarksville: As we slide from Christmas to New Year’s Eve, there are several fun things to do on both sides of the holiday this weekend, including your last chance at Christmas lights.