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
3 years ago
Suspect arrested in 2020 fatal shooting at King Mao restaurant in Clarksville

The Clarksville Police Department has made an arrest in the 2020 fatal shooting at King Mao restaurant.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Police bring situation to ‘peaceful resolution,’ lift perimeter on Patricia Drive

A residence on Patricia Drive has been surrounded by Clarksville Police as they respond to a person having a mental health crisis. 

Elections
3 years ago
7 takeaways from Election Day in Clarksville: If it ain’t broke, re-elect it | OPINION

There weren’t many surprises in the results from Tuesday night’s election, but those results say some interesting things about where we are as a community, and in some cases how much things have changed.

Elections
3 years ago
Election results: Final results for all Clarksville races, plus governor and Congress

Clarksville election results: Voting took place in the 2022 Tennessee General and City of Clarksville Election today,

Crime
3 years ago
UPDATE: 2 pedestrians struck by hit-and-run car on Lafayette Road while walking dog

Two people were hit by a car that fled the scene on Lafayette Road Tuesday afternoon.

Elections
3 years ago
4 candidates sail through uncontested races for City Council, state House seats

Here are the candidates who made it onto the Nov. 8 Clarksville-Montgomery County ballot uncontested. 

Crime
3 years ago
UPDATE: Man critically injured in shooting, crash near Tobacco Road in Clarksville

A man was shot today in north Clarksville, and police are asking the public to avoid the area.

Lifestyle
3 years ago
Nonprofits in Clarksville, spread the word about your efforts on #ClarksvilleStrong

Clarksville Strong is designed to be an information warehouse so nonprofit supporters, volunteers and potential clients can see all of our charity organizations in one place.