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.

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Hot, sunny week ahead, with high near 100 on Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: Highs in Clarksville will sneak up against the triple digits this week, with a high of 99 on Wednesday.

Lifestyle
3 years ago
Welcome Home Veterans Parade honors vets with ROTC units, floats, cars and more | PHOTOS

The Welcome Home Veterans Parade was held Saturday in downtown Clarksville.

Crime
3 years ago
UPDATE: Deputies call off manhunt for burglary suspect in southeast Montgomery County

Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were conducting a manhunt Sunday afternoon near the Cheatham County line.

Lifestyle
3 years ago
Frolic on Franklin brings families downtown for art, music and fun | PHOTOS

The 16th annual Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts was held Saturday, Sept. 17.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: Manna Cafe loses founder, charter school debate, semi truck rampage 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
Kenny York, founder of Manna Cafe ministry to the homeless, dies at 60

Kenny York started Manna Café 12 years ago, and it quickly became a beloved and heavily relied-upon ministry for the homeless in Clarksville.

Education
3 years ago
Charter schools public hearing planned Friday morning in Clarksville, along with protest

A public hearing will be held Friday morning to help determine whether two charter schools will open in Montgomery County.

News
3 years ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Clarksville Police seek help finding runaway 16-year-old boy

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway juvenile, 16-year-old Ahmadeus Wardlow.