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
News in Clarksville: Abortion vote, pedestrian hit, business closings and other top stories this week

Clarksville news: Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

Elections
3 years ago
Former City Council member Deanna McLaughlin running write-in for open Ward 2 seat

Former City Council member Deanna McLaughlin, who recently made a bid for state House representative, is stepping up to run for the open Ward 2 City Council seat.

News
3 years ago
Pedestrian critically injured by hit-and-run driver on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

A pedestrian was critically injured by a hit-and-run driver early Friday morning on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Strong chance of storms on Riverfest weekend

Clarksville forecast: Riverfest weekend could be disrupted by showers and thunderstorms.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: Riverfest with Regatta, F2CON and Family Zone, plus Cooling at the Cave

It’s Riverfest weekend! And there’s also Cooling at the Cave. Here’s what’s going on.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: 1 critically injured in semi, sedan collision on Interstate 24 east of Clarksville

Interstate 24 eastbound has been shut down because of a wreck.

News
3 years ago
House catches fire in Woodlawn

A house on St. Paul Road in Woodlawn was on fire Tuesday afternoon.

News
3 years ago
House on Woody Hills Drive damaged in Labor Day fire

A house in the Greenwood area of Clarksville was damaged in a fire on Labor Day.