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.

Election Day at the South Guthrie Community Center on Oct. 7, 2025. (Daynnah Carmona)
Elections
3 months ago
What’s on ballot in 2026: County mayor, sheriff, judges, commission and more

Almost all Montgomery County offices will be on the ballot in May 2026 for the county primary, including mayor, sheriff and the entire County Commission.

Clockwise from the top left, Teresa Crosslin sworn in, wreck on 101st Parkway, Fort Campbell, Spring Creek Parkway.
News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: ‘Gigolos’ controversy, gun found at school, Spring Creek update and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top Clarksville news this week, including the Gigolos controversy at the School Board, a gun found at an elementary, and nuclear power for Fort Campbell.

Podcasts
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How local politics brought ‘Gigolos’ controversy to School Board | PODCAST

This week, a new School Board was sworn in, then resigned, then withdrew her resignation over the revelation that she appeared in an episode of Showtime’s Gigolos. And it all started because political parties have taken over the Montgomery County Commission and School Board.

Teresa Crosslin is sworn in as the district 3 CMCSS school board representative, Nov. 17, 2025. (Teresa Crosslin contributed)
News
3 months ago
County attorney weighs in: Crosslin can withdraw resignation from School Board

After new Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board member Teresa Crosslin withdrew her resignation, the question has been whether her resignation could be withdrawn, or if she would be allowed to remain a School Board member.

A semi tractor trailer crashed on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway Thursday afternoon. (Aron Maberry, contributed)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: 101st shut down by tractor-trailer wreck, Rep. Maberry pulls injured man from car

At about 3:42 p.m., multiple vehicles on the 101st near the West Fork bridge, according to Clarksville Police.

Teresa Crosslin (Contributed)
Opinion
3 months ago
Teresa Crosslin: ‘I reacted out of fear’ in resigning from School Board | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Teresa Crosslin on recent news regarding her appointment to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board.

The city's first-ever drone show at Christmas on the Cumberland on Nov. 23, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/APSU)
Entertainment
3 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Christmas on the Cumberland, Awakening Tour, Turkey Trot

Things to do in Clarksville: You don’t want to miss the opening night for Christmas on the Cumberland, featuring a lighted drone show!

Entertainment
3 months ago
American Floyd tribute band to perform at F&M Bank Arena in February

American Floyd – among whose founders and current members are a few Clarksville natives – brings full-band arrangements, massive light production and faithful recreations of Pink Floyd’s most iconic hits.