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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 27 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

The turnbridge train wreck of 1906. (Historic Clarksville, Ursula Beach collection, contributed)
History
4 months ago
10 worst disasters in Clarksville history, from Great Fire of 1878 to 2023 tornado

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 worst disasters to hit Clarksville, and some of the ways we came together to survive along the way.

Two adults with arms crossed pose in front of a wood-paneled wall and a Beaver 3 FM sign with a cartoon beaver mascot above them.
Lifestyle
4 months ago
Fletch is back on Beaver 100.3 morning show, with ‘supervision’ from Ruthanna

Beaver 100.3 veteran Fletch is back on the air with Beaver Mornings, now joined by his wife Ruthanna in waking up with Clarksville and Hopkinsville listeners.

The statue of John Montgomery, the namesake of Montgomery County, on First Street outside Clarksville City Hall on June 11, 2026. (Chris Smith)
History
4 months ago
10 people who changed Clarksville forever, from John Montgomery to Mayor Ted Crozier

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are 10 people who deserve to be remembered for making Clarksville what it is today.

Clockwise from the top left, police standoff, Senior Citizens Board meeting, Keith Cherry's roof and Tim Hortons.
News
4 months ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center closing, budget rejected, police standoff and other top stories this week

Here’s the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including plans for Ajax Turner Senior Center, the City Council rejecting the budget and a Clarksville Police standoff.

News
4 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple vehicles crash, with injuries, on Fort Campbell Boulevard

 Multiple vehicles crashed Thursday evening on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville, blocking traffic.

Line of Civil War reenactors firing muskets, smoke rising from barrels in a grassy field with trees behind.
Entertainment
4 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Downtown @ Sundown, Jammin’ in June, Civil War Days

From free music at the Commons to Civil War Days at Historic Collinsville, there are a lot of options for entertainment this weekend in Clarksville.

Crash on Tiny Town Road following Christian County Sheriff's Office chase into Clarksville on June 10, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
4 months ago
Christian County SO chases car into Clarksville, uses PIT to stop it on Tiny Town Road

The Christian County (Kentucky) Sheriff’s Office chased a car into Clarksville Wednesday afternoon before crashing into it to end the chase on Tiny Town Road.

A partial view of Clarksville annexations by year, from 1962 up to February 2020. (CMC Regional Planning Commission, contributed)
Opinion
4 months ago
40 years later, how do you feel about St. Bethlehem annexation? | POLL

Forty years later, how do you think annexing St. B has turned out? And if you were here back then, are you still salty about it?

News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 traffic back to normal after wreck in Kentucky

A wreck just over the Kentucky state line has Interstate 24 traffic backed up for miles into Clarksville.

Golf ball bucket
Entertainment
4 months ago
Buckets at the River Club golfing bays coming soon with Toptracer technology

The River Club Golf and Learning Center is getting ready to launch Buckets at the River Club, a new covered hitting bay facility.