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: Kayaker rescue, charter schools, fireworks and other top stories this week

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

Crime
3 years ago
Stolen car chase crossing state line ends with spike strips, arrest on 41A east of Clarksville

A stolen-car chase that crossed the Kentucky state line ended on US Highway 41A east of Clarksville on Saturday after deputies stopped the vehicle using spike strips.

Crime
3 years ago
UPDATE: 1 killed in shooting on Hickory Grove Boulevard in Clarksville

A man was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in south Clarksville.

Business
3 years ago
VK Integrated Systems breaks ground on manufacturing plant in Clarksville

VK Integrated Systems broke ground today on their new manufacturing plant in Clarksville at the Corporate Business Park.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: 1 injured in road rage shooting on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, suspect flees scene

Traffic was backed up for over a mile on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard Thursday afternoon.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Highs will ease off to near 90 Saturday and Sunday

Clarksville forecast: If you want to call highs near 90 degrees “cooler,” then we have a cooler weekend coming up.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Teenage boy from Missouri dies after being hit by vehicle on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

A pedestrian was hit and killed on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard Wednesday night. 

News
3 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning issued, with heat indexes up to 115 through Friday

Clarksville forecast: With highs above 100 in Clarksville for the next three days, an Excessive Heat Warning has been issued through Friday night.