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.

Entertainment
3 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Barbecue, MMA, Oktoberfest, Hispanic festival and more

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? There’s plenty of options, including a barbecue festival, MMA, an Oktoberfest and the Hispanic Heritage Festival!

News
3 months ago
Weekend weather: Sunny, mild days ahead, with comfortable temperatures

Clarksville forecast: We’ll enjoy a beautiful, mild weekend with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.

Ballots cast by county and by party in the Congress Primary on Oct. 7, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Elections
3 months ago
4 highlights from Congress primary election in Tennessee | ANALYSIS

Tuesday night’s election had lots of drama, including a surprise upset that turned out to be nothing, a four way neck-and-neck race, and the emergence of Montgomery County as a pivotal battleground.

Aftyn Behn and her supporters celebrate her win as the Democratic primary winner in the special election for Congress District 7 during Behn's watch party at the Gray Fox Bar & Lounge, Oct. 7, 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
Elections
3 months ago
‘Tennessee is ready for a new kind of Democrat’: Aftyn Behn on nomination in Congress race | PHOTOS

State Rep. Aftyn Behn has won the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee District 7 in Congress

Elections
3 months ago
‘Tonight is not the finish line, it’s halftime’: Matt Van Epps on Republican bid to Congress | PHOTOS

Matt Van Epps, endorsed by President Donald Trump, has won the Republican Primary to represent Tennessee District 7 in Congress.

Elections
3 months ago
Congress Primary election results: Van Epps wins among Republicans, Behn among Democrats

The Special Called Primary for Congress, District 7, was held today. On the ballot were the Republican and Democratic primaries for the seat.

The Price Is Right Live (Contributed)
Entertainment
3 months ago
The Price is Right Live coming to F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville

A touring event based on one of America’s favorite TV game shows is coming to Clarksville this spring with The Price is Right Live.

A burglary at Tobacco and Brew on Dunlop Lane on Oct. 1, 2025. (Contributed, Clarksville Police Department)
Crime
3 months ago
Police seek suspect in tobacco shop burglary on Dunlop Lane

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on Oct. 1 at Tobacco and Brew, 620 Dunlop Lane.