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

The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Mayor's Power Breakfast on Jan. 6, 2026. (Chris Smith)
News
4 months ago
Fairgrounds, Highway 374, Greenway: Updates on key projects from Mayor’s Power Breakfast

Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden provided updates on several key initiatives that are underway from county government.

Entertainment
4 months ago
Winter fun guide 2026: Concerts, festivals, galas and movies coming up in Clarksville

Here are some of the upcoming events in Clarksville and Montgomery County this winter, through the end of March.

Elections
5 months ago
Who’s running for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission? Here’s the list so far

The Montgomery County primary for mayor, sheriff, the entire commission and part of the School Board is coming up, and candidates have begun throwing their hats into the ring.

News
5 months ago
Work week weather: Warmer days with sun, then daily chance of rain

Clarksville forecast: A stretch of mild, springlike weather is expected to continue through midweek, with highs climbing into the mid- to upper 60s.

Clockwise from the top left, Greenwood shooting, wrecks in Clarksville, Hummus Republic, Jimi Hendrix at Fort Campbell.
News
5 months ago
News in Clarksville: Professor reinstated, DUI homicide arrest and other top stories this week

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

Business
5 months ago
F&M Bank, Volunteer Bank align under Lawrence Bank charter, preserving local brands

Two Middle Tennessee community banks, Clarksville-based F&M Bank and Volunteer Bank, have aligned under a single bank charter and holding company, Lawrence Bank.

The Montgomery County New Year's Eve Party at Downtown Commons on Dec. 31, 2025. (Tanner Cernick)
Lifestyle
5 months ago
Montgomery County rings in new year with drone show, balloon drop at Downtown Commons | PHOTOS

Montgomery County rang in the new year with its third New Year’s Eve Party at the Downtown Commons.

News
5 months ago
Weekend weather: Rainy start on Friday, then sunny and dry

Clarksville forecast: Rain is expected to return late Friday, with showers likely into Friday night before tapering off early Saturday.

A car crashed into a tree on Rossview Road on Jan. 1, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
5 months ago
UPDATE: 5 injured in 2 serious crashes on New Year’s Eve in Montgomery County

Five people were injured in two serious crashes in Montgomery County late on New Year’s Eve, with one crash on Paul Huff Parkway and another on Rossview Road.

Clockwise from the top left, Woodstock flooding, state hospital hearing, Gary the Guardrail and Matt Van Epps.
News
5 months ago
Top 10 news stories of 2025 in Clarksville, from floods to hospitals to Gary the Guardrail | COMMENTARY

It’s time to click through the Clarksville Now archives for the last 12 months and try to make sense of the year that was, along with my own takes on what happened.