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.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Strong thunderstorms moving through middle Tennessee

Strong thunderstorms are moving across Middle Tennessee today, headed toward Montgomery County.

Crime
3 years ago
Phone alert came from car theft, shots fired, car chase that ended near Exit 11

Many people in Montgomery County received a Public Safety Alert on their phones late Saturday night about a possibly armed teenager.

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Hot start, with strong chance of rain by Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: After a hot and sunny start, we have a rising chance of rain early this week.

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Crime
3 years ago
Convenience store clerk shot during overnight armed robbery in Clarksville

A convenience store clerk was shot during an armed robbery early Saturday morning in Clarksville.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: School safety, new distillery, Warehouse rezoning and other top stories this week

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

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing on Interstate 24 after wreck

A wreck has Interstate 24 backed up in Clarksville.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Beautiful days ahead with sunny skies, warm weather

Clarksville forecast: It’s a great weekend to be outdoors, with sunny skies and warm weather.

Crime
3 years ago
Former APSU track and cross country coach pleads guilty to attempted theft of $30,600

The former track and field coach at Austin Peay State University has pleaded guilty to theft and agreed to repay the university $30,600 in misappropriated money.