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.

Crime
3 years ago
UPDATE: Person of interest in 2 Clarksville arson fires located in Florida

Two homes were burning early Friday morning in what investigators believe were related fires.

Education
3 years ago
Only 52% of 2021 grads went straight to college in Tennessee, slicing into higher-ed enrollment

A state report says nearly half of Tennessee public high school seniors in the class of 2021 did not attend college or technical school right after graduating.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Strong thunderstorm moving across Montgomery County

A strong thunderstorm is moving toward the Clarksville area with winds in excess of 40 mph.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Starting Saturday, clear skies and warmer through Memorial Day

Clarksville forecast: After a slight chance of storms on Friday, we’re looking at a glorious Memorial Day weekend.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Strong thunderstorms rolling toward Clarksville area

A thunderstorm is rolling toward Clarksville, with gusty winds in excess of 30 mph.

Business
3 years ago
Taco John’s returns to Clarksville May 31, with year of Olés for first 100 guests

Taco John’s is ready to open their new Clarksville location, with a grand opening on Tuesday that will feature Austin Peay State University cheerleaders with the Gov.

Elections
3 years ago
County mayor, sheriff, judges, County Commission, School Board: Here’s who’s on the August ballot

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – We have a long ballot coming up in August, […]

Clarksville Conversations
3 years ago
EDC’s Buck Dellinger talks about improving Clarksville with redevelopment districts | AUDIO

David “Buck” Dellinger joins Katie Gambill and Charlie Koon on Clarksville’s Conversation.