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
Girl faces criminal charges over school shooting threat at West Creek Middle

A student who threatened to “shoot up” West Creek Middle School today has been identified and faces criminal charges.

Clarksville Conversations
3 years ago
What to expect at this year’s Fort Campbell Week of the Eagles | AUDIO

Ryan Noble joins Charlie Koon on Clarksville’s Conversation to talk about this year’s Week of the Eagles. 

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Chance of storms almost every day, with highs rising back to 90

Clarksville forecast: We could be in  for a stormy week, with at least a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms every day but Tuesday.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: School bus zone changes, $14 million arena parking garage 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
Driver dies after dump truck goes down embankment on Quarry Road

The driver of a dump truck that ran down an embankment this morning died at the scene.

News
3 years ago
$14 million coming from state to build new parking garage next to F&M Bank Arena

A new downtown parking garage will be built next to F&M Bank Arena thanks to $14 million in state funding.

Crime
3 years ago
Teen suspect in Clarksville motel shooting arrested in Nashville

Metro Nashville Police have arrested a teenage suspect in a shooting at a Clarksville motel last month.

Military
3 years ago
UPDATE: 4,700 troops from 101st Airborne going to Europe to replace 82nd Airborne in Ukraine response

Elements of the 101st Airborne Division has been ordered to Europe to support the NATO response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.