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.

News
4 months ago
Weekend weather: Warm start but chilly finish to weekend in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Warm weather will continue into Saturday before a cold front moves through, bringing a chance of showers and a drop in temperatures Sunday.

Elections
4 months ago
Congress candidate Jon Thorp on immigration, health care, I-24, partisanship

Clarksville Now is giving candidates for Congress, Tennessee District 7, a chance to weigh in on key issues.

A house fire on Dailey Road in Woodlawn on Nov. 12, 2025. (Montgomery County Fire Service, contributed)
News
4 months ago
2 people hurt, 3 dogs missing, home destroyed in Montgomery County fire

Two people were flown by LifeFlight to Nashville after a house fire in Montgomery County Wednesday night.

Clarksville Fire Rescue crews respond to a crash into the Red River at Interstate 24 on Nov. 13, 2025. (CFR, contributed)
News
4 months ago
UPDATE: 52-year-old man killed after Jeep crashes into Red River at Interstate 24

A vehicle crashed into the Red River on Interstate 24 Thursday morning in Clarksville.

Congressional candidate Matt Van Epps at the Clarksville Kiwanis Club meeting on Aug. 19, 2025. (Joshua Peltz, contributed)
Elections
4 months ago
Congress candidate Matt Van Epps on immigration, health care, I-24, nuclear energy

Clarksville Now is giving candidates for Congress, Tennessee District 7, a chance to weigh in on key issues.

Congressional candidate state Rep. Aftyn Behn at Clarksville Now on Oct. 29, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
4 months ago
Congress candidate Aftyn Behn on immigration, health care, I-24, affordability crisis

Clarksville Now is giving candidates for Congress, Tennessee District 7, a chance to weigh in on key issues.

Crime
4 months ago
UPDATE: 3rd teenager arrested in shooting death of 19-year-old in Clarksville

A man was shot to death on State Line Road in Clarksville Sunday night, and two people have been arrested.

Clockwise from the top left, government shutdown relief, Hankook battery plant, Kroger Marketplace, solar farm in Clarksville.
News
4 months ago
News in Clarksville: Pitts won’t run again, shutdown impact, lead discharge and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top Clarksville stories this week, including the launch of the 2026 mayor’s race, the shutdown impact and a lead discharge from the Hankook battery plant.