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
3 months ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 traffic back to normal after wreck in Clarksville

Interstate 24 was blocked by a wreck Monday afternoon.

Crime
4 months ago
1 found shot to death in northwest Clarksville

Police found a man shot to death in northwest Clarksville early Sunday morning.

News
4 months ago
House catches fire in north Clarksville, damage contained to garage

A house was damaged in a fire Friday evening in north Clarksville, but firefighters quickly brought it under control.

Clockwise from the top left, Freedom Farms, shooting on Ringgold, house fire, Matt Van Epps.
News
4 months ago
News in Clarksville: 2 deadly shootings, Freedom Farms approved and other top stories this week

Top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including two fatal shootings, a 200-acre rezoning, the shutdown’s impact, and a Trump endorsement.

Matt Van Epps speaking at the Red River Republican Women wine tasting on July 25.
Elections
4 months ago
UPDATE: Congress candidate Matt Van Epps endorsed by Trump: ‘HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!’

With only days to go before the Republican Primary for Congress, Trump’s endorsement prompts fellow candidate Lee Reeves to suspend his campaign.

Podcasts
4 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Crime in Clarksville is down whether you like it or not | PODCAST

Crime keeps declining in Clarksville – both as a rate and in total numbers – despite what some people want to believe.

News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Fort Campbell football rescheduled, Sen. McConnell urges DoD to allow exceptions

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is seeking an exemption to the government shutdown that will allow Fort Campbell High School to play football tonight.

Police respond to a shooting near Main Street and University Avenue on Oct. 1, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
4 months ago
UPDATE: 22-year-old dies from injuries in shooting near Franklin Street

The victim in Wednesday night’s shooting near 501 Franklin St. in Clarksville has died from his injuries.