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
4 years ago
2 arrested in Montgomery County in connection with Murfreesboro homicide

Two people were arrested in Montgomery County this week in connection with a Murfreesboro homicide.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
4 years ago
Storms moving toward Montgomery County looking more severe

Thunderstorms moving toward Montgomery County this afternoon and early evening are looking increasingly severe.

News
4 years ago
Clarksville man driving wrong way on highway crashes in Kentucky, 3 killed

A Clarksville man driving the wrong way on a highway near Fulton, Kentucky, crashed head-on into a minivan, killing himself and two people in the other vehicle.

Business
4 years ago
Holistic Connection plans grand re-opening on Trenton Road this Saturday

The Holistic Connection, Clarksville’s premier CBD dispensary, is taking off and is about to open its second location, this one on Trenton Road.

News
4 years ago
Weekend weather: Rain with possible storms coming Friday, but forecast improves Saturday

Clarksville forecast: We’re in for a rainy Friday, but the skies should dry out for nice weather on Saturday and Sunday.

Clarksville Conversations
4 years ago
Can Clarksville be a bagel town? Nicholas Nicoletta on his new culinary adventure | AUDIO

Nicholas Nicoletta of Nicoletta’s Catering joins Katie Gambill and Charlie Koon on Clarksville’s Conversation.

Business
4 years ago
Caledonia Forest wildlife reserve and conservation center opening in 2025

Clarksville’s local home and garden center, Caledonia Forest, is a branch off of the wildlife conservation center opening in 2025 in Dover

News
4 years ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 mostly clear after traffic near mile marker 2

A car ran off the road on Interstate 24 near mile marker 2 this afternoon, tying up eastbound traffic.