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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.

Military
4 years ago
101st Airborne Division units put on heightened alert to deploy

Elements of the 101st Airborne Division have been directed to increase their readiness to deploy, the Pentagon announced today.

News
4 years ago
Weekend weather: Cold days ahead, with chance of flurries tonight

Clarksville forecast: We’re in for a frigid weekend, with a chance of flurries overnight tonight.

Crime
4 years ago
Man who was out on bond with murder charge arrested in Waffle House shooting in Clarksville

Clarksville Police arrested 28-year-old Mark “Bubba Rachi” Ellis for involvement in the shooting at the Waffle House.

Clarksville Conversations
4 years ago
F&M Bank Arena’s first general manager, Kylie Wilkerson, on what to expect when it opens | AUDIO

Kylie Wilkerson, the first general manager of the F&M Bank Arena, joins Katie Gambill and Charlie Koon on Clarksville’s Conversation.

Elections
4 years ago
Michael Lankford running for Montgomery County Commission, District 6

Michael Lankford has announced his campaign for the Republican nomination to the Montgomery County Commission, District 6.

Clarksville Conversations
4 years ago
How Operation Honor can make difference for struggling military families | AUDIO

In this week’s Clarksville’s Conversation, Katie Gambill and Charlie Koon chat with organizer Joe Maynard about Operation Honor.

Crime
4 years ago
Senior pastor at Clarksville church arrested in Michigan on charges he raped 2 teenagers

The senior pastor of The Ship Ministries in Clarksville has been arrested in Michigan on charges that he raped two teenagers.

Business
4 years ago
Clarksville-Montgomery County: Small-town feel with big potential

“Every community is in either a constant cycle of growth and improvement, or one of decline, and with growth, we must also enhance the quality of life.”

News
4 years ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing after 3-car wreck on Providence Boulevard

Three cars wrecked this morning on Providence Boulevard.

News
4 years ago
Work week weather: Warmer temps on Monday, then back to lows around 20

Clarksville forecast: The week will start out warmer, with highs reaching the 50s on Monday, before things cool down again at the end of the week.