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.

Elections
4 years ago
4 candidates so far for new Tennessee House seat, District 75

The list of candidates for the May 3 Montgomery County Primary is now complete, and candidates are now coming in for the Tennessee General Assembly races.

Obituaries
4 years ago
Lawrence Eugene Teal

Lawrence Eugene Teal, age 72 of Clarksville passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Business
4 years ago
Nyrstar Clarksville looking for operators, electricians, with virtual job fair coming up

Nyrstar Clarksville is hiring for several heavy industrial positions and night shift electricians, and they have a virtual job fair coming up where you can learn all about it!

News
4 years ago
Weekend weather: Clear and chilly weekend ahead, with rain returning on President’s Day

Clarksville forecast: Once the rain passes tonight, we’re in for a dry but chilly President’s Day weekend. 

Clarksville Conversations
4 years ago
Candlelight Ball coming up next month, nearly sold out with record attendance | AUDIO

Candlelight Ball is back! After a cancellation, and then a virtual year due to COVID, the fundraiser for Austin Peay State University scholarships is back in person.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
4 years ago
UPDATE: Montgomery County under Enhanced Risk for severe storms this afternoon, evening

While much of Middle Tennessee is under an advisory for possible severe storms today, Montgomery County is on the edge of the advisory area and is at lower risk.

Spider folks at a comic convention. (Clarksville Now)
Entertainment
4 years ago
ClarksvilleCon ComicCon coming up next month

The third annual ClarksvilleCon ComicCon will be on Saturday, March 19.

Entertainment
4 years ago
Lynyrd Skynyrd coming to Fort Campbell for free concert for soldiers, families

This year’s Week of the Eagles celebration at Fort Campbell will feature a free concert by Lynyrd Skynyrd.