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.

Podcasts
4 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Should local School Board weigh in on immigration? | PODCAST

A state move to deny enrollment to undocumented students recently came up at the School Board. But is it the local board’s business to weigh in on these issues?

Business
4 months ago
How do I consolidate credit card debt? | Ask the Expert

There are several ways to consolidate credit card debt. Combining debts into a single balance transfer card or loan with a lower interest rate may help you pay off that debt faster.

Opinion
4 months ago
Letter: School Board should protect all children, including undocumented | OPINION

Contributed commentary from Christine S. McKinney, chair, Montgomery County Democratic Party, on the School Board’s vote on the immigration and enrollment issue.

Entertainment
4 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Fright on Franklin, festivals, APSU parade and much more

This is the big weekend for Halloween fun in Clarksville, with events going on everywhere, including Fright on Franklin.

News
4 months ago
Weekend weather: Clouds, cooler temps, rain chances return this weekend

Clarksville forecast: After a stretch of sunny fall weather, clouds and cooler temperatures are moving back in this weekend.

A house on Fossil Drive caught fire on Oct. 21, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
4 months ago
House destroyed by fire off Trenton Road, 2 dogs and snake rescued

A house on Fossil Drive caught fire Tuesday evening, according to Clarksville Fire Rescue.

The planned Clarksville Lifepoint Rehabilitation inpatient hospital, as of August 2025. (Contributed)
Business
4 months ago
Lifepoint Rehabilitation hospital approved to join Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville campus

The state of Tennessee has cleared the way for Lifepoint Rehabilitation to build a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville campus.

News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Motorcycle crashes on Madison Street downtown

A motorcycle has wrecked on Madison Street, shutting down the road completely.