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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.

Crime
5 years ago
UPDATE: Man kills himself after taking toddler, barricade on Cranklen Circle

Police are negotiating with a barricated person on Cranklen Circle in north Clarksville.

News
5 years ago
News in Clarksville: 3 houses burn during standoff, parents disrupt meeting and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

Entertainment
5 years ago
Tonight’s Downtown @ Sundown concert canceled over storm forecast

Tonight’s Downtown @ Sundown concert featuring Hot Lanta, a local Allman Brothers tribute band, is canceled this evening due to the significant possibility of thunderstorms.

Crime
5 years ago
Palmyra man charged with negligent homicide for running stop sign in 2020 wreck

A Palmyra man has been charged with negligent homicide in the death of a woman during a crash on Highway 13 last year.

Business
5 years ago
Clarksville Regional Airport hosts Business After Hours | PHOTOS

Clarksville Regional Airport hosted the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday. 

Crime
5 years ago
6 Clarksville businesses cited for selling alcohol to undercover minor

Authorities sent undercover minors into Clarksville restaurants and liquor stores on Wednesday to see if anyone was selling to those underage.

Crime
5 years ago
Woman who set house on fire during police standoff taken down with bean bag shot

The woman who set a house on fire during a standoff with police early Wednesday morning fired two gunshots inside the house and was taken down by police using a beanbag round.

Coronavirus
5 years ago
Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what Clarksville doctors say

Many people remain hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine. So we decided to ask the people who can actually address those concerns: Your doctors.

Business
5 years ago
10 things you probably didn’t know about CBD

CBD has started popping up in shops all over the country, but some people still have a lot of questions.

News
5 years ago
UPDATE: Road back open after wreck at Dunbar Cave Road and Old Russellville

Police are working a wreck at the intersection of Dunbar Cave Road and Old Russellville Pike and are asking the public to avoid the area.