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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 27 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

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News
1 week ago
Weekend weather: Sunny days and cool nights ahead in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: We have a perfect fall weekend ahead, with sunny skies and mild temperatures.

Meta data centers operate, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, near Social Circle, Georgia. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Business
1 week ago
Can Montgomery County ban data centers? 5 things to know | ANALYSIS

With discussion of new rules for data centers in Montgomery County, some are calling for a ban. But is that possible? Here’s what we can and can’t do.

Land donated for a new Montgomery County Park. At left is the Cumberland River. The dark black line is the county border with Cheatham County. Along the north side of the property is Matlock Road. At the south is the current greenway, owned by the county. (MC property records)
Opinion
2 weeks ago
What do you want to see at Montgomery County’s future Matlock Park? | POLL

Planning for the new Matlock Park hasn’t begun yet, but what are you most looking forward to in a new natural area? Take our survey.

News
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Hazelwood back open after crash at Trenton Road

Two vehicles crashed on Hazelwood Drive at Trenton Road Monday morning, causing major traffic issues.

A Jeep and a sedan crashed at the Bypass and Cumberland Drive on Oct. 18, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: 1 thrown from vehicle in crash on Bypass at Cumberland Drive

One person was critically injured in a crash Sunday night on the Bypass in Clarksville.

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News
2 weeks ago
Work week weather: Sunny, dry autumn days ahead in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Sunny skies and cool temperatures are expected this week, with highs climbing to the upper 70s by Wednesday.

Gunfire behind a store on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on Oct. 17, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Police say no one injured in shooting behind store on Wilma Rudolph Blvd.

There was gunfire behind a store on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, but police say no one was injured.

Clockwise from the top left, DUI crash, Matlock Park, early voting and Chillville cookies.
News
2 weeks ago
News in Clarksville: Lake donation, DUI homicide plea, voting begins and other top stories this week

The top local news in Clarksville this week, including land with a lake donated for a park, a plea deal in a DUI homicide, and early voting kicks off.

First day of early voting in Clarksville on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
2 weeks ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why you need to question those 3 amendments on ballot | PODCAST

Here’s a snapshot of the three amendments on this year’s ballot – on bail, property tax, and crime victims – and some arguments for and against each one.

News
2 weeks ago
Weekend weather: 30-degree plummet in Clarksville, with lows close to freezing

Clarksville forecast: Much-cooler temperatures and gusty winds are expected Friday, with a slight chance of showers before skies begin to clear.