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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.

A sedan crashed with a motorcycle on Dover Road on Aug. 23, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
3 weeks ago
Motorcyclist injured in crash with sedan on Dover Road in Clarksville

A sedan crashed with a motorcycle Sunday night on Dover Road in Clarksville.

Clockwise from the top left, murder trial, Tylertown Road, First Watch, Northeast football.
News
3 weeks ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center to reopen, soldier murder trial, School Board rules and other top stories this week

The top local news stories in Clarksville this week, including a ruling in the Ajax Turner Senior Center suit and the murder of a Fort Campbell soldier.

Election Day at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church precinct on Aug. 6, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
4 weeks ago
Who’s on November ballot for governor, Congress, legislature, City of Clarksville races

With the city qualifying deadline passed, here’s who’s running for state and City of Clarksville election.

Deyonte Tatum (Contributed)
News
4 weeks ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding runaway 17-year-old boy

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway juvenile.

The Clarksville Rundown
4 weeks ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How strange water-absorbing technology could help prevent floods | PODCAST

The county will try to prevent future floods with a strange, rarely-used technology that both soaks up water and prevents erosion. It’s called “trees.”

A driver went off the 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Aug. 21, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
4 weeks ago
Driver dies after medical condition causes crash near 101st and Trenton Road

The driver of a vehicle that went off the 101st Airborne Division Parkway Friday morning has died.

A vehicle hit a pedestrian on 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Aug. 20, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Pedestrian with bicycle hit on 101st Parkway, dies from injuries

A vehicle hit a pedestrian Thursday night on 101st Airborne Division Parkway in Clarksville.

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center 1898 Historic Building (Contributed)
Community
4 weeks ago
Road to 250: Customs House Museum a vital community feature | COMMENTARY

Executive Director Frank Lott on the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action.”

Richview Middle School football hosts New Providence Middle School on Aug. 18, 2026. (Sharon Justice, contributed)
Sports
4 weeks ago
Richview Middle football wins over New Providence Mustangs

Richview Middle School football, coached by Joshua Richards, hosted New Providence Middle School for its CMCSS district-opener.

Downtown @ Sundown at Downtown Commons. (Montgomery County Government, Contributed)
Entertainment
4 weeks ago
This weekend in Clarksville: PossumStock, MJ, Eagles, rodeo, ‘Wicked’ and more

We have an event-packed weekend ahead, in Clarksville, with music, theatre, a movie, a rodeo and yet more music!