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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.

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Touch-a-Truck, Beachaven celebration, ’80s concert at Commons

This is a packed weekend for Clarksville fun, with Touch-a-Truck, a Beachaven celebration, ’80s music at the Commons and more! Here are the top picks.

News
3 weeks ago
Weekend weather: Hot, dry weekend ahead of rain coming Sunday night

Clarksville forecast: Hot and mostly dry weather is expected across the area through much of the weekend before rain chances return Sunday.

Avery Bates (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
3 weeks ago
Crime Stoppers tips lead to Oak Grove homicide arrest in Clarksville

A man wanted by police in a November homicide in Oak Grove, Kentucky, has been arrested in Clarksville, thanks to several Crime Stoppers tips.

News
3 weeks ago
Motorcyclist who was killed in crash on MLK Parkway identified by Clarksville Police

The motorcyclist who was killed in a May 28 crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Clarksville has been identified.

Opinion
3 weeks ago
Should City of Clarksville take over Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center? | POLL

The City of Clarksville is planning to take over operations of the nonprofit Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center starting July 1. What do you think? Take our poll.

Missing 3-year-old Tyler Hall is prepared for trip to hospital after being found on June 2, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: After 8-hour search, missing 3-year-old boy found hiding in attic

The Clarksville Police Department is actively searching for a 3-year-old child who was reported missing from the area of Aurelia Lynn Drive.

A 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagle patch (US Army, contributed)
Military
4 weeks ago
101st Airborne Division ‘Bastogne’ brigade to deploy to Southern border

The 101st Airborne Division’s 1st Mobile Brigade “Bastogne” will be deploying to the Southern border, the Department of the Army announced Tuesday.

A mini excavator was stolen on Chapel Hill Road in May 2026. (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
4 weeks ago
Mini excavator, trailers stolen from property in south Montgomery County

Large pieces of equipment were stolen from a property in south Montgomery County last week.

News
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing on Bypass after wreck near Gatlin Street

A wreck has traffic backed up in both directions on the Bypass Monday afternoon in Clarksville.

Community
4 weeks ago
Road to 250: Tennessee State Hall of Fame honors | COMMENTARY

Dewey Browder as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action,” celebrating the history of unity in Clarksville ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.