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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.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
1 week ago
Early voting wraps up with 4,638 ballots cast so far in Montgomery County primary

Early and absentee voting wrapped up Thursday for the Montgomery County Primary Election, and it drew 4,638 voters.

Nighttime collage of people around a damaged building with exposed framing and debris; a person in a blue hoodie stands on the right.
Crime
1 week ago
Wanted in Clarksville: 3 vandals cause thousands in damage at Orgain Ready Mix | VIDEO

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a burglary and felony vandalism that occurred on April 6, at Orgain Ready Mix.

Two suspects on surveillance video in a series of vehicle burglaries. (CPD, contributed)
Crime
1 week ago
Juvenile BMW theft suspect arrested after biting Clarksville Police officer on hand

A juvenile who was wanted in the theft of a BMW on Shellie Drive in Clarksville is in custody after resisting arrest and biting an officer on the hand.

Entertainment
1 week ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Q108 Vintage Fair at Beachaven, Greenway 8K, Heritage Fest

It’s a big weekend for fun, with Clarksville’s biggest vendor event of the year: the Q108 Vintage Fair. Plus the Greenway 8K and Heritage Fest at the library.

Aerial view of a busy multi-lane intersection with green fields and a few houses nearby, plus a large building with a parking lot to the top right.
News
2 weeks ago
Rossview Road, Dunbar Cave Road intersection realignment nearly finished

A key highway entrance into Clarksville has been getting a major makeover, as part of the City’s overall, Transportation 2020+ master plan.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch through 1 a.m. in Clarksville

Storms are rolling across Middle Tennessee this evening, with heavy rainfall expected in Montgomery County.

Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Enjoy 130 vendors, food trucks at Regency era-themed Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair

The spring Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair is coming up on Saturday, May 2, featuring shopping, music and more, this year with a Regency-era theme.

From the left, Johnny Ransdell, Dexter Mines and Mike Oliver at the Downtown Kiwanis Club on April 28, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
2 weeks ago
Where sheriff candidates stand on booking log, rehabilitation, retaining deputies

Candidates for Montgomery County sheriff weighed in on key issues, including keeping people from coming back to jail, retaining deputies, and the booking log.

A bicyclist was hit by a truck on Fort Campbell Boulevard on April 27, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 weeks ago
Bicyclist dies after being hit by truck on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville

A man was killed when his bicycle was hit by a truck Monday night on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville.

Two suspects on surveillance video in a series of vehicle burglaries. (CPD, contributed)
Crime
2 weeks ago
Wanted in Clarksville: 2 young men steal BMW, break into cars

Clarksville Police are looking for two young men wanted in a vehicle theft and several recent vehicle burglaries.