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.

School Board District 3 representative, Herbert Nelson, announces his resignation during the CMCSS School Board formal session, Aug. 26, 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
News
4 months ago
Applications being accepted for Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board vacancy

The County Commission is taking applications to fill the School Board, District 3, vacant seat, to fulfill the remainder of the term.

Michael Powers booking photo from July 11, 2022. (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
4 months ago
UPDATE: Suspect in murder-suicide previously convicted in 1996 Clarksville homicide

Michael Powers, who Clarksville Police say killed his parents and then took his own life, was convicted of homicide for a shooting in 1996.

Crime
4 months ago
3 people found dead in home in Wingate neighborhood in Clarksville

Police responding to a deceased person call found three people dead inside a home in the Wingate neighborhood of Clarksville Tuesday afternoon.

Fall Guide
4 months ago
5 fall drink recipes that make pumpkin spice look like grandma’s iced tea

Sip, share, and celebrate autumn style with five fall drinks: perfect for enjoying all season long!

News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic clear after injury crash on 101st Airborne Division Parkway

The Clarksville Police Department is working a wreck with injuries on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
4 months ago
Early voting for Congress primary begins this week in Montgomery County

Early voting begins this week for the Oct. 7 Special Primary Election to select nominees to fill the vacancy in Congress, District 7.

Clockwise from the top left, the Dunlop House, Northwest High prayer, Sprouts, Mark Green with Matt Van Epps.
News
4 months ago
News in Clarksville: Sprouts coming, football coach controversy, Dunlop House photos and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including on the Sprouts grocery, a controversy over religion at football games, and inside the Dunlop House.

News
4 months ago
House destroyed by fire in Palmyra, family loses home, 2 pets

A family in Montgomery County lost their home and two pets in a fire Friday evening.