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.

News
4 months ago
UPDATE: APSU fires professor over ‘insensitive’ social media post following shooting of Charlie Kirk

Austin Peay State University has fired a professor over a post he shared on social media apparently in response to the shooting death of Charlie Kirk.

Dunlop Lane and Rollow Lane on Sept. 12, 2025. (Montgomery County Highway Department, contributed)
News
4 months ago
Dunlop/Rollow Lane intersection back open for first time since floods, roundabout still to come

Traffic flow through the Dunlop Lane and Rollow Lane intersection reopened today in Montgomery County.

News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Police locate homeless woman last heard from in July

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding 51-year-old Linda Flowers.

News
4 months ago
What’s it like inside Dunlop House? State considers property for Register of Historic Places

An application to the National Register of Historic Places includes an array of photos of the Dunlop House in Clarksville, along with information about its history and condition.

Podcasts
4 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Did football coach step over line with sidelines prayer, Bible quoting? | PODCAST

The assistant football coach was asked to stop waving a Bible and “proselytizing” during a game. Did he cross over the line? Where should the line be?

News
4 months ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police looking for runaway 15-year-old girl

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

Entertainment
4 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Arts Festival, Sevier Days, Dueling Pianos, BWC Toy Run

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? Here are our top picks, including the Govs Creative Arts Festival and Sevier Days.

CMCSS Chief Communications Officer Anthony Johnson presents information to the School Board on the expansion of middle school sports on Sept. 9, 2025. (Chris Smith)
News
4 months ago
What it would cost to add wrestling, soccer, baseball, other sports in CMCSS middle schools

A recent proposal to offer middle school wrestling in Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools has prompted a larger discussion.