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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
7 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Line dancing party, then Guitarfest, Hooked on Science

The weekend ahead of spring break in Clarksville is pretty quiet, but there’s still a country music party, then some weekday events at APSU and the Downtown Commons.

Sunny skies
News
7 months ago
Weekend weather: Beautiful weekend to end with tumbling temperatures, chance of snow

Clarksville forecast: Enjoy the warm, sunny skies this weekend, because it’s about to get cold and wet again.

Elections
7 months ago
Here’s who’s running for state House seats in Montgomery County

The state primary for governor, US Senate, US House, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House is coming up in August, and Tuesday was the cutoff for candidates to qualify.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
7 months ago
UPDATE: Strong storms moving toward Clarksville with wind gusts up to 50 mph

Strong thunderstorms were moving through the area Wednesday afternoon with 50 mph wind gusts.

News
7 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wreck blocks up Peachers Mill Road

The Clarksville Police Department responded to a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Peachers Mill Rd. and Allen Griffey Rd.  

Cars crashed at 101st Airborne Division Parkway and Peachers Mill Road on March 10, 2026. (Quinzy Felthauser, contributed)
News
7 months ago
UPDATE: Wreck at Peachers Mill Road backs up 101st Parkway

A wreck at the Peachers Mill Road intersection had traffic backed up on 101st Airborne Division Parkway Tuesday afternoon.

A driver went off Highway 41 near Guthrie on March 9, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
7 months ago
Driver critically injured after car flips into ditch on Highway 41 near Guthrie

A driver was severely injured in a crash Monday night on Highway 41 near the Kentucky state line.

Suspects in a drone theft at Fort Campbell in November 2025. (Contributed)
Crime
7 months ago
Fort Campbell offering $5,000 reward in theft of 4 AI-powered military drones

Fort Campbell this week announced that someone stole four AI-powered drones from the military installation in November 2025.

A motorcycle crashed with a car on Fort Campbell Boulevard on March 8, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
7 months ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist critically injured in crash with car on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash Sunday night on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville.

News
7 months ago
Work week weather: Warm sunny start, then storms in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Warm and sunny weather will start the week, with highs in the upper 70s before a strong midweek storm system brings widespread rain and thunderstorms