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.

Clockwise from the top left, tap water flavor, 101st Airborne Division deployment, No Way Jose #1 Taqueria, and major retail planning.
News
5 months ago
News in Clarksville: Major retail planning, 101st Airborne deployment, water taste complaints

The top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a rezoning for a major retailer, a 101st Airborne Division deployment and a hike in tourism spending.

An SUV crashed halfway into a townhouse on Drayton Drive on Sept. 5, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
News
5 months ago
SUV crashes into townhouse off Fort Campbell Boulevard

An SUV crashed halfway into a townhouse in north Clarksville Friday night.

Podcasts
5 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why our water’s been tasting funny | PODCAST

Dry weather has done a number on the taste of Clarksville’s water, but don’t worry: Those earthy flavors are safe, and things should be back to normal soon.

A tractor-trailer overturned on International Boulevard on Sept. 5, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
5 months ago
UPDATE: Tractor-trailer driver rescued from cab by Clarksville firefighters | PHOTOS

A tractor-trailer overturned on International Boulevard at Corporate Parkway in Clarksville, trapping the driver inside.

Entertainment
5 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Stevie Wonder tribute band, PossumStock, F2 Con

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? Here are our top picks, including a Stevie Wonder tribute band, PossumStock, F2 Con and more.

A 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagle patch (US Army, contributed)
Military
5 months ago
101st Airborne Division Headquarters deployed to U.S.-Mexico border starting in October

The 101st Airborne Division Headquarters will take over the role of Joint Task Force headquarters from the 10th Mountain Division at the U.S.-Mexico border.

A motorcycle and car crashed on Tylertown Road on Sept. 3, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
News
5 months ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on Tylertown Road

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash Wednesday afternoon on Tylertown Road in Clarksville.

Elections
5 months ago
Voter registration deadline closes in for primary election for vacancy in Congress

Eligible Tennessee residents wanting to vote in the upcoming Oct. 7 congressional special election primary must register to vote by Sept. 8