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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.

New Providence Pool's deck covered in ice on Feb. 6, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
Entertainment
7 months ago
Polar Plunge postponed to avoid polar splat at New Providence Pool

The Polar Plunge event that was to be this Saturday has been postponed, since the deck surrounding New Providence Pool is still covered in about 2 inches of ice.

Sheriff John Fuson, County Attorney Tim Harvey, Mayor Wes Golden and Chief of Staff Lee Harrell at the Montgomery County Commission on December 8, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
7 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why county can’t control social media comments | PODCAST

A social media policy from Montgomery County Government fell flat this week when it became clear that certain provisions violated the First Amendment. Turns out, if the county creates a public forum, it has to allow the public to take part.

Conner, Wyatt, and Marleigh Godwin at the Harry Potter Night at the CMC Public Library February 6, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Entertainment
7 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Harry Potter fun, Casino Night, arena fight

As Clarksville gradually thaws out, there are several fun things to do going on, including Harry Potter fun, Casino Night, an arena fight and the Polar Plunge.

News
7 months ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding 14-year-old runaway boy

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for help locating a runaway juvenile.

Howard Winn (Contributed)
News
7 months ago
Dr. Howard Winn, historian, professor, Customs House Museum founder, dies at 85

Dr. Thomas Howard Winn, a noted Clarksville Historian and Professor Emeritus of History at Austin Peay State University, died Sunday at the age of 85.

News
7 months ago
UPDATE: Clarksville Fire Rescue warns of ice dangers, big melt starts this weekend

It’s finally about to melt: A steady warming trend is coming up, with highs climbing into the 60s by Monday.

A home on Lylewood Drive was damaged in a fire on Feb. 4, 2026. (Montgomery County Fire Department, contributed)
News
7 months ago
Family of 5 loses home to fire in west Montgomery County

A house was damaged and a garage destroyed in a car fire Wednesday in west Montgomery County, displacing a family of five.

Ice-covered parking lots at Pisgah Elementary School on Feb. 4, 2026. (CMCSS, contributed)
News
7 months ago
CMCSS to stay closed Thursday, Friday, for 2nd full week of no classes

Creating a full two weeks of closures, Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools will remain closed Thursday and Friday due to remaining ice from the winter storm.

News
7 months ago
UPDATE: Bypass back open after head-on collision

Multiple people were injured in a head-on crash on the Bypass in Clarksville Wednesday morning.

Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies respond to a shooting on Dover Road on Feb. 4, 2026. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
7 months ago
UPDATE: 1 killed in shooting at Dover Road apartments, suspect identified

A man was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex on Dover Road just west of Clarksville in Montgomery County.