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.

Crime
5 months ago
UPDATE: TBI report says Clarksville Police officer assaulted girlfriend while on duty, in uniform

A Clarksville Police officer has been charged with aggravated domestic assault and kidnapping in a case being investigated by the TBI.

Entertainment
5 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Dr. Seuss play, C4 party, live music at Beachaven and Old Glory

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? Here are our top picks, including a Dr. Seuss play at the Roxy, a party at C4, and live music.

News
5 months ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 westbound returns to normal after backup in Clarksville

Interstate 24 was backed up in Clarksville Wednesday afternoon.

Congressional candidates, from the left, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves and Matt Van Epps, with moderator Buck Dellinger, at the Clarksville Kiwanis Club meeting on Aug. 19, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Elections
5 months ago
4 Republican candidates for Congress talk national debt, Trump agenda at Kiwanis meeting

Four candidates for Congress, District 7, addressed the Clarksville Kiwanis Club, each promoting himself as a Trump ally and reliable conservative Republican.

Plans for the Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville satellite hospital at Exit 11 of Interstate 24. (Tennova, contributed)
Business
5 months ago
State says Tennova-Clarksville can’t move planned satellite hospital to Exit 11

After failing to prevent TriStar and Ascension Saint Thomas from coming to Clarksville, Tennova has now been denied permission to shift its planned satellite hospital to Exit 11.

Crime
5 months ago
1 person hit in drive-by shooting in Tiny Town Road neighborhood

One person was shot in the area of Cainlo Drive and Tiny Town Road last week, and Clarksville Police are looking for a suspect vehicle.

Ka'Bari Carr (Contributed)
Crime
5 months ago
UPDATE: Wanted man arrested in Tiny Town Road car-to-car shooting

A man fired multiple shots at a moving car Saturday morning on Tiny Town Road near Tower Drive in Clarksville.

Billy Dunlop Park in Clarksville.
News
5 months ago
UPDATE: Body of 11-year-old girl recovered from creek at Billy Dunlop Park in Clarksville

Witnesses reported seeing the girl go under the water near the metal bridge at Big West Fork Creek in Clarksville.