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, restaurant parking lot shooting, planned Lifepoint Rehabilitation hospital, first day of school and Jordan Harmon.
News
5 months ago
News in Clarksville: 2 killed in shootout, new rehab hospital, cellphone ban and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a deadly shootout, a new rehabilitation hospital and a cellphone ban in schools.

Noah Peterson, right, holds his little brother, Zach Peterson. (Contributed, John Patterson)
News
5 months ago
Family of 18-year-old killed in Clarksville shooting: He was ‘beacon of compassion, strength’

The family of Noah Peterson, who was killed in a shooting behind a Clarksville restaurant this week, said they’re determined to ensure his legacy endures.

News
5 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 24 shut down by wreck in Clarksville

Interstate 24 westbound was shut down by a wreck Friday evening.

News
5 months ago
Second person dies from injuries in crash on Memorial Drive Extension

A passenger has died in the crash that happened Aug. 12 on Memorial Drive Extension near Rushton Lane in Clarksville.

The planned Clarksville Lifepoint Rehabilitation inpatient hospital, as of August 2025. (Contributed)
Business
5 months ago
Lifepoint Rehabilitation hospital plans to join Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville campus

Ascension Saint Thomas has announced another partner on their 96-acre healthcare campus in Clarksville: Lifepoint Rehabilitation hospital.

Hummingbird Festival Featuring Plants and Pollinators at Rotary Park on August 19, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
5 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Tom Petty tribute band, Hummingbird Festival, Seussical Jr.

Here are our top picks for Clarksville this weekend, including a Tom Petty tribute band, the Hummingbird Festival and a kids show at Roxy.

News
5 months ago
UPDATE: 90-year-old killed, 2 women critically injured in crash on Memorial Extension

One of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Memorial Drive Extension, and two others remained in critical condition Wednesday morning.

A man was shot behind Mizu Japanese Cuisine on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. on Aug. 12, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
5 months ago
UPDATE: Police release names of 2 men killed in ‘shootout’ in restaurant parking lot

Two people were injured by gunfire at around 7:30 Tuesday night in Clarksville, and police said they have died from their injuries.