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.

News
5 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic backed up on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

Update, 5 p.m.: Traffic is clearing but still slow from about mile marker 9 […]

Crime
5 months ago
How safe is Clarksville? Crime rate and total crimes decline for 7th year in row

It isn’t just the rate that’s down in our fast-growing city: TBI statistics show that even as the population climbs, our total number of crimes in Clarksville is down as well.

Entertainment
5 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: PEAYple’s Concert, Barks & Brews, Just Plane Fun Day and more

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? There’s at least eight big events taking place.

About 20 students protest the firing of Darren Michael at Austin Peay State University in September 2025. (Contributed)
News
5 months ago
APSU professor who was fired over Charlie Kirk post shifted to suspension

The status of a fired Austin Peay State University professor has been shifted after the university determined it hadn’t followed due process.

The Fort Campbell railroad bridge near Gate 2 above Fort Campbell Boulevard. Artwork by Paul Jones. (Clarksville Now)
Business
5 months ago
Fort Campbell adds 3 Clarksville spas to off-limits list for soldiers

Fort Campbell’s newest list of off-limits establishments includes 21 Clarksville operations, from bars and motels to car repair shops.

News
5 months ago
Work week weather: Wet and stormy week ahead in Clarksville

Clarksville is heading into a wet and stormy week. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each day through Friday

A mobile home caught fire on E Street on Sept. 20, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
News
5 months ago
1 injured, mobile home destroyed in fire on E Street in Clarksville

A man suffered injuries in a mobile home fire Saturday afternoon in New Providence.

News
6 months ago
News in Clarksville: Murder-suicide, Gary the Guardrail, APSU firing and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a double murder-suicide in Wingate and the loss of Gary the Guardrail.