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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.

Elections
7 months ago
Early voting expands to 4 locations in Montgomery County, starting April 15

Early voting begins in just a few weeks for the May 5 Montgomery County primary, and for the first time, there will be four early voting locations.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
11 women to remember as part of Clarksville history, from Stockade Annie to Faye Smalley

In recognition of Women’s History Month, here are 11 Clarksville women who should be remembered for what they accomplished during their lifetimes.

Business
7 months ago
5 Star Media Group welcomes new general manager Emily Ward

5 Star Media Group is excited to welcome its new General Manager, Emily Ward, an innovative expert in multi-platform advertising sales.

Firefighters respond to Florim USA on March 22, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
7 months ago
Equipment fire at Florim USA, no injuries or serious damage

A fire broke out at Florim USA Sunday night, with multiple units from the Montgomery County Fire Department and Clarksville Fire Rescue responding.

News
7 months ago
UPDATE: Crash closes Highway 48 near 48/13 split

A crash on Highway 48 has closed the roadway near the 48/13 split.

News
7 months ago
News in Clarksville: Nude teacher selfies, stabbing sentence, confirmed tornado and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a teacher investigated for showing nude selfies to a student, a confirmed tornado and a sentencing in a fatal stabbing.

The Clarksville Rundown
7 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Reason No. 374 why you shouldn’t take porn selfies | PODCAST

If you have porn selfies on your phone … first, why? … but why would you bring that to school, where you might accidentally (he said) show them to one of your students?

News
7 months ago
UPDATE: Police locate 18-year-old Clarksville woman

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding an 18-year-old who was last seen at her residence on Helton Drive on March 18.

Entertainment
7 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Spring Break Bash, Silo Launch Party, Irish Day in Erin

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the sunshine around Clarksville, including the Spring Break Bash, the Silo Launch Party and Erin’s Irish Day Parade and Carnival.

Mostly sunny skies.
News
7 months ago
Weekend weather: Warm days, cool nights ahead for beautiful spring weekend

Clarksville forecast: We have a beautiful spring weekend ahead, with warm and sunny weather and highs climbing into the mid-80s by Sunday.