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.

The CMCSS School Board convenes for their monthly formal session, Jan. 21, 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
News
5 months ago
Middle school wrestling proposed for Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools

A School Board member has proposed adding wrestling to the sponsored sports programs at middle schools in Clarksville-Montgomery County.

Brittany Covington (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
5 months ago
Woman charged with DUI homicide in 2021 wreck that killed Clarksville man

A Clarksville woman has been indicted on charges that she killed a man in a DUI wreck in 2021.

News
5 months ago
UPDATE: Serious wreck on Richview, Memorial Drive extension traffic clearing

At least one person was severely injured in a crash this afternoon on Memorial Drive extension in Clarksville.

Mega Job Fair at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 12, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Business
5 months ago
Meet employers from over 20 companies today at Clarksville’s 9th Mega Job Fair | PHOTOS

The Mega Job Fair is a regional event featuring businesses from the Middle Tennessee, Clarksville and Fort Campbell area.

MoCo Movie Nights (Montgomery County Government, Contributed)
Entertainment
6 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Free movies ‘Wish’ and ‘IF,’ plus music at Beachaven, Old Glory

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Looking for fun things to do over the weekend […]

News
6 months ago
Weekend weather: Sunny skies, summer heat in Clarksville

Hot and sunny conditions will continue in Clarksville through the weekend, with highs in the low 90s and no rain in sight.

News
6 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic clear after wreck on 101st Airborne Division Parkway in Clarksville

A wreck has blocked traffic on 101st Airborne Division Parkway at Whitfield Road.

Montgomery County Highway Department completed repaving of Outlaw Road in Woodlawn on July 31, 2025. (Joshua Peltz, MCHD, contributed)
News
6 months ago
Outlaw Road reopens, Dunbar Road paving complete in Woodlawn

Repaving and repainting of Outlaw Road is complete, and the road is officially open to traffic in west Montgomery County.