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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.

Food
6 years ago
Who has the best barbecue? Here are the nominees – vote now in Clarksville’s Best

Clarksville’s barbecue joints are in a competition to see who is the local favorite.

Lifestyle
6 years ago
Who should win the Riverfest Virtual Talent Competition? Cast your vote

Finalists have been selected, and we need your help choosing the first-ever Riverfest Virtual Talent Competition winner.

News
6 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Trenton Road closed by overturned dump truck

Trenton Road was closed on Tuesday afternoon after a dump truck overturned on the side of the road. 

News
6 years ago
County Commission meetings re-open to public in person in September

This month’s Montgomery County Commission meetings will be open for in-person public attendance, after being closed to the public for several months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus
6 years ago
Deaths from COVID-19 now at 30 in Montgomery County, with 3 deaths in last week

The COVID-19 death toll in Montgomery County now stands at 30, after 3 additional deaths were reported in the last week.

Crime
6 years ago
Man gets 10 years in prison for hitting Clarksville officer with car, shooting at police

A Clarksville man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for hitting a police officer with his car and then firing shots at police while he fled.

News
6 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Thunderstorms moving across Montgomery County

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Stewart County Until 4:45 p.m.

Elections
6 years ago
Here’s who’s running for City Council in Clarksville

Here are the candidates in each City Council ward, some information about them, and why, in their own words, they are running for office. 

News
6 years ago
Voting starts for local favorites in Clarksville’s Best

Starting at noon Monday, you can place your votes for your favorite restaurants, shops, schools and more in the new Clarksville’s Best contest.

News
6 years ago
Frosty Morn tower brought crashing down in Clarksville

The iconic Frosty Morn tower crashed down into rubble Saturday morning.