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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 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

Clarksville Fire Rescue responds to a fire on Charlotte Street on April 6, 2026. (CFR, contributed)
News
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: 1 person injured in house fire on Charlotte Street in south Clarksville

Clarksville Fire Rescue arrived to the fire on Charlotte Street to find heavy fire and smoke.

Montgomery Central High School (Clarksville Now archives)
News
3 weeks ago
Why School Board says it’s staying quiet on investigation into teacher showing nude selfies

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board has offered an explanation for the silence and also addressed a rumor about changes to the student harassment policy.

The Fort Campbell railroad bridge near Gate 2 above Fort Campbell Boulevard. Artwork by Paul Jones. (Clarksville Now)
Military
3 weeks ago
Off-duty soldiers may soon be able to carry their private firearms on Fort Campbell

With a change from the Department of War, rules around carrying private firearms on military instillations including Fort Campbell will change.

Clockwise from top left, school bus crash, zinc plant, Checkers, DUI homicide case.
News
3 weeks ago
News in Clarksville: School bus crash, Project Crucible, DUI death verdict and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the aftermath of the fatal school bus crash, updates on the zinc plant project, and a DUI homicide verdict.

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3 weeks ago
Family of girl killed in school bus crash files lawsuit against CMCSS, bus driver

The family of one of the girls killed in the Kenwood Middle School bus crash is filing a lawsuit against the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.

Davis Hunter, kneeling at left in black, with part of his team in 2023 at the Stennis Space Center. Wearing Hawaiian shirts on test days is a tradition for the team. (Contributed, Davis Hunter)
Lifestyle
3 weeks ago
Rossview High grad gives a ‘go’ for launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission to moon

Davis Hunter, born and raised in Clarksville, led one of the many NASA teams that launched the Artemis II crew toward the moon.

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Comedy show, restaurant anniversary, Spring Festival

In addition to an array of church services, there are a few things going on around town for Easter weekend, including a comedy show, restaurant celebration and a spring festival.

News
3 weeks ago
Easter weekend weather: Sunny skies on Sunday, but chance of storms on Saturday

Clarksville forecast: The outlook for Easter Sunday has improved, with no chance of rain in the forecast. Rain is likely on Saturday, though, with a chance of storms.

News
4 weeks ago
Easter forecast: 50/50 on rain this weekend in Clarksville

Easter weekend weather is looking iffy this year, with about a 50-50 chance of rain each day in Clarksville.

AH-64 Apache helicopter at Fort Campbell's Week of the Eagles Air Assault Demonstration on June 22, 2021. (Lee Erwin)
Military
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Hegseth stops investigation into 101st helicopter visit to Kid Rock’s house | VIDEO

Army officials at Fort Campbell are looking into an apparent side trip made by two Apache helicopters to Kid Rock’s house near Nashville on Saturday.