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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.

Panel discussion on stage with a large U.S. flag backdrop; four people seated, one at a clear podium speaking into a microphone.
Elections
3 weeks ago
Clarksville mayor candidates on sales tax for schools, smart growth, amusement park | VIDEO

Candidates for Clarksville mayor faced questions on the sales tax for schools, support for military families and the Vulcan property.

The Clarksville Downtown Market opens its 2023 season on May 13 (Clarksville Parks and Rec, contributed).
Entertainment
3 weeks ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Downtown Market, March to the Past, ‘Despicable Me 4’

Lots of fun happening around Clarksville this weekend, with the Downtown Market kickoff, Fort Defiance gunfire, a free movie night and a new Roxy play.

A motorcycle crashed on Highway 48/13 on April 3, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
3 weeks ago
Motorcycle rider dies from injuries in April crash near Food Lion on Highway 48/13

A Clarksville man has died from his injuries following a motorcycle crash last month in Montgomery County.

Enicio Uballe (Contributed)
News
4 weeks ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding runaway 14-year-old in Clarksville

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway juvenile.

Cowboy on a brown horse swinging a lasso at a calf inside a rodeo arena, with two men watching behind the gate.
Entertainment
4 weeks ago
First Clarksville Invitational Black Rodeo coming to F&M Bank Arena this summer

A rodeo focused on Black competitors, the first-ever Clarksville Invitational Black Rodeo, is coming Aug. 22 to F&M Bank Arena.

News
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Fort Campbell Boulevard back open after wreck with injuries

A wreck with minor injuries has shut down the northbound lanes of Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville.

The new Congress Tennessee District 7 map proposed this week in the General Assembly. (Contributed)
Elections
4 weeks ago
New Congress districts would carve out portion of Clarksville into same district as Memphis

The proposed redistricting of Tennessee designed to give Republicans all of the state’s seats in Congress would carve out the northwest corner of Montgomery County.

Election Day at the South Guthrie Community Center on Oct. 7, 2025. (Daynnah Carmona)
Elections
4 weeks ago
Election results: Denny wins Commission seat, Burton unseats Garland

Here are the latest results in the Montgomery County Primary Election, with county mayor, sheriff, the entire County Commission and part of the School Board on the ballot.

Jessica Shaffer (Contributed)
Elections
4 weeks ago
Jessica Meyers Shaffer announces campaign for CMCSS School Board, District 5

Jessica Meyers Shaffer has announced her campaign to represent District 5 on the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board.

A semi crashed on Kraft Street on May 4, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
4 weeks ago
Semi crash takes down power lines on Kraft Street in Clarksville

A semi crashed into a utility pole on Kraft Street Monday evening, closing Kraft Street from Frosty Morn Drive to College Street in Clarksville.