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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.

First day of early voting in Clarksville on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
2 weeks ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why you need to question those 3 amendments on ballot | PODCAST

Here’s a snapshot of the three amendments on this year’s ballot – on bail, property tax, and crime victims – and some arguments for and against each one.

News
2 weeks ago
Weekend weather: 30-degree plummet in Clarksville, with lows close to freezing

Clarksville forecast: Much-cooler temperatures and gusty winds are expected Friday, with a slight chance of showers before skies begin to clear.

AMA Partzilla Arenacross at F&M Bank Arena on October 17, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Arenacross, Star Wars, trunk-or-treats

Fun stuff for you to do with the kids includes an arenacross event, a Star Wars movie marathon and several trunk-or-treats!

Land donated to Montgomery County along Matlock Road. (Montgomery County Government, contributed)
News
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: 230 acres with lake donated to Montgomery County for park, greenway expansion

Montgomery County has received a donation of approximately 230 acres of land from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation.

First day of early voting in Clarksville on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
2 weeks ago
2,200 cast ballots by 1st day of early voting, with candidates lining ‘The Gauntlet’ | PHOTOS

Early voting for the Nov. 3 election began Wednesday in Montgomery County with over 2,200 people already casting their ballots.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Thunderstorms move into Clarksville with heavy rain

A strong thunderstorm is headed toward Clarksville with wind gusts up to 40 mph.

Clarksville mayor candidate Brian Zacharias speaks at the Clarksville Industrial Association meeting on May 7, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
3 weeks ago
First 100 days: Brian Zacharias on plans if he’s elected Clarksville mayor

Clarksville Now is publishing articles on plans for first 100 days in office for each mayor candidate. Here is the response from Brian Zacharias.

Clarksville mayor candidate Wanda Smith speaks at the Clarksville Industrial Association meeting on May 7, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
3 weeks ago
First 100 days: Wanda Smith on plans if she’s elected Clarksville mayor

Clarksville Now is publishing articles on plans for first 100 days in office for each mayor candidate. Here is the response from Wanda Smith.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
3 weeks ago
What’s on ballot as early voting begins in state, City of Clarksville elections?

This is the State General and City of Clarksville election, with governor, Congress, General Assembly, city mayor and half the City Council on the ballot.

A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade pilot conducts egress testing from an AH-64 Apache helicopter while equipped with the Advanced Inflight Relief Universal System (AIRUS) at Fort Campbell, Oct. 5, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Andrew Lightsey IV)
Military
3 weeks ago
When you gotta go but can’t get out: 101st CAB pilots test in-flight relief system

The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Campbell completed the first-ever helicopter test flights using the Advanced Inflight Relief Universal System.