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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.

The Democratic watch party at Joker's Comedy Club on Aug. 6, 2026. (Nia Holland)
Elections
2 weeks ago
‘They have to come to us now’: Democrats flip 4 seats, win majority in County Commission

The 21-member Montgomery County Commission has gone from being evenly split to having an 11-member Democratic majority.

Man speaking into a handheld microphone on stage with a red backdrop and campaign-style text behind him.
Elections
2 weeks ago
‘It’s an honor to keep serving’: Golden re-elected as Montgomery County mayor

Wes Golden easily won re-election as Montgomery County mayor Thursday night in a three-way race, carrying close to 60% of the vote.

Politician in a white suit shakes hands with a supporter in a blue blazer at a campaign event, surrounded by volunteers in a red-walled room with signs and stickers.
Elections
2 weeks ago
How Montgomery County voted in governor, Congress, Senate primaries

Sen. Marsha Blackburn has won the Republican nomination for governor in a fairly close three-way race against John Rose and Monty Fritts.

Mike Oliver at the MOCO Republican watch party at Clyde's of Clarksville on August 6, 2026 (Wesley Irvin).
Elections
2 weeks ago
‘It’s an ecstatic feeling’: Mike Oliver elected Montgomery County sheriff | PHOTOS

Mike Oliver won a tightly contested race for Montgomery County sheriff Thursday, defeating Johnny Ransdell and Dexter Mines.

Cars wrecked on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on Aug. 6, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Wilma Rudolph Boulevard lanes reopened after wreck

The Clarksville Police Department is working a wreck with injuries on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. and Old Trenton Road.

Elections
2 weeks ago
Election results: Oliver wins sheriff, Golden re-elected, 3 commissioners unseated

Here are voting results for the Montgomery County General Election, with mayor, sheriff, County Commission and School Board on the ballot.

Northwest High School Election Day, Nov. 5 2024. (Jordan Renfro)
Elections
2 weeks ago
14 candidates sail through Montgomery County election unopposed

Of the 33 races on Thursday’s Montgomery County General Election ballot, 19 were contested and 14 were uncontested.

Poor Man's Country Club at 1776 Madison Street. (Contributed by Poor Man's Country Club)
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
This weekend in Clarksville: ’90s at Commons, ‘Freakier Friday,’ Last Jam at Poor Man’s

We have blasts from the past this weekend, with Downtown @ Sundown, a free movie at Stokes Park and the last show for Poor Man’s Country Club.

News
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Traffic back to normal after crash on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

A crash near Exit 4 has blocked westbound traffic on Interstate 24 in Clarksville.

Election Day at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church precinct on Aug. 6, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
2 weeks ago
Election Day voting begins in Montgomery County with mayor, sheriff on ballot

Today is Election Day for the Montgomery County General Election and Tennessee Primary, with voting 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your precinct.