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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.

Aftyn Behn and her supporters celebrate her win as the Democratic primary winner in the special election for Congress District 7 during Behn's watch party at the Gray Fox Bar & Lounge, Oct. 7, 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
Elections
8 months ago
‘Tennessee is ready for a new kind of Democrat’: Aftyn Behn on nomination in Congress race | PHOTOS

State Rep. Aftyn Behn has won the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee District 7 in Congress

Elections
8 months ago
‘Tonight is not the finish line, it’s halftime’: Matt Van Epps on Republican bid to Congress | PHOTOS

Matt Van Epps, endorsed by President Donald Trump, has won the Republican Primary to represent Tennessee District 7 in Congress.

Elections
8 months ago
Congress Primary election results: Van Epps wins among Republicans, Behn among Democrats

The Special Called Primary for Congress, District 7, was held today. On the ballot were the Republican and Democratic primaries for the seat.

Entertainment
8 months ago
The Price is Right Live coming to F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville

A touring event based on one of America’s favorite TV game shows is coming to Clarksville this spring with The Price is Right Live.

A burglary at Tobacco and Brew on Dunlop Lane on Oct. 1, 2025. (Contributed, Clarksville Police Department)
Crime
8 months ago
Police seek suspect in tobacco shop burglary on Dunlop Lane

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on Oct. 1 at Tobacco and Brew, 620 Dunlop Lane.

News
8 months ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 traffic back to normal after wreck in Clarksville

Interstate 24 was blocked by a wreck Monday afternoon.

Crime
8 months ago
1 found shot to death in northwest Clarksville

Police found a man shot to death in northwest Clarksville early Sunday morning.

News
8 months ago
House catches fire in north Clarksville, damage contained to garage

A house was damaged in a fire Friday evening in north Clarksville, but firefighters quickly brought it under control.

Clockwise from the top left, Freedom Farms, shooting on Ringgold, house fire, Matt Van Epps.
News
8 months ago
News in Clarksville: 2 deadly shootings, Freedom Farms approved and other top stories this week

Top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including two fatal shootings, a 200-acre rezoning, the shutdown’s impact, and a Trump endorsement.

Matt Van Epps speaking at the Red River Republican Women wine tasting on July 25.
Elections
8 months ago
UPDATE: Congress candidate Matt Van Epps endorsed by Trump: ‘HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!’

With only days to go before the Republican Primary for Congress, Trump’s endorsement prompts fellow candidate Lee Reeves to suspend his campaign.