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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.

Obituaries
8 years ago
Melvin Boyd Joiner

Melvin Boyd Joiner, age 85, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Military
8 years ago
Veterans Coalition presents Veterans Community Service Award to Mission BBQ

The award was presented during the 2019 fundraiser dinner and silent auction.

Crime
8 years ago
57 pounds of ‘high-grade’ marijuana found in luggage at Nashville airport

Police searched the bags and found clothing wrapped around a large bundle that smelled of raw marijuana and air freshener.

Education
8 years ago
Austin Peay hosts more than 700 third-graders for ‘Ready to Gov’

Austin Peay State University welcomed more than 700 third-grade students from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.

News
8 years ago
Thunderstorms possible this weekend in Clarksville

Thunderstorms are possible Saturday.

Lifestyle
8 years ago
Executive Director of local Red Cross chapter steps down

Katy Hagstrom began her work with the Red Cross as a volunteer in 2015 and was named executive director for the chapter in 2017.

Crime
8 years ago
Sheriff: Overcrowding leads to violent riot inside Cheatham County jail

More than 50 men were involved in a massive brawl inside the jail this week, which was caught on surveillance camera.

Lifestyle
8 years ago
Fort Campbell wins Army (Medium) Fire Department of the Year award

The department will now compete at the Department of Defense level.

Crime
8 years ago
Suspected Cheatham County drug dealer captured following overdoses

The suspect evaded deputies earlier this week.

Obituaries
8 years ago
Edward Woolston

Edward passed away at age 64 on March 23, 2019 in Clarksville, TN following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.