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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.

Clockwise from the top left, Matt Van Epps, Aftyn Behn, Montgomery County Shooting Complex and Woodstock flooding.
News
9 months ago
News in Clarksville: Fatal shooting details, Congress Primary coverage and other top stories this week

Clarksville local news week in review: New details on a shooting death, Congress Primary results and flooding solutions.

The Matt Van Epps watch party at Shelby's Trio in Clarksville on Oct. 7, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Podcasts
9 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why Clarksville is pivotal, purple battleground in Congress race | PODCAST

With the largest “purple” population in Congress District 7, Montgomery County will play a critical role in the upcoming race.

Military
9 months ago
UPDATE: Gate 10 on Fort Campbell closed this morning over alleged bomb threat, driver detained

Early this morning, Fort Campbell Emergency Services responded to a security threat at Gate 10.

Street Department Director David Smith addressing concerned citizens at the Woodstock Neighborhood meeting on Oct. 9, 2025. (Jazmin Logan)
News
9 months ago
Woodstock flooding: City presents plan for bigger basin, new water pump

City of Clarksville officials presented to Woodstock neighborhood residents a plan to prevent the devastating floods that have ruined their homes.

Soldiers with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, conduct Black Hawk helicopter operations at the Port of Shuaiba on Sept. 20, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Joseph Kumzak)
Military
9 months ago
101st Combat Aviation Brigade coming home from deployment to Middle East

Soldiers of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, are coming home over the next few weeks after a nine-month deployment to the Middle East.

Entertainment
9 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Barbecue, MMA, Oktoberfest, Hispanic festival and more

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? There’s plenty of options, including a barbecue festival, MMA, an Oktoberfest and the Hispanic Heritage Festival!

Mostly sunny skies.
News
9 months ago
Weekend weather: Sunny, mild days ahead, with comfortable temperatures

Clarksville forecast: We’ll enjoy a beautiful, mild weekend with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.

Ballots cast by county and by party in the Congress Primary on Oct. 7, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Elections
9 months ago
4 highlights from Congress primary election in Tennessee | ANALYSIS

Tuesday night’s election had lots of drama, including a surprise upset that turned out to be nothing, a four way neck-and-neck race, and the emergence of Montgomery County as a pivotal battleground.

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
9 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
9 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.