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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.

A man was hit by a car on Fort Campbell Boulevard on Aug. 14, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Man hit by vehicle that fled scene on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville Friday night.

AH-64 Apache helicopter at Fort Campbell's Week of the Eagles Air Assault Demonstration on June 22, 2021. (Lee Erwin)
Military
1 month ago
Army grounds AH64 Apache helicopters following death of 2 soldiers in crash

In response to the death of two soldiers in an AH64 Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas, the Army has directed a temporary stand-down.

Makenzie Ellithorpe lawsuit against CMCSS and Matthew Vedder. (Chris Smith)
The Clarksville Rundown
1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How lawsuit in teacher-nude-selfie case could force out full story | PODCAST

A $3.5 million civil lawsuit has been filed in the Montgomery Central teacher nude selfies case, and that will compel the school system and the teacher to finally respond.

An aerial view of the planned grocery site, which will be on the tree-filled area shown, now cleared, at Rossview Road and Rollow Lane, behind Agero and the incoming ACE Hardware. (IDB, contributed)
Business
1 month ago
Grocery planned at Rossview Road east of Exit 8, next to incoming ACE Hardware

Residents of the Farmington and Stones Manor may soon get a grocery store under a deal approved by the Industrial Development Board this week.

Rosson Road looking north from Trough Springs Road. The site for the planned ICE call center would be in the distance on the left. (Christian Brown)
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: No ICE facility is planned in Montgomery County

County Mayor Wes Golden told Clarksville Now that no ICE facility is coming. “I have verified with multiple federal sources that there is no ICE facility coming.

Hummingbird Festival Featuring Plants and Pollinators at Rotary Park on August 19, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
1 month ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Hummingbird Festival, Downtown Market

Don’t miss the Hummingbird Festival this weekend, and it’s a great Saturday for the Downtown Market.

News
1 month ago
Weekend weather: Temperatures near 100, Heat Advisory through Sunday

Clarksville forecast: Hot and mostly clear weather is expected this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s.

Matthew Vedder booking photo in July 2026. (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
1 month ago
Student files lawsuit against CMCSS, teacher who showed her nude selfies

An 18-year-old student has filed a civil lawsuit against Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools and former teacher Matthew Vedder.

Sugarland (Joseph Llanes, contributed)
Entertainment
1 month ago
Sugarland ‘Enjoy the Ride’ tour coming to Clarksville in November

Grammy Award-winning duo Sugarland today announced The Ride or Die Tour, a 26-city U.S. tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Enjoy the Ride.

Plans for the Performing Arts Center on Franklin Street as of Aug. 10, 2026. (Lyle Cook Martin Architects, contributed)
News
1 month ago
Performing Arts Center plan scaled down, smaller building with lower cost

The new plans still call for a 500-seat performance hall, but with some other items removed the projected cost has been reduced by $10 million.

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