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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.

Weather map of central Tennessee showing forecast storm total precipitation in inches; green around Nashville indicates 1–1.5", with yellow/orange areas up to 2–3"; legend on left.
News
4 weeks ago
Heavy rain likely Tuesday and Wednesday amid Extreme Drought conditions in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: We should get a good amount of much-needed rain over the next couple of days from a front moving slowly across Middle Tennessee.

Opinion
4 weeks ago
Should Montgomery County Jail booking log be brought back? | POLL

One of the biggest public debates surrounding the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office election has been over the possible restoration of the jail booking log.

News
4 weeks ago
Work week weather: Storms coming back Tuesday and Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: Warm, breezy conditions will start the week before a round of showers and thunderstorms moves in Tuesday and lingers through Wednesday.

Clockwise from the top left, fentanyl homicide trial, Frosty Morn plans, sheriff candidates and Rossview at Old Dunbar Cave Road.
News
4 weeks ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center says no, sheriff’s debate, stabbing death and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a debate over control of the Senior Center, a forum for sheriff candidates and a fatal stabbing

A vehicle is stopped on Fort Campbell Boulevard after a high-speed chase on May 2, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
4 weeks ago
THP chase at 148 mph on Interstate 24 ends with spike strip stop in Clarksville

A Tennessee Highway Patrol chase on Interstate 24 ended in Clarksville with a spike strip stop on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

Close-up portrait of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt with blue stripes, looking at the camera.
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: 38-year-old vulnerable adult missing from group home located, safe

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 38-year-old vulnerable adult.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
1 month ago
Early voting wraps up with 4,638 ballots cast so far in Montgomery County primary

Early and absentee voting wrapped up Thursday for the Montgomery County Primary Election, and it drew 4,638 voters.

Nighttime collage of people around a damaged building with exposed framing and debris; a person in a blue hoodie stands on the right.
Crime
1 month ago
Wanted in Clarksville: 3 vandals cause thousands in damage at Orgain Ready Mix | VIDEO

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a burglary and felony vandalism that occurred on April 6, at Orgain Ready Mix.

Two suspects on surveillance video in a series of vehicle burglaries. (CPD, contributed)
Crime
1 month ago
Juvenile BMW theft suspect arrested after biting Clarksville Police officer on hand

A juvenile who was wanted in the theft of a BMW on Shellie Drive in Clarksville is in custody after resisting arrest and biting an officer on the hand.

Entertainment
1 month ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Q108 Vintage Fair at Beachaven, Greenway 8K, Heritage Fest

It’s a big weekend for fun, with Clarksville’s biggest vendor event of the year: the Q108 Vintage Fair. Plus the Greenway 8K and Heritage Fest at the library.

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