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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
Edwin “Piggy” W. Smith

Edwin “Piggy” W. Smith, 95, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare of Clarksville.

Elections
8 years ago
GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander of TN not seeking 2020 re-election

Alexander’s announcement leaves an open 2020 race after a 2018 election in which Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee declined to run again.

Obituaries
8 years ago
Phillip “Glenn” Dycus

Phillip “Glenn” Dycus, 48, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Spring Meadows Healthcare.

Obituaries
8 years ago
Helen Elizabeth Luedtke

Helen Elizabeth Luedtke, 94, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at her residence.

APSU
8 years ago
Austin Peay announces Red Zone section for football games beginning 2019

Athletic department officials have announced the Red Zone, which will house all general admission seating on the east side of Fortera Stadium, in Sections J-P.

News
8 years ago
TDOT halts highway construction for Christmas holiday

Except for a few long-term closures which must remain in place for safety, all construction related closures will be suspended during the holiday period.

News
8 years ago
Second earthquake in 4 days centered in eastern Tennessee

Geologists say the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 12 miles (20 kilometers).

Crime
8 years ago
Search for murder suspects leads Clarksville police to accomplice

Police did not find the suspects, but while executing a search warrant they did find a man who is suspected of being an accessory to the crime after the fact.

Military
8 years ago
150 soldiers to return to Fort Campbell from Afghanistan deployment

The Screaming Eagles synchronized U.S. counterterrorism operations during the mission.

Education
8 years ago
PHOTOS: APSU Winter Commencement 2018 Afternoon Ceremony

See photos from the Dec. 14, 2018 afternoon ceremony.