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.

A woman was stabbed at an apartment on McCormick Lane on May 29, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
8 months ago
Police identify suspect in stabbing at apartments off 101st Parkway in Clarksville

Detectives have identified a suspect in the stabbing of a woman at an apartment complex in Clarksville on May 29, and they are seeking help locating her.

News
8 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why more recess in schools matters more than other mandates | PODCAST

The new requirement for more recess in schools started right here in Clarksville, and now it’s catching on in other states. Let’s go!

Rapper, singer and songwriter Flo Rida performs in 2016 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Entertainment
8 months ago
Flo Rida to take Fort Campbell ‘Low’ with free July Fourth concert

Hit-making rapper Flo Rida will be the headliner at Fort Campbell’s 2025 Independence Day Celebration concert and carnival.

Plans for TriStar Clarksville Hospital on May 30, 2025. (Contributed)
News
8 months ago
UPDATE: TriStar plans to bring 68-bed hospital to Tiny Town Road, state hearing date announced | PHOTOS

TriStar Health, part of HCA Healthcare, announced Friday morning it is seeking approval to bring a 68-bed full service hospital with an ER to Tiny Town Road in Clarksville. This is the second full-service hospital announcement in recent weeks, following Saint Thomas Ascension’s announcement on May 15.

The annual Montgomery County Fair, held at the Clarksville Speedway on August 2, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
8 months ago
Weekend top picks: County Fair, Summer Festival, Movie Night and Circus Lena

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? Here are our top picks, including the Montgomery County Fair, Boys & Girls Club Summer Festival and Circus Lena.

News
8 months ago
Weekend weather: After Friday morning, clear and sunny days ahead in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: We have a chance of storms Friday morning, but otherwise this looks to be a fantastic weekend.

A woman was stabbed at an apartment on McCormick Lane on May 29, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
8 months ago
Woman stabbed at apartments off 101st Parkway, suspect at large

A woman was stabbed at an apartment complex off 101st Airborne Division Parkway in Clarksville early this morning.

News
8 months ago
UPDATE: 2 injured in 2-vehicle crash on Purple Heart Parkway

Multiple people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Purple Heart Parkway in Clarksville Wednesday morning.