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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.

An apartment complex on Union Hall Road caught fire on Dec. 21, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
11 months ago
2 families displaced by fire at apartments off Needmore Road

Two families were displaced after a fire in an apartment complex off Needmore Road in Clarksville Sunday night.

Rain fills gutters on a house.
News
11 months ago
Work week weather: Rainy start, with sunshine by Christmas Day

Clarksville forecast: Rain chances increase to start the week as clouds thicken Monday and showers become more widespread through Tuesday.

News
11 months ago
UPDATE: Bypass shut down after head-on injury crash with semi and car

A semi crashed head-on with a car Saturday afternoon on the Bypass in Clarksville.

Clockwise from the top left, U.S. Smelter, shooting on Chinook Circle, Christmas lights and APSU quarterback Chris Parson.
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11 months ago
News in Clarksville: U.S. Smelter, fentanyl murder, $1,776 checks and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the U.S. Smelter news, another fentanyl murder case, bonuses for soldiers and more.

A multi-vehicle wreck on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Dec. 19, 2025. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
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11 months ago
UPDATE: 1 killed, 2 critically injured in head-on crash on 101st Parkway

Several vehicles crashed Friday evening on 101st Airborne Division Parkway in Clarksville.

The Clarksville Rundown
11 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What U.S. Smelter news means for jobs, roads, economy | PODCAST

The U.S. Smelter news once again puts Clarksville in the national – even global – spotlight. Here are some ways the news might play out locally.

Entertainment
11 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Christmas lights, Ebeneezer Scrooge and Polar Express

This is a great weekend to check out Christmas lights, with displays at McGregor Park, the Clarksville Speedway, and at houses all around town!

Entertainment
11 months ago
Drive Thru Christmas Light Show on display at Clarksville Speedway | PHOTOS

The Clarksville Speedway is welcoming visitors to its annual Drive Thru Christmas Light Show, which features over 3 million lights and dozens of displays.

Crime
11 months ago
Clarksville man wanted by police in Oak Grove fatal shooting

A warrant has been issued for a suspect in a murder investigation in Oak Grove. Law enforcement is seeking assistance from the public to locate the man.

Vendor's Mall on Fort Campbell Boulevard had a fire on Dec. 16, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
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11 months ago
UPDATE: Store on Fort Campbell Boulevard damaged in fire, highway back open

Vendor’s Mall on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville had a fire Tuesday morning.