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.

News
8 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why cellphone ban during school day this fall is excellent idea | PODCAST

CMCSS will ban phones during school hours this fall, and it can’t come soon enough. Imagine kids having to speak to each other in the hallways!

Fort Campbell's Boots Display Memorial on May 22, 2025. (Jeff Danault)
Military
8 months ago
Fort Campbell honors almost 8,000 soldiers in final Boots Display Memorial | PHOTOS

The final Boots Display Memorial is taking place this week at Fort Campbell, honoring almost 8,000 soldiers who gave their lives for their country.

News
8 months ago
Weekend weather: After Friday, rainy Memorial Day weekend ahead

Clarksville forecast: Try to get in your Memorial Day weekend events on Friday, because there’s a chance rain could dampen the rest of the weekend.

Entertainment
8 months ago
Weekend top picks: Otters, Brantley Gilbert, Beachaven Summerfest, Anime-Fest

Things to do in Clarksville: Here are our top picks, including Spring Into Summer with Brantley Gilbert, Beachaven’s Summerfest and an Anime-Fest.

News
8 months ago
UPDATE: Body of missing 12-year-old boy recovered Thursday morning

The body of the 12-year-old boy who went who went missing on Big West Fork Creek on Sunday has been recovered.

News
8 months ago
2 tornadoes touched down in Clarksville Tuesday, both EF0 causing little damage

The storm that passed through Clarksville on Tuesday brought two tornadoes, both EF0, on different sides of town, according to the National Weather Service in Nashville.

Centerstone leadership Ribbon Cutting at The Centerstone Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit Opening on May 20, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
News
8 months ago
Centerstone cuts ribbon on Clarksville’s first Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit | PHOTOS

Centerstone, a nonprofit health system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatments, held an open house and ribbon cutting for its new Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit on Tuesday.

A tree down at Sango United Methodist Church on May 20, 2025. (Edward Long, contributed)
News
8 months ago
UPDATE: Tree damage reported in Sango area, northwest Clarksville after storm

Weather in Clarksville: We are under an Enhanced Risk (level 3 out of 5) for severe weather in Clarksville and Montgomery County today.