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
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.

Entertainment
8 months ago
Week of the Eagles to feature air assault demonstration, concert by American Rebel’s Andy Ross

This year’s Week of the Eagles at Fort Campbell will feature an air assault demonstration and a concert by Andy Ross of American Rebel.

A house caught fire on Porter Hills Court on May 19, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
News
8 months ago
House destroyed by fire after lightning strike in Sango neighborhood of Montgomery County

A house on Porter Hills Drive in Sango was destroyed in a fire that started Monday evening.

News
8 months ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding runaway 14-year-old girl

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for help finding a runaway juvenile.

News
8 months ago
Over 24 hours later, search continues for 12-year-old boy missing in creek at Billy Dunlop Park

Over 24 hours later, search efforts are continuing for the 12-year-old boy reported missing Sunday afternoon, in the area of Billy Dunlop Park in Clarksville.