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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 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

Crime
9 months ago
US Marshals arrest Knoxville man in Clarksville on aggravated kidnapping, assault charges

A man wanted on aggravated kidnapping and assault charges in Knoxville was arrested in Clarksville Wednesday morning.

State Sen. Bill Powers speaks during the TriStar Health announcement event on May 30, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
9 months ago
State Sen. Bill Powers decides not to run to replace Mark Green in Congress

State Sen. Bill Powers of Clarksville, who was among the state leaders considered contenders to replace Rep. Mark Green in a special election, announced Wednesday that he has decided not to run for Congress.

News
9 months ago
Summer to kick off with triple-digit heat index in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Summer officially begins this weekend, and it’s coming in hot. Literally heatwave-level hot.

news
9 months ago
Work week weather: Strong chance of rain every day through Thursday

Clarksville forecast: We have a strong chance of rain pretty much every day this week until Friday.

Local music legends of the 60's and 70's perform Rocking Clarksville at the Customs House Museum on June 14, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Around Town Clarksville
9 months ago
Local music legends of ’60s and ’70s return to stage for Rockin’ Clarksville | PHOTOS

Over two dozen local music legends of the ’60s and ’70s reunited onstage at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center on Saturday for Rockin’ Clarksville, this year’s annual Jammin’ in June fundraiser.

News
9 months ago
UPDATE: Warfield Boulevard back open after rollover crash

A rollover crash tied up traffic on Warfield Boulevard in Clarksville Saturday afternoon.

Clockwise from the top left, Rep. Mark Green, new DMV in Clarksville, Camp Rainbow and firefighter pay rally.
News
9 months ago
News in Clarksville: Green resigning, parking garage to open, firefighter pay and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Rep. Mark Green resigning, a new parking garage to open, and a debate over firefighter pay.

A man who stabbed someone at a bowling center then fled the scene crashed his car on Rossview Road on June 13, 2015. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
9 months ago
Police: Man chased out of bowling center after stabbing 2 people, crashes car

A man who stabbed someone at a bowling center then fled the scene crashed his car and was arrested Friday night in Clarksville.