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
3 weeks ago
What’s it like inside Dunlop House? State considers property for Register of Historic Places

An application to the National Register of Historic Places includes an array of photos of the Dunlop House in Clarksville, along with information about its history and condition.

Podcasts
3 weeks ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Did football coach step over line with sidelines prayer, Bible quoting? | PODCAST

The assistant football coach was asked to stop waving a Bible and “proselytizing” during a game. Did he cross over the line? Where should the line be?

News
3 weeks ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police looking for runaway 15-year-old girl

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway juvenile.

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Arts Festival, Sevier Days, Dueling Pianos, BWC Toy Run

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? Here are our top picks, including the Govs Creative Arts Festival and Sevier Days.

CMCSS Chief Communications Officer Anthony Johnson presents information to the School Board on the expansion of middle school sports on Sept. 9, 2025. (Chris Smith)
News
4 weeks ago
What it would cost to add wrestling, soccer, baseball, other sports in CMCSS middle schools

A recent proposal to offer middle school wrestling in Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools has prompted a larger discussion.

Business
4 weeks ago
Zen Crown Head Spa offers beauty treatments, plus sublime relaxation | VIDEO

Zen Crown Head Spa, found on Tiny Town Road, offers head massage, facials, exfoliation and other services.

Northwest High School assistant football coach Trey Campbell leads the team in prayer during the FCHS Jamboree on Aug. 15, 2025. (Hannah Walker)
News
4 weeks ago
CMCSS: Assistant coach left game on his own, amid behavior described as ‘defiant,’ ‘unreasonable’

An assistant football coach who was praying with students at a football game Friday night left on his own, according to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.

Sprouts Farmers Market
Business
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Sprouts Farmers Market to open organic grocery store location in Clarksville

Sprouts Farmers Market, which offers a natural and organic food selection, plans to open its next location in Clarksville.

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