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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.

Aerial view of a busy multi-lane intersection with green fields and a few houses nearby, plus a large building with a parking lot to the top right.
News
1 month ago
Rossview Road, Dunbar Cave Road intersection realignment nearly finished

A key highway entrance into Clarksville has been getting a major makeover, as part of the City’s overall, Transportation 2020+ master plan.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch through 1 a.m. in Clarksville

Storms are rolling across Middle Tennessee this evening, with heavy rainfall expected in Montgomery County.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Enjoy 130 vendors, food trucks at Regency era-themed Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair

The spring Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair is coming up on Saturday, May 2, featuring shopping, music and more, this year with a Regency-era theme.

From the left, Johnny Ransdell, Dexter Mines and Mike Oliver at the Downtown Kiwanis Club on April 28, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
1 month ago
Where sheriff candidates stand on booking log, rehabilitation, retaining deputies

Candidates for Montgomery County sheriff weighed in on key issues, including keeping people from coming back to jail, retaining deputies, and the booking log.

A bicyclist was hit by a truck on Fort Campbell Boulevard on April 27, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
1 month ago
Bicyclist dies after being hit by truck on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville

A man was killed when his bicycle was hit by a truck Monday night on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville.

Two suspects on surveillance video in a series of vehicle burglaries. (CPD, contributed)
Crime
1 month ago
Wanted in Clarksville: 2 young men steal BMW, break into cars

Clarksville Police are looking for two young men wanted in a vehicle theft and several recent vehicle burglaries.

Mugshot of a man with shoulder-length dark hair in an orange prison jumpsuit against a gray background.
Crime
1 month ago
Man found guilty of vehicular homicide in 70 mph head-on collision on Bypass

A man has been found guilty of vehicular homicide and several other charges in a 2023 head-on collision in Clarksville that involved five vehicles.

Mugshot of a young man wearing an orange jail jumpsuit, facing the camera with a neutral expression against a gray background from chest up.
Crime
1 month ago
Woman stabbed to death in northeast Clarksville home, suspect in custody

A woman was stabbed to death in a home off Trenton Road in Clarksville Sunday night, and a suspect is in police custody.

Ceiling-mounted red fire sprinkler head in a room.
News
1 month ago
News in Clarksville: Sprinkler debate, sheriff qualifications, drug tests and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a debate of requiring sprinklers, questions about who can run for sheriff, and roadside drug testing.

Emergency vehicles including an ambulance and fire trucks line a wet street during rain, with a firefighter approaching the rear of a red truck.
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Rain causes wrecks on Dunbar Cave Road, Bypass, Tiny Town Road

A crash at Cave Road has traffic backed up on Dunbar Cave Road.

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