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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.

Entertainment
4 weeks ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Comedy show, restaurant anniversary, Spring Festival

In addition to an array of church services, there are a few things going on around town for Easter weekend, including a comedy show, restaurant celebration and a spring festival.

News
1 month ago
Easter weekend weather: Sunny skies on Sunday, but chance of storms on Saturday

Clarksville forecast: The outlook for Easter Sunday has improved, with no chance of rain in the forecast. Rain is likely on Saturday, though, with a chance of storms.

News
1 month ago
Easter forecast: 50/50 on rain this weekend in Clarksville

Easter weekend weather is looking iffy this year, with about a 50-50 chance of rain each day in Clarksville.

AH-64 Apache helicopter at Fort Campbell's Week of the Eagles Air Assault Demonstration on June 22, 2021. (Lee Erwin)
Military
1 month ago
UPDATE: Hegseth stops investigation into 101st helicopter visit to Kid Rock’s house | VIDEO

Army officials at Fort Campbell are looking into an apparent side trip made by two Apache helicopters to Kid Rock’s house near Nashville on Saturday.

A duplex fire on Church Court on March 29, 2026. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
1 month ago
One side of duplex damaged in kitchen fire in New Providence

A duplex in the New Providence area of Clarksville was damaged in a kitchen fire Sunday night.

Vigil for students killed in the March 27 Kenwood Middle School bus crash on March 28, 2026. (Hannah Walker)
News
1 month ago
NTSB joins investigation into what caused deadly Kenwood Middle School bus crash

The National Transportation Safety Board will look into bus driver performance, student passenger protection, and the oversight of school transportation operations.

A CMCSS school bus crashed in Carroll County on March 27, 2026. (Rosalee and Zaviel Lugo, contributed via WKRN)
News
1 month ago
Parent describes moments before, after school bus crash that killed two Clarksville girls

When a Kenwood Middle School bus crashed Friday, some of the parents were traveling behind it. What they saw was heartbreaking. But they were able to jump in to help.

The Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner and Auction on March 27, 2026. (Tanner Cernick)
Around Town Clarksville
1 month ago
Montgomery County Republicans gather for Lincoln-Reagan Day event | PHOTOS

The Montgomery County Republican Party hosted its annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner and Auction, with entertainment from Darryl Worley.

News
1 month ago
News in Clarksville: VA Clinic site chosen, police pay raise and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a site decision for the new VA Clinic and a raise for police officers.

Opinion
1 month ago
Mayor Pitts: In wake of bus tragedy, let’s rally around students, families | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts on the CMCSS school bus tragedy:

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