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
9 months ago
Weekend top picks: Vintage Fair, Kiwanis Rodeo, Downtown @ Sundown

Things to do in Clarksville: Here are our top picks, including Vintage Fair, Kiwanis Rodeo, Downtown @ Sundown

The planned Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Clarksville, May 15, 2025. (Contributed, Ascension St. Thomas)
Business
9 months ago
UPDATE: Ascension Saint Thomas plans full-service hospital with ER northeast of Exit 11

Ascension Saint Thomas has announced it plans to build a new, full-service hospital, with an ER, at Exit 11 in Clarksville.

Crime
9 months ago
Man dies from gunshot wound in Summit Heights in Clarksville

Police responding to a shooting in Summit Heights found a man with a gunshot wound who later died from his injuries.

Crime
9 months ago
Police identify man found dead in woods in Greenwood area, no foul play suspected

Police have identified a body found in a Greenwood Avenue neighborhood earlier this month, and they do not suspect foul play.

News
9 months ago
Lightning strike causes fire at assisted living center in Clarksville

Lightning struck an assisted living center, causing a fire, off Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Clarksville during Monday’s storms.

Entertainment
9 months ago
Weekend top picks: Opening of Downtown Market, Addams Family musical, ‘Inside Out 2’

Things to do in Clarksville: Here are our top picks, including opening day for the Downtown Market, a Roxy play, “Inside Out,” and living history at Fort Defiance.

News
9 months ago
UPDATE: MLK Parkway back open after 2-vehicle crash with injuries

The Clarksville Police Department is working an injury crash that occurred at approximately 2:42 p.m. on M.L.K. Jr. Parkway (76 Connector) near Trough Springs Road.

Crime
9 months ago
UPDATE: Wanted man captured in Clarksville after barricade, attempted escape

Clarksville Police received a tip from a caller who reported spotting the suspect in the area of Darlene Drive.