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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.

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Crime
9 months ago
Police officer arrested by TBI on charge of abusing his 5-month-old baby

A Clarksville Police officer has been arrested by the TBI on a charges that he abused his 5-month-old baby.

news
9 months ago
Work week weather: Stormy Monday, then sunny, clear and hot

Clarksville forecast: After a stormy Monday, the rest of the week should be sunny and clear.

A tractor-trailer veered off of Interstate 24 and crashed down an embankment on June 6, 2025. (Chief Michael Rios, Montgomery County Fire Service)
News
9 months ago
UPDATE: 2 injured as tractor-trailer veers off Interstate 24 down embankment

A tractor-trailer veered off of Interstate 24 and crashed down an embankment Saturday afternoon in Montgomery County.

Clockwise from the top left, Woodstock flooding, Ascension Saint Thomas celebration, Herzing University plans, Buc-ee's.
News
9 months ago
News in Clarksville: Woodstock history, Tennova hospital plan, Buc-ee’s delay, and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Woodstock’s flooding history, Tennova’s new hospital plan, and Buc-ee’s delays in Oak Grove.

One person was shot at a convenience store on Crossland Avenue on June 6, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
9 months ago
UPDATE: Woman shot in car on Caldwell Lane, suffers grazing head injury

One person was shot at a convenience store on Crossland Avenue Friday night.

The Nashville Symphony Orchestra Free Concert at the Downtown Commons. June 5, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Around Town Clarksville
9 months ago
Nashville Symphony brings big crowd out to Downtown Commons in Clarksville | PHOTOS

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation welcomed back the Nashville Symphony for a free outdoor concert on Thursday at the Downtown Commons.

Entertainment
9 months ago
Weekend top picks: Kid Rock tribute, Touch-a-Truck at library, All-White Party

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? Here are our top picks, including a Kid Rock tribute band at Downtown Commons, Touch-a-Truck at the library, and an All-White Party at Liberty Park.

News
9 months ago
Weekend weather: Chance of severe storms Friday and Saturday in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: There’s a risk of severe storms this weekend in Clarksville with strong to damaging winds and heavy downpours.