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.

Crime
9 months ago
Woman charged with murder of 18-year-old with his own gun, stealing shoes, backpack

A woman is accused of killing a man with his own gun and stealing the gun, along with several of his belongings.

news
9 months ago
Work week weather: Chance of storms as highs reach mid-80s in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: We have a chance of storms this week as the temperatures rise.

News
9 months ago
UPDATE: Injured brothers released from hospital after fiery collision on Ashland City Road

A vehicle went up in flames and two people were injured in a wreck Sunday morning on Ashland City Road in Clarksville.

Crime
9 months ago
Police arrest man after 5 1/2 hour barricade in north Clarksville

Police closed off a north Clarksville neighborhood and negotiated with a barricaded man for 5 1/2 hours overnight Saturday before he finally surrendered at about 3:45 a.m.

News
9 months ago
News in Clarksville: The Joseph OK’d, Woodstock flood meeting, Maberry complaint dismissed and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including plans for The Joseph being approved, a Woodstock resident flood meeting, and complaints against state Rep. Aron Maberry being dismissed.

News
9 months ago
Man hit by SUV trying to cross Fort Campbell Boulevard at Walmart

A man trying to cross Fort Campbell Boulevard in front of Walmart was hit by an SUV Friday night in Clarksville.

News
9 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Can anything stop flooding into Woodstock? (Maybe wall of sandbags?) | PODCAST

Tempers flared this week over flood damage in Clarksville, but what can be done to stop it? Maybe a giant wall of sandbags?

Fort Campbell Fire and Emergency Services conducts swift water rescue training on April 24, 2025. (Jeff Danault)
Lifestyle
9 months ago
Fort Campbell rescue teams dive into swift water training in creek on post | PHOTOS

Rescue teams with Fort Campbell Fire and Emergency Services went under in 60-degree water this week as part of annual swift water rescue training.