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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.

Crime
10 months ago
Wanted in Clarksville: Man seen breaking into CBD shops, stealing merchandise

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating two commercial burglaries that occurred on May 2 and May 23.

Derek Almada and Cory Jacobson handle the "film cutting" at the Phoenix Theatres grand opening on May 22, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
10 months ago
New Phoenix movie theater opens with ‘film cutting’ at Governor’s Square Mall | PHOTOS

Phoenix Theatres celebrated the grand opening of their Clarksville location Thursday with a marching band, buffet, live music, a “film cutting” and premieres for the Mission Impossible and Lilo & Stitch movies.

News
10 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why cellphone ban during school day this fall is excellent idea | PODCAST

CMCSS will ban phones during school hours this fall, and it can’t come soon enough. Imagine kids having to speak to each other in the hallways!

Fort Campbell's Boots Display Memorial on May 22, 2025. (Jeff Danault)
Military
10 months ago
Fort Campbell honors almost 8,000 soldiers in final Boots Display Memorial | PHOTOS

The final Boots Display Memorial is taking place this week at Fort Campbell, honoring almost 8,000 soldiers who gave their lives for their country.

News
10 months ago
Weekend weather: After Friday, rainy Memorial Day weekend ahead

Clarksville forecast: Try to get in your Memorial Day weekend events on Friday, because there’s a chance rain could dampen the rest of the weekend.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Weekend top picks: Otters, Brantley Gilbert, Beachaven Summerfest, Anime-Fest

Things to do in Clarksville: Here are our top picks, including Spring Into Summer with Brantley Gilbert, Beachaven’s Summerfest and an Anime-Fest.

News
10 months ago
UPDATE: Body of missing 12-year-old boy recovered Thursday morning

The body of the 12-year-old boy who went who went missing on Big West Fork Creek on Sunday has been recovered.

News
10 months ago
2 tornadoes touched down in Clarksville Tuesday, both EF0 causing little damage

The storm that passed through Clarksville on Tuesday brought two tornadoes, both EF0, on different sides of town, according to the National Weather Service in Nashville.