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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 27 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

The Clarksville Transit Station in 2019. (Clarksville Now archives)
News
1 year ago
CTS to hold open house to discuss moving city bus station to another location

The city plans to jump back into public discussions of moving the Clarksville bus station away from the middle of downtown.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 back open after 2-vehicle crash in Clarksville

Interstate 24 westbound was shut down by a two-vehicle crash near mile marker 2 in Clarksville Sunday night.

Clockwise from the top left, School Board immigration debate, THP chase crash, Gary the Guardrail and Keke's Breakfast Cafe.
News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Book ban upended, immigration debate, THP chase crash and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a judge overturning a Fort Campbell Schools book ban and a debate over undocumented students.

Crime
1 year ago
Men from Nashville, Murfreesboro arrested in Clarksville Walmart bank robbery

One man from Murfreesboro and another from Nashville have been arrested in this week’s robbery of a bank in a Clarksville Walmart.

Podcasts
1 year ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Should local School Board weigh in on immigration? | PODCAST

A state move to deny enrollment to undocumented students recently came up at the School Board. But is it the local board’s business to weigh in on these issues?

Business
1 year ago
How do I consolidate credit card debt? | Ask the Expert

There are several ways to consolidate credit card debt. Combining debts into a single balance transfer card or loan with a lower interest rate may help you pay off that debt faster.

Opinion
1 year ago
Letter: School Board should protect all children, including undocumented | OPINION

Contributed commentary from Christine S. McKinney, chair, Montgomery County Democratic Party, on the School Board’s vote on the immigration and enrollment issue.

Entertainment
1 year ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Fright on Franklin, festivals, APSU parade and much more

This is the big weekend for Halloween fun in Clarksville, with events going on everywhere, including Fright on Franklin.

Rain fills gutters on a house.
News
1 year ago
Weekend weather: Clouds, cooler temps, rain chances return this weekend

Clarksville forecast: After a stretch of sunny fall weather, clouds and cooler temperatures are moving back in this weekend.

A house on Fossil Drive caught fire on Oct. 21, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
1 year ago
House destroyed by fire off Trenton Road, 2 dogs and snake rescued

A house on Fossil Drive caught fire Tuesday evening, according to Clarksville Fire Rescue.