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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.

Podcasts
1 year ago
Clarksville Conversations: Manna Cafe preparing to Combat Hunger | PODCAST

On this episode of Clarksville Conversations, Charlie Koon and co-host Ryan Ploeckelman talk to guest Debra Sutton from Manna Cafe about Combat Hunger

News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Parking, Sprouts, flood basins, ghost tales and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including your guide to downtown parking prices, work on a stormwater basin, and local ghost stories.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 back to normal after wreck near Exit 1 in Clarksville

Interstate 24 westbound was blocked by a wreck Friday afternoon.

Podcasts
1 year ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Where to park, when it’s free – why is this so hard? | PODCAST

Downtown Clarksville has plenty of places to park, but people seem confused about when it’s free and when to pay. We’ve got you!

Fall Guide
1 year ago
Ghost stories of Clarksville: Bell Witch, Ghost Dog and other hauntings for Halloween

Clarksville has its share of ghost stories and alleged hauntings, including of the Bell Witch, the Smith Trahern Mansion, APSU’s library and more.

The Clarksville High vs. Rossview High "Warfield Shield" football game on Sept. 2, 2022. (Ryan Vinson)
Sports
1 year ago
How to sign up for Clarksville Now’s new Sports Report newsletter

Starting this week, Clarksville Now can send you our free weekly Sports Report email newsletter.

The Bikers Who Scare Haunted House for Halloween 2012. (Clarksville Now archives)
Entertainment
1 year ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Arenacross, Harry Potter, Bikers Who Scare, Rocky Horror Show

Things to do in Clarksville: Motocross inside the arena, free Harry Potter movies and opening weekends for Bikers Who Scare and The Rocky Horror Show.

News
1 year ago
Weekend weather: Warm start will give way to rain, sharp cool-down

Clarksville forecast: We will enjoy a warm, breezy start to the weekend before a round of storms and a strong cold front bring a drop in temperatures by Sunday.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing on Interstate 24 after wreck in Clarksville

A wreck has blocked traffic on Interstate 24 eastbound in Clarksville.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: 65-year-old Clarksville man located safely after issuance of Silver Alert

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a 65-year-old Clarksville man.