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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.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Weekend top picks: Vintage Fair, Kiwanis Rodeo, Downtown @ Sundown

Things to do in Clarksville: Here are our top picks, including Vintage Fair, Kiwanis Rodeo, Downtown @ Sundown

The planned Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Clarksville, May 15, 2025. (Contributed, Ascension St. Thomas)
Business
10 months ago
UPDATE: Ascension Saint Thomas plans full-service hospital with ER northeast of Exit 11

Ascension Saint Thomas has announced it plans to build a new, full-service hospital, with an ER, at Exit 11 in Clarksville.

Crime
10 months ago
Man dies from gunshot wound in Summit Heights in Clarksville

Police responding to a shooting in Summit Heights found a man with a gunshot wound who later died from his injuries.

Crime
10 months ago
Police identify man found dead in woods in Greenwood area, no foul play suspected

Police have identified a body found in a Greenwood Avenue neighborhood earlier this month, and they do not suspect foul play.

News
10 months ago
Lightning strike causes fire at assisted living center in Clarksville

Lightning struck an assisted living center, causing a fire, off Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Clarksville during Monday’s storms.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Weekend top picks: Opening of Downtown Market, Addams Family musical, ‘Inside Out 2’

Things to do in Clarksville: Here are our top picks, including opening day for the Downtown Market, a Roxy play, “Inside Out,” and living history at Fort Defiance.

News
10 months ago
UPDATE: MLK Parkway back open after 2-vehicle crash with injuries

The Clarksville Police Department is working an injury crash that occurred at approximately 2:42 p.m. on M.L.K. Jr. Parkway (76 Connector) near Trough Springs Road.

Crime
10 months ago
UPDATE: Wanted man captured in Clarksville after barricade, attempted escape

Clarksville Police received a tip from a caller who reported spotting the suspect in the area of Darlene Drive.