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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.

News
1 year 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
1 year 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.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
WKRN delivers meals to Clarksville stations for Firefighter Appreciation Day

WKRN visited Clarksville Fire Rescue stations on Firefighter Appreciation Day, May 2.

news
1 year ago
Work week weather: Chance of rain every day this week in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Every day brings a chance of rain this week, with high temperatures bouncing from the 60s to the 70s.

News
1 year ago
Body found in woods off Daniel Street in Greenwood area of Clarksville

Police found a body in a wooded area in a Greenwood Avenue neighborhood of Clarksville Sunday morning. 

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Prom night 2025 for West Creek High School | PHOTOS

West Creek High School in Clarksville celebrated their 2025 prom on Saturday. They held the prom at The Bruce in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Clockwise from the top left, Theary Lim, UPS driver hits truck, MCHS flag football, Replant Clarksville.
News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Wife guilty of murder, new roundabout, UPS driver caught and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a guilty verdict in the death of an Army veteran, plans for a new roundabout, a UPS driver caught leaving the scene and Replant Clarksville.

Military
1 year ago
Expect more air traffic, trucks near Fort Campbell during major 101st Airborne Division training event

Fort Campbell area residents should be prepared for additional military air and highway traffic from May 1-10, as the 101st Airborne Division conducts a major training event.

News
1 year ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why we love roundabouts, Ring cameras, killing 2 birds with 1 stone | PODCAST

Another roundabout is coming, but will this one earn its own name? Plus, a UPS driver is caught on Ring camera smashing into a pickup and driving off. What was he thinking?

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
1 year ago
WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Montgomery, surrounding counties

Clarksvillle weather: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties until 5 p.m.