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 month ago
Work week weather: Strong chance of daily showers starting Tuesday

Clarksville forecast: Sunshine to start the week will give way to several rounds of showers and storms through Friday.

Clockwise from the top left, Interstate 24 crash, Woodlawn fire, Elberta Drive flooding, CTS Transit Center move.
News
1 month ago
News in Clarksville: Burkhart’s death, fatal Jeep crash, Transit Center plans and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the passing of state Rep. Jeff Burkhart, plans to move the CTS Transit Center and a fatal Jeep crash.

Jeff Burkhart is sworn in as president of the Tennessee Home Builders Association in 2015, by then-67th District State Rep. Joe Pitts. (Contributed)
Opinion
1 month ago
Mayor Pitts: Burkhart always asked ‘Need anything?’ | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary from Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts on the passing of state Rep. Jeff Burkhart.

Jeff Burkhart (Contributed)
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: State Rep. Jeff Burkhart, longtime government leader, dies at 63 | PHOTOS

State Rep. Jeff Burkhart, longtime Clarksville government leader and businessman, has died at age 63.

Mayor Joe Pitts at the ribbon cutting revealing the restored Public Square arch on July 31, 2025. (Abigail Krieg)
Podcasts
1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What mayor’s race looks like with Pitts stepping out | PODCAST

With Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts announcing he won’t run again, here’s a breakdown on who all is running and how they stack up.

Elections
1 month ago
Congress candidate Terri Christie on immigration, health care, I-24, election integrity

Clarksville Now is giving candidates for Congress, Tennessee District 7, a chance to weigh in on key issues.

Entertainment
1 month ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Holiday markets, tree displays begin

It’s time for the Christmas season fun to begin, starting with holiday markets and tree displays. Here are the top picks for this weekend.

News
1 month ago
UPDATE: 1 killed in crash between car and tractor-trailer on Bypass

One person was killed when a car crashed with a tractor-trailer Thursday morning on the Bypass in Clarksville.

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