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.

A vehicle crashed into a utility pole on North Liberty Church Road on Jan. 9, 2026. (Dash 10 Media)
News
3 weeks ago
Vehicle crashes into utility pole on North Liberty Church Road

Two people were seriously injured in a crash in northwest Clarksville Friday afternoon.

Divers recover a body from the Cumberland River on Jan. 9, 2026. (Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, contributed)
News
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Woman, dog recovered from van in Cumberland River south of Clarksville

A vehicle went into the Cumberland River Friday morning south of Clarksville.

News
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: 2 wrecks on Interstate 24, lanes of MLK Jr. Parkway closed by injury crash

An injury crash had part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway closed Wednesday afternoon.

A suspect police say took dressing room photos in the Clarksville Target. (CPD, contributed)
Crime
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Police arrest man accused of taking dressing room photos on Christmas Eve

A Robertson County man is wanted by Clarksville Police for taking dressing room photos of a woman in Target on Christmas Eve, according to a CPD news release.

The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Mayor's Power Breakfast on Jan. 6, 2026. (Chris Smith)
News
4 weeks ago
Fairgrounds, Highway 374, Greenway: Updates on key projects from Mayor’s Power Breakfast

Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden provided updates on several key initiatives that are underway from county government.

Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Winter fun guide 2026: Concerts, festivals, galas and movies coming up in Clarksville

Here are some of the upcoming events in Clarksville and Montgomery County this winter, through the end of March.

Elections
4 weeks ago
Who’s running for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission? Here’s the list so far

The Montgomery County primary for mayor, sheriff, the entire commission and part of the School Board is coming up, and candidates have begun throwing their hats into the ring.

News
4 weeks ago
Work week weather: Warmer days with sun, then daily chance of rain

Clarksville forecast: A stretch of mild, springlike weather is expected to continue through midweek, with highs climbing into the mid- to upper 60s.

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