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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.

News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Traffic back to normal after crash on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

A crash near Exit 4 has blocked westbound traffic on Interstate 24 in Clarksville.

Election Day at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church precinct on Aug. 6, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
1 month ago
Election Day voting begins in Montgomery County with mayor, sheriff on ballot

Today is Election Day for the Montgomery County General Election and Tennessee Primary, with voting 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your precinct.

Mega Job Fair at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on April 15, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
Business
1 month ago
Looking for people to hire? Find candidates at Mega Job Fair this month in Clarksville

Employers looking to fill open positions have a perfect opportunity to meet dozens of local candidates in-person at the 11th Mega Job Fair in Clarksville.

Mostly sunny skies.
news
1 month ago
Work week weather: Dry and sunny, with temps warming toward 90

Clarksville forecast: Dry and sunny weather will dominate the forecast for most of the workweek, with temperatures gradually warming into the lower 90s by Thursday.

101st Combat Aviation Brigade CW2 Julian Dilg logs critical performance data in the flight simulator for the MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor. (Photo by Capability Program Executive Aviation via US Army)
Military
1 month ago
101st Airborne soldiers give feedback on MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor pilot display

Insights gathered during the evaluation by 101st Combat Aviation Brigade soldiers provide the necessary evidence to shape final display configurations in the new tiltrotor.

Clockwise from the top left, Founders Inc., Lone Oak Picnic, Clarksville Throttle museum, APSU football.
News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center lawsuit, school sales tax debate, car museum and other top stories this week

The top local news stories in Clarksville this week, including a senior center lawsuit, city projects on hold, and an antique car museum.

Wesley Hall of 5 Star Media Group watched Spider-Man for 36 hours straight.
Lifestyle
2 months ago
Clarksville fan watches ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ for 36 hours straight

Supported by his co-workers at 5 Star Media Group, Wesley Hall watched “Spider-Man” for 12 back-to-back showings.

Bearded man in a black KATs shirt raises both arms amid cheering crowd at a football stadium.
Sports
2 months ago
Nashville Kats Tailgate coming up Sunday ahead of playoff game at F&M Bank Arena

Before the Nashville Kats take the field for a playoff game against the Michigan Arsenal, kick off game day with fellow fans at the Nashville Kats Tailgate.

The Clarksville Rundown
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What Costco will do for Clarksville, and why it took a deal | PODCAST

Now that we know Costco is planning to open in Clarksville, let’s talk about what it took to get them here and what’s in it for us.

Museum exhibit with glass cases of military uniforms and weapons, and a sand diorama featuring soldiers firing a large gun.
Opinion
2 months ago
Letter: Contributions of women missing from Wings of Liberty Museum | OPINION

Contributed commentary from veteran Marie Pauley on the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Tennessee Museum:

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