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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.

A CMCSS school bus crashed in Carroll County on March 27, 2026. (Rosalee and Zaviel Lugo, contributed via WKRN)
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Dashcam video shows school bus crossing yellow lines before deadly crash

Vigils are planned and counselors will be available at Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools after two students were killed in the school bus crash in Carroll County.

Joel Cogdell, Lowes Division President of the South, Marcia Clark, wife of late Nathan Clarks and Shannon Tucker, Lowes Regional Vice President, at Lowes on Madison St. in Clarksville road-dedication for the late Nathan Clark on Mar. 27, 2026. (Lee Erwin)
Business
1 month ago
Lowe’s dedicates road in memory of longtime manager Nathan Clark

Lowe’s of Clarksville on Friday paid tribute to longtime store manager the late Nathan Clark with a road-dedication ceremony.

A CMCSS school bus crashed in Carroll County on March 27, 2026. (Michael Stanton, contributed)
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: 2 students killed, several injured in Kenwood Middle School bus crash

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is responding to a deadly crash involving a school bus in Carroll County, about 100 miles southwest of Clarksville.

A man was shot on Greenwood Avenue on Dec. 29, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 month ago
Police seek help solving December 2025 homicide on Greenwood Avenue

Clarksville Police are asking for the public’s help with an ongoing investigation into the Dec. 29, 2025, shooting death of Robert Agee, 39.

News
1 month ago
Weekend weather: Rainy Friday, but sunny for Saturday and Palm Sunday

Clarksville forecast: Showers and thunderstorms will move through Friday, followed sunny skies Saturday and Sunday.

Elections
1 month ago
Early voting expands to 4 locations in Montgomery County, starting April 15

Early voting begins in just a few weeks for the May 5 Montgomery County primary, and for the first time, there will be four early voting locations.

Lifestyle
1 month ago
11 women to remember as part of Clarksville history, from Stockade Annie to Faye Smalley

In recognition of Women’s History Month, here are 11 Clarksville women who should be remembered for what they accomplished during their lifetimes.

Business
1 month ago
5 Star Media Group welcomes new general manager Emily Ward

5 Star Media Group is excited to welcome its new General Manager, Emily Ward, an innovative expert in multi-platform advertising sales.

Firefighters respond to Florim USA on March 22, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
1 month ago
Equipment fire at Florim USA, no injuries or serious damage

A fire broke out at Florim USA Sunday night, with multiple units from the Montgomery County Fire Department and Clarksville Fire Rescue responding.

News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Crash closes Highway 48 near 48/13 split

A crash on Highway 48 has closed the roadway near the 48/13 split.

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