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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.

Spring Break Bash at the Downtown Commons on March 20, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
News
1 month ago
Newcomer’s Guide to Clarksville: What to know, where to go, how things work

What’s it like to live in Clarksville? How did it start? Where are the parks? Who’s hiring? Here’s everything you need to know about our city.

Interior of a timber-frame house under construction with exposed roof trusses and scattered wooden planks on the floor.
The Clarksville Rundown
1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Can housing be both affordable and safe? Sprinkler proposal draws fire | PODCAST

Seems simple enough: Require sprinklers in “stacked duplexes.” But Clarksville developers say the costs will make this option for low-cost housing too expensive to build.

Entertainment
1 month ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Kid Palooza, carnivals and cabaret

If you’re looking for bounce houses, carnival games, and all sorts of free fun for the kids, this is the weekend. Three carnival events are planned Saturday in Clarksville.

News
1 month ago
Weekend weather: Rain expected overnight Friday, with slight chance on Saturday

Clarksville forecast: The outlook has improved, with showers and thunderstorms now expected to move into the Clarksville area overnight Friday.

Smiling woman with a nose ring and eyebrow piercing wearing a maroon hoodie.
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Clarksville Police locate missing 32-year-old woman

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 32-year-old woman.

Johnny Ransdell (Contributed)
Elections
1 month ago
Candidate for Montgomery County sheriff qualifies despite 1991 DUI conviction

Johnny Ransdell says his DUI 35 years ago isn’t a violation of state rules on who can run for sheriff. But the state says P.O.S.T. rules treat DUI as a liquor-related violation.

U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Smith assigned to 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment.(Contributed by U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Troutman)
Military
1 month ago
What Army’s new Combat Field Test means for Fort Campbell soldiers

The Army has implemented a new Combat Field Test in an effort to enhance soldier readiness.

Randy Davis, left, and Charlie Koon.
Clarksville Conversations
1 month ago
Clarksville Conversations: Randy Davis on what to expect from new Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital | PODCAST

On this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, Charlie Koon talks to Randy Davis, the first president of the new Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital.

Alabama (Contributed)
Entertainment
1 month ago
Alabama tour coming to Clarksville this summer, with Gatlin Brothers

Country Music Hall of Fame group Alabama is bringing their live tour to F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville this summer, along with Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers.

Group of students in formal wear posing together outside a modern glass-and-stone building, likely at prom or formal event at dusk/night.
Lifestyle
1 month ago
Prom night 2026 for Clarksville Academy | PHOTOS

Clarksville Academy celebrated their 2026 prom on Saturday night at Ruby Cora in Adams.

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