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.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office patrol car. (MCSO photo)
News
10 months ago
Body found in barn just northwest of Clarksville in Montgomery County

A body was found in a barn on Lafayette Road, just outside the northwest Clarksville city limits on Wednesday.

Clarksville Conversations
10 months ago
Not just cars and bullets anymore: New Clarksville chief on changes in policing | PODCAST

New Clarksville Police Chief Ty Burdine is taking 27 years of experience, training and lessons learned into his new role.

News
10 months ago
UPDATE: Dunbar Cave Road back open after crash near state park

Two vehicles crashed this morning on Dunbar Cave Road in Clarksville, shutting down the roadway.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Holland, with parade scene filmed in Clarksville, premieres this week on Amazon Prime | VIDEO

The Nicole Kidman movie “Holland,” with a pivotal scene filmed in Clarksville, premieres this week on Amazon Prime.

Crime
10 months ago
Man threatens employees with gun during robbery at Walgreens in Clarksville

A man threatened employees with what appeared to be a gun during a robbery at a Walgreens in Clarksville this month.

news
10 months ago
UPDATE: Tornado Watch issued for Montgomery County until 11 p.m.

Clarksville forecast: There is a low to medium chance for severe storms from about 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon through midnight in Clarksville. 

News
10 months ago
News in Clarksville: APSU discrimination policy, Dover Road rezoning, mobile home park stabbing and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including on changes to APSU’s discrimination policy, a Dover Road rezoning, and arrests in a mobile home park stabbing death.

News
10 months ago
1 injured in severe crash on 101st Airborne Division Parkway

One person was injured in a severe crash early Saturday morning on 101st Airborne Division Parkway in Clarksville.