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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 year ago
House heavily damaged by fire in Pollard Road neighborhood of Clarksville

A home off Pollard Road was heavily damaged in a fire on Memorial Day.

news
1 year ago
Work week weather: Rainy start to the week, clearing on Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: The week will start out rainy, but things should clear off Wednesday evening.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Summerfest continues at Beachaven with music, yard games, food trucks and more | PHOTOS

Beachaven Vineyards & Winery is celebrating Summerfest this Memorial Day weekend, with DJs, yard games, live music, food trucks and vendors.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Spring into Summer Festival kicks off with Brantley Gilbert, otters, family fun | PHOTOS

The Spring into Summer Salutes Fort Campbell Festival kicked off in Oak Grove on Saturday, drawing thousands with carnival rides, family activities, and otters. The festival continues Sunday.

News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: School cellphone ban, creek drowning, new theater opens and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the upcoming school cellphone ban, a child drowning in Big West Fork Creek and the opening of the new Phoenix Theatres.

Crime
1 year ago
Wanted in Clarksville: Man seen breaking into CBD shops, stealing merchandise

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating two commercial burglaries that occurred on May 2 and May 23.

Derek Almada and Cory Jacobson handle the "film cutting" at the Phoenix Theatres grand opening on May 22, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
1 year ago
New Phoenix movie theater opens with ‘film cutting’ at Governor’s Square Mall | PHOTOS

Phoenix Theatres celebrated the grand opening of their Clarksville location Thursday with a marching band, buffet, live music, a “film cutting” and premieres for the Mission Impossible and Lilo & Stitch movies.

News
1 year ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why cellphone ban during school day this fall is excellent idea | PODCAST

CMCSS will ban phones during school hours this fall, and it can’t come soon enough. Imagine kids having to speak to each other in the hallways!

Fort Campbell's Boots Display Memorial on May 22, 2025. (Jeff Danault)
Military
1 year ago
Fort Campbell honors almost 8,000 soldiers in final Boots Display Memorial | PHOTOS

The final Boots Display Memorial is taking place this week at Fort Campbell, honoring almost 8,000 soldiers who gave their lives for their country.

News
1 year ago
Weekend weather: After Friday, rainy Memorial Day weekend ahead

Clarksville forecast: Try to get in your Memorial Day weekend events on Friday, because there’s a chance rain could dampen the rest of the weekend.