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.

News
11 months ago
UPDATE: Increasing risk of severe storms this weekend, with hail, tornadoes possible

The chances of severe weather in Clarksville this weekend are increasing, with damaging straight-line winds and tornadoes possible.

News
11 months ago
10 women to remember as part of Clarksville history, from Stockade Annie to Wilma Rudolph

In recognition of Women’s History Month, here are 10 Clarksville women who should be remembered for what they accomplished during their lifetimes.

news
11 months ago
Work week weather: Sunny, warm days ahead, with rain by end of week

Clarksville forecast: We have a beautiful, sunny week ahead, but it will end with a strong chance of showers.

News
11 months ago
News in Clarksville: Riverside Drive developments, murder details, historic home fire and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Riverside Drive developments, murder details revealed, and the 101st Airborne getting orders for the southern border.

News
11 months ago
Fire breaks out at Waste Connections Transfer Station in Clarksville

A fire broke out at the Waste Connections Transfer Station on Tylertown Road in Clarksville Friday night.

News
11 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Big Lots is back, apartments are out, grocery hunt continues | PODCAST

After weeks of closeout sales, Big Lots dropped a big surprise this week: They’ll reopen with new owners. Meanwhile, the planned five-story apartments next door failed to get rezoning. Here’s what all of that means for plans to attract a grocery to Riverside Drive.

Military
11 months ago
Additional 300 101st Airborne Division soldiers depart for southern border

Approximately 300 Fort Campbell soldiers have been deployed to help protect and enforce the U.S. southern border.

Business
11 months ago
Big Lots to remain open in Clarksville, grocery store recruiting to continue

Plans to replace the Big Lots that was going out of business on Riverside Drive got complicated Thursday afternoon with surprise word that a company that is purchasing hundreds of Big Lots stores nationwide is also buying the Clarksville location.