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
12 months ago
News in Clarksville: Plans for Dunlop House, school vouchers, warming shelter and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now.

Military
12 months ago
Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools

At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement and anything else related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

News
12 months ago
UPDATE: 4-5 inches of rain expected, major flooding predicted for Red River in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Another 4-5 inches of rain expected to fall this weekend on already saturated ground in Clarksville, leading to a Flood Watch from midnight Friday through noon Sunday.

The Big Lots parking lot on Riverside Drive, with the proposed site for the apartment complex shown on the hillside at right, on Feb. 12, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
12 months ago
How apartment building could unlock Riverside Drive revitalization, attract grocery to replace Big Lots

While much of the discussion of the proposed apartment complex has centered on traffic and housing, another set of concerns was raised this week: the need to revitalize Riverside Drive, coupled with the lack of grocery stores in the area.

News
12 months ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 traffic clearing after crash in Clarksville

A two-vehicle wreck has traffic congested on Interstate 24 eastbound in Clarksville.

News
12 months ago
Storms could bring up 6 inches of rain to Clarksville this week, raising flooding concerns

Clarksville rain forecast: With multiple days of rain coming up, Clarksville could get 4-6 inches of rain, causing creeks and rivers to rise. 

news
12 months ago
Work week weather: Strong chance of rain for several days

Clarksville forecast: Rain is in the forecast for the next several days, possibly letting up by week’s end.

News
12 months ago
News in Clarksville: Homeless children, DEI debates, teenager shot and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including on homeless children, state and local DEI debates and the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old.