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
1 month ago
UPDATE: 1 killed in crash between car and tractor-trailer on Bypass

One person was killed when a car crashed with a tractor-trailer Thursday morning on the Bypass in Clarksville.

News
1 month ago
Weekend weather: Warm start but chilly finish to weekend in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Warm weather will continue into Saturday before a cold front moves through, bringing a chance of showers and a drop in temperatures Sunday.

Elections
1 month ago
Congress candidate Jon Thorp on immigration, health care, I-24, partisanship

Clarksville Now is giving candidates for Congress, Tennessee District 7, a chance to weigh in on key issues.

A house fire on Dailey Road in Woodlawn on Nov. 12, 2025. (Montgomery County Fire Service, contributed)
News
1 month ago
2 people hurt, 3 dogs missing, home destroyed in Montgomery County fire

Two people were flown by LifeFlight to Nashville after a house fire in Montgomery County Wednesday night.

Clarksville Fire Rescue crews respond to a crash into the Red River at Interstate 24 on Nov. 13, 2025. (CFR, contributed)
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: 52-year-old man killed after Jeep crashes into Red River at Interstate 24

A vehicle crashed into the Red River on Interstate 24 Thursday morning in Clarksville.

Congressional candidate Matt Van Epps at the Clarksville Kiwanis Club meeting on Aug. 19, 2025. (Joshua Peltz, contributed)
Elections
1 month ago
Congress candidate Matt Van Epps on immigration, health care, I-24, nuclear energy

Clarksville Now is giving candidates for Congress, Tennessee District 7, a chance to weigh in on key issues.

Congressional candidate state Rep. Aftyn Behn at Clarksville Now on Oct. 29, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
1 month ago
Congress candidate Aftyn Behn on immigration, health care, I-24, affordability crisis

Clarksville Now is giving candidates for Congress, Tennessee District 7, a chance to weigh in on key issues.

Crime
1 month ago
UPDATE: 3rd teenager arrested in shooting death of 19-year-old in Clarksville

A man was shot to death on State Line Road in Clarksville Sunday night, and two people have been arrested.