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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.

Panel discussion on stage with a large U.S. flag backdrop; four people seated, one at a clear podium speaking into a microphone.
The Clarksville Rundown
1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why you should vote for Riggins, Smith, Zacharias | PODCAST

Have you decided who to vote for in the Clarksville mayor’s race? Here’s the case to be made for each of the three candidates.

Traffic is backed up on both Second and Riverside on Oct. 1, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
News
1 month ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wrecks downtown back up traffic on Riverside, Second, Kraft

At 5 p.m., there were wrecks at Providence and Kraft and at Riverside and College Street.

City Council Ward 2 candidates Eric Claunch, left, and Bill Cody. (Contributed)
Elections
1 month ago
Where do they stand? City Council Ward 2 candidates Claunch, Cody

In Ward 2, appointed Clarksville City Council member Eric Claunch is running for election against Bill Cody. Here are their responses on five key topics.

Hankook Tire in Clarksville.
Business
1 month ago
$800,000 question: Should Hankook pay taxes on raw materials at Clarksville plant?

A question about how much Hankook Tire should pay Montgomery County in taxes under its PILOT agreement came back to the Industrial Development Board this week.

79th Annual Austin Peay Homecoming Parade. October 26, 2024. (Jeff Danault)
Entertainment
1 month ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Downtown concert, Artsville Fest, APSU parade

This is a great weekend for events in Clarksville, including a retro concert downtown, Artsville Fest, the APSU Homecoming Parade and more!

Harry Steven Bratton Sr. (Contributed)
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Police locate missing Clarksville 74-year-old in Chattanooga

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for help finding 74-year-old Harry Steven Bratton Sr.

A home on Skyview Circle caught fire on Sept. 30, 2026. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
1 month ago
11-year-old girl reports fire to 911, Clarksville Police rescue grandmother from burning home

An 11-year-old girl called in a fire south of Dover Road on Wednesday, helping Clarksville Police save her grandmother’s life.

City Council Ward 6 candidates, from the left, Justin Swallows, Chas Uffelman and Zachary Walker. (Contributed)
Elections
1 month ago
Where do they stand? City Council Ward 6 candidates Swallows, Uffelman, Walker

The candidates for the open Ward 6 seat are Justin Swallows, Charles “Chas” Uffelman and Zachary Walker. Here are their responses on five key topics.

News
1 month ago
Heavy rain expected starting Friday to end 20-day dry spell in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: The rain is coming! Warm and mostly sunny weather will give way to a strong chance of rain heading into the weekend.

Clarksville City Council Ward 10 candidates Chris Reneau, left, and Stacey Streetman.
Elections
1 month ago
Where do they stand? City Council Ward 10 candidates Reneau, Streetman

In Ward 10, current council member Stacey Streetman is running for re-election against Chris Reneau. Here are their responses on five key topics.