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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.

The Clarksville Rundown
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How strange water-absorbing technology could help prevent floods | PODCAST

The county will try to prevent future floods with a strange, rarely-used technology that both soaks up water and prevents erosion. It’s called “trees.”

A driver went off the 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Aug. 21, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 months ago
Driver dies after medical condition causes crash near 101st and Trenton Road

The driver of a vehicle that went off the 101st Airborne Division Parkway Friday morning has died.

A vehicle hit a pedestrian on 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Aug. 20, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Pedestrian with bicycle hit on 101st Parkway, dies from injuries

A vehicle hit a pedestrian Thursday night on 101st Airborne Division Parkway in Clarksville.

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center 1898 Historic Building (Contributed)
Community
2 months ago
Road to 250: Customs House Museum a vital community feature | COMMENTARY

Executive Director Frank Lott on the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action.”

Richview Middle School football hosts New Providence Middle School on Aug. 18, 2026. (Sharon Justice, contributed)
Sports
2 months ago
Richview Middle football wins over New Providence Mustangs

Richview Middle School football, coached by Joshua Richards, hosted New Providence Middle School for its CMCSS district-opener.

Downtown @ Sundown at Downtown Commons. (Montgomery County Government, Contributed)
Entertainment
2 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: PossumStock, MJ, Eagles, rodeo, ‘Wicked’ and more

We have an event-packed weekend ahead, in Clarksville, with music, theatre, a movie, a rodeo and yet more music!

The Fort Campbell railroad bridge near Gate 2 above Fort Campbell Boulevard. Artwork by Paul Jones. (Clarksville Now)
News
2 months ago
Fort Campbell ending bus service to after-school care for off-post CMCSS students

Army families that enjoyed bus transportation for their off-post students to before- and after-school on-post programs will soon have to make other arrangements.

A teenager on a bicycle collided with an SUV on Black Oak Circle on Aug. 18, 2026. (CPD, contributed)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Teen on bicycle injured in crash with SUV in Clarksville

A 14-year-old was hurt in a bicycle crash Tuesday afternoon with an SUV near West Creek High School in Clarksville.

Mega Job Fair at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on April 15, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
Business
2 months ago
Come meet 20 employers, find new career at 11th Mega Job Fair in Clarksville today

The Mega Job Fair is a regional event featuring businesses from the Middle Tennessee, Hopkinsville and Fort Campbell area.

The premiere of "Flapjacks" at The Roxy in 1982. (Tim Ghianni, contributed)
History
2 months ago
Former reporter recalls ‘News Brothers’ efforts to keep Roxy alive in 1982 | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by former Leaf-Chronicle reporter Tim Ghianni on the News Brothers work to keep The Roxy Regional Theatre going in 1982.