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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.

Elections
9 years ago
Trump backs Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee GOP US Senate bid

Trump tweeted Thursday that the sitting congresswoman is a “wonderful woman who has always been there when we have needed her.”

Education
9 years ago
Tennessee lawmakers scramble to pass fix to TNReady testing problems

House lawmakers fumed and some wanted to hold up passage of the budget until they came up with a legislative fix.

Crime
9 years ago
‘Gangster Disciples’ member indicted for 2007 Clarksville murder

The indictment says the suspect waited outside Dodge’s Chicken for the victim, then followed him and fatally shot him on Tobacco Road.

Lifestyle
9 years ago
Weekend Top Picks

Need something to do this weekend?

News
9 years ago
Tennessee passes bill to impose work requirements

If signed into law, the bill would authorize TennCare to seek a waiver under President Donald Trump’s administration, which is allowing state Medicaid work requirements.

Education
9 years ago
APSU professors to present documentary at Nashville Film Festival

The “Clarksville 1937” documentary, selected for the festival’s Tennessee First Competition, will be shown at 8:45 p.m. on May 11, and at 5:30 p.m. on May 14.

Crime
9 years ago
3 former US Army soldiers convicted in contract killing

Joseph Hunter, a onetime sergeant from Kentucky with a Special Forces background, was one of the convicted ex-soldiers.

Pets of the Week
9 years ago
Pets of the Week

See photos and descriptions of adoptable pets.

News
9 years ago
Police: 3 found dead in parked car with Tennessee tags in California

It’s not immediately clear to authorities how they died.

High Schools
9 years ago
Clarksville High pulls out win in late innings against Rossview

Clarksville plays district rival Northwest on Monday. Rossview plays district rival Northeast on Monday.