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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.

News
1 year ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding runaway 17-year-old

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway juvenile,

Congressman Mark Green on the Clarksville's Conversation podcast in March 2023. (Chris Smith)
Elections
1 year ago
Mark Green resigning from Congress after House finishes budget bill

Congressman Mark Green of Clarksville, chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, is resigning his seat in Congress less than a year after his last re-election.

MV-75, 1/8th scale Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) model (Contributed)
Military
1 year ago
101st Airborne showcases next chapter in Army aviation with MV-75 model at HQ

The 101st Airborne Division held a ceremony to unveil a MV-75, 1/8th scale Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) model, at the atrium of division headquarters on June 6 at Fort Campbell.

Helicopters fly over the Air Assault School on Fort Campbell as part of the Air Assault Demonstration during Week of the Eagles on May 21, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Entertainment
1 year ago
101st Airborne Division to celebrate Army’s 250th birthday with Week of the Eagles

The 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell are presenting Week of the Eagles June 9-15, with a special celebration marking the United States Army’s 250th birthday.

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Crime
1 year ago
Police officer arrested by TBI on charge of abusing his 5-month-old baby

A Clarksville Police officer has been arrested by the TBI on a charges that he abused his 5-month-old baby.

news
1 year ago
Work week weather: Stormy Monday, then sunny, clear and hot

Clarksville forecast: After a stormy Monday, the rest of the week should be sunny and clear.

A tractor-trailer veered off of Interstate 24 and crashed down an embankment on June 6, 2025. (Chief Michael Rios, Montgomery County Fire Service)
News
1 year ago
UPDATE: 2 injured as tractor-trailer veers off Interstate 24 down embankment

A tractor-trailer veered off of Interstate 24 and crashed down an embankment Saturday afternoon in Montgomery County.

Clockwise from the top left, Woodstock flooding, Ascension Saint Thomas celebration, Herzing University plans, Buc-ee's.
News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Woodstock history, Tennova hospital plan, Buc-ee’s delay, and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Woodstock’s flooding history, Tennova’s new hospital plan, and Buc-ee’s delays in Oak Grove.

One person was shot at a convenience store on Crossland Avenue on June 6, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Woman shot in car on Caldwell Lane, suffers grazing head injury

One person was shot at a convenience store on Crossland Avenue Friday night.

The Nashville Symphony Orchestra Free Concert at the Downtown Commons. June 5, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Around Town
1 year ago
Nashville Symphony brings big crowd out to Downtown Commons in Clarksville | PHOTOS

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation welcomed back the Nashville Symphony for a free outdoor concert on Thursday at the Downtown Commons.