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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 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory expanded, Clarksville could get 0.17 inches of ice

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Montgomery County from 3 a.m. to noon Sunday.

News
1 year ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How do we keep dog rescues from getting overwhelmed into neglect? | PODCAST

The dog shelter in Stewart County was working fine for years, but then they became overwhelmed and dogs ended up in “deplorable” conditions. It’s better now to start looking for solutions than assigning blame. Also, a Clarksville City Council member pushes to fire a DEI officer and use the money to prepare for the end times, a parking garage closes, and Chris reviews the top 10 stories of 2024.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Disney On Ice to bring ‘Frozen’ and ‘Encanto’ show to Clarksville in April

Disney On Ice has planned its next show for F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, and it’s a double-header featuring Frozen and Encanto.

News
1 year ago
Icy roads possible Sunday morning, temperatures plummet to teens next week

Clarksville ice forecast: We could see light ice accumulation Sunday morning in Montgomery County, and highs next week will drop below freezing.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Montgomery County rings in new year with drone show, balloon drop, lighting contest winners | PHOTOS

Montgomery County rang in the new year with a balloon drop, drone show and the announcement of the winners of the Christmas in Clarksville and Deck the County lights contests.

News
1 year ago
House catches fire on New Year’s Day in Cunningham

A house caught fire on Old Highway 48 in Cunningham early Wednesday morning.

News
1 year ago
2024 year in review: Top 10 news stories of the year in Clarksville Now | COMMENTARY

It’s time to click through the Clarksville Now archives for the last 12 months and try to make sense of the year that was, along with my own takes on what happened.

News
1 year ago
Lows to dip below freezing this week, warming shelter needs volunteers

With low temperatures dropping well below freezing several days in the coming week, Clarksville Area Urban Ministries will open its warming shelter at the Madison Street UMC Gymnasium.

Crime
1 year ago
Bella’s Closet trailer recovered, after theft just before Christmas in Clarksville

The Bella’s Closet trailer that was stolen the Sunday before Christmas has been recovered, according to Clarksville Police.

News
1 year ago
New Year’s week weather: Overnight lows to drop back below freezing

Clarksville forecast: Temperatures will swing 30 degrees this week with the return of sub-freezing overnight lows.