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.

Clockwise from the top left, government shutdown relief, Hankook battery plant, Kroger Marketplace, solar farm in Clarksville.
News
1 month ago
News in Clarksville: Pitts won’t run again, shutdown impact, lead discharge and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top Clarksville stories this week, including the launch of the 2026 mayor’s race, the shutdown impact and a lead discharge from the Hankook battery plant.

News
1 month ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police looking for runaway 16-year-old boy

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

A trailer full of trash caught fire at the Bi-County Transfer Station on Highway Drive on Nov. 7, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
1 month ago
Trailer full of trash catches fire at Bi-County Transfer Station in Clarksville

A trailer full of trash caught fire this morning at the Bi-County Transfer Station on Highway Drive in Clarksville.

Podcasts
1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Vanderbilt news puts Clarksville in health care gilded age | PODCAST

With Vanderbilt University Medical Center taking over the Tennova hospital, Clarksville has ended up in the best of all worlds.

News
1 month ago
In response to shutdown, Clarksville City Council votes to add grace period for CGW bills

The City Council Thursday night moved toward creating an added grace period for Clarksville Gas & Water bill payments.

Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair at Beachaven Winery on Nov. 2, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
1 month ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Vintage Fair, Veterans Day Parade, bull-riding and more

This is a great weekend for fun in Clarksville, with the Vintage Fair, the Cory Rasch PBR Invitational and the Veterans Day Parade!

Crime
1 month ago
Woman charged with hitting officer with car, biting officer during Clarksville Half Marathon

A woman faces multiple charges that she hit an officer with her vehicle and bit an officer after refusing to stop for the Clarksville Half Marathon.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Enjoy over 135 vendors, photos with Santa, Cindy Lou Who at Q108 Vintage Fair Holiday Marketplace

The big annual Q108 Vintage Fair Holiday Marketplace is coming up Saturday, Nov. 8, at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery.