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, Thanksgiving day shooting, Van Epps victory, Freedom Elementary and UT signing.
News
1 month ago
News in Clarksville: Van Epps goes to Washington, Thanksgiving shooting, Lincoln Homes dispute and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Matt Van Epps being elected our next congressman, a homicide on Thanksgiving and a dispute about Lincoln Homes.

Multiple cars crashed on Dover Road on Dec. 5, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
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1 month ago
UPDATE: 1 killed, 6 hurt after driver goes wrong way, runs red light on Dover Road

Multiple people were injured in a crash Friday evening on Dover Road just west of Clarksville.

News
1 month ago
MISSING PERSON ALERT: Police looking for 26-year-old man

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding 26-year-old Madison Mimms.

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1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What Congress election says about local politics | PODCAST

Montgomery County has picked Republican congressmen by 20-30 percentage points for the last 20 years. But this time, the Republican won by only 8 points. Are we going purple?

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1 month ago
UPDATE: Police ID man found disoriented on Tiny Town Road, family notified

Clarksville Police have found a man on Tiny Town Road who appears to be disoriented, and they are trying to locate his family or guardians.

Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville on December 7, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
1 month ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Lighted Christmas Parade, Spiritfest, Christmas Carol and more

Come on down to downtown Clarksville this weekend for Spiritfest, followed by the Lighted Christmas Parade!

News
1 month ago
Snow could be coming to Clarksville today, but little accumulation

Clarksville forecast: Clouds and light precipitation linger in the area today, with rain expected to mix with snow by late afternoon.

Clarksville Police respond to a barricade situation on South Lancaster Road on Dec. 3, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 month ago
UPDATE: Man arrested after firing shots, barricading himself in apartment

A man has barricaded himself in an apartment after apparently firing shots in northwest Clarksville, causing nearby apartments to be evacuated.