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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.

Richview Middle School football hosts New Providence Middle School on Aug. 18, 2026. (Sharon Justice, contributed)
Sports
2 months ago
Richview Middle football wins over New Providence Mustangs

Richview Middle School football, coached by Joshua Richards, hosted New Providence Middle School for its CMCSS district-opener.

Downtown @ Sundown at Downtown Commons. (Montgomery County Government, Contributed)
Entertainment
2 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: PossumStock, MJ, Eagles, rodeo, ‘Wicked’ and more

We have an event-packed weekend ahead, in Clarksville, with music, theatre, a movie, a rodeo and yet more music!

The Fort Campbell railroad bridge near Gate 2 above Fort Campbell Boulevard. Artwork by Paul Jones. (Clarksville Now)
News
2 months ago
Fort Campbell ending bus service to after-school care for off-post CMCSS students

Army families that enjoyed bus transportation for their off-post students to before- and after-school on-post programs will soon have to make other arrangements.

A teenager on a bicycle collided with an SUV on Black Oak Circle on Aug. 18, 2026. (CPD, contributed)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Teen on bicycle injured in crash with SUV in Clarksville

A 14-year-old was hurt in a bicycle crash Tuesday afternoon with an SUV near West Creek High School in Clarksville.

Mega Job Fair at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on April 15, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
Business
2 months ago
Come meet 20 employers, find new career at 11th Mega Job Fair in Clarksville today

The Mega Job Fair is a regional event featuring businesses from the Middle Tennessee, Hopkinsville and Fort Campbell area.

The premiere of "Flapjacks" at The Roxy in 1982. (Tim Ghianni, contributed)
History
2 months ago
Former reporter recalls ‘News Brothers’ efforts to keep Roxy alive in 1982 | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by former Leaf-Chronicle reporter Tim Ghianni on the News Brothers work to keep The Roxy Regional Theatre going in 1982.

Drinking water during heat wave.
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Heat Advisory continues, with index up to 106 today

Clarksville forecast: Hot weather will continue Monday, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and heat index values topping 100 degrees.

News
2 months ago
Extreme Heat Warning issued for Clarksville with heat index up to 112

An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties through 7 p.m. Sunday.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Military-grade blasting cap found in donated bag at Goodwill

The Goodwill Store on Needmore Road has been evacuated over a possible explosive device found in a donated bag.

Clockwise from the top left, In-N-Out, grocery plans, planned ICE call center and Chi-Town Hot Dogs.
News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Student lawsuit, Exit 8 grocery, In-N-Out and other top stories this week

The top local news in Clarksville this week, including a lawsuit in the case of the teacher’s nude selfies, plans for a grocery at Exit 8 and an In-N-Out at Exit 4.