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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.

City Council Ward 7 candidates Christina Hardesty, left, and John Dewey Robinson. (Contributed)
Elections
1 month ago
Where do they stand? City Council Ward 7 candidates Robinson, Hardesty

The candidates for the open Clarksville City Council Ward 7 seat are Christina Hardesty and John Dewey Robinson. Here are their responses on five key topics.

News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 clearing after wreck near Robertson County line

Interstate 24 was backed up Monday afternoon headed into Clarksville, apparently by a wreck.

News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Rollover crash closes lanes on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A rollover crash involving two vehicles has blocked the intersection of Fort Campbell Blvd. and Ringgold Rd. in Clarksville.

Clarksville mayor candidates, from the left, Mark Riggins, Wanda Smith and Brian Zacharias. (Contributed)
Elections
1 month ago
Where do they stand? Mayor of Clarksville candidates on streets, taxes, flooding

The candidates for Clarksville mayor are Mark Riggins, Wanda Smith and Brian Zacharias. Here are their responses on five key topics.

Clockwise from the top left, Kenwood Middle School bus crash, Konen double murder trial, LST 325, Toys 'R' Us.
News
1 month ago
News in Clarksville: Bus driver charges, double-murder trial, Toys ‘R’ Us and other top stories this week

The top local news in Clarksville this week, including charges in the fatal school bus wreck, a double-murder trial, and the return of Toys “R” Us.

The TDOT dump truck that was hit in the Kenwood Middle School bus crash on March 27, 2026. (Tennessee Highway Patrol photo, contributed)
The Clarksville Rundown
1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What’s next in Kenwood school bus crash investigation? | PODCAST

The driver in the fatal Kenwood Middle School bus crash will only face minor traffic charges. Here’s what that tells us about what happened, and what comes next.

Patrons enjoy Oktoberfest at Star Spangled Brewing Co. in 2021. (Contributed)
Entertainment
1 month ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Oktoberfest, Jerk Festival, Just Plane Fun Day

We have a beautiful weekend ahead for outdoor events, and the timing couldn’t be better, with three festivals planned: Oktoberfest, Jerk Festival and Just Plane Fun.

News
1 month ago
Weekend weather: Cooler, dry weather with highs around 80

Clarksville forecast: Cooler and mostly dry weather is expected through the weekend, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Fort Campbell Boulevard on Sept. 23, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
1 month ago
Woman walking on Fort Campbell Boulevard near Walmart hit by vehicle

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Wednesday night on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville.

The Kenwood Middle School bus crash on March 27, 2026. (Tennessee Highway Patrol photo, contributed)
Crime
1 month ago
UPDATE: Driver in fatal Kenwood Middle School bus crash indicted on traffic charges

The driver of the Kenwood Middle School bus that crashed head-on into a truck, killing two students and injuring 24 others, has been indicted on traffic charges.