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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.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Prom night 2025 for West Creek High School | PHOTOS

West Creek High School in Clarksville celebrated their 2025 prom on Saturday. They held the prom at The Bruce in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Clockwise from the top left, Theary Lim, UPS driver hits truck, MCHS flag football, Replant Clarksville.
News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Wife guilty of murder, new roundabout, UPS driver caught and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a guilty verdict in the death of an Army veteran, plans for a new roundabout, a UPS driver caught leaving the scene and Replant Clarksville.

Military
2 years ago
Expect more air traffic, trucks near Fort Campbell during major 101st Airborne Division training event

Fort Campbell area residents should be prepared for additional military air and highway traffic from May 1-10, as the 101st Airborne Division conducts a major training event.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why we love roundabouts, Ring cameras, killing 2 birds with 1 stone | PODCAST

Another roundabout is coming, but will this one earn its own name? Plus, a UPS driver is caught on Ring camera smashing into a pickup and driving off. What was he thinking?

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
2 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Montgomery, surrounding counties

Clarksvillle weather: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties until 5 p.m.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: 5 vehicles crash on Madison Street, minor injuries reported

Five vehicles crashed Friday morning on Madison Street in Clarksville, with minor injuries to motorists.

News
2 years ago
Weekend weather: Strong chance of storms Friday and Saturday in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: There’s a strong chance of showers and storms messing up weekend plans in Clarksville.

Crime
2 years ago
Construction site stabbing victim was 27-year-old man from Guthrie

The man who was stabbed to death at a construction site on Old Russellville Pike Tuesday morning has been identified.

Crime
2 years ago
Man stabbed to death at construction site in Clarksville, suspect arrested

A man was stabbed to death at a construction site on Old Russellville Pike in Clarksville Tuesday morning.

Dunlop/Rollow Lane intersection closed for roundabout construction on April 29th, 2025 (Jenna Kester)
News
2 years ago
Roundabout construction to begin for closed Dunlop/Rollow Lane intersection

With Dunlop Lane already closed for ongoing flood mitigation work, the Montgomery County Highway Department is moving ahead on its plans to turn the Dunlop intersection with Rollow Lane and Dalton Smith Court into a roundabout.