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.

A U.S. soldier assigned to the 101st Airborne Division reacts to simulated contact during Combined Resolve 26-1 at the Hohenfels Training Area, Joint Multinational Training Center, Germany, Oct. 17, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christian Aquino)
Military
1 month ago
101st Airborne Division coming home from Europe without replacement

The Army announced this morning that the 101st will return home from Europe, ending a series of deployments to Romania and nearby countries that began in 2022.

News
2 months ago
Library book ban halted: Fort Campbell school ordered to restore books on race, gender

A federal judge has ruled in favor of students from Fort Campbell’s Barsanti Elementary School, finding that the government’s “partisan interest” violated students’ First Amendment rights.

Sgt. Terrell Seales (US Army, contributed)
Military
2 months ago
101st Airborne Division soldier dies in training accident in Germany

The soldier with 2nd MBCT died as the result of wounds from a vehicle accident during the unit’s training.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Interruptions to Fort Campbell Falcons schedule gains attention of Sen. Mitch McConnell

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is seeking an exemption to the government shutdown that will allow Fort Campbell High School to play football tonight.

Military
3 months ago
101st Airborne Division cases colors for mission to U.S. Mexico border

The 101st Airborne Division Headquarters hosted a color casing ceremony ahead of its deployment for Joint Task Force-Southern Border.

News
3 months ago
500 Fort Campbell soldiers deploying to southern border this fall

Fort Campbell soldiers will be deploying to the southern border in early October, collaborating with Customs and Border Protection.

News
6 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Christian County

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Christian County until 5 p.m. 

Military
6 months ago
101st Airborne Division soldier dies in non-combat incident in Iraq

A 101st Airborne Division soldier has died in a non-combat incident in Iraq.

News
6 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch issued for Christian County

Hopkinsville weather: A Tornado Watch has been issued for Christian and surrounding counties until 8 p.m. Residents should stay alert for weather warnings throughout the day.

Military
6 months ago
101st Airborne Division identifies pilot killed in Apache helicopter accident at Fort Campbell

The 101st Airborne Division has identified the soldier who died in an AH-64 Apache helicopter training accident at Fort Campbell on Wednesday.

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