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.

Entertainment
5 months ago
Week of the Eagles to feature air assault demonstration, concert by American Rebel’s Andy Ross

This year’s Week of the Eagles will feature an air assault demonstration and a concert by Andy Ross of American Rebel.

Military
5 months ago
101st Airborne Division will be first with MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft, to replace Black Hawk helicopter

The 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field and operate the newly developed MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).

A Black Hawk and a Chinook helicopter from Fort Campbell conduct a flyover on April 13, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Military
6 months 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
6 months ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Christian County

Hopkinsville weather: Here’s the latest on the line of storms moving across Christian County today.

Crime
6 months ago
2 DUI wrecks: 1 soldier crashes into house, another through flood water into ditch

Two Fort Campbell soldiers were arrested early Thursday morning for separate DUI-related crashes in Oak Grove.

Military
6 months ago
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Fort Campbell, DoDEA students over book removals, curriculum changes

Families of students in DoDEA schools on military installations, including four students from Fort Campbell, filed a lawsuit Tuesday arguing that DoDEA’s book removals and curricular changes following executive orders from President Donald Trump violate their First Amendment rights.

News
7 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch issued for Christian County until 11 p.m.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Christian and surrounding counties until 11 p.m. tonight.

Military
7 months ago
101st Airborne Division soldier dies at Fort Campbell, incident under investigation

Officials are investigating the death of a 101st Airborne Division soldier on Monday in the garrison area at Fort Campbell.

Education
8 months ago
Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from library shelves at Fort Campbell schools

At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement and anything else related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

News
10 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch issued for Christian County

Hopkinsville weather: With an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain expected starting tonight, a Flood Watch has been issued for a portion of Christian County from midnight tonight through Wednesday morning.