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.

News
1 year ago
WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for northeast Christian County

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northeastern Christian County until 4 p.m.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Tornado Watch issued for Christian County

A Tornado Warning has been issued in Christian County.

Kentucky State Police investigate a fatal wreck on Highway 115 on June 15, 2024. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 year ago
Man killed in crash while fleeing from traffic safety checkpoint in Oak Grove

A man was killed in a crash while speeding away from a traffic safety checkpoint Saturday night in Oak Grove, Kentucky.

Business
1 year ago
Pennyrile’s Best: Here are the restaurants, shops and services voted best in 2024 | PHOTOS

The votes are in, and it’s time to announce the winners of the 2024 Pennyrile’s Best awards, a free-to-enter, free-to-vote, free-to-win competition for the best restaurants, shops and services in Hopkinsville and Oak Grove, Kentucky.

News
1 year ago
Election results: Final results in for presidential, Hopkinsville council primaries

The presidential primary and Hopkinsville City Council primary was held today, and polls closed at 6 p.m. Here are the election results.

News
1 year ago
Voting from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday in presidential primary, Hopkinsville council primary

Tuesday is Election Day in Hopkinsville, where voters will cast ballots for the presidential primary as well as several Hopkinsville City Council seats.

Military
1 year ago
Fort Campbell’s off-limits list includes several shops, trailer parks in Kentucky

Fort Campbell’s newest list of off-limits establishments includes several bars, motels and car repair shops around the installation.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
5 win tickets to Tim McGraw concert from Christian County Now

Five Christian County Now readers won free tickets to see Tim McGraw in Nashville on April 25 with opener Carly Pearce.

Crime
1 year ago
Police identify Hopkinsville man killed in Clarksville bar shooting

The man shot to death at a Clarksville nightclub Saturday night has been identified as a 22-year-old man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Crime
1 year ago
2 from Christian County arrested in Clarksville double slaying

Two suspects from Christian County have been arrested in a Clarksville, Tennessee, double homicide on April 8, bringing the number of suspects to four.