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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.

Crime
1 year ago
Oak Grove Police see spike in reports of damaged mailboxes, removal of mail

Residents in Oak Grove have seen a recent spike in damaged mailboxes and removal of mail, which is a federal offense.

Stateline Road closure planned starting June 2, 2025. (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, contributed)
News
1 year ago
Stateline Road in Oak Grove to be blocked next week for railroad crossing upgrades

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to block Stateline Road near Fort Campbell Boulevard next week to upgrade a railroad crossing.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Free movie series coming to Alhambra Theatre with Goofy, Grease, Harry Potter and more

The Pennyroyal Arts Council, in partnership with the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, has launched a new Community Movie Series at the Alhambra Theatre

Crime
1 year ago
Drunk man on beer run almost runs into Hopkinsville Police cruiser

A drunk man making a beer run nearly ran into a Hopkinsville Police cruiser early Saturday morning.

Crime
1 year ago
Traffic stop leads to meth arrest of Dawson Springs woman in Hopkinsville

A Dawson Springs woman was arrested on Memorial Day following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of meth and an open beverage.

Military
1 year ago
Fort Campbell honors almost 8,000 soldiers in final Boots Display Memorial | PHOTOS

The final Boots Display Memorial is taking place this week at Fort Campbell, honoring almost 8,000 soldiers who gave their lives for their country.

Entertainment
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.