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.

Crime
2 years ago
Residents warned about scam caller impersonating Christian County Sheriff’s Office sergeant

Several citizens reported this month to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office that they received scam calls from someone impersonating a CCSO officer.

Crime
2 years ago
Man driving 101 mph on I-24 arrested on meth, littering charges in Christian County

A man who said he was speeding “because he wanted to feel the beat of the music” was clocked doing 101 mph on Interstate 24 by a Christian County Sheriff’s deputy on Wednesday.

Military
2 years ago
Fort Campbell says farewell to garrison commander Col. Andrew Jordan

Fort Campbell said goodbye to Col. Andrew Jordan and welcomed Col. Christopher Midberry as garrison commander at a change of command ceremony on post Wednesday.

Military
2 years ago
Native American remains receive symbolic headstone at Fort Campbell

A special marker has recently been placed on the gravesite of more than 50 partial Native American remains at the German POW Cemetery, thanks to a unique collaboration between Fort Campbell and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office (EBCI THPO).

The Alhambra Theatre in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Entertainment
2 years ago
Disney movie ‘Tangled’ showing soon at Alhambra Theatre

The Disney movie Tangled is the fourth and final film in our Summer Smarts children’s movies series being shown at the Alhambra this summer.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Saving Melpomene: Son of sculptor to make repairs to Round Table Park statue

Dr. Marc Shields, son of the late Steve Shields, is traveling to Hopkinsville to make repairs to one of his father’s most beloved and treasured sculptures, the goddess Melpomene, found at Round Table Literary Park at Hopkinsville Community College.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Southern Lanes offers bowling, bumper cars, mini-golf, arcade, pool tables and more

Southern Lanes of Hopkinsville is a family-owned business with 16 bowling lanes, a pro shop, a snack bar, an arcade, bumper cars, mini-golf, and a full bar with pool tables!

News
2 years ago
Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation welcomes Rachael Wolfe as new Recreation Programs Coordinator

The Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Department welcomes their newest staff member, Rachael Wolfe, as Recreation Programs Coordinator.

Military
2 years ago
Future Army nurses gain clinical experience at Fort Campbell, BACH

Four college nursing students traded their textbooks in for hospital scrubs to participate in the U. S. Army Nurse Summer Training Program at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, July 5-31.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Kentucky Bands, Bourbon & Wine Festival coming to Oak Grove this month

Traci Cunningham, executive director of Oak Grove Tourism, is proud to bring another festival to Oak Grove on July 15 at the War Memorial Walking trail, 101 Walter Garrett Lane.