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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.

Plans for Freedom Farms with Costco as the anchor tenant, in July 2026. Interstate 24 is along the top right. (CMC EDC, contributed)
Business
5 hours ago
It’s official: Costco planned to anchor 220-acre Freedom Farms in Clarksville

Costco is planning to open a store in Clarksville as the anchor tenant for Freedom Farms, a 220-acre development between Governor’s Square Mall and Interstate 24.

Students join Kyle King and Tiffany Hill on the air on Q108 for Q-Up the Classroom radiothon for Teachers Warehouse on July 24, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Community
20 hours ago
Q-Up the Classroom kicks off this week to raise money for Teacher Warehouse

The third annual Q-Up the Classroom will be Thursday and Friday, featuring teachers and kids sharing stories about the Teachers Warehouse.

A Clarksville's Best gold award plaque from 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
22 hours ago
Clarksville’s Best 2026 nominations open: Tell us your favorite local shops and restaurants

Starting today, you can nominate the top restaurants, stores, agencies and more in the seventh annual Clarksville’s Best contest.

High temperatures in hot weather.
News
1 day ago
WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory issued, Tuesday index could reach 113

With heat index values expected well over 100 Monday and Tuesday, Montgomery County is under a Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service.

News
2 days ago
Work week weather: Hotter and humid, then storms expected Tuesday

Clarksville forecast: Hot and humid conditions will continue to start the week before a cold front brings cooler temperatures and drier weather.

Clockwise from the top left, county election candidates, nurse aide trial, Marsha Blackburn visit, new traffic light on Peachers Mill.
News
3 days ago
News in Clarksville: Teacher arrest, early voting guide, bus crash lawsuits and other top stories this week

The top local news stories in Clarksville this week, including an arrest in the teacher nude selfies case, a guide to early voting, and Kenwood bus crash lawsuit developments.

Thunderstorms over Clarksville. (Chris Smith)
News
4 days ago
WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Warning for east Montgomery County as storm rolls in

With storms rolling across Middle Tennessee this evening, a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for eastern Montgomery County until 7:45 p.m.

LFA mixed martial arts fighting at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville. (Contributed)
Entertainment
4 days ago
LFA mixed martial arts returns to Clarksville with Sanders vs. Gomez main event

LFA professional mixed martial arts is returning to Clarksville next month with LFA 240: Sanders vs. Gomez, an international lightweight main event.

Montgomery Central High School (Clarksville Now archives)
The Clarksville Rundown
4 days ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What’s behind 4 misdemeanor counts in case of teacher showing nude selfies | PODCAST

Here’s a stab at understanding why it took so long, why there are four counts, and why they are misdemeanor charges.

Election Commission office on the day of early voting for Congress. Sept. 17, 2025. (Christian Brown)
Elections
4 days ago
Early voting begins in Montgomery County, with mayor, sheriff, commission on ballot

Early voting began Friday in the State Primary and County General Election. Here’s how to vote and who’s on the ballot.

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