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
1 month ago
Enjoy over 135 vendors, photos with Santa, Cindy Lou Who at Q108 Vintage Fair Holiday Marketplace

The big annual Q108 Vintage Fair Holiday Marketplace is coming up Saturday, Nov. 8, at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery.

News
2 months ago
Work week weather: Mild start to week before rain chances return in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: The work week begins with cool mornings and plenty of sunshine.

News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Vanderbilt buying Tennova, 101st coming home and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including news of VUMC buying Tennova Healthcare and the 101st Airborne redeployment.

A house fire on Bridgette Drive on Oct. 31, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: House damaged in fire on Halloween night in Clarksville

A house in a neighborhood off Dover Road was heavily damaged in a fire on Halloween night in Clarksville.

Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville. (Tennova, contributed)
Business
2 months ago
Vanderbilt announcement met with excitement in Clarksville; Tristar, AST say plans won’t change

Clarksville will go from having one hospital with a damaged reputation to having three hospitals with stellar reputations.

Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville ER entrance. (Tennova, contributed)
Business
2 months ago
Vanderbilt confirms it will take over Tennova-Clarksville, retain employees in ‘good standing’

VUMC plans to acquire full ownership of Tennova-Clarksville from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. for $600 million.

Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville. (Tennova, contributed)
Business
2 months ago
UPDATE: Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville to be sold to Vanderbilt for $600 million

Community Health Systems, the owner of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville, announced today it will sell the 270-bed Clarksville hospital.

Sarah Fuson in court in Dickson on Oct. 30, 2025. (Court video, contributed)
Crime
2 months ago
Sarah Fuson, daughter of Montgomery County sheriff, found guilty of aggravated child abuse

A former daycare employee, the daughter of Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson, has been found guilty of abusing a toddler at a local daycare.

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