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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 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

News
3 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wreck ties up Interstate 24 traffic in Clarksville

A wreck near Exit 1 on Interstate 24 has traffic tied up in Clarksville.

Business
3 months ago
TVA may keep Cumberland Fossil Plant open due to AI data centers, population growth

The TVA board will consider a proposal to keep the Fossil Plant open, providing power alongside the new Natural Gas Plant – and it’s all thanks to AI and population growth.

A man shot himself at an apartment on Westfield Court on Feb. 9, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
3 months ago
Man shoots himself during negotiations with Clarksville Police

A man shot himself during a police negotiation Monday night at an apartment complex near Exit 4.

Traffic is backed up at the intersection of Providence and Second after a wreck on Providence. (City of Clarksville traffic cam, contributed)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Power lines down on Providence Boulevard after truck crash

A truck has crashed into a utility pole on Providence Boulevard in Clarksville, with power lines blocking part of the highway.

The Airgas/Air Liquide plant in Clarksville on Aug. 9, 2023. (Lily Russell)
Business
3 months ago
Massive truckloads of material coming through Clarksville for Airgas plant expansion

The Airgas plant in the Industrial Park is expanding, and to make it happen, several large truckloads will need to be moved across the city starting this week.

Jordan Harmon (APSU, contributed)
APSU
3 months ago
APSU alum Jordan Harmon named Governors’ 15th director of athletics

Jordan Harmon, who has been serving in recent months as Austin Peay State University’s interim athletics director, has been tapped to take over the role, now being hired as the Govs’ 15th director of athletics.

Melting snow on Feb. 8, 2026. (Chris Smith)
News
3 months ago
Work week weather: Highs near 70 coming, followed by good chance of rain

There’s no way the remaining ice and snow will survive this: A warm start to the week will include highs near 70 in Clarksville, followed by rain.

A house fire on Dugger Drive on Feb. 7, 2026. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
3 months ago
House damaged in fire off Needmore Road in Clarksville

A house in a neighborhood off Needmore Road in Clarksville was damaged in a fire Saturday afternoon.

Clockwise from the top left, ice at CMCSS, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, KeShawn Dixon and Greenleigh Gafford.
News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: Vandy deal done, Dover Road shooting, social media debate and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories this week, including the arrival of Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, a fatal shooting on Dover Road, and a debate over county government social media pages.

New Providence Pool's deck covered in ice on Feb. 6, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
Entertainment
3 months ago
Polar Plunge postponed to avoid polar splat at New Providence Pool

The Polar Plunge event that was to be this Saturday has been postponed, since the deck surrounding New Providence Pool is still covered in about 2 inches of ice.