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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.

Ice-covered parking lots at Pisgah Elementary School on Feb. 4, 2026. (CMCSS, contributed)
News
3 months ago
CMCSS to stay closed Thursday, Friday, for 2nd full week of no classes

Creating a full two weeks of closures, Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools will remain closed Thursday and Friday due to remaining ice from the winter storm.

News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Bypass back open after head-on collision

Multiple people were injured in a head-on crash on the Bypass in Clarksville Wednesday morning.

Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies respond to a shooting on Dover Road on Feb. 4, 2026. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
3 months ago
UPDATE: 1 killed in shooting at Dover Road apartments, suspect identified

A man was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex on Dover Road just west of Clarksville in Montgomery County.

An iced-over CMCSS road on Feb. 2, 2026. (CMCSS, contributed)
News
3 months ago
CMCSS to stay closed Wednesday, ice covered 87 paved acres, 22 miles of sidewalks

Continuing into a second week of closures, Clarksville-Montgomery County schools will remain closed through Wednesday due to remaining ice from the winter storm.

Randall Davis (VUMC, contributed)
Business
3 months ago
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital names first president, Randy Davis

The new Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital has its first president: Randy Davis, formerly with Cumberland Medical Center-Covenant Health in Crossville

An iced-over CMCSS parking lot on Feb. 2, 2026. (CMCSS, contributed)
News
3 months ago
CMCSS schools closed Tuesday over icy sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, bus stops

After being closed all of last week, Clarksville-Montgomery County schools will remain closed through Tuesday due ice from the winter storm.

New temporary signage for Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital on Feb. 2, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
News
3 months ago
More staffing, pediatric ER services: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is official

Vanderbilt Health announced Monday it has completed the acquisition of the 270-bed Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville to create Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital.

Planet Fitness, Ross, Marshalls, and Bealls parking lot off Madison Street on January 29, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
News
3 months ago
When will it melt? Highs reach mid-40s Monday, with rain on Tuesday

Clarksville forecast: CMCSS remains closed on Monday due to 2-3 inches of packed ice on sidewalks and parking lots. When will it go away?

Kenwood Elementary School on January 29, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
News
3 months ago
CMCSS schools closed Monday, facing historic challenge of packed ‘lasagna’ ice

After being closed all of last week, Clarksville-Montgomery County schools will remain closed on Monday, according to Saturday announcement.

Clockwise from the top left, Clarksville High School in the snow, The Well outreach center, Insomnia Cookies and APSU coach Jeff Faris.
News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: Icy roads, homeless center ‘paused,’ Insomnia Cookies and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the ice left behind by the winter storm, a pause on homeless center plans and the arrival of Insomnia Cookies.