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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.

The Airgas/Air Liquide plant in Clarksville on Aug. 9, 2023. (Lily Russell)
Business
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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.

Sheriff John Fuson, County Attorney Tim Harvey, Mayor Wes Golden and Chief of Staff Lee Harrell at the Montgomery County Commission on December 8, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
5 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why county can’t control social media comments | PODCAST

A social media policy from Montgomery County Government fell flat this week when it became clear that certain provisions violated the First Amendment. Turns out, if the county creates a public forum, it has to allow the public to take part.

Conner, Wyatt, and Marleigh Godwin at the Harry Potter Night at the CMC Public Library February 6, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Entertainment
5 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Harry Potter fun, Casino Night, arena fight

As Clarksville gradually thaws out, there are several fun things to do going on, including Harry Potter fun, Casino Night, an arena fight and the Polar Plunge.

News
5 months ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding 14-year-old runaway boy

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for help locating a runaway juvenile.

Howard Winn (Contributed)
News
5 months ago
Dr. Howard Winn, historian, professor, Customs House Museum founder, dies at 85

Dr. Thomas Howard Winn, a noted Clarksville Historian and Professor Emeritus of History at Austin Peay State University, died Sunday at the age of 85.