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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.

A car involved in a motorcycle wreck on Oct. 22, 2025. (CPD, contributed)
News
4 months ago
Police seek vehicle involved in motorcycle crash on Madison Street

Clarksville Police are seeking the public’s help locating the driver of a car that was behind a motorcycle that crashed on Madison Street.

Entertainment
4 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Haunted Car Wash, ‘Rocky Horror’ and trick-or-treating

There’s all kinds of Halloween fun this weekend, topped by BWC’s Haunted Car Wash and The Rocky Horror Show.