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.

Spider folks at a comic convention. (Clarksville Now)
Entertainment
6 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: ’90s music at Downtown Commons, Captain America at Liberty Park

Here are your top picks for this weekend in Clarksville, including Downtown @ Sundown and an Anime, Comic & Toy Con.

Surveillance video clips of a suspect in a vehicle burglary and identity theft case on June 23, 2025. (Clarksville Police Department, contributed)
Crime
6 months ago
Wanted in Clarksville: Man steals credit cards from car, tries to use them for cash, snacks

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a vehicle burglary and identity theft from June 23 at two locations in north Clarksville.

Weather
6 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Extreme Heat Warning issued for Montgomery County

The high Tuesday and Wednesday in Clarksville should be 95, with a heat index of 109, according to the National Weather Service.

Weather
6 months ago
Work week weather: Heat index of 112 to start, but cooler temps by Friday

Clarksville forecast: The week will start with extreme heat. But there’s an increasing chance of storms, and temps should drop to the mid-80s by Friday.

Weather
6 months ago
Heat Advisory: Highs in mid-90s, with heat indexes up to 110 through Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: Highs in the mid-90s will start the week, with heat indexes expected up to 110 degrees.

Clockwise from the top left, TVA chimneys, state Health Facilities Commission meeting, Loaves & Fishes, and Q-Up the Classroom.
News
6 months ago
News in Clarksville: Both hospitals given OK, TVA gas plant, wire fraud and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including TriStar and Ascension Saint Thomas hospitals being approved.

People line up along the wall to speak during public comments at the Clarksville CON hearings at the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission on July 23. 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
Podcasts
6 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What happened behind the scenes on state hospital decision | PODCAST

As the state decided this week to give TriStar and Ascension Saint Thomas permission to build hospitals in Clarksville, over objections from Tennova, there were eye-opening comments and questions.

Kyle King and Tiffany Hill on the air with the Kirkwood High School Marching Band for Q-Up the Classroom radiothon for Teachers Warehouse at 5 Star Media Group on July 24, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Lifestyle
6 months ago
Q-Up the Classroom raises over $21,000 in first day, nearing last year’s $27,000 total

The Q-Up the Classroom radiothon continues today, with a goal of raising $40,000 for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Teacher Warehouse.