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.

The old Gateway Medical Center on Madison Street in June 2010, after hospital operations relocated to Dunlop Lane. (Clarksville Now archives)
News
7 months ago
How we got to Tennova: Clarksville’s hospital ownership history | ANALYSIS

As three health care groups are suddenly jockeying for the right to build a new hospital here, many longtime Clarksville residents have been spurring their memory: How did we end up in our current situation – with only one hospital that’s been widely criticized (fairly or not) despite decades of efforts to improve its quality and reputation?

Congressman Mark Green on the Clarksville's Conversation podcast in March 2023. (Chris Smith)
Elections
7 months ago
UPDATE: Rep. Mark Green announces final day in Congress, plans to start new company

Rep. Mark Green officially resigned from Congress on July 4, and has informed Gov. Bill Lee and Speaker Mike Johnson that his last day will be July 20.

Weather
7 months ago
Work week weather: More hot weather ahead, with chance of thunderstorms daily

Clarksville forecast: Another hot week is ahead, with highs around 90 and a chance of thunderstorms each day through Friday.

A house was destroyed in a fire on Ogburn Chapel Road in Woodlawn on July 4, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
News
7 months ago
House destroyed by fire in Woodlawn in Montgomery County

A house was destroyed in a fire on the night of the Fourth of July on Ogburn Chapel Road in west Montgomery County.

Clockwise from the top left, fireworks rules, FEMA flooding relief, parking garage opens and Kewpie plant tour.
News
7 months ago
News in Clarksville: Tax hike passes, soldier charged in wreck, parking garage opens and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the city tax hike passes, a Fort Campbell soldier is charged in a wreck, and the new downtown parking garage opens.

Clarksville-Montgomery County EDC CEO Buck Dellinger speaks at the Aspire Clarksville Healthcare Forum on June 17, 2025. (Chris Smith)
News
7 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What hospitals had to say in 15-minute pitch to local leaders | PODCAST

Each hospital chief had 15 minutes to sell their plan to Clarksville business and community leaders. Here’s how it went down, and what might happen next.

Entertainment
7 months ago
Weekend top picks: Bull-fighting, state beauty pageants and ‘Wicked’

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? Here are our top picks, including bull-fighting, a beauty pageant, and “Wicked” at the Commons.

Weather
7 months ago
Weekend weather: Heat will ease up as storms move in for Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: The intense heat will finally ease off this weekend, but that cooler air comes with a chance of thunderstorms.