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.

Plans for TriStar Clarksville Hospital on May 30, 2025. (Contributed)
Business
7 months ago
TriStar Health to host information meeting on plans for new Clarksville hospital Thursday

TriStar Health, part of HCA Healthcare, will host a Community Information Meeting on Thursday, June 27, at Mosaic Church to share details about the proposed TriStar Clarksville.

Kewpie factory on June 23, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Business
7 months ago
Inside Kewpie plant in Clarksville, which will serve sauces for over half of United States | VIDEO

Q&B Foods, the U.S. division of Japan condiment maker Kewpie, opened its 160,000-square-foot Clarksville plant on May 22, with 85 jobs and three of six production lines in operation.

Business
7 months ago
How do I consolidate my credit card debt? | Ask the Expert

There are several ways to consolidate credit card debt. Combining debts into a single balance transfer card or loan with a lower interest rate may help you pay off that debt faster, save money on interest, and reduce the chances of making a late payment.

Q-Up The Classroom on July 26, 2024. (Chris Smith)
Lifestyle
7 months ago
Q-Up the Classroom radiothon coming up in July help Teacher Warehouse buy school supplies

The second Q-Up the Classroom will be Thursday and Friday, July 24 and 25, featuring teachers joining us on Q108 to share stories about the need for these supplies and the difference they make in Clarksville.

News
7 months ago
East side of Dunbar Cave Road remains closed for realignment at Rossview Road

The east side of Dunbar Cave Road remains closed to traffic as the Clarksville Street Department enters the final stages of realigning the road.

News
7 months ago
Heat Advisory for Middle Tennessee extended to Friday evening, with highs in mid-90s

Clarksville heat: With daily afternoon temperatures expected at 95 or higher all week, and heat indexes of 105 today and Tuesday, the National Weather Service has extended its Heat Advisory through Friday at 7 p.m.

Cooling at the Cave with the Cumberland Winds Jazz Project to support Dunbar Cave State Park on June 21, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Lifestyle
7 months ago
Jazz Project performs evening of classics at mouth of Dunbar Cave | PHOTOS

The Friends of Dunbar Cave held their Summer Cooling at the Cave Concert with the Cumberland Winds Jazz Project on Saturday.

Weather
7 months ago
Work week weather: Heat Advisory through Monday night, with index up to 106

Clarksville forecast: With high temperatures around 95 and a heat index as high as 106, a Heat Advisory is in effect through Monday at 7 p.m. for Montgomery and surrounding counties.