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.

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.

The Fort Campbell Fourth of July carnival in 2019. (Clarksville Now archives)
Entertainment
7 months ago
Fireworks, carnival, Flo Rida concert planned for Fourth of July at Fort Campbell

Plans are in place for the big Fourth of July Fest at Fort Campbell, featuring a carnival, a free concert headlined by Flo Rida, and, of course, fireworks.

Clockwise from the top left, Clarksville Healthcare Forum, flooding on Love Street, L&N Train Station and football at F&M Bank Arena.
News
7 months ago
News in Clarksville: Hospitals make pitch, Storm Water Utility idea and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including hospitals making their pitch, a Storm Water Utility idea, and Nashville Kats games at F&M Bank Arena.

Weather
7 months ago
Heat Advisory in effect for Clarksville through Sunday, with heat index up to 103

Clarksville heat forecast: With high temperatures in the mid-90s all weekend, and a heat index up to 103, a Heat Advisory is in effect through Sunday at 7 p.m. for Montgomery County and counties to our west.

News
7 months ago
Federal disaster assistance approved for flood damage in Clarksville-Montgomery County

Federal disaster assistance has been approved for Clarksville and Montgomery County residents whose homes were damaged in the April floods.

Weather
7 months ago
Heat Advisory issued for Clarksville, with heat index up to 107 expected Saturday

Clarksville forecast: With temperatures expected in the mid-90s on Saturday and a heat index up to 107, a Heat Advisory has been issued for Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. for Montgomery and nearby counties.

The planned Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Clarksville, May 15, 2025. (Contributed, Ascension St. Thomas)
Business
7 months ago
Ascension Saint Thomas to host in-person Listening Session on plans for new hospital

Ascension Saint Thomas is hosting a Listening Session this weekend to gather thoughts, ideas, and hopes for their new planned hospital coming to Clarksville-Montgomery County.

Charlie Koon, left, and David Whelan with TriStar Health.
Business
7 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: TriStar on plans for new hospital on Tiny Town Road | PODCAST

In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, Charlie Koon talks to David Whelan, TriStar’s VP of strategic planning, on the planned new hospital.