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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
9 months ago
UPDATE: Woman who was reported missing checks in with police, had moved to another state

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old.

The requested location for Tennova's satellite ER, directly north of its existing Sango ER, near the intersection of Interstate 24 and Highway 76. (Tennova, contributed)
Podcasts
9 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What’s behind competing Tennova, Ascension Saint Thomas hospital proposals? | PODCAST

Was it strategy, opportunity or just coincidence that Tennova and Ascension Saint Thomas were trying to open Clarksville hospitals next to one another?

Business
9 months ago
6 ideas to help downtown Clarksville, from event incentives to ‘event train’ across city

Local leaders this week discussed several ideas to give downtown Clarksville a shot in the arm, from incentives for programming at F&M Bank Arena to a passenger train from St. Bethlehem.

News
9 months ago
Man hit by vehicle on Providence Boulevard in Clarksville

A man was hit by a vehicle on Providence Boulevard in Clarksville Thursday night.

Crime
9 months ago
UPDATE: TBI report says Clarksville Police officer assaulted girlfriend while on duty, in uniform

A Clarksville Police officer has been charged with aggravated domestic assault and kidnapping in a case being investigated by the TBI.

Entertainment
9 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Dr. Seuss play, C4 party, live music at Beachaven and Old Glory

Looking for fun things to do over the weekend in Clarksville? Here are our top picks, including a Dr. Seuss play at the Roxy, a party at C4, and live music.

News
9 months ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 westbound returns to normal after backup in Clarksville

Interstate 24 was backed up in Clarksville Wednesday afternoon.

Congressional candidates, from the left, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves and Matt Van Epps, with moderator Buck Dellinger, at the Clarksville Kiwanis Club meeting on Aug. 19, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Elections
9 months ago
4 Republican candidates for Congress talk national debt, Trump agenda at Kiwanis meeting

Four candidates for Congress, District 7, addressed the Clarksville Kiwanis Club, each promoting himself as a Trump ally and reliable conservative Republican.

Plans for the Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville satellite hospital at Exit 11 of Interstate 24. (Tennova, contributed)
Business
9 months ago
State says Tennova-Clarksville can’t move planned satellite hospital to Exit 11

After failing to prevent TriStar and Ascension Saint Thomas from coming to Clarksville, Tennova has now been denied permission to shift its planned satellite hospital to Exit 11.

Crime
9 months ago
1 person hit in drive-by shooting in Tiny Town Road neighborhood

One person was shot in the area of Cainlo Drive and Tiny Town Road last week, and Clarksville Police are looking for a suspect vehicle.