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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 27 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

News
9 months ago
Winter weather: How to handle ice and snow in Clarksville

Here’s some information, much of it courtesy of the National Weather Service, that will keep you ready for winter weather emergencies.

News
9 months ago
Snow closings: APSU basketball moved to Thursday, Feed the World event postponed

With a winter storm expected this weekend, several events are being moved or postponed, and further closures will be announced.

News
9 months ago
Over 6 inches of snow expected in Clarksville, Winter Storm Watch issued

With over 6 inches of snow expected, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Clarksville from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.

News
9 months ago
UPDATE: 50/50 chance of 6 inches or more of snow in Clarksville this weekend

Confidence is increasing that we’ll see severe winter weather this weekend in Clarksville, with 6 inches or more of snow possible.

News
9 months ago
UPDATE: School bus crashes on Ringgold Road in Clarksville, no injuries to student

A Clarksville-Montgomery County School System bus crashed Tuesday morning with one student on board. No one was injured.

News
9 months ago
UPDATE: Driver fleeing from traffic stop crashes on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A vehicle fleeing from a traffic stop crashed on Fort Campbell Boulevard Monday afternoon.

Elections
10 months ago
Who’s running for county mayor, sheriff, School Board? Here’s the list so far

The Montgomery County primary for mayor, sheriff, the County Commission and School Board is coming up in May, and we’re halfway through the window to enter the races.

Mostly sunny skies.
News
10 months ago
Work week weather: Chilly days ahead with slight chance of snow mid-week

Clarksville forecast: Cold but quiet weather is expected to start the week, with sunshine dominating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Tuesday

Clockwise from the top left, Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville, van in Cumberland River, new Roxy location, Clarksville Academy Middle School basketball.
News
10 months ago
News in Clarksville: Roxy moves out, shootout murder charge, $2 million tax loss and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the Roxy moving to a new temporary home, a murder charge in a parking lot shootout, and the tax revenue cost of Vanderbilt buying Tennova.

Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville ER entrance. (Tennova, contributed)
The Clarksville Rundown
10 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why good news about hospitals isn’t 100% great | PODCAST

Good news about new hospitals comes with some hangnails, including that Premier won’t build a planned clinic, and we’re going to take a $2 million hit in tax revenue.