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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
10 months ago
Montgomery County plans EMS station for future Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital campus

Montgomery County Government and Ascension Saint Thomas this morning announced a strategic public-private partnership to establish a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facility at Exit 11 off Interstate 24, on the campus of the planned new hospital.

Weather
10 months ago
Work week weather: Heat Advisory Sunday and Monday, highs in mid-90s all week

Clarksville forecast: With heat indexes Sunday and Monday expected to approach 110 degrees, Heat Advisories have been issued for both days from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Clockwise from the top left, fairgrounds site on Arkadelphia Road, downtown parking, Kamari Blair, Choppin' Block.
News
11 months ago
News in Clarksville: Fairgrounds plans, Speedway deal, Choppin’ Block closing and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Montgomery County fairgrounds plans, a Clarksville Speedway deal, and Choppin’ Block closing.

News
11 months ago
Flash Flood Warning issued for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Montgomery County until 10:30 p.m.

Plans for Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville (left) and Tristar Clarksville Hospital (right) recently submitted for state approval. (Contributed)
News
11 months ago
Hospitals line up transportation to Nashville meeting, Tennova listed on agenda as ‘opposition’

As the state hearing for proposed Clarksville hospitals approaches on Wednesday, both Ascension Saint Thomas and TriStar have lined up transportation arrangements for people wanting to attend.

The annual Montgomery County Fair, held at the Clarksville Speedway on August 2, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Podcasts
11 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What to expect from new Montgomery County fairgrounds | PODCAST

With the Clarksville Speedway being purchased by the city, and Montgomery County building a new fairgrounds, big annual events are in limbo. Here’s what’s happening and what could come next in our ongoing fairgrounds shuffle.

The front desk at the new Centerstone Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit Opening on May 20, 2025. (Jeff Danault)
Business
11 months ago
Centerstone to merge with Brightli, creating nation’s largest nonprofit behavioral health provider

Two of the region’s largest nonprofit behavioral health providers − Brightli and Centerstone − have entered an agreement to merge and create the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder care.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
La Pantera, Clarksville’s Latin music station, launches Friday with Bad Bunny, Calibre 50, J Balvin and more

Bad Bunny, Calibre 50, J Balvin and other Latin acts have been rising in popularity around the country, and now they’re at the top of the playlist on Clarksville’s new Latin music station, La Pantera 99.9.

The Bon Jovi tribute band Crush performed during Downtown @ Sundown at Downtown Commons on July 11, 2025. (Hannah Hutchins)
Entertainment
11 months ago
Weekend top picks: Eagles Project, Jay Ammo, Country Music Hall of Fame and more

Things to do in Clarksville this weekend: An Eagles tribute band at Downtown @ Sundown, Jay Ammo performs at McGregor Park, and a visit from the Country Music Hall of Fame.

News
11 months ago
Heat Advisory issued today through 7 p.m., with heat index near 103 in Clarksville

With a high of 93 and a heat index up to 103 on Thursday, a Heat Advisory has been issued from noon to 7 p.m.