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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
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
9 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
9 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
9 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.

Entertainment
9 months ago
Weekend top picks: Downtown @ Sundown, Patsy Cline show, Juneteenth party

Things to do in Clarksville: Here are our top picks, including Downtown @ Sundown, a Patsy Cline show at the Roxy, and the Juneteenth Block Party.

Heat index predicted for Sunday afternoon, June 22, 2025. (National Weather Service, contributed)
Weather
9 months ago
UPDATE: Heat index on Sunday to reach 103 degrees, week-long heat wave ahead

Clarksville heat forecast: Summer starts Friday, and it’s kicking off a week of extreme heat.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
9 months ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through midnight

Clarksville weather: Strong thunderstorms are rolling across northwestern Montgomery County today.

Business
9 months ago
Tennova, TriStar, Ascension Saint Thomas make pitch for new hospitals to Clarksville business leaders

With three hospital groups jockeying for position to build new facilities here, the Aspire Foundation hosted top leaders from all three for a Clarksville Healthcare Forum on Tuesday, giving each one 15 minutes to make their pitch to business and community leaders.