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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
11 months ago
Heat Advisory for Middle Tennessee extended to Friday evening, with highs in mid-90s

Clarksville heat: With daily afternoon temperatures expected at 95 or higher all week, and heat indexes of 105 today and Tuesday, the National Weather Service has extended its Heat Advisory through Friday at 7 p.m.

Cooling at the Cave with the Cumberland Winds Jazz Project to support Dunbar Cave State Park on June 21, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
Lifestyle
11 months ago
Jazz Project performs evening of classics at mouth of Dunbar Cave | PHOTOS

The Friends of Dunbar Cave held their Summer Cooling at the Cave Concert with the Cumberland Winds Jazz Project on Saturday.

Weather
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
12 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
12 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
12 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
12 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.