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.

New temporary signage for Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital on Feb. 2, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
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3 weeks ago
More staffing, pediatric ER services: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is official

Vanderbilt Health announced Monday it has completed the acquisition of the 270-bed Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville to create Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital.

Planet Fitness, Ross, Marshalls, and Bealls parking lot off Madison Street on January 29, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
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4 weeks ago
When will it melt? Highs reach mid-40s Monday, with rain on Tuesday

Clarksville forecast: CMCSS remains closed on Monday due to 2-3 inches of packed ice on sidewalks and parking lots. When will it go away?

Kenwood Elementary School on January 29, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
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4 weeks ago
CMCSS schools closed Monday, facing historic challenge of packed ‘lasagna’ ice

After being closed all of last week, Clarksville-Montgomery County schools will remain closed on Monday, according to Saturday announcement.

Clockwise from the top left, Clarksville High School in the snow, The Well outreach center, Insomnia Cookies and APSU coach Jeff Faris.
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4 weeks ago
News in Clarksville: Icy roads, homeless center ‘paused,’ Insomnia Cookies and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the ice left behind by the winter storm, a pause on homeless center plans and the arrival of Insomnia Cookies.

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4 weeks ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: 300 gallons of motor oil spills at 101st Parkway and Trenton Road

A truck spilled 300 gallons of motor oil at the intersection of 101st Airborne Division Parkway and Trenton Road Friday afternoon.

Pedestrian crossing Intersection of Wilma Rudolph and Morris Road on January 29, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
4 weeks ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why 17-inch snow ‘forecast’ should be ignored | PODCAST

Some people freaked out about a forecast of 17 inches of snow when we got only 3 inches. It wasn’t that the experts were wrong – people just weren’t listening to the actual experts.

Planet Fitness, Ross, Marshalls, and Bealls parking lot off Madison Street on January 29, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
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4 weeks ago
Wind chills of -5 coming, Cold Advisory issued, only slight chance of flurries

While main roads in Clarksville are mostly clear, many side streets are still covered in packed ice. The bigger issue is with driveways, sidewalks and parking lots. 

Whitfield Road and 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Jan. 29, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
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4 weeks ago
9,000 tons of salt, 5,000 man hours: Clarksville ice/snow removal by the numbers

Here are some notable numbers from the ice and snow removal in Clarksville, after the past weekend’s layered “lasagna” of snow.

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