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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.

Charlie Koon, left, and David Whelan with TriStar Health.
Business
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through midnight

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

Business
1 year 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.

Military
1 year ago
101st Airborne Division soldier dies in non-combat incident in Iraq

A 101st Airborne Division soldier has died in a non-combat incident in Iraq.

Crime
1 year ago
US Marshals arrest Knoxville man in Clarksville on aggravated kidnapping, assault charges

A man wanted on aggravated kidnapping and assault charges in Knoxville was arrested in Clarksville Wednesday morning.

State Sen. Bill Powers speaks during the TriStar Health announcement event on May 30, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
1 year ago
State Sen. Bill Powers decides not to run to replace Mark Green in Congress

State Sen. Bill Powers of Clarksville, who was among the state leaders considered contenders to replace Rep. Mark Green in a special election, announced Wednesday that he has decided not to run for Congress.

News
1 year ago
Summer to kick off with triple-digit heat index in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Summer officially begins this weekend, and it’s coming in hot. Literally heatwave-level hot.

Rain fills gutters on a house.
news
1 year ago
Work week weather: Strong chance of rain every day through Thursday

Clarksville forecast: We have a strong chance of rain pretty much every day this week until Friday.