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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.

Nevels Chapel Missionary Baptist Church storm damage on July 2, 2026. (Tina Ganus, contributed)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: After evening of storms, hot and humid weekend ahead, Heat Advisory Saturday

Hot and humid weather will continue through the Independence Day weekend in the Clarksville area, with heat index values climbing as high as 111.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Fort Campbell Boulevard back open after motorcycle crash

A motorcycle wreck has Fort Campbell Boulevard blocked this morning.

High temperatures in hot weather.
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: High reaches 97 in Clarksville, Extreme Heat Warning extended to Friday

With highs Thursday and Friday near 100, the Extreme Heat Warning from the National Weather Service has been extended through Friday at 8 p.m.

Clarksville Police investigate a stabbing at EZ Market on Boy Scout Road on June 30, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
2 months ago
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in machete attack, robbery of store clerk in Clarksville

A store clerk was severely injured in a stabbing Tuesday night in north Clarksville.

Heat risk this week as of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
2 months ago
High reaches 94 in Clarksville with 104 heat index, hot Fourth of July likely

Temperatures and humidity have been relentless this week, and the highs will stay in the mid-90s through Independence Day weekend.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing on Interstate 24 after wreck in Clarksville

A wreck has traffic tied up on Interstate 24 through Clarksville.

Heat risk starting Monday, June 29, 2026, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
2 months ago
Heat index hits 105 in Clarksville, Extreme Heat Warning in effect

With temperatures and humidity baking Middle Tennessee this week, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. Thursday.

Black-and-white photo of a public swimming pool complex with a clubhouse, surrounded by trees and benches, and people swimming and relaxing around the pool.
History
2 months ago
Clarksville then and now: 10 photos showing how much we’ve changed | PHOTOS

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 sets of photos from Clarksville then and Clarksville today.

Heat risk starting Monday, June 29, 2026, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Extreme Heat Warning issued, with index up to 110 starting Monday

Clarksville forecast: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Sunday, then an Extreme Heat Warning from Monday to Thursday.

Clockwise from top left, Autumnwood Farms retail, trapped kitten, All-Area Team, Sesame Street Live.
News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Retail plan on Tiny Town, city budget debate, murder charge dismissed and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including plans for a big new retail space on Tiny Town and a dismissed murder charge.