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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.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: More showers and storms expected all week

Clarksville forecast: We have a solid chance of showers and storms every day for the coming week, with the worst of it expected on Tuesday. 

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Hail storm with floods, Good Samaritan killed, no guns for teachers and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the big hail storm, a Good Samaritan killed on Interstate 24, and CMCSS says no guns for teachers.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What to do about hail dents, why armed teachers is bad idea, and Grandma’s fire blankets | PODCAST

Stories of disaster from the hail and flooding in Clarksville, and the local school district says no to arming teachers with guns. Plus, a cool new development is coming for the downtown snuff warehouses, and Ryan has a great DIY idea to save money on EV fire blankets.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Cumberland and Red Rivers crest in Clarksville, flooding parks, covering roads

Two days after Clarksville was swept by storms carrying several rounds of hail and heavy rain on Wednesday, the Red River crested overnight and is on the way back down.

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car on Interstate 24 near the state line on May 8, 2024. (Dash 10 Media)
News
2 years ago
Man killed while crossing Interstate 24 was trying help people in separate crash

The man who was hit and killed on Interstate 24 Wednesday night in Clarksville was trying to cross the highway to assist people who were in a separate wreck.

Red River flooding at Port Royal State Park at 3:45 p.m. on May 9, 2024. (Christian Brown)
News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Major flooding expected on Red River, to crest 15 feet over flood stage

Clarksville was assaulted by storms carrying several rounds of hail and heavy rain on Wednesday.

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car on Interstate 24 near the state line on May 8, 2024. (Dash 10 Media)
News
2 years ago
Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 24 near the Tennessee Welcome Center on Wednesday night.

From the left, Clarksville Now Editor-in-Chief Chris Smith and candidates Kacie Bryant, Ritchie Patton and Dr. Laura Barnett.
Elections
2 years ago
Where School Board candidates stand on charter schools, overcrowding, teacher shortage | VIDEO

To help voters with their decisions, Clarksville Now is holding forums for each contested race, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. Here are the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board candidates.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Flood Warning issued for Red River, schools to delay opening Thursday | VIDEO

Severe storms are moving across the Montgomery County area today, and they could bring flooding and tornadoes.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
2 years ago
UPDATE: 2 rounds of severe storms expected Wednesday in Clarksville, Flood Watch issued

Clarksville storm forecast: Severe storms are likely on Wednesday across the Montgomery County area, and they could bring tornadoes.