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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.

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3 years ago
Gov. Bill Lee tours Common Ground Cafe in Clarksville, where people with disabilities gain job training

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee toured the Common Ground Cafe during a visit to Clarksville on Tuesday.

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3 years ago
MISSING PERSON ALERT: Sheriff’s Office looking for woman last seen in August

Teresa Nicole Wilkinson, 27, was last seen on Aug. 15 at about 5 p.m. by law enforcement.

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3 years ago
Work week weather: Dry and mostly sunny week ahead

Clarksville forecast: The week ahead should be dry and sunny but chilly.

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3 years ago
Family of 6 loses home to fire in Cunningham

A family of six lost their home in a fire Saturday afternoon on Parchman Road.

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3 years ago
News in Clarksville: Top stories from the tornado, from storm’s path to investigations to volunteer response

Clarksville Now’s top tornado coverage this week, including damage reports, remembrances of those killed, and investigative articles.

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3 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How Clarksville came together after the tornado, in overwhelming volunteer response | PODCAST

Recapping the events of the Dec. 9 tornado in Clarksville, including a volunteer response so strong that officials had to hold them back. Plus, an illegal event center is finally shut down after months of operation, even after power was shut off.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: Christmas on the Cumberland, Clarksville Speedway lights, Christmas Carol at the Roxy

Things to do in Clarksville: This is a great weekend to take your family to the Christmas regulars: Christmas on the Cumberland, Clarksville Speedway lights, and Christmas Carol at the Roxy!

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3 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Unrestrained passenger critically injured in head-on collision on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A head-on collision involving an unrestrained passenger resulted in critical injuries Wednesday night on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

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3 years ago
Tornado siren timing questioned, but Montgomery County says sirens not primary notification system

As the sound of rushing wind and flying debris swept across north Clarksville with the tornado on Saturday, some residents claim the next sound they heard was a bit ironic: a Tornado Warning siren.

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3 years ago
UPDATE: Federal disaster declared after Clarksville tornado, Montgomery County eligible for recovery aid

Utility crews are continuing to make progress restoring power after the Clarksville tornado, with the number of homes without power down to below 2,000.