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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
Report details 11.3-mile, 600-yard-wide path of tornado destruction in Clarksville

The National Weather Service has completed a survey of damage from the tornado that hit Clarksville.

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3 years ago
How to help tornado recovery in Clarksville with supplies, food, volunteering, donations and more

Several initiatives are under way to help after the Clarksville tornado on Saturday. Organizers of other initiatives should email information to news@clarksvillenow.com.

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3 years ago
UPDATE: 243 residences destroyed in Clarksville tornado, another 1,711 damaged

The Clarksville tornado hit at about 1:35 p.m. Saturday with 150 mph winds and a path 600 yards wide, from just north of Purple Heart Parkway around Garrettsburg Road to the Exit 1 area.

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3 years ago
1 killed in overnight house fire in Cunningham

A homeowner was killed in a fire early Monday morning in Cunningham.

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3 years ago
UPDATE: 1 killed in crash with Clarksville Fire Rescue vehicle on Peachers Mill Road

A Clarksville Fire Rescue SUV crashed on Peachers Mill Road while responding to a fire Monday morning.

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3 years ago
Do you need help after tornado? Supplies, gifts, storage, food and more available in Clarksville

If you lost your home or have other needs resulting from the tornado that hit Clarksville on Saturday afternoon, there are several businesses, nonprofits and agencies offering assistance.

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3 years ago
UPDATE: 114 homes destroyed by tornado in Clarksville, another 857 damaged

Two days after an EF-3 tornado ripped across north Clarksville, about 11,500 households were still without power Monday morning.

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3 years ago
UPDATE: Cleanup paused while trash haulers catch up to massive response, how you can help tornado recovery

Volunteers are gathering for deployment to cleanup areas in Clarksville, with long lines of cars reported as they make their way to the organization points.

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3 years ago
10-year-old boy killed in home collapse during tornado in Clarksville

Amid the devastation of Saturday’s tornado in Clarksville, one family was hit particularly hard, with the death of their 10-year-old son.

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3 years ago
Work week weather: In tornado’s aftermath, Clarksville faces nightly lows below freezing

Clarksville forecast: In the wake of the tornado that hit Clarksville Saturday, we’re now facing below-freezing temperatures tonight and for several days.