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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
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.

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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.