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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
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.

News
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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News
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.

News
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.

News
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.

News
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.

News
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.

News
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.

News
3 years ago
1 killed in overnight house fire in Cunningham

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