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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 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Strong storms likely this week, starting on Tuesday

Clarksville forecast: We have a warmer week coming up, with storms in the forecast starting as early as Tuesday.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: Black Hawk crash, movie to film in Clarksville, Slim Chickens and other top stories this week

Clarksville news: Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

News
3 years ago
Gas & Water cutting 30-day-to-pay window to 25 days, in move that prevents billing disasters

Clarksville Gas & Water will soon make an important change to the monthly bills, and it might help avoid disaster for some late-paying customers.

Military
3 years ago
UPDATE: Army releases names of all nine 101st Airborne soldiers killed in crash

Helicopter crash: Next-of-kin notifications are complete, and the names of the nine 101st Airborne Division soldiers killed in the crash this week were released.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Wind Advisory continues for Montgomery County through 1 p.m. Saturday

Clarksville forecast: There is an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms in Montgomery County tonight, from about 9 to 11 p.m.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Wilma Rudolph Boulevard back open after wreck, Tylertown Road closed by fire

A crash has all southbound lanes of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard closed near Walmart

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Storms Friday night will bring over 1 inch of rain, wind gusts up to 45 mph

Clarksville forecast: We have heavy rain coming in Friday night, followed by a sunny but chilly Saturday and Sunday

Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: Easter egg hunts, American Idol Watch Party, opening day at Historic Collinsville

Things to do in Clarksville: From Easter egg hunts to an American Idol watch party, this is a big weekend for fun in Clarksville. 

Military
3 years ago
UPDATE: ‘We saw a huge glow like a fireball’: Nine 101st Airborne soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash

Two 101st Airborne Division helicopters crashed Wednesday night during a training mission, with multiple crew members inside.

Lifestyle
3 years ago
‘American Idol’ watch party coming this weekend with Haven Madison of Clarksville

Our own Haven Madison has made it to Hollywood Week on American Idol, and you can join her to watch it this weekend in Clarksville.