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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.

Pedestrian crossing Intersection of Wilma Rudolph and Morris Road on January 29, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
4 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why 17-inch snow ‘forecast’ should be ignored | PODCAST

Some people freaked out about a forecast of 17 inches of snow when we got only 3 inches. It wasn’t that the experts were wrong – people just weren’t listening to the actual experts.

Planet Fitness, Ross, Marshalls, and Bealls parking lot off Madison Street on January 29, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
News
4 months ago
Wind chills of -5 coming, Cold Advisory issued, only slight chance of flurries

While main roads in Clarksville are mostly clear, many side streets are still covered in packed ice. The bigger issue is with driveways, sidewalks and parking lots. 

Whitfield Road and 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Jan. 29, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
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4 months ago
9,000 tons of salt, 5,000 man hours: Clarksville ice/snow removal by the numbers

Here are some notable numbers from the ice and snow removal in Clarksville, after the past weekend’s layered “lasagna” of snow.

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4 months ago
Snow closings: CMCSS schools closed all week, several events canceled

With ice lingering from the winter storm, several Clarksville schools and offices are remaining closed.

Montgomery County Highway Department crews survey road conditions on Jan. 29, 2026. (MCHD, contributed)
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4 months ago
UPDATE: Crews make progress on Montgomery County roads covered in 2 inches of ice

With back roads, driveways and parking lots still layered in ice, another blast of frigid air will spread into the region this weekend.

Peachers Mill Road and 101st Airborne Division Parkway on Jan. 27, 2026. (City of Clarksville traffic camera, contributed)
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4 months ago
Roads clearing in Clarksville but icy areas remain, especially side streets, parking lots

Roads have improved across Clarksville, but ice is lingering, and high temperatures will stay at or below freezing for the week ahead.

The Well on Union Street on December 30, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
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4 months ago
UPDATE: Organizers ‘pause’ proposal for homeless outreach center in downtown Clarksville

Amid weeks of debate over a proposed City of Clarksville partnership to create a homeless outreach center, Urban Ministries announced Monday that it will “pause the process.”

Three Jeep drivers with the all-volunteer Clarksville Jeep Crew tow a Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services ambulance up a hill on Springlot Road off of Warfield Boulevard during the ice storm on Jan. 25, 2026. (Lynn Yonts, Clarksville Jeep Crew, contributed)
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4 months ago
UPDATE: Over 275 assists by Jeep Crew during ice storm so far, including 1 police car, 2 ambulances | VIDEO

During this weekend’s ice storm, the all-volunteer Clarksville Jeep Crew assisted over 170 vehicles, including one police car and two ambulances.

Winter Ice storm on January 26, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
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4 months ago
Winter storm: Roads icy in Clarksville, low tonight drops to 0 degrees

A layer of frozen sleet and snow 3 inches thick is blanketing Clarksville, and with high temperatures staying below freezing for the week ahead, it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

A tree down on Basham Lane during the ice storm in Clarksville on Jan. 25, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
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4 months ago
UPDATE: Clarksville covered in 3-inch layer of icy mix, Extreme Cold Warning issued for Monday

An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for Clarksville by the NWS from 6 p.m. Monday to noon Tuesday. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero are expected.