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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.

Health
3 years ago
What’s a heat index? Your guide to summer heat warnings, how to stay safe

Heat wave information: Here are heat index explanations, safety tips and advice from the National Weather Service on heat waves.

News
3 years ago
Excessive Heat Warning issued for Thursday, Friday with heat index up to 115

Clarksville forecast: Dangerously hot conditions are coming, with heat index values of 105 to 115 expected in the afternoons and evenings.

Drinking water during heat wave.
News
3 years ago
Heat index of 113 degrees expected in Clarksville Thursday

With dangerously hot conditions and heat index values up to 113 possible, Clarksville will be under an Excessive Heat Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. 

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Multiple vehicles crash at Cumberland Drive and Riverside Drive, with injuries

Several vehicles crashed Wednesday night at Cumberland Drive and Riverside Drive, and there are injuries.

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Several stormy days ahead, with no end in sight

Clarksville forecast: Have your umbrella ready: We have several stormy days ahead, with no end in sight.

Clockwise from the top left, sandpit on Riverside Drive, Bryan Perry, Memorial Drive Extension plans, and dove release for fallen soldiers.
News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: Murder conspiracy charges, sand pit moving, Exit 8 grocery and other top stories this week

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

Several cars crashed at Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and Needmore Road on June 17, 2023. (CPD photo)
News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Several cars crash on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville

A severe wreck had traffic backed up on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard Saturday afternoon.

News
3 years ago
Frosty Morn funding targeted as Clarksville City Council takes first vote on 2024 budget

The City Council passed the annual budget Thursday night, amid some debate over funding for Frosty Morn and street improvements.

Business
3 years ago
Grocery, pharmacy coming to Rossview Road near Exit 8, plus Waffle House

A large new grocery store is coming to Rossview Road near Exit 8, as part of a development deal approved this week by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Nice start to weekend, but ending with strong chance of storms

Clarksville forecast: Beautiful weather on Friday and Saturday will give way to storms Sunday and Monday.