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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.

Snow and ice on Madison Street on Jan. 24, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
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4 months ago
UPDATE: Clarksville gets 2 inches of snow so far, shifting to sleet | PHOTOS

The snow forecast has diminished a bit for Montgomery County while the risk of severe ice has increased.

A snow plow clears a residential street in downtown Clarksville on Feb. 18, 2021. (Chris Smith)
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4 months ago
Snow removal: Which roads will be plowed first in Clarksville, Montgomery County?

Clarksville and Montgomery County will see 2 to 4 inches of snow on Saturday, with more snow coming behind it. But whose roads will be plowed first?

The snow totals forecast through Sunday evening as of Jan. 23, 2026. (National Weather Service, contributed)
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4 months ago
Winter Storm Warning: Snow begins, with up to 8 inches coming to Clarksville

Less than 24 hours out from the storm’s arrival, the National Weather Service predicts Clarksville will get 6-8 inches of snow and 0.1 to 0.25 inches of ice.

Mark Riggins, left, and Charlie Koon.
Clarksville Conversations
4 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: What’s next for Gas & Water, natural gas pipeline | PODCAST

Several big projects are underway at Clarksville Gas & Water, including a new natural gas pipeline from Kentucky.

The snow totals forecast through Sunday evening as of Jan. 22, 2026. (National Weather Service, contributed)
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4 months ago
UPDATE: Statewide State of Emergency declared, 7 inches of snow predicted for Clarksville

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Montgomery and surrounding counties, with snow, sleet and ice expected this weekend.

Police and Jeep drivers assist a vehicle during a previous winter storm in Clarksville. (CPD, contributed)
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4 months ago
7 most dangerous roads for winter weather wrecks in Clarksville

Here are the worst roads in Clarksville for winter weather, according to police, with a history of having the most issues during ice and snow events.

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4 months ago
Winter weather: How to handle ice and snow in Clarksville

Here’s some information, much of it courtesy of the National Weather Service, that will keep you ready for winter weather emergencies.

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4 months ago
Snow closings: APSU basketball moved to Thursday, Feed the World event postponed

With a winter storm expected this weekend, several events are being moved or postponed, and further closures will be announced.

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4 months ago
Over 6 inches of snow expected in Clarksville, Winter Storm Watch issued

With over 6 inches of snow expected, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Clarksville from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.

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4 months ago
UPDATE: 50/50 chance of 6 inches or more of snow in Clarksville this weekend

Confidence is increasing that we’ll see severe winter weather this weekend in Clarksville, with 6 inches or more of snow possible.