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.

News
4 years ago
UPDATE: Main roads improved, side roads may be icy in Montgomery County

Residents are urged to stay off the roads this morning, as overnight single-digit temperatures have turned yesterday’s snow into sheets of ice.

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News
4 years ago
SNOW CLOSURES: Roxy play postponed; city, county, state offices closed

Several closures and event cancellations are expected on Friday.

News
4 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: 178 wrecks, stranded motorists so far in Clarksville-Montgomery County

Interstate 24 westbound is tied up near mile marker 16 because of a wreck Thursday morning.

News
4 years ago
UPDATE: Temperatures will drop to 6 degrees tonight in Clarksville

We’re expected to get 4-5 inches of snow today in Montgomery and surrounding counties, and the area is under a Winter Storm Warning until 8 p.m.

News
4 years ago
SNOW CLOSURES: County offices, local schools to remain closed Friday

With 2-3 inches of snow expected in Clarksville on Thursday, several closures and event cancellations are expected. 

Clarksville Conversations
4 years ago
Judge John Peay on growing up in Clarksville in 1940s, selling Coca-Colas downtown | AUDIO

Judge John Peay joins Katie Gambill and Charlie Koon on Clarksville’s Conversation.

News
4 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Montgomery, surrounding counties

Clarksville forecast: Snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected for the area, according to the National Weather Service.

Coronavirus
4 years ago
COVID in Clarksville: Active cases double in 1 week, again topping 2,000 in Montgomery County

As of Jan. 3, the Tennessee Department of Health reported 2,371 active cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County.