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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)
Weather
7 months ago
Strong storm moving across Montgomery County

At 2:33 p.m. Doppler radar was tracking the storm 12 miles southwest of Clarksville.

News
7 months ago
Roundabout at Rollow and Dunlop coming along in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Highway Department is creating the roundabout at Rollow Lane and Dunlop Lane, closed since the spring flooding.

Spider folks at a comic convention. (Clarksville Now)
Entertainment
7 months ago
This weekend in Clarksville: ’90s music at Downtown Commons, Captain America at Liberty Park

Here are your top picks for this weekend in Clarksville, including Downtown @ Sundown and an Anime, Comic & Toy Con.

Crime
7 months ago
Wanted in Clarksville: Man steals credit cards from car, tries to use them for cash, snacks

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a vehicle burglary and identity theft from June 23 at two locations in north Clarksville.

Weather
7 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Extreme Heat Warning issued for Montgomery County

The high Tuesday and Wednesday in Clarksville should be 95, with a heat index of 109, according to the National Weather Service.

Weather
7 months ago
Work week weather: Heat index of 112 to start, but cooler temps by Friday

Clarksville forecast: The week will start with extreme heat. But there’s an increasing chance of storms, and temps should drop to the mid-80s by Friday.

Weather
7 months ago
Heat Advisory: Highs in mid-90s, with heat indexes up to 110 through Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: Highs in the mid-90s will start the week, with heat indexes expected up to 110 degrees.

Clockwise from the top left, TVA chimneys, state Health Facilities Commission meeting, Loaves & Fishes, and Q-Up the Classroom.
News
7 months ago
News in Clarksville: Both hospitals given OK, TVA gas plant, wire fraud and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including TriStar and Ascension Saint Thomas hospitals being approved.