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
10 months ago
ROAD CLOSURES: Dunbar Cave Road closed, Dunlop Lane to close to install pump

Rising water levels in the basins along Dunlop Lane have led to the need for a temporary pump to remove the water, and that will require shutting down Dunlop this afternoon, perhaps continuing for several days.

News
10 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Where will Clarksville put all this water? Plus, why Fort Campbell is ending Boots Display | PODCAST

Flooding complaints are weighing on the City Council, but do they have a solution for stormwater? Also, Fort Campbell ends its annual Boots Display memorial over complaints about older soldiers being left out.

News
10 months ago
UPDATE: Tornado Watch canceled for Montgomery County, Flood Warning continues | PHOTOS

Here are the latest weather updates for Friday. We’ve had over 5 inches of rain in this week’s storms so far, and another 4-6 inches is on the way.

News
10 months ago
Cumberland River dams upstream from Clarksville holding back water to reduce flooding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday it is holding back water at the dams in the Cumberland River Basin to prevent flooding farther downstream in Clarksville.

News
10 months ago
Weather closings: Clarksville-Montgomery County schools closed Friday, APSU remote only

With Flood Warnings issued for Clarksville for the coming days, some schools and offices are closing or operating on delayed schedules Friday.

News
10 months ago
UPDATE: Map shows road closures for flooding in Montgomery County

Street and highway crews in Clarksville and Montgomery County have been working to clear the roads and remove debris as rainfall continues across the area.

Military
10 months ago
Fort Campbell announces end to annual Boots Display Memorial honoring fallen soldiers

A longstanding tradition at Fort Campbell that honors fallen soldiers with a large-scale outdoor boots display will no longer take place after this summer.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Weekend top picks: Mid-South Jazz Festival, Sundays on Strawberry Market

Things to do in Clarksville: Here are our top picks, including jazz concerts at APSU and a festival Sunday on Strawberry Alley.