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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.

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1 year ago
UPDATE: Cumberland, Red rivers crest, fall to minor flood stage

A Flood Warning has been issued for the Cumberland River at Clarksville, and flood waters are expected to reach Riverside Drive this afternoon. 

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1 year ago
UPDATE: Clarksville tops 10 inches of rain this week | VIDEO, PHOTOS

We’ve had over 10 inches of rain in this week’s storms so far, and it’s likely to continue through this afternoon.

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1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Flooding, rezoning, boots display and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including more flooding to come, rezoning denied, and Fort Campbell boots display to end.

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1 year ago
UPDATE: Evacuations at Farmington and Woodstock subdivisions, shelter moved to YAIPAK

With just over 10 inches of rain so far this week and still more coming, the City of Clarksville is asking residents who live in low-lying areas to consider seeking higher ground.

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1 year ago
Cumberland River, Red River expected to rise this evening, crest Sunday night

Flood Warnings have been issued for the Cumberland River at Clarksville and the Red River at Port Royal until Tuesday evening.

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1 year ago
ROAD CLOSURES: Woodstock Drive, Dunbar Cave Road, Dunlop Lane and more

Flooding along the Cumberland River and the Red River, along with rainfall making lakes of low-lying areas, has caused several road closures in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

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1 year ago
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning extended, almost 9 inches of rain so far

Here are the latest rain totals and weather alerts for Clarksville and Montgomery County for today’s storms.

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1 year 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.

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1 year 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.

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1 year 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.