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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.

News
11 months ago
Slight chance of storms in Clarksville Thursday, with streets and homes still flooded

There’s a 2 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon in Clarksville, with possible damaging winds and large hail

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Business
11 months ago
Vulcan site lands new developer for housing, grocery, retail in downtown Clarksville

The initial developer for a planned mixed-use development on the 30-acre Vulcan site in downtown Clarksville has taken a pass, but a new developer has quickly stepped up to the plate.

News
11 months ago
Clarksville at 245% over normal annual rainfall, city considers ‘very expensive’ flooding solutions

In the five-day span of last week’s storm, Clarksville got two months of spring rainfall in only five days. So far this year, we’ve had almost 30 inches of rain, which is 245% of normal.

Flooding at Overcrest Court in the Farmington neighborhood in Clarksville, TN on April 7, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
News
11 months ago
UPDATE: Over 220 homes damaged by flood, local State of Emergency declared | VIDEO, PHOTOS

In response to severe storms and heavy rains for the last five days that led to extensive flooding, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts issued a Local State of Emergency on Monday.

News
11 months ago
Clarksville flooding: How to get help, give help for those who lost homes

With hundreds of homes damaged by floodwaters this weekend in Clarksville and Montgomery County, several organizations, principally the Red Cross, YAIPAK and the United Way, have stepped up to help.

News
11 months ago
UPDATE: Woodstock, Farmington neighborhoods evacuated | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Several residents of the Farmington and Woodstock neighborhoods were evacuated today, the day after an evacuation from The Reserve at Kirkwood apartments.

News
11 months 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. 

news
11 months 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.