Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 5:02 pm

Clarksville, Montgomery County TN – Thursday, Dec. 14 is the next opportunity for volunteering in tornado cleanup efforts, in our community.

There is a list of areas to avoid in order for public services to complete their tasks with heavy machinery and truck hauling. These include Britton Springs Road, Eva Drive, and Batts Lane. Please stay away from these areas.

To volunteer, please first contact Mosaic Church at 931-542-2025. Appropriate dress, including protective footwear and work gloves are required. You will be asked to sign a waiver and document your volunteer time.

Yard debris should be separated into three categories: wood and brush waste, metal, and all other trash.

Tremendous progress has already been made for which we are deeply appreciative. Tomorrow we have another great opportunity to make significant strides in getting through this phase of recovery.

Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Clarksville, Montgomery County TN – The outpouring of donations and kindness for those affected by the tornado has been tremendous. We are asking for your assistance once again as we work to match the donations with the actual needs of the tornado victims. 

Our friends with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System have talked to the individuals and families at the Northeast High School shelter and below is a list of what the families have said they need. These items must be new and may be brought to the Northeast High School location at 2701 Trenton Road or Spring Creek Baptist Church at 2760 Trenton Road. 

Monetary donations are encouraged to allow people to buy their items and the official donation link is under the Tornado Information banner at the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government websites.               

Food

•  Juices
•  Sodas
•  Fresh Fruit
•  Snacks
• Non-perishable Food
• Baby Formula

Personal

• Vaseline
• Lip Balm
• Hot Hands
• Diapers
• Pull-ups
• Sweatpants (All sizes/ Genders)
• Underwear (All Sizes) Genders)
• Children Socks

Household

• Pillows
• Towels
• Blankets
• Kleenex
•  Gallon Ziplock
• 13-gallon trash bags
• Small First Aid Kits
•  Baby bottles
• Cat/ dog food
•  Flashlights
•  Laundry detergent
•  Suitcases/ Bags

Spring Creek Baptist Church is also requesting the following items to prepare meals: bread, hot dog and hamburger buns, milk, salad, plastic utensilware, individual condiments, drinks, and other items used to cook meals.

Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Clarksville, Montgomery County TN – Spring Creek Baptist Church at 2760 Trenton Road opened as a second shelter location for those impacted by the tornadoes. The church is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. beginning today. Showers are open and available. 

Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. Pets are not permitted. Updated information about the added shelter will be posted as it becomes available. Donations are welcome.

Northeast High School at 2701 Trenton Road is open 24 hours for those impacted by the tornadoes.  

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Scammers are looking to make a quick buck out of our recent weather tragedy and leave behind an additional trail of damage.

Scams common after natural disasters include but are not limited to insurance scams, contractor fraud such as: tree removal, roof repair, landscaping, etc., and disaster relief charity scams. Never give out any personal information. 

 Here are a few points to remember when selecting a for-hire-service:

• Contact the Better Business Bureau by email at: info@bbb.org or give them a call at 615-242-4222
• Take time to check references of home improvement service providers.
• Verify and document the identity of the person/people offering these services.
• Require written contracts and maintain any and all correspondence with the providers.
• Document the process before, during, and after.

In the event you believe you have a criminal issue and need to report your situation to law enforcement, documentation of the for-hire-service, as well as, written contracts and agreements will be necessary to further a criminal investigation into the matter.

Tennessee law states:

Residential Owner Responsibilities

As per TCA § 39-14-154, Actions by Home Improvement Services Provider that Constitute Offense, state law makes requirements of the property owner before there are criminal implications for the home improvement services provider.

• Keep copies of all documents and correspondence with the home improvement services provider.
• If after ninety-days have elapsed if no substantial portion of the work has been performed, hand deliver or send by certified mail with return receipt requested a written request for a refund to the home improvement services provider.
• Also send a copy of the written refund request by certified mail return receipt requested to:

Commerce and Insurance

Division of Consumer Affairs

500 James Robertson Parkway, 12th Floor

Nashville, TN 37243-0600

• Ten days after the request letter has been received or refused to be accepted by the home improvement services provider, the residential owner may contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office if the residence is outside the city limits or if within the city limits contact the Clarksville Police Department by dialing 911 to file a report.  

If convicted of TCA § 39-14-154, Actions by Home Improvement Services Provider, you may face felony charges and jail time graded pursuant to Theft TCA § 39-14-105

Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Clarksville, Montgomery County, TN – At this time we can confirm that three people are deceased, two adults and one child as a result of the tornado that touched down this afternoon. Additionally, 23 people have been treated at the hospital.

We are still in the search and rescue phase of this disaster and will provide updates as we receive confirmation.

Mayor Wes Golden stated, “This is a sad day for our community. We are praying for those who are injured, lost loved ones, and lost their homes. This community pulls together like no other and we will be here until the end.”

“This is devastating news and our hearts are broken for the families of those who lost loved ones. The City stands ready to help them in their time of grief,” said City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts.

Northeast High School located at 3701 Trenton Road is set-up as a Red Cross Shelter for anyone who has been displaced or in need of assistance.

It is vitally important that citizens avoid the area and stay off the roadway. The congested roadways restrict the movement of emergency vehicles.

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