CLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – After severe weekend weather caused severe damage and left thousands without power. Clarksville Department of Electricity employees have been hard at work to reconnect customers. With most of the damage repaired, CDE had this message to share with the Clarksville Community.

“CDE Lightband faced a significant storm on Saturday, October 26th around 3:00 p.m. that caused the most distribution damage in their history. The storm caused over 32,000 customers to be without power, more than 61 broken poles and over 15 transformer replacements.

As crews geared up for long days and nights through rain and frigid temperatures, the Clarksville community came together as a pillar of encouragement during the storm. Outside utility companies gladly came to the aid in the restoration process.

With kind hearts, many businesses and numerous families offered their support. During the long and weary hours, families brought food, water and coffee for the linemen. Businesses donated food and snacks. Many opened their doors to serve the rotating crews with meals and offered words of encouragement.

“As we faced this historic event, our community supported us and cheered us on through the restoration. Thank you to everyone who helped us during this entire process,” said Brian Taylor, general manager at CDE Lightband.

CDE Lightband wants to extend their heartfelt appreciation to all the families, out of town crews and businesses who assisted in restoring power to Clarksville.”

Thank you to everyone who contributed during this time, including but not limited to:

Electric Crews:
Cookeville Electric
Davis H. Elliot, LLC.
Gallatin Department of Electricity
Huntsville Utilities
Lenoir City Utility Board
Murfreesboro Electric Dept.
Middle TN EMC
Nashville Electric Service
Tullahoma Utility Authority

Fiber Crews:
Davis H. Elliot, LLC.
Owens Telecom Services
Star Construction, LLC.

Tree Trimming:
Wright Tree Service

Thank you to Businesses:
Bojangles
Burger King
Casablanca
Chick Fil-A
Comfort Suites
Country Inn & Suites
Fixx Rite, LLC.
Gingham Café
GuestHouse
IHOP
Krispy Kreme
Little Caesar’s
Michael’s Pizza
Mission BBQ
Moe’s Southwest Grill
O’Charley’s
Panera Bread
Papa John’s
Ruby Tuesday’s
Shoney’s
Sleep Inn
Smooves Grill
Subway
The Children’s Dentist
Clarksville Soccer Club
And to all others who gave, THANK YOU!