Drone in Clarksville, TN approx. 12:10 am 1/1/25

Drone in Clarksville, TN approx. 12:10 am 1/1/25
Time: 12:10 am on Jan. 1, 2025

Location: Clarksville, TN

I was visiting my parents in a city 45 minutes northwest of Nashville, TN, near the Fort Campbell Army base. Just after midnight, my dad was outside watching fireworks when he noticed a bright orange light flying relatively low and maintaining a steady, consistent speed as it traveled from the northwest (where both Fort Campbell and the local airport are located) to the southeast. I tried to capture the object as quickly as possible, so I apologize for my shaky hands. 

My dad, a former soldier with nearly 30 years of Army experience and extensive knowledge of the aircraft that fly over his house, said he couldn’t explain what he saw—this was unlike anything he’d encountered before.

My friend, dad, and I watched the object together and were surprised it had no additional lights, as one might expect on a drone. Initially, I thought it might be a hobbyist drone capturing footage of the fireworks for the New Year, but the apparent distance it was flying has made me second-guess that assumption.

I debated whether to share this, but I felt this community might provide more insight into the video.