The night still runs on a loop in my brain, resurfacing too many times a day to count. Especially that particular moment, when the tornado peeled off our roof as I held my son, debris flying, running for the basement. It’s nearly a year later and we’re still not home. So everything reminds me of the storm.
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From Nashville To Cookeville — Our List Of Tornado Anniversary Commemorations
Several commemorations are taking place this week to remember the deadly and destructive March 2020 tornadoes.
Some Middle Tennessee Counties Are Dropping Their Mask Mandates
Some Middle Tennessee counties, including Rutherford and Williamson, are letting their mask mandates expire, following a recent plunge in new and active cases.
The Tornado Threatened To Uproot North Nashville, But Many Are Rebuilding In Nashville’s Historically Black Neighborhood
After the tornado, fears rose that North Nashville survivors would be pressured to sell — and some were swarmed with offers. But a year later, some homeowners are well on their way to rebuilding.
Middle And West Tennessee Now Under A Tornado Watch
Strong storms has the region on the lookout for tornadoes and possible flooding.
The Tennessee Tornadoes Of 2020, One Year Later
A night of storms. 100 miles of chaos. 25 lives lost. Thousands of buildings destroyed. One year later, where are we now?
The Tri-Star State: The Legislature’s Ban On Transgender Athletes Comes Up For Final Votes
A bill that would limit participation of transgender athletes comes to the House and Senate floors, Republican senators move to ban student-athletes’ protests during the national anthem, and a key lawmaker explains why he supports a bill that would allow the governor to force schools to reopen.
For Cookeville’s Tornado Rebuild, Some Saw A Blank Canvas And Others Walked Away
Rebuilding after a natural disaster is always more emotional than the typical construction project. And it’s especially hard for those in Putnam County who were traumatized by last year’s destructive and deadly EF-4 tornado.
The Disaster Year: A Reporter Reflects On A Year Marked By Suffering
The night still runs on a loop in my brain, resurfacing too many times a day to count. Especially that particular moment, when the tornado peeled off our roof as I held my son, debris flying, running for the basement. It’s nearly a year later and we’re still not home. So everything reminds me of the storm.
A Once-Bustling Corner In Germantown Is Still Quiet One Year After Tornado
A year after a tornado tore through Germantown, one corner seems stuck in a time warp, where two neighborhood staples have yet to reopen their doors.
Rutherford County Wastes 1,000 COVID Vaccine Doses Over Freezer Snafu
Rutherford County Schools says it will have to throw away 1,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine because they were put in the wrong kind of freezer.
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