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Are twisters becoming more common in Middle Tennessee?
NashVillager Podcast: April 16, 2024
Are twisters becoming more common in Middle Tennessee?
Remembering the victims of Middle Tennessee’s deadly tornadoes
Seven people lost their lives in the tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee on Saturday. Those who died have now been identified
Tennessee tornado recovery complicated by freezing temps
Agencies across Middle Tennessee are assessing the full extent of Saturday’s deadly tornadoes and bracing for a difficult and lengthy recovery amid dangerously cold temperatures.
The tornado relief deadline is approaching for 10 Tennessee counties
FEMA has handed out $8.5 million in aid across 10 counties, including hard-hit communities in Cannon and Rutherford counties.
Tennessee tornado recovery gets federal aid in 10 counties
Damage from strong tornadoes and straight-line winds has prompted a “major” disaster declaration — and additional federal resources — for 10 Tennessee counties.
Among 8 tornadoes in Tennessee, hard-hit Readyville anticipates long recovery
After 15 deaths and more than 500 structures damaged, Gov. Bill Lee has requested federal assistance after the tornado outbreak.
Deadly tornado outbreak causes damage across Tennessee
This post was updated at 4 p.m. on April 2. Severe storms raked across Tennessee on Friday and into early Saturday, unleashing damaging tornadoes, winds and hail. A total of 15 deaths were confirmed by state officials, with nine people killed in McNairy County in West Tennessee.
Cookeville unveils a memorial park in path of deadly 2020 tornadoes
Newly opened Hope Park in Cookeville includes a playground, pavilion and lots of green space. It serves as a memorial site for the 2020 tornado.
Preparing for Middle Tennessee’s next tornado
Tornadoes are a part of life for Middle Tennessee. While tornado season runs from March to June officially, there is also a secondary season in the fall. Additionally, the traditional “tornado alley” appears to be moving closer to the region. While we can’t prevent tornadoes or other severe storms, being prepared can help us keep […]
Slammed by tornado and pandemic, a Nashville skate shop reopens, connecting its regulars and first-timers
How long does it take to rebuild from a catastrophic tornado? An East Nashville skate shop navigated many challenges to reopen in just shy of two years.
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