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Super Tuesday Tornado

Archive of stories about the tornadoes that struck Middle Tennessee on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 — from WPLN News.

Tornado Relief Groups Take Precautions Amid Concerns Of COVID-19

By Samantha Max, Damon MitchellandTony Gonzalez

March 13, 2020

As Nashville continues mobilizing storm relief efforts, organizers are taking extra precautions due to coronavirus. But they’re still vowing to assist storm victims as long as needed.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Super Tuesday Tornado, Volunteer State

Tornado Relief Explained: Here’s How To Get Help From FEMA And The SBA

By Tony GonzalezandJason Moon Wilkins

March 13, 2020

East Nashville tornado
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Power is back for most, roads are clearing and mountains of debris are being hauled away, but for many Middle Tennesseans the path to recovery from the Super Tuesday tornadoes will be long and confusing. There are donations and insurance claims to sort through — and there’s federal assistance.  

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: FEMA, SBA, severe weather, Super Tuesday Tornado

Curious Nashville: Help Us Understand The Tornado Alert System

By Tony Gonzalez

March 12, 2020

National Weather Service

We want to better understand cellphone alerts, so we’re using our Curious Nashville tool to ask for your help.

Filed Under: Curious Nashville, WPLN News Tagged With: Curious Nashville, Super Tuesday Tornado

A Putnam County Project Is Helping Tornado Survivors Recover Lost Photos

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 12, 2020

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In Putnam County, where over 700 structures were damaged last week due to an EF-4 tornado, hundreds of photographs of survivors and their families have been found. And a volunteer-run project wants to help connect survivors with these memories.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Cookeville, Putnam County, Sadie Barrientos, Super Tuesday Tornado, Tennessee Tornadoes

Damaged By Tornado, Historic Buildings In Nashville Face A Difficult Choice

By Samantha Max

March 12, 2020

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The storms damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses throughout Middle Tennessee. And historic buildings will require extra care.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: East Nashville, history, Super Tuesday Tornado

In Putnam County, Families And Friends Say Goodbye To Those Killed During The Tennessee Tornadoes

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 11, 2020

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The funerals of the victims of the Tennessee tornadoes are underway. Eighteen of the 24 fatalities happened in Putnam County, and the oldest victim was 67.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Jonathan Norris, Patricia Lane, Super Tuesday Tornado, Tennessee Tornadoes, Traci Delk

In Benton County After The Tornado, A Community Rallies And A Daughter Remembers

By Liam Niemeyer

March 9, 2020

Benton County tornado
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Jennifer Davis-Irwin remembers her father as someone who loved working on motorcycles, loved cooking bacon, eggs and cheeseburgers in the morning — “two bad things for you” — and loved being around family. But she also remembers him as a hero.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Super Tuesday Tornado

‘We Have To Stick Together’: North Nashville Church Unites Community After Tornado

By Samantha Max

March 9, 2020

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There hasn’t been much time for reflection since powerful tornados blew through. But on Sunday morning, one church in North Nashville paused for a few hours of gratitude.

Filed Under: Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: North Nashville, religion, Super Tuesday Tornado

President Trump In Cookeville: ‘This Is Real Devastation’

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 6, 2020

President Donald Trump surveyed tornado damage in Middle Tennessee Friday, spending most of his time in Putnam County where an EF-4 tornado killed 18 people Tuesday morning.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Donald Trump, Super Tuesday Tornado

Knoxville Falafel Chef Heads West To Feed Tornado Victims In Nashville

By Tasha A.F. Lemley

March 6, 2020

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Yassin Terou knows what it’s like to depend on the community to get re-established. So as soon as he heard about the tornadoes in Middle Tennessee, he started driving west.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Super Tuesday Tornado

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