Putnam County has been so overwhelmed with volunteers coming to help with tornado cleanup that officials say it’s become a problem.
Tennessee Storm Alerts ‘Worked As Designed’ — But Cellphone Settings May Have Blocked Some
Phone alerts have the benefit of geographical targeting, which is guided by what’s known as the “polygon system.”
For One Nashville Business Owner, Tornado’s Destruction Means The Loss Of A Black Safe Space
Joshua Mundy, a Nashville native and business owner, has been in Germantown since before the neighborhood was redeveloped.
Search For The Missing Slows Debris Removal In Putnam County
Hauling off mountains of debris has been slow to start in Putnam County, in part because the search for victims has taken so long. As of Thursday morning, three remain missing, and there’s still concern their bodies are among the rubble.
Tornado Update: Legal Resources Offered To Rebuilding Residents
Lawyers in Nashville are teaming up to help residents with tasks like filing insurance claims, finding contractors and avoiding scams.
Tornado Update: Putnam County’s EF-4 Tornado, And Power Still Out
The tornado that ripped through Putnam County had wind speeds up to 175 miles per hour.
Tornado Update: City Officials Working to Restore Power, Begin Recovery Effort
The Office of Emergency Management is working to determine how many residents have been displaced, and Mayor Cooper said he is working to secure state and federal support.
A Day Later, Putnam County Still Searching For Tornado Victims
Rescue crews in Putnam County returned to a 20-acre field Wednesday morning that was too dangerous to search in the dark.
Putnam County Residents, Devastated By Tornado, Are ‘Looking For Stuff, Looking For People’
As of Tuesday afternoon, 19 people in Putnam County were reported dead, out of 25 fatalities across Middle Tennessee.









