Tornadoes Brought Destruction and Death as They Tore Through Tennessee Over Weekend

Published on December 11, 2023

Two weeks before Christmas, Tennesseans are coming together to help neighbors affected by tornadoes that tore through the central portion of the state over the weekend. The tornadoes took the lives of six people in the communities of Clarksville and Madison in the Nashville area, including a 2-year-old and 10-year-old child, and injured dozens more. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee declared a “Level 3” state of emergency following tours of the hardest-hit areas over the weekend, to allow for additional aid in the cleanup effort. “Though our state has weathered significant storm damage, Tennesseans are resilient,” Mr. Lee said in a post on X. “Today, we’ve seen a picture of hope as state & local officials & nonprofits have provided critical support to families & communities across Middle TN.”...

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