After storms tear through Tennessee, tens of thousands lose power and six people die

Severe storms and tornadoes wreaked havoc in Tennessee, resulting in a tragic toll of at least six fatalities and 23 injuries on Saturday. Local emergency services reported extensive damage, with tens of thousands of residents facing power outages. 

Montgomery County in Tennessee provided updates on its Facebook page, confirming three deaths – two adults and one child – attributed to the tornado, along with 23 hospital-treated individuals. Additional fatalities were reported in the suburbs of Nashville, according to the Nashville Office of Emergency Management. 

Poweroutage.us indicated that over 80,000 Tennesseans were without power by Saturday evening. Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden expressed sorrow for the community's losses and encouraged prayers for those affected. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office cited damage to homes in Clarksville, while Dresden witnessed storm-related impacts on trees, power lines, and houses. 

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts acknowledged the unexpected and undesirable nature of the day, emphasizing extensive community damage. As the search and rescue efforts unfolded, officials urged people to avoid roads, and local facilities like a school and church were designated as shelters for the displaced. 

The National Weather Service had issued a tornado emergency alert for Nashville suburbs earlier in the day, underscoring the severity of the situation.