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As the sun rises over Nashville and surrounding counties, devastation and destruction lie everywhere as a tornado struck just after midnight leaving destruction across many counties and Downtown Nashville.
9 confirmed deaths and many more injured and some missing, as daylight allows for a look at the disaster.
Popular Germantown area of East Nashville is pretty much destroyed. 2 dead
Donelson seems to be the hardest hit
Wilson County has closed school for the rest of the week
Putnam County has 25 homes destroyed and 3 confirmed dead.
The tornado first struck around 12:35 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Tennessee State University is reported with extensive damage . Fortunately, their students were on Spring Break
State has launched a Level 3 State of Emergency
Many roads and interstates in the area are impassable due to overturned vehicles. Residents are asked to stay off the roads.
Tens of thousands without power. 100s without homes.
