Algood Middle Roof Having Unexpected Issues
Putnam County School officials working to mitigate deterioration in the Algood Middle School roof in hopes of postponing a full replacement for several more years. Deputy Director Tim Martin said this roof was not on the district’s radar and he was surprised to find that it was in poor shape. He said the metal roof […]
12 Houses Significantly Damaged, One Injured In Dekalb
At least a dozen homes damaged significantly, downed trees prominent after a tornado touched down in Dekalb County Monday afternoon. Dekalb County EMA Director Charlie Parker said the one injury occurred when a tree fell just a few feet in front of a driver. He said the woman sustained a minor injury after crashing into […]
Fall Creek Falls Holding Open House To Share Plans
Fall Creek Falls will hold an Open House Thursday to discuss its plans to restore the park’s scenic loop, damaged by storms last summer. TDEC Regional Director of External Affairs Robert Becker said when the storm hit, thousands of trees fell. That led to road closures and long-term hazards for visitors. He said with that […]
Livingston Estimating $2M In Property Damage After Saturday Storm
The Town of Livingston is working on debris cleanup following a major storm Saturday night. Mayor Curtis Hayes said that most of the damage was inside the town’s corporate limits due to downed trees and straight-line winds. Hayes said that the National Weather Service called the storm cell a “Micro Burst.” “It began north of […]
Dynamics Of Jet Stream Caused Quick Transition From Storms To Snow
Temperatures in the 70s one day- two to six inches of snow the next. Not something seen often but National Weather Service Meteorologist Mark Richards said it can occur. “We had the subtropical jet involved. The polar jet involved, and when that happens after the threat of tornadoes is over and the front goes by, […]
Fentress Elementary School Suffers Wind Damage, Multiple Counties Report Downed Trees
Fentress County Schools dismissed Pine Haven Elementary students early this morning following wind damage to facilities. EMA Director James Bilbrey said three HVAC units on the roof of the school were displaced from wind. A portable classroom behind the school also suffered wind damage. Bilbrey said Billy Ridge Road had some downed trees across the […]
Cookeville Water Wants Aid in Sewage Water Levels after Storms
Cookeville Water Department wants the city council to approve a site suitability study for a wet weather storage facility. Director Ronnie Kelly said this is necessary to alleviate water levels after storms along the main line to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. “Water leaks into the sewage system and it fills up the pipe, and we’re […]
Storm Downs Multiple Trees Causing Home Damage In Southern Cookeville Area
Putnam County EMA reporting multiple downed trees in the southern areas of Cookeville after a storm with high winds Friday. According to Director Tyler Smith, South Willow Avenue and Interstate Drive have blocked roadways due to fallen trees. Smith said the area near Willow Avenue Church of Christ has suffered the most damage. Smith said […]
Cumberland Co. Crews Finish Cleanup And Storm Damage Evaluations
Cleanup efforts are coming to a close in Cumberland County after straight line winds downed multiple trees and power lines Tuesday morning. EMA Director Travis Cole said majority of the wind damage was focused in the Fairfield Glade community. “In total we had eight houses that sustained various light damage from trees and limbs,” Cole […]
Storm In Clay County Closes Scott Hollow Road From Collapsed Culvert
Clay County experienced flash flooding and fallen trees around the county Tuesday morning. EMA Director Kyle Haney said the areas of Neely Creek Road and Willow Grove Highway were the flash flooding locations. Haney said that road crews are clearing trees and loose gravel across county roadways. “The only road that is closed right now […]
