Tennessee state of emergency News

Tennessee Gov. Extends Covid-19 State of Emergency

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has once again extended the state of emergency until the end of September. Lee, a Republican, initially imposed the state of emergency on March 12 in order to free up funding and relax rules regarding the …

Weather Service: At Least 6 Tornadoes Hit Tennessee During Severe Storms

At least six tornadoes hit middle Tennessee during a series of storms last week that killed 24 people and caused massive damage, the National Weather Service in Nashville confirmed Friday. The strongest tornado overnight into Tuesday packed winds up to …

Tennessee Governor Declares State of Emergency After Multiple Tornadoes

Severe weather and tornadoes have impacted several counties in Tennessee, leaving behind multiple deaths and severe damage in Nashville. Governor Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency after the tornadoes ripped through at least three counties, including Davidson, Wilson, …

3 Deaths Reported in Tennessee from Weekend Storms

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency says severe storms overnight July 8 are to blame for three deaths in the eastern part of the state. The agency says a 60-year-old man and 40-year-old woman were killed in Carter County when a …

Severe Flooding Leads to State of Emergency in Tennessee

Officials have declared a state of emergency in Tennessee after heavy rains caused flooding in several areas overnight and more rain is forecast. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency spokesman Dean Flener said on Thursday that crews were performing swift-water rescues in …