Tennessee U.S. Representatives John Rose (R-TN-06) and Mark Green (R-TN-07) met with community members and surveyed some of the damage left behind after a series of tornadoes tore through Middle Tennessee over the weekend.
At least six people, including one toddler, are dead and several others are reported injured after tornadoes ripped through the Volunteer State.
“Tornadoes and severe weather impacted Tennessee on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Affected counties include Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Weakley, and Wilson counties. The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 Tornado in Gibson/Weakley County and an EF-3 Tornado in Montgomery County. The National Weather Service continues to survey other areas to assess storm damage,” the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency wrote in a press release on Monday.
Congressman Rose joined Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, State Senator Charlane Oliver (D-Nashville), and State Representative Vincent Dixie (D-Nashville) in assessing damage caused by the storms and speaking with victims of the destruction.
Seeing the destruction up close is an experience I won’t forget. I continue to pray for those who lost loved ones or are displaced.
And I want to assure the families I represent in Gallatin, Hendersonville, Madison, and East Nashville that I am committed to securing federal… pic.twitter.com/XygKN3Qs2N
— Congressman John Rose (@RepJohnRose) December 11, 2023
“There are no words to describe the loss that many Middle Tennesseans are feeling today,” Rose said in a statement. “Listening to the pain people are feeling and seeing the destruction up close is an experience I won’t forget. I continue to pray for those who lost loved ones or are displaced. And I want to assure the families I represent in Gallatin, Hendersonville, Madison, and East Nashville that I am committed to securing federal emergency relief during their time of need.”
Congressman Green was also on the ground in Springfield assessing the damage to communities caused by the storms.
While surveying the damage in Springfield, there is no shortage of hope. Tennesseans always come together, standing shoulder to shoulder, to help neighbors. pic.twitter.com/ltoUY1LlHz
— Rep. Mark Green (@RepMarkGreen) December 11, 2023
“While surveying the damage in Springfield, there is no shortage of hope. Tennesseans always come together, standing shoulder to shoulder, to help neighbors,” Green wrote on X.
In wake of the destruction caused by the storms, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has declared a state of emergency in order for the city to access state and federal resources.
“There’s a long road of healing and recovery ahead for many of our neighbors,” O’Connell said in a statement.
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Kaitlin Housler is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Follow Kaitlin on X / Twitter.
