Tornado in downtown Nashville causes major damage and several fatalities

At least two tornadoes touched down early Tuesday in Tennessee, including one that caused damage near downtown Nashville.

Local media outlets have reported up to 9 fatalities and extensive damage following the overnight storms.

Just filmed a #tornado pass north of my building and just north of the state capital! Wow! pic.twitter.com/HUd40rvdsD

— Sam Shamburger (@shamnadoes) March 3, 2020

This is downtown Nashville. I’m speechless @NC5 @CBSNews @NashSevereWx pic.twitter.com/Jymi6tCs6C

— Chris Conte (@chrisconte) March 3, 2020