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People leave a worship service at Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday in Nashville.
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Tennessee

Nashville church worships in the rubble after tornado

Bobbie Harris, 79, lost her rental home, her job and her church when a deadly tornado struck her community in North Nashville. But all she could think about was her blessings.

Mar 9, 2020 at 3:02 AM
President Donald Trump speaks with Mike Herrick of the Putnam County Rescue Squad while touring tornado damage in Cookeville on Friday.
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Tennessee

Trump surveys tornado damage in Tennessee

President Donald Trump on Friday toured a neighborhood reduced to rubble by a tornado earlier this week and marveled at “the tremendous heart” he witnessed.

Mar 7, 2020 at 3:32 AM
People begin cleaning up near Cookeville after tornado devastation struck Tuesday.
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Tornado death toll in Tennessee climbs to at least 25

Rescuers searched through shattered Tennessee neighborhoods for bodies Tuesday, less than a day after tornadoes ripped across Nashville and other parts of the state as families slept. At least 25 people were killed, some in their beds, authorities said.

Mar 3, 2020 at 8:36 PM
Rescue workers free Bill and Shirley Wallace from their home that collapsed, trapping them under rubble after a tornado hit area Tuesday, March 3 2020, in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. (Larry McCormack/The Tennessean via AP)
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Update: Tornadoes hit Tennessee, killing at least 19 people

Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee early Tuesday, shredding at least 40 buildings and killing at least 19 people. One of the twisters caused severe damage across downtown Nashville, destroying the stained glass in a historic church and leaving hundreds of people homeless.

Mar 3, 2020 at 11:09 AM
Wise County Sheriff’s Deputy Anthony Turner carries a child after the Coeburn Fire Department and deputies rescued people stranded by flood waters in the Tacoma area Thursday.
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Wise County

Wise County recovers from flooding

Floodwaters were receding in parts of Wise County Friday, but emergency personnel will be watching the area Monday as more rain is expected to move into the region.

Feb 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM
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Weather Blog: Most Hawkins County roads reopened

The Times News Weather Blog features the latest updates on weather-related news and information ~ all in one place.

Updated Feb 7, 2020 at 1:48 PM
Heavy rains pushed the Guest River over its banks and into this farm along U.S. Highway 58 in the Tacoma section of Wise County Thursday.
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Southwest Virginia

Governor declares emergency after SW Va. flooding

Overnight rains soaked the ground and swelled rivers and streams across far Southwest Virginia Thursday, blocking some roads with high water and closing schools and government offices across the area.

Feb 6, 2020 at 10:00 PM
Flood waters nearly covered a wooden boardwalk leading to Reedy Creek from a nearby strip center. Route 65 in Clinchport. Scott County, Virginia. A a pickup makes waves on Gravely Road near the Shipps Springs Road intersection while passing through a flooded section of roadway near Kingsport. View from the eighth floor of Cassell Drive Parking Garage (behind HVMC), taken Feb. 6
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Photo gallery: Heavy rains lead to widespread flooding (UPDATED)

Heavy rains are creating hazardous flood conditions in parts of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The region remains under a flood warning from the National Weather Service through early Friday afternoon. Here's a look at what our staff

Updated Feb 7, 2020 at 11:38 AM
The driver of an SUV easily traverses floodwaters along Reservoir Road Thursday morning, while other motorists in smaller vehicles turn around and go back the way they came. Nearly 4 inches of rain fell throughout out region Wednesday and Thursday, causing widespread flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
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Widespread flooding reported across Sullivan County

Nearly four inches of rain fell across the region on Wednesday and Thursday, causing widespread flooding in Sullivan and Hawkins counties and Southwest Virginia. The National Weather Services says the rains should slack off this weekend with mostly sunny skies on Sunday.

Feb 6, 2020 at 11:00 PM
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UPDATED: Latest on flooding in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia

The Times News Weather Blog features the latest updates on weather-related news and information ~ all in one place. 

Updated Feb 6, 2020 at 6:39 PM
A large evergreen tree fell across some powerlines near a house on the corner of Harrison Avenue and West Carters Valley Road. The road was closed on Monday awaiting the arrival of crews to remove the tree.
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Destructive storm knocks plenty of trees down

Derek Eisentrout, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Morristown, said the thunderstorm brought winds of 60 to 70 miles per hour to our region.

Jan 13, 2020 at 8:45 PM
This photo provided by Heather Welch shows a tornado in Rosepine, La., on Monday. Strong storms moving across the Deep South killed at least one person Monday and left a trail of smashed buildings, splintered trees and downed power lines the week before Christmas.
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Southern storms

3 dead as suspected twisters, other storms batter South

The storms prompted numerous tornado watches and warnings Monday, and the National Weather Service said the severe weather threat could last into Tuesday.

Dec 17, 2019 at 2:04 AM
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Times News Snow Blog: The latest on winter weather

The Times News Snow Blog provides updates on weather-related happenings throughout the region. Share information with us at news@timesnews.net. 

Updated Dec 11, 2019 at 8:16 AM
Ronnie Hammonds (right), the manager of the city's streets and sanitation department, meets Tuesday afternoon with his supervisors and foremen to go over the plan of action for how they would respond to Tuesday night's predicted snowfall. The National Weather Service is predicting up to two inches of snow would be falling overnight across the Tri-Cities region.
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How does Kingsport prepare for snow storms?

The National Weather Service in Morristown predicted snow would begin falling in the Model City on Tuesday evening, with up to 2 inches of accumulation by Wednesday morning. Cold air was expected to move in Tuesday afternoon, turning the rain into sleet and eventually into snow.

Dec 10, 2019 at 9:30 PM
With plenty of fall foliage still hanging around the region, Tuesday's snowfall made for some beautiful scenery -- as in this photo taken in Arcadia.
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Early snowfall closes schools, triggers numerous crashes in region

Area police and deputies kept busy with several vehicle crashes Tuesday as snow covered area roads and state crews prepared for a deep freeze Wednesday morning.

Nov 13, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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