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Federal officials say they have paid almost $11 million in aid so far in response to February's deadly tornadoes. More

Sumner, Trousdale Counties

The destruction from the Feb. 5 tornadoes is still fresh for people in Sumner County, especially in Castalian Springs. More


The public will be heard before any repairs begin at a historic home that was damaged in the February tornadoes. More


A soldier who lost his leg in Iraq came home to find his house roofless, but it won’t stay that way for long. More
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A local city is considering purchasing talking tornado sirens. More


As the rebuilding of areas struck by tornadoes in February continues, help is still needed. More


More than a dozen animals that were displaced during last month's tornadoes are looking for good homes. More


Historic Wynnewood in Castalian Springs was one of the biggest property losses in last month's deadly tornado. More


(3/4/08) - A wedding dress survived a tornado, sat in the rubble for 10 days and then was discovered without a single smudge on it. More


Kyson Stowell
A baby who became the face of hope in the wake of the Feb. 5, tornadoes was reunited with his rescuer on Saturday. More
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A Sumner County firefighter is experiencing the same feeling as those he was busy helping in the aftermath of the Feb. 5 tornadoes. More
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Thirteen counties in Tennessee have been authorized for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. More


Just over a week after the deadly tornadoes, some residents are asking what can be learned from the lives lost to prevent future ones. More
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Friends and family of a young mother killed in the recent tornadoes are remembering her as someone full of life and love. More
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Some residents are asking why the government declared disasters in some parts of the state but not others. More


There was no school again on Monday in Macon and Trousdale counties to allow for more helping hands in the massive recovery effort. More
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(2/8/08) - When a tornado hit the natural gas line in Trousdale County Tuesday night, the orange glow became a beacon for curious neighbors. More


Not everyone heard the sirens warning of Tuesday night’s devastating storms, because some areas don’t have them. More
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(2/7/08) – Seven people died in Sumner County and victims' families are still trying to find anything they can in the rubble to remember their loved ones. More


(2/7/08) – A couple in Sumner County had scheduled their wedding in May at the historic Wynnewood home, but plans have changed after the devastated tornadoes. More


Tennesseans are known for their big hearts, and people in Sumner County are living up to that distinction. More
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Many of the victims of the tornadoes are just beginning to pick up their lives, but often storm victims are taken advantage of by scammers. More
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(2/6/08) – In Sumner County, the devastation covered entire neighborhoods. Seen from Air 4, houses looked like they were literally blown away. More


Amid all the devastation from Tuesday night’s storms, an 11-month-old baby survived. More


A national historic landmark in Castalian Springs was ripped to pieces in Tuesday night’s storms. More
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(2/6/08) - The toll on human life is the major story from Tuesday night's tornadoes, but animals and pets were affected as well. More
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Macon County

Almost two months after a tornado destroyed dozens of homes in Macon County, the first FEMA mobile homes have arrived. More
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Hank Williams' daughter, Jett Williams, is one of several singers headlining a disaster relief concert for tornado victims. More


A group calling itself the Disaster Divas has collected 800 prom and wedding dresses for the victims of last month's tornadoes. More


As the rebuilding of areas struck by tornadoes in February continues, help is still needed. More


More than a dozen animals that were displaced during last month's tornadoes are looking for good homes. More


A half-dozen young middle Tennessee women with a heart for romance and memories are helping tornado victims. More
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Officials said some people are taking advantage of tornado victims in Macon County. More
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Tammy Brawner
A Macon County woman was severely injured during the Feb. 5 tornadoes, and she speaks about how faith enabled her to survive that terrible night. More
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Life is still far from normal in Macon County, where the cleanup continues from the devastating tornado that struck two weeks on Tuesday. More
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(2/18/08) - Personal treasures of middle Tennesseans who were affected by the recent tornadoes have been found miles away. More


Thirteen counties in Tennessee have been authorized for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. More


Just over a week after the deadly tornadoes, some residents are asking what can be learned from the lives lost to prevent future ones. More
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There was no school again on Monday in Macon and Trousdale counties to allow for more helping hands in the massive recovery effort. More
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President Bush visited storm-ravaged Macon County and says the nation stands ready to help. More
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A minister helping tornado recovery efforts dies with his wife and two kids. More
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(2/8/08) - President Bush visited storm-ravaged Macon County and says the nation stands ready to help. More


Not everyone heard the sirens warning of Tuesday night’s devastating storms, because some areas don’t have them. More
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(2/7/08) – The death toll in Lafayette has reached 14 while others are still missing and search efforts continue. More


While the county begins recovery in the aftermath of Tuesday's tornadoes, officials ask for patience as they maintain safety. More


(2/7/08) - Not only did Macon County suffer the most deaths from the storm, many residents were still without power. More

Relief Effort

The destruction from the Feb. 5 tornadoes is still fresh for people in Sumner County, especially in Castalian Springs. More


Federal officials say they have paid almost $11 million in aid so far in response to February's deadly tornadoes. More


Almost a month after deadly tornadoes ripped through Tennessee, FEMA has announced that storm survivors have asked the government for more than $4.3 million in disaster loans and grants. More


Amy Grant, Vince Gill
Grammy awarding-winning artists Amy Grant and Vince Gill headlined a charity concert Sunday night in Franklin. More


Channel 4 is working to help those who were affected by the storm. Find out inside how you can help. More


Click inside to find out how your area is helping the region recover. More


Thirteen counties in Tennessee have been authorized for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. More


The tornado recovery effort is getting a little help from the Titans. More


Many of the victims of the tornadoes are just beginning to pick up their lives, but often storm victims are taken advantage of by scammers. More
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Reports of con-artists claiming to be repairmen have surfaced in the wake of last week’s storms. More

Victim Database

The tornadoes of Feb. 5, 2008, claimed the lives of 31 Tennesseans. More


A Sumner County man has been identified in the latest death from this month's severe weather that spawned dozens of tornadoes, raising the state's death toll to 32. More


Inside is a list of confirmed victims from the storms that devastated Tennessee on Feb. 5. More

Slideshows - Pictures From The Storms

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Send Channel 4 Your Storm Video and Photos - Image From Michael West, Jr
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Send Channel 4 Your Storm Video and Photos - Image From Kathryn Cooper
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Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Destroyed
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Strong storms heavily damaged a historic inn in Sumner County. More

Deadly Tornadoes

Dozens of tornadoes touched down in seven states Tuesday. Find out more about the path of damage and destruction they left behind. More

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