On the evening of January 29, 2008, severe thunderstorms occurred ahead of an approaching cold front. Once the thunderstorms moved out of the area, strong gradient winds took hold and produced some non-thunderstorm wind damage across Middle Tennessee.

High Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:48:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Utility pole was snapped on Barfield-Crescent Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:50:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in the eastern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:55:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:05:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:05:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:14:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down in the central and eastern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down in Watertown on Forrest Avenue and Maple Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:12:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspaper reported a barn was destroyed in Moss.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:18:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENLAWN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was roof damage and shingles torn off the front and rear of roof of home located at 6040 Saundersville Rd. An eight inch diameter tree was uprooted. There was damage to a covered pontoon boat involving pole and canvas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were blown down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree fell on a house producing major damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUNNELLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down on Pinewood Rd.

High Wind in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 17:50:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff's office reported numerous trees and power lines down.

High Wind in HOUSTON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:05:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 911 Dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines were down around the county.

High Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:40:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated a sustained wind gust up to 60 mph at about 4 miles north of Vanleer.

High Wind in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines were down around the county.

High Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees and power lines were down around the county.

High Wind in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:48:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down at Pleasant View, Pegram and Kingston Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:35:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED BOILING SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two trees fell on a mobile home owned by Ms. Dorothy Whitley on North Springs Rd. The home was completely destroyed.

High Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 911 Dispatch reported trees and power lines were down around the county.

High Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 911 Dispatch reported trees and power lines were down around the county.

High Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:05:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management for Davidson County said that numerous trees and power lines were down in the western and northern part of the county. The hardest hit area was Joelton.

High Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:14:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:25:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENLAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tree was blown down near the NWS office.

High Wind in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:25:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 911 Dispatch reported trees and power lines were down around the county.

High Wind in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:05:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported numerous trees and power lines were down around the county. A few trees fell on cars.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:10:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported a house was damaged or destroyed by strong winds at about 14 miles west of Clarksville.

High Wind in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:25:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in the eastern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated wind gusts to be around 60 mph.

High Wind in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 911 Dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines were down around the county.

High Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:35:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated a wind gust of 60 mph. This was after the thunderstorms had moved through the area.

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:35:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny size hail was reported in Gladeville.

High Wind in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:35:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:40:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree was blown down on Versaille Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:40:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Utility pole was snapped at the intersection of Highway 96 and Kingwood Rd.

High Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:35:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter measured a 64 mph wind gust on his weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:14:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:20:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:26:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC MINNVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 911 Dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines were down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 911 Dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines were down around the county.

High Wind in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:35:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were down in Chapel Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:59:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were down over western Fentress County and in Jamestown. Some of these trees fell on houses and cars. Power was out in Jamestown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:22:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down. Some trees fell on homes and cars. There was wind damage to a home at 3743 Dover Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:29:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKEVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gust measured 67 mph at the Putnam County EOC. A warehouse on Whitney Avenue had part of its roof blown away. The warehouse is about 3 blocks west of the EOC.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 18:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 ES
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

From 645 PM CST to 745 PM CST strong winds behind the convection blew out windows to a few homes. Gutters and shingles were damaged at the Oakwood Baptist Church and parsonage. Tree fell on a house at 2065 Shelby Dr. There was damage to a utility pole. Also a mobile home lost half of its roof at 4299 Old Metal Road, Palmyra, TN.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:35:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wilson County Emergency Management Agency reported reported numerous trees and power lines were down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:59:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLARDT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Porch was destroyed to a home and shingles were blown off the roof.
One such incident was at the Flea-N-Tique building on Highway 127 South. The front porch was ripped off and blown about 300 feet.

High Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 20:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported numerous trees and power lines were down on Highway 53 in Manchester. A tree fell on a home and car of Joyce and Buddy Davis at 200 Wiley Street, in Manchester, TN.

High Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:10:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tin roofing was blown off some homes. Spotter estimated wind gust to be 65 mph at about 13 miles northwest of Dickson. Newspaper story about a tree falling and demolishing a mobile home on Bell Hollow Road in Cumberland Furnace.

High Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:14:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A thirty inch diameter tree fell on a house in Columbia on Dalton Ave. Power outages were occurring at Mt. Pleasant. A newspaper story said that  east of Columbia on Iron Ridge Road, a shed was blown away about 100 feet from its original location. Numerous trees were down. The side of a barn was ripped off.
In Santa Fe, a maple tree fell on a 148-year-old church causing roof damage. The Sugar Creek House of Worship will be rebuilt. The church was built in 1859 and was called Union Church.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down around Hartsville.

Hail in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-08 19:50:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

WEMA reported quarter size hail.