A line of showers and thunderstorms, supported by strong winds aloft and a surface cold front, moved through Middle Tennessee across the mid state on Friday, October 9th. Along with several reports of thunderstorm wind damage, a funnel cloud citing, a high wind event causing damage to several homes and the downing of several trees, and a heavy rain event that was a factor in a multiple car accident, an EF-1 tornado touchdown in Robertson County and lifted in Davidson County. This was the first tornado in October ever recorded for these two counties.

Heavy Rain in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 22:38:00 to 09-OCT-09 22:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST MILL
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two people were in critical conditions following a three-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Woodbury Highway and Riddle Road in Manchester. A total of 10 persons were transported by ambulance from the wreck site to local hospitals. People involved in the accident ranged from age four to age 68. An ambulance official reported that extremely heavy rainfall conditions were likely a factor in the wreck. Final conditions of the 10 individuals, including two that were in critical condition, was unknown. This three vehicle accident included a 2004 Toyota Sierra Van that carried six people, 2007 Toyota Highlander that carried three people, and a 2003 Red Durango that carried a single person. Exact total damage amounts to the vehicles was unknown.

High Wind in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 18:00:00 to 09-OCT-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds caused by a cold front moving through southern areas of the county blew down at least a couple dozen trees, blocked roads, and removed roofs from home residences. Amount of home residences roofs removed was unknown.

Funnel Cloud in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 11:30:00 to 09-OCT-09 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud was reported near Interstate 24 near the Cheatham/Davidson County Lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 11:05:00 to 09-OCT-09 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EMA reported that trees were downed in the Dickson and Charlotte areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 12:11:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULL RUN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of several trees down with damage to trailers with possible injuries. Type of trailers and extent of any possible injuries was unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 12:55:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKERS XRDS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree was reported downed along with a tin roof blown off a home around the 2900 block of Big Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 12:30:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported downed near Old Hickory Blvd and Shutes Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 21:35:00 to 09-OCT-09 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC MINNVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in McMinnville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 13:50:00 to 09-OCT-09 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed county wide, including around Lawrenceburg and near the   Lawrence/Maury County Line.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 12:30:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Large tree fell at a residence in Shelbyville, crushing a back shed, which riding lawnmowers, push mowers, garden tillers, and children bicycles were stored in.  Amount of damage to the lawnmower, push mower, garden tillers, and children bicycles was unknown.

Tornado in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 09-OCT-09 13:12:00 to 09-OCT-09 13:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGETON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down on a farm near the intersection of Greer Road and Dickson Lane in Robertson County. The tornado then continued on a 1.82 mile path east-northeast into Davidson County. The last evidence of damage was at a residence along Baker Road. An old barn was destroyed near the beginning of the damage path in Robertson County. The most significant damage was right along Greer Road, which marks the border between Robertson and Davidson Counties. On the Robertson County side of the road, dozens of hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted and a residence and outbuilding received roof damage. On the Davidson County side, several trailers were damaged, including one which was pushed approximately 15 feet of it's foundation. A woman sustained minor injuries in one of the trailers.  This was the first recorded October tornado in either Robertson or Davidson Counties.