Ahead of an approaching cold front, severe thunderstorms developed across the western half of middle Tennessee.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 15:55:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in Clarksville.

Funnel Cloud in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 15:53:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE ARPT
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud was spotted northwest of Clarksville near Fort Campbell.

Funnel Cloud in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:01:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK LANE
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel Cloud was reported by Montgomery County Sheriff near Woodlawn.

Funnel Cloud in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:27:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported a funnel cloud near Highway 100 near Fairview.

Hail in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-09 17:24:00 to 27-MAR-09 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS BRIDGES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Golfball size hail was reported.

Hail in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 15:15:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Stewart County Sheriff reported penny size hail.

Hail in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 15:20:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKERTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported quarter size hail northwest of Ashland City.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 15:20:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

CoCoRAHS Observer reported nickel size hail.

Hail in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 15:40:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENBRIER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported near Ashland City.

Hail in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 15:45:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKERTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported quarter size hail northwest of Ashland City.

Tornado in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 18:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 4410.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touchdown near Scott Street and caused some damage to businesses there, and continued across broad street where it caused significant damage to shops in the Jackson Heights Mall, especially a bank and a movie theater, were several people experienced minor injuries. Several vechiles in the parking lot were also damaged. The tornado also caused major damage to the Boys and Girls Club located on Jones Boulevard. Numerous trees and power lines along with minor structural damage was observed to homes north of Lokey Avenue, and there was some structural damage to businesses on Memorial Boulevard near Clark Boulevard. Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Funnel Cloud in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:15:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Reported by: Newspaper

A funnel cloud was reported.

Funnel Cloud in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:30:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Reported by: Newspaper

A funnel cloud was reported.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 15:55:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail reported in Clarksville.

Hail in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 15:56:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported one inch hail.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:01:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK LANE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported near Woodlawn.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:05:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported nickel size hail in Clarksville.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:33:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amatuer radio reported penny size hail near Fernvale southeast of   Fairview.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:34:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGFIELD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong size hail was reported in the Fernvale Community southeast of Fairview.

Hail in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:42:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVUE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:45:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEREA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported northeast of Pulaski.

Hail in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:49:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIANA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported nickel size hail near Beech Hill.

Hail in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 17:31:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported penny size hail near Wheel.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 17:31:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in Portland.

Funnel Cloud in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:30:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Reported by: Newspaper

A funnel cloud was reported.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 17:54:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported near Murfreesboro.

Tornado in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:38:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado began along State Highway 249, about two miles northeast of Ashland City, and continued for five miles along Highway 249 to just north of Mount Zion. Numerous hardwood trees were either snapped off or were completely uprooted along the path, one modular home was destroyed on Rob Newman Road, and three other homes were significantly damaged on Bearwallow Road and Bennett Road. Winds were estimated at around 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 17:50:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees were reported downed on a house on Old Salem Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 17:53:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed near downtown Murfreesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 17:55:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roof damage, signs down, and other damage to businesses reported on Memorial Drive.

Funnel Cloud in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 28-MAR-09 16:20:00 to 28-MAR-09 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON SPGS
Reported by: Newspaper

A funnel cloud was reported.