On Friday, April 15th, as a strong cold front approached Middle Tennessee, strong southerly low level winds ushered in increasing instability and moisture to the area, and along with unseasonably warm temperatures, a few severe thunderstorms developed across the mid state. These severe thunderstorms produced thunderstorm wind damage or large hail across six counties. Also, as an area of strong surface low pressure from the southern plains moved into Middle Tennesse, resulting in the establishement of a strong surface pressure gradient that produced strong wind damage at selected locations across the mid state.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 09:00:00 to 15-APR-11 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALISTIA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were uprooted and patio furniture was blown across a few roads.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 19:10:00 to 15-APR-11 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 19:20:00 to 15-APR-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA VERGNE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down in La Vergne.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 19:35:00 to 15-APR-11 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLADEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: County Official

Wilson County Emergency Management reported trees and power lines were blown down on Central Pike southwest of the city of Lebanon.

Hail in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 19:30:00 to 15-APR-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 19:15:00 to 15-APR-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONELSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Public

A railroad signal gate was blown down near the intersection of Stewarts Ferry Pike and McCampbell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 10:25:00 to 15-APR-11 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down onto a house at Ewing Blvd and a tree was also blown down onto a car along North Walnut Street. Specific details concerning type of damage to the house and car along with any associated damge costs to both were unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 19:30:00 to 15-APR-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGGS CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees, power lines, and telephone poles were downed along the 6300 block of Stewarts Ferry Pike.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 12:30:00 to 15-APR-11 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty trees were blown down across the county.

Strong Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 12:30:00 to 15-APR-11 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large tree limbs had been broken off and fell to the ground in the Murfressboro area. Spotter estimated wind gusts of around 50 mph.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 12:30:00 to 15-APR-11 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several windows in high rise apartments broken along a two block stretch of downtown Nashville.

Strong Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 13:50:00 to 15-APR-11 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down in Lebannon.

Strong Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 14:00:00 to 15-APR-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down at the corner of South Russel and East Longview Roads.

Strong Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-11 12:00:00 to 15-APR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were downed across the county. A couple of trees were downed on top of houses. Specific details concerning any damage to these houses and associated costs were unknown.