A small mesoscale convective system (MCS) moved eastward across Middle Tennessee during the late morning and early afternoon hours on August 8, producing several reports of wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 09:03:00 to 08-AUG-18 09:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: JORDONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down across northwest Davidson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 09:12:00 to 08-AUG-18 09:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter tSpotter report and photo showed a large tree was blown down on Douglas Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 09:19:00 to 08-AUG-18 09:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGE TOP
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were reportedly blown down in Ridgetop with power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 09:18:00 to 08-AUG-18 09:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENBRIER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A WKU stormchaser reported several trees and power lines were blown down across southeast Robertson County from Greenbrier to White House.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 09:54:00 to 08-AUG-18 09:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tent broke away from its stakes at the Wilson County Fair and went airborne before landing on a building and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 09:52:00 to 08-AUG-18 09:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down in Lebanon.

Lightning in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 10:00:00 to 08-AUG-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUNDERSVILLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a house on Stillwater Trail at Bonita Parkway in Hendersonville. The resulting fire caused minor damage to the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 09:38:00 to 08-AUG-18 09:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER SPGS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in Belinda City and the tin roof of a shed was blown off in Mundy Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 10:16:00 to 08-AUG-18 10:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: TANGLEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Facebook report and photos showed trees were blown down in the Morris subdivision and a soccer goal was blown 20 yards into the Cumberland River.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 10:19:00 to 08-AUG-18 10:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter tSpotter report and photo showed the steeple was blown off the First Baptist Church in Carthage.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 10:42:00 to 08-AUG-18 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in Gainesboro and the eastern part of Jackson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 09:07:00 to 08-AUG-18 09:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A Facebook photo showed a large tree was blown down across 26th Avenue at Albion Street blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-18 09:08:00 to 08-AUG-18 09:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BORDEAUX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto through the middle of a house in northwest Nashville causing severe damage to the home. No injuries.