One of the worst tornado outbreaks ever recorded in the United States struck the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Tennessee Valley from the evening hours on December 10 into the morning hours on December 11, 2021. Across Middle Tennessee, a total of 16 tornadoes were determined to have touched down, making this the 5th largest tornado outbreak on record in Middle Tennessee. These tornadoes injured 8 people across Middle Tennessee and caused millions of dollars in property and tree damage in many counties. These tornadoes, combined with the 5 tornadoes that occurred just a few days earlier across Middle Tennessee on December 6, 2021, set a new record for the number of tornadoes during the month of December. In addition, many counties that had tornadoes in December 2021 had never recorded a tornado in the month of December before, including Stewart, Humphreys, Cheatham, Wilson, Trousdale, Overton, Pickett, Coffee, and Grundy Counties.

Tornado in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:49:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTERS PT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This small EF-0 tornado was determined through a combination of NWS storm surveys, NASA satellite imagery, and radar data, and touched down near Belotes Ferry Road in far northern Wilson County where it blew down a few trees. The tornado crossed the Cumberland River into the Belotes Bend area of Sumner County where it blew down dozens of trees in a narrow swath across inaccessible rural areas south of Harsh Lane and Preacher Robertson Road. The tornado again crossed the Cumberland River back into Wilson County where it continued to blow down trees in the Lytles Bend area west of Canoe Branch Road before lifting. Total path length of this tornado was 3.07 miles.

Tornado in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:49:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIDWELL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed just southeast of the Dickson tornado to the north of I-40 near mile marker 175. Damage was seen on Garton Road where there were large branches broken off trees. The tornado continued northeast where more uprooted trees were seen along Highway 96 and Beech Grove Way. More trees continued to be blown down further to the northeast along JC Brown Road, Johnny Hall Road, and Bakers Work Road before the tornado lifted along Bakers Lewis Road. Based on newly available high resolution satellite imagery, this tornado's rating was changed to EF-0 in March 2023.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:25:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLEWOOD
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Severe straight-line winds caused significant damage in Madison across a roughly 1/2 mile wide by 2 mile long swath from Briley Parkway at Gallatin Pike northeastward to Neelys Bend Road. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, especially in the National Cemetery and Spring Hill Cemetery. The roof was blown off part of the St. Joseph School, and a large sign was blown down on Gallatin Pike. Several homes also suffered minor roof damage. Winds were estimated up to 85 mph.

Tornado in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:32:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPOT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in far northwest Hickman County east of Spencer Hollow Road and moved northeast across Pewitt Hollow Road, Berryman Hollow Road, I-40 near Old Salt Lick Road, and Old Beaver Creek Road before ending west of Garners Creek Road. The track of this tornado was determined using high resolution NASA satellite imagery. Numerous trees were uprooted along the path which closed I-40 for many hours. No structure damage was reported in this very rural area. Based on newly available high resolution satellite imagery, this tornado was upgraded to EF-1 in March 2023 due to the large number of trees blown down, and the path adjusted, widened and extended to the west by 1 mile.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:43:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORN SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were blown down and a few homes suffered minor roof damage on Orchard Hill Lane.

Tornado in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:57:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE BLUFF
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-2 tornado touched down near Highway 70 between White Bluff and Kingston Springs, blowing down a few trees and causing roof damage to a few homes in Dickson County. Moving into Cheatham County while staying north of Highway 70, there was severe roof damage to homes on Sneed Road and dozens of trees were snapped. Many more homes and a few businesses and churches suffered roof damage and dozens of trees were blown down further to the east along Highway 70, Butterworth Road, and Old Butterworth Road. Several outbuildings collapsed, more homes and churches were damaged, and power poles blown down further eastward along Highway 70 and Cedar Hill Road. The tornado continued northeastward across rural areas of southeastern Cheatham County, blowing down more trees and damaging roofs and outbuildings along Sams Creek Road, Indian Springs Road and Pond Creek Road before the tornado lifted just east of the Davidson County line. The track of this tornado was adjusted using high resolution NASA satellite imagery. Total path length of this tornado was 12.61 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:55:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERSWORKS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large downburst blew down numerous trees from White Bluff Road eastward to the Cheatham County line, to the south of the EF-2 Kingston Springs tornado track.

Tornado in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:30:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD HICKORY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Old Hickory on Martingale Drive and moved northeast across Fowler Street, Orchard Drive, Wilmington Street, Richmond Street, 4th Street, and Jones Circle, uprooting several large trees, causing roof damage to multiple homes, and damaging outbuildings. The tornado then moved across Old Hickory Lake and downed power lines and trees from Walton Ferry to Sanders Ferry Road in Hendersonville. The heaviest damage occurred on Private Drive, Cumberland Hills Drive and Lake Valley Road where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and homes received significant roof damage. The tornado continued east, crossing Old Hickory Lake once again and downing trees and power lines on Carter Lane in north Mt. Juliet. The storm weakened and lifted on Saundersville Ferry Road near Crosswinds Drive. Total path length of this tornado was 6.82 miles.

Tornado in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 10-DEC-21 23:50:00 to 11-DEC-21 00:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This major, long-track EF-3 tornado first touched down in Newbern near Washington Street in west Tennessee. The tornado moved northeast, uprooting and snapping numerous trees along its path. Several homes had significant roof damage. The tornado initially produced EF-1 damage but while progressing northeast, it continued to strengthen to EF-3 as it approached Dresden. Several buildings and homes in downtown Dresden suffered significant damage or were completely destroyed. The tornado slightly weakened and moved northeast toward Paris Landing and eventually crossed the Tennessee River. 5 people were injured in west Tennessee. The tornado clipped the Fort Donelson National Battlefield area of extreme southeastern Calloway County, Kentucky where it blew down several trees, then crossed the Tennessee River into the Land Between the Lakes area of Stewart County and did massive tree damage to heavily wooded areas uprooting thousands of trees along its path. The tornado struck a well constructed single family brick home near Bear Creek where it took off the roof and top story. It then continued to travel northeast where it passed Indian Branch and Morgan Branch where it continued to uproot trees and destroyed some farm outbuildings, lifted the roofs off of some single and double wide mobile homes and completely flattened some barns and single wide structures. The most widespread and severe damage in Stewart County was between Indian Branch and Morgan Branch to the south of Bumpus Mills. The tornado then continued northeast across the far northwest corner of Fort Campbell Army Base continuing to blow down trees before moving into Kentucky. The tornado received a maximum rating of EF2 in Stewart County, and 4 people were injured. The tornado passed just south of the city of Lafayette, Kentucky where it immediately struck a barn and knocked down several electrical transmission lines. The tornado tracked northeast over mostly open country before causing significant damage to several homes off of Boddie Road and Darnell Road. More significant damage occurred to several homes, farm outbuildings, and structures on Palmyra Road. A mobile home was completely demolished and significant roofing damage was done to a brick home on Herndon Oak Grove Road. As the tornado approached Interstate 24, mostly tree damage was observed with a few structures impacted as well. Once the tornado crossed Fort Campbell Blvd, additional damage to electrical transmission lines was observed including over a dozen wood poles snapped. The tornado continued northeast causing mostly tree damage before completely destroying four tobacco barns and damaging three equipment garages off of Bradshaw Road. Two other buildings were also heavily damaged along with multiple silos destroyed. Damage estimates were in the millions according to the owners for just this one farm. The tornado then took straight aim for the city of Pembroke where significant tree damage was observed along with multiple houses with roof damage. Once the tornado moved out of Pembroke, two mobile homes were completely destroyed with the occupants injured. The tornado then crossed into Todd County where mostly tree damage and damage to farm/outbuildings were observed. The tornado then lifted just before impacting the city of Elkton where straight-line winds became dominant. The tornado received a maximum rating of EF2 in Christian County and EF1 in Todd County, and 4 people were injured. The next tornado then touched back down just to the east across the Todd/Logan County line. Total path length of this tornado was around 123 miles.

Tornado in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:59:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL TOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-2 tornado touched down near Highway 70 between White Bluff and Kingston Springs, blowing down a few trees and causing roof damage to a few homes in Dickson County. Moving into Cheatham County while staying north of Highway 70, there was severe roof damage to homes on Sneed Road and dozens of trees were snapped. Many more homes and a few businesses and churches suffered roof damage and dozens of trees were blown down further to the east along Highway 70, Butterworth Road, and Old Butterworth Road. Several outbuildings collapsed, more homes and churches were damaged, and power poles blown down further eastward along Highway 70 and Cedar Hill Road. The tornado continued northeastward across rural areas of southeastern Cheatham County, blowing down more trees and damaging roofs and outbuildings along Sams Creek Road, Indian Springs Road and Pond Creek Road before the tornado lifted just east of the Davidson County line. The track of this tornado was adjusted using high resolution NASA satellite imagery. Total path length of this tornado was 12.61 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:20:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOBELVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down in Lobelville. Power outages were reported throughout Perry County.

Tornado in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:50:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTERS PT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This small EF-0 tornado was determined through a combination of NWS storm surveys, NASA satellite imagery, and radar data, and touched down near Belotes Ferry Road in far northern Wilson County where it blew down a few trees. The tornado crossed the Cumberland River into the Belotes Bend area of Sumner County where it blew down dozens of trees in a narrow swath across inaccessible rural areas south of Harsh Lane and Preacher Robertson Road. The tornado again crossed the Cumberland River back into Wilson County where it continued to blow down trees in the Lytles Bend area west of Canoe Branch Road before lifting. Total path length of this tornado was 3.07 miles.

Tornado in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:34:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado touched down on the east side of Percy Priest Lake near Cooks Landing Court and Stewarts Ferry Pike in Davidson County, and moved north-northeast generally along New Hope Road. Many trees were uprooted with EF-0 roof and siding damage to several homes in Davidson County. The tornado strengthened to EF-1 and turned more northeastward as it crossed into Wilson County, causing minor to moderate damage to numerous homes in the Cobblestone Landing and Eagle Trace subdivisions. One home on Partridge Drive suffered severe damage with the garage and east side of the house being blown out. Further to the northeast, dozens of trees were uprooted along Old Lebanon Dirt Road and Division Street, and a fire station and Mount Juliet Elementary School suffered minor roof damage. The most significant damage occurred in the Willoughby Station subdivision as dozens of homes between Melbourne Terrace and Greenhill Road received minor to moderate roof and exterior damage, and one person was injured by flying glass. The tornado weakened as it continued northeast, but continued to blown down trees and cause EF-0 damage to homes in the Vernon Hills subdivision and along Wilson Drive and Tate Lane. The tornado apparently lifted after crossing Lebanon Road west of Mount Juliet Road. Wilson County Emergency Management reported a total of 163 homes were damaged in Wilson County. Total path length of this tornado was 7.67 miles.

Tornado in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:42:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRABALL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched down on Lindsey Hollow Road and moved northeast toward Phosphate Lane where a few trees were snapped or uprooted, an outbuilding was destroyed, and the roof of a home was damaged. The tornado continued northeast causing tree damage along Wrights Lane and South Dry Fork Road. It damaged a few more trees before lifting at Highway 31E near Hinton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:19:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRENTWOOD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Severe straight-line winds caused sporadic wind damage throughout a roughly 6 mile wide swath across much of the southeast Nashville areas of Brentwood, Crieve Hall, the Ellington Ag Center, Nippers Corner, Antioch, Nashboro village, and around the nashville intl airport. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, and several homes and apartment complexes suffered roof damage. Winds were estimated between 60-80 mph.

Tornado in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:31:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD HICKORY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Old Hickory on Martingale Drive and moved northeast across Fowler Street, Orchard Drive, Wilmington Street, Richmond Street, 4th Street, and Jones Circle, uprooting several large trees, causing roof damage to multiple homes, and damaging outbuildings. The tornado then moved across Old Hickory Lake and downed power lines and trees from Walton Ferry to Sanders Ferry Road in Hendersonville. The heaviest damage occurred on Private Drive, Cumberland Hills Drive and Lake Valley Road where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and homes received significant roof damage. The tornado continued east, crossing Old Hickory Lake once again and downing trees and power lines on Carter Lane in north Mt. Juliet. The storm weakened and lifted on Saundersville Ferry Road near Crosswinds Drive. Total path length of this tornado was 6.82 miles.

Tornado in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:33:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMITAGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado touched down near the Stones River at I-40 in Hermitage and moved northeast, causing minor roof and siding damage to numerous homes in the Riverwood and adjacent subdivisions. More homes were damaged on Seville Drive, several trees were uprooted, and multiple buildings at the Cherry Creek and Canyon Ridge apartments suffered roof and exterior damage. The roof of a medical building on Central Pike at Old Hickory Blvd was also damaged before the tornado lifted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:43:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO BEND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down and a few homes suffered minor roof damage on Cherry Blossom Way.

Tornado in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:12:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This wide but weak tornado touched down in western Davidson County near Cub Creek Road and moved eastward across Bells Bend and Cockrill Bend just north of John Tune Airport, crossing the Cumberland River twice and blowing down numerous trees. Moving across the Cumberland River a third time, the tornado moved into the Bordeaux area of northwest Nashville where it caused major roof damage to a church, damaged a nursery, and damaged the roofs of numerous homes from Briley Parkway northeastward across Highway 12, Clarksville Pike, and Buena Vista Pike before lifting near Whites Creek Pike.

Tornado in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:40:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This strong EF-2 tornado began in extreme northern Hickman County south of I-40, then tracked northeast across Plunders Creek Road and Brambling Springs Road where it blew down numerous trees. The tornado crossed I-40 near mile marker 166 along Piney Road where it snapped and uprooted dozens of trees on N Mount Sinai Road. The most intense damage occurred on Murrell Drive where multiple homes were heavily damaged or destroyed as they shifted off of their foundations, experienced extensive roof damage, or had exterior walls collapse. In addition to the structural damage, hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted in the same area. The tornado continued northeast damaging trees on Lena Road, and causing roof damage to homes on Stephen Street and Ridgecrest Drive. The storm crossed Highway 46, damaging the roof and exterior of the Renaissance Center and snapping electric poles along Printwood Drive. It weakened from that point, damaging multiple trees before dissipating just south of downtown Burns. The track of this tornado was extended using high resolution NASA satellite imagery, with a total path length of 10.87 miles.

Tornado in GRUNDY, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 07:39:00 to 11-DEC-21 07:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOGTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in Coalmont and quickly produced 90 mph winds that uprooted many trees on Freemont Road. It moved northeast and blew out the walls of a metal building structure and downed additional trees on 20th Avenue South near Highway 108. The tornado weakened as it crossed the highway and continued northeast. It uprooted and snapped trees east of Gruetli-Laager before lifting near Cullen Savage Road north of Barkertown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 00:24:00 to 11-DEC-21 00:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clarksville Outlaw Field ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 53 knots (61 mph).

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:18:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the Brentwood area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:28:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BNA)NASHVILLE METRO
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Nashville International Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 78 mph. This is the third highest wind gust ever measured at the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:19:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

CWOP home weather station EW9547 on Wardley Park Lane measured a wind gust of 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 06:14:00 to 11-DEC-21 06:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPECT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were blown down in and around Prospect.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:59:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAGGIE HOPE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large downburst blew down numerous trees from the Dickson County line eastward across Parker Road and Craggie Hope Road, to the south of the EF-2 Kingston Springs tornado track.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:48:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMYRNA ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Smyrna Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph).

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:19:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A half-dozen trees were snapped near Concord Road at Wilson Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKETT, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 04:49:00 to 11-DEC-21 04:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BYRDSTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down near Pickett County High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:37:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDHILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down in parts of LaVergne including a tree on a house on Pearcy Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:54:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDDLETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter report indicated a tree fell onto a car on Rome Road in Riddleton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:35:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Facebook report indicate tree limbs were blown down and outdoor animal pens were damaged near Linden.

Tornado in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 04:10:00 to 11-DEC-21 04:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORINTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched down on Bright Avenue in South Carthage and moved northeast along the east side of Carthage uprooting several small trees and snapping large tree limbs on Upper Ferry Road, McGinness Avenue, Hillcrest Drive, Skyline Drive, Ridgeway Drive, and Cumberland Mine Road. The tornado then crossed the Horseshoe Bend of the Cumberland River blowing down several trees, then moved across McClures Bend of the Cumberland River and caused tree damage and moderate roof damage to a structure on McClures Bend Lane. The tornado continued east, crossing Sullivan Bend and the Cumberland River yet again before lifting on Waynick Road in Jackson County where it caused minor tree damage. Total path length of this tornado was 7.35 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 04:19:00 to 11-DEC-21 04:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESBORO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A 40 foot by 60 foot pole barn was destroyed in Gainesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 04:37:00 to 11-DEC-21 04:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVINGSTON ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in and around Livingston and Rickman.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:38:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECKWITH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three metals signs at Mt Juliet High School had welds broken where they were cemented into concrete. Structural engineer estimated winds of at least 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:39:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLATIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds damaged several homes and blew down numerous trees along Long Hollow Pike and adjacent side streets between Highway 109 and downtown Gallatin. Winds were estimated up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 04:12:00 to 11-DEC-21 04:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down across Jackson County with many blown down in the Granville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 07:48:00 to 11-DEC-21 07:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARKERTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down in the Barkertown area along Brown Cemetery Road, Rifle Range Road, and adjacent forests.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:39:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT JULIET
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Mount Juliet and some homes and apartments suffered minor roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 05:10:00 to 11-DEC-21 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across Lawrence County. A CWOP home weather station in Lawrenceburg measured a wind gust of 54 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:37:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDHILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Twitter photos showed a tree fell on a house on George Thomas Drive in La Vergne.

Tornado in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:10:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-2 tornado touched down near Highway 70 between White Bluff and Kingston Springs, blowing down a few trees and causing roof damage to a few homes in Dickson County. Moving into Cheatham County while staying north of Highway 70, there was severe roof damage to homes on Sneed Road and dozens of trees were snapped. Many more homes and a few businesses and churches suffered roof damage and dozens of trees were blown down further to the east along Highway 70, Butterworth Road, and Old Butterworth Road. Several outbuildings collapsed, more homes and churches were damaged, and power poles blown down further eastward along Highway 70 and Cedar Hill Road. The tornado continued northeastward across rural areas of southeastern Cheatham County, blowing down more trees and damaging roofs and outbuildings along Sams Creek Road, Indian Springs Road and Pond Creek Road before the tornado lifted just east of the Davidson County line. The track of this tornado was adjusted using high resolution NASA satellite imagery. Total path length of this tornado was 12.61 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 04:31:00 to 11-DEC-21 04:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILHAM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell across Highway 136.

Tornado in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:48:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This small EF-0 tornado was determined through a combination of NWS storm surveys, NASA satellite imagery, and radar data, and touched down near Belotes Ferry Road in far northern Wilson County where it blew down a few trees. The tornado crossed the Cumberland River into the Belotes Bend area of Sumner County where it blew down dozens of trees in a narrow swath across inaccessible rural areas south of Harsh Lane and Preacher Robertson Road. The tornado again crossed the Cumberland River back into Wilson County where it continued to blow down trees in the Lytles Bend area west of Canoe Branch Road before lifting. Total path length of this tornado was 3.07 miles.

Tornado in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 04:04:00 to 11-DEC-21 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH CARTHAGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched down on Bright Avenue in South Carthage and moved northeast along the east side of Carthage uprooting several small trees and snapping large tree limbs on Upper Ferry Road, McGinness Avenue, Hillcrest Drive, Skyline Drive, Ridgeway Drive, and Cumberland Mine Road. The tornado then crossed the Horseshoe Bend of the Cumberland River blowing down several trees, then moved across McClures Bend of the Cumberland River and caused tree damage and moderate roof damage to a structure on McClures Bend Lane. The tornado continued east, crossing Sullivan Bend and the Cumberland River yet again before lifting on Waynick Road in Jackson County where it caused minor tree damage. Total path length of this tornado was 7.35 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:28:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BNA)NASHVILLE METRO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Some wind damage occurred at the Nashville International Airport terminal which is under construction for expansion, with construction debris reported on the terminal access roads.

Tornado in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 04:20:00 to 11-DEC-21 04:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMITAGE SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado touched down in Hermitage Springs just south of Highway 52 where it uprooted trees. Moving along and just north of Highway 52, the tornado continued to blow down trees and causing shingle damage to multiple homes. The worst damage occurred along Old Clementsville Road where four large agricultural buildings were destroyed. The tornado continued northeast, damaging the roof of a home on Clementsville Road. Scattered tree damage was noted as the path continued into Monroe County, Kentucky, where it caused EF-0 damage to a barn and trees along Beech Groves Boles Road. The tornado continued to weaken as it moved northeast damaging a few trees before lifting near Verona Road east of Hestand, Kentucky. The path length in Tennessee was around 5.78 miles, with a total path length of 11.16 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:22:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and power lines were blown down across Davidson County. Around 80,000 customers lost power. Nashville Electric Service reported $2,875,057 in damage to utilities across Davidson County, with much of this damage done by the 5 tornadoes and large severe downburst that struck the county.

Tornado in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 03:31:00 to 11-DEC-21 03:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVEN PTS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-1 tornado touched down on the east side of Percy Priest Lake near Cooks Landing Court and Stewarts Ferry Pike in Davidson County, and moved north-northeast generally along New Hope Road. Many trees were uprooted with EF-0 roof and siding damage to several homes in Davidson County. The tornado strengthened to EF-1 and turned more northeastward as it crossed into Wilson County, causing minor to moderate damage to numerous homes in the Cobblestone Landing and Eagle Trace subdivisions. One home on Partridge Drive suffered severe damage with the garage and east side of the house being blown out. Further to the northeast, dozens of trees were uprooted along Old Lebanon Dirt Road and Division Street, and Mount Juliet Elementary School suffered minor roof damage. The most significant damage occurred in the Willoughby Station subdivision as dozens of homes between Melbourne Terrace and Greenhill Road received minor to moderate roof and exterior damage, and one person was injured by flying glass. The tornado weakened as it continued northeast, but continued to blown down trees and cause EF-0 damage to homes in the Vernon Hills subdivision and along Wilson Drive and Tate Lane. The tornado apparently lifted after crossing Lebanon Road west of Mount Juliet Road. Wilson County Emergency Management reported a total of 163 homes were damaged in Wilson County. Total path length of this tornado was 7.67 miles.

Tornado in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:27:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONLY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage from this tornado started in northern Perry County with some uprooted trees and damage to an outbuilding noted along Crooked Creek Road. A swath of uprooted trees could also be seen on NASA satellite imagery between Crooked Creek Road and Highway 13 across the Walker Hollow and Lott Hollow areas. Continuing northeast, the tornado blew down more trees and damaged outbuildings along Red Bank Road before moving into Humphreys County, where a RV was overturned and roof torn off a barn along Highway 13. The tornado strengthened as it moved through rural forests towards I-40, with thousands of snapped and uprooted trees noted on high resolution satellite imagery near and south of the interstate. Crossing I-40 near mile marker 146 and Barren Hollow Road, the tornado continued blowing down thousands of trees as it pushed northeast. The tornado crossed into far northwest Hickman County and continued to blow down hundreds of trees along Duck River Road and Epperson Hollow Road before lifting west of Spence Hollow Road. Total path length of this tornado was around 15.16 miles. Based on newly available high resolution satellite imagery in March 2023, this tornado was upgraded to EF-2 due to the extreme tree damage between Highway 13 and I-40, and the path length and width were also increased.

Tornado in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:20:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRUETTE SPG
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage from this tornado started in northern Perry County with some uprooted trees and damage to an outbuilding noted along Crooked Creek Road. A swath of uprooted trees could also be seen on NASA satellite imagery between Crooked Creek Road and Highway 13 across the Walker Hollow and Lott Hollow areas. Continuing northeast, the tornado blew down more trees and damaged outbuildings along Red Bank Road before moving into Humphreys County, where a RV was overturned and roof torn off a barn along Highway 13. The tornado strengthened as it moved through rural forests towards I-40, with thousands of snapped and uprooted trees noted on high resolution satellite imagery near and south of the interstate. Crossing I-40 near mile marker 146 and Barren Hollow Road, the tornado continued blowing down thousands of trees as it pushed northeast. The tornado crossed into far northwest Hickman County and continued to blow down hundreds of trees along Duck River Road and Epperson Hollow Road before lifting west of Spence Hollow Road. Total path length of this tornado was around 15.16 miles. Based on newly available high resolution satellite imagery in March 2023, this tornado was upgraded to EF-2 due to the extreme tree damage between Highway 13 and I-40, and the path length and width were also increased.

Tornado in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:15:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE VIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage from this tornado started in northern Perry County with some uprooted trees and damage to an outbuilding noted along Crooked Creek Road. A swath of uprooted trees could also be seen on NASA satellite imagery between Crooked Creek Road and Highway 13 across the Walker Hollow and Lott Hollow areas. Continuing northeast, the tornado blew down more trees and damaged outbuildings along Red Bank Road before moving into Humphreys County, where a RV was overturned and roof torn off a barn along Highway 13. The tornado strengthened as it moved through rural forests towards I-40, with thousands of snapped and uprooted trees noted on high resolution satellite imagery near and south of the interstate. Crossing I-40 near mile marker 146 and Barren Hollow Road, the tornado continued blowing down thousands of trees as it pushed northeast. The tornado crossed into far northwest Hickman County and continued to blow down hundreds of trees along Duck River Road and Epperson Hollow Road before lifting west of Spence Hollow Road. Total path length of this tornado was around 15.16 miles. Based on newly available high resolution satellite imagery in March 2023, this tornado was upgraded to EF-2 due to the extreme tree damage between Highway 13 and I-40, and the path length and width were also increased.

Tornado in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 02:41:00 to 11-DEC-21 02:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This strong EF-2 tornado began in extreme northern Hickman County south of I-40, then tracked northeast across Plunders Creek Road and Brambling Springs Road where it blew down numerous trees. The tornado crossed I-40 near mile marker 166 along Piney Road where it snapped and uprooted dozens of trees on N Mount Sinai Road. The most intense damage occurred on Murrell Drive where multiple homes were heavily damaged or destroyed as they shifted off of their foundations, experienced extensive roof damage, or had exterior walls collapse. In addition to the structural damage, hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted in the same area. The tornado continued northeast damaging trees on Lena Road, and causing roof damage to homes on Stephen Street and Ridgecrest Drive. The storm crossed Highway 46, damaging the roof and exterior of the Renaissance Center and snapping electric poles along Printwood Drive. It weakened from that point, damaging multiple trees before dissipating just south of downtown Burns. The track of this tornado was extended using high resolution NASA satellite imagery, with a total path length of 10.87 miles.

Tornado in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 11-DEC-21 06:17:00 to 11-DEC-21 06:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched down near Old Poplar School Road where it blew the sheet metal roofing off a small church. NASA satellite imagery showed the tornado continued northeast across Poplar Hill Road, Kelley Road, and Beasley Branch Road where it blew down numerous trees. Along Witt Road, some shingles were lost on a house, the roof of a shed was blown off and a few trees were uprooted or had large branches snapped off. The tornado continued east-northeast and paralleled the Elk River uprooting additional trees and snapping large branches. The tornado blew a semi truck off of I-65 before lifting just east of I-65 near Dixon Town Road.