A line of thunderstorms along a cold front quickly swept through Middle Tennessee on April 5, 2023. Enough instability was in place for areas generally along and west of Interstate 65 that these thunderstorms were strong to severe. Most of the reports received were thunderstorm wind damage with minor roof damage and snapped trees. One particular thunderstorm in Wayne and Lawrence counties developed a strong updraft which helped to produce large hail. These thunderstorms then generally weakened as they got east of Interstate 65.

Hail in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-APR-23 15:03:00 to 05-APR-23 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A school bus driver estimated quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm along Brush Creek Road east-northeast of Waynesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-APR-23 15:11:00 to 05-APR-23 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a four-inch diameter cherry tree along Tennessee Route 240 near Summertown. Damages are estimated for the tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-APR-23 15:02:00 to 05-APR-23 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORNY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tspotter reported a tree was snapped along Little Marrowbone Road near Beaman Park near Ashland City. Damages are estimated for the tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-APR-23 15:05:00 to 05-APR-23 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE TUNE ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS station at John Tune Airport west of Nashville measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph during a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-APR-23 15:07:00 to 05-APR-23 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tspotter reported that a tree was downed near Cleveland Park in north Nashville. Damages are estimated for the tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-APR-23 15:15:00 to 05-APR-23 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Severe thunderstorm winds damaged a home's roof and downed several trees along Sweet Gum Lane in Summertown. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 05-APR-23 15:31:00 to 05-APR-23 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECKWITH
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station northeast of Mount Juliet measured a peak thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-APR-23 14:18:00 to 05-APR-23 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was downed along Interstate 40 west of Dickson which blocked the roadway. Damages are estimated for the tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 05-APR-23 15:15:00 to 05-APR-23 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Severe thunderstorm winds near Summertown caused roof damage and uprooted trees along North Old Military Road. Damages are a rough estimate.