Two rounds of thunderstorms impacted Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours of July 29, 2023. The first round during the afternoon was the most severe, taking advantage of plentiful amounts of daytime instability. Damaging winds were common with these storms with the most notable damage occurring in Green Hill where a microburst uprooted and damaged multiple trees and power poles. The second round of thunderstorms during the evening arrived as a weakening squall line, producing wind speeds of 40 to 55 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-23 16:31:00 to 29-JUL-23 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree along Cut Off Road in Walterhill. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 29-JUL-23 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW DEAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree at a residence in the New Deal area. Pictures shared also showed that the tree destroyed a fence. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-23 15:57:00 to 29-JUL-23 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A severe thunderstorm downed several trees in the Edgar Evans State Park and Center Hill Dam area. Minor metal roof damage to the Marina was also reported. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-23 16:18:00 to 29-JUL-23 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A thunderstorm near the Nashville Zoo downed a few trees and limbs. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-23 14:28:00 to 29-JUL-23 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds snapped a flagpole and damaged several trees in the Oak Grove area. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-23 16:00:00 to 29-JUL-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKRANGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm downed several trees near South Fentress Park with Highway 127 blocked and closed. Roof damage was also reported to Clarkrange Baptist Church. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-23 22:10:00 to 29-JUL-23 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENSLEYS CHAPEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A thunderstorm tore the roof off of a barn along Old Smithville Highway North. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-23 15:57:00 to 29-JUL-23 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVINS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Thunderstorm winds damaged a barn's metal roof along Four Seasons Road in Smithville. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-23 14:18:00 to 29-JUL-23 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees in the Oak Grove area. Four trees were reportedly fallen near the intersection of TN-259 and Butts Road. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JUL-23 15:50:00 to 29-JUL-23 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENLAWN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A small but intense microburst struck far north Mount Juliet. Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted in a southwest to northeast direction on Saundersville Ferry Road, Edgewater Drive, Bellwood Drive, Hillwood Drive, Green Valley Drive, Saundersville Road, and other area side streets. Several homes had minor roof damage or were damaged by falling trees. Nine power poles and several power lines were also blown down resulting in power outages. Damages are a rough estimate.