A very strong low pressure system deepened over the central Great Plains beginning on March 31, 2023 and continuing into April 1st. As this storm system approached Middle Tennessee from the west, southerly flow at the surface resulted in plenty of moisture and warm temperatures for the area. This all helped to set up an early spring severe weather episode for the area. This system's accompanying cold front approached the Mississippi River late on March 31st. Thunderstorm activity across western Tennessee quickly turned severe, but this early activity tended to rapidly weaken as it crossed the Tennessee River where instability was not favorable. However, as the cold front approached Middle Tennessee and the low level jet strengthened, these thunderstorms were able to better sustain themselves. Numerous severe thunderstorms impacted Middle Tennessee through the early morning hours of April 1st. These thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds, while several thunderstorms also produced tornadoes. In total, four tornadoes were confirmed in National Weather Service Nashville's area. The most impacted area was Readyville along the Rutherford and Cannon county line were a strong EF2 tornado caused significant damage.

Tornado in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 00:41:00 to 01-APR-23 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUCKER
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A strong EF2 tornado with estimated peak winds of 130 mph touched down six miles south of downtown Murfreesboro near County Farm Road then moved northeast along Elam Road where several trees and fences were blown down and a few homes suffered minor damage. Trees continued to be blown down as the tornado crossed Lyle Creek Road, Bradyville Pike, Floraton Road, and McElory Road. The tornado strengthened to EF1 as it cross Highway 70 west of Woodbury Pike, significantly damaging one home and several nearby outbuildings. Damages are estimated for Rutherford County.

Tornado in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 00:53:00 to 01-APR-23 00:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: READYVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This narrative continues and concludes a tornado that began in Rutherford County. Near the Rutherford/Cannon county line, the tornado intensified even further to a strong EF2 and moved into the Readyville community on Murfreesboro Road, heavily damaging or destroying numerous homes and businesses. Several historic properties dating to the early 1800s such as the Readyville Mill and The Corners on Stones River were also heavily damaged. The tornado weakened as it continued northeast but still blew down numerous trees and caused minor damage to homes on Porterfield Road, Locke Creek Road, and Auburntown Road before the tornado lifted. Two people were injured. Damages are estimated for Cannon County.

Hail in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 00:08:00 to 01-APR-23 00:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated quarter size hail fell from a tornado-warned thunderstorm in Spring Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 00:39:00 to 01-APR-23 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBETHEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe thunderstorm winds caused a tree to fall through a house along Troupe Road near Shelbyville. No injuries were reported. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 01:09:00 to 01-APR-23 01:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALF ACRE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Short Mountain mesonet station measured a 63 mph wind gust from a tornado-warned thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 01:20:00 to 01-APR-23 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVINS MILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Twitter user reported damage just east of Smithville along Highway 70 and Adcock Cemetery Road that included downed and uprooted trees, roof damage, siding peeled from a barn, and busted windows. Damages are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 01:30:00 to 01-APR-23 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds uprooted two large oak trees along Old State Highway 111 about 6 miles away from Fall Creek Falls State Park southern entrance. Damages are estimated.

High Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 18:01:00 to 01-APR-23 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS station at Crossville Memorial Airport measured a brief peak non-thunderstorm wind gust of 59 mph.

Tornado in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 00:16:00 to 01-APR-23 00:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: THICK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 110 mph touched down about four miles northwest of Chapel Hill near Moss Road in northern Marshall County. Moving northeast, the tornado blew down several trees and caused minor to moderate damage to homes on Thick Road, Egypt Road, Smiley Road, and Blackwell Road. The tornado intensified as it continued northeast, blowing five train cars off a track along Highway 31A and heavily damaging homes on Beasley Road and Tennessee Central Road. The tornado then continued into Rutherford County. Damages are estimated for Marshall County.

Tornado in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 00:21:00 to 01-APR-23 00:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The continues the narrative for a tornado than began in Marshall County. After leaving Marshall County, the tornado continued into Rutherford County where it crossed Chapel Hill Pike and Rigsby Road where roofing damage and uprooted trees were discovered. This tornado then briefly crosses into Bedford County.

Tornado in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 00:24:00 to 01-APR-23 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROVER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

This narrative continues a tornado that began in Marshall County before tracking into Rutherford County. This tornado just clipped the extreme northwest edge of Bedford County where an outbuilding was heavily damaged. The tornado then continued back into Rutherford County. Damages are estimated for Bedford County.

Tornado in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 00:25:00 to 01-APR-23 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLEVILLE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This narrative continues and concludes a tornado that began in Marshall County before traveling into Rutherford County and then extreme northwest Bedford County. This tornado then reentered Rutherford County where several trees were blown down on Highway 41A. More trees were knocked down and a few homes were damaged along Bunker Hill Road and Hant Hollow Road before the tornado lifted south of Versailles Road. Damages are estimated for Rutherford County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 01:30:00 to 01-APR-23 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD ZION
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees along Liberty Road and John McCoin Road near Sparta. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 01:35:00 to 01-APR-23 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERS XRDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm winds downed several power lines, utility poles, and trees near Milk Plant Road. Numerous other trees were reportedly downed across western and northern White County. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 01-APR-23 01:55:00 to 01-APR-23 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP NAKAWANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight-line winds caused significant damage near Monterey. A home and three-car garage along George Branch Court suffered roof and siding damage, and their dairy barn was destroyed. Along nearby Cumberland Lakes Drive, over 20 trees were reportedly downed or uprooted. Damages are estimated.