The storms and tornado that ravaged Nashville in the early hours of March 3 left at least 22 people dead, along with an estimated 50 collapsed buildings and other widespread damage. By Tuesday afternoon, more than 60,000 customers in Davidson and Wilson counties were still without power, according to reports.
On Tuesday afternoon, Mayor John Cooper (D) signed an executive order declaring an official state of emergency as a result of the March 3 tornado that “caused death, injury, and widespread property damage in Davidson County.”