March 3, 2020 in the wee hours of the morning downtown Nashville, TN was impacted by a presumed EF3 tornado. As of 4:57pm central time there are 25 confirmed deaths between Nashville, Mt Juliet & Lebanon.

Damage is extensive & devastating.

Those wanting to donate money can do so through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee's Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund.

Donations of items should go to the Community Resource Center. The CRC is particularly seeking personal hygiene items, bleach, trash bags, gloves and box cutters.

Numerous coffee shops and bakeries — Bongo East and Brightside Bakeshop are among them — have been offering free coffee and pastries this morning, as well. The Grilled Cheeserie will be set up outside of Hunter's Station offering free sandwiches later this morning. Baked on 8th has noted that it will be donating all of its profits this month to Hands on Nashville, the Community Resource Center and the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

Shelters are open at Centennial Sportsplex and East High School. In addition, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is opening a mobile claims unit with insurance providers at the Sportsplex.

The Nashville Humane Association has supplies and resources available including crates, food, blankets, leashes, collars and other basic supplies at their headquarters at 213 Oceola Avenue near the intersection of White Bridge Road and Charlotte Pike.