A tornado struck parts of Nashville and central Tennessee early Tuesday, leaving at least 22 people dead. Many in Nashville’s Christian music community are sharing their heartbreak over the natural disaster.
The tornado ripped through dozens of buildings and left 50,000 households and businesses with no power. The death count is an accumulation of people in four counties, including Davidson (Nashville), Putnam, Benton and Wilson, according to NBC News.
“We have had loss of life all across this state,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said in a statement. He also announced that “there are folks missing.”
The natural disaster is the deadliest tornado occurrence in the United States since 23 people lost their lives in Alabama on March 3, 2019.
World-renowned worship leader Kari Jobe took to Instagram with her reaction following the destruction.
“My city,” Jobe wrote along with several photos of the damage. “So devastated for so many friends and business owners today. We will rebuild. My phone is full of texts back and forth with friends checking on each other. So grateful for community.”
The singer then shared information for those in need of assistance, “If you’re in need of help – our church @thebelongingco is here for you. Email [email protected] praying for all who lost loved ones and homes. We are with you.”
Tenth Avenue North frontman Mike Donehey also revealed that his house felt pressure from the storm.
“Hey everyone. If you’re watching the news you might see tornadoes hit Tennessee hard last night,” Donehey wrote alongside a photo of @thebasementeast, a concert venue. He said it’s where his band played their album release show in August.
SOURCE: Christian Post, Jeannie Law
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