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Tree Falls, Blocks Sharpe Avenue

Posted at 3:37 PM, Mar 26, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-27 00:15:45-04

A strong gust of wind knocked over a tree in East Nashville causing it to block Sharpe Avenue.

The incident happened Sunday on Sharpe Avenue and North 14th Street.

As of 3:30 p.m. the tree was still blocking the road. Crews worked for awhile on Sunday afternoon to remove the tree.

Those on the scene said the tree landed on power lines, but no outages were reported.

Reports stated the tree narrowly missed two parked vehicles. No injuries were reported.