NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has received a $100,000 check to go towards helping tornado survivors.
Just a few days ago, the foundation said they've already taken in nearly $7 million in pledges and that number has likely climbed.
The foundation activated the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund hours after the tornadoes hit. It didn't take long for pledges to start pouring in.
The tornadoes killed 24 people and destroyed or damaged homes and business across Middle Tennessee.
Around 50,000 people were without power at one point.
Stories of victims and survival
- GALLERY: Here are the victim's of the March tornadoes
- Here's what to know about the tornadoes that killed 24 in Tennessee
- A story of survival: Teen ripped from bedroom, thrown into neighbor's pool in Cookeville
- ‘They wouldn’t have wanted to live without each other.’ Family of 3 killed in Putnam Co. tornado
- Boss remembers Cookeville tornado victims: 'You can't replace Todd.'
- 'We lost everything.' Donelson couple hit by tornado while preparing for wedding
- North Nashville neighbors come together to rebuild their neighborhood after tornado
- 'I’m grateful that I’m alive.' East Nashville woman escapes death from Tornado
- ‘Nothing looks familiar anymore.’ Residents recount Nashville tornado
- 4-year-old Hattie Collins one of five children killed in the EF-4 tornado in Putnam Co.
