READYVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Crews are responding to severe weather across Rutherford County following Friday night's storms.
At around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Rutherford County Emergency Management received damage reports to the Eagleville and Readyville areas.
Roads are currently being cleared in these areas. Middle Tennessee Electric crews are also on the scene working to restore electricity.
Some of the roads affected are:
- Rigsby Rd.
- Mt. Pleasant Rd.
- Bunker Hill Rd.
- Chapel Hill Pike
- Farmer Rd.
Officials say the Kittrell area at the Rutherford and Cannon County line has received the most damage.
10 homes are approximately destroyed with about 30 homes total damages. Two victims were also pulled from a collapsed structure and taken to a local hospital.
Here are the shelter options from Rutherford County:
New Hope Church of Christ at 4296 Murfreesboro Road has opened the church for severe weather victims and first responders that require bathroom facilities.
The Red Cross has set up a shelter at the Westside Elementary School 3714 Murfreesboro Road for people displaced or needing storm-related assistance.
This is breaking news, we will update as more information comes in.
Chris Clark, the Director of the Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency, sent out a press release detailing the damage.
He says that numerous homes and businesses were destroyed on Readyville Street. The historic Readyville Mill, Reed's Produce and Garden Center, Tilford Lumber Co., and the post office were heavily damaged.
Emergency responders continued rescue operations until after daylight. The Rutherford Co. Highway Department cleared roads. Middle Tennessee Electric is restoring power to the area.
Volunteers are being asked to help clean up debris on Sunday. A volunteer check-in will be set up at 8 AM at the New Hope Church of Christ. The church's address is 4296 Murfreesboro Road.
