At Least 19 People Dead After Tornadoes Tear Through Tennessee

Tornadoes struck central Tennessee early Tuesday, causing significant damage in Nashville and surrounding areas. Authorities are urging residents to stay home as they assess the damage and search for trapped individuals. Over 44,000 people are without power, prompting a level three state of emergency. Schools in the area are closed, and alternative polling stations have been set up for the primary election due to damage and power outages at original sites.

What did the storms destroy in Nashville?

What are authorities asking people to do in affected areas?

How many customers were reported to be without power in Nashville?

What level of emergency was declared by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency?

Why were alternative polling stations set up for Tennessee's primary election?