The Bradyville area of neighboring Cannon County was believed to have had a tornado touch down on Monday (9/24/2018). Officials from The National Weather Service will investigate twisted trees, interview witnesses and access damage to determine whether the damage to several homes was the result of a tornado.

Neighbors united and helped residents with the beginning of a clean-up, our news partner, WBRY, reported that several homes were damaged by what may have been a tornado. At least four homes and a barn along Bradyville Road were damaged. Several trees were damaged, and some power lines were brought down by the wind.

Some of the part of the roofs are missing. EMA Director Roy Sullivan said the rescue squad was doing a good job of helping people get their roofs covered.

Director of Cannon County Schools William Curtis stated, "A small tornado touched down in the Bradyville Area of Cannon County around 4:30 Monday afternoon. Initial reports from E-911 stated that a school bus was in the vicinity and power lines and trees had the bus blocked. Cannon County Schools Transportation Supervisor Lisa Black immediately called the bus drivers in that area, and all were accounted for. Supervisor Black then went to the scene and discovered it was a Rutherford County School Bus. Fortunately, all students and the driver were safe, and were stranded in the area due to tress and power lines blocking the road."

The storm came-up quickly, and the intensity was not expected until the high winds started to uproot trees and slam structures. As a result there were no tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service.