On Sunday, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) surveyed some of the damage left behind after a series of tornados tore through Middle Tennessee. Rep. Rose spoke with victims of the destruction alongside Governor Bill Lee, state Sen. Charlane Oliver, and state Rep. Vincent Dixie.
Rep. Rose released the following statement:
“There are no words to describe the loss that many Middle Tennesseans are feeling today,” Rep. Rose said. “Listening to the pain people are feeling and seeing the destruction up close is an experience I won’t forget. I continue to pray for those who lost loved ones or are displaced. And I want to assure the families I represent in Gallatin, Hendersonville, Madison, and East Nashville that I am committed to securing federal emergency relief during their time of need.”
Background:
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed two tornados touched down in Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Dec. 9. Their surveys determined an EF-3 with winds of 150 mph touched down in Clarksville and preliminary data indicates an EF-2 tornado hit the Madison, Hendersonville, and Gallatin areas with winds of 125 mph. At least six deaths have been confirmed, as well as dozens of injuries, and hundreds of homes are reported damaged. Further surveys will be completed in the coming days.
U.S. Representative John Rose is currently serving his third term representing Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District and resides in Cookeville with his wife, Chelsea, and their two sons, Guy and Sam. The Sixth District includes Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, and White counties as well as portions of Davidson, Scott, Warren, and Wilson counties. Representative Rose is an eighth-generation farmer, small business owner, and attorney, and currently serves on the House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee.
