Murfreesboro, TN - West and Middle Tennessee continue to grapple with the aftermath of this week’s relentless storms, bringing severe weather and widespread flooding concerns to the region. Residents are now facing the challenging task of assessing damage to homes, businesses, and properties while seeking much-needed assistance.
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) has stepped in to provide a list of resources aimed at helping those affected. Beyond physical destruction, disasters often lead to the loss of important documents—such as tax records, birth certificates, marriage licenses, and financial statements—creating additional hurdles for victims. Guidance on document recovery and filing insurance claims is available through these resources.
For residents of Rutherford County, the Agricultural Extension office, located at 315 John R. Rice Blvd. in Murfreesboro, serves as a key information hub.
For the past 40-years, extension agents host a talk show twice a month on WGNS Radio. They take calls and texts from the public to address concerns and offer expert advice. The program airs on the first and third Thursday of each month from 8:15 to 9:00 AM, and past episodes can be accessed via podcast on the WGNS website, WGNSradio.com. The station, broadcasting on FM 101.9 and AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, as well as FM 100.5 in Smyrna, remains dedicated to keeping the community informed, particularly during times of crisis—upholding its decades-long mission to provide critical information during emergencies.
The recent storms—marked by tornadoes, torrential rain, hail, and flooding—have caused widespread devastation, with Middle and West Tennessee among the hardest-hit areas. Assistance is available to those in need, and Tennesseans are encouraged to visit www.tn.gov/tema for official updates and recovery resources.
As residents navigate the long road to recovery, community efforts and local organizations continue to offer support, ensuring that Tennesseans are not alone in their time of need.
