Prepared, not scared: Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When tornadoes threaten in Nashville, Tennessee, many people here turn to Nashville Severe Weather. This group of dedicated volunteers can always be found on social media, calmly explaining the storm movement, advising when to take cover, and giving the “all clear.” Their hyperlocal focus allows Nashville Severe Weather to fill a niche left open by the local TV meteorologists who have to report on dozens of surrounding counties. Their service is more important than ever as the Midsouth, including Tennessee, is seeing more frequent and powerful tornadoes. It also comes at a time when more and more people rely on their phones and social media for information.