Recovery ongoing in Middle Tennessee five years after March 3 tornadoes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Monday marks a somber day for many in Middle Tennessee marking the five year anniversary of the March 3, 2020 tornadoes.

25 people lost their lives when the series of tornadoes swept across the mid-state.

It first hit downtown, killing two in East Nashville before making it's way east.

Mt. Juliet lost three people as it turned into an EF-4 later taking 19 lives in Putnam County. One life was also lost in Benton County.

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On a snow day at the Capitol, we met a silver suited snowboarding lawyer

Shred the gnar with Patrick - the snowboarding lawyer that will remind you not to take things too seriously! His cheeky, cheerful attitude is contagious. His only complaint? The lack of chairlifts at the Tennessee State Capitol of course. Watch his story for an instant pick-me-up on a frigid day.

-Rebecca Schleicher