SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WTVF) — The clean-up in Springfield is underway after a suspected tornado there briefly touched down along Memorial Boulevard.
It damaged a Kroger and several other nearby businesses, as well as homes.
But volunteers were out in force Sunday to help neighbors clear the debris left behind.
Xzavier Thompson from Greenbrier was just one of many who put their chainsaws to work in the town.
"I just wanted to help out wherever I could," Thompson said. "I'm thankful I could do it."
Thompson spent hours with his chainsaw, contributing to a giant growing pile of tornado debris.
"Mostly limbing up trees, some people need boarded up windows and stuff, there's all sorts of stuff to do out here," Thompson said.
Schools will be open Monday in Robertson County, with bus drivers using discretion, for good reason.
"This whole neighborhood, everybody needs help out here," Thompson said.
We know these tornadoes are heartbreaking. Here's how you can help
The loss created by these storms is heartbreaking. Our NewsChannel 5 team wants to help, and we know that you do too.
That is why we are partnering with United Way and Community Foundation to raise money for tornado victims. Through the emergency response fund, you can designate whether you want your money to go to Davidson County or the surrounding counties.
Everything you give will go to help victims of the storm.
NewsChannel 5 is also providing $5,000 in matching money to get donations started in both funds.
