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1 year oldWhat's happening: Local officials asked residents in and around Nashville to stay off the roads as recovery efforts began with daybreak Sunday.
Three people were killed on Nesbitt Lane in the Madison area — located in the northern part of Nashville — according to the Nashville Office of Emergency Management. Photos from the area showed catastrophic damage.
Another three people were confirmed dead in Montgomery County, which is about 60 miles northwest of Nashville.
What they're saying: "There's a long road of healing and recovery ahead for many of our neighbors," Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell said. "We'll share information about how we can all support them in the days and weeks ahead."
The powerful storms hit the area on Saturday afternoon and evening. Videos on social mediashowed multiple large funnel clouds in different parts of the region.
Editor's note: This breaking story has been updated with new details.
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