By: Kira Fullington
MTN Reporter
Readyville, Tennessee was left in devastation after a tornado ripped through the town Saturday around 2 A.M
With winds up to 130 miles per hour, a large portion of their community was destroyed.
"30 homes were damaged, 10 being completely totaled, thankfully and miraculously there were no fatalities," said Rutherford County Public Information Officer, Lisa Kaye.
With destruction throughout the town, The Readyville Mill was also hit by the tornado stripping the structure down to its original frame.
The Mill was built in 1812 and brought homestyle cooking to people all across Middle Tennessee, "thankfully the tornado hit when there was no patrons inside," said Lisa Kaye
This town is built on community and heart. People all around the area have come together to support Readyville, and help out in any way that they can.
For ways to help with the Readyville community:
The American Red Cross is open at the Westside Elementary School at 3714 Murfreesboro Road in Readyville.
To donate to the Red Cross visit: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
To help with cleanup within the community you can visit the New Hope Church of Christ at 4296 Murfreesboro Road. Here you will receive a wristband, and take a shuttle to the area affected.
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