Nashville artist Lydia Luce spotlights continued relief effort inspired by her traumatic experience during 2020 storm.
Nashville singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lydia Luce released a virtual benefit show commemorating the one year anniversary of the Tennessee tornado that ripped through Nashville last year. The show features Lydia Luce performing songs from her new album Dark River, alongside performances from Nashville rising stars Becca Mancari and Kyshona Armstrong, all accompanied by a string quartet and from The Basement East, East Nashville’s hallowed venue which has since been rebuilt, following its destruction during the tornado on March 3, 2020.
The performance is free to watch but viewers are encouraged to donate what they can to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
Luce was personally affected by last year’s tornado and it proved to be a nearly fatal encounter. Luce happened to vacate her second-floor bedroom on the timely advice of a local weatherman just before a piling came through the wall, landing on the spot where she was laying moments before.
For weeks after, Luce suffered panic attacks as she did everything she could in Nashville to help others who were affected. With the one year anniversary coming up, Luce felt it was important to remind people that there is still a long road ahead of recovery from last year’s storm.
Luce was personally affected by last year’s tornado and it proved to be a nearly fatal encounter. Luce happened to vacate her second-floor bedroom on the timely advice of a local weatherman just before a piling came through the wall, landing on the spot where she was laying moments before. For weeks after, Luce suffered panic attacks as she did everything she could in Nashville to help others who were affected. With the one year anniversary coming up, Luce felt it was important to remind people that there is still a long road ahead of recovery from last year’s storm.
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In the early morning of March 3, 2020, The Community Foundation activated the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund in response to the devastating tornadoes that ripped through several of Nashville’s most iconic neighborhoods.
The generosity of neighbors, near and far, showcased the love and compassion residents and visitors alike have for our great community.
Immediately following the tornado, Nashville got to work on meeting the needs of those impacted by the deadly storms. Through the collaborative effort of nonprofits, city officials, neighborhood groups and faith-based organizations, the work towards pre-tornado wholeness continues daily. The road to recovery is long, and each tornado survivor’s journey is different.
Gifts to the Fund have helped area organizations provide counseling and mental health support; direct financial assistance; insurance mediation; food and nutrition; home furnishings; home repairs and rebuilds; household goods and clothing; insurance mediation; legal assistance; mortgage, rent, and utility payments; temporary and permanent housing; and primary healthcare services.
Survivors in need of help are encouraged to call the Tornado Recovery Connection helpline at 615-270-9255. Resources are still available.
