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A community in recovery: Dresden begins to rebuild after tornado outbreak
Dresden, Tennessee is just over 30 miles south of Mayfield. The town of less than 3,000 people was hit by the same highly destructive and deadly storm system that devastated the Graves County community in December.
An EF-3 Tornado - part…
Cornerstone box discovered during the demolition of Dresden’s historic First United Methodist…
Union City, Tennessee, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For immediate release Union City, Tenn.—Leaders of…
A cornerstone box discovered during the demolition of Dresden’s historic first United…
Union City, Tennessee, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For immediate release Union City, Tenn.- Church leaders at Dresden First United Methodist Church in Dresden, Tennessee, are working with artifact experts from Discovery Park…
Dresden still awaits federal tornado recovery assistance
DRESDEN, Tenn. - In a city that suffered widespread destruction from December's tornadoes, residents and leaders all have one question: why hasn't FEMA declared it a disaster?
"It's the valid question,…
The historic outdated Methodist Church in Dresden due to a tornado
DRESDEN, Tenn. — A local town mourns the loss of a historic place of worship.
Almost a month ago, Dresden First United Methodist Church was ready for prayer and fellowship. But three weeks later, it disappeared due to the…
Ascend donates to Dresden tornado victims
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tennessee – After multiple tornadoes moved through West Tennessee on Dec. 10, the community is coming together to help those in need.
“We've been a fixture in the community for over 52…
Dresden resident ‘devastated’ by tornado
DRESDEN, Tenn. (WKRN) – Surreal, devastating, terrible – this is how Weakley County Assistant District Attorney Colin Johnson described what the small town of Dresden, in western Tennessee, looked like after tornadoes and bad…
Cleanup after last Friday’s tornado continues in Dresden, Tennessee.
DRESDEN, Tenn. (KFVS) – Homeowners and businesses continue to recover in Dresden after severe tornadoes touched down a week ago."We've come a long way, the roads are now mostly passable," Weakley County Sheriff Mike Wilson said. "So we're…
Dresden devastated by a tornado | The Mckenzie Banner
A multi-state tornado on Friday night left a lot of destruction in its path, totally destroying some areas and leaving extensive damage in others.
In Carroll County, damage was limited to a destroyed…
Dresden residents clean up community after EF-3 tornado strikes
DRESDEN, Tenn. - Community members come together to clean up their town after a tornado ripped through the area on Friday.
Shortly after 11 p.m., an EF-3 tornado hit parts of Weakley County, wreaking…
Governor stops at Dresden High in County Weakley
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tennessee — Governor Bill Lee paid a special visit to Dresden High School Friday morning.
Upon arrival, he was welcomed by the arts program.
“We entered the school to attend a concert…
Dresden High School welcomes new faculty and staff
DRESDEN, Tenn. — A local school welcomed new teachers and staff.
Weakley County students returned to school on Monday, but Dresden High School in particular has seen various leadership changes.
"I'm excited. I really am. I was…