Over 1,200 tornadoes recorded in Tennessee since 1950

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Over 1,200 tornadoes recorded in Tennessee since 1950

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Middle Tennessee is no stranger to severe weather, and certainly no stranger to tornadoes.Since 1950, Tennessee has recorded a total of 1262 tornadoes, the majority of which have happened in March and April, with May not far behind.From 1950 through 2020, Middle Tennessee has seen an average of nine tornadoes per year, while the entire state has recorded an average of 18 tornadoes per year. However, looking at the last …