The University of Tennessee and professional sports franchises in the Volunteer State have sent their condolences to the city of Nashville following a tornado going through the Music City.
A tornado touched down in Nashville in the early morning hours Tuesday, leaving behind deaths, injuries and destruction.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with those in Middle Tennessee affected by the storms last night!,” Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt Tweeted. “We’re thinking of you.”
University of Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer also took to Twitter and offered his prayers in support of the Nashville area.
“Prayers for everyone in Nashville area this morning as they dig out from the storm’s last night,” Fulmer Tweeted.
We are hurting for our brothers and sisters in Middle Tennessee.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to those affected by the tornadoes, along with our gratitude to the first responders.
We believe in Nashville. pic.twitter.com/MVeeMrtWZM
— Tennessee Athletics (@Vol_Sports) March 3, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with those in Middle Tennessee affected by the storms last night! We’re thinking of you.
— Jeremy Pruitt (@CoachJPruitt) March 3, 2020
Prayers for everyone in Nashville area this morning as they dig out from the storm’s last night.
— Phillip Fulmer (@phillipfulmer) March 3, 2020
There aren’t any perfect words to say on days like this. Our hearts are broken for all the people affected by the storms, and we praying for quick healing. 💛💙
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 3, 2020
Nashville 💙🙏🏽
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) March 3, 2020
Our hearts go out to all of our neighbors who were affected by last night’s tornadoes. We are with you and will support you as we work together to rebuild what was lost. Stay strong, Nashville.
We will never give up on you 💛💙
— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) March 3, 2020
Stay strong, Nashville. Our prayers are with all those affected.
We are with you in this tough time. #TeamTN | #allheart 💙💛🐻
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 3, 2020