Nashville Sounds Ballpark Sustains 'Minor Damage' From Tornadoes

First Horizon Park, the home of the Nashville Sounds, sustained 'minor damage' from tornadoes that hit Nashville early Tuesday morning.

First Horizon Park, the home of the Nashville Sounds, sustained 'minor damage' from tornadoes that hit Nashville early Tuesday morning. The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. 

The team issued a press release announcing the news to the public.

Media Advisory: Nashville Sounds Baseball Club and @FirstHorizonPrk. pic.twitter.com/oFl3daAGvT

— Nashville Sounds (@nashvillesounds) March 3, 2020

A series of tornadoes, including an EF-3 tornado passed through Nashville after midnight early Tuesday morning, flattening buildings, tossing vehicles and airplanes, knocking down power lines, plus much more. According to ABC News, the death toll has reached 25, with many more missing. Schools were closed in the Nashville area and a state of emergency was declared in Tennessee.

The damage to First Horizon Park is minimal, but includes damage to their guitar-shaped scoreboard in right field. As stated in the team's press release, no staff members were in the building when the storms hit.

I chatted with @nashvillesounds GM @AdamNuse. He’s in AZ for Spring Training. He said First Horizon Park did receive some damage which they are evaluating but do not believe to be serious. The guitar scoreboard took a hit. No employees were in the building when the tornado hit. pic.twitter.com/xmeQrkp8sS

— Brent Dougherty (@brentdougherty) March 3, 2020

The outpouring of support has already started, with the hashtag #NashvilleStrong trending on social media. 

Our thoughts are with the people of Nashville, its surrounding communities, and our entire @nashvillesounds family after last night’s devastating tornadoes. #NashvilleStrong 💪🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/hgFMP7dd6A

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) March 3, 2020

We are thankful for our community and are with the entire city as we get through this together ❤️

Our Germantown neighborhood sustained significant damage but we know we will make it through this. #NashvilleStrong

— Nashville Sounds (@nashvillesounds) March 3, 2020

Today was a difficult day.

However, we saw greatness. Both in Nashville & in hockey. We are so grateful to live in an incredible, supportive city & be a part of a sport that puts aside competition & comes together & supports one another in difficult times. 💛#NashvilleStrong

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 3, 2020

Seeing the responses “I’m here for you” “Do you need a place to stay?” …this community comes together to take care of its own. So proud to be part of the family we call Nashville. All of our love and strength to those who have lost so much. #NashvilleStrong ❤️ TY & g pic.twitter.com/7Yg7NIvy8x

— Trisha Yearwood (@trishayearwood) March 3, 2020

The Nashville Sounds announced that on Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM local time, the team's staff and a local church will set up at the ballpark entrance at Junior Gilliam & 4th to provide food and water to their affected neighbors. 

All of our thoughts and positive vibes from Inside The Rangers are with the people of Tennessee through this devastating time. 

#NashvilleStrong

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