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Tennessee family displaced after tree crashes through home on 4th of July
By Kassidy Brown at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee family was displaced on July 4 after a tree crashed through their home, according to Smokey Barn News.SBN reported that a large tree fell through a Springfield home in the 100 block of 23rd Avenue East just before 6:20 p.m. Saturday.The tree reportedly fell...
Key takeaway SBN reported that a large tree fell through a Springfield home in the 100 block of 23rd Avenue East just before 6:20 p.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee family was displaced on July 4 after a tree crashed through their home, according to Smokey Barn News.SBN reported that a large tree fell through a Springfield home in the 100 block of 23rd Avenue East just before 6:20 p.m. Saturday.The tree reportedly fell...
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