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The Hermitage trees turned guitars following historic 1998 tornado
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Nikki McGee , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 1998 tornado is not as widely remembered as the devastating Middle Tennessee tornado outbreak of 2020.
A major tornado in 1998 had a lasting impact on The Hermitage, the historic home of Andrew Jackson. Workers at the property still recall the event, which altered parts of the grounds. The 1998 tornado is not as widely remembered as the devastating Middle Tennessee tornado outbreak of 2020.
However, it remains significant to those who work at The Hermitage. Further details about the 1998 tornado and its effects on The Hermitage are available from WKRN News 2, the ABC affiliate in Nashville , Tennessee.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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