Five people were killed across Middle Tennessee after a large and dangerous tornado tore through the state early Tuesday morning.
Three people died in Putnam County, Sheriff Eddie Farris confirmed to CNN affiliate WTVF. Putnam County is about 100 miles east of Nashville.
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