This summary looks at a tornado that moved 15 miles through parts of Sumner County, TN on February 27, 1956. It was the strongest of 3 that were confirmed on this day. It moved to the northeast. Per the Climatological Data National Summary, “most damage occurred in a triangular sector between Portland, Gallatin, and White House.” Other communties with damage: Cherry Mount, Corinth, Clear View, New Deal, and Oak Grove. Two homes and several barns were destroyed. There were 4 injuries. Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes rates this tornado F2 while the SPC has an F3 rating.