Marina restaurant impacted by tornado, hopeful holiday boosts business [Video]

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Work is underway to rebuild a Hendersonville marina destroyed by the December tornado outbreak. At the same time, the small restaurant beside it continues to feel the impact.

Employees of The Rudder at Anchor High Marina hope the 4th of July holiday gives them a much needed boost in business that carries the season.

“We are getting stocked up this week,” Chef Steven Amos told News 2. “It’s going to be a busy week.”

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American flags fly high around The Rudder where there are high hopes for this holiday weekend. Whether traveling by boat or on land, the locally-owned restaurant is surrounded by picturesque views on Old Hickory Lake. But the restaurant has been navigating tough waters since the tornado hit more than six months ago.

“It was terrifying,” Amos said. “Never been through anything like that and I hope …