Daisy, you are partially correct. Magnesium (Epsom Salts) are NOT necessary IF the plant is in the ground, since the ground usually provides the tiny amount of magnesium required.
But. . .
Not so if the plant is in a container, as in this case. Since the magnesium atom is at the center of the molecule for photosynthesis, it is a recommended practice for growing container tomato plants to apply a foliar spray of unperfumed Epsom Salt (MgSO4) at a concentration of 1 tablespoon per gallon water, especially on the lighter green new growth. Wet the newer growth thoroughly, but not so much that the leaves are dripping: do this about every bweek or so, as needed (indicated by the tell-tale lighter green top/new growth).
Stephanne, comparing your photos with the following 2 links lead me toward concluding your poor plant is starving!! It appears to be suffering from a nitrogen deficiency; the cure is simple. . . . FEED IT!
The 3 numbers on fertilizer analyses are Nitrogen-Phosphorous-Potassium. Fertilize more often or change the fertilizer you're using to one with a higher N content.
http://www.haifa-group.com/kno...
http://customers.hbci.com/~wen...
North Carolina has pretty active tomato help , especially thru the state universities, county Agriculture Extension agents and Research Stations associated with the universities.
https://projects.ncsu.edu/cals...
Here's a link to common tomato diseases and cures (YouTube).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Another YouTube video about foliar spraying with baking soda to combat fungal diseases
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
I grow tomatoes in containers. I'm always learning new things, as I'm still no expert..but I'm willing to help if I can. Feel free to shoot me a Tree mail.