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NES scrutiny mounts as electric utility promises better outage information

With Nashvillians still without power, NES is facing intense scrutiny from the public and Nashville’s mayor, who says he “expects them to do better.”

Carbon monoxide poisoning hospitalizes dozens in Tennessee winter storm

Two men have been found dead in Nashville during the winter storm of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Updates: Tennessee fatalities rise; outage frustrations mounting

Lengthy power outages — with no clear timeline for restoration — have frayed nerves in Tennessee. Recovery and sheltering efforts are increasing after an ice storm that has led to 13 deaths in the state. Here’s the latest from WPLN at 3:30 p.m. Friday.

Key Changes: Noting what feels new about the 68th Grammys

The Grammy Awards have gotten knocked for being slow to adapt. But the 68th edition of the awards show is likely to feel more like a responsive update.

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January 29, 2026

Recovery update: Water woes and dampened spirits

January 28, 2026

Winter storm update: power and emergency management

January 27, 2026

Middle Tennessee winter storm: coverage and updates

January 26, 2026

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NashVillager Podcast: Staying warm

Rare frost quakes rattle parts of Tennessee and Kentucky

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Tennessee to pilot White House immigration agenda at state level

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As Tennessee declines summer food aid for kids, county mayors push governor to reconsider

As Nashville mulls ‘Tesla tunnel,’ here’s what we learned on a ride in the Vegas Loop

Immigration, school choice and Charlie Kirk: Tennessee’s legislative priorities for 2026

Environment

Ashley Lloyd experienced her first-ever frost quake on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at her home in rural Warren County.

Rare frost quakes rattle parts of Tennessee and Kentucky

Half of Nashville lost power. Here’s the latest.

Updates: Tennessee fatalities rise; outage frustrations mounting

Middle Tennessee is bracing for a major winter storm this weekend. Here’s what to expect.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning hospitalizes dozens in Tennessee winter storm

HealthQ: What to know about finding healthcare if you’re pregnant and uninsured

Tennessee is on its way to implementing SNAP improvements — but change won’t be simple

HealthQ: Wait, my health plan might pay for a gym membership?

Criminal Justice

Tennessee judge grants expanded media access to state-run executions

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Tennessee’s new domestic violence registry is live. Here’s how it works.

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A County’s Move to Protect Domestic Violence Victims Is Spreading Across Tennessee After Legislative Delay

Tennessee executes Harold Wayne Nichols in third lethal injection of the year

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