The latest storm update from Metro Nashville agencies shows how a week of tough winter weather pushed city workers into lengthy shifts and agencies to operate around the clock. Car crashes brought down power poles and destroyed fire hydrants, water mains broke, traffic and rail crossing signals malfunctioned and animal control officers responded 126 stray […]
Tennessee Death Toll Rises And Outages Continue
Two deaths in Sumner County have been attributed to the winter storm, bringing Tennessee’s death toll to 10. Additional deaths in the Nashville-area were recorded in Dickson, Maury and Williamson counties.
Some Power Restored, But Putnam County Expecting Uneven Recovery
Updated Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Leaders in and around Putnam County are warning of power outages that could last for days as trees and limbs continue to fall, hampering the winter storm recovery.
Tennessee Winter Storm Updates: Cold Temperatures Expected All Week
The National Weather Service says another round of wintry weather is expected to hit Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.
Exploring On Foot, Some Venture Into Nashville’s Winter Storm
A winter storm caused chaos in Tennessee, but some ventured outside on foot to have fun in the rare combination of ice, sleet and snow.
Nursing Homes Complete First Round Of Vaccinations Across Tennessee
Tennessee has completed first doses for all of its nursing home residents, and Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey expects a similar milestone for those in assisted living “in the next few days.”
Tennessee Has Spent $2B In Pandemic Relief, Expects Next Round To Boost Schools And Housing
The state of Tennessee is taking stock of its coronavirus relief spending and preparing for the next round of federal aid. Thus far, the state has spent just over $2 billion, or 91% of its allotment.
Report: Low Lighting, Sparse Crosswalks Are Partly To Blame After Deadly Years For Pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths set a record in Nashville in 2019 and then hit an even deadlier level last year with 39 lives lost. Now an analysis from advocacy group Walk Bike Nashville is identifying trends in the incidents.
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