In the first two weeks of November, Nashville received two inches of rainfall, in line with the 30-year climate average. This moved the city into a “moderate” drought designation, but it was not enough to end the dryness.
One consequence of the drought you might not have guessed — more broken water pipes
Drought conditions in Nashville have shrunk soils enough to break water pipes, according to Metro Water Services.
Nashville’s drought is threatening critters and diminishing fall foliage in Warner Parks
Across the 3,000 acres of woods and meadows in Nashville’s Warner Parks, drought is spreading.
Droughts during heat waves can lead to ‘runaway temperatures.’ It’s happening in Tennessee.
Many Tennesseans are experiencing a worsening drought, while some folks are finally seeing some relief.
Tennessee wildfires have burned 10,000 acres this year. What fueled the flames?
Since January, the Tennessee Division of Forestry has reported 636 wildfires that burned more than 10,000 acres of land, a figure not seen since the exceptional drought in 2016.
Drought Spurs Rutherford Utilities to Call for Water Conservation
Water utilities in Rutherford County are collectively asking that customers take five-minute showers and reduce how often they water their lawns. While the situation isn’t dire, public officials warn there’s a lot of summer left.
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