Nearly three months on, city, state and federal agencies are still seeking to support residents affected by Winter Storm Fern.
NashVillager Podcast: FEMA, taxes and the ice storm
What help is the federal government offering now to people impacted by Winter Storm Fern? Plus, a roundup of the news for April 15, 2026.
After wait, Tennessee receives more FEMA relief for ice storm
Tennessee will receive a higher level of disaster relief for Winter Storm Fern in 29 counties.
NashVillager Podcast: Disasters are expensive
Who will pay for the bills for this ice storm? Plus the local news for January 29, 2026.
AP finds major disaster declarations are taking longer under Trump
Disaster survivors are waiting longer for federal aid. It’s taking more than a month, on average, for President Donald Trump to approve major disaster declarations after receiving requests — up from an average of less than two weeks during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Here’s how to apply for FEMA aid for April storms
Tennesseans impacted by tornadoes and flooding in early April can now access additional in-person FEMA disaster recovery help.
Tennessee’s deadly April storms qualify for federal relief
Deadly and damaging April storms across Tennessee have qualified for additional federal disaster relief. President Donald Trump said on social media that he approved the request for help from the governor.
How misinformation spread rapidly in Tennessee after Hurricane Helene
Since FEMA arrived in East Tennessee, the agency set up five disaster recovery centers and approved 6,600 applications and $25 million in aid. But many people have expressed skepticism or downright distrust of the agency.
Here’s a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill
The money is being provided after back-to-back hurricanes slammed into the Southeast. But the funding will go to much more than just Helene and Milton recovery. There’s also disaster assistance for farmers, money for damaged roads and highways and money for block grants.
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