Nearly all Nashvillians have regained power as of Friday — and both Metro and federal leaders are escalating the next stages of the recovery. Here’s the latest as of 10:45 p.m. Friday.
As Nashville thaws, fears over immigration enforcement remain
As a historic winter storm devastated Tennessee, the fight over immigration continued to play out at the statehouse and in Nashville’s streets.
Trees splintered, split and crashed across Nashville. Here’s how to help
Nashville’s natural skyline changed last week. Thousands of trees tipped, splintered and died after frozen water blanketed the town, worsened by prolonged cold and occasional strikes from wind.
Rare frost quakes rattle parts of Tennessee and Kentucky
Some have reported hearing loud booms following last weekend’s winter storm.The rare occurrence is known as “frost quake.”
From toddlers to teens, Tennessee parents are juggling work and kids during lengthy school closures
A dangerous mix of ice and snow has kept Tennessee students out of school most of this week, and parents are juggling work duties while tending to their kids.
Comfort from the cold: Acts of kindness help Nashvillians through the storm
Thousands of Nashvillians haven’t had heat for days. Hotels are booked. Restaurants closed. But acts of kindness are holding people together.
Families with newborns ride out Nashville’s ice storm
Zach Small is a first-time dad and he already knows he’s not having a typical experience.
NashVillager Podcast: Ice, ice baby
Why did the predicted snowstorm turn out to be mostly ice? Plus the local news for January 28, 2026.
Weather influencers are going viral. How much should we trust them?
The weather genre online spans a wide range of sources. Experts say that while weather influencers can help fill an information gap, social media platforms tend to prioritize likes over accuracy.
NashVillager Podcast: Skating on the Cumberland? Let it go
When do freezing temperatures result in a frozen river? Plus the local news for January 27, 2026.








