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The Christmas Day bombing cut off emergency communications across Tennessee. Here’s what’s changed since.

Alexis Marshall

December 22, 2021

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The Christmas Day bombing resulted in major disruptions to 911 call centers across Tennessee. One year later, here’s how the network has changed.

Filed Under: Business, WPLN News Tagged With: 911, AT&T, Christmas bombing, Tennessee Emergency Communications Board

Nashville Christmas Bombing Has State Officials Digging Into AT&T’s Network

Alexis Marshall

February 3, 2021

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In the aftermath of the Christmas Day bombing, dozens of 911 call centers lost service in Tennessee. And as more details emerge about what went wrong, members of Tennessee’s Emergency Communications Board are anticipating policy changes.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: AT&T, Nashville Christmas blast, Tennessee Emergency Communications Board

Tennessee Agrees to Be Text-to-911 Test Site

Blake Farmer

September 5, 2012

The state’s 911 operators will soon be able to receive emergency reports by text message. The Tennessee Emergency Communications Board voted unanimously Thursday to approve a pilot project led by AT&T.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: 911, AT&T, Tennessee Emergency Communications Board

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