The winter storm knocked out power and destroyed hundreds of miles of power lines and about 400 utility poles. To cover repair costs, customers could see higher bills.
Nashville calls for volunteers as cleanup phase accelerates
Nashville is accelerating the next stage of the winter ice storm: the clean up. “If you can operate a chainsaw we could use your help,” says Mayor Freddie O’Connell.
Amid power outages, an unusual number of locals visit Nashville’s honky tonk district
While winter storms caused major power outages in Nashville, the downtown music scene saw a lot more visits from displaced locals as they took up hotel rooms usually occupied by tourists.
Carbon monoxide poisoning hospitalizes dozens in Tennessee winter storm
Two men have been found dead in Nashville during the winter storm of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning.
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.
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