The Nashville Electric Service did not prepare a sufficient workforce to restore power during Winter Storm Fern despite weather forecasts calling for dangerous levels of ice.
As FEMA releases winter storm aid, Metro opens up more assistance
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.
Nashville water bills won’t get ice storm discounts after Metro Council rejects idea
On Tuesday, Nashville’s Metro Council rejected a proposal for a one-time credit to compensate residents for increased water bills following Winter Storm Fern.
Nashville sets storm debris collection deadline
The time has come to finish clearing tree debris from the ice storm.
Nashville’s confidence in its city leaders is wavering, poll finds
Nashvillians’ confidence in their mayor and Metro Council is dwindling.
Nashville created a path to prevent evictions after the ice storm — but few tenants are benefitting
Evictions have been a concern since the ice storm. The city has tried to soften the blow by creating a special court process.
Pet owners with reptiles take new precautions after unique power outage challenges
The recent ice storm left hundreds of thousands without power. The cold weather is already risky for pet owners, and Tennesseans with reptiles faced even more challenges to keep them safe and warm.
‘We did not meet the expectations’: NES CEO admits problems as city begins storm investigation
One month out from the devastating impacts of Winter Storm Fern, a city-formed commission has begun investigating how Metro agencies — and, in particular, the Nashville Electric Service — responded to the storm.
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