Electricity grid is holding up despite outages, analysts say
This weekend's winter storm has caused widespread power outages in Nashville and other areas of the South — but as of Sunday evening it hasn't severely strained the electricity grid. Why it matters: Electric utilities across the country have seen heavy demand during the storm, with the possibility of power outages...
Nashville Power Outages: NES explains what you must do before they can restore your...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Over 223,000 people were without power in Davidson County on Sunday during the 2026 winter storm that affected multiple states. As Nashville Electric Service (NES) works to repair power, they’re informing people on how to safely receive their power back. “After a major storm like...
Billions owed: ‘The Debt’ covers the South’s long fight to repay public HBCUs
State governments across the South have underfunded their historically Black public colleges and universities, or HBCUs. So how should these debts be repaid? States have wrestled with this question for decades, and it’s led to lawsuits, university mergers and, in one case, a student-led hunger strike. Reporters Emily...
Cheatham County, TN – Traffic Advisory: I-40 Blocked by Ice-Fallen Trees
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is warning drivers of dangerous travel conditions along Interstate 40 this morning after falling ice and frozen trees caused partial lane blockages in several...
Middle Tennessee government offices closed Monday, Jan. 26
Multiple communities across Middle Tennessee announced government offices will be closed Monday due to the ice brought by the winter storm.
TVH System closes outpatient clinics due to weather conditions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVH) has announced that their community-based outpatient clinics will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. According to TVH, the following clinics will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. due to weather conditions:. Albion Street VA Clinic. Athens VA Clinic. Bowling...
Windshield clearing tip could save you hundreds of dollars
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - If you don’t clear the windshield of your car the right way following a storm, it could cost you hundreds of dollars. When snow, sleet, or freezing rain accumulate on your windshield, it temporarily locks in a freezing temperature for that glass. Previous Coverage: Ice...
More than 130k without power in Davidson County as ice accumulates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The number of people without power continues to climb as temperatures drop, rain continues to fall and ice accumulates. On the Nashville Electric Service website Sunday morning, NES reported that 68,283 people were without power with over 1200 active events. According to Middle Tennessee...
Tennessee Winter Storm Triggers Panic Buying as Nashville Grocery Shelves Empty Within Hours
TENNESSEE — Grocery stores across Nashville were overwhelmed as residents rushed to stock up on essentials ahead of an approaching winter storm, leading to rapidly empty shelves, packed parking lots, and long checkout lines in a matter of hours. What began as a calm shopping day quickly escalated into...
Man arrested for murder after 2024 shooting in South Nashville alley
Nearly 17 months after a deadly shooting occurred in South Nashville, a man was taken into custody for multiple charges, including murder.
