Winter storm claims 21 in Tennessee; state of emergency remains activated
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Department of Health reports 21 weather-related deaths in the winter storm as the state remains in a state of emergency. The winter storm arrived in Middle Tennessee Saturday, bringing freezing temperatures, snow and icy conditions leaving thousands without power, one week...
Freezing cold and afraid to leave: Nashville immigrants hunker down in frigid homes
As tens of thousands in Nashville woke up Saturday to a seventh straight day without power after a deadly ice storm, one group of bundled-up volunteers fanned out to knock on doors. The effort to deliver hot meals, blankets, diapers — and to relocate families willing to move, most with children — was organized by the...
Superstar Storytelling: HARDY Drops “McArthur” With Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen
NASHVILLE, TENN. – In a feat of superstar storytelling, HARDY is joined by fellow country heavyweights Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen on “McArthur,” out now. “‘McArthur’ is a very special one,” HARDY shares. “It came together pretty fast. I know I wrote the song, but I also feel like how did I end up on...
Thousands in Nashville still powerless a week after brutal storm
Ice still clings to tree limbs and power lines across Nashville, but for thousands of residents the more pressing reality is another night in the dark. Nearly a week after a brutal winter storm swept through Middle Tennessee, large pockets of the city remain without electricity, heat, or reliable information about...
Tennessee district attorneys release immigration report, reveal violent crime stats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- In accordance with state law, Tennessee's District Attorneys released their 2025 Immigration Report detailing crime statistics from people "not lawfully present" in the country. According to the report obtained by FOX17: approximately 11,340 people combined for 21,648 charges. The top three...
25,000 NES customers without power Monday, more than a week after ice storm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — More than 25,000 Nashville Electric Services customers are without power Monday morning, more than a week after an ice storm rocked the Midstate. The winter storm arrived in Middle Tennessee Saturday, with many customers reporting outages as early as Saturday. More than a week later, FOX 17...
Why This James Beard Spot is the Best Japanese Restaurant in Nashville, TN
James Beard semi-finalist Chef Dung “Junior” Vo brings Asian-inspired wood-fired cuisine to Porter Road, where people-over-profit isn’t just a slogan – it’s the guiding philosophy behind every plate at Noko Nashville. This East Nashville spot has earned recognition from OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America...
Storm Updates: Ice, power, water challenges linger after a week, as deaths climb and...
Winter Storm Fern created lingering, and in some cases increasing, challenges for residents, city leaders and emergency workers in Tennessee. Power outages have reached historic levels, especially in Nashville, and the death toll has climbed as dangerous cold and ice continue. Here’s the latest from WPLN at 6:00 p.m....
Ice Storm Hits Nashville, Local Country Singers Share Updates With Fans
This past week, Nashville was hit by what meteorologists are calling "Winter Storm Fern." AKA, the ice storm that led to over 230,000 people losing their power, according to WPLN. Not limited to this group of people were some of our favorite country singers, who were forced to hunker down and make the most of the...
Power outages could last for another week for some zip codes in middle Tennessee
As of Sunday evening, some homes in some zip codes have a restoration date of February 9, 2026. However, NES posted they expect power to be restored for 96% of their customers by this Thursday.

















