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Knoxville, Tennessee – The Tennessee Valley enters the heart of winter Sunday as the Winter Solstice arrives, marking the shortest day of the year and the beginning of a colder, darker stretch that often brings increased risks for homes, vehicles, and travel across Tennessee, northern Alabama, southern Kentucky, and north Georgia.
With extended overnight darkness and fluctuating temperatures, risks to pipes, roadways, and daily commutes rise across the region. While daytime highs may climb above freezing, temperatures frequently drop sharply after sunset, creating freeze-thaw conditions that can stress plumbing systems and lead to slick or icy roads during early morning and evening hours…