NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits and lower teens by Tuesday morning across Middle Tennessee.
Temperatures this cold can cause pipes that are not well insulated to freeze and potentially burst. One of the best ways to protect your plumbing is to drip your faucets, since flowing water does not freeze as easily or as quickly as standing water.
Extended hard freezes are not common in Middle Tennessee, but they do happen, so it’s important to know what to do to keep your home safe. Some homes—especially older ones—are not built to handle prolonged cold. Pipes in crawlspaces, exterior walls, and garages are often the first to freeze during these quick-hitting cold snaps…