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 later.
Weather-related deaths
The weather-related deaths are in the following counties:
- One fatality in Cheatham
- Three fatalities in Davidson
- One fatality in Fayette
- Two fatalities in Hardin
- One fatality in Haywood
- Two fatalities in Henderson
- Two fatalities Hickman
- One fatality in Knox
- Two fatalities in Obion
- Six fatalities in Shelby
In Nashville, city officials reported four suspected weather-related deaths, and authorities are investigating a fifth potential storm-related death.
Level-3 State of Emergency
Gov. Bill Lee has requested an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 counties affected by the storm. Additionally, power restoration remains the top priority, with more than 45,00 Nashville Electric Service customers still without power…