Nashville is still trying to bounce back following a massive ice storm almost two weeks ago that wrought havoc in Music City. Thousands had no power for lights. heat, and other everyday necessities. They were struggling to cope in the bitter cold. Trees and branches were down. Roads were often impassable. The slick conditions on sidewalks and streets made getting around extremely hazardous.
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Now comes word that the TV drama 9-1-1 Nashville was allegedly filming the show in places where residents had no electricity. Some reportedly found that insensitive, even disruptive, as the city worked to clean up and recover from the ferocity of Winter Storm Fern.
One Nashville Council Member Spoke Out
The show’s reported business-as-usual approach did not sit too well with Clay Capp. He’s a council member for Nashville’s District 6. On January 29, he posted a message on
“>Instagram that said, “Quick update: Glad to be able to say that Nashville 911 has shut down their film shoot that was happening in East. Really outrageous for them to be doing that in front of homes without power in this storm.Thanks to the Mayor’s office for helping me with that request.”
People Were Upset by the Situation and Grateful for Its Resolution
Many commented beside Capp’s post. They were angry and disturbed by the show’s alleged intrusion on their neighborhoods during the aftermath of the storm.
“The height of showbiz arrogance – like, we’re in a state of emergency here, people!”…