NES spent tens of thousands of dollars on lobbying firms after ice storm to deal with public backlash

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville Electric Service started hiring public relations and lobbying firms shortly after the ice storm that left much of Nashville without power for days.

Contracts obtained by NewsChannel 5 Investigates show the utility was willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars to deal with mounting criticism from state and Metro officials.

Thirteen days after the ice storm, NES said it had restored power to nearly all customers…

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