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Nashville, TN – Winter officially begins today as Tennessee observes the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. While the solstice is often associated with colder northern states, safety officials say the longest night of the year still brings increased risks inside Tennessee homes—especially from carbon monoxide exposure.
Overnight temperatures across Tennessee can dip sharply during winter cold snaps, leading residents to rely more heavily on furnaces, fireplaces, space heaters, and other supplemental heat sources. In some areas, generators may also be used during winter storms or power outages. With windows closed and homes sealed to retain warmth, ventilation is reduced, allowing carbon monoxide to build up indoors…