Freezing rain and ice caused widespread damage across Nashville on Sunday, leaving more than 210,000 Nashville Electric Service customers without power as crews worked through the night to make repairs. Xfinity users also reported major internet outages, although the company has not released specific customer‑impact numbers. Xfinity customers affected by service interruptions may be eligible for outage credits through the company’s support channels.
Why it Matters
The outage disrupted power and internet service for large areas of Nashville and Middle Tennessee as temperatures dropped, affecting residents’ ability to heat homes, access communications, and receive emergency updates, according to FOX 17.
What To Know
NES said ice accumulation weighed down trees, causing them to snap and bring down power lines across its service area.
As of about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, NES reported roughly 210,000 customers without power, with fewer than 35 distribution circuits each affecting more than 2,000 customers, said FOX 17.
NES said crews and contractors worked 14- to 16-hour shifts and planned to deploy nearly 300 lineworkers on Monday to accelerate restoration…