NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A Nashville family bought a generator to heat their freezing home during the ice storm, only to be told by their homeowners association to remove it immediately or face fines.
Talia Caravello and her family have been without power in their Wedgewood-Houston townhome since the storm hit Sunday morning. With indoor temperatures dropping to 30 degrees, they drove to Spring Hill to find an available generator, spending around $1,500 on the unit plus extension cords and space heaters.
“We were so happy, and we were able to have our friends here who also didn’t have power,” Caravello said. “We all got to be together, and you know, that makes it a lot better when you’re hanging out with people that you love. But even sleeping at night, it’s still tough, no matter the layers.”…