Mayor Freddie O’Connell declared a state of emergency in Davidson County as ice continues to impact roads, trees, and power lines.
Here are a few updates to know:
- Weather: Nashville is under an extreme cold warning from 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 through 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 with “dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected.”
- Power outages: As of Sunday evening, more than 217,000 Nashvillians were without power. Nashville Electric Service crews are working 14-16 hour shifts, with nearly 300 lineworkers in the field expected by Monday morning. Check the latest numbers on the NES outage map.
- Staying warm: Metro has opened fire stations, select police precinct community rooms, and select community centers as warming locations. For at-home safety during outages, the NWS has guidance on staying warm.
- Schools: Metro Nashville Public Schools will remain closed through Tuesday, Jan. 27. Monitor this list for other area closures and possible extensions.
- Official updates: Continue to follow guidance and updates from the Office of Emergency Management as conditions evolve.
