Severe Ice Storm Leaves Hundreds of Thousands With
Widespread Outages
More than 288,000 households across Tennessee are without power as a severe ice storm grips the state.
In Nashville and nearby areas, freezing rain has coated surfaces in thick ice, causing power lines to sag or snap and trees to fall onto roads and homes.
Dangerous Travel Conditions
Across Middle Tennessee, emergency crews are responding to hundreds of calls.
Roads, especially bridges and untreated highways, are dangerously slick.
Officials urge residents to avoid travel, and many schools and businesses have closed to reduce injuries.
Slow Restoration Efforts
Heavy ice on rooftops and electrical systems has complicated repairs.
Utility crews are working but progress is slow due to ongoing freezing rain and safety risks.
Several counties have opened warming centers for affected families.
Calls for Caution
Officials call the situation critical, advising residents to check on neighbors, conserve power, and monitor local updates as recovery continues.
