NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On January 28, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee requested President Donald J. Trump grant an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee counties following significant impacts from the winter storm. The request seeks both Federal Emergency Management Agency…
SELMER, Tenn. - Pickwick Electric Cooperative provided a status update as of 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, regarding efforts to restore power to individuals. Good morning. As of now, 12,400 PEC members remain without power. Restoration work continues, supported…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As the impact of the winter storm response nears the 1-week mark, TDOT wants Tennesseans to feel informed about what’s happening where and why. Here’s answers to some of our most frequently asked questions: “Why is TDOT…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The State of Tennessee provided an update on the storm recovery efforts as of Wednesday night, January 28, 2026. The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville remains activated at a Level 3 – State of Emergency to…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVEC) provided a status update on the progress of restoring power in Hardin County. Winter Storm Update 1-29-2026 Hardin County Yesterday was a productive day. We were able to get all of…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Fire Department is asking for a stolen generator to be returned to them. The fire department posted a photo of a Digital Inverter Generator Onan P2500i that was being used at their 2740…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Fire Department is doing more than rescuing people and putting out fires in this winter weather. According to the fire department, firefighters rescued a kitten from a house fire on Wednesday, January 28.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency provided a briefing Wednesday. It highlighted TEMA's top priority: restoring power for Tennesseans as quickly and safely as possible. Across the state, there are 16…
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn.-- Utility crews continue to work diligently to help hundreds left without power. The town of Scotts Hill, which gets its…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.--Many communities are still working around the clock to clear roads and restore power following the weekend winter storm. WBBJ 7…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- The state Emergency Operations Center in Nashville remains activated at a level 3 – state of emergency to support statewide coordination in response to the winter storm. Restoring power remains the state's top priority, as prolonged cold…
People across the region felt the impact of last weekend's weather, and while many are still recovering, some are up and running.
Senator Marsha Blackburn issued a statement on Wednesday, January 28, regarding the impact Winter Storm Fern had on the state.
THP has assisted more than 1,660 motorists and responded to 3,514 calls for service since Winter Storm Fern began.
The Trump administration's deployment of federal troops to six U.S. cities has cost taxpayers about $496 million through December.
