Winter Storm 2026

Utility will donate $1 million to recovery fund, suspend late fees and disconnects through June

O’Connell says he’s in talks with state leadership about the utility’s future

O'Connell notes utility will be 'held accountable' regarding power restoration efforts, issues executive order to form storm-response commission

Mayor says NES has struggled to address power outages across the city; utility company holds separate press conference in Madison

Windows smashed, 11 cars burglarized Friday morning at downtown electric utility headquarters parking lot

For the first time since Sunday, the mayor’s office and the electricity provider held separate press conferences

Thousands of Nashvillians remain without power as storm impact nears seventh day 

Frustrations with Metro and NES are evident, as is the schadenfreude in other parts of the city

Nashville leaders encourage citizens to seek warm shelter as emergency response continues

Top officials warn widespread power outages will last at least 'through the weekend'

Online lineman rumor and AI imagery have further confused residents during weather emergency

Roughly 135,000 homes and businesses are still without electricity during the biggest outage in NES history

Officials say 'several days' until power restored everywhere, encourage use of warming shelters

Reporting more than 215,000 power outages, city officials provide updates on temporary warming centers, primary snow routes