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Nashville Storm Leaves 108,000 Without Power, National Guard Deployed

1/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A severe winter storm began January 24, 2026, causing widespread outages in Nashville.
At the peak, 230,000 customers lost power.
Nashville Electric Service has restored power to about 140,000 customers.
About 108,000 remain without power as the National Guard has been activated to aid debris removal and power restoration.
Criticism has arisen over NES staffing and claims that union linemen declined to provide assistance.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11 to 14, resulted in over 400 deaths and paralyzed the northeastern United States. With New York City receiving 21 inches of snow, the storm disrupted transportation and communication, prompting infrastructure improvements. This blizzard underscored the need for better emergency preparedness, influencing future responses to severe weather events across the region.

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Story summary

A severe winter storm began January 24, 2026, causing widespread outages in Nashville.
At the peak, 230,000 customers lost power.
Nashville Electric Service has restored power to about 140,000 customers.
About 108,000 remain without power as the National Guard has been activated to aid debris removal and power restoration.
Criticism has arisen over NES staffing and claims that union linemen declined to provide assistance.

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