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Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc: Trees Lost, Communities Struggle

2/12/2026

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The winter storm in Nashville caused extensive tree damage due to freezing rain and bitter cold.
Robin Sasseville reported that many trees were lost, including Sasseville's own mulberry and hackberry trees.
Across the South, communities mourn the loss of life and cope with power outages and property damage.
The aftermath leaves residents facing costly recovery and concerns about generational losses of trees.

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Story summary

The winter storm in Nashville caused extensive tree damage due to freezing rain and bitter cold.
Robin Sasseville reported that many trees were lost, including Sasseville's own mulberry and hackberry trees.
Across the South, communities mourn the loss of life and cope with power outages and property damage.
The aftermath leaves residents facing costly recovery and concerns about generational losses of trees.