Chattanooga Game Delayed Due to Power Outages

Extreme cold causes issues for Nashville Electric Service

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The kickoff of the game between the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans has been delayed by an hour due to extreme cold weather and power outages in the Chattanooga, Tennessee region.

Why it matters

Power outages during major sporting events can cause significant disruptions and inconvenience for fans, teams, and broadcasters. The Tennessee region has been dealing with extreme cold weather, which has led to strain on the electrical grid and widespread power issues.

The details

The game between the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans was scheduled to start at the normal time, but the kickoff was pushed back by an hour due to the power outages caused by the extreme cold weather in the Chattanooga area. The local utility, Nashville Electric Service, has been working to restore power to affected areas.

  • The game was originally scheduled to kickoff at the normal time.
  • The kickoff was delayed by 1 hour due to the power outages.

The players

Houston Texans

A professional American football team based in Houston, Texas that plays in the National Football League (NFL).

Tennessee Titans

A professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee that plays in the National Football League (NFL).

Nashville Electric Service

The electric utility company that provides power to the Nashville, Tennessee region, including Chattanooga.

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What’s next

The game is expected to proceed once power is restored in the affected areas.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of a reliable electrical grid, especially during extreme weather events that can strain the power system and lead to widespread outages that disrupt major events like professional sports games.