Nashville Residents Get Tax Deadline Extension After Winter Storm

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The IRS has announced a special tax deadline extension for Nashville-area residents and businesses in 22 counties affected by the recent Winter Storm Fern. Individuals and companies will now have until May 22 to file returns and make payments that would normally be due on April 15.

Why it matters

The ice storm in late January caused major disruptions across the Nashville region, with roads blocked by ice and downed trees, widespread power outages, and many schools and businesses forced to close. The IRS extension is intended to provide relief to taxpayers who were impacted by the storm and may have had difficulty meeting the original April 15 deadline.

The details

The IRS extension applies to taxpayers in Davidson County and 21 surrounding counties, including Cheatham, Chester, Clay, Decatur, Dickson, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Maury, McNairy, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Summer, Trousdale, Wayne, Williamson and Wilson counties.

• The ice storm hit the Nashville region in late January 2026.
• The IRS announced the tax deadline extension earlier this month (April 2026).
• The new tax filing and payment deadline is May 22, 2026.

What’s next

Taxpayers in the affected counties should still file their returns as soon as possible, even with the extended deadline, to avoid potential penalties or interest charges.