Winter Storm Cleanup Continues Outside Davidson County

Communities across Middle Tennessee work to clear debris from January's winter storm.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Cities in Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, and Hendersonville are still working to clear brush and debris left behind by the winter storm that hit Middle Tennessee last month. Officials in these communities are utilizing extra resources like additional trucks and crews to speed up the cleanup process, which is expected to take several more weeks.

Why it matters

The January winter storm caused significant damage across the region, with downed trees and debris blocking roads and creating safety hazards. Clearing this debris is crucial for restoring normalcy and access to affected areas. The extended cleanup efforts highlight the scale of the storm's impact on communities outside of Nashville's Davidson County.

The details

In Brentwood, the city's public works department is operating 8 grapple trucks, including 2 new ones purchased last week, along with 12 contractor trucks to help with storm brush cleanup. These 20 vehicles are working from 6:30am to 5pm Monday through Saturday until all the debris is cleared. In Mt. Juliet, public works crews are working to clear vegetative debris like tree limbs, branches, and trunks, with guidelines on size and placement for pickup. Hendersonville has brought in contract crews from Mississippi to supplement their own efforts, and they've already removed 39,000 cubic yards of cut-up trees, the equivalent of 420 tractor trailer loads.

  • The winter storm hit Middle Tennessee in January 2026.
  • Cleanup efforts in Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, and Hendersonville are ongoing as of February 2026.

The players

Brentwood Public Works Department

The department responsible for storm cleanup efforts in the city of Brentwood, utilizing 8 grapple trucks and 12 contractor trucks to clear debris.

Mt. Juliet Officials

City officials in Mt. Juliet providing guidelines for residents on how to properly prepare and place vegetative debris for pickup by public works crews.

Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary

The mayor of Hendersonville who spoke about the city's storm cleanup efforts, including bringing in contract crews from Mississippi to supplement their own work.

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What they’re saying

“The impact has been just tremendous. They've picked up about 1,000 loads of debris in their trucks, as well as our trucks, and they've taken to our chipping facility. So far, they've shipped 39,000 cubic yards of cut up trees. That comes out to about 420 tractor trailer loads.”

— Jamie Clary, Hendersonville Mayor (WKRN)

What’s next

Cleanup efforts in Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, and Hendersonville are expected to continue for several more weeks as crews work to clear all the remaining debris from the January winter storm.

The takeaway

The extended cleanup process in these Middle Tennessee communities highlights the significant impact of the winter storm and the resources required to restore normalcy. While progress is being made, the scale of the damage serves as a reminder of the region's resilience in the face of extreme weather events.