Emergency Response

Feb. 27, 2026

Nashville Utility Vows Increased Preparation for Spring Storms

Independent review underway of utility's winter storm response as it boosts tree trimming, mapping efforts

Feb. 27, 2026

Kingsport Firefighters Respond to Diesel Fuel Leak

Part of Riverport Road closed due to spill incident on Friday

Feb. 26, 2026

Tennessee National Guard Rescues Injured Hiker in Snowy Mountains

Black Hawk helicopter used to reach hiker in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Feb. 25, 2026

EMA Conducting Damage Assessments After Winter Storm Fern

Robertson County residents encouraged to report storm damage through TEMA survey

Feb. 22, 2026

Waverly Home Destroyed in Explosion

Propane tank blast levels residence, no injuries reported

Feb. 22, 2026

Signal Mountain Fire Department battles brush fire

Outdoor fire pit sparks blaze that spreads to home's exterior siding

Feb. 19, 2026

Nashville Fairgrounds Loses $123K Serving as Winter Storm Shelter

The historic venue provided refuge during a deadly ice storm, but the revenue loss is unlikely to be recouped.

Feb. 18, 2026

I-24E Blocked After Crash Involving Tanker Truck

Delays reported in South Nashville as officials work to clear the scene.

Feb. 17, 2026

Tennessee Reissues SNAP Benefits After Winter Storm Fern

Over 36,000 households to receive automatic repayments worth 45% of January benefits

Feb. 17, 2026

FEMA Assessing Damage from Deadly Tennessee Winter Storm

Federal agency joins local crews to document impacts of January's ice storm that left hundreds of thousands without power.

Feb. 17, 2026

Winter Storm Cleanup Continues Outside Davidson County

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

Feb. 17, 2026

Elderly Couple Loses Home in Sale Creek House Fire

The blaze destroyed the couple's residence on Newman Green Road.

Feb. 15, 2026

Holly Springs Utility Department Restores Power to Most Customers After Winter Storm

Less than 100 meters remain without electricity over 20 days after the storm hit north Mississippi.

Feb. 14, 2026

Nashville Braces for Potential Delays in Storm Recovery Efforts Amid Looming Federal Shutdown

FEMA assistance centers may be impacted as Congress edges closer to a partial government shutdown.

Feb. 13, 2026

Massive Fire Engulfs Tennessee Amusement Park

Flames destroy two large barns at SkyLand Ranch, but all animals safely evacuated

Feb. 13, 2026

Two Barns Burn at Skyland Ranch in Sevierville

Firefighters battle blaze at Tennessee farm, all animals accounted for

Feb. 13, 2026

4 killed in small Tennessee plane crash near Denver

The aircraft was registered out of Franklin, Tennessee and crashed near Emerald Mountain early Friday morning.

Feb. 12, 2026

Gallatin, Sumner Counties Focus on Cleanup After Winter Storm Fern

Public works departments face massive debris removal efforts expected to take weeks or months

Feb. 12, 2026

Fire Contained to Attic in Dresden Home

Firefighters respond to blaze on Weakley County Nursing Home Road

Feb. 11, 2026

Nashville Faces Costliest Storm Recovery in History

NES outlines plans to improve emergency response after ice storm caused up to $140 million in damages