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Nashville Braces for Major Winter Storm as State of Emergency Declared
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Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, January 23rd. We kick off with the big story gripping our city: a major winter storm barreling in tonight. Governor Bill Lee declared a state of emergency for all 95 counties yesterday, activating the state operations center here in Nashville. TEMA, TDOT, and the National Weather Service warn of snow north of I-40, possibly six inches or more, and ice buildup south of it through Sunday, with freezing rain mixing in Saturday. TDOT crews pretreated roads and stocked salt supplies, prioritizing interstates, bridges on I-65 near Brentwood, and ramps around Music Row. THP troopers stand ready for stranded drivers, and the National Guard preps shelters. Expect dangerously cold temps into midweek—check on neighbors near Centennial Park or along the Cumberland, keep gas tanks full, and skip nonessential trips today. Hardware stores from Antioch to East Nashville buzzed yesterday as folks stocked up.
Shifting to city hall, Metro leaders coordinated with TEMA on warming centers—call your county emergency management for spots near you. On jobs, Tennessee's unemployment holds steady at about 3.6 percent, below the national average, with strong growth at Vanderbilt Medical Center and HCA, plus Oracle's River North headquarters eyeing 8,500 jobs over a decade near the East Bank.
Real estate stays balanced: entry-level homes around $400,000 linger about two months on market, mid-range at $575,000 to $800,000 similar, tilting toward sellers but with more choices downtown.
Crime in the last day: a tree fell on a semi, closing Fairfax Avenue between 24th and 21st Avenue South—crews cleared it safely. A hazmat near Music Row resolved without injuries, and a Vanderbilt doctor faces arrest on serious charges, under investigation.
Ryman Auditorium rescheduled Saturday and Sunday shows due to weather. Schools sent home emergency meals to homebound families.
Looking ahead, bundle up for any outdoor plans today—rain turns wintry by evening, outlook cold and slick into Sunday.
In feel-good news, parents honored their daughter lost in last year's Antioch High tragedy, sharing her love of music at a vigil.
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Shifting to city hall, Metro leaders coordinated with TEMA on warming centers—call your county emergency management for spots near you. On jobs, Tennessee's unemployment holds steady at about 3.6 percent, below the national average, with strong growth at Vanderbilt Medical Center and HCA, plus Oracle's River North headquarters eyeing 8,500 jobs over a decade near the East Bank.
Real estate stays balanced: entry-level homes around $400,000 linger about two months on market, mid-range at $575,000 to $800,000 similar, tilting toward sellers but with more choices downtown.
Crime in the last day: a tree fell on a semi, closing Fairfax Avenue between 24th and 21st Avenue South—crews cleared it safely. A hazmat near Music Row resolved without injuries, and a Vanderbilt doctor faces arrest on serious charges, under investigation.
Ryman Auditorium rescheduled Saturday and Sunday shows due to weather. Schools sent home emergency meals to homebound families.
Looking ahead, bundle up for any outdoor plans today—rain turns wintry by evening, outlook cold and slick into Sunday.
In feel-good news, parents honored their daughter lost in last year's Antioch High tragedy, sharing her love of music at a vigil.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been Nashville Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI