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February 2, 2026

How Much Longer Will the Power Be Out? Plus, BNA Has a Traffic Problem. Is Anyone Fixing It?

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How Much Longer Will the Power Be Out? Plus, BNA Has a Traffic Problem. Is Anyone Fixing It?

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As we move into Week 2 of the freezing fallout from Winter Storm Fern, we’ve got the latest on the city’s response and the resources available to help you survive this. Plus, will the traffic gridlock nightmares at our airport ever get any better? Nashville Scene reporter Lena Mazel joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss her recent article about how we got here, and what the airport authority and Metro leaders are planning to make it better. Spoiler alert: You’re gonna need some patience.

Visit our running resource page of opportunities to help and be helped here.

Donate to the United Way and Community Foundation Winter Storm Recovery Fund at UnitedWayGN.org

Donate to NewsChannel 5’s Winter Storm Relief Fund in partnership with Hands On Nashville and Second Harvest by texting NC5 to 50155.

Get information on discounted hotel rates here.

If you need assistance with ANYTHING, call 211 or visit nashvilleresponds.com.

Report power outages to NES by texting OUT to 637797.

Please reserve 911 for emergencies, including downed power lines. For non-emergencies, call 311 or visit hubNashville

Metro has opened emergency warming locations at fire stations and community centers. These will be open 24/7. Bring what you need to stay as long as you need. To request a ride to a warming shelter, call 615-401-1712.

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