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TN HR0149
Resolution
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Garrett
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AI Summary
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Formally condemns Nashville Electric Service (NES) for its response to a recent storm that caused widespread outages affecting tens of thousands of customers, with some neighborhoods losing power for days
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Calls on the NES Board of Directors to conduct a full, transparent review of the storm response, including operational readiness, communication failures, and leadership performance
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Urges the NES Board to replace the chief executive officer if current leadership cannot restore public confidence and ensure reliable service
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Demands NES present a comprehensive corrective action plan addressing storm preparedness, grid hardening, workforce deployment, and customer communication with measurable benchmarks
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Directs a certified copy be sent to the NES Board, the Nashville Mayor, and Metropolitan Council members
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to condemn the failure of Nashville Electric Service during the recent storm event and call upon the board of directors of Nashville Electric Service to exercise leadership, including the replacement of the chief executive officer.
General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026