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TN SJR0664
Joint Resolution
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charlane Oliver
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AI Summary
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Winter Storm Fern struck Nashville on January 24, 2026, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain that left approximately 230,000 Nashville Electric Service (NES) customers without power during single-digit temperatures.
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NES doubled its workforce following day one of the storm, reaching 631 line workers by January 26, 2026, and 925 workers the following morning, with additional crews brought in from Florida, Maryland, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Mississippi, and elsewhere in Tennessee.
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The resolution honors NES line workers who are members of SEIU Local 205, IBEW (AFL-CIO), and Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA).
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Metro Nashville civil service employees from the Office of Emergency Management and Metro Nashville Public Schools, along with state employees from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, are also recognized for their contributions.
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The 114th General Assembly formally commends all workers for keeping Nashville residents safe during what was the largest single power outage in NES history.
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Nashville Electric Service line workers and State and Metro Nashville civil service employees for their brave and tireless efforts during Winter Storm Fern.
Memorials, Recognition
Last Action
Signed by Governor.
3/6/2026