Sunday Morning Power Outage Leaves Thousands in the Dark
Thousands of residents experienced a power outage Sunday morning in Nashville, Tennessee. As reported by Nashville Electric Service (NES), the total number of outages reached 5,953 by 4:30 AM.
Details of the Sunday Morning Power Outage
In contrast, NES had previously reported fewer than 50 outages on Saturday night. Since Friday, their crews have been working around the clock to restore power. They will continue to operate extended shifts of 14 to 16 hours throughout the weekend.
Response Measures by Nashville Electric Service
NES has implemented several strategies to address the outages:
- 85 bucket trucks are available for immediate deployment.
- Over 200 line crews are ready to respond.
- 1,200 bags of ice melt are positioned for use.
The service provider assured customers that their teams would work as efficiently and safely as possible until all power is restored.
Power Outage Reports by Other Utilities
In addition to NES, other power companies reported significant outages:
| Utility Company | Outages |
|---|---|
| Tri County Electric | 2,799 |
| CEMC | 251 |
| MTE | 69 |
| CPWS | 436 |
Staying Informed
Customers can stay informed about the ongoing outages by:
- Checking the NES outage map online.
- Texting OUT to 637797 (NESPWR) from the linked phone number.
- Calling NES directly at (615) 234 0000.
This major outage serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities in our power supply systems. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepared during these events.
