Middle TN Schools, Including MNPS, Wilson, Extend Closures Due to Ice
Middle Tennessee is facing significant disruptions due to a severe winter storm. This has led to widespread power outages and travel hazards. As a result, several schools and colleges have decided to extend their closures to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Extended School Closures in Middle Tennessee
Numerous public school districts are implementing extended closures. The Metro Nashville Public Schools and Williamson County Schools are among those affected, remaining closed through Thursday, Jan. 29. Here’s a detailed list of other school districts announcing closures:
- Bedford County Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Cannon County School District: Closed until Jan. 28
- Cheatham County Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Clarksville-Montgomery County School System: Closed until Jan. 28
- Clay County Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Coffee County Schools: Closed until Jan. 27
- Dickson County Schools: Closed until Jan. 27
- Franklin Special School District: Closed until Jan. 29
- Giles County School District: Closed until Jan. 27
- Houston County Schools: Closed until Jan. 30
- Humphreys County Schools: Closed until Jan. 30
- Jackson County Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Lawrence County Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Lebanon Special School District: Closed until Jan. 28
- Lewis County Schools: Closed until Jan. 30
- Lincoln County Schools: Closed until Jan. 27
- Macon County School District: Closed until Jan. 30
- Marshall County Schools: Closed until Jan. 27
- Maury County Public Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Metro Nashville Public Schools: Closed until Jan. 29
- Moore County Schools: Closed until Jan. 27
- Murfreesboro City Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Perry County Schools: Closed until Jan. 30
- Pickett County Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Putnam County Schools: Closed until Jan. 27
- Robertson County Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Rutherford County Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Smith County School System: Closed until Jan. 28
- Stewart County Schools: Closed until Jan. 30
- Sumner County Schools: Closed until Jan. 27
- Trousdale County Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
- Wayne County Schools: Closed until Jan. 30
- Williamson County Schools: Closed until Jan. 29
- Wilson County Schools: Closed until Jan. 28
Colleges and Universities in Middle Tennessee Adjust Operations
Higher education institutions are also enacting closures and shifting to virtual classes. Below is a summary of college responses:
- Austin Peay State University: Remote operations until Jan. 28; residence halls open.
- Belmont University: Classes canceled on Jan. 27; students should check emails.
- Cumberland University: Closed on Jan. 27; remote services for staff.
- Fisk University: Classes virtual and staff working remotely on Jan. 27.
- Middle Tennessee State University: Remote operations through Jan. 28; check emails for updates.
- Tennessee State University: Remote work and virtual classes for Jan. 27.
- University of Tennessee Southern: Virtual classes and remote work through Jan. 27.
- Trevecca Nazarene University: Closed through Jan. 27; check emails for details.
- Vanderbilt University: In-person classes canceled on Jan. 27 with remote work encouraged.
Safety remains a priority as the region continues to navigate the impacts of this winter storm.
