Storms Leave Over 8,700 Without Power in Middle Tennessee
Severe storms swept through Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening. By 12:15 p.m. Friday, utilities reported more than 8,700 customers still without power.
Peak outages approached 79,000 before 9 p.m. Thursday night. Hail, lightning and strong winds toppled trees and damaged power lines across the region.
Mt. Juliet police answered multiple storm-related calls. Officers warned residents to avoid downed utility equipment and to exercise caution while traveling.
Outage totals by utility
Current figures are from utility reports as of 12:15 p.m. Friday.
| Utility | Customers without power (Friday) | Customers without power (Thursday night) |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Electric Service | 4,609 | 46,011 |
| Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation | 3 | 12,988 |
| Dickson Electric System | 3,769 | 8,054 |
| Middle Tennessee Electric | 375 | 11,772 |
Where to find updates
Each utility maintains an outage map with restoration progress. Filmogaz.com will also publish updates as companies post new information.
Residents affected by the storms should follow safety advice from local officials. Do not touch or drive over fallen power lines, and report outages to your utility provider.
