EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 26 MIN
Winter Storm Updates. Plus, How Nashville Is Celebrating America 250
from City Cast Nashville · host City Cast
Mayor Freddie O’Connell has declared a state of emergency for Davidson County after Winter Storm Fern left us coated in at least a half inch of ice. We’ve got the latest on that, plus: The America 250 program faced a ton of challenges ahead of our nation’s sesquicentennial, but here in Tennessee, plans are in motion for a grand celebration. What will the birthday party look like here in Nashville — and will it tell the truth? Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with John Dichtl, president of the American Association for State and Local History, and Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum, to find out more. Visit TN250.com to learn about grants and events taking place across our state. Report power outages to NES by texting OUT to 637797. [NESPower.com] Please reserve 911 for emergencies, including downed power lines. For everything else, call 311 or visit hubNashville. [hub.nashville.gov] Metro has opened emergency warming locations at fire stations and community centers. These will be open 24/7. Bring what you need to stay as long as you need. [Nashville.gov] Today’s temperatures are not expected to rise above the teens, with wind chills as low as -10 degrees through noon tomorrow. [NashSevereWX] Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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Mayor Freddie O’Connell has declared a state of emergency for Davidson County after Winter Storm Fern left us coated in at least a half inch of ice. We’ve got the latest on that, plus: The America 250 program faced a ton of challenges ahead of our nation’s sesquicentennial, but here in Tennessee, plans are in motion for a grand celebration. What will the birthday party look like here in Nashville — and will it tell the truth? Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with John Dichtl, president of the American Association for State and Local History, and Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum, to find out more. Visit TN250.com to learn about grants and events taking place across our state. Report power outages to NES by texting OUT to 637797. [NESPower.com] Please reserve 911 for emergencies, including downed power lines. For everything else, call 311 or visit hubNashville. [hub.nashville.gov] Metro has opened emergency warming locations at fire stations and community centers. These will be open 24/7. Bring what you need to stay as long as you need. [Nashville.gov] Today’s temperatures are not expected to rise above the teens, with wind chills as low as -10 degrees through noon tomorrow. [NashSevereWX] Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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