Winter Storm Updates. Plus, How Nashville Is Celebrating America 250

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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