SUMMARY: In a recent broadcast, temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 40s amid cold weather. Michelle, the owner of Wonderfully Made Coffee, has become a vital community figure since stepping up during a recent storm. Initially volunteering by answering phones at the Emergency Operations Center, she helped coordinate over 2,000 volunteers to assist over 300 families in need. Michelle’s initiative, called the “Love Your Neighbor Project,” operates under a local nonprofit, emphasizing community support. She has organized supplies to help those affected, showcasing the spirit of kindness and cooperation in her town.

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SUMMARY: The city of Franklin is taking action to protect affordable housing as its population grows. With median home prices around $1 million and one-bedroom apartment rents nearing $2,000, the city is providing over $4 million in financing to keep 51 units at Harpeth Hills Apartments affordable. This move aims to maintain a diverse community and ensure housing options for all income levels. The city’s efforts will help with renovations and keep rents within federal affordability standards, benefiting the local economy and allowing people to live and work in Franklin.

The city of Franklin is taking a step to protect affordable housing as its population continues to grow.

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SUMMARY: This afternoon, Gatlinburg saw an inch of snow, while Newfound Gap recorded nearly two inches. With the sun coming out, snow is melting, but roads will remain closed today, tonight, and into Wednesday. Higher elevations, such as KI, are closed for the season. A weather alert is in effect due to cold temperatures, with lows in the teens and 20s, and a risk of black ice tomorrow morning. Safe heating practices are recommended. Wednesday will be sunny but breezy, with more cold air moving in by Thursday and Friday, with rain expected over the weekend.

Here is your afternoon weather report on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

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