SUMMARY: Snow showers are expected to continue through midnight, particularly in the higher elevations of the Smokies, with accumulation reaching up to 10 inches in some areas. Over the next three days, frigid temperatures will dip into the teens and single digits, with severe wind chills possibly feeling as low as -20°F, urging residents to wear multiple layers and accessories like hats and gloves. A winter storm warning and cold weather advisory are in place. While sunshine is expected tomorrow, temperatures will struggle to reach freezing until later in the week, with another weather system bringing rain over the weekend.

Sunday is a Weather Impact Alert day as bitterly air swings in along with snow possible. Temperatures sink as snow isolates to Mountains. Prepare to stay warm!

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SUMMARY: In Nashville, freezing temperatures have increased the demand for shelters for people experiencing homelessness, particularly after concerns over the city-operated emergency shelter. With temperatures expected to remain below freezing, the city’s overflow shelter on Brick Church Pike is open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., but closures of public places have left some vulnerable during the day. Volunteers, including city employees, are relied upon due to difficulties in maintaining staffing. Despite fully funded attempts, no contractors have been found to operate the shelter. Metro plans to extend shelter hours during the current cold snap and search for a long-term provider after the winter.

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SUMMARY: Over 100 people protested in Nashville against the incoming Trump administration, abortion bans, and anti-LGBTQ legislation. Participants included Jo Krump and her mother Lizzie Buchanan, who aim to represent Southern voices that advocate for rights. Buchanan expressed concern about losing reproductive health access and vowed to support LGBTQ rights for her children. Activist Allie Phillips shared her experience of needing an out-of-state abortion, criticizing Tennessee’s strict laws that lack exceptions for rape or incest. The rally highlighted a disconnect between Tennessee’s conservative politicians and their constituents, urging attendees to stay engaged and hopeful for change.

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