NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — NES crews are working around the clock to assess damage and restore power as quickly and safely as possible following this weekend's storms.
The storms caused significant damage to electrical equipment, and as NES shared, caused substations to set fire.
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— Nashville Electric Service (@NESpower) April 6, 2025
The severe storm system that swept through Middle Tennessee yesterday caused significant damage to electrical equipment, knocking down trees and power lines, snapping poles and causing substations to set on fire.
NES crews continue to work around the clock to… pic.twitter.com/A6vhmpKDaA
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