Update 7 p.m.
Nashville Electric Service said crews responding to a large outage in the Forest Hills area discovered additional damage while assessing the problem Saturday afternoon.
According to NES, lineworkers identified more damage than initially expected, which will require additional repair time.
The new estimated time for power to be restored is now 8 p.m.
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Nashville Electric Service said about 5,300 customers lost power Saturday afternoon after a line of thunderstorms moved through the service area.
As of 3:30 p.m. on March 7, crews had already restored electricity to 2,376 customers and continued working to bring the remaining outages back online.
NES asked anyone who lost power but has not yet reported it to do so as soon as possible.
Customers can report outages by texting “OUT” to 637797, using the outage map, logging into their NES account online, or calling 615-234-0000.
NES also reminded residents to stay away from downed power lines and treat all fallen wires as energized and dangerous, reporting them immediately to 911.
Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
