We're tracking power outages across the region as winter weather rolls through

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Middle Tennessee is under a Storm 5 Alert for all of the NewsChannel 5 coverage area as winter weather moves through and we're tracking power outages across the region.

We will list the outages and number of people affected by provider as they come in.

As of 9 p.m. Friday

Note: As of 6 p.m. Friday, NES says it has restored power to 99.9% of customers following Winter Storm Fern. Crews are continuing final repairs and warn that strong winds could cause new outages due to storm-weakened trees and vegetation.

NES: 256
Pennyrile: 14
Middle TN Electric: 1
Tri-County Electric: 1

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This couple just adopted siblings. There's a need for more families to do the same

During a week when it seems that frustration is the prevailing sentiment felt across middle Tennessee amid ongoing power outages, Forrest Sanders brings us a story of love, faithfulness and a remarkable family... plus, a little humor on the side. Enjoy!

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