Nashville is still trying to bounce back following a massive ice storm almost two weeks ago that wrought havoc in Music City. Thousands had no power for lights. heat, and other everyday necessities. They were struggling to cope in the bitter cold. Trees and branches were down. Roads were often impassable. The slick conditions on sidewalks and streets made getting around extremely hazardous.
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Now comes word that the TV drama 9-1-1 Nashville was allegedly filming the show in places where residents had no electricity. Some reportedly found that insensitive, even disruptive, as the city worked to clean up and recover from the ferocity of Winter Storm Fern.
One Nashville Council Member Spoke Out
The show's reported business-as-usual approach did not sit too well with Clay Capp. He's a council member for Nashville's District 6. On January 29, he posted a message on Instagram that said, "Quick update: Glad to be able to say that Nashville 911 has shut down their film shoot that was happening in East. Really outrageous for them to be doing that in front of homes without power in this storm.Thanks to the Mayor's office for helping me with that request."
People Were Upset by the Situation and Grateful for Its Resolution
Many commented beside Capp's post. They were angry and disturbed by the show's alleged intrusion on their neighborhoods during the aftermath of the storm.
"The height of showbiz arrogance - like, we're in a state of emergency here, people!"
"Thank you!"
"Happy to see that! We were pretty appalled to see that"
"Amazing job Clay!"
"Totally tone deaf...."
Nashville Is Still Getting Back on Its Feet
The effect of this storm cannot be overstated. According to WSMV, as of Monday, February 2, 23, some 24,000 still lacked power. A Winter Storm Recovery Fund drew donations amounting to $600,000. Actress Reese Witherspoon reportedly urged people to contribute.
If some customers still do not have electricity by Sunday, it will be two entire weeks in the dark and cold.
The response and preparedness of the Nashville Electric Service (NES) are being scrutinized closely. Mayor Freddie O'Connell announced on Monday, "In addition to the requests I made of NES leadership yesterday (Sunday), I am issuing Executive Order 58, establishing a Commission to Review Preparation and Response to the January 2026 Winter Storm."
