TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jan 23, 2026

Gov. Bill Lee issued a state of emergency Thursday for all 95 Tennessee counties ahead of a major winter storm forecasted to bring snow, ice, freezing rain and freezing temperatures across the state beginning as early as this evening. The order allows state agencies to mobilize resources. A winter storm watch is in effect through Sunday and dangerously cold temperatures are expected into next week. State officials said the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is coordinating preparedness efforts, the Department of Transportation is pretreating roads, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol and National Guard are preparing to assist motorists, support emergency response and open warming centers. Residents are urged to limit travel, monitor official updates and prepare for potential power outages and hazardous conditions.