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NES failed to follow its own communication plan after ice storm

Plans obtained by Axios directed agency officials to tell customers quickly about when they could expect total restoration.

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In the thick of January&#x27;s ice storm, when <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hundreds of thousands of residents wanted to know when their power would be restored" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/02/02/nashville-mayor-ratchets-up-criticism-of-nes-following-power-outages" data-vars-content-id="fb6d6ba0-5bf8-4b74-908d-742c7e855ae3" data-vars-headline="NES failed to follow its own communication plan after ice storm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/02/02/nashville-mayor-ratchets-up-criticism-of-nes-following-power-outages" target="_self">hundreds of thousands of residents wanted to know when their power would be restored</a>, the Nashville Electric Service failed to follow its own storm response communication plan that called for speedier answers.Why it matters: NES has been hammered by public officials and residents who have accused the utility of slow-walking information after over 230,000 customers lost power.<ul><li>The utility has acknowledged its shortcomings. But newly acquired public records show the scale of the communication breakdown.</li></ul>

Nashville gas prices surge after Iran strikes

In December, local prices hit a low point of $2.58.

Nashville <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gas prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2023/03/09/nashville-gas-prices-cool-market-stabilizes" data-vars-content-id="6ddc9dc1-6ffd-4747-8781-07e23ab12ba2" data-vars-headline="Nashville gas prices surge after Iran strikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2023/03/09/nashville-gas-prices-cool-market-stabilizes" target="_self">gas prices</a> are rocketing up following the U.S. and Israel <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="strikes on Iran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/3-us-fighter-jets-friendly-fire-kuwait" data-vars-content-id="6ddc9dc1-6ffd-4747-8781-07e23ab12ba2" data-vars-headline="Nashville gas prices surge after Iran strikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/3-us-fighter-jets-friendly-fire-kuwait" target="_self">strikes on Iran</a> and oil market fears of extended geopolitical upheaval.Why it matters: The increases have an immediate effect on motorists&#x27; pocketbooks and their mood about the economy.

DOJ settles Live Nation suit, but Tennessee presses forward

"Our resolve has not wavered," the Tennessee AG said.

Business

The U.S. government settled its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="antitrust lawsuit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/05/23/ticketmaster-live-nation-doj-lawsuit?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_newslettertest_business&amp;stream=top#_ga=2.48209762.475651668.1772985909-1654547271.1754425924" data-vars-content-id="5283bf26-1b40-4745-83d0-081c7e06a883" data-vars-headline="DOJ settles Live Nation suit, but Tennessee presses forward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/05/23/ticketmaster-live-nation-doj-lawsuit?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_newslettertest_business&amp;stream=top#_ga=2.48209762.475651668.1772985909-1654547271.1754425924" target="_self">antitrust lawsuit</a> against Live Nation, but Tennessee is one of the states pushing forward with the legal fight against the ticketing giant.

Titans spend big on first day of free agency

The Titans added three defensive starters on a busy first day of free agency.

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The Titans agreed to contracts with the top free agent defensive linemen, two starting cornerbacks and two new weapons for quarterback Cam Ward on the first day of NFL free agency.Why it matters: Titans general manager <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mike Borgonzi" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/01/21/the-setlist-titans-pick-a-new-gm" data-vars-content-id="ec840d0d-987f-4f5a-9d0c-30878435f264" data-vars-headline="Titans spend big on first day of free agency" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/01/21/the-setlist-titans-pick-a-new-gm" target="_self">Mike Borgonzi</a> is spending big to bulk up a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lackluster roster" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/12/01/titans-tumble-again" data-vars-content-id="ec840d0d-987f-4f5a-9d0c-30878435f264" data-vars-headline="Titans spend big on first day of free agency" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/12/01/titans-tumble-again" target="_self">lackluster roster</a>.

Nashville natives take place among baseball's statistical greats

Nashville natives Turkey Stearnes and Henry Kimbro are now among MLB's stats leaders.

When Major League Baseball <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="added the accomplishments of Negro League" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/news/faq-negro-leagues-stats-major-league-record" data-vars-content-id="0f5e5c70-7597-41ea-97ad-9b6b5690a33d" data-vars-headline="Nashville natives take place among baseball&#x27;s statistical greats" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/news/faq-negro-leagues-stats-major-league-record" target="_blank">added the accomplishments of Negro League</a> players to its official statistical database last month, it placed the names of Nashville natives Turkey Stearnes and Henry Kimbro side by side with the sport&#x27;s all-time greats.Why it matters: Baseball is a statistics-obsessed sport. Between fantasy leagues and the data-driven sabermetrics approach to scouting, no sport fixates on its stats quite like baseball.

Chart shows scale of pothole repairs following winter storm in Tennessee

The agency reported laying 5.1 million pounds of asphalt in February.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has seen its use of asphalt skyrocket as crews across the state scramble to fill potholes left behind by January&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="deadly winter storm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/01/15/snow-cold-grip-nashville-tennessee" data-vars-content-id="4b597985-9096-435f-bb22-763de0943cb0" data-vars-headline="Chart shows scale of pothole repairs following winter storm in Tennessee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/01/15/snow-cold-grip-nashville-tennessee" target="_self">deadly winter storm</a>.By the numbers: The agency reported laying 3.1 million pounds of asphalt in January and 5.1 million pounds in February.

Photo gallery: Super Tuesday time machine

In honor of Super Tuesday, we're highlighting some memories from Tennessee primaries past.

In honor of Super Tuesday, we&#x27;re highlighting some memories from Tennessee primaries past.Don&#x27;t forget: Polls for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tuesday&#x27;s races" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/02/14/early-voting-march-5-primary-super-tuesday" data-vars-content-id="efd6b341-af34-4f05-b940-2fb4c9fa0c22" data-vars-headline="Photo gallery: Super Tuesday time machine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/02/14/early-voting-march-5-primary-super-tuesday" target="_self">Tuesday&#x27;s races</a> are open 7am-7pm. Some polling places <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="have changed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/Polling_Location_Changes_Beginning_3.5.24_0.pdf?ct=1706193440" data-vars-content-id="efd6b341-af34-4f05-b940-2fb4c9fa0c22" data-vars-headline="Photo gallery: Super Tuesday time machine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/Polling_Location_Changes_Beginning_3.5.24_0.pdf?ct=1706193440" target="_blank">have changed</a>; Nashville residents can find their polling place <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="online" data-vars-click-url="https://maps.nashville.gov/pollingplacefinder/" data-vars-content-id="efd6b341-af34-4f05-b940-2fb4c9fa0c22" data-vars-headline="Photo gallery: Super Tuesday time machine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://maps.nashville.gov/pollingplacefinder/" target="_blank">online</a>.<ul><li>Reference Axios Nashville&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Super Tuesday guide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/02/14/early-voting-march-5-primary-super-tuesday" data-vars-content-id="efd6b341-af34-4f05-b940-2fb4c9fa0c22" data-vars-headline="Photo gallery: Super Tuesday time machine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/02/14/early-voting-march-5-primary-super-tuesday" target="_self">Super Tuesday guide</a> before heading to the polls.</li><li>And follow Axios&#x27; live coverage of Super Tuesday <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="beginning at 2pm" data-vars-click-url="http://axios.com/" data-vars-content-id="efd6b341-af34-4f05-b940-2fb4c9fa0c22" data-vars-headline="Photo gallery: Super Tuesday time machine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://axios.com/" target="_self">beginning at 2pm</a> for both local and national reporting.</li></ul>

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