Emily R. West
@emwest22.bsky.social
MTSU lecturer | Nashville Post | Proud former NewsChannel 5er | Tennessean alum | 3x Emmy-nominated | I wear combat boots with my pearls.
Smashed car windows greeted Nashville Electric Service workers early Friday morning amid ongoing efforts by the utility company to restore power to the county.
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Overnight Car Break-Ins Hit NES Parking Lot
Windows smashed, 11 cars burglarized Friday morning at downtown electric utility headquarters parking lot
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January 30, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Smashed car windows greeted Nashville Electric Service workers early Friday morning amid ongoing efforts by the utility company to restore power to the county.
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Reposted by Emily R. West
Important coverage here from Eli
Rumors and misinformation have spread rapidly through social media and group texts since power outages swept Nashville homes early Sunday morning, adding to the uncertainty and chaos of the weather emergency.
Rumors, Misinformation Add to Ice Storm Chaos
Online lineman rumor and AI imagery have further confused residents during weather emergency
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January 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Important coverage here from Eli
Reposted by Emily R. West
We’ve all been touched by so many stories of people helping their neighbors in this winter storm. And you’ve been asking us how you can help. That’s why we have launched the NewsChannel 5 Winter Storm Relief Fund. You can give by scanning this QR code below.
January 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM
We’ve all been touched by so many stories of people helping their neighbors in this winter storm. And you’ve been asking us how you can help. That’s why we have launched the NewsChannel 5 Winter Storm Relief Fund. You can give by scanning this QR code below.
Reposted by Emily R. West
In a press conference Tuesday morning, Nashville leaders said it’s possible two people have died as a result of a winter ice storm that has blanketed Davidson County.
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Two Nashville deaths possibly linked to massive winter storm
Roughly 135,000 homes and businesses are still without electricity during the biggest outage in NES history
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January 27, 2026 at 7:45 PM
In a press conference Tuesday morning, Nashville leaders said it’s possible two people have died as a result of a winter ice storm that has blanketed Davidson County.
https://bit.ly/3ZFJGsk
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"I am seriously considering a run for state representative because our government has been taken over by insiders who protect themselves and punish anyone who refuses to fall in line," Cothren said to the Post.
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"I am seriously considering a run for state representative because our government has been taken over by insiders who protect themselves and punish anyone who refuses to fall in line," Cothren said to the Post.
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Pardoned Cade Cothren plans run for Tennessee House
Former political operative says he 'won't back down' from run for office
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January 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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"I am seriously considering a run for state representative because our government has been taken over by insiders who protect themselves and punish anyone who refuses to fall in line," Cothren said to the Post.
www.nashvillepost.com/politics/par...
"I am seriously considering a run for state representative because our government has been taken over by insiders who protect themselves and punish anyone who refuses to fall in line," Cothren said to the Post.
www.nashvillepost.com/politics/par...
They're back. From me and @julianneakers.bsky.social for the @nashvillepost.com.
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Tennessee legislature gavels in 2026
Immigration, education expected to remain key issues this year for state body
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January 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
They're back. From me and @julianneakers.bsky.social for the @nashvillepost.com.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Made it to BlueSky. Finally figured it was time.
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Made it to BlueSky. Finally figured it was time.