Erin Evans
@erinfor12.bsky.social
Metro Nashville Councilmember, District 12
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Erin Evans
@erinfor12.bsky.social
· Jul 2
Yes, we all got on each other's nerves. Some of us listened. Some of us dug our heels in. Some of us came in with an open mind. Some of us lamented being urban planners when we didn't go to school for that. Some of us had zesty commentary. Some of us kept our mouths shut.
Did my second shift at the Fairgrounds for the Red Cross. One of the things that will be helpful for future disasters that require shelter services - have a Metro employee schedule specific "office hours" there every day it's open.
February 2, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Did my second shift at the Fairgrounds for the Red Cross. One of the things that will be helpful for future disasters that require shelter services - have a Metro employee schedule specific "office hours" there every day it's open.
I think what a lot of CMs and former CMs recognize is that their communication standards have always erred on the side of "be as opaque as possible" and nothing has changed over the last few natural disasters we have experienced.
The mayor’s statement about his meeting with NES. “What I learned today is that NES is unequipped to communicate about a crisis.”
February 2, 2026 at 2:07 AM
I think what a lot of CMs and former CMs recognize is that their communication standards have always erred on the side of "be as opaque as possible" and nothing has changed over the last few natural disasters we have experienced.
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The Winter Weather Relief Fund allowed uses needs to be immediately expanded to pay for rent and housing relief. We need to get creative locally on how to address the coming evictions caused by this weather event. There will be many more posts like this.
February 1, 2026 at 6:15 AM
The Winter Weather Relief Fund allowed uses needs to be immediately expanded to pay for rent and housing relief. We need to get creative locally on how to address the coming evictions caused by this weather event. There will be many more posts like this.
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I was wondering what the 2 week temperatures were after the 1994 Nashville ice storm and wow!
February 1, 2026 at 1:29 AM
I was wondering what the 2 week temperatures were after the 1994 Nashville ice storm and wow!
I had my first Red Cross volunteer shift at the Fairgrounds today.
Metro employees have pivoted from their normal roles to being part of this response, and it was good to see their leadership in action while serving as a volunteer on the other side. #metrocouncilnash
Metro employees have pivoted from their normal roles to being part of this response, and it was good to see their leadership in action while serving as a volunteer on the other side. #metrocouncilnash
January 31, 2026 at 9:24 PM
I had my first Red Cross volunteer shift at the Fairgrounds today.
Metro employees have pivoted from their normal roles to being part of this response, and it was good to see their leadership in action while serving as a volunteer on the other side. #metrocouncilnash
Metro employees have pivoted from their normal roles to being part of this response, and it was good to see their leadership in action while serving as a volunteer on the other side. #metrocouncilnash
I appreciate all of the work being done to restore power.
One of the things we need to flag for the future is how we did restoration work for multifamily properties that have a higher number of low income residents.
One of the things we need to flag for the future is how we did restoration work for multifamily properties that have a higher number of low income residents.
January 31, 2026 at 1:38 AM
I appreciate all of the work being done to restore power.
One of the things we need to flag for the future is how we did restoration work for multifamily properties that have a higher number of low income residents.
One of the things we need to flag for the future is how we did restoration work for multifamily properties that have a higher number of low income residents.
As of today, I am officially allowed to serve as a volunteer shelter worker for the Red Cross.
I have signed up for a couple of shelter shifts this weekend at the Fairgrounds.
I have signed up for a couple of shelter shifts this weekend at the Fairgrounds.
January 30, 2026 at 8:57 PM
As of today, I am officially allowed to serve as a volunteer shelter worker for the Red Cross.
I have signed up for a couple of shelter shifts this weekend at the Fairgrounds.
I have signed up for a couple of shelter shifts this weekend at the Fairgrounds.
I appreciate that today's media availability calls out the need for specific information for the community from NES.
January 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I appreciate that today's media availability calls out the need for specific information for the community from NES.
I know of a few CMs asking NES right now for a spreadsheet of all the outages relevant to our areas. They replied that they are working on a solution to this request.
As the numbers are whittled down, some of the individual situations will be complicated. That's what happened after the tornado.
As the numbers are whittled down, some of the individual situations will be complicated. That's what happened after the tornado.
January 29, 2026 at 1:46 PM
I know of a few CMs asking NES right now for a spreadsheet of all the outages relevant to our areas. They replied that they are working on a solution to this request.
As the numbers are whittled down, some of the individual situations will be complicated. That's what happened after the tornado.
As the numbers are whittled down, some of the individual situations will be complicated. That's what happened after the tornado.
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Major winter storm late Saturday into Sunday: Eastern NC and SE Virginia could see 8-12+ inches with 35-50 mph gusts creating near-blizzard conditions. Light fluffy snow will drift badly. If you're in these areas, prepare now.
January 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Major winter storm late Saturday into Sunday: Eastern NC and SE Virginia could see 8-12+ inches with 35-50 mph gusts creating near-blizzard conditions. Light fluffy snow will drift badly. If you're in these areas, prepare now.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Nashville family fights HOA over generator use during ice storm
Nashville family fights HOA over generator use during ice storm
Wedgewood-Houston residents threatened with fines for using emergency heating during power outage.
www.wsmv.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Nashville family fights HOA over generator use during ice storm
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Lot of Nashville restaurants stepping up to take care of people who don’t have power and heat right now. Here’s two more doing stuff tomorrow: Edley’s and the legendary Brown’s Diner.
January 29, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Lot of Nashville restaurants stepping up to take care of people who don’t have power and heat right now. Here’s two more doing stuff tomorrow: Edley’s and the legendary Brown’s Diner.
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Low Chance of Light Snow Fri/Sat; Another Stretch of Below Freezing This Weekend.
New blog here buff.ly/WlWNy4u
New blog here buff.ly/WlWNy4u
Low Chance of Light Snow Fri/Sat; Another Stretch of Below Freezing This Weekend
We finally got above freezing as we made it to 33° at BNA at the 3p observation. This, paired with sun has helped the melting process some. Additional melting will happen on Thursday, as most of us…
nashvillesevereweather.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Low Chance of Light Snow Fri/Sat; Another Stretch of Below Freezing This Weekend.
New blog here buff.ly/WlWNy4u
New blog here buff.ly/WlWNy4u
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Cold Weather Advisory thru 6p Today, then Extreme Cold Warning from 6p thru noon Tuesday. Continue to check in on neighbors and family, especially those that may be elderly or have medical issues.
New blog here buff.ly/CsX7ya2
New blog here buff.ly/CsX7ya2
Dangerously Cold Temperatures This Week; Extreme Cold Warning Tonight
Our ongoing Cold Weather Advisory will switch to an Extreme Cold Warning today starting at 6p, running thru noon on Tuesday. Our low temperatures tonight will get close to 0°, with wind chill value…
nashvillesevereweather.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Cold Weather Advisory thru 6p Today, then Extreme Cold Warning from 6p thru noon Tuesday. Continue to check in on neighbors and family, especially those that may be elderly or have medical issues.
New blog here buff.ly/CsX7ya2
New blog here buff.ly/CsX7ya2
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Anyone else in #nashville without power being asked to take a PTO day today?
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Anyone else in #nashville without power being asked to take a PTO day today?
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Nashville update:
We're fine. This is fine.
We're fine. This is fine.
January 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Nashville update:
We're fine. This is fine.
We're fine. This is fine.
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Stay warm! Thanks @nashseverewx.com and @nws.noaa.gov for all y'all do
January 25, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Stay warm! Thanks @nashseverewx.com and @nws.noaa.gov for all y'all do
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Stay warm. Stay safe.
If things get dangerously cold with no power, you can consider going to one of our warming locations.
If things get dangerously cold with no power, you can consider going to one of our warming locations.
NFD and MNPD are opening all Nashville Fire Stations and Metro Nashville Police Precinct Community Rooms, except for the Central Precinct and the East Precinct, as warming locations for residents affected by the current cold weather.
These locations will be open 24/7 until further notice.
These locations will be open 24/7 until further notice.
January 25, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Stay warm. Stay safe.
If things get dangerously cold with no power, you can consider going to one of our warming locations.
If things get dangerously cold with no power, you can consider going to one of our warming locations.
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We are concerned with the temp drop that's going to start late this morning. Things may improve for a bit then get worse as winds increase and temps drop. Those with and without power should be thinking about their stay warm plan. Overnight low is 8°.
January 25, 2026 at 2:07 PM
We are concerned with the temp drop that's going to start late this morning. Things may improve for a bit then get worse as winds increase and temps drop. Those with and without power should be thinking about their stay warm plan. Overnight low is 8°.
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NEW: Cold Weather Advisory will go into effect Sunday night at midnight and expire at noon Tuesday. NWS: "Very cold wind chills as low as 0 to 10 below expected. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken."
January 25, 2026 at 4:36 AM
NEW: Cold Weather Advisory will go into effect Sunday night at midnight and expire at noon Tuesday. NWS: "Very cold wind chills as low as 0 to 10 below expected. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken."
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i havent shut off the notification for this form and it has just been vibrating every minute in my hand.
just a steady beat.
just a steady beat.
Love Notes
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January 25, 2026 at 3:56 AM
i havent shut off the notification for this form and it has just been vibrating every minute in my hand.
just a steady beat.
just a steady beat.
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Latest HRRR believes liquid freezing rain will become more steady after midnight tonight and continue through the night and Sunday morning. Loop ends at 11am with freezing rain still falling. I I, for one, hope this is wrong.
January 25, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Latest HRRR believes liquid freezing rain will become more steady after midnight tonight and continue through the night and Sunday morning. Loop ends at 11am with freezing rain still falling. I I, for one, hope this is wrong.