Freddie O’Connell
@freddieoconnell.bsky.social
Mayor of a great city with dedicated funding for transportation and infrastructure that’s also known for music. 🦞
More about what we’re up to at @mayor.nashville.gov.
http://www.nashville.gov/mayor
http://www.readyforfreddie.com
More about what we’re up to at @mayor.nashville.gov.
http://www.nashville.gov/mayor
http://www.readyforfreddie.com
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Davidson County Emergency Winter Housing Assistance Program (EWHAP)
Official website of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
www.nashville.gov
Important: At my direction, @nashville.gov has allocated $750,000—and the Titans have contributed $250,000
—to an Emergency Winter Housing Assistance Program to help people impacted by Winter Storm Fern with housing payments.
Let’s keep people in housing.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
—to an Emergency Winter Housing Assistance Program to help people impacted by Winter Storm Fern with housing payments.
Let’s keep people in housing.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Checking out another infrastructure solve.
@seanforfive.com @benvaught.bsky.social and @jspencersharpe.bsky.social are just out of frame having a great time.
@seanforfive.com @benvaught.bsky.social and @jspencersharpe.bsky.social are just out of frame having a great time.
February 16, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Checking out another infrastructure solve.
@seanforfive.com @benvaught.bsky.social and @jspencersharpe.bsky.social are just out of frame having a great time.
@seanforfive.com @benvaught.bsky.social and @jspencersharpe.bsky.social are just out of frame having a great time.
Important: At my direction, @nashville.gov has allocated $750,000—and the Titans have contributed $250,000
—to an Emergency Winter Housing Assistance Program to help people impacted by Winter Storm Fern with housing payments.
Let’s keep people in housing.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
—to an Emergency Winter Housing Assistance Program to help people impacted by Winter Storm Fern with housing payments.
Let’s keep people in housing.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Davidson County Emergency Winter Housing Assistance Program (EWHAP)
Official website of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
www.nashville.gov
February 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Important: At my direction, @nashville.gov has allocated $750,000—and the Titans have contributed $250,000
—to an Emergency Winter Housing Assistance Program to help people impacted by Winter Storm Fern with housing payments.
Let’s keep people in housing.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
—to an Emergency Winter Housing Assistance Program to help people impacted by Winter Storm Fern with housing payments.
Let’s keep people in housing.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Okay but much more reliable sources are telling me that was Giancarlo Guerrero conducting. 👀
I was told that @sandrafornash.bsky.social would be skydiving in to join the dancers. 💃
Apparently, my sources were unreliable.
Apparently, my sources were unreliable.
February 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Okay but much more reliable sources are telling me that was Giancarlo Guerrero conducting. 👀
I was told that @sandrafornash.bsky.social would be skydiving in to join the dancers. 💃
Apparently, my sources were unreliable.
Apparently, my sources were unreliable.
February 9, 2026 at 1:37 AM
I was told that @sandrafornash.bsky.social would be skydiving in to join the dancers. 💃
Apparently, my sources were unreliable.
Apparently, my sources were unreliable.
I’ll be spending some time with Hands On this afternoon canvassing in Bordeaux.
We’re getting people set up to get trees cleared to the curb and check on storm-related needs.
If you have needs, call 211 or visit nashvilleresponds.org.
If you can volunteer, please do! More shifts Sat.
www.hon.org
We’re getting people set up to get trees cleared to the curb and check on storm-related needs.
If you have needs, call 211 or visit nashvilleresponds.org.
If you can volunteer, please do! More shifts Sat.
www.hon.org
Hands On Nashville
www.hon.org
February 5, 2026 at 6:44 PM
I’ll be spending some time with Hands On this afternoon canvassing in Bordeaux.
We’re getting people set up to get trees cleared to the curb and check on storm-related needs.
If you have needs, call 211 or visit nashvilleresponds.org.
If you can volunteer, please do! More shifts Sat.
www.hon.org
We’re getting people set up to get trees cleared to the curb and check on storm-related needs.
If you have needs, call 211 or visit nashvilleresponds.org.
If you can volunteer, please do! More shifts Sat.
www.hon.org
Today as we wake up, more than 90% of power restorations have been completed for those who lost power, @metroschools.bsky.social is open, and volunteer opportunities continue to emerge for the recovery.
We’ll keep pushing till everything’s on.
handson.unitedwaygreaternashville.org/winterstorm2...
We’ll keep pushing till everything’s on.
handson.unitedwaygreaternashville.org/winterstorm2...
Hands On Nashville | Disaster - Winter Storm 2026
handson.unitedwaygreaternashville.org
February 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Today as we wake up, more than 90% of power restorations have been completed for those who lost power, @metroschools.bsky.social is open, and volunteer opportunities continue to emerge for the recovery.
We’ll keep pushing till everything’s on.
handson.unitedwaygreaternashville.org/winterstorm2...
We’ll keep pushing till everything’s on.
handson.unitedwaygreaternashville.org/winterstorm2...
We’ve announced several resources this week that could save lives as we continue to respond to the winter storm and widespread power outages.
Please stay safe and check on others near you as we work together to keep people safe.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Please stay safe and check on others near you as we work together to keep people safe.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Winter Storm Fern Resources
This page was last updated on January 30, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.On January 25, 2026, Mayor Freddie O'Connell issued Executive Order 56 declaring a State of...
www.nashville.gov
January 31, 2026 at 2:01 PM
We’ve announced several resources this week that could save lives as we continue to respond to the winter storm and widespread power outages.
Please stay safe and check on others near you as we work together to keep people safe.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Please stay safe and check on others near you as we work together to keep people safe.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
A few new key announcements today:
United Way has partnered with the Airbnb Foundation to enable free emergency stays to Nashvillians impacted by the storm. To access these accommodations call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211.
United Way has partnered with the Airbnb Foundation to enable free emergency stays to Nashvillians impacted by the storm. To access these accommodations call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211.
January 30, 2026 at 8:26 PM
A few new key announcements today:
United Way has partnered with the Airbnb Foundation to enable free emergency stays to Nashvillians impacted by the storm. To access these accommodations call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211.
United Way has partnered with the Airbnb Foundation to enable free emergency stays to Nashvillians impacted by the storm. To access these accommodations call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211.
Some important @nashville.gov news today:
* Nashville Waste Services is resuming trash collection today, where possible.
* Nashville Public Library will reopen multiple locations at 10am. (Still closed: Downtown, Donelson, Inglewood, North, Southeast, and Watkins Park branches)
* Nashville Waste Services is resuming trash collection today, where possible.
* Nashville Public Library will reopen multiple locations at 10am. (Still closed: Downtown, Donelson, Inglewood, North, Southeast, and Watkins Park branches)
January 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Some important @nashville.gov news today:
* Nashville Waste Services is resuming trash collection today, where possible.
* Nashville Public Library will reopen multiple locations at 10am. (Still closed: Downtown, Donelson, Inglewood, North, Southeast, and Watkins Park branches)
* Nashville Waste Services is resuming trash collection today, where possible.
* Nashville Public Library will reopen multiple locations at 10am. (Still closed: Downtown, Donelson, Inglewood, North, Southeast, and Watkins Park branches)
OEM has worked with American Red Cross to open Bellevue Community Center as a warming location.
Call 615-401-1712 for transportation assistance to any warming location.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Call 615-401-1712 for transportation assistance to any warming location.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
New Warming Location Opens at Bellevue Community Center
The American Red Cross has opened a Warming Location at the Bellevue Community Center, located at 7638 A Highway 70 South, Nashville, TN 37721, to support...
www.nashville.gov
January 30, 2026 at 3:46 AM
OEM has worked with American Red Cross to open Bellevue Community Center as a warming location.
Call 615-401-1712 for transportation assistance to any warming location.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Call 615-401-1712 for transportation assistance to any warming location.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
A few important announcements today.
First, we want to make sure your needs are met right now and going forward.
Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to reach United Way's free and confidential help line.
If possible, report other needs to VOAD's needs tracker:
www.nashvilleresponds.com
First, we want to make sure your needs are met right now and going forward.
Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to reach United Way's free and confidential help line.
If possible, report other needs to VOAD's needs tracker:
www.nashvilleresponds.com
Nashville VOAD
Nashville Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) supports Davidson County residents during times of crisis. Our member organizations work together to coordinate services and resources.
www.nashvilleresponds.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:24 PM
A few important announcements today.
First, we want to make sure your needs are met right now and going forward.
Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to reach United Way's free and confidential help line.
If possible, report other needs to VOAD's needs tracker:
www.nashvilleresponds.com
First, we want to make sure your needs are met right now and going forward.
Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to reach United Way's free and confidential help line.
If possible, report other needs to VOAD's needs tracker:
www.nashvilleresponds.com
We’re still making progress—and expanding capacity—as we restore power, clear roads, and remove trees.
But we also still have tens of thousands of people without power and very cold temperatures.
Keep looking after each other.
Today’s winter weather update:
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
But we also still have tens of thousands of people without power and very cold temperatures.
Keep looking after each other.
Today’s winter weather update:
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
January 28 Winter Weather Update
Nashville Winter Weather Response Update VideosThe Nashville Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with the Nashville Fire Department (NFD),...
www.nashville.gov
January 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM
We’re still making progress—and expanding capacity—as we restore power, clear roads, and remove trees.
But we also still have tens of thousands of people without power and very cold temperatures.
Keep looking after each other.
Today’s winter weather update:
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
But we also still have tens of thousands of people without power and very cold temperatures.
Keep looking after each other.
Today’s winter weather update:
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
WeGo is back to regular service today. Some routes have detours or adjustments. 🚌🚏
www.wegotransit.com/ride/weather...
www.wegotransit.com/ride/weather...
Weather Alerts - Ride | WeGo Public Transit
www.wegotransit.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:52 PM
WeGo is back to regular service today. Some routes have detours or adjustments. 🚌🚏
www.wegotransit.com/ride/weather...
www.wegotransit.com/ride/weather...
If you have to be on the road, please scrape your roof!
Already observed some dangerous situations today caused by snow and ice debris flying off vehicle roofs.
Already observed some dangerous situations today caused by snow and ice debris flying off vehicle roofs.
January 27, 2026 at 9:12 PM
If you have to be on the road, please scrape your roof!
Already observed some dangerous situations today caused by snow and ice debris flying off vehicle roofs.
Already observed some dangerous situations today caused by snow and ice debris flying off vehicle roofs.
The Fairgrounds is set up for overnight shelter, and Southeast Community Center, Madison Community Center, and the Nashville Fire Dept training academy are also available as warming locations in addition to every police precinct (except Central and East) and fire station.
Please stay warm and safe.
Please stay warm and safe.
Anyone needing transportation to a warming station can call 615-401-1712. (Be prepared to share your name, location, number of people needing transportation, special needs or mobility concerns, and whether you’re bringing pets.)
January 26, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The Fairgrounds is set up for overnight shelter, and Southeast Community Center, Madison Community Center, and the Nashville Fire Dept training academy are also available as warming locations in addition to every police precinct (except Central and East) and fire station.
Please stay warm and safe.
Please stay warm and safe.
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.
We've declared a state of emergency for the city to ensure that our first responders and utility crews have all the resources they need to keep everyone safe and restore the city to working order.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
January 25, 2026 at 6:46 PM
We've declared a state of emergency for the city to ensure that our first responders and utility crews have all the resources they need to keep everyone safe and restore the city to working order.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Taking stock of a dangerous situation w/ lots of ice overnight. Biggest immediate issues are down trees taking power lines down with them and blocking roadways.
Call 615-234-0000 to report power outages, 311 or @hubnashville.bsky.social for non-emergencies, and 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Call 615-234-0000 to report power outages, 311 or @hubnashville.bsky.social for non-emergencies, and 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
January 25, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Taking stock of a dangerous situation w/ lots of ice overnight. Biggest immediate issues are down trees taking power lines down with them and blocking roadways.
Call 615-234-0000 to report power outages, 311 or @hubnashville.bsky.social for non-emergencies, and 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Call 615-234-0000 to report power outages, 311 or @hubnashville.bsky.social for non-emergencies, and 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Evening update on weather conditions and response.
Overnight precipitation and dangerously low temperatures are going to make things even more challenging through the rest of the weekend.
Stay off roads if you can and reach out if you need assistance.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Overnight precipitation and dangerously low temperatures are going to make things even more challenging through the rest of the weekend.
Stay off roads if you can and reach out if you need assistance.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
January 24 Winter Weather Update
Last updated 7:00 p.m., January 24Severe Winter Weather is impacting roads especially in our area, but the ongoing freezing precipitation is likely to...
www.nashville.gov
January 25, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Evening update on weather conditions and response.
Overnight precipitation and dangerously low temperatures are going to make things even more challenging through the rest of the weekend.
Stay off roads if you can and reach out if you need assistance.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Overnight precipitation and dangerously low temperatures are going to make things even more challenging through the rest of the weekend.
Stay off roads if you can and reach out if you need assistance.
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
NDOT plow crews like
a man with blue and white paint on his face is standing in front of a crowd .
Alt: Mel Gibson in BRAVEHEART yelling “HOLD!”
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January 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM
NDOT plow crews like
It’s critical to be aware of the winter weather and the conditions it creates this weekend.
Here’s how @nashville.gov is helping you be ready:
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Here’s how @nashville.gov is helping you be ready:
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Prepare for Severe Winter Weather This Weekend
Last updated 7:00 p.m., January 23The Nashville Office of Emergency Management (OEM) activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in preparation...
www.nashville.gov
January 24, 2026 at 1:58 AM
It’s critical to be aware of the winter weather and the conditions it creates this weekend.
Here’s how @nashville.gov is helping you be ready:
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Here’s how @nashville.gov is helping you be ready:
www.nashville.gov/departments/...
Reposted by Freddie O’Connell
A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, & freezing rain to a large part of the U.S. through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely.
Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.
Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.
January 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, & freezing rain to a large part of the U.S. through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely.
Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.
Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.
A simple, meaningful thing you can do today is support the Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship Community Fund.
It supports educational opportunities for area youth.
#MLKDay
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It supports educational opportunities for area youth.
#MLKDay
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Stripe Checkout
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January 19, 2026 at 8:11 PM
A simple, meaningful thing you can do today is support the Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship Community Fund.
It supports educational opportunities for area youth.
#MLKDay
donate.stripe.com/8x228r3ae7GH...
It supports educational opportunities for area youth.
#MLKDay
donate.stripe.com/8x228r3ae7GH...