NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In the aftermath of a historic ice storm that wreaked havoc across Middle Tennessee, several school districts are extending closures into their second week due to ongoing power outages and infrastructure damage. Thousands remain without electricity, a situation primarily reported by the Nashville Electric Service.
While many districts are still closed, Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has announced that classes will resume on Tuesday. In a bid to facilitate a smoother transition back to school, MNPS stated that East Magnet Middle School will temporarily share space with East Nashville Magnet High School for the week. This decision follows the restoration of power, which was completed late Sunday, although the middle school experienced damage from a broken pipe.
“To ensure that we are fully prepared for students and staff, we will utilize co-location for the remainder of the week,” MNPS communicated, adding that normal school schedules will be maintained, and student pick-up and drop-off will now occur at the high school, located on the same campus.
The impact of the ice storm continues to linger, with a list of school closures still in effect, including:
– Benton County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Cheatham County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Clay County Schools – Opening late Wednesday
– Dickson County Schools – Closed through Wednesday
– Fentress County Schools – Opening late Wednesday
– Hickman County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Houston County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Humphreys County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Jackson County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Macon County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Montgomery County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Overton County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Paris Special School District – Closed Wednesday
– Perry County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Pickett County Schools – Opening late Wednesday
– Robertson County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Smith County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Sumner County Schools – Closed Wednesday
– Stewart County Schools – Closed Wednesday
For the latest updates on school closures and delays, please refer to local news outlets.
The return of warmer weather in the Midstate may bring some relief to those affected by the storm, providing an opportunity for recovery and restoration efforts to progress more smoothly.