A Dose of Reality The January 2026 winter storm was a brutal reminder that weather doesn't just impact travel—it tests the physical limits of our infrastructure. As of February 2, 2026, the Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 25 fatalities . Governor Lee announced a request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 counties. With the addition of over 300,000 power outages across the state and Shelby County facing $5 million in the cost of damages, Tennessee

The nation braces for cold weather right in line with our second part of our Winter Preparedness series . Last week, we gave a quick recap of the two historic winter storms of January 2025, touching on the aftermath. These winter storms didn't create failures—they exposed them. While ideal preparation starts weeks or months in advance, efforts made within 24 hours of the storm's landing made a difference. States that have prepared for winter events won't wholly eliminate acc

In January 2025, the United States experienced two of the most intense winter storms in history. Travel stalled across multiple regions, plows struggled to keep up, and closures turned routine drives into hours-long detours. Let's recap what happened during those storms and why they mattered.