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

This past weekend, another massive winter storm hit the nation, keeping us in our homes for up to five days. Winter Storm Fern stretched over 2,000 miles , affecting 230 million people from New Mexico to New England. This weekend, over 1 million people lost power, primarily in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Originally called a "major system," the storm transformed into a catastrophic ice and snow event for over half the nation. Since we're still in our month of

Some winter weather driving tips aren't actually true and we're here to clear up the confusion over some of the most common myths.