RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - According to the National Weather Service, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight Friday, January 30, 2026, through noon Monday, February 2, 2026. The advisory warns that very cold wind chills will persist, with temperatures expected to fall to 5 degrees below zero on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The chance of snow flurries also continue on both Friday night and Saturday.
Overall Winter Storm Update for Middle Tennessee - Tennessee continues to recover from Winter Storm Fern, which brought extreme cold, ice, snow, and prolonged power outages across much of the state. According to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), the storm has strained utilities, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted essential services, including drinking water systems.
As of the latest statewide assessment, drinking water facilities in at least 14 Tennessee counties experienced weather-related impacts. While all affected systems currently report that water supply remains available, several utilities have issued boil water advisories or conservation notices due to pressure loss, power failures, or equipment issues caused by freezing temperatures and ice damage.
Counties Closest to Rutherford County Affected by Water System Issues
Focusing on counties within approximately a 30–45 minute drive of Rutherford County, four nearby counties have reported impacts to drinking water facilities:
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Davidson County – Metro Nashville Water Services reported operational impacts tied to storm conditions.
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Maury County – Columbia Public Water System experienced weather-related impacts.
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Sumner County – Castalian Springs/Bethpage Utility District reported disruptions.
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Trousdale County – Hartsville Water System reported storm-related impacts.
Residents in these counties are urged to closely follow guidance from their local water providers, including any boil water or conservation advisories that may be issued as systems stabilize.
State officials emphasize that power restoration remains the top priority, as water treatment and pumping facilities rely heavily on consistent electricity. Crews across multiple agencies continue debris removal, infrastructure repair, and emergency support operations while dangerous cold temperatures persist.
Officials also remind the public to limit travel, use heating sources safely, check on vulnerable neighbors, and rely on official state and local updates as recovery efforts continue.
MORE: At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, more than 270 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard continue to support state, county and federal emergency responders across Middle and West Tennessee, following impacts of severe winter weather.
Guardsmen were initially activated to assist stranded motorists, perform health and welfare checks, transport medical personnel to area hospitals, and other tasks as needed. Currently, their primary focus is on debris removal, road clearance, health and welfare checks, and supporting various agencies as they repair infrastructure.
In Davidson County, more than 120 Soldiers and Airmen are activated, supporting winter weather operations. Teams of 2-4 Guardsmen are partnered with Nashville Electric Service and forestry crews, utilizing skid steers and chainsaws to assist with road clearance and debris removal throughout the Nashville area. Today, these Soldiers and Airmen cleared debris along McCrory Road, Poplar Creek Road, and South Harpeth Road, as well as other sites throughout the county.
Guardsmen are also performing similar missions in Hardeman, Hardin, Lewis, and Perry Counties, where they are helping county and federal emergency management response agencies with debris and road clearance, as well as conducting health and welfare checks. In Perry County, the Tennessee National Guard has opened the Lobelville Armory as a shelter. In Hardeman, Guardsmen are working alongside United States Forestry Services, clearing roadways.
The Tennessee National Guard responds to emergencies at the request and direction of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
