More than 270 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard continue to support state, county, and local emergency responders across Middle and West Tennessee, Winter Storm Fern.
Currently, their primary focus is removing downed trees impeding travel and access to power lines for repair, health and welfare checks, and supporting various agencies as they repair infrastructure.
In Davidson County alone, nearly 170 Soldiers and Airmen are activated supporting recovery efforts.
National Guard teams are partnered with Nashville Electric Services, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Nashville Department of Transportation, and other state and local agencies where they are utilizing skid steers and chainsaws to assist with the removal of trees and debris impeding linemen.
