A low pressure system passed to the south of Middle Tennessee, spreading precipitation across the area starting Friday morning, January 29th. Snow developed across Middle Tennessee and continued through 12 PM on Saturday, January 30th. Total heavy snowfall accumulations ranged from three to as much as nine inches across the mid state, which resulted in multiple roads across these counties becoming snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents.

Heavy Snow in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at nine and one half inches, was reported across the county by the Macon County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in GRUNDY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at three inches, was reported across the county by the Grundy County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from three to four inches, was reported across the county by the White County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at four to six inches, was reported across the county by the Sumner County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in PICKETT, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at five inches, was reported across the county by the Pickett County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in HOUSTON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging between four and five inches, was reported across the county by the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from two to three inches, was reported across the county by CoCoRaHS observers. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from three to four inches, was reported across the county by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 08:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Total snowfall accumulation, measured at seven inches, was reported in the southern part of town in Crieve Hall. Multiple roads across this area became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Newspaper reported that Tennessee Department of Transportation trucks worked 125 incidents by 4:30 PM, with no serious injuries. Nashville Metro Police reported that they responded to about 105 minor accidents and 26 injuries by 5 PM. Tennessee Department of Transportation crews responded to nearly 300 wrecks by 2 AM Saturday. Details on any damage amounts or extent of injuries associated with these accidents were unknown. Newspaper also reported that Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen declared a state of emergency and state offices closed at 12 PM, along with many other business across the county closing during the afternoon hours. The Nashville International Airport experienced dozens of flight cancellations and flight delays stacked up throughout the day.

Heavy Snow in ROBERTSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 08:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, measured between three and six inches, was reported across the county by the Robertson County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in CLAY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from seven to nine inches, was reported across the county by the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from four to five inches, was reported across the county by the Dickson County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at five inches, was reported across the county by trained spotters and the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, measured between five and six inches, was reported across the county by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Newspaper reported that a Clarksville Police spokesman said that between 3 and 6 PM, alone there were more than 40 wrecks reported, and up until around 8:30 PM, calls from stranded and wrecked drivers inundated dispatchers and first responders. At one point Friday night, emergency workers were told to mark abandoned vehicles on the side of the road with yellow fire scene tape to lessen the burden. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in PERRY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from four to five inches, was reported across the county by the Perry County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at four inches, was reported across the county by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from three to four inches, was reported across the county by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from three to four inches, was reported across the county by the Bedford County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from three to six inches, was reported across the county by the Coffee County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at five to seven inches, was reported across the county by the trained spotters. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in HICKMAN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging between four and six inches, was reported across the county by trained spotters. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Total snowfall accumulation, measured ranging between three and four inches, was reported across the county by several trained spotters and by the Smith County Sheriffs Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at six to eight inches, was reported across the county by trained spotters and the Fentress County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Total snowfall accumulation, measured between six and eight inches, was reported across the county by the Stewart County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from four to five inches, was reported across the county by the Maury County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Newspaper reported that whiteout conditions started shortly after 10 AM, and motorist hit the roads in a desperate attempt to get home to safety. Within 20 minutes, roads were gridlocked, traffic in some places was backed up for miles, with many of Columbia's main thoroughfares quickly turning into parking lots. Newspaper also reported that 77 traffic-related calls were received by the Maury County 911 Center.


Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 07:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from three to five inches, was reported across the county by the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown. Newspaper reported that the central portion of the city of Lawrenceburg was the worst hit location for heavy snowfall across the county.

Heavy Snow in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at three and one half inches, was reported across the county by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from four to six inches, was reported across the county by the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, measured at four inches, was reported across the county by the Wilson County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from four to six inches, was reported across the county by the Overton County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in TROUSDALE, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging between three and four inches, was reported across the county by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 07:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from five to eight inches, was reported across the county by the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Newspaper reported that numerous vehicle wrecks occurred, where several vehicles landed in ditches, but no one was hurt through a report received through the sheriff's department.

Heavy Snow in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 06:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at six inches, was reported across the county by the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in VAN BUREN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 10:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated at four inches, was reported across the county by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from three to four inches, was reported across the county by the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:30:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from three to four inches, was reported across the county by the Cannon County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown.

Heavy Snow in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Total snowfall accumulation, estimated ranging from three to four inches, was reported across the county by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Multiple roads across the county became snow covered, causing hazardous driving conditions and several car accidents. Details on any damage amounts or injuries associated with these accidents were unknown. A local television station's website reported that part of the roof of the Smyrna Bowling Center collapsed around 3 AM Saturday morning due to the load of snow and ice on it. No employees or customers were standing underneath. The collapsed roof was actually part of a new two and a half million dollar addition to the center.