An Arctic airmass spread across Middle Tennessee from Thursday February 11 through Sunday February 14, 2021, bringing very cold temperatures in the teens and 20s along with lengthy periods of freezing drizzle. This led to ice forming on elevated surfaces such as trees and power lines, as well as bridges, overpasses, and some roadways. As a major winter storm brought additional freezing rain, sleet, and snow to the area from Sunday evening February 14 into Monday February 15, 2021, the previous ice combined with the new ice, sleet, and snow to cause significant ice storm damage across parts of east-central Middle Tennessee, as well as create massive travel disruptions areawide. Locations from Giles and Lincoln Counties northeastward to Pickett and northern Fentress Counties received anywhere from 0.5 to over 1 of ice accretion from the combination of the weekend freezing drizzle plus new freezing rain. Numerous trees and power lines were downed in many counties, resulting in tens of thousands of power outages, with the worst damage affecting Lincoln, Bedford, Coffee, Cannon, Putnam, Overton, and northern Fentress Counties. Elsewhere, 2 to 3 inches of combined sleet and snow along with the frigid temperatures caked most surfaces in a thick layer of ice, with travel coming to a standstill across the northwestern half of Middle Tennessee - including the Nashville metro area.

Winter Storm in DEKALB, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 379.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across De Kalb County, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 379,000 dollars.

Winter Storm in SMITH, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 156.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Smith County, mainly southeastern portions of the county, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 156,000 dollars.

Winter Storm in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain brought sleet accumulations up to 2 inches and ice accumulations up to 1/4 inch across Giles County. Roads across the county were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain brought snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch, sleet accumulations up to 2.5 inches and ice accumulations up to 1/4 inch across Wilson County. Roads across the county were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in SUMNER, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wintry mix of snow and sleet brought snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch and sleet accumulations up to 2.5 inches across the county. Roads were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wintry mix of snow and sleet brought snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch and sleet accumulations up to 1.5 inches across the county. Roads were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.08M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Bedford County, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 1.08 million dollars.

Winter Storm in CANNON, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 146.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Cannon County, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 250,000 dollars.

Winter Storm in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain brought sleet accumulations up to 2.5 inches and ice accumulations up to 1/4 inch across Macon County. Roads across the county were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wintry mix of snow and sleet brought snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch and sleet accumulations up to 2.5 inches across Lawrence County. Roads across the county were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wintry mix of snow and sleet brought snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch and sleet accumulations up to 2.5 inches across the county. Roads were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wintry mix of snow and sleet brought snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch and sleet accumulations up to 2.5 inches across the county. Roads were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wintry mix of snow and sleet brought snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch and sleet accumulations up to 2.5 inches across the county. Roads were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wintry mix of snow and sleet brought snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch and sleet accumulations up to 2 inches across the county. Roads were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in STEWART, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wintry mix of snow and sleet brought snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch and sleet accumulations up to 1.5 inches across the county. Roads were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in HOUSTON, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wintry mix of snow and sleet brought snow accumulations up to 1/2 inch and sleet accumulations up to 1.5 inches across the county. Roads were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.12M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Coffee County, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 1.12 million dollars.

Winter Storm in FENTRESS, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.26M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Fentress County, especially northern parts of the county, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 2.26 million dollars.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.26M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Jackson County, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 1.26 million dollars.

Winter Storm in OVERTON, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.24M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Overton County, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Parts of Overton County were without electricity for up to 2 weeks. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 3.24 million dollars.

Winter Storm in PICKETT, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 342.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Pickett County, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 342,000 dollars.

Winter Storm in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain brought ice accumulations up to 1/2 inch across Putnam County, resulting in dozens of downed trees, power lines, and power poles. Some trees, power lines, and power poles fell onto homes and blocked numerous roads. Parts of Putnam County were without electricity for up to 2 weeks. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reached 2.996 million dollars.

Winter Storm in MARSHALL, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain brought sleet accumulations up to 2 inches and ice accumulations up to 1/4 inch across Marshall County. Roads across the county were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.

Winter Storm in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 14-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain brought sleet accumulations up to 2 inches and ice accumulations up to 1/4 inch across Rutherford County. Roads across the county were ice covered and impassable, with most businesses and schools closed for the entire week.