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Axios
21-05-2025
- General
- Axios
New Nashville Downtown Arboretum showcases urban trees
The Nashville Downtown Arboretum, a green initiative that shines a light on the city's downtown tree canopy, officially launched Tuesday. Why it matters: The arboretum includes more than 3,000 trees planted along sidewalks, boulevards and in other public spaces. How it works: The arboretum will be managed by the nonprofit group the Nashville Downtown Partnership in collaboration with the Nashville Department of Transportation. QR codes near more than 110 trees will offer passersby the chance to learn about more than 50 tree species represented in the downtown area. Details on the project are also available on the arboretum's website. Zoom out: The project was years in the making and reflects the city's broader efforts to grow and sustain the tree canopy. "Our urban tree canopy provides visual proof that we can grow responsibly, sustainably, and preserve this critical form of infrastructure," Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell said. "I can't wait for Nashvillians to experience it."
Axios
18-02-2025
- Climate
- Axios
Snow could make driving in Nashville dangerous
Nashville's updated winter storm response will once again be put to the test this week, with a combination of snow and extreme cold that could hamper travel for days. Why it matters: A winter storm warning is in effect for most of Middle Tennessee through Wednesday morning. Multiple inches of snow are possible before the morning commute, and driving conditions are expected to be dangerous. Bitter cold is expected to settle in later Wednesday evening. Windchills could sink below zero. Schools and offices throughout the region announced closures ahead of the storm. State of play: The National Weather Service reports 2–3 inches of snow are expected in Nashville, but accumulation could be higher to the northwest. Clarksville could see as much as 6 inches of snow, per the NWS. The big picture: Metro revamped its snow response after a particularly ferocious storm last year. The city expanded its fleet of snowplows and added another 800 miles of local roads to the snow routes that crews are expected to clear. The new response plan debuted last month to positive reviews. But this time around, temperatures are expected to remain near or below freezing for the rest of the workweek. The bitter cold could make it harder to clear snow and ice. What he's saying:"Every winter storm is different, and very low temperatures on Thursday and Friday will make roads more difficult to clear this week," Mayor Freddie O'Connell said in a statement from the Nashville Department of Transportation. "Nashvillians still need to stay weather-aware and exercise patience." By the numbers: City crews have pretreated more than 2,400 miles of roads on those designated snow routes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation, which is in charge of interstates and state routes, reported using nearly 430,000 gallons of brine to pretreat roads on Tuesday. 🚛 Fun fact: Smaller state trucks can carry up to 1,000 gallons of brine at a time, according to a TDOT spokesperson. Larger "Super Soakers" carry as much as 4,500 gallons. What's next: NDOT is ready to deploy 40 snowplows to clear roads as needed. Avoiding nonessential travel and keeping roads clear helps the plows move more quickly. 📸 Share your view: We want to see the snow day through your eyes. Send your photos of the winter wonderland to [email protected]. We might share some of our favorites in an upcoming newsletter.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NDOT, mayor say Nashville is ready for potential 4-inch snowfall
The Nashville Department of Transportation and Mayor Freddie O'Connell say they're ready to respond this week to a potential 4-inch snowfall in Nashville and Davidson County. Hot on the heels of the storms that pummeled the Southeast and left parts of Middle Tennessee still under a flood advisory, forecasts show a potential for anywhere from 1 to 4 inches of snow in Nashville starting Tuesday evening and extending through noon Wednesday. The National Weather Service upgraded Middle Tennessee's winter storm watch to a winter storm warning Tuesday, warning of heavy snow along and north of Interstate 40. In an NDOT news release earlier Tuesday, O'Connell said the major snow event that dropped 4.5 inches of snow on the city about a month ago proves that expanded snow plow routes — to the tune of an additional 800 miles — made a big difference in Nashville's neighborhoods. "But every winter storm is different, and very low temperatures on Thursday and Friday will make roads more difficult to clear this week," O'Connell said in the release. "Nashvillians still need to stay weather-aware and exercise patience. Our crews will work to clear roads as quickly as they can." According to the release, NDOT crews have been pre-treating primary, secondary and post-secondary roads since Monday morning and will have completed pre-treating all of the more than 2,475 miles of snow removal priority routes by Tuesday afternoon. From there, crews will begin loading salt into trucks and prepare to hit the road as soon as the snow begins Tuesday night. The release notes that crews will work in 12-hour shifts throughout the snowstorm until all routes are clear. "We have 40 snow plow trucks ready with crews to ensure that first responders can get to people and public transit can run safely on any detours," NDOT Director Diana Alcaron said in the release. "We encourage everyone to give our crews plenty of room to work, to stay off roads if possible and if you must travel during the snow, drive slowly and cautiously." This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville DOT, mayor say city is ready for potential 4-inch snowfall
