NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — All over Middle Tennessee, people are clearing roadways, shoveling parking lots, and cleaning up sidewalks from Friday’s winter storm.
“I would say 98% of the roads are totally clear. We might have a few slick spots tonight because of the temperatures, but they’re in great shape,” said Toby Ellis, Sumner County road superintendent, told News 2 on Saturday, Jan. 11.
THP responded to 600+ crashes across Tennessee amid winter storm
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), troopers handled 648 crashes amid the snowstorm, including 127 involving injuries and three that were deadly.
“They’ve also provided cots so the dispatchers could stay there and provide round the clock service to make sure Tennesseans are safe,” THP Maj. Travis Plotzer said in a video posted to Facebook Saturday evening.
Highest snow totals across Middle Tennessee
THP said its troopers also assisted 874 stranded drivers while dispatchers handled 1,708 calls…