Winter Storm Causes School Closures in Tennessee
As a severe winter storm sweeps across Middle Tennessee, schools and colleges are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and staff. Here's an updated list of closures and cancellations for the week of January 24, 2026.
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- Bedford County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Cannon County School District: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Cheatham County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Clarksville-Montgomery County School System: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Clay County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Coffee County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Dickson County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Franklin Special School District: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Houston County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Humphreys County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Lebanon Special School District: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Lincoln County Schools: All junior pro basketball games canceled on January 24
- Maury County Public Schools: After-school activities, trips, athletic events, and meetings canceled from January 23 to 26
- Metro Nashville Public Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Murfreesboro City Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Pickett County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Robertson County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Rutherford County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27, with no activities on district properties on January 24 and 25
- Stewart County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Sumner County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Wilson County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
- Williamson County Schools: Closed on January 26 and 27
Middle Tennessee Colleges and Universities:
- Austin Peay State University: Closed on January 26, with residence and dining halls open and essential staff reporting.
- Middle Tennessee State University: Staff work remotely, and classes are virtual on January 26. Essential services continue.
- Tennessee State University: Staff work remotely, and classes are virtual on January 26 and 27. Dining hall remains open, with essential employees reporting.
- Trevecca Nazarene University: Campus closed, with in-person classes on January 24 moved to virtual.
This list will be updated as more closures and cancellations are announced. Stay tuned for the latest information to ensure you're well-informed and prepared during this challenging weather event.
