Official Notice Roundup: Winter Storm Disruptions and Public Meeting Updates

Emergency Weather Alert and School Closures

Due to severe winter weather conditions including ice, snow, and dangerously low temperatures, Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) have announced that all campuses will remain closed today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This closure includes all before-and-after-school care programs and extracurricular activities. Similar closures are in effect for surrounding districts in Sumner, Williamson, Robertson, and Maury counties. Officials advise families to monitor the official district weather page for updates regarding potential transitions to remote learning or reopening schedules later this week.

Government Meeting Cancellations and Postponements

Inclement weather has caused several significant disruptions to the Metropolitan Government’s meeting calendar for January 27. Residents are advised of the following changes:

• Fair Commissioners Board: The regularly scheduled meeting at 10:00 a.m. at The Fairgrounds Nashville has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
• East Bank Development Authority: The 9:00 a.m. meeting at Nissan Stadium is officially cancelled due to hazardous travel conditions.
• Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA): The THDA Board of Directors meeting originally scheduled for today has been postponed until February 17 at 10:00 a.m. in the Tennessee Room of the Tennessee Towers.
• Contractors Meeting and Formal Hearings: All state contractors' hearings and meetings scheduled for today have been cancelled.

Active Public Meetings

Despite widespread cancellations, certain committees are moving forward with virtual or limited sessions. The Nashville Regional HIV Planning Council Executive Committee remains on the schedule for 3:00 p.m. today. Additionally, the Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder is holding its session from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Road Construction and Traffic Advisories

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has issued several lane closure notices for ongoing infrastructure projects, though work may be delayed by the winter storm. Key active zones include:

• I-65 Southbound: A double right lane closure is planned between Log Mile 86 and 89 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for bridge conduit and fiber replacement.
• I-65 North and South: Widening projects between Mile Marker 95 and 99 will result in nightly lane closures through Thursday.
• I-24: Right shoulder closures are in effect between Mile Marker 40.3 and 40.7 for streetlight conversion projects.

Legal and Public Service Notices

Public notices for the week of January 27 include probate announcements for the estates of Oscar George Alexander and Clara Mae Ayers. Creditors have four months from the date of first publication to file claims. Additionally, the National Park Service has published a Notice of Inventory Completion regarding cultural items at the University of Tennessee, effective today.