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Metro updates on shelters, water, codes inspections, waste and countywide debris collection

Metro Nashville (Office of the Mayor) · February 4, 2026
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Metro departments described operational recovery: shelters remain open with wraparound services, Metro Water reported increased pumping and main-break repairs, Codes nearly completed 1,000 inspections for safe reconnections, Waste Services reopened convenience centers and NDOT began countywide storm vegetation collection.

Multiple Metro departments reported on recovery operations at a mayoral briefing, detailing shelter status, water repairs, building-inspection steps, trash collection and a countywide sweep for storm-related vegetation.

Shelters and social services: Director Chief Swan said shelter occupancy is declining and shelters will remain open to anyone without power; teams will provide wraparound services including food, water and social-services assistance. Metro Social Services reported 989 welfare calls, 52 special requests and more than 1,500 meal deliveries during the storm.

Water services: Scott Potter, director of Metro Water Services, said the system remains…

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