Madison County officials defend storm response, urge better coordination with TDOT
Feb 2, 2026
County highway and elected leaders described a large ice event as a federally declared disaster, detailed equipment and salt use, and pressed for earlier coordination with the Tennessee Department of Transportation after uneven state clearing left local routes icy while nearby counties were clearer.
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MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — County officials on Feb. 2 said Madison County responded to an unprecedented ice storm with all available equipment and urged the Tennessee Department of Transportation to change how it prioritizes state routes in future events.
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