Random acts of kindness during a Tennessee ice storm

By: Saralee Terry Woods

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 896

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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In all my years I have never been awakened by the sounds I heard Sunday morning, Jan. 26, 2026.

The loud cracking and splitting of trees sounded like gunfire and I felt paralyzed until I remembered the temperatures dropping and the sleet and snow falling the day before. I thought we might lose power any moment and that I should wake my husband Larry and grab a hot shower while I could.

I …

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