Stockard on the Stump: House Republicans threaten NES revamp after storm misery

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 1,372

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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With Middle Tennessee still reeling from Winter Storm Fern after nearly two weeks, Republican lawmakers are ready to reshape Nashville Electric Service or fire the utility’s leaders if they don’t shape up. Or even if they do.

House Speaker Cameron Sexton made the ultimatum Thursday, accusing NES of failing miserably as people remain without power in the wake of the epic storm.

Sexton termed it “a total disaster in a disaster,” saying the utility turned …

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