While snow and wintry mix continue across our service territory, conditions remained relatively stable today — a brief calm ahead of the next phase of the storm. Our crews have been preparing and stand ready to respond as conditions change.

DREMC continues to evaluate Winter Storm Fern’s projected path and impacts. The cooperative has placed select crews in the anticipated high-impact areas and have on-call crews positioned to address any emergencies that may arise tonight.

System Conditions are Strong

Duck River Electric saw minimal outages today, with their live outage map showing zero outages as of the time of publication. But storm readiness goes beyond the communities in DREMC’s footprint. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) also reports that their power system is operating well and remains stable.

“All critical transmission lines are in service, and no outages have been reported in the past 36 hours,” said Tiffany Smith, senior manager of partnership engagement at TVA. “Our nuclear fleet is running at full power, and all available generation assets are online. Crews and equipment are staged across the region, and lineworkers are on call around the clock to respond quickly if needed.”

Ready For What’s Ahead

DREMC is urging its members to make sure they are planning ahead as well. The cooperative has put significant resources into hardening the grid, but they caution that the current weather conditions could mean a higher risk of extended outages.

“Ice does different kinds of damage than wind,” said Scott Dahlstrom, Chief Engineering Officer at DREMC. “It doesn’t just bring trees down — it adds weight to lines, poles, and equipment across large sections of the system, and that takes careful, step‑by‑step work to repair safely.”

While crews prepare for what winter weather can bring, members can help by taking a few simple steps now — charging devices, checking flashlights, and planning ahead in case outages last longer than expected. Residents can also check on neighbors who may need extra help, to ensure the safety of the entire community.

Long before the first flakes fell, Duck River Electric crews were already preparing — positioning resources, strengthening response plans, and getting ready to restore power safely if needed. Members can feel confident that their electric cooperative is prepared for the next phase of the storm.

About Duck River Electric

Established in 1936, Duck River Electric Membership Corporation is the fourth largest electric cooperative in Tennessee and serves over 86,000 members across 17 counties in southern Middle Tennessee. Stretching from Maury County, TN, in the west and Franklin County, TN, in the east, DREMC provides essential electricity services, managing critical infrastructure across rural and rugged terrain, and driving economic development through energy innovation. Our mission is to empower our communities and enhance the quality of life for our members.