FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from Jan. 22-27, 2026.
Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storm for all Public Assistance categories, including direct federal assistance, in Cheatham, Chester, Clay, Davidson, Hardin, Henderson, Hickman, Lewis, McNairy, Perry, Sumner, Trousdale, Wayne and Williamson counties.
Federal assistance is available for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, for Decatur, Dickson, Hardeman, Lawrence, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford and Wilson counties.
Mary Hernandez Marrero has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments.