It's been a week since Gov. Bill Lee asked President Donald Trump for an expedited major disaster declaration for Tennesseans. It still hasn't been approved, but that's not uncommon. Winter Storm Fern ...

The deadline for counties included in the recent Major Disaster Declaration to submit a Request for Public Assistance has been extended to March 25, 2026.

President Donald Trump has granted major disaster declarations for both Tennessee and Mississippi after the historic and deadly Winter Storm Fern struck 40 states to close out January. These ...

President Donald Trump has approved $60.6 million in federal aid for Tennessee to help recovery in areas impacted by Winter Storm Fern. The president announced his approval of the relief funds in a ...

Tennessee’s senate approved a bill establishing a statewide recovery fund to provide disaster aid to local governments and ...

States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee (R) said he requested an Expedited Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump (R) for 23 counties following Winter Storm Fern. The request is for ...

U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Forest Service hotshot crews remove debris from roadways in Tennessee on February 4, 2026. 9 crews totaling close to 200 firefighters have been working across the ...

News 2 learns more about the history behind the lake that helps define Hendersonville.