“9-1-1: Nashville” Called Out For Filming In Aftermath Of Real-Life Winter Storm
on Feb 06, 2026
Nashville Councilmember Calls 9-1-1: Nashville “Really Outrageous” For Filming After Winter Storm
The crew behind the ABC series 9-1-1: Nashville is being publicly shamed for filming in the aftermath of a real-life winter storm.
Winter Storm Fern tore through the United States in late January. Tennessee, and Nashville in particular, was hit hard by the storm. Over 200,000 people lost electricity in Nashville alone. WBBJ-TV reports that as of 2:30 PM CT on Wednesday (February 4), 8,900 Tennesseans still didn’t have power.
Also, as of February 4, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) confirmed 29 winter storm-related fatalities in the state.
In the Nashville area specifically, heavy ice caused tree limbs and other debris to fall into the roads, making them impassable. Therefore, at least one motorist became frustrated when 9-1-1: Nashville allegedly shut down other roads to film for the show.
“911: Nashville shutting down drivable roads so they can film an episode in a neighborhood where the people still don’t have power is dystopian as f—,” the motorist shared on Facebook.
The complaints reached District 6 Councilmember Clay Clapp. He called out 9-1-1: Nashville for moving forward with filming after the winter storm, writing:
“Glad to be able to say that [9-1-1: Nashville] has shut down their film shoot that was happening in East. Really outrageous for them to be doing that in front of homes without power in this storm. Thanks to the Mayor’s office for helping me with that request.”
Nashville-based news outlet WKRN cites a statement from the Mayor’s office regarding the issue, which reads, “Filming in the public right of way has been paused until the end of the disaster declaration.”
9-1-1: Nashville Premiered Last Year
9-1-1: Nashville debuted on ABC on October 9, 2025. The series supports an all-star cast, including LeAnn Rimes, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Chris O’Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, Michael Provost, and Hunter McVey. Country artist Kane Brown also appeared in the series as himself.
A spin-off in the popular 9-1-1 franchise, 9-1-1: Nashville follows first responders in “Music City” through their dramatic (and dangerous) work and personal lives.
10 episodes have aired so far, with the most recent airing on January 29. The show is currently on a brief hiatus before resuming with its 11th episode on February 26.
It remains unknown if 9-1-1: Nashville will be renewed for a second season. Stay tuned for any updates.
