It took a while longer than some expected, but by early afternoon on Jan. 24 Nashville was in the thick of what could become a major winter storm.

The new snowplow, named and painted to evoke a Tennessee heroine, is a symbol of how some Southern cities are trying to better prepare for winter storms.

With this winter storm, churches are announcing closures for Sunday.

Nashville could see several inches of snow and ice over the weekend, likely impacting travel and business into the following week.

The winter storm has arrived in Middle Tennessee, with snow and ice expected. As temperatures drop and Nashville sees this storm that's quite rare for this area

Nashville's winter storm warning forecasts heavy snow and ice, with potential for power outages and treacherous travel.

As a snow and ice storm heads towards middle Tennessee, Nashville Predators players are prepared with generators, ice salt, and plenty of food.