President Donald Trump has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee, following Winter Storm Fern that impacted West and Middle Tennessee counties on January 24-27, 2026.
This approval makes FEMA Public Assistance available for 15 counties in addition to the eight counties that have already been approved for Category B, Emergency Protective Measures, Public Assistance.
FEMA Public Assistance is available for Cheatham, Chester, Clay, Davidson, Hardin, Henderson, Hickman, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Perry, Sumner, Trousdale, Wayne, and Williamson counties.
Other counties that have already been approved for Category B, Emergency Protective Measures, Public Assistance include Decatur, Dickson, Hardeman, Lawrence, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, and Wilson.