January 26, 2026
We have an important update for you about schools on Wednesday.
We’ve already announced that schools are closed today and tomorrow, that’s Monday and Tuesday. We’re also announcing today that schools will remain closed on Wednesday.
While roads are improving, especially in our cities, there are still several areas in the county that are ice-covered and not safe for traveling, especially for school buses. We’re also expected to have some extreme temperatures over the next couple of days, with the wind chill expected to be in the negative double digits at times. We also have parts of our county dealing with downed power lines and power outages. Earlier today, for example, a transformer at one of our high schools blew, and repairs are underway.
We know closing schools can be an inconvenience for some parents, and we don’t make these decisions lightly. That’s one reason we are making these announcements as early as possible to give parents plenty of time to plan. We are hoping to have schools reopen later this week, and we will be providing daily updates.
We’d also like to thank our first responders, road crews, and utility workers who are working around the clock to get our county moving again and keep us safe. We’d also remind everyone that Gov. Lee has declared a state of emergency and is encouraging everyone to avoid unnecessary travel.
We will keep you updated, and in the meantime, please keep warm and enjoy this season with your family. But to reiterate, all Rutherford County schools will remain closed on Wednesday.