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Nashville elementary school using portable AC units while waiting for replacements during heat wave
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Caleb Wethington , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points Further information about the situation and the expected timeline for the replacement units can be found through the school district's updates. Portable air-conditioning units are being used in certain areas of a school.
Portable air-conditioning units are being used in certain areas of a school. This temporary measure is necessary because the permanent units are being replaced. The replacement process is taking place during a period of extremely high temperatures.
The school district is waiting for new equipment to arrive and be installed. Until then, the temporary units will remain in use.
Further information about the situation and the expected timeline for the replacement units can be found through the school district's updates.
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Category: schools Published: September 4, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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