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NES says animal caused outage affecting 7,000 customers
By Danica Sauter at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Over 7,000 customers were briefly without power in Metro Nashville on Monday night.According to the Nashville Electric Service, the outage affected the Bordeaux neighborhood, and the cause was reportedly interference by an animal.NES said the animal in question that caus...
Key takeaway (WSMV) - Over 7,000 customers were briefly without power in Metro Nashville on Monday night.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The brief power outage in the Bordeaux neighborhood is a reminder that Nashville's urban wildlife can sometimes have unexpected consequences. As the city continues to grow and develop, the potential for animal encounters with infrastructure increases. In this case, a snake's interference with substation equipment was enough to knock out power to over 7,000 customers. The quick response by NES to restore power is a testament to the utility's preparedness, but it also highlights the need for ongoing maintenance and inspection of equipment to prevent such outages in the future. As Nashville's population and development continue to expand, the city will need to balance growth with measures to mitigate the impact of urban wildlife on critical infrastructure. The fact that NES was able to quickly identify and address the cause of the outage suggests that the utility is taking steps in the right direction, but further efforts may be needed to prevent similar incidents.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Over 7,000 customers were briefly without power in Metro Nashville on Monday night.According to the Nashville Electric Service, the outage affected the Bordeaux neighborhood, and the cause was reportedly interference by an animal.NES said the animal in question that caus...
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