The Bobby Bones Show talked about the impact of an ongoing ice storm, describing it as unlike anything they had experienced before. Although they had encountered heavier snow and icy roads in the past, this storm consisted almost entirely of ice, which caused widespread destruction. Large trees were ripped down under the weight of the ice, and power outages stretched on for days. Three days into the storm, many homes in Nashville were still without electricity.
Amy shared that her household was managing without power by relying on a gas fireplace and gas stove. While grateful for the ability to generate heat, lighting the stove was stressful. Her family, along with their dog and cat, stayed close to the fireplace for warmth. She has been checking her cat’s paws because they felt extremely cold and Amy’s thankful she has fur for the rest of her body. Despite the discomfort, Amy is grateful for having shelter and heat. She also noted it was a struggle to open her garage manually. After being advised to take a picture of the garage mechanism and use ChatGPT for help from Bobby, she was able to follow the instructions and disengage the door. Her son assisted by standing on a stool to hold the door up while she backed the car out. Although the process felt unsafe, she felt accomplished afterward.
Power outages varied among the group. Bobby and Amy are still without power, Lunchbox said his power returned after about 27 hours, while Eddie never lost power at all. Eddie said he felt guilty hearing his son complain about the cold, knowing many people were still without power. Bobby avoided running certain appliances after reading warnings about carbon monoxide risks. The storm left massive trees lying across roads and power lines, creating dangerous conditions. In some areas, roads were partially cleared, but drivers had to take turns navigating around fallen trees. Power restoration is expected to take time, with an estimated 130,000 people still without electricity in the Nashville area. The ice accumulation, though measured in fractions of an inch, proved devastating once it coated trees and power lines. Trees continued to block yards and roads, limiting movement and access.
Bobby admitted that he fell on the ice while walking his dog on a leash, as fallen trees had damaged backyard fencing. He slipped when Eller pulled and fell hard, worrying initially about a previously surgically repaired ankle. Though he was able to get up and continue walking, back and neck pain set in later. He joked that there were no security cameras to capture the fall due to the power outage.
