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Amid power outages, an unusual number of locals visit Nashville's honky tonk district

By Justin Barney
Published February 2, 2026 at 4:39 PM CST

While winter storms caused major power outages in Nashville, its downtown music scene saw a lot more locals who took up hotel rooms usually occupied by tourists.

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