Tennessee

Tennessee is a state in the southeastern United States currently facing severe challenges due to a widespread and deadly winter storm. The state has experienced frigid temperatures, icy conditions, and significant power outages, leading to at least eight weather-related deaths. Hypothermia risks are elevated due to the ongoing cold. The Tennessee Valley Authority is working to restore power, and the National Guard is assisting residents with debris removal. In addition to the weather crisis, Tennessee's Speaker of the House, Cameron Sexton, is in the news due to his past involvement with a payday lending company and their struggling sports gambling operation, raising ethical concerns about political influence and financial interests. The state is thus grappling with both a natural disaster and political scrutiny.