Early Monday, strong storms tore through Maury County, triggering a rush of 911 calls and leaving multiple roads blocked by fallen trees and downed utility lines, dispatchers said. The county's 911 center reported a heavy volume of calls about trees, wires, and poles down, along with alarm activations, and officials said some properties sustained damage. At the time of the initial post, no injuries were being reported.
According to Maury County 911, most calls were for "trees, wires, poles down and alarm calls" and the agency urged residents not to dial 911 to report power outages, so dispatchers can stay focused on life‑threatening and serious incidents.
Crews Mobilize To Clear Roadways
"Dispatchers need to be able to focus on life threatening and serious incidents," the agency wrote, adding that the highway department, utility companies and TDOT would move in to start clearing blocked routes once crews could safely access damaged areas, according to Maury County 911. Officials asked residents to steer clear of spots where trees and lines are down and to give responders plenty of space to work. Drivers were warned to expect delays on affected county roads until initial clearing is finished.
Report Outages To Utilities, Not 911
The county post stressed that 911 should be reserved for emergencies and urged residents to report power outages and downed lines directly to their utility providers instead. Authorities reminded the public to treat any downed wire as energized, to stay well back, keep children and pets away, and wait for trained crews to handle it. If a downed line is sparking or creating an immediate danger to life, residents should call 911 and follow dispatcher instructions.
Late‑Season Storm Context
Forecasters had already flagged the setup for a round of strong storms across Middle Tennessee on Monday, with high winds and heavy rain possible, WSMV reported. The storms are part of a larger weather system producing severe weather across parts of the eastern United States this week, and local officials said they will continue to share updates as assessments move forward.
