TENNESSEE — Continued effects from a recent historic winter storm are prompting multiple school districts across Tennessee to adjust schedules for Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Ice and snow-related impacts on roads, sidewalks and school facilities have led to closures and delays in many areas of the state.
Widespread Closures
Several school systems are closed Wednesday due to hazardous travel conditions and lingering winter impacts. These closures include:
- Benton County Schools – Closed.
- Cheatham County Schools – Closed.
- Dickson County Schools – Closed.
- Houston County Schools – Closed.
- Humphreys County Schools – Closed.
- Jackson County Schools – Closed.
- Stewart County Schools – Closed.
- Paris Special School District – Closed.
- McNairy County Schools – Closed.
- Lexington City Schools – Closed.
- McKenzie Special School District – Closed.
- Milan Special School District – Closed.
- Hardeman County Schools – Closed.
- Haywood County Schools – Closed.
- Carroll County Schools – Closed.
- Trenton Special School District – Closed.
(*List compiled from regional reporting on Wednesday closures; subject to further updates.)
Delayed Starts and Special Schedules
Some districts are operating with adjusted schedules rather than full closures:
- Fentress County Schools – Two-hour delay.
- Pickett County Schools – Two-hour delay.
- St. Patrick School – Distance/remote learning planned for Wednesday.
- Clay County Schools – Bus driver discretion recommended for start times.
(Delays reflect continuing evaluation of road and weather conditions.)
Ongoing Weather Impacts
Many districts are still responding to ice-covered roads, parking lots and walkways following the winter storm, which has already forced days of closures earlier in the week across Middle, West and parts of East Tennessee.
Some professional development or scheduled no-school days have been canceled in districts preparing to reopen, contingent on safety conditions for Wednesday.
Officials urge families to check directly with their local school district for the most current closures or schedule adjustments, as weather conditions and travel safety can change rapidly.
