WKRN Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather rolls through Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, families rely on WKRN News 2 for the most accurate and up-to-the-minute school closing information. From Nashville’s urban center to the rural stretches of the Highland Rim, keeping track of “Snow Days” and delays is a top priority for local parents.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the WKRN News 2 Closing List

WKRN provides several tools to ensure you aren’t the last one to know about a school change. You can access the official list through:

The WKRN School Closings Dashboard: Visit the official list at wkrn.com for a live, searchable database that includes public schools, private academies, and daycare centers.
The News 2 Mobile App: Download the app and enable “Weather & Closing Alerts” to get a push notification the moment your specific county makes an announcement.
On-Air Morning Ticker: During the News 2 Your Morning broadcast (beginning at 4:00 AM), all active closings and delays scroll continuously across the bottom of the screen.

Understanding Middle Tennessee School Alerts

In Tennessee, school announcements often follow specific patterns based on the severity of the weather:

Alert	What to Expect
Closed / Remote Learning	Physical campuses are closed. Many districts now utilize “eLearning” or “Inclement Weather Days” where students complete assignments online.
2-Hour Delay	This is the “wait-and-see” approach, often used when temperatures are expected to rise and melt black ice by mid-morning.
Early Dismissal	Used when a storm line or heavy snow is timed to hit during the 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM window.
No Extended Care	Schools are open, but before-school or after-school childcare programs are canceled.

Pro-Tip: In Middle Tennessee, “Black Ice” on bridges and overpasses is often the primary reason for a 2-hour delay, even if the sun is shining and there is no snow on the ground.

How the Decision is Made

The News 2 First Alert Weather Team coordinates closely with local school officials. Superintendents often begin driving “bus routes” as early as 3:00 AM to check for icy patches on rural roads. Once a decision is made, it is sent directly to the WKRN Alert Desk for immediate broadcast.

WKRN-TV, virtual channel 2, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group.-Wikipedia