The Tennessee Titans didn’t postpone their game Saturday, as requested by Nashville Mayor John Cooper. However, kickoff for the contest with the Houston Texans was delayed an hour due to frigid conditions and power outages.
Official statement on game postponement #HOUvsTEN pic.twitter.com/NpodRkXmX3
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 24, 2022
“Due to the extreme weather and power outages affecting our region, kickoff for today’s game has been postponed one hour to 1 p.m. CT,” the Titans said in a statement. “This decision was made in partnership with the NFL, Office of Emergency Management, Nashville Electric Service and the Mayor’s Office in an abundance of caution to ensure that the game would not negatively impact our community in any way. We are exploring every possibility to minimize non-essential power around the stadium. Gates are currently open and fans are welcome to enter.
“At all times, the operation of the game remained secondary to the well-being of our community and we can’t thank the OEM and NES enough for their dedication to the safety of our neighbors.”
— Mayor John Cooper (@JohnCooper4Nash) December 24, 2022
Earlier, Mayor Cooper had requested the Titans postpone the game.
I’ve been informed that TVA’s unilateral rolling blackouts will continue. All non-essential businesses should reduce power usage. I’ve asked the @Titans to postpone their 12pm game in solidarity with our neighbors.
TVA needs to invest in infrastructure to withstand extreme temps https://t.co/J0XFq8euGB
— Mayor John Cooper (@JohnCooper4Nash) December 24, 2022
