Tennessee Teams Up with Lowe’s for Statewide Weather Radio Programming Event

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is partnering with Lowe’s and local emergency management agencies for Tune It Tuesday, a statewide effort to program NOAA Weather Radios on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

The initiative aims to help Tennesseans better prepare for emergencies by ensuring their NOAA Weather Radios are correctly programmed to receive location-specific alerts. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time, participating county emergency management personnel will be available at more than 20 Lowe’s locations to assist residents with programming new or existing NOAA Weather Radios and providing information on emergency alerts and preparedness resources.

“Weather radios are one of the most reliable ways to receive timely, life-saving information during severe weather or other emergencies, even if the power goes out or cell networks are down,” said TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan. “We’re thankful to Lowe’s for partnering with TEMA and our county emergency managers to make it easier for Tennesseans to ensure their radios are ready when they need them most."

Each participating location will be giving away a limited number of NOAA Weather Radios for community members, courtesy of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Lowe’s locations will also have radios available for purchase. Additionally, TEMA will be providing batteries for residents with new or used weather radios at all participating sites, while supplies last.

“Lowe’s is committed to helping our communities prepare with key essentials ahead of any major storm season. Being able to use our stores and storm-tested associates to support this statewide preparedness effort is one of the many ways we help our communities before, during and after the storm,” said Lowe’s RVP, Shannon Tucker.

The Tune It Tuesday event is part of September’s Preparedness Month Campaign, the month-long effort to help Tennesseans get “Ready to Recover” from emergencies and disasters. This statewide initiative focuses on one of the most important preparedness tools - reliable, location-specific weather alerts. Visit TEMA’s website for more 2025 Preparedness Month initiatives, events, and resources.

TEMA encourages all individuals and communities to take protective steps in readiness planning. More information on how to prepare for can be found at  www.tn.gov/tema/prepare with resources such as a family communication plan template and a basic emergency supplies checklist.

For more information about Tune It Tuesday, including a list of participating emergency management agencies
and tips for programming your NOAA Weather Radio at home, visit TEMA’s Tune It Tuesday website.

Participating Agencies and Lowe's Locations

Bedford County Emeregency Management Agency 

Lowe's: 1734 North Main Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Bradley County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 229 Paul Huff Parkway N.W., Cleveland, TN 37312

Coffee County, Franklin County, City of Tullahoma & Tullahoma Fire Department

Lowe’s: 2211 North Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388

Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 2431 N. Main, Crossville, TN 38555

Davidson County / Metro Nashville Office of Emergency Management

Lowe’s (West Nashville): 7034 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209

Dickson County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 116 Jackson Brothers Boulevard, Dickson, TN 37055

Greene County Office of Emergency Management

Lowe's: 2375 East Andrew Johnson Highway, Greeneville, TN 37745

Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 2180 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Hardin County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 1895 Wayne Road, Savannah, TN 38372

Henry County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 117 Memorial Drive, Paris, TN 38242

Knoxville-Knox County Office of Emergency Management

Lowe’s (North Knoxville): 6600 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912

Maury County Office of Emergency Management

Lowe’s: 2000 Hilary Drive, Columbia, TN 38401

McMinn County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 1751 Congress Parkway S, Athens, TN 37303

Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 2150 Lowes Drive, Clarksville, TN 37040

Putnam County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 510 Neal Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

Roane County Office of Emergency Management

Lowe’s: 1800 Roane State Highway, Harriman, TN 37748

Robertson County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 3480 Tom Austin Highway, Springfield, TN 37172

Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 410 Genie Lane, Smyrna, TN 37167

Sumner County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 1301 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066

Warren County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s:1339 Smithville Highway, Suite 10, McMinnville, TN 37110

Williamson County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 3060 Mallory Lane, Franklin, TN 37067

Wilson County Emergency Management Agency

Lowe’s: 634 South Cumberland Street, Lebanon, TN 37087

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About the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency: TEMA’s mission is to coordinate preparedness, response and
recovery from man-made, natural and technological hazards in a professional and efficient manner in concert with our stakeholders. Follow TEMA on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and at tn.gov/tema.

About Lowe's: Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.