Radnor Lake State Park remains closed after ice storm devastation, may not reopen until March

Photo by Steve Ward

February 6, 2026 – News Channel 5

The ice storm that swept through Middle Tennessee has dramatically changed the landscape at Radnor Lake State Park, where countless trees were brought down by ice and wind, forcing the park to close indefinitely for visitor safety. Park ranger says decades of tree growth destroyed in seconds, but nature will heal itself.

Despite the widespread damage, there is a symbol of hope and resilience at the park. “As much devastation as we’ve had as hard as it is to look at some of the natural areas our bald eagle nest survived the ice storm,” Ward said. They hardy nest is already bringing new healing with new eggs and the promise of new life.

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