NWS Forecast Office Nashville, TN

On March 17, 1892...Nashville records its greatest snowfall ever,
measuring 17.3 inches. The snow starts after midnight, and continues
until noon. Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America
cancel their annual parade. No street cars are running. Morning
trains are delayed. And the arteries of trade are clogged. Suburban
workers have to walk to town. Mailmen dont leave the post office on
their rounds until 10:00 a.m. A freight train from Chattanooga slides
off the track at the Winton community