On Monday, NES reported fielding approximately 300 line workers to tackle 175,000 outages, a number that eventually grew to 500 by nightfall. In sharp contrast, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) began the same day with 467 line workers and ended with 607. By Wednesday, the workforce had swelled to nearly 900 line workers, a drastic increase from their typical daily roster of 200. Repair Scams Target Desperate Residents Amid Restoration EffortsCompounding the misery for residents, opportunistic scammers have begun targeting those desperate for power. The struggle to restore Nashville power continues around the clock, with workforce numbers expected to hit 963 by Thursday afternoon.