MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee has issued a State of Emergency in advance of the winter storm expected to dump several inches of snow across the state beginning Thursday night. Much of the state will receive 3 to 5 inches of snow overnight, with some areas receiving up to 8 inches, state officials said. That will cause moderate to major travel impacts that will last through Saturday afternoon. ► Memphis area snow forecast ► School Closings Officials with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency made the declaration Thursday afternoon at the direction of Gov. Bill Lee. Lee, who was in Memphis on Wednesday, says the state is prepared for the weather.