Listen Residents along Whites Creek in Bordeaux returned to their North Nashville homes Friday morning after evacuating overnight. The remnants of Hurricane Harvey dumped enough water locally to propel the creek into flood stage. The low-lying neighborhood has become accustomed to fleeing floodwaters.
Another Washout For Whites Creek As Harvey Dumps On Middle Tennessee
Curious Nashville: So How Much Rain Does Nashville Get In A Year?
WPLN listener Daniel Wooden asks Curious Nashville: “Is it true that Nashville gets more rain annually than Seattle, Washington?” The answers is pretty straightforward: yes.
Overnight Flooding Results In Isolated Evacuations And Widespread School Closures
Updated 10:00 a.m. Still have 2,700 people without power in Cumberland Electric’s service area, mostly concentrated in Montgomery and Stewart counties.
Vanderbilt’s Latest Treasure: Playing Cards And Gaming Memorabilia Dating Back To The Renaissance
Listen One of the largest collections of books and manuscripts about the history of playing cards is now in the possession of the Vanderbilt library. The university has purchased more than a thousand pieces of memorabilia that previously belonged to Bicycle Cards, which the library hopes will make Vanderbilt a destination for scholars around the […]
These School Districts Stand Out On Tennessee’s New Standardized Test
There are a handful of bright spots in a so-so year for high school standardized testing statewide. Tennessee moved to a much harder test last year to match the difficulty in other states. This was the first opportunity for any year-to-year comparisons. District-level scores were released Wednesday.
Curious Nashville: What Happens When The Wrong Stuff Gets In The Recycling Bin?
For most people, recycling means placing an empty soda can or some scrap paper in a blue bin. They might take that bin to the curb or to a drop-off site. But beyond that, the process is mysterious, filled with arbitrary rules and a vague reassurance that we’re doing the right thing for the environment. […]
Scientist’s 652-Mile Swim Tests Water Quality In The Tennessee River
Listen A scientist who happens to be a world-class distance swimmer has traveled the length of the Tennessee River — all 652 miles of it, through multiple states.
Tennessee Emergency Officials Send Help To Texas, But Keep A Close Eye On The Weather Here
Listen Tennesseans are answering the call for help in rescuing people from the floodwaters caused by Hurricane Harvey. Eight water rescue teams left Nashville Wednesday for the Texas coast. But Tennessee officials are considering the possibility that rescuers could also be needed closer to home.
As Houston Floods, Nashville Again Considers Pricey Floodwall
Listen Catastrophic flooding in Houston has Nashville officials thinking about their own flood protection. The Metro Council is scheduling a meeting for next month to revisit building a floodwall system.
After A Year In The Works, Online Voter Registration Goes Live In Tennessee
Tennesseans interested in becoming voters can now register online. The Secretary of State’s office says it has initiated a “soft launch” of the long-awaited system that could replace in-person and mail-in registration. Up until now, Tennesseans who move, have their registrations purged for inactivity, or have never been registered have had to contact their county […]
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