In a muck-covered neighborhood, people felt tired, dirty, frustrated. But they are also felt hopeful. Neighbors, relatives and friends turned out to help each other in a time of need Sunday morning.
The 2010 Flood: Middle Tennesseans Pull Together To Come To Each Other’s Aid
The 2010 flood is often remembered as a time of unity in Middle Tennessee. Neighbors warning neighbors of the danger. Passers-by plucking strangers from the waters. Volunteers distributing food and donations.
The 2010 Flood: Clinging For Life While The Waters Rose
Lonnie Haynes knew that the weather was bad. But he felt a responsibility to get to work. On the weekend of May 1, 2010 — as the rain poured down — the Nashville surgical assistant was scheduled to be in the Labor and Delivery department. A little water on the road wasn’t going to deter […]
The 2010 Flood: A Rising Creek, Panicked Shoppers And A Floating Police Car
Ten years ago this week, Middle Tennessee was faced with a different crisis. Nearly a foot and a half of rain fell on the region in the course of a single weekend. The Cumberland River, along with the streams that feed it, was overwhelmed. In the resulting floods, 21 Tennesseans died and billions of dollars […]
Nashville Water Chief Wades Back Into Debate Over Flood Protection For Downtown Versus Neighborhoods
Listen Nashville’s water chief waded back into the debate over flood protection for downtown on Tuesday night. Metro Council members met to hear the proposal again, and many still want to know what’s being done for flood-prone areas outside the urban core.
Metro Council Takes A Second Look At Flood Protection After Heavy Hurricane Season
Listen Officials with Metro Water Services will make another pitch Tuesday evening for a $100 million flood protection system to keep downtown Nashville dry. The hearing was scheduled after the city of Houston flooded during Hurricane Harvey.
After Flash Floods, Some Nashville Homeowners Are Restarting Buyout Talks
Listen Last week’s deluge from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey has some Nashville homeowners finally ready to sell. Dozens of homes were inundated around Whites Creek. Most had already turned down buyout offers from the city, which has purchased and demolished hundreds of structures following the floods of 2010.
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