It’s been one year since a flood tore through Waverly, Tenn., and killed 20 people. There’s been lots of effort to rebuild, but it’s still unclear if the town will ever be the same.
A renovated boot factory will be the classroom for Waverly students next semester
The nearly $12 million renovation will mostly be covered by FEMA, with the state and local government pitching in a small portion of the funds.
Waverly’s graduating seniors pay one last visit to the elementary school wiped out by record flood
The goodbye was part of a years long tradition that was interrupted by the deadly flood last August.
South Nashville’s flood recovery has been challenged by fewer funds and volunteers
One year since deadly and destructive flash flooding, dozens of Nashvillians are among those still recovering. The anniversary has drawn attention to their ongoing needs and an event on Saturday included a remembrance for the six deaths that occurred across three counties on March 27, 2021.
Checking in on Waverly with WPLN reporter Damon Mitchell, more than six months after the flood
Waverly, in Humphreys County, was devastated on August 21, 2021, when floodwaters swept through the rural Tennessee town and killed 20 people. WPLN News enterprise reporter Damon Mitchell has been reporting on the people of Waverly more than six months after the flood. He spoke to This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona on Monday about the rebuilding […]
Rebuild or leave? In a flood-prone Tennessee town, one family must decide
Weather disasters displaced thousands of Americans in 2021. In one Tennessee town, a family decides whether to rebuild or leave for good after a deadly flood sparked by a catastrophic rainfall.
Waverly is rebuilding from the flood, but the families of some young victims may never return
Not everyone gets to take part in the flood recovery in Waverly, as the loss of loved ones has pushed some families to leave.
Under new maps, a thousand more Nashville homes are officially in the flood plain
A thousand homeowners in Davidson County will receive a letter this week informing them of unwelcome — but not unexpected — news: Your house is in the 100-year flood plain.
After persistent flooding, Tennessee’s governor wants to relocate 14 schools from floodplains
Gov. Lee’s recommendation would put $200 million toward relocating schools out of floodplains, including in Sumner, Smith and Williamson counties. Thousands of kids would be moved into newly built classrooms in neighborhoods with a lower risk of flooding.
Denied federal aid for Tennessee disasters? FEMA says Tennesseans should appeal.
Residents have 60 days from the date of their FEMA determination letter to submit an appeal. The letter should contain information on what’s needed from residents for FEMA to continue processing their application.
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