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.
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.
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.
In flood-ravaged Waverly, businesses are ‘crawling and clawing’ their way back to normalcy
More than 60 businesses across Humphreys County were damaged in the flood, according to the county’s tourism director.
The flood closed this Waverly grocery store. Now, residents rejoice at its reopening
Waverly Cash Saver is just one of dozens of bushiness impacted by the August flood. It was also one of the hardest-hit.
In Waverly, a park filled with murals has become a memorial for flood victims
There are art pieces dedicated to Waverly flood victims including Mary Luten, Linda Bryant, 15-year-old Lilly Bryant, 7-year-old Lucy Lane Conner and 7-month-old twins Rileigh and Ryan Rigney.
The deadline has passed, but federal help may still be available for survivors of the August flood
Federal authorities are giving flood survivors in Dickson, Hickman, Houston and Humphreys counties a limited window to submit appeals and rectify applications.
There’s still time for Waverly residents to apply for disaster aid, although some say it isn’t easy
Some survivors are slipping through the cracks of the application process — and a few business owners have called it a headache.
Here’s how Waverly tenants can get their money back after paying rent on flooded homes
Renters in Waverly have less housing rights than tenants in more populous counties, but they do have some protections.