From the News-Examiner, in Gallatin, Tennessee, one of the major northern suburbs of Nashville.
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Hendersonville Mayor Scott Foster said Tuesday that Vietnam Veterans Boulevard was likely to stay closed another 24 to 48 hours at Center Point Road.
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Vietnam Veterans Boulevard is a major artery into that part of the state, between Nashville and the Kentucky border.
If OS may make an observation: Life must go on, and people have to get to work, etc.
That said, if you don't need to be on the road, stay off the road. The Tennessee tradition of 'rubbernecking', i.e. driving by a disaster scene to say 'HeyLookeeTharMama!' is irritating on good days. Given the extent of the challenges facing this part of the world, it is irresponsible to engage in this behavior. People can get hurt, maybe you or someone you love.
From Rutherford County, to the southeast of Nashville, home to Middle Tennessee State University and the Nissan auto manufacturing facility:
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The following roads were still closed as of Tuesday at 11:40 a.m., according to the Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency.
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Rutherford County
Barlow Lane (Near S Curves)
Buckeye Valley at Sulpher Springs Rd
Dinky Lane (3300 Block)
Kingwood at Windrow
Maddox off North Lamar
Mount Herman (from Veal to Bradyville Pike)
Powells Chapel Road (from Barrett to Dinky Ln)
Shores Rd (3800 Block)
Sulphur Springs to East Buckeye Bottom Rd
West Jefferson Pike at Powells Chapel Rd
West Jefferson Pike at the S Curve
Alford Rd
Allen Rd
Town of Smyrna
8th Ave at Bridge
9th Ave at Bridge
Fitzhugh Drive from Sam Ridley to Swan Drive
Sam Davis Road at Brookhaven to Elk Ave
Sam Ridley Pkwy between Theet Ind and G st
South Lowry at Stroop Lane (One Lane Open)
City of La Vergne
Nir Shreeman
Hollindale
DeerDrive at Sunset
Morning Side Drive
City of Murfreesboro
Bradyville Pike at Broad Street
West College at Old Nashville Highway
North Thompson Lane at Wilkinson Pike
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After the rain stops is when the work begins...stay off the roads if you can, and even better, if your situation is relatively intact, find someone nearby to assist.
If in Rutherford County, and you need assistance due to storm damage, the request has been made to call the county Emergency Management Agency, not the regular county/city offices.
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Residents are asked to call the Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency at 615-890-5519 or 615-890-2957.
"This will allow them to gather the data for federal assistance purposes. This data will then be forwarded to the Town for our citizens affected. All requests must go through EMA due to the possibility of individual federal assistance," O'Neal said in an e-mail.
Back to clean-up in 'Castillo OS'...
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
The Great Middle Tennessee Flood: May 4 2010 Morning #3 Counties Near Nashville
From Clarksville, to the northwest of Nashville, the location of Ft. Campbell.
Traffic problems affecting the north and west sides of Nashville.
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Problems in several spots have shut down the southbound lanes of Briley Parkway to the east and west of downtown Nashville.
One incident was reported at 10 p.m. at Lebanon Pike and is still blocking all traffic headed south. It should be cleared by 1 p.m., according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
On the west side of town, southbound Briley Parkway is blocked at Centennial Boulevard and White Bridge Road. Those blockages won’t be cleared until 5 p.m., TDOT said.
Traffic into Nashville is also moving slow on parts of Interstate 24. Lanes are partially blocked in La Vergne near Waldron Road, in Antioch just past Bell Road and near Ellington Parkway in Nashville.
Traffic headed into Sumner County on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard is also moving slow. Eastbound lanes of the highway have been closed since yesterday. TDOT said they should be open by 1 p.m.
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From Ashland City, the imposition of a curfew from 7 pm to 6 am.
Traffic problems affecting the north and west sides of Nashville.
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Problems in several spots have shut down the southbound lanes of Briley Parkway to the east and west of downtown Nashville.
One incident was reported at 10 p.m. at Lebanon Pike and is still blocking all traffic headed south. It should be cleared by 1 p.m., according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
On the west side of town, southbound Briley Parkway is blocked at Centennial Boulevard and White Bridge Road. Those blockages won’t be cleared until 5 p.m., TDOT said.
Traffic into Nashville is also moving slow on parts of Interstate 24. Lanes are partially blocked in La Vergne near Waldron Road, in Antioch just past Bell Road and near Ellington Parkway in Nashville.
Traffic headed into Sumner County on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard is also moving slow. Eastbound lanes of the highway have been closed since yesterday. TDOT said they should be open by 1 p.m.
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From Ashland City, the imposition of a curfew from 7 pm to 6 am.
The Great Middle Tennessee Flood: May 4 2010 Morning #2 County by County Roundup Near Jackson TN
This from today's Jackson Sun.
Readers may recall that Jackson was hammered by a tornado in February 2008, which swept across the campus of Union University, wiping out many of its buildings, but blessedly no lives were lost.
A brief conversation yesterday with someone on campus indicated it had survived this storm intact.
Readers may recall that Jackson was hammered by a tornado in February 2008, which swept across the campus of Union University, wiping out many of its buildings, but blessedly no lives were lost.
A brief conversation yesterday with someone on campus indicated it had survived this storm intact.
The Great Middle Tennessee Flood: May 4 2010 Morning--Water Advisories In Outlying Counties
Hickman County, west of Nashville, seems particularly hard-hit, see below.
Once the dramatic footage disappears from the screen, it's easy to put these things on the back burner.
Friends in Perry County checked in, phones in service but no electricity yet. A lot of damage to folks who settled in along the rivers and creeks above the 50-year flood plains...
And, Nashville Animal Shelter is overwhelmed, calling for supplies donations. Address is 5125 Harding Pike Nashville. Probably a safe guess that outlying counties could use help as well.
Via WSMV in Nashville:
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CENTERVILLE, Tenn. -- Residents in parts of five Middle Tennessee counties are being urged to boil water before drinking.
The Department of Environment and Conservation said there are boil water advisories for the following water systems:
* Brentwood, Williamson County
* Lexington Water System, Henderson County
* Poplar Grove Utility District, Tipton County
* Jackson Energy Authority, Madison County
* City of Trenton, Madison County
* Town of Michie, McNairy County
* Bon Aqua-Lyles Utility District, Hickman County -- TDEC has recommended an advisory
* Centerville Water System, Hickman County -- TDEC has recommended an advisory
* Waynesboro Water System, Wayne County
* Mt. Pleasant Water System, Maury County -- partial coverage area under advisory
* Lobelville Water System, Perry County -- TDEC has recommended an advisory
The water problems in Hickman County could take three to five weeks to resolve.
Shelters in Hickman County are located at the following places.
* Fairfield Church of Christ - Centerville, Tenn. * Centerville Christ - Centerville, Tenn. * Bonaqua United Methodist - Centerville, Tenn.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department said Celina residents who live in the Pea Ridge area of the city should also boil their drinking water for at least the next 30 hours.
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Once the dramatic footage disappears from the screen, it's easy to put these things on the back burner.
Friends in Perry County checked in, phones in service but no electricity yet. A lot of damage to folks who settled in along the rivers and creeks above the 50-year flood plains...
And, Nashville Animal Shelter is overwhelmed, calling for supplies donations. Address is 5125 Harding Pike Nashville. Probably a safe guess that outlying counties could use help as well.
Via WSMV in Nashville:
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CENTERVILLE, Tenn. -- Residents in parts of five Middle Tennessee counties are being urged to boil water before drinking.
The Department of Environment and Conservation said there are boil water advisories for the following water systems:
* Brentwood, Williamson County
* Lexington Water System, Henderson County
* Poplar Grove Utility District, Tipton County
* Jackson Energy Authority, Madison County
* City of Trenton, Madison County
* Town of Michie, McNairy County
* Bon Aqua-Lyles Utility District, Hickman County -- TDEC has recommended an advisory
* Centerville Water System, Hickman County -- TDEC has recommended an advisory
* Waynesboro Water System, Wayne County
* Mt. Pleasant Water System, Maury County -- partial coverage area under advisory
* Lobelville Water System, Perry County -- TDEC has recommended an advisory
The water problems in Hickman County could take three to five weeks to resolve.
Shelters in Hickman County are located at the following places.
* Fairfield Church of Christ - Centerville, Tenn. * Centerville Christ - Centerville, Tenn. * Bonaqua United Methodist - Centerville, Tenn.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department said Celina residents who live in the Pea Ridge area of the city should also boil their drinking water for at least the next 30 hours.
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A Quick Note To Our Friends In Great Britain
Best wishes go with you.
OS has no voice or opinion in the choices facing you, but be assured, come what may, you and yours have millions of friends here.
Even if the People In Charge here are not among them.
Best wishes.
OS has no voice or opinion in the choices facing you, but be assured, come what may, you and yours have millions of friends here.
Even if the People In Charge here are not among them.
Best wishes.
The Great Middle Tennessee Flood: May 3 2010 Evening
Just as a reminder, news coverage found here:
WSMV
WTVF
WKRN
Official news found here
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
City of Nashville
OS's observations are anecdotal, not official.
This afternoon's delivery of a guest to the airport was uneventful, with the most dangerous bits being the drivers who just had to slam on their brakes to rubberneck at the flooded subdivisions and fields. The rest of us, approaching at 70mph, were less than amused. Traffic heavy at spots, but overall lighter than usual.
All interstates in Tennessee are now open.
The evidence of flooding was dramatic, to be certain, and cleanup will be long and expensive. Nashville is still on water restrictions, and one of the sewage treatment plants is offline as well.
The Corps of Engineers has opened the sluice gates at the Old Hickory and Cheatham Dams, to prevent them being topped by the rising waters. The Cumberland is cresting at 52.5 feet in downtown Nashville.
Anecdotally, a family member traveling city streets on the west side reports the road beds that had been covered in water were deteriorated in places.
The weather is now glorious, clear and warm. Good for drying things out...like the carpets that await attention.
WSMV
WTVF
WKRN
Official news found here
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
City of Nashville
OS's observations are anecdotal, not official.
This afternoon's delivery of a guest to the airport was uneventful, with the most dangerous bits being the drivers who just had to slam on their brakes to rubberneck at the flooded subdivisions and fields. The rest of us, approaching at 70mph, were less than amused. Traffic heavy at spots, but overall lighter than usual.
All interstates in Tennessee are now open.
The evidence of flooding was dramatic, to be certain, and cleanup will be long and expensive. Nashville is still on water restrictions, and one of the sewage treatment plants is offline as well.
The Corps of Engineers has opened the sluice gates at the Old Hickory and Cheatham Dams, to prevent them being topped by the rising waters. The Cumberland is cresting at 52.5 feet in downtown Nashville.
Anecdotally, a family member traveling city streets on the west side reports the road beds that had been covered in water were deteriorated in places.
The weather is now glorious, clear and warm. Good for drying things out...like the carpets that await attention.
Monday, May 3, 2010
The Great Middle Tennessee Flood: May 3 2010 Morning Updates 3
A quick note, before breaking off to deal with soaked flooring in the living room:
I-40 from Dickson area eastbound to Nashville now appears passable, as a B&B guest reported they were able to drive out of into Nashville from the west, and out via I-65 north toward Louisville.
The sun is shining, and clear weather expected until Friday.
I-40 from Dickson area eastbound to Nashville now appears passable, as a B&B guest reported they were able to drive out of into Nashville from the west, and out via I-65 north toward Louisville.
The sun is shining, and clear weather expected until Friday.
The Great Middle Tennessee Flood: May 3 2010 Morning Updates 2
For readers in Tennessee:
I-40 from west Nashville to the Tennessee River is closed. Attempting to get the bits closer to Nashville open, but no definite word.
State Highway 100 at the Hickman/Perry County line is closed.
Highway 7, which runs from Hickman County down to Columbia, has suffered damage a few miles north of Columbia. A two-foot drop-off has occurred in the roadway, and the road breakage has not been marked.
Evacuation is occurring around the Opryland Hotel area. The complex has suffered some real damage. The flood walls strengthened in the early 1970's, in response to the flood that overran Opryland as it was about to open its doors for the first time, evidently were unable to withstand some fifteen inches of rain in a short period.
I-40 from west Nashville to the Tennessee River is closed. Attempting to get the bits closer to Nashville open, but no definite word.
State Highway 100 at the Hickman/Perry County line is closed.
Highway 7, which runs from Hickman County down to Columbia, has suffered damage a few miles north of Columbia. A two-foot drop-off has occurred in the roadway, and the road breakage has not been marked.
Evacuation is occurring around the Opryland Hotel area. The complex has suffered some real damage. The flood walls strengthened in the early 1970's, in response to the flood that overran Opryland as it was about to open its doors for the first time, evidently were unable to withstand some fifteen inches of rain in a short period.
The Great Middle Tennessee Flood: May 3 2010 Morning Updates
This is not official or authoritative: merely anecdotal information being passed along.
Nashville Red Cross can be found here.
They have lists of shelters, etc. If you can possibly help, they need cash donations to support the operation. Every bit helps.
This is what OS knows, in summary--not authoritative words, only anecdotal.
Downtown Nashville is flooding as the Cumberland River rises. Mayor Dean has requested that no one who works downtown report for work--one would assume that certain crucial persons would be expected to report in (you know who you are)--as there is flood control and cleanup to undertake.
One of the major water treatment plants of Nashville is inundated, and the request has been made to limit water usage to essentials only--drinking/cooking/maintenance of life usage. The water supply is safe, but reduced.
One major Nashville Electric Service facility on the west side of Nashville has been inundated. Power is being restored, but it will take time.
The Bellevue community, on the west side of town, has been hit badly by flooding from the Harpeth River. I-40 from Bellevue to exit 143 is closed. At this writing, Tennessee Dept of Transportation shows all routes into Nashville from the west as flooded.
Franklin/Williamson County, south of Nashville, has been hit hard by flooding. The Harpeth River traverses much of the county and rose rapidly.
Cheatham County/Ashland City is inundated. The flood crest of the Cumberland River, downstream from Nashville, yet to be reached. It appears River Road between west Nashville and Ashland City has flooded at points.
Clarksville, TN/Montgomery County has experienced major flooding along the main route that parallels the Cumberland River. This is downstream of Ashland City.
On the north side of Nashville, Opryland Hotel was evacuated last night, and the entire complex has been flooded. The evacuation was orderly, well-coordinated, as the guests were removed to McGavock High School, with no injuries.
Perry County, to our west, was very hard-hit. Close friends checked in this morning, having lost literally everything, and grateful to be alive. Their next door neighbor's wife was drowned. There are many old-order Mennonite and Amish living in the valleys of Perry County, along the creeks and the Buffalo River. Many refuse to use TV and radio, so it remains to be seen how they fared. Our friends were in their boat, checking on their old-order neighbors.
In Dickson, our friend who run the B&B were overrun, and report no hotel rooms last night for about 100 miles. The Red Cross set up a shelter at Walnut Street Church of Christ.
No word yet from Humphreys County, but the county is home to the junction of the Buffalo, Duck and Tennessee Rivers, with many creeks feeding in. It can't be good.
The main east/west rail line was damaged on the west side of Bellevue.
The good news in all this is that all the moving parts of the State of Tennessee, City of Nashville, County Sherriffs, EMS, National Guard, Red Cross, etc. seem to be working smoothly. No panic, no Katrina-style scenes, no outbreaks of criminal activity. Volunteers are showing up with food at the shelters, launching their fishing boats to aid their neighbors. Churches have opened their doors, and friends and families are checking up on one another.
Local TV has done a good job, not whipping up hysteria, and not sticking mics in the faces of devastated survivors and asking them 'How does it feel?'
Nashville Red Cross can be found here.
They have lists of shelters, etc. If you can possibly help, they need cash donations to support the operation. Every bit helps.
This is what OS knows, in summary--not authoritative words, only anecdotal.
Downtown Nashville is flooding as the Cumberland River rises. Mayor Dean has requested that no one who works downtown report for work--one would assume that certain crucial persons would be expected to report in (you know who you are)--as there is flood control and cleanup to undertake.
One of the major water treatment plants of Nashville is inundated, and the request has been made to limit water usage to essentials only--drinking/cooking/maintenance of life usage. The water supply is safe, but reduced.
One major Nashville Electric Service facility on the west side of Nashville has been inundated. Power is being restored, but it will take time.
The Bellevue community, on the west side of town, has been hit badly by flooding from the Harpeth River. I-40 from Bellevue to exit 143 is closed. At this writing, Tennessee Dept of Transportation shows all routes into Nashville from the west as flooded.
Franklin/Williamson County, south of Nashville, has been hit hard by flooding. The Harpeth River traverses much of the county and rose rapidly.
Cheatham County/Ashland City is inundated. The flood crest of the Cumberland River, downstream from Nashville, yet to be reached. It appears River Road between west Nashville and Ashland City has flooded at points.
Clarksville, TN/Montgomery County has experienced major flooding along the main route that parallels the Cumberland River. This is downstream of Ashland City.
On the north side of Nashville, Opryland Hotel was evacuated last night, and the entire complex has been flooded. The evacuation was orderly, well-coordinated, as the guests were removed to McGavock High School, with no injuries.
Perry County, to our west, was very hard-hit. Close friends checked in this morning, having lost literally everything, and grateful to be alive. Their next door neighbor's wife was drowned. There are many old-order Mennonite and Amish living in the valleys of Perry County, along the creeks and the Buffalo River. Many refuse to use TV and radio, so it remains to be seen how they fared. Our friends were in their boat, checking on their old-order neighbors.
In Dickson, our friend who run the B&B were overrun, and report no hotel rooms last night for about 100 miles. The Red Cross set up a shelter at Walnut Street Church of Christ.
No word yet from Humphreys County, but the county is home to the junction of the Buffalo, Duck and Tennessee Rivers, with many creeks feeding in. It can't be good.
The main east/west rail line was damaged on the west side of Bellevue.
The good news in all this is that all the moving parts of the State of Tennessee, City of Nashville, County Sherriffs, EMS, National Guard, Red Cross, etc. seem to be working smoothly. No panic, no Katrina-style scenes, no outbreaks of criminal activity. Volunteers are showing up with food at the shelters, launching their fishing boats to aid their neighbors. Churches have opened their doors, and friends and families are checking up on one another.
Local TV has done a good job, not whipping up hysteria, and not sticking mics in the faces of devastated survivors and asking them 'How does it feel?'
Sunday, May 2, 2010
The Great Middle Tennessee Flood: May 2, 2010--updates and thoughts
1. Many rescues occurring, many performed by sport fisherman with their johnboats and outboard motors. They speak in that peculiar 'Tennessee mumble', uncomfortable about being in front of anyone's camera, 'just out helpin' the neighbors makin'sure everbodyz allright I'm blessed 'cuz my house is still ok This old boy here lost his house but he come on out to help the neighbors anyway Gotta go, jest found out somebody else is trapped down thar..'
(These are the people the elites despise.)
2. Governor Bredesen answered questions from the headquarters of Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. Totally focused on providing information and working on solutions, and completely self-effacing. He is one of the most 'uncharismatic' public servants one will ever encounter, and refreshingly so. Competence trumps adrenaline every time. No teleprompter needed.
3. Emergency responders are doing an heroic job, but the task is overwhelming. Please, friends and neighbors: If you're reading this from Tennessee, and safe and dry, stay home! Sight-seers are the last thing needed on the roads. Just because the good old boys in the fishing boats are willing to fish you out doesn't mean they owe you a rescue. Avoid a tragedy. Stay home.
4. It's going to take a long time to clean this up. Patience and good humor will be essential in the weeks to come.
Stay home, stay dry, stay alive.
(These are the people the elites despise.)
2. Governor Bredesen answered questions from the headquarters of Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. Totally focused on providing information and working on solutions, and completely self-effacing. He is one of the most 'uncharismatic' public servants one will ever encounter, and refreshingly so. Competence trumps adrenaline every time. No teleprompter needed.
3. Emergency responders are doing an heroic job, but the task is overwhelming. Please, friends and neighbors: If you're reading this from Tennessee, and safe and dry, stay home! Sight-seers are the last thing needed on the roads. Just because the good old boys in the fishing boats are willing to fish you out doesn't mean they owe you a rescue. Avoid a tragedy. Stay home.
4. It's going to take a long time to clean this up. Patience and good humor will be essential in the weeks to come.
Stay home, stay dry, stay alive.
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