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"We now know that it can happen to us … but also know that we can handle it. Because we are Nashville."
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– Patten Fuqua, www.section303.com
13.57 inches
of rain fell
May 1-2
resulting in widespread flooding in Nashville and surrounding areas, surpassing the previous two-day record of 6.68 inches set in 1979.
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51.86' The Cumberland River crested at 51.86 feet – its highest level since 1937 – engulfing 1st and 2nd avenues in downtown Nashville.
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52 of Tennessee’s 95 counties have been declared disaster areas.
150 About 150 bridges are damaged or impassable.
$1.5 billion According to Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, the estimated total in damages to commercial, industrial and approximately 2,000 residences in Nashville alone is $1.5 billion. This number excludes damages to public roads, bridges and contents of buildings in the area.
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In 9 days almost 10,000 volunteers donated time to Nashville flood related programs coordinated by Hands On Nashville.
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– Rex Hammock, www.rexblog.com
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“We’ll look back and remember how that, right after the Cumberland River began to recede during the early morning hours of May 4, 2010, people started pulling together to begin drying, cleaning, rebuilding and restoring a city and region we love‚ and we love to call home.”
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“Because it is Nashville, a new song starts tomorrow”
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– Rex Hammock, www.rexblog.com
the music plays on performances by artists from all genres will benefit those affected by the flood
Music City Keep on playin’
Hootenanny for Flood Relief
may 16
May 21
We Are Nashville. And we are coming together. On May 16, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Keb Mo, Martina McBride, Rodney Atkins, Kellie Pickler, CeCe Winans, Jaci Velasquez, Will Hoge and other artists will perform live at the Ryman Auditorium while Kimberly Williams-Paisley and James Denton host and join other volunteers to man phone banks to collect call-in donations. All money raised will go to those in need through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ryman.com and www.opry.com.
Radio station 102.9 The Buzz has repackaged its annual Free Beer & Hot Wings Hootenanny concert in order to benefit the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Featuring performances by Three Days Grace, Apocalyptica, Halestorm, Nashville residents and multi-platinum artists Three Doors Down along with 7 Day Binge, which includes members of Three Doors Down, Kid Rock’s band and Muzik Mafia. The now relabeled “Free Beer and Hot Wings Hootenanny for Flood Relief” is also looking to add more of Nashville’s music luminaries to make special appearances throughout the evening. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the Community Foundation to benefit flood victims. Visit www.1029thebuzz.com for more information.
CMA Music Festival
nashville rising
june 10-13
june 22
In response to the devastating floods that have plagued the city of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, CMA has announced that 50 percent of the net proceeds of the 2010 CMA Music Festival will be donated to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee for flood relief. This is in addition to CMA’s already established annual donation of 50 percent of the net proceeds to Metro Nashville Public Schools for music education through the Keep the Music Playing program. In total, 100 percent of the net proceeds of the event will be given to benefit Nashville’s public school students and Middle Tennessee families in need.
On Tuesday, June 22, the Music City community will unite to assist victims of the floods that ravaged Nashville and Middle Tennessee earlier this month. “NASHVILLE RISING: A Benefit Concert for Flood Recovery,” will take place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. It will feature performances by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who are spearheading the event, and numerous other artists. The superstar line-up will continue to grow and many additions will be announced as the event draws closer. “NASHVILLE RISING” will benefit the Community Foundation, which provides philanthropic services that enhance the Middle Tennessee area.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.cmafest.com.
Visit www.nashvillerising.org for more information.
– holly wynne, hollywynne.wordpress.com
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“This is hitting us on every possible level, from the lives and homes that have been lost to the very heart of what makes Nashville, Nashville – our music, our history, even our sports teams.”
– Annie Downs, annieblogs.com
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See whether you know it or not, Nashville has already touched and graced your life through some of the greatest music America and the world have ever known – all kinds of music too. Let’s all do our part to help Nashville and its people keep the music playing forever more. – David Wild, www.huffingtonpost.com
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help Nashville Return to harmony As the case in any disaster, the recovery phase is the longest part of the experience, and one that requires a strong and sustained effort from volunteers. While the events of May 1-2, 2010 have created a sense of urgency, the real effects of volunteers are going to be felt for months during the cleaning, rebuilding and restoring. Want to help? Here’s how:
The Crag at Cool Springs. Drop point for donated goods to be taken to Graceworks Trevecca Nazarine University. Drop off donations at the Boone Business Building. Golden Skin Care. Drop off donations at 2000 Richard Jones Rd. in Green Hills. Christ Church. 15354 Old Hickory Blvd. Flavour Clothing. 522 Demonbreun St.
I HAVE MONEY The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. www.cmft.org
CREMA. Drop off items in the parking lot behind CREMA (15 Hermitage Ave.) GracePointe. 1213 Country Rd., Franklin
Middle Tennessee Red Cross. www.nashvilleredcross.org
The Anchor Fellowship. 7 am-7 pm, 629 3rd Ave. S.
Second Harvest Food Bank. www.secondharvestmidtn.com
I HAVE TIME
Salvation Army. www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/ www_uss_nashville_ac.nsf/ First Tennessee Bank. First Tennessee has pledged to match donations made by employees and customers, dollar for dollar, up to $250,000. Donations can be made at any First Tennessee Bank location. Kroger, Dollar General, Whole Foods. Accepting donations at checkout. I HAVE STUFF
Hands On Nashville. All Metro Nashville relief efforts are running through Hands On Nashville. www.hon.org Samaritan’s Purse. www.spvolunteernetwork.org Second Harvest Food Bank. Contact volunteer@secondharvestmidtn.org or follow them on Twitter @2HarvestMidTN. Graceworks Ministries. Contact cdublin@graceworksministries.net Cross Point. Meeting in Bellevue center (7669 Hwy 70 S.) lobby every day at 9 am to send teams out to nearby neighborhoods.
For information on the specific donation needs of the following organizations, please visit www.nashvillest.com.
Soles4Souls. Call Isabelle at 615.391.5723.
Graceworks Ministries. Drop off donations at 104 Southeast Parkway, Franklin.
Oasis Church. E-mail linda.trotter@oasischurch.tv
Shelters. There are Red Cross shelters at Lipscomb University, Gordon Jewish Community Center, Al Menah Shrine Center and People’s Church (Franklin). Most shelters are overwhelmed by donations, so please verify their needs beforehand. Salvation Army. Drop off at 425 Neelys Bend Rd., Madison (10 am-7 pm), 611 Stockell St. (9 am-6:30 pm) or 631 Dickerson Pike (8 am-6 pm).
ArtHouse Gardens. Call Catherine at ArtHouse Gardens at 615.828.9223. Convoy of Hope. www.convoyofhope.org On The Go. Call or e-mail at 615.299.0222 or IWantToHelp@onthego.org. Stay connected to Facebook and Twitter for updated flood relief information and volunteer opportunities. Source: www.nashvillest.com
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