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Yesterday was the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. Even though the official date isn’t until next Thursday, on the 26th, yesterday was the day that Tennessee signed on to the amendment, effectively ratifying the amendment. It’s a great day in the history of the United States, and Tennesseans should be...
It’s been nearly a month since the devastating floods that struck communities across Tennessee. In that time there have been all manner of relief efforts, from calls for donations and volunteers, to concerts and other events. Last weekend there was one such event at the Beechaven Winery and Vinyards in Clarksville. From the Leaf...
That’s Congressman Bart Gordon’s advice in a guest column that appeared in the Saturday edition of the Daily News Journal. From the article: Even as many people in Tennessee have returned to normal routines, those families who were hit the hardest are still working to rebuild their lives. Those families will continue to need...
Joe Powell has been getting a lot of email from his Congressman, Rep. Phil Roe. Today, Roe finally recognized that there has been a great deal of flooding in the state. Flooding? Really? Needless to say Powell is suspicious: …today he offered his first response to the massive flooding disaster that struck Tennessee on...
From the Leaf Chronicle: Saturday, the “DAM IT with Music” concert raises money for the local Red Cross. Get all the details in Friday’s edition of Go in The Leaf-Chronicle. ‘DAM IT WITH MUSIC’ FLOOD RELIEF CONCERT WHEN: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, May 15 WHERE: The Island Bar & Grille, 2551 Madison St. COST: $10...
The Dyersburg State Gazette reports that the Forked Deer River is below flood stage and officials are having trouble finding places to house people. Some of the assistance FEMA provides includes rental assistance programs, uninsured medical losses, transient accommodations, vehicle damages, phone repair grants and personal property replacement. He said they are having issues...
Just because the Feds have declared you a Disaster Area, doesn’t mean you’ve got the scratch to pay for the up-front costs of the clean up. WPLN has the story Some 22 roads in Hickman County are still out, and between clearing debris and fixing bridges, the highway department is blowing through roughly $30...
I’m sure there are thousands of stories from the recent floods that devastated 42 counties across the state. Here’s one from Memphis Connect about a family that’s had more than their fair share of disasters. “When we woke up at four in the morning, water was inside our house and covering the cars outside,”...
FEMA has opened three new Disaster Recovery Centers in the state. From the TN.GOV newsroom: Three additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are open in middle and west Tennessee to provide assistance to people affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on April 30. The three new DRC locations are: Haywood County Parks...
Yesterday we pointed out Marsha Blackburn’s change of heart on special appropriations for disaster relief. In the comments of that post, Greg Rabidoux, the Democratic challenger for he seat, added his thoughts to the discussion. It’s not just that Marsha Blackburn’s comments were insensitive, irresponsible and offensive to everyone affected by the Katrina tragedy...