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Federal government won't foot entire recovery bill Video included

The Homeland Secuirity Secretary said 16,000 Tennesseans have applied for disaster assistance as of Saturday morning, and the government has already approved $4.1 million. More>>


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42 counties now declared disaster areas Video included

Governor Phil Bredesen announced Saturday that the federal government has declared 12 more Tennessee counties major disaster areas, making them able to apply for FEMA aid. More>>

Metro schools reopen Monday

All Metro students will head back to class Monday, May 10. More>>

Public Works picks up 2,100 cubic yards of trash Thursday

Crews collected 2,100 cubic yards of debris on their first full day of work Thursday in the hardest hit parts of Davidson County—Antioch, Bellevue, and Bordeaux. More>>

Recent floods will not impact 69th Steeplechase Video included

The 69th running of the Iroquois Steeplechase begins Saturday at Percy Warner Park in Nashville. More>>

Search continues for missing man in Bellevue Video included

Crews are actively searching the flood waters in western Davidson County for 39-year-old Danny Tomlinson. More>>

Damages at $1.5 billion, climbing in Nashville Video included

Mayor Karl Dean estimates damages at $1.5 billion in Nashville and it will likely rise. More>>

Police work to keep looting at minimum

Two arrests were made early Friday for looting in the River Plantation subdivision in Bellevue. More>>

Cumberland River drops below flood stage Video included

The Cumberland River in downtown Nashville is now below flood stage at 39.54 feet and several have roads reopened. More>>

Public Works trucks hit Nashville neighborhoods Video included

Dumpster trucks are now collecting soggy carpet and insulation, ripped out drywall, destroyed furniture and other belongings. More>>

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Help the flood victims

Find phone numbers, Web sites and more information on how you can help the Mid-State's flood victims. More>>

Resources for flood victims

Find local resources in your area and learn more about how to apply for federal aid. More>>

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