Poor... poor Nashville! :(

While I only lived in middle Tennessee for about a year, I still consider it home. I still visit (not as often as I'd like) and know my old stomping grounds by heart. When I heard about all the crazy flooding going on, I immediately called my friends and family to make sure they were alright. Luckily, they got through it with minimal damage, but there are many in the greater Nashville area who were not so lucky.

At least 29 people are dead across different states from the storm. The Cumberland River in Nashville rose more than 6 feet in some areas, and it will be months before the damage is finally able to be fully assessed.

Many homes are unlivable, and there is damage beyond repair to many Music City landmarks! The Opry is damaged, the Country Music Hall of Fame is underwater, and I can't even imagine all the priceless memorabilia that has been ruined. It breaks my heart to see my city. Yes, my city (and surrounding areas) like this. I wish there was more I could do to help.

My friends have been working for days helping people clean up their homes; trying to get things as close to normal as possible. If you haven't seen what is happening, check out this news report:

Nashville Crisis

Or here are some pics and videos of all the devastation.

If you are willing and able, please donate to the effort to help clean up Nashville.Go to Hands on Nashville for volenteering, and Nashville Red Cross to give monetary donations. It's unbelievable how much help is needed. Please pray for Nashville and those affected by the storm.

To all my friends and family in Tennessee, I love you and stay safe!

This pic was taken by my cousin (non-cousin?) Jacqueline

in Franklin Tennessee.

This is the Ryman Auditorium where

in the Opry is held.

After...

The Opry Land Hotel

Downtown Nashville.

The Hard Rock is located next to the river.

I've eaten here quite a few times.

My favorite mall... The Opry Mills mall...

is now underwater.

LP field where the Titans play