Waverly Rebuilds After Flood Tragedy

Waverly, Tennessee, braces for the fifth anniversary of a flood that killed twenty and shattered its heart—yet hope pulses through new housing, a landmark lawsuit against CSX, and a smarter flood map. Sixty-two families will soon move into safer homes, while ten plaintiffs fight for justice, blaming the railroad for turning culverts into deadly levees. Photos of the lost hang in City Hall, a silent plea for memory and prevention. FEMA and local leaders are finalizing a new flood map to halt risky development and turn flood zones into green spaces. The mayor looks ahead, confident Waverly will rise stronger by decade’s end—not just brick by brick, but soul by soul. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79c60b727e2fa8e2