President Trump Approves Tennessee Disaster Declaration
President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Tennessee. Trump on Thursday ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in Davidson, Putnam, and Wilson Counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners […]
Funeral Homes There To Help In Storm Aftermath
As the business of putting the pieces back together after Tuesday’s tornado begins, funeral homes will be on the front lines of grief. Hooper, Huddleston, and Horner’s Jill Horner says the process of helping someone say goodbye to a loved one has to begin delicately. “The first thing we do is try to make people […]
Mental Health Of Victims After Disaster
The effects of Tuesday’s tornado have left a life a lifelong imprint on the victims, survivors and the entire community. Local Counselor Selena Stewart said no matter the person, the impact of the storm affected everyone. “We know families. We work close together. We see the destruction in person or on TV or social media […]
Local Businesses Impacted By Storm Recovery
The response to Tuesday’s tornado has caused the shelves at Cookeville’s Lowes store to become bare in some aisles. Store Manager Jamie Fisher said the company has a plan in place in case of inventory shortages. “We have a command center that our corporate office sources different product out of locations to this area,” Fisher […]
