After being rocked by a serious flood, the city of Nashville is experiencing serious damage. Torrential downpours in the southeast have flooded the capital lifting the Cumberland River 13 feet above flood stage, killing more than 30 people and causing over an estimated $1 billion in damage. This natural disaster is said to be possibly one of the most expensive in U.S. history.
Nearly 1,000 people were living in emergency shelters and about 10,000 were without power. The city of Nashville, known for its music, has closed the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry had to move its performances. Many businesses had to be shut down and will cause a blow to Nashville's economy
Many celebrities have stepped in to help with the damages. Nashville native Ke$ha has announced a flood benefit concert for June 16th and singer/songwriter Taylor Swift has called Nashville her home since she was 14 years old and has stepped up with a $500,000 donation.
Taylor told press, “Being at home during the storm, I honestly could not believe what was happening to the city and the people I love so dearly.”
“Nashville is my home, and the reason why I get to do what I love. I have always been proud to be a Nashvillian, but especially now, seeing the love that runs through this city when there are people in crisis.”
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