Tennessee Flood: Millions Pour In For Relief

Amy Grant, Keith Urban, Alison Krauss and others appeared on a Nashville-based telethon to raise money for those who lost nearly everything in the Tennessee floods of last week.

From Country Weekly:

Proceeds from the telethon will go to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

Thousands of Middle Tennessee families were left with no homes, food, or possessions after weekend flooding of historic proportions. Several Nashville landmarks, including the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Opryland Hotel, the Wildhorse Saloon and the Opry Mills Mall were affected by the flooding of the nearby Cumberland River.

NBC Nightly News profiled the telethon for their Making A Difference segment.

WATCH:

Learn how you can contribute to relief on our Tennessee Flooding: How You Can Help article.

Comments

[Gooley]

07:15 AM on 05/19/2010

I watched the benefit on GAC (thank you Gac). I happily contributed and the entertainment was great especially Keith Urban. Keith Urban and his wife Nicole Kidman manned the phones for a while. They showed videos of the disaster, much worse than you would think.pictures

[Harvee Wallbanger]

11:53 AM on 05/11/2010

Nashville is the center of the music industry. There's gobs of money floating around. I'm sure we will see them rebound faster than anywhere else.

[DrewDaugherty]

08:56 PM on 05/11/2010

Did NOLA not have a lot of money invested in it?

[brklynivn]

08:00 PM on 05/10/2010

Has it been declared a federal disaster area yet? Just curious.

[mslindac]

11:23 PM on 05/10/2010

Yep. Last Tuesday morning. 17,000 victims have already applied for federal aid.

[DoesNotComputer]

06:26 PM on 05/10/2010

I don't remember anyone doing this when my New Jersey house was flooded three between 2004 and 2006. Sure wish I got a grant rather than a loan.

[Try the truth]

04:24 PM on 05/11/2010

And that is awful. You should have gotten some sort of help. Do you begrudge these people help? Just asking!

[biabouman41]

05:57 PM on 05/10/2010

I am still waiting to hear Pat Robertson's opinion on the floods in Tennessee before I contribute. I want to make sure that God is not mad at the people of Tennessee for anything, like voting against Obama. Because if God is mad at them I do not want to cross him and contribute. Come on Pat, tell us what God is thinking. And about Louisiana too. Tell us Pat. We are waiting.

[chwaraeonaghurtynbobl]

06:08 PM on 05/10/2010

Actually, like NY and LA, Nashville is a heavily democratic city.

However, it's interesting that liberal progressives so freely come to this thread to demonstrate their character. Thanks.

[CampCalifornia]

06:57 PM on 05/10/2010

Or lack of character is so typical.

[Try the truth]

04:26 PM on 05/11/2010

Heavily Democratic city? Lived there! No, it's not, but you needed to bash libs, right?

[brklynivn]

07:59 PM on 05/10/2010

Nashville is a Democratic stronghold.

[sheoples]

05:57 PM on 05/10/2010

united states of bailingout

americans bailing out banks
americans bailing out wallstreet
americans bailing out car companies
americans bailing out bp from cleanup
americans bailing out americans

what the.........

[Mister C]

08:34 AM on 05/11/2010

Hon please...not on this thread.

[CampCalifornia]

05:55 PM on 05/10/2010

Read the comments.

More proof that libs and progressives hate americans.

[dwedge]

05:49 PM on 05/10/2010

The tone of some of the comments here is very disapointing and not in character for most of the people who usually post. What is essential to remember is that a great American City has suffered an precedented tragedy and some people have lost everything they own. We should all help out in any way we can. We can got back to hating Repugs next week.

[miamia]

05:36 PM on 05/10/2010

I think the people of Tenn. need and deserve help, just like other people who experience hardships.

So much for rugged individualism..aye!... Let's put away these fallacies and be our brother's keeper.

[david5000]

03:00 PM on 05/10/2010

I closed my credit cards for all political donations and all charity at the exception of the Alaskan malamute help league. I am spending my money on myself .

[chiodo08]

03:26 PM on 05/10/2010

werd...

[anelder]

05:42 PM on 05/10/2010

Okay, but it's really nothing to braaaag abut.

[buddaman71]

02:32 PM on 05/10/2010

People who lost everything they owned don't care about all the stupid, petty politicization going on here.

[overtheradar]

02:27 PM on 05/10/2010

I don't understand the prejudice and mean comments that some people have chosen to make in the wake of our terrible flood. As a Nashville resident, it amazes me that people have such opinions of our city and our state. Our city is full of art, music, great food, parks, and culture. It is far from the "redneck, tea party headquarters" that some people seem to think it is. I have been so amazed and proud of my city during this disaster. Everyone has helped out and done their part, from rescuing stranded people and pets by boat, volunteering, conserving the last of our water supply, etc. The truth is that people need help. Our city never floods and most don't have flood insurance. Thousands have lost their homes and jobs. The flood didn't care who voted which way or who has what political affiliation, so the rest of us shouldn't care either.

It is obvious the people who choose to make unkind comments or spread judgement have never been to Nashville.

[biabouman41]

06:02 PM on 05/10/2010

And the Memphis is also part of the State. Now what oh what are they famous for?? Memphis???
Help me Martin.

[CamsOpinion]

01:42 AM on 05/11/2010

Memphis is pretty da.mn famous for Elvis.

[McFarlandProps]

02:13 PM on 05/10/2010

To all affected Tennesseans, we have most all of the counties on the Disaster Relief Aid approved and FEMA is moving into local areas, ie. in Wilson County, they are taking up residence in the Prime Outlet Mall. You need to assess your damage, take pictures, call your insurance company, then call your local emergency management agency and report your damage, they may or may not come out. They will tell you where you need to report to your local FEMA offices (give them a few days to get set up). FEMA will give you your papers that you will need to fill out. Don't worry about missing something, they check you in and, when you leave, someone will check you out and if you missed something, they will point it out! Be patient and, in the meantime, don't forget if you need help, call your local churches and community support groups or the Red Cross. If you have lost a pet, please contact your local shelter and pound in case they show up somewhere downriver. A horse was found 14 miles downriver 2 days ago, he's fine and home! If you can, keep donating to your charity of choice and don't be shy about checking on your neighbors.

[James Leo]

01:51 PM on 05/10/2010

I feel for these people but as log as they continue to Bash Obama, the Federal Govt, empathy and vote Republican, they will have to look somewhere else for money. I contributed to the relief for New O'rleans and Haiti. Nashville is going to have to wait.

[DrewDaugherty]

02:09 PM on 05/10/2010

Nashville is a DNC stronghold in the Vol State. Thanks for being petty!

[anelder]

05:43 PM on 05/10/2010

and foolish, and mean spirited, and vengeful and most of all wrong.

thank you and fanned

[russpix]

02:28 PM on 05/10/2010

Nashville went for Obama big time in 2008 and, for now at least, has Democratic majorities in both houses of its legislature. Democratic governor, as well. Hmmm... You don't seem real concerned with facts... say, are you a Republican? You just wrote off a city of 1.5 million - the city where sit-ins were invented in the 60s. Our rednecks get lots of coverage for their outlandish statements and positions because Media loves a car wreck. But we are a Blue city. Besides all that, it's hard to believe anyone who places a value on suffering based on the victim's political leanings has the 'gnads to present himself as a progressive. For shame.

[James Leo]

02:40 PM on 05/10/2010

my sincere apologies to the both of you and to the people of Nashville. Seriously, I will send them some funds this week. Like so many, I fall for the stereotypes and I should know better.
I guess the Harold Ford Jr. incident left a bad taste in my mouth I didn't care for the man but race bating campaign ads was uncalled for. Hope you understand

[anelder]

05:45 PM on 05/10/2010

Thanks for updating facts not fiction

[Enock Zamora]

01:43 PM on 05/10/2010

I wonder how many of these Republican polititions are hiding in their (closet), wondering how they are going to explain these community (organizer's)-(relief-group's), to the think tanks of the Republican party? The Communist are here?
For those that can not help directly with the relief effort in Tennessee, please sent a prayer of love for them. tks....

[DrewDaugherty]

02:09 PM on 05/10/2010

Nashville is a big DNC area.

[BonAir]

08:47 AM on 05/11/2010

So next time there is help needed we should get the political affiliation of the area before making our decision as to whether to donate help? What the h.e.l.l. is wrong with 'you" people.