Metro Nashville buying flood-prone homes to reduce risk, convert land to green space

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — In an effort to reduce future flood risks and avoid tragedies tied to severe weather, Metro Nashville is continuing its initiative to purchase homes located in flood-prone areas across the city.

Metro recently acquired properties along White’s Creek, including one on Hummingbird Drive and another on Tucker Road in the Bordeaux-Haynes area — both regions with a history of flooding.

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