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Heavy rain floods photographer's studio in Wilson County
By Nikki Hauser at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Serious storms passed through much of the Mid-State Wednesday night. In parts of Wilson County, heavy rain brought major flooding.Angela Seats' photography studio was washed out, and she lost both AC in her home and several pieces of work equipment."I sat at the top of the driveway and just looke...
Key takeaway Angela Seats' photography studio was washed out, and she lost both AC in her home and several pieces of work equipment.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The flooding of Angela Seats' photography studio in Wilson County raises concerns about the need for effective flood mitigation measures in the Mid-State area. As a single parent relying on her business for income, Seats' livelihood is now at risk due to the destruction of her equipment and studio. Her plea for help from local authorities or the Corps of Engineers is a stark reminder of the complexities of jurisdictional boundaries in flood-prone areas. With her studio situated on county property, near a city boundary, and a creek overseen by the Corps of Engineers, it is unclear who will take responsibility for addressing the flooding issue. The community's swift response to help Seats clean her studio is a testament to the area's resilience, but a long-term solution is needed to prevent such disasters in the future, and it will be crucial to see how local authorities respond to her call for action.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Serious storms passed through much of the Mid-State Wednesday night. In parts of Wilson County, heavy rain brought major flooding.Angela Seats' photography studio was washed out, and she lost both AC in her home and several pieces of work equipment."I sat at the top of the driveway and just looke...
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