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Murfreesboro man says new schools built across the street are causing flooding at his home
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Robb Coles , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the flooding issue are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
A resident of Murfreesboro is experiencing flooding issues at his home. The problems began about a year ago. Heavy storms are causing water to flow into his yard.
The man's home is near a school property. A retention pond is located across the street from his house. During storms, the pond fills with water.
Further details about the flooding issue are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF. The resident believes the construction of nearby schools is connected to the flooding problems he is experiencing.
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Category: schools Published: August 12, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A resident of Murfreesboro is experiencing flooding issues at his home. The problems began about a year ago. Heavy storms are causing water to flow into his yard. The man's home is near a school…
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