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Photo shows how flooding completely washed away massive chunk of Tennessee driveway
By Li Cohen at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
ETHRIDGE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A driveway in Lawrence County was seemingly split in half after floodwaters rushed through on Tuesday. The Ethridge Fire Department shared an image of the gaping hole that has divided the pavement, and water now runs through the bottom of where the driveway once sat. Rela...
Key takeaway She also said that the driveway previously experienced flooding damage in the late ‘90s, early 2000s.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The devastating image of a washed-away driveway in Lawrence County raises concerns about the vulnerability of infrastructure in flood-prone areas of the Midstate. With the affected driveway situated near a busy road, the potential for accidents and disruptions to traffic flow is a pressing worry. The fact that this driveway has experienced flooding damage before, dating back to the late 1990s and early 2000s, suggests a recurring problem that may require more permanent solutions. As the National Weather Service's Flood Watch indicates, the threat of heavy rain and flooding is not limited to this one incident, and residents in saturated areas of the Midstate should be prepared for potential hazards. The coming days will be crucial in assessing the extent of damage and taking steps to mitigate the impact of future flooding events on local roads and properties.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? ETHRIDGE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A driveway in Lawrence County was seemingly split in half after floodwaters rushed through on Tuesday. The Ethridge Fire Department shared an image of the gaping hole that has divided the pavement, and water now runs through the bottom of where the driveway once sat. Rela...
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