***Media Advisory***
A Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Dedication will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024, for Humphreys Country flood victims. Governor Bill Lee will be in attendance. Senator Kerry Roberts asks for continued media coverage in remembering the lost and encouraging the rebuilding of this rural county and its communities.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2024
CONTACT Molly Gormley 615-741-5336
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) asks Tennessee media outlets to cover the Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Dedication in Waverly this Saturday to remember the 20 adults and children lost in the devasting Humphreys County flood of 2021. Governor Bill Lee will be in attendance and make remarks.
The vigil and dedication will be held at 7 pm, August 24, 2024, at 506 E. Main Street, Waverly, TN, next to the former Waverly Junior High School.
“We continue to call attention to the need for rebuilding homes, businesses, bridges, and – most important – lives. The flood claimed 20 lives, damaged or destroyed over 800 homes, and affected thousands of lives and livelihoods. In addition to rebuilding homes, we still need a new elementary school and a new junior high school. There is so much work left to do,” said Senator Roberts.
As he has since 2021, Senator Roberts will bicycle 100 miles on Saturday from his home in Springfield to the Humphreys County Courthouse in remembrance of the 20 lives lost and in support for those affected by the floods.
Click here for the story behind the ride. www.kerryroberts.com/waverly (originally posted on 10/12/21).
Estimate Schedule
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Official Start: 8:12 am, Robertson County Courthouse, Springfield, TN
Finish: 3:00 pm, Humphreys County Courthouse, Waverly, TN
The final 11 miles of the ride will follow the Trace Creek from McEwen to Waverly, where so much of the devastation occurred. Roberts will ride into Waverly on E. Main Street and finish at the Courthouse.
|
Mileage |
Early |
Late |
Location/Landmark |
|
0 |
8:00 AM |
8:00 AM |
Start from Senator Roberts' home |
|
3 |
8:12 AM |
8:14 AM |
Official start at Robertson County Courthouse, 501 S Main Street, Springfield, TN |
|
25 |
9:47 AM |
10:00 AM |
Cheatham County Courthouse, 100 Court Street, Ashland City, TN |
|
45 |
11:12 AM |
11:36 AM |
McDonalds, 2001 Hwy 47 N, White Bluff, TN |
|
55 |
11:55 AM |
12:24 PM |
Cracker Barrel, 115 Gum Station Road, Dickson, TN |
|
89 |
2:21 PM |
3:07 PM |
McEwen City Hall, 9586 US-70, McEwen, TN |
|
99 |
3:04 PM |
3:55 PM |
East Main Street/US-70, Waverly, TN |
|
100 |
3:08 PM |
4:00 PM |
Humphreys County Courthouse, Waverly, TN |
Day of Event Media Contact
Karin Landers 954-445-9837
Route Map
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/4710062791
Official Humphreys County Tourism Website
Donations
Visit www.visithumphreys.com (click "Flood Resources" at the top of home page for a donation link along with links to other volunteer or donation resources) or mail to United Way of Humphreys County, Box 212, Waverly, TN 37185
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