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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Climate
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Nolichucky Blooms complete projects at Helene impacted homes
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The David Crockett High School Future Farmers of America's (FFA) Nolichucky Blooms first on-site project took place on Wednesday. Through Nolichucky Blooms, students and volunteers help with planting and mulching needs around homes impacted by Hurricane Helene. 'We're getting together all these plants, we've got donations, we've got sponsors, we have a lot of sponsors, and the community has come together,' Journey Higgins, with Nolichucky Blooms, said. 'We're taking these plants that have been donated and planting them at houses that were affected by the flood.' On Wednesday, the group started at the home of Gary Cloyd, Steven Cloyd's brother. 'This is one of our things we wanted to focus on was helping the emotional aspect,' Higgins said. 'These people have been through so much, but most importantly, we want to see their spirits uplifted. It's more also just about a spiritual and emotional connection with these people as well.' For more information on Nolichucky Blooms, or to stay updated on donation needs and more, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
David Crockett FFA, Washington Co. Long-Term Recovery Group hosting plant drive for rebuilt flood homes
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — David Crockett High School's (DCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) and the Washington County Long-Term Recovery Group are teaming up to host a plant drive supporting families who have flood-damaged homes being rebuilt. DCHS FFA posted on social media that it is seeking volunteers and various tree and shrub donations throughout May. Donated plants will be used to beautify newly built or repaired houses along the Nolichucky River. Dozens of homes near the river were either wiped out or severely damaged during Hurricane Helene's floods. DCHS FFA said it's working with the Washington County Long-Term Recovery Group to gather plant donations and volunteers to help beautify rebuilt homes. FFA leaders said donations can be dropped off at David Crockett High School. Next week, announcements will be made regarding additional drop-off points and community partnerships. News Channel 11 will provide updates when those announcements are made. DCHS FFA provided the following flyer that gives donation suggestions: The post by Crockett's FFA can be found below: We are excited to announce Nolichucky Blooms! A plant drive is being hosted throughout our chapter in partnership with Washington County's Long-term recovery group. With this plant drive, we are looking for volunteers and donations to help us beautify newly built houses along the river that were damaged by Hurricane Helene. The drop-off location at the moment is at David Crockett High School. As we go we will have partnerships and other drop-off locations to be announced at a later date. We are so excited to get this plant drive going and can't wait to see how our community helps and comes together this next month or two! David Crockett High School FFA Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
