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🌀 Over $110 Billion Dollar In Damages So Far! 🌀

🌀 Over $110 Billion Dollar In Damages So Far! 🌀

🌊 And There Are 2 More Potential Hurricanes Forming! 🌊

September 29, 2024

Happy Sunday To The HubCity Community!

We have all been hearing about how bad the storms were across the southwest over the last few days but many don’t realize how bad things are in some areas!

In Today’s “HubCity Newsletter”:

The 10 States That Were Impacted by Hurricane Helene ⛈️
Regions in Tennessee That Were Impacted 3️⃣
How This Will Impact Jackson & West Tennessee 🆘
Weekly Events For The Kids 🛝
Weekly Events For The Whole Family 🎡

Read Time: 3 - 5 Minutes

Diving Right In!

⛈️ The 10 States That Were Impacted by Hurricane Helene ⛈️

Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction across ten Southeastern states, wreaking havoc with powerful winds, relentless rainfall, and severe flooding. The states hardest hit include

While the coastal states saw the worst of the storm's fury, inland states like Tennessee still faced significant challenges.

The overall cost of the damage across these ten states is estimated at the moment to be around $110 billion. If divided equally, this would be roughly $11 billion per state, though the real impact varies. Tennessee’s damage estimates could climb to $5 billion or more, considering the widespread flooding and infrastructure damage across Middle and East Tennessee.

Florida and Georgia faced the brunt of the hurricane, with catastrophic coastal damage, while North and South Carolina experienced severe flooding. Tennessee’s impact was primarily from flooding and wind damage, particularly in Middle and East Tennessee, where emergency response efforts are ongoing.

3️⃣ Regions in Tennessee That Were Impacted 3️⃣

The major cities of Chattanooga and Knoxville and entire counties like Cocke, Sevier, Jefferson, Greene and Unicoi saw heavy flooding, downed power lines, and wind damage. It would be an understatement to say that East Tennessee got hit hard! They experienced swollen rivers, landslides, and washed-out roads, collapsed bridges and a dam that almost failed, which has all hampered both transportation and emergency efforts.

Although Tennessee is inland, the storm’s intensity led to significant infrastructure damage in these regions, causing disruptions to daily life and emergency services. The damage, though less severe than in coastal states, has required a large-scale response, with restoration efforts focused on clearing roads, restoring power, and supporting displaced families.

While West Tennessee and Jackson were spared the worst, the devastation in other parts of the state will have ripple effects that impact the entire region.

🆘 How This Will Impact Jackson & West Tennessee 🆘

Even though Jackson and West Tennessee avoided the direct impact of Hurricane Helene, the storm’s aftermath will still affect the area. As the state turns its focus to recovery efforts in Middle and East Tennessee, resources including manpower and funding will likely be reallocated.

This could lead to delays in public projects and infrastructure improvements that had been planned for West Tennessee.

With statewide damage potentially exceeding $5 billion, Tennessee’s budget and resources will be heavily focused on rebuilding and repairing affected areas. Projects in West Tennessee may take a backseat as the state prioritizes recovery in the hardest-hit regions.

Tennessee is known as the “Volunteer State,” and this title will surely come to life in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Many individuals from Jackson and across West Tennessee will likely volunteer their time and skills to assist in rebuilding efforts in Middle and East Tennessee. Whether through organized relief efforts or personal initiatives, the people of Jackson and West Tennessee will show their solidarity by lending a hand where needed.

Additionally, Jackson residents are likely to feel personal connections to the recovery efforts. With Tennessee being a closely connected state, many people in West Tennessee have family, friends, or business ties to the areas most impacted by the storm. This sense of connection may drive local fundraising efforts and charitable initiatives to support recovery.

Economically, Jackson could also see some shifts. While local public projects may be delayed, there may be opportunities for businesses and workers to contribute to the rebuilding of the state’s infrastructure, especially in industries like construction and transportation.

Although Jackson and West Tennessee were spared the direct destruction of Hurricane Helene, the statewide impact will still be felt. From resource reallocation to volunteer efforts and personal connections, the recovery process will influence the region for months to come. Jackson’s response, alongside the rest of Tennessee, will be a testament to the resilience and unity that define the “Volunteer State.”

Please stay aware because there are several other disturbances being monitored in the Gulf & Atlantic and Tennessee may be in for another round of severe weather. (Other Storm Systems.)

Alright that’s a wrap from us this week! We truly value your support and opinion so please take a moment and answer this week's poll! After that is your list of Curated Events for The Kids and The Family!

What do you think is the most important priority for Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene?

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The Kid Zone
This Week’s Curated Events!
Monday, September 30th - Sunday, October 6th

Monday, September 30th

Story Time 📖
Date: Monday, September 30th
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free

Tuesday, October 1st

Exoplanets: Discovering New Worlds 🔭
Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free
Additional Details: No Food Or Drinks Allowed. Please 15 Minutes Early & No Entry Once The Show Starts.

National Night Out Block
Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Jackson Police Department
Price: Free
Additional Details: Join Us For A Free, Safe & Fun Night Out! There Will Be Plenty Of Games, Free Food, Vendors & So Much More!

Wednesday, October 2nd

Casey Jones Craft Camp 🎨
Date: Wednesday, October 2nd
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool

Story Time Station 📖
Date: Wednesday, October 2nd
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool

Thursday, October 3rd

JMCL Family Game Night 🎲
Date: Thursday, October 3rd
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Main Library
Price: Free
Additional Details: This Is A Game Night For The Whole Family! Come Play Chess, Checkers, Monopoly, Uno, Catan & So Many Other Fun Games We Have.

Friday, October 4th

Historical Hayride 🐴
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
Price: $5.00 (Registration Is Required)
Additional Details: Join Our Park Rangers On This Historical Hayride As We Learn The History Of The Mounds & The People Who Built Them!

Exoplanets: Discovering New Worlds 🔭
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free
Additional Details: No Food Or Drinks Allowed. Please 15 Minutes Early & No Entry Once The Show Starts.

Saturday, October 5th

Historical Hayride 🐴
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
Price: $5.00 (Registration Is Required)
Additional Details: Join Our Park Rangers On This Historical Hayride As We Learn The History Of The Mounds & The People Who Built Them!

Nerf Wars 🎯
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Beech Bluff Recreation Center
Price: $3
Additional Details: Join Us For A Fun Session Of Nerf Gun Excitement! (We Will Have A Limited Number Of Nerf Guns Available.) Safety Glasses & Darts Provided. We Encourage You To Bring Your Own Nerf “DART” Gun As Well. (Ball/Pellet Guns Not Allowed!)

Open Play Toddler Hangout 🚼
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 10:00 AM - 11: 30 AM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free

Family Fun
This Week’s Curated Events!
Monday, September 30th - Sunday, October 6th

Monday, September 30th

Story Time 📖
Date: Monday, September 30th
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free

American Sign Language Class
Date: Monday, September 30th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free
Ages: All Ages Welcome

September Mommy + Me
Date: Monday, September 30th
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: St. Augustine (Library)
Ages: 2 to 4 Years Old (Siblings Welcomed)
Additional Details: Are You Ready For Our Special Monthly Event! Join Us As We Read, Craft, & Snack As We Give Local Families The Opportunity To Learn About Our Classical Christian Education.
Hosted By: St. Augustine School

October Hub City Flea Market
Date: Monday, September 30th
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Jackson Fairgrounds
Price: Free Entry

Tuesday, October 1st

Deals & Steals Family Consignment Sale 👚
Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Sears Building
Price: Free Entry
Additional Details: Are You Ready For Dollar Tuesday? All Items In Our Designated Area Will Be $1!

Wednesday, October 2nd

Casey Jones Craft Camp 🎨
Date: Wednesday, October 2nd
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool

Story Time Station 📖
Date: Wednesday, October 2nd
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool

Thursday, October 3rd

Fall In The Gardens 🍂
Date: Thursday, October 3rd
Time: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: West TN AgResearch and Education Center
Price: Free
Additional Details: Come On Out For Guided Garden Tours, Guest Speakers, Wagon Tours, Local Vendors, Food Trucks & So Much More! (These Events Are For Thursday Only!)

Story Time 📖
Date: Thursday, October 3rd
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free

Friday, October 4th

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics 🎼
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: Click For Pricing!

Northwest Acres Estate Sale 🛋️
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: 2943 Bells Hwy
Additional Information: Something For Everyone & All Offers Will Be Considered.

Leepers Lane Home Run Derby ⚾
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Leeper Lane Park
Price: $10 Buy In
Additional Details: Calling All Baseball Players For A 3 Round Home Run Derby, With The First Pitch Starting At 6:30 PM. The First Place Winner Will Take Home 60% Of The Buy In! 2nd & 3rd Place Will Split The Remain 40%.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics 🎼
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Ned
Price: Click For Pricing!

Fall In The Gardens (Fall Plant Sale Only) 🌼
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: West TN AgResearch and Education Center
Price: Free
Additional Details: Get Ready For Our Fall Plant Sale!

First Friday Art Walk 🖼️
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Jackson Walk
Additional Details: Explore local art throughout Downtown Jackson during the First Friday Art Walk. (Food Trucks, Art Venders, and Live Music On Site.)

Falcon Ridge Farm Fall Festival 🍂
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Falcon Ridge Farm
Price: $12.95 - $14.95 (Children 2 & Under Free)
Additional Details: There Will Be Tons Of Things To Do Here! Tractor-Drawn Wagon Rides, Corn Maze, Hay Fort, Goat Walks, Petting Zoo, 2 Playgrounds & Plenty More!

Saturday, October 5th

Northwest Acres Estate Sale 🛋️
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: 2943 Bells Hwy
Additional Information: Something For Everyone & All Offers Will Be Considered.

Open Play Toddler Hangout 🚼
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 10:00 AM - 11: 30 AM
Location: Downtown Library
Price: Free

Falcon Ridge Farm Fall Festival 🍂
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Falcon Ridge Farm
Price: $12.95 - $14.95 (Children 2 & Under Free)
Additional Details: There Will Be Tons Of Things To Do Here! Tractor-Drawn Wagon Rides, Corn Maze, Hay Fort, Goat Walks, Petting Zoo, 2 Playgrounds & Plenty More!

Historical Hayride 🐴
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
Price: $5.00 (Registration Is Required)
Additional Details: Join Our Park Rangers On This Historical Hayride As We Learn The History Of The Mounds & The People Who Built Them!

Birth Choice Walk For Life 🤱
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: West Jackson Baptist Church
Price: Free (Click To Register)
Additional Details: Come Out For Our Family Friendly Walk For Life Event! There Will Be Games, Activities & Food! Our Goal Is To Raise $100,000, All Donation Amounts Accepted!

Sunday, October 6th

Falcon Ridge Farm Fall Festival 🍂
Date: Sunday, October 6th
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Falcon Ridge Farm
Price: $12.95 - $14.95 (Children 2 & Under Free)
Additional Details: There Will Be Tons Of Things To Do Here! Tractor-Drawn Wagon Rides, Corn Maze, Hay Fort, Goat Walks, Petting Zoo, 2 Playgrounds & Plenty More!

Northwest Acres Estate Sale 🛋️
Date: Sunday, October 6th
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: 2943 Bells Hwy
Additional Information: Something For Everyone & All Offers Will Be Considered.

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