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Lyles, TN

Disaster Description

Tennessee saw record amounts of rain in May, 2010. Dozens of people were killed and thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed. Many of the homes affected by the flooding were also damaged by three tornadoes that tore through the area around the same time.

 

Lyles, TN is located 40 miles southwest of Nashville in Hickman County. Hickman County is a rural area defined by numerous rivers, streams, springs and scenic waterfalls. The small population of approximately 20,000 people is involved in numerous industries such as agriculture, timbering, iron and steel works. Over 18% of the population lives below the poverty line. 

 

MDS Response

MDS volunteers began building relationships with the local long-term recovery committee soon after the storms and through strong partnerships, clients in need and funding are being brought together. Volunteers will be serving throughout Hickman County both doing repair work and building new homes and will be staying at the Cedar Crest Camp, owned by the United Methodist Church. 

 

 

Photo Gallery

Chester Miller installing flooring in the L house

Chester installing flooring at Mr. Doyle's house.

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Lillian Unrau and Anieta Elias presenting Mr. Dwight with a quilt and a wall hanging.

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Clients Ann and Andy, with their daughter at their home blessing.

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Project Directors, Albert and Lillian pray a prayer of blessing for client Dwight at the house blessing service in Lyles, TN.

The Faassens with their family at their home blessing

Clients, David and Tammy, with their family at the house blessing for their home.

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The last crew at the Lyles project.

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Mr. Dwight's house.

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Tayler mudding at Ms. Tammy's house.

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Henry working on a vanity at Mr. Andy's house.

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Cody and Brett working on the hardwood floor at Ms. Ann's and Mr. Andy's house.

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Clients, Mr. David and Mrs. Susan, from Lyles, TN, receive a quilted wall hanging from MDS volunteer, Dottie Reed.

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Trusses being delivered to Mr. Dwight's home in a snowstorm.

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Dale and crew rebuild the roof over Mr. Gregory's mobile home.

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Martha June and Ken give Mr. Andy and Mrs. Ann a quilt.

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Students have devotions before heading out to work.

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Building Mr. Andy and Ms. Ann's house.

The kitchen help

Our wonderful cooks!

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Ms. Goldie receives a blanket at her home dedication.

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Lyles camp main lodge.

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Martha serves dinner to a case worker.

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Ms. Ann and Mr. Andy's house.

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Working on Mr. Andy and Ms. Ann's house.

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Duane works under a home in Lyles, TN.

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Project Director, Jerry, making connections.

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Jerry and Mr. D. work on the insulation.

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Jerry, Duane and Mr. and Mrs. D work on the roof.

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Jerry and Leonard work on clean up.

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Jerry works on the siding.

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Leonard working in Lyles, TN.

Project Reports

Weekly Report for Lyles

March 25, 2011

This past week we welcomed volunteers from Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS and from Ohio. Much work was accomplished. Mr. Dwight- The final finishing touches were done on the electrical, plumbing, kitchen cabinets and on the...[more]

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MDS Lyles

Cedar Crest Camp

7900 Cedar Crest Camp Road

Lyles, TN 37098

 

E-mail: lyles(at)mds.mennonite.net

Project Directors

Project Start Date: 10/30/10

Project End Date: 04/02/11

Project is closed

Volunteers to Date: 244

Jobs Started: 28

Jobs Completed: 23

 

Current Situation
05.17.2012


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Sunrise 05:38 am
Sunset 07:47 pm

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