GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison described the scene in his county as apocalyptic and pled with residents and businesses to conserve water as much as possible.
Morrison told News Channel 11 on Saturday morning that every bridge that crosses the Nolichucky River is closed as Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews assess structural stability and damage.
Greeneville Chief of Police Steve Spano echoed the call to conserve water. A statement he posted to social media can be found below:
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