Knoxville flooding throughout the years [Video]

Papermill Drive has gone underwater due to flash floods in West Knoxville for years. The city says it has a plan to address it, similar to other projects.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Papermill Drive is one spot in Knoxville that’s notorious for flooding. The problem dates back years, but city leaders said they’re looking into a solution.

Residents and business owners said the long history of flooding and drainage problems is a big disruption.

“Especially during flash flooding,” said Ed Bolden-Greer, the president and CEO of Arbor College School of Massage. “In our back parking lot, we’ll get 3 – 6 inches of water. It leaves mud all over everything. Traffic goes to a stop.”

On Tuesday, a flash flood caused standing water to gather at the intersection of Papermill Drive and Westfield Road in front of Alchemy Salon.

“It came up the highest that I’ve ever seen it come up,” said Aisla Riley, the salon’s director. “The whole …

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