Thank you for finally bringing light to what happened here in Tennessee. No one seemed to notice the suffering, devastation right in our own backyard 😢 Thanks for taking the time to show all this.
You’re definitely a gifted storyteller, Ryan. I’m in Texas, but my parents grew up in Middle & Southeast Tennessee. This is a story of tragedy AND hope that needs to be kept alive. Thank you
Me and my wife live in the camper on AJ Willis Rd. please point your camera at what was peoples homes otherwise no one understands the severity and impact of the destruction. Teddy is my neighbor. He and his wife and family had a beautiful home they are good people like just about everyone here in the area. Our house was just behind were the camper sets. We are 500 ft from the river. The water was 12-14 ft deep at our home. We have been here 32 years this March. Thank you for covering our area and the surrounding areas to tell the story of what happened here also.
I am a former "dog walker" and I noticed that while walking dogs, people are more likely to stop and talk to you compared to if you were walking alone. 🙂 Moon is such a beautiful girl!! It's wonderful that you are documenting the destruction of Helene. Years from now, people can look back and see what devastation hit the small rural areas along the many rivers that wind through the Blue Ridge and Appalachia. Love your videos! I've been a sub for a good while - I've seen you grow with your videos - in editing, music, etc. You do a great job!
I didn’t know Tennessee had been hit this hard. So sad to see the people who lost all. No doubt there were others that lost loved ones in this horrible tragedy. God bless you for showing that there are so many more who need help.
Ryan, you’re telling the families stories with compassion and empathy, which makes all the difference in the world. Please continue to do so, it will take you far in life.
There are probably a lot more areas that haven’t had any news coverage. You are doing an amazing job telling these peoples stories. Keep up the great work. You are a kind and truthful person. The world needs more like you. The devastation is so far and wide it’s hard to even imagine a storm this horrible. I also live in East TN but was about 30 miles away from the hard impact of the river areas. We had rain and flooding with several trees down but nothing like the towns that are near the river. God may be showing you these towns so you can cover them. Follow the river and see where it leads you. Thank you.
I’m in Colorado but I follow your stories. It’s heartbreaking to see this but so necessary. Thank you for bringing these things to light. Those of us who cannot see with our own eyes depend on people like you to understand the devastation that has so horribly been ignored.
On Christmas day I drove into Bumpus cove community. Got to talk with a guy who lives in house up on side of hill. He told me that the river was up around 45 feet whet flood waters came rushing by his place. Water almost got 8nto basement of his house which was easily built about 25 feet up on hill side off Bumpus cove road.
Keep writing Ryan. People will find you and learn so much about the terrible storm that almost wiped away Tennessee North Carolina, and several other cities! Your voice draws your listeners in and you prick our hearts with compassion for all those who lost their life and those who lost everything they own. God bless you as you journey through these damaged cities!
You and Jenn are two of the most empathetic people, I can feel it [ if that makes sense since I don't know the both of you personally] and God is with you both. I believe He uses tragedies to bring people and communities together and to help us to love one another. You and Jenn are shining examples of all of that. God bless you. Sending love and prayers from Tx.
Ryan I found your channel while desperate to find information about my state. I have to tell you, I've watched you and cried and cried, and appreciated your heart and your efforts. This video, I'm just thinking what a great narrator your are, what a great storyteller you are. Your voice is kind, I think a reflection of your inner spirit. I appreciate you and hope you are managing the heartache you encounter. And you may have 20K subscribers, but trust me, that number will grow. Thank you for keeping these folks' story out there for everyone to see. Our states have been forgotten, but for the folks like you that keep hope alive. Thank you.
My family and I used to camp at Kinser Park in Greeneville TN. It suffered significant damage to. Just saddens me so much. I love in NE TN. 💔 Kingsport
God is still hijacking hearts for Helene...I wept and prayed all day yesterday...suddenly, after 3 mos, it feels like it just happened 😢. Know that we are standing, believing, praying...still hoping and waiting for miracles, too. Fresh faith, renewed HOPE to recover the lost. Love your videos, yes #storyteller. ✝️🙏🙄 #NOTforgotten
@servant-of-cats Me, too, alot of grief for missing 🙏 and their loved ones waiting to hear💔😮💨. ~side note~ ❤️ your title/name 🫴🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈 @servant-of-cats 👍
@@propheticforensics Most people don't get that name. LOL. I have 3 rescues, all raised from kittens. They own me, I admit it. This disaster does feel like it just happened, with every video. Glad we are both praying.
I still call the yellow building the KOA building the old Chucky trading Post that's what it was called when I was growing up man this is so sad it makes me want to cry every time I see one of these videos most of my happy places the places I love the most are all gone life will never be the same for me
Teddy is a really good person, he has been to my house before, I didnt find out for a couple weeks that he lost his home, i pray that FEMA does help him and his family!! He has worked hard for what he had and he deserves to have it back!!
G'day mate, I live in Newcastle NSW Australia and keep asking questions, document their intervidual stories. You've already got one story, but ask first if they want to tell, you might expose hidden emotions. And I just subscribed. Make this your mission.
Thank you for documenting and reporting on this area. I have shared your videos for the past month or so. My friend lives between the KOA and fire department. His house was about 1 year old and got washed off the foundation and about 800' into the tomato field next to him. He was able to salvage the structure and have it moved back to the location it previously was was that's as far as FEMA money will help. Ive helped try to clean up along with his son-in-law from Florida brought some equipment to help. Even with his son in law or myself charging him for the equipment and work there is tons of work to be done to make it livable again. But FEMA money is a laughable amount to expect someone to rebuild. He had a new mortgage for the house and property. His insurance didn't pay a dime. He can actually use any help volunteers would like to help. He has gutted his house and has to build the foundation back and sit it back down and completely redo his house. He had started building air bnb as a retirement plan that got destroyed as well. I had worked more than a year off and on cleaning up the property. There was a mobile home not 10 feet from where i had torn one down last year. I can imagine its very overwhelming to be at your limit on credit and have nothing to show for it but a unlivable home and piles of trash and toxic chemicals in the dirt. If you can bring attention to some more of these situations people are left in. He can tell you exactly how much FEMA has helped. I can tell you that the amount of my amount due at that time was about half what FEMA did. I told him to forget about paying me and try to rebuild. He does have a donated camper hes working on to start staying in.
In the immediate area of this video there are 2 still missing. Nancy Tucker from Tittle Circle area (above the collapsed bridge) and Steve Cloyd from Charlie Carson Rd (below the collapsed bridge). I am a local, grew up here and learned to drive on AJ Willis and Bumpus Cove Rd. My best friend and her family lost their homes in Embreeville on Bumpus Cove Rd. There truly are no words.
Did you know that that Lithium Company was slowly releasing water from the reservoir that the lithium was under in NW North Carolina? What if, due to the storm conditions, a plug was pulled? Was this a reservoir where lithium was under or previous minerals are??
Thank you for finally bringing light to what happened here in Tennessee. No one seemed to notice the suffering, devastation right in our own backyard 😢
Thanks for taking the time to show all this.
You’re definitely a gifted storyteller, Ryan. I’m in Texas, but my parents grew up in Middle & Southeast Tennessee. This is a story of tragedy AND hope that needs to be kept alive. Thank you
Me and my wife live in the camper on AJ Willis Rd. please point your camera at what was peoples homes otherwise no one understands the severity and impact of the destruction. Teddy is my neighbor. He and his wife and family had a beautiful home they are good people like just about everyone here in the area.
Our house was just behind were the camper sets. We are 500 ft from the river. The water was 12-14 ft deep at our home. We have been here 32 years this March.
Thank you for covering our area and the surrounding areas to tell the story of what happened here also.
I am a former "dog walker" and I noticed that while walking dogs, people are more likely to stop and talk to you compared to if you were walking alone. 🙂 Moon is such a beautiful girl!! It's wonderful that you are documenting the destruction of Helene. Years from now, people can look back and see what devastation hit the small rural areas along the many rivers that wind through the Blue Ridge and Appalachia.
Love your videos! I've been a sub for a good while - I've seen you grow with your videos - in editing, music, etc. You do a great job!
Thank you!
Thanks for covering Bumpass Cove. Many people without homes. 😢
Such a beautiful stretch of the Nolichucki. Stayed there last summer and planned to return this year. Everything gone. Washed away. So very sad.
I didn’t know Tennessee had been hit this hard. So sad to see the people who lost all. No doubt there were others that lost loved ones in this horrible tragedy. God bless you for showing that there are so many more who need help.
Thank you. Being a North Carolinian, I truly appreciate what you are doing.
Ryan, you’re telling the families stories with compassion and empathy, which makes all the difference in the world. Please continue to do so, it will take you far in life.
😢 so heartbreaking to watch your home floating away 💔
I appreciate you covering this..I will never forget!!
There are probably a lot more areas that haven’t had any news coverage. You are doing an amazing job telling these peoples stories. Keep up the great work. You are a kind and truthful person. The world needs more like you. The devastation is so far and wide it’s hard to even imagine a storm this horrible. I also live in East TN but was about 30 miles away from the hard impact of the river areas. We had rain and flooding with several trees down but nothing like the towns that are near the river.
God may be showing you these towns so you can cover them. Follow the river and see where it leads you. Thank you.
I’m 60 been in Erwin my whole life. It will never be the same 😢
Keep doing what guys are do Ryan …… I love that you don’t leave people or other tragedies go overlooked and forgotten ❤ so much love and respect
I’m in Colorado but I follow your stories. It’s heartbreaking to see this but so necessary. Thank you for bringing these things to light. Those of us who cannot see with our own eyes depend on people like you to understand the devastation that has so horribly been ignored.
@@MariaMovesMountains Well said Maria. I’m in Oregon and I’m continually looking for updates. I am so heartbroken for them all.
I’m so glad someone is finally is covering tn
❤ Be careful around these areas. Lots of toxins & contamination that can be harmful to you, but especially your sweet pup. ❤ from nc
Just keep doig what your doing Ryan. We are listening. Never forget. ❤🙏🏻😥
On Christmas day I drove into Bumpus cove community. Got to talk with a guy who lives in house up on side of hill. He told me that the river was up around 45 feet whet flood waters came rushing by his place. Water almost got 8nto basement of his house which was easily built about 25 feet up on hill side off Bumpus cove road.
That's crazy. I drove down bumpus cove road a few days after interviewing Teddy and I just couldn't believe what I was seeing.
Keep writing Ryan. People will find you and learn so much about the terrible storm that almost wiped away Tennessee North Carolina, and several other cities! Your voice draws your listeners in and you prick our hearts with compassion for all those who lost their life and those who lost everything they own. God bless you as you journey through these damaged cities!
Thank you so much for saying that, it really means a lot.
If it isn't documented, then we forget. And forgetting prevents us from learning.
You and Jenn are two of the most empathetic people, I can feel it [ if that makes sense since I don't know the both of you personally] and God is with you both. I believe He uses tragedies to bring people and communities together and to help us to love one another. You and Jenn are shining examples of all of that. God bless you. Sending love and prayers from Tx.
Ryan I found your channel while desperate to find information about my state. I have to tell you, I've watched you and cried and cried, and appreciated your heart and your efforts. This video, I'm just thinking what a great narrator your are, what a great storyteller you are. Your voice is kind, I think a reflection of your inner spirit. I appreciate you and hope you are managing the heartache you encounter. And you may have 20K subscribers, but trust me, that number will grow. Thank you for keeping these folks' story out there for everyone to see. Our states have been forgotten, but for the folks like you that keep hope alive. Thank you.
Thank you - that means so much to me, I really appreciate that!
Thank you for your beautiful and heartbreaking video Ryan. If it weren’t for videos like yours, the general public would never know…
Thank you for your honesty and checking on those in need!
My family and I used to camp at Kinser Park in Greeneville TN. It suffered significant damage to. Just saddens me so much. I love in NE TN. 💔 Kingsport
God is still hijacking hearts for Helene...I wept and prayed all day yesterday...suddenly, after 3 mos, it feels like it just happened 😢. Know that we are standing, believing, praying...still hoping and waiting for miracles, too. Fresh faith, renewed HOPE to recover the lost.
Love your videos, yes #storyteller. ✝️🙏🙄
#NOTforgotten
I cry every time, vacillating between horror and shock and tears.
@servant-of-cats Me, too, alot of grief for missing 🙏 and their loved ones waiting to hear💔😮💨.
~side note~
❤️ your title/name
🫴🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈
@servant-of-cats 👍
@@propheticforensics Most people don't get that name. LOL. I have 3 rescues, all raised from kittens. They own me, I admit it. This disaster does feel like it just happened, with every video. Glad we are both praying.
@@servant-of-cats ✝️🌬️🕊️
#helene
The area around Taylor bridge is known as the Lamar community, the first bridge you crossed in the video was Jackson bridge
Wasn't trying to be mean or negative, thank you for documenting the devastated areas, I live 3 miles from Taylor Bridge
Keep telling the story brother! Thanks!
Thank you!
I still call the yellow building the KOA building the old Chucky trading Post that's what it was called when I was growing up man this is so sad it makes me want to cry every time I see one of these videos most of my happy places the places I love the most are all gone life will never be the same for me
Teddy is a really good person, he has been to my house before, I didnt find out for a couple weeks that he lost his home, i pray that FEMA does help him and his family!! He has worked hard for what he had and he deserves to have it back!!
I just don't know how they hold it together. I guess these folks are strong and they hold one another up. Heartbreaking.
Hey there! I have a golden named Sunny! I found you and your wife as i was watching the flooding videos. Thank you for what you all do.
Thank you for coming to this side. I live in Erwin. This is just one of the areas on the TN side that we're devastated. It will never be the same.
THANK YOU. If you don't, no one will know. ❤
I will listen and tell others.
Thank you so much
Ocean. Swallowed. The. Mountains.
I for one watch all your vids, and share. I appreciate you doing this.
Moon Adores her PaPa Ryan ❤
This rips my heart out !
G'day mate, I live in Newcastle NSW Australia and keep asking questions, document their intervidual stories. You've already got one story, but ask first if they want to tell, you might expose hidden emotions. And I just subscribed. Make this your mission.
My daughter and her family live in Johnson City for 17 years now. Originally from Gladwin, MI
Well said ryan
Thank you for documenting and reporting on this area. I have shared your videos for the past month or so. My friend lives between the KOA and fire department. His house was about 1 year old and got washed off the foundation and about 800' into the tomato field next to him. He was able to salvage the structure and have it moved back to the location it previously was was that's as far as FEMA money will help. Ive helped try to clean up along with his son-in-law from Florida brought some equipment to help. Even with his son in law or myself charging him for the equipment and work there is tons of work to be done to make it livable again. But FEMA money is a laughable amount to expect someone to rebuild. He had a new mortgage for the house and property. His insurance didn't pay a dime. He can actually use any help volunteers would like to help. He has gutted his house and has to build the foundation back and sit it back down and completely redo his house. He had started building air bnb as a retirement plan that got destroyed as well. I had worked more than a year off and on cleaning up the property. There was a mobile home not 10 feet from where i had torn one down last year. I can imagine its very overwhelming to be at your limit on credit and have nothing to show for it but a unlivable home and piles of trash and toxic chemicals in the dirt. If you can bring attention to some more of these situations people are left in. He can tell you exactly how much FEMA has helped. I can tell you that the amount of my amount due at that time was about half what FEMA did. I told him to forget about paying me and try to rebuild. He does have a donated camper hes working on to start staying in.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our town Marshall, looked like a War Zone!!!
❤❤❤ Beautiful song ……. What’s it called please.
"Keep It Hidden" by Snow Bones. It's an artist on Epidemic Sound. I agree, it's a very moving song!
@@ryanfindstruththank you ❤
My Nelson home place is here.
You were living in Northern California? I'm from Sonora and live in Angels Camp. You definitely have my support out here.
No, I was a writer for hire and worked remotely, the woman I wrote for,.one of my clients, lived in California. And thank you for your support!
How many people are still missing ? Does anyone know?
In the immediate area of this video there are 2 still missing. Nancy Tucker from Tittle Circle area (above the collapsed bridge) and Steve Cloyd from Charlie Carson Rd (below the collapsed bridge). I am a local, grew up here and learned to drive on AJ Willis and Bumpus Cove Rd. My best friend and her family lost their homes in Embreeville on Bumpus Cove Rd. There truly are no words.
Did you know that that Lithium Company was slowly releasing water from the reservoir that the lithium was under in NW North Carolina? What if, due to the storm conditions, a plug was pulled? Was this a reservoir where lithium was under or previous minerals are??
Where are the people in there free RV CAMPERS
I personally know of more than a few families who have received campers. May I ask why you are asking?
Heartbreaking 💔