Nashville, Back from the Flood!

Music City experienced historic flooding on the first two days in May of 2010. Over 13 inches of rain was recorded over a two day period, doubling the previous record.

The Cumberland River reached nearly 12 feet above flood stage and it topped out just under 52 (51.9 feet) before the waters began to finally recede. Hundreds of people were rescued from their homes by boat and canoe.

The Nashville Flood of 2010 displaced thousands of residents and flooded hundreds of businesses which included extensive damage to the Grand Old Opry, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and the Opryland Hotel.

This flood was the 10th highest flood of all time recorded in Nashville History.

This historic flooding had a profound effect on Nashville DJs and the venues that they serve.  Many DJs found themselves with empty calendars after brides were informed that their venue was under water and 6-8 months away from being open.  We have seen many of our friends go out of business and others face taking on a full time job to pay their bills while we all waited to see if Nashville would get up off her knees and rise above the tide.

We are happy to say that that day has come and the DJ Retreat 2011 is going to be a celebration like we have never seen before in Music City.