North Nashville Family Loses Home Minutes

After Power Comes Back On

Editor’s note: News Channel 4 reporter Steve Mehling covered the aftermath of Rickey Washington’s Family house fire. Check out his coverage and donate to help Rickey, his Mom and Dad rebuild.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A North Nashville family lost their home to a fire that started minutes after power was restored following a seven-day outage.

The Washington family home, where Rickey Washington’s parents have lived since 1973, appeared well-maintained from the outside, but the interior was destroyed by flames.

“It’s really hard because this is their whole livelihood. Now, it’s gone. It’s gone,” Washington said. “Their memories, all their memories, all the old paperwork. My mom, because she was a teacher, she used to keep some of the paperwork, you know, and stuff like that. That’s all gone. Those memories are gone.”

The family has deep roots in the neighborhood, where Washington’s mother worked as a teacher and his father coached basketball. The street is home to notable residents, including Ed Temple, the former track coach for Tennessee State University.

Read the full article and watch the video featuring our team member Rickey Washington here.

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Rickey and his folks are struggling to cover hotel costs and replace essential items, including Rickey’s work uniforms and clothing, which were lost in the fire. This is a difficult time for them, and any contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference.

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