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Opry Mills closed at 1:00 p.m. Thursday due to potential flooding

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Opry Mills closed at 1:00 p.m. Thursday due to potential flooding from the Cumberland River.

The latest observed level for the Cumberland around 12:30 was 36.5 feet:

Sky 5 flew over the flooded areas this morning.

We will keep you updated as soon as we hear more about when the Opry will open again.

Tenn. mom invites son's organ recipients to do his favorite activity, dance

Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.

Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.

Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.

- Rhori Johnston