I'm in northeast TN as well and we were spared. My heart breaks for all those who were affected. I've been to the area that was hit and can't imagine it under water. I know the Red Cross is there helping from our region and tonight locally they are having a fund raiser. RC says they need monies to help as they can get things in bulk for less than if individuals buy and send things themselves.
It will take a long time to get that area back to it's old self -- beautiful!
Prayers going out to all involved.