Davis Drive in Dyersburg, Tennessee, was closed due to flooding on April 10, 2025.
Recently, three additional counties in Tennessee have gained approval to access public assistance from FEMA as they work on recovery from the intense storm that struck in April.
Monday marked the announcement from FEMA that Carroll, Houston, and Wayne counties are now eligible for public assistance funding.
This means that local government entities and some nonprofit organizations impacted by severe weather events such as storms, winds, tornadoes, and flooding can apply for help.
These counties join others like Cheatham, Davidson, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, and more, which had public support approved back in June.
Additionally, private nonprofits offering essential services—think food kitchens, shelters, libraries, and schools—are also eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans from the Small Business Administration.
Those loans can provide up to $2 million for repairing or replacing damaged structures, equipment, or inventory. There are also Economic Injury Disaster Loans available for capital needs caused by such disasters.
Businesses and nonprofits in counties like Cheatham, Davidson, and Montgomery can apply for both types of loans.
On a side note, the possibility for loans extends to homeowners and tenants as well. They may qualify for up to $100,000 for various necessities like vehicles and furniture. Homeowners can request loans up to $500,000 for their primary residences.
The deadline for applications from homeowners and tenants in affected counties is August 19th.
Individual support totals $3 million
The administration has also greenlighted individual assistance for storm-impacted residents in several counties, including Cheatham and Davidson.
Eligible individuals can receive grants for temporary home repairs, support services, and coverage for uninsured losses, although FEMA doesn’t cover losses already insured.
As of July 14, FEMA had approved applications totaling around $3.4 million for individual assistance.
It’s worth noting that FEMA advises applicants to file claims with their insurance companies before applying for any grants.
Those affected can submit their claims through DisasterAssistance.gov or the FEMA Mobile App, or simply call 800-621-3362. Support is also offered at disaster recovery centers in eligible counties, although all centers are scheduled to close on July 4th. More information about these centers is available online.
Disaster Recovery Centers
*Dyer County: Bogota Community Center, 78 Sandy Lane, Bogota, Tennessee 38007
*Wilson County: Wilson County Fairgrounds, 945 E-Badour Parkway, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
*Montgomery County: Clarksville-Montgomery County Library, 350 Pageant Train, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040
*McNairy County: Latta Building, 205 W Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375
*Hardeman County: Safe Haven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Avenue W, Grand Junction, Tennessee 38039
*Obion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E Reelfoot Avenue, Union City, TN 38261
