Richland Creek was involved in severe flooding in the 2010 Tennessee floods , which caused ten deaths in Nashville 's Davidson County . In the aftermath , Metro Government acquired 61 flood-damaged homes in the Delray Drive area along the course of Richland Creek . The homes were torn down to develop England Park — a green space which helps absorb excess water from Richland Creek during any future flooding . The name , " England Park " was in honor of Martha and Andy England who drowned in their home in the flood of 2010 . The project was financed by federal and state funding along with stormwater fees paid by residents in every part of the city
2010 Tennessee floods
2010 Tennessee floods
Richland Creek (Nashville, Tennessee)