I admit, some of my fascination with all this is due to procrastination.

UM. This place? This place now surrounded by water? Is actually five rather long city blocks and a steepish hill away from the river. (See GoogleMap proof.)

This place usually has some water in it, but not that much water.

The Tennessean's website says the Cumberland still hasn't crested, and probably won't until late today/early tomorrow.