RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn. (WTVF) — A Rutherford County resident is searching for answers after his home nearly flooded this week, with the homeowner pointing to a newly opened elementary school as the potential cause of unprecedented water accumulation on his property.

Chris Matthews, who grew up in the area, says he has never seen that much water accumulate on the property until this week. The only major change nearby is a new elementary school that opened this year.

"My blood pressure was through the roof Tuesday when I came out, especially Monday night, and having to take off work to try to figure out what's happening and not get any response," Matthews said.

Matthews says a pipe has always led water toward his property, but now it's far more than before. He believes the issue stems from

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