{
  "id": 14937019,
  "title": "Tennessee man turns backyard pool into 500,000-gallon water playground",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tennessee-man-turns-backyard-pool-into-500-000-gallon-water-playground",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1993-micky-thornton-began-digging-a-backyard-pool-in-covington-tennessee-nearly-three-decades-later-it-had-grown-into-a-500000-gallon-water-playground-using-40000-pounds-of-rebar-and-320-yards-of-gunite/articleshow/134990327.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In Covington, Tennessee, Micky Thornton transformed a childhood aspiration into reality by building a vast backyard pool. Initially a family retreat, this impressive space evolved into a gathering hub, hosting everything from birthday celebrations to weddings. Notably, it has become a venue for over 400 baptisms, deepening its community ties. Thornton's journey showcases that the pursuit of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}