Tennessee man builds 500,000-gallon backyard pool that doubles as a community gathering spot

In Covington, Tennessee, Micky Thornton has built a large backyard pool that fulfills a longtime personal goal. The pool was first intended as a place for his family to relax. Over time it has become a venue for birthday parties, weddings, and more than 400 baptisms. Thornton says the project required patience and a steady commitment to refining his original vision.