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Houston County is celebrating survivors with their annual Cancer Survivor Dinner on September 12, offering a free meal and community support. The event welcomes all cancer survivors and a guest to gather at Griffin's Chapel Church of the Nazarene.
After a winter storm left Middle Tennessee buried in fallen branches, volunteers are stepping up to help clear roads and neighborhoods. Communities in Robertson and Rutherford counties are organizing cleanup efforts while power crews work to restore the last outages.
When a brutal winter storm left residents stranded in their homes across Sumner County, Tennessee, volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors in need. Communities across Middle Tennessee are finding silver linings as neighbors help neighbors recover from the dangerous ice storm.
A Tennessee community transforms grief into goodness every April 23rd, honoring fallen sheriff's deputy Daniel Baker with random acts of kindness. His widow and daughter turned tragedy into a tradition that's spreading statewide.
At a senior living community in Tennessee, residents spent a summer afternoon laughing and splashing down a giant slip 'n slide with help from firefighters and college football players. The annual event proves you're never too old to embrace your inner child.
Volunteer rescue teams rappelled down a 130-foot waterfall to save an injured hiker trapped at its base in Middle Tennessee. Their successful mission shows how rural communities rely on skilled volunteers for dangerous rescues.
A Tennessee discovery center and fossil museum are teaming up for a free day of hands-on science fun. Kids can build robots, cast fossils, and explore with 15+ community organizations this Saturday.
A Tennessee family is turning their son's rare disease diagnosis into a community rally for hope and research funding. The Walk for a Cure event next Saturday will support gene therapy research for PKAN, a terminal neurological condition affecting only one to three people per million worldwide.
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee is proving that real community growth starts with cooperation, not just construction. The city's neighbor-helping-neighbor culture is creating jobs, upgrading parks, and planning 30 years ahead.
A Tennessee clinic has provided free eye exams and prescription glasses to people in need for two decades. Good Samaritan Ministries Eye Clinic continues to restore sight and dignity to community members who can't afford vision care.
A small-town service club in Wayne County, Tennessee just raised thousands of dollars selling Vidalia onions, with one dedicated volunteer moving 120 bags herself. The funds support everyone from special education students to assisted living residents across their rural community.
A Tennessee fire chief who started his volunteer department in 1975 after watching a neighbor's house burn now runs it alongside his son, serving their community without pay. Their story highlights the quiet heroism of America's volunteer firefighters who make up 60% of the nation's fire service.
Months after a massive ice storm hit Tennessee, NFL players and community volunteers are still hauling debris from homes of elderly residents and families who can't afford cleanup costs. The response has been four times larger than typical disaster relief efforts.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
The University of Tennessee just announced its fifth straight year of record-breaking fundraising, pulling in $175.5 million in 2026. What started as a $500 million goal has turned into a nearly $1 billion success story powered by passionate fans.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee is inviting volunteers to fight hunger during a special Week of Service celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The May 26-29 event offers morning and afternoon shifts for anyone ready to help neighbors facing food insecurity.
A light electric vehicle manufacturer is opening its first Tennessee facility in Algood, creating 288 jobs and investing $7 million in the community. The 100,000-square-foot center will assemble and distribute popular Rad Power Bikes across the country.
A new platform called Acorn lets organizations and creators build their own online communities without relying on big tech companies. It arrives just as X shuts down its Communities feature, leaving users searching for better alternatives.
Tennessee is competing to become the hub of America's nuclear future, bringing billions in investment and thousands of jobs to communities with 80 years of atomic expertise. The state's deep roots in nuclear innovation are helping shape cleaner energy solutions for tomorrow.
A retired FBI special agent received a Community Hero Award for his work helping Connecticut synagogues and Jewish organizations stay safe amid rising antisemitism. Michael Shanbrom now dedicates his expertise to training communities on security and awareness.
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