"We made it through because—together—Nashville was at its best when we needed it most. Every Nashvillian has a similar story. I know because as I’ve told mine, you have shared yours: the proud mother I met at church celebrating her 175th day of sobriety—so she can keep her family together. The firefighter who pays for equipment himself to stay safe on his job—so he can protect others. The grandmother who waits in a ditch each morning to catch a bus—so she can volunteer at our schools."

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