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Johnny Rose has always loved nature. After moving to Nashville, he discovered the 3,100+ acres of the Warner Parks and spent many wonderful

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Being inducted into his alma mater’s Hall of Fame opened two new volunteering avenues for George Bone, both of which are helping students in

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When the weather forecast shows the beginning of a hurricane, the whole nation waits. Except the Red Cross. Everyone there is in high gear,

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