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18 Jul

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A photo collage hangs in the backroom of the Goodwill store in Smyrna, Tennessee. Skimming over the images will allow anyone to see an overwhelming display of support, coupled with a strong sense of pride, sprinkled with touches of humor. The images and messages in the collection mirror what is going on amongst the Goodwill team members in this middle Tennessee town.

13 Feb

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Dana Ball learned at a very young age that if she wanted something, she would have to get it — or make it — for herself. The Illinois native and her siblings grew up in public housing with a parent suffering from drug addiction. Dana became a single mom at age 16, and for decades she had little money for necessities, much less frills. 

12 Oct

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A formerly incarcerated father of six who became a business owner and teacher is among people whose inspiring stories of achievement were celebrated during Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee’s Impact Awards ceremony at the Music City Center in Nashville Thursday. The event recognized outstanding Goodwill team members and clients as well as organizations that helped advance Goodwill’s mission of changing lives through education, training and employment. The luncheon was emceed by NewsChannel 5 Anchor Rhori Johnston and presented by Amazon and Pinnacle Financial Partners. The keynote speaker was Former U.S. Attorney General and Dean and Distinguished Professor of Law at Belmont College of Law Alberto R. Gonzales.