Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center is a local non-profit that serves the special needs community. They do great work with children and adults. I have been out there a few times to capture their work with two of my favorite kiddos.

Chris Hale for Congress - Cleveland, Tn. Sunday afternoon about 30 people gathered at the Greenway Pavilion to make his case for why he should be the next US congressman from Tennessee's 3rd district. Chris Hale is the Democratic nominee who is running against the incumbent, Scott DeJarlais. You can check out his policy positions at Hale's website. https://www.christopherhale.com/

Chris Hale campaign stop in McMinnville Tennessee. #HaleYes

Dunlap Tennessee 4th of July Parade Chris Hale joins the parade along with his campaign. Chris is running to be the US Congressman from Tennessee's 4th District.

Christopher Hale, Candidate for US congress (4th District) held a rally at Deer Park in Cleveland, TN on Sunday 6/28/2020. He was joined by other Democrats running for state and national office.

On Monday night 150-200 gathered for a lantern walk. The walk was led by children and was for children. The walk took place in Homewood, Alabama. Homewood is a suburb of Birmingham. The walk started at the Creative Montessori School and concluded at Hoover Central Park. Two young Children sang “This Little Light of Mine.” Speeches were made by three of the children who led and organized the walk.

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There's nothing quite like Christmas. Christmas is a time for joy, hope and happiness. A time to catch up with friends, love on our family and even to greet a stranger with a smile. With that in mind, I want to share a Christmas story with you, in hopes that it inspires you to look for the Christmas magic in your own life. In 2018, the Baird family welcomed baby Ivey, and their family grew, both in size and in love. When Ivey was born, her family learned that Ivey had been diagnosed with Down syndrome, as well as a serious heart condition. This family has met every challenge that 2018 has thrown their way with strength and grace, and were looking forward to a holiday season to come together as a family, create some new memories and recharge for the new year. However, they recently learned some bad news - Due to an upcoming heart procedure, their doctors told them that baby Ivey needed to stay in and avoid risking contracting any sort of cold or illness that may impact the upcoming surgery. Sadly, with Christmas right around the corner, this meant no photo with Santa - Ivey’s first photo with Santa would have to wait until next year. That's when the Christmas magic came in. Someone put in a call to the big man himself, and told Santa about what was going on. Without hesitation, Santa came to the rescue, and did a holiday house-call to see Ivey. There truly wasn't a merrier moment than this, and I'm sure it'll be one I remember for many holiday seasons to come. I was honored to shoot the moment, and to take some photos capturing how happy Ivey was to see Santa Claus. So - what's one thing you've seen this year that's brought YOU some holiday joy? Let's start a thread and spread the news - everyone can use a little extra Christmas magic in their lives this time of year.

The Annual Intertribal Powwow at Red Clay State Park.

The president issued a refugee ban and Chattanooga responded. There were signs and there were speeches. The people of Chattanooga stood beside the refugees who have come to live in this community and proclaimed that immigrants and refugees are welcome here.