Tennessee Stories
We love to share stories and testimonials from our participants, members, and partners. Each, of course, is shared with full permission and is a part of the therapeutic process.

Dominic Lewis – USAF and Army Veteran
CW2 Lewis, Dominique (Ret) Bio Dom is an Air Force and Army veteran that served as a Nuclear Missile Technician, Cavalry Scout, Green Beret, and

Sgt. Douglas J. Riney
Sgt. Douglas J. Riney was Killed in Action on 10/19/2016 in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas and was assigned to the

Richard Finks
Richard and Jane Fink aka Dick and Jane. We have been married for 44 years, Dick is a disabled Vietnam Veteran. He doesn’t really talk

Tammy Pederson
My name is Tammy Pederson. I joined the Marine Corps in 1989. My dad, a Marine, served during the Korean War – I knew I’d

Bernie KoPrince – Gold Star Mom
Lcpl William C. Koprince, Jr. was KIA 12/27/06 in Habbaniyah, Iraq. He was on his 3rd tour, 2nd in Iraq. William was stationed out of

Jared Gould – Staff Sargeant(ret.) U.S. Army
Jared joined the United States Army right after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. During his time in the army, he earned 2 military Occupation Specialties

Laura and Milton Kingsley
I joined the army when I was 17 in 1979 on the delayed entry in high school. I did my basic and AIT in Ft. Benning.

Kim and Ken Vanderpool
I joined the Army in Jan. 1981. I took basic training and AIT at Ft. McClellan, Alabama to become a 95B (Military Police). Following my training

Kenny and Brandi Vanderpool
I joined the US Air Force on February 18, 2003 as a Security Forces member. Upon graduation from Basic and Tech School, I was stationed

Brandi Murray
My name is Brandi Murray. I have been in EMS for over 25 years now. I currently work as a Remote Medic with various entities

Daniel Bivens – US Army Veteran
My Name is Daniel Bivens, first and foremost I want to thank Frontline Gardens for the garden. I Joined the Army in 2003 and met

Donald Elliott
I joined the army on July 18 the 1990. I did my basic training at fort Jackson SC. After that was over I went Fort

Shannon Le Brun – USMC Veteran
“My name is Shannon Le Brun. I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 1993. I enlisted in the Corps as an

Amy Rose – USAF Veteran
“My name is Amy Rose and I’m an Air Force veteran. I’m so thankful for Frontline Gardens choosing to provide me with garden therapy as

Joe Gaulton – US Army Veteran
Thank you, Frontline Gardens, for honoring me with the gift of garden planters and hope. I was paralyzed in 2006 during my service in the

Bianca Hubbard – US Army Veteran and Gold Star Wife
My story is about my experience but I’m also speaking for someone who no longer has a voice, my late husband. I am an Army

Eric – USMC Veteran and Kim Brefini
Thank you, Frontline Gardens, for this amazing gift and opportunity. This garden could not have come at a better time. My name is Kim and

Kim Pollard – Veteran and Gold Star Wife
Hello, My name is Kim Pollard, and I am a Veteran & Gold Star wife and here is some of my story. Lets go back