NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A sewage treatment facility in Kingston Springs, Tenn., empties into the Harpeth River every day. It’s legal to do this, but under the Clean Water Act, these wastewater discharges need to be within certain limits. During some periods, E. coli bacteria was more than 2,000 percent higher than the permitted amount. After years of trying to get the state to address the problem, a conservation group has given notice that they intend to sue.
Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
