Community Steps Up When Power Fails | Nashville News

When a storm knocked out power at Spring Street Market in Manchester, Tennessee, just before the Fourth of July, manager Kelly Wilder made a bold move—letting customers take groceries home on trust. With no cash registers working, she leaned on community goodwill, and every single person paid up later. Then, when a fire broke out in the freezer section, firefighters and police didn’t just fight flames—they formed a human chain to rescue frozen goods before they spoiled. In return, the store’s customers and first responders were rewarded: $100 gift cards and brand-new freezers. It’s a heartwarming tale of trust, teamwork, and how a little kindness can turn disaster into community strength. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/faa14a8d9d0fd092