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Local attorney and philanthropist Julian Bibb has spent a lifetime supporting, founding and spearheading numerous nonprofits. From Leadership Franklin, which he co-founded, to Franklin's Charge, the Heritage Foundation and many, many more, Bibb's hard work has profoundly altered the landscape of Williamson County.

 

For a parent there is nothing harder than having a sick child, or even worse losing that child. Kim Milliken learned this the hard way when one month before her son's fifth birthday he was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a form a brain cancer. And while her son Clinton lost his battle in January, Kim and close family friend Lori Woodard-Hoyt are making sure that his sweet spirit lives on with Clinton's Club, a local nonprofit that provides help to other families with sick children as well as raises awareness of the needs of these families…

When Mark Fry was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis back in 1998 he choose to become a advocate & fund raiser to help provide support and work towards a cure for MS. Since 2001 he has done everything he possibly can to support the local Mid South Chapter of the National MS Society. It is for this tireless work that he is being honored as the Darrell Waltrip Automotive Hometown Hero for the month of September.

 

As the Promotions and Special Projects Manager for Nashville's Fox 17, Deb Williams spends her days spotlighting local events, charities, people and businesses. Now the tables have turned and it's Deb who is being spotlighted. She has been named a Darrell Waltrip Automotive Hometown Hero for her courageous battle with breast cancer and her passion for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

 

John Murphy has worn many hats in his lifetime- veteran, high school teacher, police officer, sheriff's deputy, mason, minister, Boy Scout leader, neighbor, friend, father, grandfather, great grandfather and community leader. Such service has made him a hero to many.

 

As the Executive Director for Waves, Inc. Jennifer Krahenbill was responsible for leading her team as they work to enable individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through everything from cooking classes to volunteer work as well as early intervention for young children. "I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be associated with an organization that connects me to so many wonderful people. The individuals who receive services are genuine and give so much back through their warm qualities.

In honor of Mother's Day, Darrell Waltrip Automotive chose to award Millie Webb as Hometown Hero of May. Webb is being honored this month for her influence and dedication to the nationally recognized organization, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The personal trauma in Millie's life has inspired her to work tirelessly and compassionately to end drunk driving. In 2000, with the help of Millie's leadership, the legal blood alcohol concentration level lowered from .10 to .08.

 

In remembrance of a father, husband, successful businessman, and advocate to provide affordable housing for families in Williamson County, Darrell Waltrip Automotive named Ermon Lature a Hometown Hero. Lature made a tremendous impact on the non-profit organization Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County and his friends, family and Habitat staff gathered to honor his memory.

 

Since 2003, the Wilson's have been involved in connecting Americans with the people of Haiti, leading hundreds of people overseas by sharing their heart for the country. The Wilsons and their team have helped thousands of Haitian people in need by providing food, supporting churches and schools, building homes, and housing orphans, showing their compassion to many individuals along the way. Amidst the devastation of the 2010 earthquake, they adopted their second child from Haiti and became even more inspired to help children in that area. 

In 2004, Wayne Baskett experienced a near fatal motorcycle accident, owing his only reason for survival to the Vanderbilt LifeFlight team. Since then he has shared his lifealtering story with many community members, acknowledging the imme nse skill and importance of emergent care transportation. Darrell Waltrip Automotive awards the Vanderbilt LifeFlight team as April's Hometown Hero for their continued commitment toward saving lives.