On today’s show, Bryan Barrett sits down with Sgt. George Keith of the Salvation Army of Murfreesboro to recap the exciting start of the holiday giving season and look ahead to how the community can make a real difference this Christmas.
They discuss:
- The successful Community Harvest Festival on November 8th that brought together around 100 people for food, worship, games, and winter clothing giveaways
- This year’s Angel Tree program (trees now at Stones River Mall and Walmart on Old Fort Parkway) aiming to serve 400 families plus seniors — return date is December 5th!
- The official Red Kettle Kickoff at the Civic Plaza: Mayor McFarland and Vice Mayor Shacklett pulled the red ribbon, the Mitchell-Neilson Eagle Choir and the Salvation Army Cumberland Band performed, and everyone enjoyed doughnuts and a warm, festive atmosphere
- Why the familiar sound of the bells means so much more than spare change — it’s truly about bringing hope into people’s lives
- Volunteer opportunities and Red Kettle locations (Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Kroger, Sam’s Club, and more)
- Fun challenges for local offices, stations, and clubs to see who can raise the most this season
- How to sign up to ring bells at registertoring.org
Whether you’re looking to volunteer, adopt an angel, or just drop some change in a kettle, this episode will inspire you to get involved and help the Salvation Army continue “Doing the Most Good” right here in Murfreesboro this holiday season!
