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Local Florist Opens Heart and Doors to Members of the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee
Brown’s Florist sponsors an evening of flower design for members of the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee

Hendersonville, TN: Brown’s Florist in Hendersonville Tennessee opened their heart and doors to members of the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee during an evening workshop on flower design in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.

Christy Brown-Hale, Co-Partner of Brown’s Florist in Hendersonville, Tennessee did not hesitate to say “Yes” when she received a phone call from AleciaTalbott, Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT) asking for help with an upcoming event. In fact, Christy

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