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Knox County Schools, partners expand 'Operation Heroes Hill' tiny-home project; district unveils Wall of Honor and names military-enlistment director
Summary
On Veterans Day Knox County Schools unveiled a Wall of Honor, donated nearly $8,000 to Operation Heroes Hill and described a student-driven effort to build 20 ADA-compliant tiny homes for veterans; the district also introduced Dr. JD Faulkner as director of military enlistment.
On Veterans Day, Knox County Schools unveiled a permanent Wall of Honor and announced a donation to Operation Heroes Hill, a community partnership that will build 20 ADA-compliant tiny homes to house veterans.
Dr. Reiswick, speaking for Knox County Schools, said the display "will serve as a constant reminder of the courage, leadership, and values they bring to our students every day," and thanked staff and volunteers who helped create the installation. Proceeds from a district T-shirt fundraiser were used to support the project; the district presented "a check of nearly $8,000" to Operation Heroes Hill, the school officials said.
Ginny Holden, Executive Director of Grants and Community Development for Knox County Government, said the initiative is intended to…
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