[StephenC]

Stan:

My whole family is from Nashville. Mom was a Smith, raised in the old German neighborhood over on Joseph Ave, and N. First St. I know that area has changed a lot since then. Dad was born up in Jackson County, a little place called Wartrace Creek. His family moved to Nashville sometime before 1940.

My Mom's father started Smith's Plumbing and Heating and it was run for years by her four brothers. Mom and Dad got married in a little church over on White's Creek Pike after Dad got back from the war and recovered from his wounds. They rented a house from a man named Mack Richmond, his family owned the old Richmond Dairy. Does any of this ring a bell?

Mom and Dad moved to MI in 1948 so Dad could get a job. We've been here ever since. But, I spent many great summers in Tennessee and have a whole bunch of wonderful memories.

Best wishes and stay safe out there.