Mayor Jamie Clary of Hendersonville, Tennessee, praised a book and prayer event at the public library in his town hosted by actor-writer Kirk Cameron, who spoke to families about faith and country.
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"The parking lot was filled with cars from Texas, Florida, New York, Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama — [as well as from] several counties in Tennessee," the mayor said.Kirk Cameron reads to families and children in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Said Mayor Jamie Clary,"I appreciate the very positive attention that this event brought to Hendersonville."
"Families are crying out for a return to the faith-based virtues and American values that lead to our blessing and protection." — Kirk Cameron The Brave Books spokesperson told Fox News Digital,"A head official realized this event was going to be much more than a typical story hour. Noticing guests likeand [women's sports advocate] Riley Gaines" — both of whom committed to joining Cameron at the Saturday event in Hendersonville —"the official at the library reached out to us informing us that the story hour would not be happening on the 25th."The event ultimately went on as planned.
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