Thanksgiving is next week. But not everyone can afford a hot meal, so organizations across Middle Tennessee are stepping up to help.
One Nashville chef is pouring his resources back into the community that raised him: the people of J.C. Napier Homes.
When Sterling Wright comes around, he can easily turn a dull day into a bright one.
J.C. Napier is where Sterling grew up. He credits the people there with shaping him into the man he is today.
“Bird is one of the dudes who saved me from getting into trouble,” Sterling said.
“He was my little brother. I had to take him through hell, but it made him a better man,” Bird said.
Despite moving on to whip up five-star dishes in top restaurants and competing on a cooking reality show, Sterling hasn’t forgotten about the people he calls family.
“If it wasn’t for me, he would’ve never been on ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’” Bird joked.
Community member Tonya Burleson spoke about Sterling’s giving spirit.
“Whatever he does for you, he isn’t looking for nothing in return. He does it from his heart,” Burleson said.