Small town, huge support: Fayetteville rallies to support family impacted by deadly crash

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. (WHNT) — Small towns are the cornerstones of community. When one family is in need, it is all hands on deck.

“Fayetteville, Lincoln County, we’re, I mean, it’s kind of what we’re known for,” Sagbhi Jewelers Assistant Manager Kelsey Blaisdell said. “Bad things happen, and we just pull together and try to do what we can to help.”

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The Smith family faces an uphill battle. When driving home from 8-year-old Brynlee’s dance recital, the family was involved in a multi-vehicle deadly car crash. Lane Smith, the father, died in the crash. Mother Bayleigh, Brynlee and 22-month-old Sawyer are all fighting for their lives in the hospital.

“It’s senseless when things like this happen,” Blaisdell said. “And I think the only way people do get through it is through the support of others and being loved on by others.”…

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