KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville mother is turning grief into purpose by honoring her daughter’s memory through a business they once shared.
For Melanie McAllister, the rebranded restaurant is about much more than food. Located inside a convenience store in East Knoxville, “The Melody” may be small in size, but it serves as a daily tribute to her daughter, who is gone too soon.
“I’m trying to make it impossible for people to forget about her. She was such a bright spirit, and she touched so many, many people,” explained McAllister…