He is Risen (at Home)

Several middle Tennessee families decided to dress up for Easter Sunday despite not being able to attend church because of the COVID-19 restrictions that bar them from attending church in person.

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The Johnson Family

Parents Steve and Glenna and their daughters Jillian and Skylar Johnson enjoy their new puppy, Honey. "Instead of spring break, we got a puppy," Johnson said of their plans canceled by the pandemic.

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The Crisler Family

Many college students were brought home early from study abroad and mission trips this semester. Oldest daughter Audra spent the fall semester in Zambia and thankfully got home before the pandemic hit.

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The McCullough Family

The McCullough family sports blue and stone faces. Mother Jana says that it's the family's tradition to take an 1800's style family photo without smiles.

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The Graves Family

The Graves family is usually busier than the average family on Easter Sunday as their father, Josh, serves as the minister at a local church. "I'm an Easter bunny," youngest son Oliver proclaims before starting an egg hunt with his brothers and parents.

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The McGruder Family

The McGruder kids stand next to a bear in their window. They are participating in the neighborhood-wide bear hunt where families place a stuffed animal in a window for little ones to spot on their walks.

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The Mantooth Family

The Mantooth family cherishes their dog Maggie and included her in their family photos. She cooperated for the most part except for running off a few times an eating a dandelion.