A local man's lived through some hard days and now he says, it's time to pay it forward. We think you'll agree he's certainly found a beautiful way to do so.
citizens. >> reporter: after 12 years founder stacy downey shuttered the pantry permanently. >> it's hard to live in this city. this was not a fix, but it made life easier for a lot of people. >> reporter: nashville real estate is booming. americans from all over keep choosing to move here. typical values jumped 30%, typical payments jumped 50%. downey's lease wasn't renewed, in an area where people keep snapping up properties. what does it feet like to have to close the doors for good? >> that's hard to say. i'm trying to be grateful for the last 12 years instead of being devastated right now. >> devastating is the word that comes to mind. >> if it were a bigger word i would use it. >> reporter: downy determined
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