Salvation Army Angel Tree tradition comes back to Franklin Walmart

FRANKLIN, Ky.- Christmas is near, and bells are ringing at the Walmart in Franklin for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree.

The Angel Tree program started in 1979 in Virginia and made its way across the states to help families for the holidays. Clothes, shoes, toys and more are all considered when picking an “Angel,” or child’s, Christmas presents.

For Walmart in Franklin, the returning tradition has been a community favorite. The store started with over 50 Angels and now only have less than a dozen tags left.

“It’s been amazing. This story has not typically had an Angel Tree in the store. We’re bringing it back because we think it’s important to have that out bridge to the community,” said Talluah Dinwiddie, the store manager of Walmart in Franklin.

She said watching the unity in community to help families in need has been a highlight of the season.

“We’ve seen a lot of community leaders, teachers, principals who have come out that want to support that,” she said.

If you would like to support the Angels on the tree, you can head over to the Franklin Walmart and scan the QR code, pull the tab and put a new gift under the tree for a child.

Two Angel trees are stationed at the Walmart on 1550 Nashville Road in Franklin.