HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A newborn was safely surrendered in a baby box in Hendersonville last week.

The baby box was installed at Hendersonville Fire Station #2 on Forest Retreat Road back in April 2024. This is the first baby surrendered at this location.

According to Safe Haven Baby Box, firefighters immediately responded once the box was activated and took custody of the infant.

“Very unfortunately, Hendersonville was the home of a mother who suffocated her newborn twins more than 10 years ago. As an adoptee and Mayor, I wanted to help struggling parents like her and enable new lives for babies through adoption. When Safe Haven approached me, I envisioned the baby box as a life-saving gift. Our city board approved the request, and we installed the box at a fire hall adjacent to our hospital less than two years ago. I cannot praise our firefighters and ambulance staff enough for their care of the baby who recently began a new life in their hands," said Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary in a release.

There are 359 Safe Haven baby boxes in 24 across the country and 22 in Tennessee.

Safe Haven Baby Boxes has a confidential National Safe Haven Hotline, 1-866-99BABY1, that provides free counseling and info on safe surrender, including face-to-face surrender.

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