Welcome & Introduction-The Resile One Heritage Summit

On June 14, 2025, The Resile One Foundation proudly hosted the first-ever Resile One Heritage Summit in the founder’s hometown of Paris-Henry County, Tennessee, a gathering designed to celebrate our history, spark dialogue, and strengthen the bonds within our community.

The day began with a heartfelt welcome and introduction, setting the tone for what would become a powerful and inspiring event. In those opening moments, we shared the vision behind the Summit: to create a space where the past, present, and future of our community could come together in meaningful conversation.

The Resile One Heritage Summit was created not only to honor the stories that shaped us but also bring members of the Paris, Tennessee community together to share ideas, collaborate, and develop action plans to address challenges facing the area. The goal of The Summit was to foster positive change and build stronger community bonds. We focused on collective learning, brainstorming, and taking concrete steps towards greatness. The energy in the room during the introduction was one of excitement and unity.

Volunteers, community members, and panelists gathered with a shared purpose: to learn, reflect, and take action together.