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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnd \u201cnice\u201d it is. From the roll-under stove that allows Frazier to cook with ease to the wheelchair-accessible shower, every feature was designed with care. The shower, with its white granite-like tile, is a particular favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s absolutely amazing,\u201d Frazier said. \u201cI can just slide over onto my bench \u2014 no more climbing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project was a labor of love for Harris and his son, Zach, at Harris Construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAfter receiving the drawings and with Meredith\u2019s approval to make changes, Zach and I made all of the hallways much wider and the pantry larger so Eric could maneuver his wheelchair when he uses it,\u201d Harris explained. \u201cThis house has every accommodation Eric needs \u2014 from the kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms \u2014 to be self-sufficient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Harris initially worked in nondestructive testing and materials testing to ensure construction met high standards. However, he followed his dream of revitalizing older homes, transforming them into places families could enjoy. Today, they specialize in crafting custom homes, while Harris continues his oversight work as an external contractor. It\u2019s evident that Harris applied his expertise from his previous role to help make Frazier\u2019s dream of accessible living a reality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The construction involved significant modifications, including altering the lot\u2019s elevation. Custom features like power-assisted cabinetry and built-in appliances controlled via smartphone make the home both functional and luxurious. The house also features a spacious, climate-controlled garage, a beautiful screened-in porch, and custom exterior features that blend harmoniously with the surrounding neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the bricks and mortar, what truly sets this home apart is the spirit of community and gratitude that built it. Local businesses like Wellborn Cabinet, C & G Sheet Metal, ABC Roof, and Tullahoma Building Supply,\u00a0among others, donated materials and services. C & G Sheet Metal provided labor and materials for exterior elements such as the screened-in porch, gutters, and siding accents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The project culminated in a heartwarming reveal, with veterans, community members, and special guests in attendance. Famous chef and TV personality Paula Deen even paid a visit, baking her famous gooey butter cake and sharing stories with Frazier in his new kitchen. It was a surreal experience for Frazier, and Deen\u2019s genuine appreciation for veterans made it all the more special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHer butter cake was absolutely amazing,\u201d Frazier said, reflecting on their time together. \u201cShe\u2019s a very nice, sincere woman. I appreciate her and her husband a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the true gift of this home rests in the comfort and security it provides \u2014 a comfort he hadn\u2019t felt since before his injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBeing able to be comfortable in my home now is the greatest gift I think anybody\u2019s ever given me,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Harris said it was extremely humbling to work on Frazier\u2019s home and to share this experience with Frazier\u2019s daughter, Elissia, who has a customized room and bathroom of her own. She stood amazed, admiring her own built-ins, including a desk, bath cabinetry, and built-in organizers for her self-care items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Veterans Day approaches, Frazier hopes his story will inspire others in the military community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI hope this shows veterans that everything they\u2019re doing is for something,\u201d he said. \u201cThere are people here who support us, who appreciate us, and who will do anything they can \u2014 and then some \u2014 for us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Harris shared his vision for the community and the nation as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIf we could get every community to support projects like Eric\u2019s, there would be no soldier or servant of our armed forces forgotten. This is something all communities should strive to do.\u201d GN<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" THE CROWD gathered as Eric Frazier wheeled himself onto the front porch of his new home. Emotions were high \u2014 the kind that binds a community together in moments of sincere honor and reflection. Veterans stood tall in their dress blues, local dignitaries in their finest, and neighbors stood shoulder to shoulder, admiration and respect […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":23209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/11\/1-2-1024x683.png\")
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