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BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A candlelight vigil was held for domestic violence aweness month. Residents gathered at 23 South Lafayette Avenue for a candlelight vigil of hope to remember victims and honor survivors of domestic violence.

Candlelight vigil of hope raises awareness on domestic violence (WBBJ)

The service featured the Women's Community Choir as well as local pastors leading groups in prayer.

 The vigil itself is just literally to be a light in this community and we're supported by law enforcement that I see coming up now and just all of our community partners letting everyone know that there's prevention, education, awareness, but most of all there's hope,  said Candice Sanders. Sanders is a sexual assault response specialist at WRAP.

Wednesday, Haywood county mayor Jeffery Richmond, Brownsville mayor William Rawls, and Stanton mayor Norman Bauer all proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness month.
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