The Tennessee Safe Haven Law allows mothers of newborns to surrender unharmed babies within two weeks without fear of prosecution.
Susan Swindell Day
Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.
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