Bartlett steps up in a big way for families after fire [Video]

BARTLETT, Tenn. — A massive fire at an apartment complex in Bartlett is bringing the community together.

Families at the Quail Ridge Apartments that have been displaced are now moving into new homes and restarting their lives from scratch. Multiple families lost everything, but Quail Ridge Church of Christ and other churches in the area are working to make sure it is only temporary.

“It’s devastating. It’s awful to see their whole lives in those homes that are just gone,” said Katlyn Warren, Outreach Coordinator at Legacy Church.

People in the area seeing the need and showing up, donating food, furniture and more.

1 injured after fire leaves Bartlett apartment engulfed in flames

So much has been donated that the church has had to do something quite unique — stop taking donations.

“We have had to stop that because we have almost everything we need,” Warren said.

Volunteers will tell you that’s a good problem to …