Tour the James Family Home

Operation FINALLY HOME, along with Goodall Homes, spent five months building U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Joseph James and his family a brand new, mortgage-free home. With the dedication only a day away, designer Melissa Sisk of ShopGirl and Tim Shubzda, Director of Philanthropy and Military Initiatives at JCPenney fire up the volunteers for the final push. 

Southern Living and JCPenney had 24 hours to furnish the James family's home for it's long-awaited reveal.

Melissa loved every minute of the time she spent planning, designing, and installing the James family's new home and wanted to give them something that they will love. 

The town of Hendersonville, TN gathered in front of the James family's new home to witness the dedication. 

The dedication was the James family's official welcome to their new home. 

Jospeh, with the help of his family, cut the ribbon to their new home. 

The James family is all smiles before walking into their home for the first time. 

Melissa wanted to create a comfortable environment for the family. From game night to watching TV, the living room is a space that will be central to the lives of the James family. 

Throughout the building process, one of the things that Jarin was most excited about was the fireplace. She was looking forward to finally having a place to hang their Christmas stockings. 

The cabinets are just a bit lower than typical in order to make them more usable for Joseph. 

The blue and green table setting provides a pop of color. 

The dining room is open to the kitchen and living room, making it easy for the whole family to always be together. 

Joseph and Jarin asked that their new master retreat be restful, romantic, and relaxing. Melissa choose a soothing blue-gray wall color and an upholstered bed that serves as a focal point of the room. 

The spa-like bath features a large, roll-in shower.