GREENBACK, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Cory Dotson is a mother, a registered respiratory therapist, and she works a second job as a waitress at the Greenback Diner in Greenback, Tennessee.

That's where she earns extra money while serving the community. But it turns out, she's getting a little help in return.

While working at the diner, Dotson often has her toddler son, Roadie, with her, and sometimes he's strapped to her back.

A customer captured a photo of Cory and her son, and posted it on Facebook. The post went viral, with more than 1,000 shares.

"That was completely unexpected," she said, "Because that's my everyday."

She said her coworkers and her customers help her keep an eye on him. "They help me, all the customers."

The diner is part of the community, making a difference in the lives of its visitors and the Dotsons.