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Contents

22 FEATURES

IN EVERY ISSUE

6 Events

38 SPECIAL

Molly Hatchet joins Southern rockers May 15 at Hop Springs.

RECORD POWER

WMOT DJ Greg Lee takes a weekly trip to his musical past.

Murfreesboro artist continues to create colorful needlepoint and watercolors.

Learn to be a welder, cosmetologist, truck driver or dental assistant at various Rutherford County colleges.

Publisher/Editor in Chief: Bracken Mayo

22 Art

24 News

103.3 presents Pickin' Parties at Hop Springs.

Advertising: Jared Stuart

THEATER CFA presents Savannah Sipping Society and Little Women. Little Theater presents A Midsummer Night's Dream at Oaklands

Dewdrop Jamboree pays tribute to photographer Richard Shacklett.

Copy Editor: Steve Morley

STEERED STRAIGHT Shop local!

RESTAURANT Bee Hive Bistro

MUSIC NOTES Jason Aldean, Billy Strings perform at Bonnaroo Farm.

Art Director: Sarah Mayo

POSITIVE PARENTING Family meetings

20 Food

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

BUSINESS BUZZ Pisco 305, Hank’2 Doors Down, Fonda El Cubilete, Modern Acupuncture and more

Contributors: Melissa Coker, Jennifer Durand, Michael DeLeon, Delores Elliott, Bryce Harmon, Laura Lindsay, Blaine Little, Zach Maxfield, Reanna Sarieh, Jay Spight, Andrea Stockard

BUSINESS MOMENTUM Delivered Oil

28 Opinion

MOVIE The Kid Detective

CONCERT CALENDAR

CAREER TRAINING

ALBUM Glen Wagner

Sounds

Hiking, camping, golfing, swimming, shooting and more located just 45 minutes southwest of Murfreesboro.

CALENDAR Healing Field, Barfield Beach Party, Southern Shopping Shindig, Strawberry Festival, MicroMania, Casino Night for Second Harvest and more

HENRY HORTON STATE PARK

ARTIST CAROL CURTIS

17 Reviews

GARDENING EDUCATION Perennial plants and composting SPORTS TALK Titans draft cornerback Caleb Farley. CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH Babies can benefit from chiropractic too. LIVE . . . WELL Breaking the chain CANNABINOIDS The ingredients of the future are here now.

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SHOP LOCAL. Even for your advertising needs. Michael DeLeon’s column on page 32 details many reasons why shopping local benefits the local community. It keeps the dollars circulating among locally-owned, small businesses, retaining more of that money in town, which helps multiple small businesses and provides more to local infrastructure and charities, rather than sending it to outof-state (or out-of-country) organizations to benefit their executives and shareholders. It seems ironic how many area businesses proclaim a version of the “Shop Local” message, and then turn around and push people to Facebook, spend money with Facebook and make Facebook the biggest part of their marketing plan. That is not really how one correctly shops local. Do that if you want to, but call it what it is: shopping with a massive, multi-billion-dollar global surveillance and dataharvesting Big-Brother-type mega-conglomerate that pushes a certain political agenda, and conducts psychological experiments with its users while gathering as much information about their lives, location and schedule as possible. Facebook doesn’t care very much about supporting local Murfreesboro culture and businesses, improving our parks, sponsoring local ball teams and 5Ks and sharing community event information freely without implementing some sort of algorithm throttling back the number of people who can view that information until the machine gets paid. The social media network has made it abundantly clear that it advocates certain political agendas and suppresses others. Additionally, it remains quite actively engaged in the surveillance and manipulation of its millions and millions of users (with their consent of course . . . you read the terms and conditions you approved, right?). Is that what your small business wants to support with your marketing budget? And, as The Social Network documentary put it so well, how many organizations and industries call those who engage with them “users”? Drugs and software, and those two industries grow increasingly similar. Those who have Facebook pages and read the content are not the clients. They are the product! Yes, clearly the Pulse charges our advertisers to reach the eyes—and eventually the spending habits—of those in our audience who enjoy reading the Pulse each month. We try to take a more friendly, neighborly, voluntary approach, though. Pick up a copy of the Pulse at one of the fine local restaurants or other establishments who carry copies each month, if you choose to grab one (for free!). We won’t make you agree to any terms and conditions. You can choose which page of the Pulse you want to start reading! You may have noticed that just because you like or follow a social media page, that doesn’t necessarily mean you will see updates from that Facebook page. Read the Pulse for as long as you want. Close the paper, come back to it later. Facebook won’t remove the content, or bury it under other content they would prefer you to view. Quite often the Pulse team hears something to the effect of “our business doesn’t need to advertise in your paper, we have a Facebook page.” Work the social media networks if you want and if it benefits your business, but be mindful about repeating the Shop Local motto while giving them your advertising dollars. Thanks once again to all who do choose to support the Pulse and use the publication to help promote their businesses. Your investment impacts not only the Pulse in a positive way, but many other local businesses and individuals as well.

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Events

CALENDAR / MAY 2021

BY ANDREA STOCKARD

MAY 5 AND 19

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ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING CLASS

MAY 8

Want to learn acrylic painting? Explore acrylic pour painting and learn the different techniques to become a professional, or at least enjoy the process, Wednesdays, May 5 and 19 at Gateway Island (1875 W. College St.) from 1–3 p.m. or 6–8 p.m. Bring a snack, and drinks are provided. To register, visit murfreesboroparks.com. Class size is limited, so register early. The fee is $10 per class. Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact efaye@murfreesborotn.gov or 615-893-2141.

RE-INVINTAGE HOME SPRING POP-UP Join Re-Invintage (3781 Franklin Rd.) on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for a parking lot full of handcrafted vendors and vintage finds alongside delicious food trucks. This family-friendly day offers free admission and free parking. Furry friends (on leashes) are also welcome. For more information, visit reinvintagehome.com.

MAY 8 SECRET GARDEN TEA PARTY

MAY 6 DECORATE A FLOWERPOT Decorate flowerpots with a variety of materials Thursday, May 6, at 1 p.m. at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.). All ages are welcome. The cost is $3. Reservations are required by calling 615-890-0355.

MAY 7 BEESLEY VACCINE CLINIC The Beesley Animal Foundation outreach program offers free vaccines for dogs and cats on the first Friday of the month at the St. Clair Senior Center Travel Office (325 St. Clair St.) Friday, May 7, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. Only one owner is permitted in the room with the vet. Appointments are required by calling 615-848-2550 and space is limited. Each dog receives a free rabies vaccine, a DA2PCPV Distemper Adenovirus Type 2 and a Parpinfluenza Canine Parvovirus (Parvo/Distemper vaccination). Cats receive a rabies vaccine and Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Calici Panlekopenia. For more information, contact 615-848-2550 or kherod@murfreesborotn.gov.

MAY 7 DAYS ON THE FARM This popular living history field trip features historical demonstrations with hands-on activities, live animals and captivating reenactors at the Historic Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) on Friday, May 7, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Students learn about 19th century life as they are immersed in history. The majority of the program will take place outdoors. Admission is $8 per student/$10 per chaperone (one 6 * MAY 2021 * BOROPULSE.COM

MAY 4 PAINTED ROCKS Use your imagination and creativity to paint rocks at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) on Tuesday, May 4 (and Tuesday, June 1, and Thursday, June 24) at 1 p.m. Hide them in the village or take them home. The cost is $3. Ages 8 and up are welcome. Reservations are required by calling 615-890-0355. For more information, call 615-890-0355. homeschool parent free per family). For more information, call 615-459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org/homeschool-days.

MAY 7 KIDS NIGHT OUT AT THE WILDERNESS STATION Drop your kids off for a night on the wild side at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) and take a few hours to yourself. Children get to party with nocturnal animal friends while enjoying pizza, crickets for Rosie the tarantula and fruits and veggies for Gil the opossum. The evening is filled with naturethemed fun and s’mores over the campfire. Ages 6–12 are welcome Friday, May 7, from 5–8 p.m. Registration is required by contacting hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov or 615-217-3017. The cost is $25 per kid.

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park systems. Enjoy music, dancing and a variety of games and activities. All ages are welcome. Admission is free. For more information, contact 615-962-8773 or athletics@murfreesborotn.gov.

MAY 8 DIY DOORMAT CLASS Decorate your very own doormat during the outdoor crafting class at Barfield Crescent Park, Pavilion #7 (697 Veterans Pkwy.) on Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m.– noon. Paint designs on a coir doormat to take home after the event. All supplies and materials are available onsite. Class is limited to 10 participants. Ages 18 and up are welcome. The cost is $25. For more information, contact 615-642-3170 or hbelcher@murfreesborotn.gov.

MAY 8

BARFIELD BEACH PARTY

BREAKFAST FOR THE HOMELESS

Looking for a beach trip this summer? Come to a real beach party at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) on Friday, May 7, beginning at 5 p.m. Over 60 tons of sand is used to create the beach before it is used throughout the

The Libertarian Party of Tennessee provides breakfast to the homeless population of Murfreesboro on Saturday, May 8, at 8 a.m., at the Murfreesboro Public Square as part of the Murfreesboro Community Outreach of the Libertarian Party of Tennes-

Spring is the season of blossoming flowers, tender unfurling tree leaves, celebrations like Mother’s Day and graduation and a time of renewal and new life. Join the Discovery Center (502 S.E. Broad St.) for part of its “Rediscover” campaign to reconnect with neighbors for a Secret Garden Tea Party on Saturday, May 8, at 9 and 10:30 a.m. This family-friendly day is an extension of the organization’s signature fundraising event, the Secret Garden Party, and is also Mother’s Day Weekend. Guests can enjoy boxed tea-time treats, craft stations and beautiful photo opportunities. Enjoy the outdoors while being nestled among the wetlands of Murfree Spring on the center’s grounds. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $10 for Discovery Center members and $15 for non-members. Visit explorethedc.org/special-events for tickets and more information.

MAY 8 KATERRA LOCKE BOOK SIGNING Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) welcomes local author Katerra Locke for a book signing Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Locke signs and sells copies of her children’s book Elias and the Magic Blanket: Turks and Caicos. The series follows the adventures of a young boy and his blanket who travel all over the world learning about various countries, meeting friends and trying new things. The series helps spark young readers’ interest in traveling, encourages kids to try new things and teaches them by providing facts about each destination. As a flight attendant who loves visiting various cities CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 and countries, Locke was inspired to write the series based upon the travels that she takes with her son, Elias, who is currently in kindergarten and will also be on hand to sign copies of Elias and the Magic Blanket: Turks and Caicos as well as Elias and the Magic Blanket: Barcelona. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.

Make a simple bird feeder with everyday objects at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) on Thursday, May 13 (and Tuesday, June 22) at 10 a.m. All materials, bird seed and recipes for seed balls are provided. Ages 8 and up are welcome. The cost is $3. Reservations are required by calling 615-890-0355.

MAY 14 SUNSET PADDLE BOARDING

MAY 8 BUGGYTOP CAVE HIKE Join Murfreesboro Parks and Rec in a hike to one of the most impressive cave openings in Tennessee, Buggytop Cave, in Sherwood, Tennessee, on Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m. The hike is a little over four miles round-trip and is moderate verging on strenuous. The effort is well worth it for the result. Registration is required at murfreesboroparks.com. Transportation is not provided. Ages 13 and up are welcome. The cost is $8 per person. For more information, contact 740-502-5776 or clipscomb@murfreesborotn.gov.

MAY 10 MICROMANIA MIDGET WRESTLING

TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS BEGINNING MAY 14 RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET Opening for the 46th season, the Rutherford County Farmers’ Market 2021 Season begins Friday, May 14 and is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m.–noon until Oct. 29 at the Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). The RCFM is the only 100 percent producer-only market in the county. Patrons can find produce that’s in season—freshly harvested vegetables, fruit and mushrooms alongside baked goods like breads, cookies, muffins, pies and cakes, candy, fudge, mixes and dips along with jams, jellies, fruit butters and honey. Take home flavorful cuts of meats like beef, pork, chicken and eggs. Shoppers can purchase from local nurseries and plant dealers to grow herbs, produce, flowers, shrubs and trees or enjoy a beautiful bouquet to brighten your day. New this year are “Come & Go” informative sessions from 9–11 a.m. Find the schedule at rutherford.tennessee. edu/farmers-market. For more information, call 615-898-7710. Admission is free. For more information, visit rutherford.tennessee.edu/farmers-market.

Murfreesboro’s MicroMania Midget Wrestling is a high-powered, explosively athletic pro wrestling show with a touch of comedy thrown in to make for an unforgettable experience Monday, May 10, from 7–11 p.m. at The Notes Lounge (2349 S. Church St.). The event is 18 and up. The show starts at 5 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. Presale is $15 for general admission and $25 ringside ($5 more at the door). Packages are available. For more information, find MicroMania on social media, or visit micromaniatour.com. For tickets, find Murfreesboro’s MicroMania Midget Wrestling on Eventbrite.

a mural painting in Graffiti Alley by Ryan Frizzell, Meagan Armes, Cara Brown, Cynthia Wallace and Alicia and Travis Maynard. Swing by Puckett’s Grocery before the event for hors d’oeuvres starting at 5 p.m. Parking is available in front and behind the gallery as well as along the Public Square. For more information, visit rutherfordartsalliance.org.

MAY 11

MAY 12

BUILD A CHICKADEE BIRDHOUSE

LIVING SENT MINISTRIES MEETING

Build a Chickadee Birdhouse at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) Tuesday, May 11, at 1 p.m. Ages 10 and up are welcome. The cost is $5. Reservations are required by calling 615-890-0355.

Join Living Sent Ministries live and inperson for the May 2021 Living Sent Murfreesboro meeting Wednesday, May 12, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Experience (521 Old Salem Rd.), as Coach Andy Herzer of 1st Shot camps and clinics shares an application message. Coach Herzer has been helping Rutherford youth learn basketball and life skills through First Shot since 2003. Many know him as Coach Herzer from the 18 years he spent coaching the Division I basketball team at MTSU, as well as UNC-Asheville. Aaron Walls from Grafix615 in Murfreesboro also shares his unique God Story. A free lunch is sponsored

MAY 11 RAA JURIED ART SHOW Join Rutherford Arts Alliance in celebrating the return of in-person meetings and the 2021 Juried Art Show at Church Street Gallery and Graffiti Alley (124 N. Church St.) Tuesday, May 11, from 5:30–7 p.m. Enjoy food by Puckett’s Grocery (114 N. Church St.), music by Sophie Buck and

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MAY 12 SNAKES: MYSTERIES IN NATURE Introduce yourself to the world of snakes at the Wilderness Station, Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Wednesday, May 12, at 5 p.m. Cover the natural history of snakes as they entered the new world and populated the Southeast, including the Volunteer State. Discuss behavioral and community ecology, biodiversity and conservation of snakes in Tennessee. This program is great for college students concentrating on life sciences, young adults or people just interested in the snakes that call Middle Tennessee home. Enjoy a colorful presentation and get a chance to see a live snake up close. Ages 10 and up are welcome. The cost is free. For more information, contact efann@murfreesborotn. gov or 615-217-3017.

MAY 13 MAKE A BIRD FEEDER

Beat the heat with a relaxing evening on the water at Fall Creek Recreation Area on Friday, May 14, from 6:30–8 p.m. Enjoy paddle boarding while watching the sun set on Percy Priest. This program is perfect for beginner and experienced paddle boarders alike. Registration is required at murfreesboroparks.com. Ages 13 and up are welcome. Transportation is not provided. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, contact 740-502-5776 or clipscomb@murfreesborotn.gov.

MAY 14 UFC FIGHT PASS: LADIES FIGHT UFC Fight Pass comes to Murfreesboro for a night of world-class women’s MMA fighting, plus a match featuring special local attraction Tyler “Short Fuse” Tomlin, presented by Tri-Star Boxing, on Friday, May 14, at 6 p.m. Watch the UFC Fight Pass event at Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro (1200 Conference Center Blvd.). For tickets and more information, find UFC Fight Pass: Ladies Fight! on Eventbrite.

MAY 15 GROWING CUT FLOWERS Do you love having fresh-cut flowers for arrangements for your home and for giving away to family and friends? Come learn from a Rutherford County Master Gardener how to best plan and grow your own cutting bed at the Historic Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) Saturday, May 15, at 10 a.m. Learn how to choose the best spot for growing and some of the easiest and most beautiful flowers to grow. Get tips on how to best cut the blooms for a bouquet and what to do to maintain your garden. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, call 615-459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.

MAY 15 SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS Enjoy professional boxing brought to you by Tri-Star Boxing on Saturday, May 15, at 6 p.m., at The Notes Lounge (2349 S. Church St.). Doors open at 5 p.m. with the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 BOROPULSE.COM

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show starting at 6 p.m. Food and drinks are available. For tickets and more information, find Saturday Night Fights in the Boro on Eventbrite.

MAY 21 FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM: PAWS & CLAWS

MAY 15

Celebrate all the things we love about our pets at the Historic Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) on Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Heather Moore, founder of Wag It Better dog training, and her dog Digger, showcase several awesome tricks to teach your dog. Learn ways to entertain your dog at home and make a “snuffle mat” to take to your pets. Feel free to bring your leashed fur babies. The cost is $10 per person over the age of 2 years old. For more information, visit samdavishome.org.

WHAT’S UP NIGHT HIKE Summer nights are great for spotting owls and bats, listening to a chorus of frogs and insects, discovering glowing eyes and finding fascinating critters that become active at night. Join Wilderness Station at Barfield Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Saturday, May 15, at 7 p.m., to discover the forest under the night sky. All ages are welcome. The cost is $3/person or $10/family. Reservations are required by contacting efann@murfreesborotn.gov or 615-217-3017.

MAY 15 HAMMER DOWN 5K RACE The 7th annual JE Dunn Hammer Down 5K benefits Our Kids, a Nashville nonprofit providing expert medical evaluations and crisis counseling for children and families struggling with the issue of child sexual abuse. The race kicks off Saturday, May 15, at 7:30 a.m. at the Office of JE Dunn (29 Hermitage Ave., Nashville), and all proceeds support Our Kids. For more information on the event or to register, visit hammerdown.raceroster.com.

MAY 22 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL The Strawberry Festival is Wartrace’s annual celebration of spring and all things strawberry, organized by the Wartrace Chamber of Commerce. Come out Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. for a day of vendors selling arts and crafts booths, decor, antiques, pottery, woodwork, homemade or local items and some direct sales, all set in the Historic Downtown. Each booth features something strawberrythemed, and fresh strawberries are for sale by local farmers. Wear a strawberry costume to join the Strawberry Parade and be sure to enter the Strawberry BakeOff Contest for bragging rights. Admission is free. For more information, call 931240-0300 or visit wartracechamber.org/strawberry-festival.

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What is that crawling, slithering, sliding, flying and hopping across the trail or even in your backyard? Join Outdoor Murfreesboro on Saturdays, May 15 and 29, look at one of the resident education animals for a mini-lesson of animals that call Tennessee home. Come out and meet the best teachers—the animals. All ages are welcome from 1:30–2 p.m. The cost is free. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov.

MAY 17 ST. THOMAS FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT Join Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation Golf Tournament for a fundraiser benefiting its nursery and pediatric fund on Monday, May 17, at Stones River Country Club (1839 NW Broad St.) with tee off at 9:30 a.m. 100 percent of the proceeds from the tournament support Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford’s Nursery, NICU and Pediatric Department. For more information, contact 615-396-4809, or visit give.stthomas.org/campaign/pediatricgolf-tournament/c329999. 8 * MAY 2021 * BOROPULSE.COM

WETLAND WALK

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Make a bouquet of button flowers at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) Tuesday, May 18, at 10 a.m. The cost to join is $3. Ages 8 and up are welcome. Reservations are required by calling 615890-0355.

MAY 19 CREEK STOMPIN’ Meet up at the River Overlook for some fun in the Stones River to search for minnows, crawdads, tadpoles and water skimmers on Wednesday, May 19, at 1 p.m. Nets and critter keepers are provided. Water shoes are required. Ages 8 and up are welcome. The cost is free. For more information, contact efann@murfreesborotn.gov or 615-217-3017.

MAY 20 MURFREESBORO SMALL BUSINESS FAIR The Walnut House will host a local business fair on Thursday, May 20, from 4–8 p.m. Representatives from a variety of area small businesses will set up tables

and booths, hand out literature, items and samples, conduct demonstrations and sell products. The event, free and open to the public, will be a fun time for area business owners, consumers and supporters of small business to get to know each other around some music, art, food, drink and other entertainment. Find a full list of participants and more information on a Facebook event page for the Murfreesboro Small Business Fair at The Walnut House and on page 25 of this issue. The Walnut House is located at 116 N. Walnut St.

MAY 20 GARDENING IN CANNONSBURGH VILLAGE Help plant flowers around Cannonsburgh Village on Thursday, May 20, at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome. Reservations are requested by calling 615-890-0355.

MAY 20 NATURE CRAFT Visit the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) for a couple of animal crafts at the pavilion near the turtle pond on Thursday, May 20, from 1–1:30 p.m. All supplies are provided. Ages 3–8 are welcome, and the cost is

Meet at Nickajack Wetland off of Red Mile Road (call the Wilderness Station if you need directions) and enjoy a morning of nature discovery. Boots and grubby pants are recommended. All ages are welcome, Saturday, May 22, from 10–11 a.m. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.

MAY 22 ALL IN FOR HUNGER CASINO NIGHT AT NOTES LOUNGE Join the charity casino night presented by Elite Events of Music City at Notes Lounge (2349 S. Church St.) to raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank and the families in Middle Tennessee at the All In for Hunger Casino Night. Come play genuine table games like blackjack, poker, roulette and craps on Saturday, May 22, starting at 6 p.m. The goal is to help provide over 20,000 meals in the community. The cost is $100/per person and includes an open bar, heavy hors d’oeurves, $10,000 in casino money and cocktail reception. Sponsorships options are available. For more information, contact 615-995-9316 or find the event on Eventbrite.

MAY 22 WORLD TURTLE DAY The annual World Turtle Day celebrates our shelled friends at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) Saturday, May 22, from 3–5 p.m. Participate in presentations, kids’ crafts, self-led games and live reptiles. All ages are welcome. The cost is free. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or efann@murfreesborotn.gov. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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teer Rd.). Admission is $3 per person. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.

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The 2021 Main Street Saturday Farmer’s Market begins Saturday, May 22, and takes place every Saturday until Oct. 30 from 8 a.m.–noon at the Murfreesboro Public Square. Shop from more than 50 food vendors offering fresh vegetables, fruits, homemade cakes and pies, beef, pork, chicken, farm-fresh eggs, honey, newly cut flowers, jams and jellies. Walk around to visit unique shops and restaurants on the Square. No pets are allowed at the market. Enjoy special musical guests each week. Admission is free. For more information, visit mainstreetmurfreesboro.org, call 615895-1887 or find Murfreesboro Saturday Market on Facebook.

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MURFREESBORO TRACK AND FIELD Murfreesboro Track and Field is a great opportunity to get out and get active. Track and field is a rewarding sport that anyone can participate in. This trained staff helps prepare athletes for the coming track season. Practices are Mondays from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Riverdale High School Track (802 Warrior Dr.). Ages 7–14 are welcome. The cost is $25 and includes a T-shirt. For more information, contact 615-907-2251 or mmccafferty@murfreesborotn.gov.

WILDLIFE CAMP Love animals and the outdoors? Strengthen your appreciation of Tennessee’s wildlife and outdoor sports by spending the week at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) for Wildlife Camp from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, reptile research, hiking, birds of prey program, outdoor cooking and archery. Ages 10–12 are welcome. The maximum capacity is 20 participants. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or outdoormurfreesborot@mufreeborotn.gov.

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Carpe Artista, a local arts education nonprofit, hosts the Smyrna Depot Farmers Market in partnership with the Town of Smyrna. The 2021 season opens May 22 and runs until Sept. 18 from 8 a.m.–noon at the Historic Smyrna Front Street Depot District (98 Front St.). On opening day, Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center provides touch boxes and kid-friendly activities. Water Day features a huge water balloon battle with community members, kids and adults. At the Back to School Bash, each vendor hands out school supplies to excited students alongside a drawing for two fully stocked backpacks for the new school year. During cooking demonstrations, learn about kitchen skills and dishes throughout the season. The Market Manager, Nikki, sets up shop on the south end of the Depot and cooks a meal with items gathered from the vendors present. The End of Season Celebration is the last market day, and the organization thanks the vendors and the community by providing grilled burgers, hotdogs and live music for donations to Carpe Artista. Admission is free. For more information, call 615-984-4038 or visit carpeartista.com/farmers-market.

MAY 25 MYP TRIVIA NIGHT Murfreesboro Young Professionals brings back its annual Trivia Night charitable fundraiser (live and in person) on Tuesday, May 25, at 5:30 p.m. at Champy’s (1290 NW Broad St.). The game begins at 6:30 p.m. MYP is a membership-driven, nonprofit organization aimed at creating a unique community for area young professionals to develop personally, professionally and civically by maximizing their individual and collective potential. All proceeds from Trivia Night benefit local charities such as United Way, Boys and Girls Club, Center Stage Academy and Junior Achievement. Sponsorships are available. For more information, contact danielle.fowler@mtsu. edu or visit myp.wildapricot.org/trivia-night or murfreesboroyp.org.

MAY 26 FOSSILS—DINOSAURS OF THE AMERICAS If you are into dinosaurs and prehistoric animals that used to roam our country, the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) 10 * MAY 2021 * BOROPULSE.COM

offers a program about dinosaurs that once called the Americas home on Wednesday, May 26, at 5 p.m. Cover what paleontologists know about the range and life histories of a few dinosaurs that once called North, Central and South America home. Ages 10 and up are welcome. Admission is free. For more information, contact 615217-3017 or efann@murfreesborotn.gov.

MAY 27 BLUE AND GREY SOCIETY BOOK CLUB May’s book for the Blue and Grey Society Book Club is Clinging to Mammy by Micki McElya. Brigette Jones of the Tennessee State Museum joins the Historic Sam Davis Home (1300 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) to discuss the book on Thursday, May 27, at 5 p.m. Join in person or via Zoom. This is an interactive book club, so come with questions and points of interest ready to discuss. Participation is free, and registration is required by contacting education@ samdavishome.org. For more information, call 615-459-2341 or visit samdavishome.

org/book-club.

MAY 29 SOUTHERN SHOPPING SHINDIG Shop from over 60 handmade, direct sales and food vendors at this year’s Southern Shopping Shindig on Saturday, May 29, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., at Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John R Rice Blvd.). Vendors include Stitches by Jackie, CandElla, Iris’ Emporium, Kazoo’s Handcrafted and Happy Phantom Jewelry. For more information, find a Southern Shopping Shindig page on Facebook or contact southernshoppingshindig@gmail.com.

MAY 29 LEAF COLLECTION BOOK Collect leaves for your leaf collections while learning amazing facts about each tree species along the way. Head inside and put your leaves into a homemade leaf collection book to take home. Ages 6–12 are welcome on Saturday, May 29, from 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the Wilderness Station (401 Volun-

WATER POLO Looking for a unique way to get an intense workout? This activity is designed for swimmers who are comfortable in the deep end of the pool. First-time water polo players are welcome. Ages 13 and up are invited Tuesdays from 7–8:45 p.m. at the Sports*Com Indoor Pool (2310 Memorial Blvd.). The fee is $4/adults and $3 youth/seniors/military. For more information, contact 615-8955040 or kgoss@murfreesborotn.gov.

TUESDAYS STROLLERCOASTERS Calling all parents, guardians and babysitters. The classic Strollercoasters program is getting revitalized for the month of May only. Bring your babies and toddlers for an exploratory walk on the Greenway in the wonderful spring weather. After the walk, the kids can play at the Kid’s Castle Playground. Meet in front of the Kids’ Castle Playground at Old Fort Park Tuesdays in May at 8:30 a.m. The cost to join is free; all ages are welcome. For more information, contact hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov or 615-217-3017.

WEDNESDAYS ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Sports*Com Adult Basketball League is a great way for adult athletes to stay in shape, socialize and play the game. The league offers full-court games with trained officials one day per week. A list of interested individuals is kept, and efforts are made to help individuals find a team. Games begin at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Sports*Com (2310 Memorial Blvd.). The fee to play is $4 per player per visit or premium pass. For more information, contact 615-907-2251 or CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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scorekeepers and a coaching staff provided. Teams are drafted by coaches, and the league follows all TSSAA rules with a few adjustments. Registration runs through May 14, and league play begins in June with games Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.). The fee to join is $75. For more information, contact 615-907-2251 or jteichman@murfreesborotn.gov.

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WEDNESDAYS WILD THINGS Welcome to the wild at Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.). Sing songs, read a story, complete a craft and conclude with a short walk. Focus on a different nature theme each week Wednesdays in May and June at 9:30–10:15 a.m. and 10:45–11:30 a.m. The cost is $3/kid. Ages 1–4 are welcome. Registration is required the day prior to the program by contacting 615-217-3017 or hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.

THROUGHOUT MAY MIRACLE FIELD SPRING LEAGUE GAME

THURSDAYS GUARDIANS OF THE GREENWAY Help keep the Greenway clean for the plants, animals and people that love it. Pickers, gloves and trash bags are provided Thursdays in May at 9 a.m. Volunteer hours can be signed off on. All ages are welcome. The cost to join is free. Locations: May 6 – Cason Lane; May 13 – Manson Pike; May 20 – General Bragg May 27 – Barfield Road. For more information, contact 615-2173017 or hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.

THURSDAYS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CLASS Bump, set and spike it at Sports*Com (213 Memorial Blvd.) as qualified coaches give instructions on every aspect of the game of volleyball Thursdays in May from 4:30–6 p.m. From beginners to advanced, youth volleyball players get the opportunity to develop and refine their skills in both practice and game situations. Class is limited, so please call the day before or day of class to reserve your spot. Ages 8–17 are welcome. The cost to play is $3 per visit. For more information, contact 615-907-2251 or athletics@murfreesborotn.gov.

THURSDAYS SUMMER ADULT COED BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Adult Coed Basketball League is designed for women and men who are 18 and up to compete against others in a six-week season with a single elimination tournament at the end of the season. Gather your team and come out to play ball whether you are a former college basketball player, high school basketball player or just enjoy playing for fun. Each player pays $4 or premium admission each night of play. Space is limited to eight teams. Teams sign up the entire month of May or until full, and league play begins June 6. Games are 12 * MAY 2021 * BOROPULSE.COM

MAY 29–31 HEALING FIELD – FLAGS OF REMEMBRANCE What has become Murfreesboro’s iconic Memorial Day salute returns for the now13-year tradition on Memorial Day Weekend, May 29–31. The Healing Field Flags of Remembrance, hosted by The Exchange Club of Murfreesboro, features an inspiring formation of U.S. flags at 265 W. Thompson Ln. Beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 29, enjoy a closing ceremony Monday, May 31, at 5 p.m., before flag pickup begins. A pick-up location for flags is available for those who cannot attend. Flag sales can be dedicated to the memory of a living or deceased veteran, a front-line worker or anyone chosen to be honored. The flag can be purchased in advance of the event or during the event at the field. In addition to individual flag sales, various levels of corporate sponsorships are available. Proceeds benefit the youth, community service and Americanism projects of the Exchange Club of Murfreesboro. For more information, call 615-641-0121, visit healingﬁeld.org/murfreesborotn21 (online sales until the Wednesday before) or find the event on Facebook. played on Thursday nights at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. For more information, contact 615907-2251 or mmccafferty@murfrees borotn.gov.

FRIDAYS TODDLER TIME WITH THOMAS Toddlers love to play, and that’s what they do while learning to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals. The focus is on body part recognition, cognitive skill development and fun at Toddler Time with Thomas Fridays in May at Sports*Com (2310 Memorial Blvd.) from 10–11 a.m. Ages 5 and under are welcome; the cost is $3 per visit. For more information, contact 615-9072251 or athletics@murfreesborotn.gov or visit murfreesborotn.gov/174/sportscom.

FRIDAYS GREENWAY WALKS These hour-long Greenway Walks on Fridays along the Stones River are to look

for wildlife, turtles, otters and herons, which are some of the common finds, and enjoy the fresh air. All ages are welcome from 9–10 a.m. The cost to join is free. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov. Locations: May 7 – Central Valley Trailhead May 14 – Thompson Lane Trailhead May 21 – Fortress Rosecrans Trailhead May 28 – Southridge Blvd. Trailhead

SATURDAYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE The 13–17 Murfreesboro Basketball League is for youth aged 13–17 to compete in an organized basketball league focused on recreationally competitive basketball games to help increase a player’s skill and ability while having fun playing basketball. The league consists of seven weeks of regular season games followed by a single elimination tournament. Each team has one game a week with two officials, two

The Miracle League serves children and adults who suffer from any physical or mental disabilities, which causes them to be excluded, intentionally or not, from conventional baseball leagues. To help the athletes, the Miracle League uses a “buddy” system—pairing each player with an able-bodied peer. Four games are scheduled each Saturday at Miracle Field (120 DeJarnette Ln.). For more information, contact 615-971-1469, or visit murfreesborotn.gov/2097/miracle-league.

THROUGHOUT MAY GREENWAY 100 Walk 100 miles on the Greenway in one year and receive a T-shirt. Register at murfreesboroparks.com. Ages 13 and up are welcome. The cost to join is $10. For more information, contact 615-217-3017 or outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov.

MAY 30–JUNE 5 NATIONAL GARDEN RAILWAY CONVENTION The Nashville Garden Railway Society presents the 36th National Garden Railway Convention in Nashville, May 30–June 5. The model railway convention includes model shows and exhibits, trains and accessories for sale, demonstrations, clinics and outings all over Middle Tennessee. For information, stay tuned to ngrc2021.com.

THROUGH JUNE 24 ST. CLAIR SENIOR CENTER EXHIBIT AT ROTUNDA Cultural Arts Murfreesboro invites the public to the spring City Hall Rotunda exhibit featuring works by artists from St. Clair Street Senior Center through June 24. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and admission is free. A virtual tour will be broadcast June 11 on the City TV YouTube channel as well as on the Cultural Arts Facebook page. For more information about the exhibit, contact Lisa Browning at 615-801-2467 or lbrowning@murfreesborotn.gov.

MAY CONCERTS  ONLINE AT BOROPULSE.COM/CALENDAR WED, 5/5

THURS, 5/13

HANK’S Sarah Pearson; Dustin Martin

HANK’S Tawnya Reynolds NOTES Dax Langford

THURS, 5/6 HANK’S Jordan Carter

FRI, 5/7 COCONUT BAY CAFE SkipperGrace HANK’S Delyn Christian; Lefty Ferguson MAYDAY BREWERY Kayla Woodson NOTES Carl Stewart Band PUCKETT’S Radio Farm SEASONS Derailed VAN’S BAR & GRILL Sticky Kim

FRI, 5/14 COCONUT BAY CAFE DJ RDP HANK’S Bailey Rose; Jack Finley Band MAYDAY BREWERY Old Man Willow PUCKETT’S Wesley Davis, Drake Freeman and Hayden Coffman SEASONS Cooter River Band VAN’S BAR & GRILL Doug Riley Band

SAT, 5/15

HANK’S Karree J. Phillips HOP SPRINGS Americana Sunday Jam

COCONUT BAY CAFE Graham Anthem Band HANK’S The Hammonds; Cooter River Band HOP SPRINGS 38 Special; Molly Hatchet PUCKETT’S Larysa WASHINGTON THEATRE AT PATTERSON PARK Dewdrop Jamboree featuring Larry Martin, Lacey Snider, Rhonda Tenpenny, Rockland Road, Mark Thomas, Buddy Baker, Allen Karl, Jackson Hollow, Pat Roden and Macy Tabor

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SUN, 5/16

HANK’S Mick Mullin

HANK’S Emily Miller HOP SPRINGS Americana Sunday Jam

SAT, 5/8 COCONUT BAY CAFE Karaoke with Mike Dizill HANK’S Joe Hooper; Phil Valdez HOP SPRINGS Jimmie Allen NOTES Brianna Micah PUCKETT’S Smith & Gone SEASONS The Pilots

SUN, 5/9

WED, 5/12 COCONUT BAY CAFE Andy Huffer HANK’S Dakota Leigh

TUES, 5/18 HANK’S Zach Whitley

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Resurrection: A Journey Tribute FRI, 5/28 @ SEASONS

Resurrection returns to Seasons of Murfreesboro on Friday, May 28, for two performances. At 7 p.m. the band plays all of the big Journey hits along with a few deeper cuts from Evolution thrown in. The 9:30 p.m. show will feature Journey’s 1981 Escape album cover-to-cover. “Don’t Stop Believing” that you can experience a Journey show in Murfreesboro.

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HOP SPRINGS Americana Jam

WED, 5/19

TUES, 5/25

HANK’S AllyJane Zawada

HANK’S Delyn Christian

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WED, 5/26

HANK’S Spencer Maige WALNUT HOUSE Phil Valdez, Bailey Rose

COCONUT BAY CAFE Sal Gonzalez HANK’S Justin Walden

FRI, 5/21 COCONUT BAY CAFE Escape Band HANK’S Blake Esse; Clayton Mann Band PUCKETT’S Troy Kemp VAN’S BAR & GRILL Real Deal

SAT, 5/22 COCONUT BAY CAFE Stranger Than Fiction HANK’S HunterGirl; Whiskey Smoke HOP SPRINGS Tenille Arts PUCKETT’S Joyanna McDonald, Jake Gantt and Jaelee Roberts

SUN, 5/23 HANK’S The O’Donnells

FRI, 5/28 COCONUT BAY CAFE Zone Status HANK’S Sara Simmons; Justin Dukes MAIN STREET MUSIC Revelry MAYDAY BREWERY Delyn Christian SEASONS Resurrection: A Journey Tribute VAN’S BAR & GRILL SkipperGrace

SAT, 5/29 COCONUT BAY CAFE DJ Ceiz HANK’S Dirt Road Daisies; Jeff Caron Band

SUN, 5/30 HANK’S Alexis Taylor HOP SPRINGS Americana Jam

COCONUT BAY 210 Stones River Mall Blvd. 615-494-0504 EL TORO 1006 Memorial Blvd. 615-546-5150 FRONT ST. PUB 104 Front St., Smyrna 615-355-6880 HANK’S HONKY TONK 2341 Memorial Blvd. 615-410-7747 HOP SPRINGS 6670 John Bragg Hwy. 615-450-1907 HOTSHOTZ 1208 S. Lowry St., Smyrna 629-255-8296

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AHARTS PIZZA GARDEN Trivia Night 7 p.m.

219 MIXED CUISINE Trivia, 7 p.m. FRONT STREET PUB Line Dancing NOTES Karaoke, 5 p.m. PARTY FOWL Trivia Night, 7 p.m. SEASONS Free Poker, 7 p.m. STARS & STRIKES Trivia, 6:30 p.m. VAN’S Pool Tournament 7 p.m.

HANK’S Open Mic Night 6–9 p.m. JACK BROWN’S Trivia Night 7 p.m. LEVEL III Trivia, 7 p.m. THE BORO Karaoke, 8 p.m.

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MAIN STREET MUSIC 527 W. Main St. 615-440-2425

FRONT STREET PUB Acoustic Jam Session

MAYDAY 521 Old Salem Rd. 615-479-9722 NACHO’S 2962 S. Rutherford Blvd. 615-907-2700 NOTES 2349 S. Church St. 615-528-3303 PUCKETT’S 114 N. Church St. 629-201-6916 SEASONS 2227 Old Fort Pkwy. 615-895-5471

COCONUT BAY Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

NACHO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Trivia, 7 p.m.

 Wednesdays BURGER REPUBLIC Trivia, 7 p.m. EL TORO Trivia, 7 p.m. GEORGIA’S SPORTS BAR Karaoke 8 p.m.–12 a.m.

THE BORO 1211 Greenland Dr. 615-895-4800

JONATHAN’S GRILLE Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

THE BOULEVARD 2154 Middle Tennessee Blvd. 615-624-8002

JUST LOVE COFFEE EAST Trivia, 5 p.m.

VAN’S BAR & GRILL 2404 Halls Hill Pk. 615-624-7767 WALNUT HOUSE 116 N. Walnut St. 615-705-7897 WASHINGTON THEATRE 521 Mercury Blvd. 615-893-7439

SEASONS Salsa and Bachata with DJ Julian 8:30 p.m.–1 a.m. BOULEVARD Trivia 8 p.m. VAN’S Bike Night, Karaoke, 6 p.m.

 Fridays BOOMBOZZ PIZZA Trivia Night 8:30 p.m. FRONT STREET PUB Karaoke GEORGIA’S SPORTS BAR Karaoke 9 p.m.–1 a.m. MARGARITAS Karaoke, 7 p.m.–12

 Saturdays CARMEN MEXICAN RESTAURANT Karaoke, 9 p.m. FRONT STREET PUB Karaoke GEORGIA’S SPORTS BAR Karaoke 9 p.m.–1 a.m. MARGARITAS Karaoke, 7 p.m.–12 SEASONS Latin DJ Night 10 p.m.—3 a.m. VAN’S Karaoke, 7 p.m.

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Record Power Longtime WMOT Host Greg Lee Takes an Alternate Route for His Weekly Trip Into the Past BY STEVE MORLEY

Ask any serious music lover who grew up during the golden age of the vinyl album—roughly 1965 to 1979—and they’ll testify to popular music’s unprecedented power among youth culture. The very concept of a youth culture, in fact, didn’t even exist until after the mid-1950s emergence of rock ’n’ roll, a phenomenon that would ultimately transform radio and recorded music. It was at the outset of vinyl’s golden age, around the mid-’60s apex of Beatlemania, when a self-described skinny, suburban Rutherford County kid would have an early musical epiphany while getting an unexpected shot of rhythm & blues over the airwaves. “Around [the mid-1960s] I recall locating a live New Year’s Eve concert broadcast from 16 * MAY 2021 * BOROPULSE.COM

Chicago that I heard on my parents’ coffinsized radio/record player,” recalls WMOT’s Greg Lee. “It was Little Richard with a terrific horn band. I’d never heard anything like it and began to search out all these R&B, rock, pop and soul artists and their recordings.” Lee, a decades-long fixture of the local FM station at 89.5 whose resonant voice and jazz expertise are familiar to longtime Murfreesboro listeners, is equally passionate and knowledgeable about soul, funk and the numerous hybrids drawn from the R&B bloodline. His personal coming-of-age experiences with such music form the foundation of his weekly radio show, Bel-Aire Drive. When WMOT switched to its Roots/Americana format in 2017, Lee’s jazz programming

moved to HD and streaming formats (and new, alternate regional radio frequencies). Lee’s Bel-Aire Drive, which airs on Roots Radio 89.5 (and live-streams via wmot.org) every Friday night at 8 p.m., came about as a result of that move; indeed, a move of a different kind—his family’s relocation from the Rutherford County suburbs to more culturally diverse Tullahoma on the cusp of the 1970s—inspired Lee’s concept for his weekly journey through the music that indelibly marked his teen years and beyond. “Back then Tullahoma was a different place than I’d experienced, due in large part to the nearby Air Force base and the aerospace tech industry and the diverse group of peoples there because of it,” Lee tells the Pulse. His extended urban-style neighborhood included folks “from every cultural, economic and spiritual corner one would expect to find in the South of the late ’60s and early ’70s.” Residing in a neighborhood where races and cultures overlapped, Lee soon embarked on a musical and social discovery far more immersive than the one sparked a few years earlier by rock ’n’ roll pioneer Little Richard (who, coincidentally, would move to Tullahoma himself in his final years). “Seemingly there were a lot more ways to divide people at that time than ways to bring people together—assassinations, civil rights strife, Vietnam—and the youth of America were the primary ones forcing the issues,” Lee explains. “Along with faith, our music was a panacea for the tension of those times. It crossed age and societal lines, economic conditions and the like. It was something with which we could all find common ground. “We’d be shooting baskets in somebody’s backyard and they’d have their stereo system out there, and a big stack of records on there. Or we’d be in somebody’s living room playing cards, or outside working on cars. Music was everywhere at the time,” says Lee, affirming

that the social activity of sharing record collections created a natural bridge between people of various colors and creeds. “I grew up in that transition between segregation and desegregation,” Lee adds. “The music helped sand down the hard edges that existed between some people.” As Bel-Aire Drive demonstrates every week, there was a musical embarrassment of riches ﬂowing in the mid-to-late ’60s and beyond. Styles criss-crossed in a respectful exchange; while The Rolling Stones displayed their admiration for American blues artists, soul man Otis Redding put his own spin on the Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” Notably, Sly and the Family Stone’s unprecedented multi-racial/mixedgender lineup and positively themed hybrid of pop, soul and funk was an early sign of the dam about to burst. “Sly’s music spoke to a lot of different people, and it definitely spoke to me and the folks in my circles back at that time,” says Lee. Musical cross-fertilization was increasingly occurring among ethnic and stylistic lines, resulting in an exciting period for both commercial pop and the harder-edged, headier experimentation heard on full-length albums. Lee’s Bel-Aire Drive covers all that ground and more, mixing up blues, funk, soul, rock and fusion spanning the ’70s and ’80s as well as tracks from earlier in the ’60s, offering context for the ﬂood of changes soon to culminate in waves of cultural transformation. The friendly, free exchange of music Lee enjoyed while living on Bel-Aire Drive, however exhilarating it was, wasn’t the full extent of the experience. Popular music was addressing the fast-cascading dominoes of a country in crisis, providing a forum as well as an anchor for youths grappling with issues of race, economics, the environment and more. Lee reckons that having a diverse group of companions all processing cultural change through music made it possible “to soak all of that up” and find vital points of connectivity. “To me that’s what that whole Bel-Aire Drive experience was about,” Lee says. “The music was one of the biggest things that helped young people sort it all out for themselves and among themselves. That was a unique period of time for many reasons, but the music was the balm that I like to capture on the radio show.” That balm, as it was five decades ago, is a welcome one today.

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Floating around Middle Tennessee for a few years now, singer-songwriter-guitarist and “laid back” enthusiast Glen Wagner plays happily soul-baring, transition-into-lakelife-inspired originals that musically blend the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Fogerty with other popular easy listens in Wagner’s 10-track, independently produced debut, Perfect Piece of Time, released March 2021. Docked in a Wednesday night residency gig that began in June 2018, at La Vergne’s Memories Bar and Grill, the Wag landed concentric shows, drifting out to spots in Mt. Juliet and Lebanon, into the DoubleTree’s Burger Bar in Murfreesboro and, eventually, playing the perfect atmospheres for Wagner’s live shows: Hoppy’s Harbor Grill at Fate Sanders Marina and Percy Priest Lake’s 4 Corners Marina. All the while, Wagner was fine-tuning the album’s form into the Perfect Piece of Time we can hear today. Perfect Piece of Time’s concept seems a bucket list accomplishment of a New Jerseygrown, family-owned-dairy farmer retired to Tennessee for a relaxing next chapter of peaceful living ﬂooded with nostalgia, a lake life and a sunny future. The feelgood proclamation and ostensibly autobiographical title track, “Perfect Piece of Time,” with accents of The Beach Boys’ group harmony, captures the jist of the album. And there’s an amiable kind of Australian, mid-career Paul Simon bongo groove in “Favorite Smile,” one of three tracks harmonized with lady friend Emma Ohm. There are calmer, more somber waters ﬂoated in Perfect Piece of Time as well. Musically, a sad, Chris Isaac-toned “A Place Called

ALBUM Home,” which uses the Wagner Dairy Farm in New Jersey (1917–2001) to emote an aging neighborhood patriarch’s attempt to pass down area memories and history passed to a young bicycler pedaling by, which gives the geezer a realization of how time has passed and the earth he knew is moving on. Also on a somber note, Wagner’s voice resembles an American Records-period Johnny Cash vocal styling in the Guns N’ Roses’-style outro piano-ed, soldier-coming-home march, “Out and About,” melodiously accented by Garth Hudson-style saxophone runs. Though small rocky waves are made trying to reel in and tie down some of the notes and harmonies attempted in the album’s softer tracks. The run of tracks six through nine is great enough to put on a high school best friend’s lake mixtape to blast out of Dad’s pontoon boat’s stereo system. Beginning at track six, “Let’s Lake It” is simply title-explanatory (just in case an explanation is needed, though: Sunshine. Baking. Tubin’. Moonlight. Bed.) and followed by “Quiet Little Cove,” a naptime Buffett groove about honeysuckle, eagles silently soaring and feet up on the seat. “Something About the Sea” ﬂows into Faces territory with the layered 12- and 6-string acoustics, and, written in 1983, “Something About the Sea” very well could be the 38-year-old single that stayed in the back of Wagner’s youthful mind for a lifetime, eventually the catalyst to finish the lifelong goal of making a record one day. Much respect to that, but next at the end of this four-song fun run is a Huey Lewis-ish, blues-rock piano-filled, mind-clutter murdering “Overthinkin’,” which is the goofiest and has the best pound-for-pound lyrics of all. Actually, all of these songs are lyrical gold mines, surpassing an ironic listen to genuinely find a well put together, very wholesome album. Wagner throws in little comedy bits at the end of songs, uses some wacky sound effects in others, and seems genuinely happy with every chord and line. It’s wholesome to the point of suspicion, having a life nice enough to work a country/beach album about it. Keep an eye out for Glen Wagner’s Perfect Piece of Time on Bandcamp and CD Baby. Singles “Perfect Piece of Time,” “Let’s Lake It” and “One” can be found on Spotify, Amazon and YouTube. CD copies are available wherever Wagner is found. Find more on the artist and upcoming shows on the Wag’s Facebook page under Glen Wagner Singer/Songwriter. — BRYCE HARMON

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THE KID DETECTIVE DIRECTOR Evan Morgan STARRING Adam Brody, Sophie Nélisse, Sarah Sutherland RATED R

Writer/director Evan Morgan’s debut feature-length film feels like a rarity these days: a true hidden gem. It might never have blipped my radar were it not for a niche (though not unpopular) YouTube channel and the lone recommendation of a good friend. Couple good word-of-mouths, along with a rental price on Amazon as cheap as a trip to Redbox minus gas, and you almost can’t afford not to watch it. Morgan’s The Kid Detective is reminiscent of another suburban-noir debut, Rian Johnson’s Brick. Though, where the latter creates a “cool,” “grown-up” world within a high school setting, the former focuses on what it actually means to grow up and be a grown-up. Adam Brody (The O.C., Ready or Not) stars as Abe Applebaum, a once-beloved kid detective who practiced out of his treehouse until success solving such high-profile cases as The Case of the Missing Fundraiser Money and The Mystery of the Water Tower Vandals landed him an office funded by the town and a lifetime of free ice cream. But when his assistant, the mayor’s daughter, goes missing, Abe’s inability to solve the case slowly sours the promising wunderkind, turning him into a washed up alcoholic in his 30s solving such low-stakes mysteries as Widow Gulliver’s Missing Cat. That is, until a

high school girl hires Abe to solve the mystery of her murdered boyfriend. Though not entirely new (Mystery Team with Donald Glover shares a similar idea), the conceit of a 32-year-old burnout employing the same teenage tactics he used to solve cases of candy theft to a real case of murder carries the film a long way. Brody is pathetic and self-pitying as adult Abe, but also overly confident in his sleuthing skills. Morgan’s direction and darkly comic script make every interview with every colorful suspect both an homage and a sendup of the hard-boiled detective genre, though never veering into irreverence. And maybe most importantly, every setup has a satisfying pay-off, from the most insignificant running jokes to the main mystery of the movie; the attention to detail is impeccable. As well as being technically taut, the darn film manages to sneak in a rather poignant theme to boot. Morgan and Brody delight in the absurdity of their “adult kid detective,” but they also treat it seriously enough to explore the very real and relatable causes behind Abe’s arrested development, culminating in an ending that at first feels out of left field but is both earned and effective. Like any good mystery, there’s more than meets the eye to The Kid Detective. — JAY SPIGHT BOROPULSE.COM

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bout 18 miles south of Interstate 840 in between Murfreesboro and Franklin, near Chapel Hill, Tennessee, Henry Horton State Park offers a wealth of outdoor activities. A visitor can really choose their own adventure based on their recreational preferences at this Tennessee State Park. Visitors can stay in the air-conditioned inn and have a few days of golfing at the Buford Ellington Golf Course and swimming in the pool. For a more primitive experience, tent campers can spend their days fishing

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PHOTOS BY SARAH MAYO and hiking. Or, for those prepared to stay a few days, do it all. The park, on the Duck River, contains eight different hiking trails, totaling 11 miles. Coming from 840, Highway 31 leads hikers, golfers, swimmers, fishers and campers right through the park. Park in a small parking lot on the north side of the river for access to most of the hiking trails. This includes the Wilhoite Mill Trail, commemorating the area where a mill stood a century and a half ago, a trail along Spring Creek, and the Adeline Wilhoite River Trail,

a narrow walkway that follows the north side of the Duck. Park officials rate the River Trail as easy, but it can be muddy, rooty, narrow and rocky with some slight hills in some places—not exactly a simple walk in the park for those attempting to push a stroller, but no big problem for the able-bodied, offering views of the Duck River and affiliated ﬂora and fauna. The broad river was moving quickly in April. About a half mile into the river trail, hikers can access the tent and RV camping area. At the center of this area sits a camp store, a shady playground, an area of sand with some toy dump trucks and bulldozers available, and a Birds of Prey display where park visitors can view an owl and a hawk in cages and take in some information about other birds of prey in the area. Continuing farther from the highway, the Hickory Ridge, River Trail Loop and the Wetland Trail offer many more miles of walking and wildlife viewing, and access to back-country camping areas. Across the Duck River, Henry Horton State Park contains even more amenities and activities, a park visitors center, inn, swimming pool, grasslands, more playgrounds and even a skeet, trap and archery range. The park contains a full golf course, a disc golf course and beehives. The parking lot near the visitor’s center hosted some food trucks on a recent Sunday afternoon. Those with young children still unable to complete long miles of hiking trails in the

woods may want to check out the Storybook Trail, a very easy paved quarter-mile path. Panels lining the path illustrate a simple children’s story with woodland animals, with some discussion questions that encourage counting, color recognition, making animal sounds and other childish fun, presented in part by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This same trail contains numerous tree identification panels also, describing some of the accompanying native trees, and how to recognize their leaves. Henry Horton contains a variety of playgrounds scattered throughout the park, all different. One, near the Storybook Trail, makes more of an obstacle course challenge with ninja training-type devices, climbing rings and walls, balance beams, shaky stones and such. Find another, more of an accessible, inclusive play area, not far away. Lots of picnic tables line the south bank of the river, near the grasslands and visitor’s center. And the park’s multiple overnight options—an RV lot, tent camping, cabins for rent, hammock camping areas, back-country camping and the inn—make an impressive variety of choices for staying onsite.

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had honey gold sauce all over myself when I left Bee Hive Bistro, and didn’t really care. This sauce is fantastic. Also, this place has some of the most excellent french fries in town. They are hand cut in the store, and dipped in the same batter used for the fried chicken before hitting the deep fryer, according to Bee Hive Bistro owner Mike Malone. The restaurant, located near the corner of Mercury and Rutherford, has been in operation about a year now, but just recently hung its sign proclaiming the name Bee Hive Bistro. Inside, a colorful mural (painted by Terrell Johnson and Vincent Mosley) welcomes customers to the Bee Hive as they place their orders.

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PHOTOS BY SARAH MAYO Cartoons play on the TV, perhaps to help entertain Malone’s young daughter, hanging out in the restaurant. Waiting on food, a diner notices that every table contains a bottle of Frank’s RedHot, alongside salt, pepper, ketchup and mustard—and even hand sanitizer. As it should be. Every restaurant needs lots of Frank’s available. That indicated that the people at Bee Hive Bistro know what they are doing and don’t want their customers eating bland food. And according to most reports, the food served at Bee Hive is packed with flavor. “Nothing about the meal lacked any flavor. All the food was delicious, well seasoned and spiced,” a local diner named Victor said about Bee Hive Bistro. “I can’t

rave enough about it.” The white breast meat boneless wings can be a great way to feed a group; get 50 boneless wings for $32. Or a good way to feed one hungry person, get 10 for $6.54. The whole wings, expectedly, cost more—about $2 per wing—but these are large, with the flat and drum connected. The lovely fried wings, boneless wings and larger pieces of fried chicken or tenders at Bee Hive Bistro can be plain, battered, seasoned, spicy seasoned, garlic parmesan seasoned or tossed in lemon pepper, honey gold, honey hot, buffalo or bee sting sauce. “Garlic parm was my favorite,” according to Melanie Cason Ryder. She added that Bee Hive also “has a great burger and awesome fish.” The buffalo chicken is delicious. Tasty, but not too crazy-hot at all, and the salty and tender fried bone-in pork chop was fantastic. Plenty of other Bee Hive patrons have positive things to say about the chicken and fish. “Never had the breading on my fish that perfectly crunchy,” Chiana Smith said. At first glance, the menu contains a lot of fried foods—chicken, fish, pork chops,

wings, fried pickles, tenders and such, but it also contains plenty of vegetables. Try some delicious collard greens or sweet potatoes like Grandmama’s—very sweet. The butter and the sugar used turn into a honey-like glaze when cooking these bits of sweet potatoes to just past tender. “You must have the sweet potatoes!” Tammie Todd Patterson. “Wings, chicken Philly and chicken sandwich were so good,” she added. Other sides include green beans, okra, white beans and more. One diner suggested placing the sweet potatoes on top of the mashed potatoes. That sounds like a good idea to me. As good as the chicken, pork chop and fish are, many diners say the side dishes are their favorite part of a Bee Hive meal. “Best soul food in Murfreesboro,” Jami Nicole Parnell said of Bee Hive Bistro. The menu also contains burgers, pulled pork, baked chicken and dressing and Philly cheesesteaks. And overall, about everything makes a pretty good value for the money, with most plates about $10. “Amazing fish! We’re determined to try

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everything on the menu,” Falon Crayton said. As with all fried chicken joints where they cook chicken to order, made to order can mean a bit of a wait. Call ahead if you are in a hurry, but the fried chicken and fish enthusiasts appreciate the hot and fresh food. “Good food ain’t fast and fast food ain’t good,” a Bee Hive customer, Joe, posted following a recent meal, calling it his “new favorite wing spot in Murfreesboro. How they can make them as juicy as they are is beyond me. Their lemon pepper wings and honey hot are incredible.” Amanda Hight agreed that the Bee Hive food is “worth the wait.” “The chicken was divine! We loved it all, sides included,” she said. “You won’t be disappointed.” Aside from the wait time, one of the few complaints from Bee Hive Bistro customers is the level of salt in some of the food. Most didn’t find the dishes overly salty and say that everything is spectacularly done, but quite a few reviewers online have left the comment they would prefer less salt. “I had the honey gold wings and fries. My wings were phenomenal and the sauce

was so good. I did enjoy my fries but they were extremely salty. We also tried the fried pickles and they were good, but salty too,” Kearston Dornae said. Otherwise, rave reviews. For a tasty, filling lunch on a budget, grab a smoked sausage sandwich (a large link on a hot dog bun), perhaps topped with some slaw and honey gold sauce, for only $3.99. As far as wing types, Malone says the honey gold is probably the most ordered flavor so far. “My personal favorite is the seasoned,” the Bee Hive proprietor said. The business now sells jars of sea moss, which reportedly delivers lots of vitamins and minerals and assists with digestive health as well. And family meals, containing chicken, fish or pork chops, two large sides and bread for four people are available for $25–$30. Figure out what sauces and sides you’d like to try, give Bee Hive Bistro a call, let Mike drop something in the fryer for you, and get ready for a very flavorful meal from a welcome addition to the Murfreesboro restaurant scene. BOROPULSE.COM

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Art

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Murfreesboro Artist Carol Curtis Creates Colorful Needlepoint and Watercolor Works BY DELORES ELLIOTT LOCAL ARTIST CAROL CURTIS can be described as accomplished. Curtis’ appreciation for art began when she was very young, and it only grew over time. Curtis has a passion for watercolor, and though many of the art pieces in her portfolio are watercolor, she also creates needlepoint art and has been known to enjoy pastels, oils and drawing. Curtis really displays an appreciation for the temperature and tone of each color as she creates. She has an eye for the combination of light, shapes and texture.

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Curtis says that when teaching, she doesn’t teach her students to paint, but to see—then painting comes easy. “You draw to learn, not learn to draw,” the artist said. “Seeing is amazing . . . whether you’re holding a brush or not.” In a recent interview with Curtis, she mentioned that her career really took off in fourth grade. “[With] Mrs. Gwaltny in fourth grade at Hobgood. I decided that I didn’t need any more school; I had a lot of other things to do. She said, ‘If you come to school, you can do the bulletin boards,’” Curtis said. As a young adult, Curtis studied architecture at Auburn University. Some time after graduating, she landed a job with Hyatt Hotel Corporation where she utilized her experience in management, hospitality and visual arts to open new Hyatt locations around the country. Curtis then launched her own successful catering company and has dedicated her free time to her own textile design business. Curtis also served as president of the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild two times. She has also spent some time teaching students to paint using her technique, and has set up some painting work-

shops in the United States and abroad. Many of her painting workshops involved notable watercolor painters including Charles Reid, who was an American painter, illustrator and teacher, best known for his own work in watercolor painting. Since the beginning of Curtis’ watercolor career, she has won many awards and has been featured in numerous exhibits and articles. Curtis won a People’s Choice award for her first painted watercolor. She also won awards at Athenaeum Music and Arts Library where she taught a beginner’s class. Curtis’ art has been featured at Nashville Needleworks Needlepoint in Brentwood, Tullahoma Art Center, Murfreesboro Center for the Arts and many other locations around the country. Curtis’ needlepoint designs were also commissioned for use on the White House Christmas tree in 1997. The Tennessee State House Christmas tree also featured ten of her painted ornaments one year. Curtis says that she anticipates teaching watercolor classes in Murfreesboro again this summer or fall. For more information about Curtis and her art, visit carolcurtisart.com or carolcurtisneedlepointdesign.com.

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Savannah Sipping Society at Cannonsburgh, Little Women at Fountains at Gateway THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS two outdoor shows in May, The Savannah Sipping Society running May 7 through 9 at Cannonsburgh Village and Little Women running May 21 through 23 at The Fountains at Gateway. “We are excited to continue our arts programming in a different way,” says Center for the Arts Executive Director Patience Long. “It has been a very long year and all of our community from youth to adults have been missing the excitement and escape of live theater.” The Savannah Sipping Society is a laugh-aminute comedy that will delight audiences with heart-touching humor. The outdoor performances at Cannonsburgh provide the perfect backdrop for a series of events that take place over drinks on a front porch. Tickets are $20 and concessions and bar service will be available. The Savannah Sipping Society is the tale of four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, drawn together by fate and an impromptu happy hour. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a determination to live in the moment.

Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Outdoors at Oaklands Mansion MURFREESBORO LITTLE THEATRE proudly presents William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream this May. Enter a world of magic and mischief outdoors at Oaklands Mansion where this renowned comedic play finds the world of humans intersecting with the realm of magic. The lovely Hermia is forcibly engaged to Demetrius, but she truly cares for Lysander. Hermia’s friend, Helena, is in love with Demetrius, and while their romantic entanglements abound, the fairy rulers Titania and Oberon begin toying with various lovers and each other. Meanwhile, a band of misfit actors, including Nick Emma Hamkins Bottom, are rehearsing as Titania and

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Directed by Mark David Williams, performances of The Savannah Sipping Society will be Friday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 8 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 9, at 2 p.m. Cannonsburgh Village is located at 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro. Center for the Arts’ youth program, Center Stage Academy, will bring the beloved classic Little Women to the stage at the Fountains at Gateway. This production features students ages 9 to 18, selected by audition, who will bring the story of the March family to Murfreesboro. Tickets are $15 and patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Directed by Denise Parton, performances of Little Women will be on May 21 at 7:30 p.m., May 22 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and May 23 at 2 p.m. Fountains at Gateway is located at 1500 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro. For tickets or more information, visit boroarts. org or call 615-904-ARTS (2787).

the play of Pyramus and Thisbe to be performed at the wedding of the Athenian royalty, Theseus to the Amazon Queen Hippolyta, when the fairy Puck causes the rehearsal to go awry. This year marks the tenth Backyard Bard performance, and the first time Shakespeare has been performed outdoors at Oaklands Mansion. MLT’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be performed outdoors on the grounds of Oaklands Mansion at 7 p.m. on May 8, 9 and 13–16. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a $10 suggested donation. All donations are going to support Oaklands Mansion, whose mission is to preserve Murfreesboro’s local history and inspire an appreciation of Oaklands’ unique past. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and enjoy Backyard Bard at Oaklands Mansion. For more information on the production, visit mltarts.com or call 615893-9825.

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Pisco 305, Modern Acupuncture, Hank’2 Doors Down, Gateway Urgent Care, Panda Express, Painted Tree BY DELORES ELLIOTT PISCO 305 PERUVIAN CUISINE AND STEAKHOUSE has opened a location at 452 N. Thompson Ln. The restaurant, located in the same building as Marble Slab Creamery, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Jason’s Deli, just across the lot from The Oaks Shopping Mall, celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony on April 7. Pisco 305 specializes in South American-style meals. According to initial online reviews, the food is wonderful. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. “Rooted in the rich culture and dishes of Peru, our primary focus is to infuse each experience with richness, quality and joy,” according to a statement from the owners. Ken and Gina Strode, the proprietors of Hank’s Honky Tonk, in the Memorial Boulevard shopping center with Kroger and Papa John’s, have leased a second space in the same plaza just two doors down from Hank’s for a second bar, to be called: 2 Doors Down. HANK’2 DOORS DOWN will also host live local music, so honky-tonk patrons will have two places to walk between. PANDA EXPRESS plans to open a third Murfreesboro location at 2122 Memorial Blvd. by Chick-fil-A. In addition to its Thompson Lane restaurant, Panda Express also operates a location on the MTSU campus. The largest franchise operator in America, FLYNN RESTAURANT GROUP LP, recently announced that it has acquired 937 Pizza Hut locations and 194 Wendy’s locations throughout the U.S. from Kansas City-based NPC International. This includes numerous locations across Tennessee—at least three in Murfreesboro and more in Smyrna and Nashville. This will allow Flynn Restaurant Group to nearly double its restaurant count, which now totals out at 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants. The franchise expects to generate $3.5 billion in sales and employ 73,000 people in 44 states. Flynn’s subsidiaries now include the largest Applebee’s, Arby’s and Pizza Hut franchisee, the second largest Panera Bread franchisee, 24 * MAY 2021 * BOROPULSE.COM

the third largest Taco Bell franchisee and the fifth largest Wendy’s franchisee. “We are excited to announce the addition of Pizza Hut and Wendy’s to our portfolio,” Greg Flynn, founder, chairman and CEO of Flynn Restaurant Group, said in a recent statement. “They bring with them a wonderful team of dedicated operators and support personnel, who we welcome whole-heartedly into the Flynn family. Both Pizza Hut and Wendy’s are deeply established as leading concepts in their sectors, and our entry into their systems furthers our goal to operate at scale in top-tier brands.” FIREHOUSE SUBS will soon open a third location in Murfreesboro at 2854 S. Church St. The mobile tea bar FRANKLIN’S FRUIT TEA plans to open a set location, Franklin’s Fruit Tea Café, at 348 E. Castle St. on the corner of Maney Avenue. The husband-and-wife business currently operates out of a truck and serves tea at local events. Their tea is available at a few local businesses as well. The shop will have a handful of café tables as well as a bar where customers can relax and enjoy their beverages. “It will be family friendly, so you can let your kids sit at the bar. There won’t be any alcohol,” Franklin said. “We’re considering having some [tables] outside on nice days, too.” Fresh fruit puree ﬂavors include Mango Peach, Half & Half, Liquid Gold, Strawberry and Lemonade. Tea will be available to-go in gallons or just a cup. The café does not plan to sell food. However, the café does plan to host local food trucks, and customers are allowed to bring their own food. FONDA EL CUBILETE plans to open a fourth location in Tennessee. The new location will take over the former Burger King location at 307 N. Thompson Lane. The business plans to open the new location by the end of May, and will feature traditional Mexican and TexMex style food. (Cubilete, by the way, is a dice game, with some similarities to poker, popular in various Latin American countries.) MODERN ACUPUNCTURE has opened its second Tennessee location on

The former Stein Mart location at The Oaks Shopping Mall in Murfreesboro will soon host PAINTED TREE MARKETPLACE’s fourth location in Tennessee. The location will open in late 2021, date still to be announced. Each Painted Tree location sells items from local vendors and offers gifts, décor, fashion and more. Painted Tree can be described as a creative community of shops featuring hundreds of local creators and vendors. The business works in ways similar to that of an antique shop, where the vendors are given a vendor ID number that they put on their tags along with the cost and a brief description of the item. When a customer purchases an item, the sales will go to the specific vendor. Local small businesses are invited to fill out a vendor application to lease a space at Painted Tree. Vendors are handpicked by Painted Tree staff, and once selected, each shop is offered a six-month lease. Painted Tree encourages vendors to make their space feel as if it truly belongs to them. The idea is that customers will be able to shop dozens of small shops under one roof, so it’s important for a vendor to decorate their space accordingly. Vendors can access their daily sales via an account on the Painted Tree website. According to Painted Tree, some vendors choose to quit their day job to become full-time vendors with Painted Tree. For more information, visit paintedtree.com.

the corner of Medical Center Parkway and North Thompson Lane. Tennessee native and University of Tennessee graduate Dr. Karman Gossett has a passion for practicing acupuncture. After seven years of practicing in Murfreesboro, she decided to open Murfreesboro’s first Modern Acupuncture franchise. A recent press release said that the goal is to make the ancient acupuncture method of healing available to everyone. Treatments usually last around 30 minutes or less, and while appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are also an option. Modern Acupuncture offers affordable memberships to encourage patients to include acupuncture treatments in their regular health, beauty and wellness routines and in celebration of its

grand opening, the business offers $39 initial treatments and other grand opening specials. An all-natural and holistic treatment, acupuncture is clinically proven to alleviate chronic pain, relieve stress and treat more than 30 diseases and conditions. Gossett explained that acupuncture tells the brain to make adjustments and, through stimulating the nervous system with tiny needles, the body makes those adjustments. “Making you feel better is what we are trying to do,” Gossett said. “We focus on the mitigation of stress on our minds and bodies.” For more information or to book an appointment, visit the Modern Acupuncture Murfreesboro website or call 615-317-3697.

WALNUT HOUSE HOSTS MURFREESBORO SMALL BUSINESS FAIR, MAY 20 The Murfreesboro Pulse and The Walnut House will collaborate on a local business fair on Thursday, May 20, from 4–8 p.m. Representatives from a variety of area small businesses will set up tables and booths, hand out literature, items and samples, conduct demonstrations and sell products. The event, free and open to the public, will be a fun time for area business owners, consumers and supporters of small business to get to know each other around some music, art, food, drink and other entertainment. Participants Include: The Fox & Goat Coffee Better Business Bureau Bill Taylor Bushido School of Karate Cultivation Network Soigne Hank’s Honky Tonk Morter Chiropractic Reliant Realty – Lory Breckler Hope Restored Counseling ITEX – Jim Furbush Avon – Tina Lillig Pink Zebra – Debbie Harrington Rutherford Business Builders Eagle Communications Megha Bradley – Business and Life Transformation Strategies

GATEWAY URGENT CARE has opened a second location at 1636 New Salem Hwy. in addition to its first location at 1574 Medical Center Pkwy. The business plans to open at least two additional locations in Murfreesboro soon. Gateway Urgent Care offers many services including simple and complex laceration repair, care for orthopedic issues, aid for sprains and strains, initial fracture stabilization, injections and more. The emergency care facility has an X-ray machine on site. Gateway Urgent Care’s hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information on what they offer, visit gatewayurgent.com. Steelhead Building Group has started construction on Phase I of THE MARKETPLACE AT SAVANNAH RIDGE in Murfreesboro. The project once completed will be a 24-acre, multi-building retail complex. The development will be constructed in three phases, the first of which involves an Aldi grocery store, expected to open by the end of this year. Phase I of the project includes two 6,000-square-foot buildings that are also targeted for completion by the end of the year. It is owned by BSM Proper-

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ties and designed by MJM Architects. BSM was also previously involved in other local projects including a shopping center on Thompson Lane and the Parkside development on Memorial Boulevard. “Aldi is a valuable anchor for the development because they are great to work with, and they’re good for the neighborhood. Nearby residents really appreciate a neighborhood-focused shopping center, which is our goal,” said David Baker, principal broker at BSM Properties.” “We’ve done quite a bit of work in Murfreesboro, and it’s exciting to see its growth,” said Baker. “We love being part of the development of this community.” 4EVER FRESH CLOTHING has opened a location in Murfreesboro by MTSU. The new store is located right beside Ms. Marian’s Café on Main Street.

CLOSED HERNANDEZ MEXICAN DELI on West Vine Street has closed its doors to the public after three years in business. The business does not plan to re-open.

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THE LITTLE THINGS can cost a lot. However, we tend to forget some of them because they are so little. A chore that was important but not really in the forefront of your mind can have us shelling out big money later just because we forgot or didn’t have the time. What if you could eliminate one of these tasks every few months? What would it be worth to you? Austin Slacks, owner of Delivered Oil, eliminates at least one of these tasks for you and he does it on your schedule. Austin provides the convenience of coming to your home or workplace to change your car oil on the spot! In fact, he can meet you in the parking lot of your favorite place to shop and be done before you check out. He changed my own oil not long ago and it took him less than 20 minutes. It probably would have been quicker if I weren’t playing 20 questions with him, though. But it was amazing to watch this enterprising young man with the van he converted into a mobile shop go to work. Now I’m set for months. I asked Slacks how he came up with the notion of anywhere oil changes. The idea came to him after a very frustrating two-hour wait on his own car over a year ago. As a parent of seven currently (three biological and four foster children), those two hours were precious drops of time. “I literally sat and thought ‘somebody’s got to be able to come out to the house and do this.’ I looked it up online and at the time there was nobody,” Slacks said. “I felt

there was some potential because I would not be the only one who would think this was convenient, so I went all in. I bought the van, formed the LLC, and became fully licensed and insured.” One of the challenges, he admits, is this being such a new concept. “But I actually think gaining the trust of the people would be easy because I am right there in your driveway. You can come out and watch me if you want and I’m happy to show you exactly what I’m doing.” His service is surprisingly economical. Just $89 (plus tax), even for full synthetic. The budding entrepreneur can see the company franchising a dozen trucks in a few years to service all of Middle Tennessee. For now, you can reach the owner direct at 615-663-0912 or schedule the process or find more information at deliveredoil.com; enter the coupon code PULSE for a $20 discount on services! Slacks can also perform oil change services for ﬂeets for area businesses with multiple vehicles. When asked what gives him momentum as a businessman, the Delivered Oil owner replied “Being in charge of securing my own work and providing a service with the best customer care and convenience out there.” Austin also provides peace of mind. How many of us worry whether our teenage kids are taking care of the car or not? OK, maybe that’s just me! But now, it’s as simple as scheduling a time online and Delivered Oil will take care of it the next day. Now, if someone will just develop mobile dentistry! Blaine Little is the founder and CEO of Momentum Seminars Training and Coaching, helping companies remain profitable by investing in their people. Learn more at momentumseminars. BOROPULSE.COM

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Paul Mitchell offers courses in hair cutting, coloring, styling, skin care, waxing and makeup for those interested in a career in cosmetology or esthetics. Authorized for operation as a post-secondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro helps its graduates launch a career in the beauty industry, preparing students to pass the state board examination and gain employment within their field of study. View job placement information at tn.gov/thec.

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GCI Murfreesboro Campus offers a nail technology program, where students learn manicuring and pedicuring, nail art, wraps, nail tips and sculptured nails as well as aromatherapy and reflexology. The cosmetology program prepares students for careers in the beauty industry, teaching students hair cutting, hair styling, permanent waving, coloring and basic skincare. Successful graduates of either program are qualified to take the state board exam for a cosmetology license.

The esthetics program teaches students about the care, repair and enhancement of the skin. This is a fast-growing professional segment, and the program prepares students for a career in skincare and for the licensing examination of the Georgia or Tennessee Boards of Cosmetology. The massage therapy program leads to an entry level massage therapy license for a broad range of jobs in hotels, spas, fitness centers, doctors offices, physical therapy clinics, hospitals, wellness centers, cruise lines and sports settings. Additionally, many therapists develop their own private massage practices.

 TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY 1303 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro 663 Ken Pilkerton Dr., Smyrna 615-898-8010  tcatmurfreesboro.edu

Tennessee College of Applied Technology is a public state vocational college that offers courses in all sorts of fields from heating & air to computer science. Most programs can be completed within two years and some students can use the Tennessee Promise Scholarship to attend and graduate debt-free.

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Programs include administrative office technology, automotive technology, collision repair technology, building and electrical technology, central sterile processing technology, computer aided design technology, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration; industrial electrical maintenance/mechatronics, information technology and infrastructure management, machine tool technology, welding, digital graphic design, cosmetology, dental assisting, pharmacy technician, practical nursing and surgical technology.

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Motlow is a public school that offers certificates, associate degrees and flexible learning pathways toward a variety of bachelor’s degrees and industry-recognized training programs that lead to high-wage, high-demand careers. Motlow has a nationally recognized reputation for automation, robotics and mechatronics. Motlow serves transfer and degree-seeking as well as non-credit students pursuing continuing education units, certifications, professional devel-

TNPTI in Murfreesboro offers programs in registered dental assisting and in phlebotomy. A registered dental assistant provides support to the dentist and hygienist. The dental assisting programs are offered as three options: a 10-week part-time program meeting every Saturday, a three-week full-time program meeting Monday through Friday, or a 10-week part-time evening program meeting Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for 10 weeks. The facility allows students to learn in a real dental office. It is authorized for operation as a post-secondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. To view detailed job placement information, visit tn.gov/thec. opment and industry-recognized credentials. Motlow features Tennessee Promise and Reconnect scholarships. Both allow eligible students to receive an award at Motlow toward tuition and mandatory fees after all other aid has been applied. Promise is for Tennessee high school graduates, while Reconnect is for adults without degrees. Students may complete their general education courses or choose from two-year associate degree programs in more than 40 disciplines. Motlow has a robust selection of articulation agreements with state institutions that offer Motlow graduates a host of unique benefits and supported pathways toward 4-year degrees through Tennessee Transfer Pathways.

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Schedule Regular Family Meetings to Help Give Each Member a Sense of Belonging FAMILY MEETINGS—very vividly I remember the first time that I told my husband that we were going to have a family meeting. He looked at me like I had three heads. See, at the time, I was interning at a school, working full time at our store and going to school full time. Our schedule was jam-packed and time was a precious commodity in our home. He still wasn’t fully on board with all of the “Montessori stuff,” as he called it, anyway. Well, earlier that week, I had been called to the office of the Montessori school where I was interning. My mentor had asked to see me about my son, who was 3 at the time and in another classroom. Being a typical 3-year-old boy, he didn’t realize that I was very hopeful that he would have

excellent behavior at the school because I hoped that they would offer me a job at the end of my internship and it didn’t look so great if the teacher’s son was a primary misfit. He also didn’t realize how disruptive it was to the other students during nap time when he would run around the room and use his mat to pretend he was surfing. Clearly, my expectations of my toddler were not really in line with his plane of development. Live and learn. Needless to say, I was anxious going into the meeting. My worst thoughts were that I was going to lose my internship or he was going to be expelled from the school. It was a very long walk to her office that day. . . . To my surprise, my mentor was not upset.

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She was solutions-focused and more interested in finding out the root cause to his connection-seeking behaviors (notice here, I didn’t say “attention seeking”). During our meeting one of the questions that she asked was about family meetings. She asked me if we had them and if not, suggested we start immediately. At that time, I really struggled with the connection that his behavior might have with our family holding meetings. It just didn’t make sense to me. But I had so much respect for her wisdom and knowledge, I knew that we would absolutely try. We started that very week! My mentor gave me some guidelines on how to begin. We started with 10 minutes every Sunday evening. During those early years, our meetings were very simple and fun, and kept us on track for the week and how things were going in our household. Over the years, the meetings grew longer and became a place where harder subjects and bigger emotions were explored. During the teenage years, I was glad to have already made the habits of sharing and connecting. I really credit those family meetings to being able to talk with our kids about the hard stuff. If we don’t listen to the small stuff when they are little, how can we expect them to share the big stuff when they are big? By creating the habit of the family meeting early in their lives, it became a part of our family’s culture. So, how did those meetings actually help his behaviors? As the second child, it gave him space to speak up in the family and not be overshadowed by his more outgoing sister. It gave a place for the family to air grievances, solve problems and listen equally. It strengthened our children’s (and my hubby’s) listening skills, brainstorming skills, problem–solving skills and ability to cooperate. It gave us the opportunity to cool off before discussing a problem (problems are put on the agenda for the week’s meeting so that everyone could have time to brainstorm solutions). It gave each member of the family a sense of belonging and significance. I am going to repeat that one, because it is the most important: It gave each member of the family a sense of belonging and significance. Jane Nelson, the creator of Positive Discipline, developed the foundation for family meetings and really articulated their purpose well. According to her, in addition to helping the children choose solutions that are respectful to everyone, showing concern to others and providing accountability, family meetings also offer the following benefits to parents:

– Helps parents to avoid power struggles by sharing control in appropriate ways – Helps parents to avoid micromanaging their children, so children learn self-discipline – Listen in ways that invite children to listen – Respectfully share responsibility – Create good memories through a family tradition – Model all the skills they want their children to learn She goes on to offer a Family Meeting Agenda: 1. Compliments (this might include improvements from last week) 2. Evaluate last week’s solutions 3. This week’s issues 4. Special event 5. Meal planning 6. Calendar (weekly essentials, rides) 7. Family fun planning (we called this family date night) Having jobs that go with the meeting would also be a great idea. In our house, our son would help create the agenda and our daughter would type up minutes and distribute those to the other family members. When the pandemic hit and both kids were home with us again, we started having family meetings again. Although we were not perfect with them every week for the entire time they were growing up, we did start the habit very young and it has served us well. Now, when I think back about that conversation with my mentor, I understand that her advice did have an enormously powerful connection to his behaviors, and her wisdom helped change the trajectory of our parenting. Many of us have had our fill of meetings over the last year, but I promise that this is a meeting that you will value and will help transform your parenting. Book it today! Next time, we will explore the concept of helicopter parenting and how to recover from it so that your child can independently soar with confidence. Reanna Sarieh is the founder and directress of Bambini Village Montessori school in Murfreesboro. She received a B.A. in anthropology from MTSU, a MAT in teaching and AMS certification from Belmont University. Currently, she is pursuing a doctorate degree in education administration. 17 years ago, she and her husband decided to incorporate the Positive Discipline philosophy into their family, and it made all the difference in the world!

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The key to successful composting is to balance “greens” with “browns” and supply moisture. Greens are grass clippings, discarded fruit, vegetables, coffee grinds. Browns are dried leaves, straw, cardboard and newspapers. Avoid meat and dairy, domestic pet poop, weed seeds and treated grass clippings to the pile. There are various styles to composting bins. Some have a turnable composting barrel. A three-bin system expedites the decomposition process, one bin with yard waste being composted, one empty to turn the compost and one bin containing finished, or nearly finished, compost. There is nothing wrong with having a compost pile in the shade. Larger pieces need to be chopped or shredded. Fruit and vegetables can be dug in, rather than laid on top. Compost piles should not smell. The decomposition of the mound will create heat. It takes a couple of months to get good compost. When used, it can be added to the root area of the growing plant. Vermicomposting is indoor composting bin with worms. Worms process organic matter into nutrient enriched humus. The

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Steered Straight provides addiction and suicide prevention programs and education to youth and communities throughout the country. Based right here in Middle Tennessee, our entire business was changed once COVID unfolded and states went into

isolation. We couldn’t provide our programs to schools since they were closed down. We knew and understood that the need for our programs were greater than ever so we revamped everything into a digital format and continued reaching kids and families virtually. But we were unsure about our future. Without the financial support, we knew

we wouldn’t be able to sustain our operation very long, but we were watching drug overdoses and suicide dramatically increase everywhere. We had to find a way to continue. The need for our prevention and educational programs were needed more than ever. Our office space in midtown Murfreesboro was larger than we needed at the time, so we decided to open up a small thrift store in half of our office to cover our overhead. We had no idea that the thrift store would grow into its own operation. We now have two thrift stores in Murfreesboro and they are truly “mission businesses”! Our main store at 845 Middle Tennessee Blvd. is a unique experience which provides a thrilling hunt every day. Our newest store is Steered Straight Too Furniture and Thrift at 903 Mercury Blvd., repurposing all sorts of household items and furniture. We did not originally expect to be in a retail business. It’s just not what our stated purpose is. But, these thrift stores are absolutely vital to our mission. There is a “Purpose in Every Purchase” and that purpose is saving lives. I wanted to take some time this month to express the importance of not only supporting our stores, but supporting the other great local thrift stores and all of the Middle Tennessee mom-and-pop shops. Supporting local businesses supports local charities, because local businesses donate 250% more per employee to local charitable causes than large, national competitors. You may not think about it often, but buying from a local business provides 2.5 times more support to local charities. Local businesses mean a stronger tax base and better use of public services compared to nationally owned stores. This translates into better schools, transportation and emergency response services for you and your family. Locally owned businesses keep their money—your money—local. In fact, compared to national chain stores, it’s substantial. For every $100 spent at a local business, $68 of that $100 stays in the community. National chain stores only put about $43 of that $100 into the local community. TOP REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL: LOCAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS When you purchase at locally owned rather than nationally owned businesses, more money is kept in the community because locally-owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses, service providers and farms. Purchasing local helps grow other businesses as well as the local tax base. NONPROFITS RECEIVE GREATER SUPPORT Local business owners donate far more to local charities than non-local owners. Without local business owners, there would be virtually no youth sports leagues, clubs or charities. 32 * MAY 2021 * BOROPULSE.COM

UNIQUE BUSINESSES CREATE CHARACTER AND PROSPERITY The unique character of your local community is defined in large part by the businesses that reside there, and that plays a big factor in your overall satisfaction with where you live and the value of your home and property. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT IS REDUCED Small businesses impact the environment in a much less damaging way. Less congestion, less traffic and less pollution. Waste is reduced and recycling is much higher. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, sales clerks at thrift shops have “Green jobs” because they are environmentally friendly jobs. Thrift stores are the largest “recycling” businesses in America. NEW JOBS ARE PROVIDED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES Small businesses are the largest employers nationally. The more jobs you have in your local community, the less you are going to have to commute. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BETTER Local businesses often hire people with more specific product experience and expertise for better customer service. You are also going to see these people around town and they are more likely to greet you since they see you often. This builds a much friendlier and more cordial community. BUSINESS OWNERS INVEST IN COMMUNITY Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave and are more invested in the community’s welfare and future. PUBLIC BENEFITS FAR OUTWEIGH PUBLIC COSTS Local businesses require comparatively little infrastructure and more efficiently utilize public services relative to chain stores. YOU MATTER MORE It’s a fact that businesses respond to their customers but your values and desires are much more inﬂuential to your local community business than to the large, big-box stores. Learn more about Steered Straight and pick up our educational materials and videos by visiting Steered Straight Thrift Store, 845-C Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129; Steered Straight TOO Furniture & Thrift, 903-A Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129. For more information, visit steeredstraight.org or call 615-896-5730 or 615-815-8012.

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Caleb Farley in First Round Add another CB with starting potential with Elijah Molden later on THE TRAIN DADDY IS BACK with sports news, life lessons and politically incorrect talk. All aboard! Summer is here my friends, and I pray you and your family get to enjoy the beauty of it. Nothing is holding me back from having the best summer of my life! Let us run through the players the Titans recently drafted in a heavy defensive draft. After last year’s debacle on the defensive side of the ball and the absolute dominance of the offense it makes absolute sense that the Titans focused on the defense and somewhat ignored the offense. In the first round, with the #22 overall pick in the 2021 draft, the Titans took cornerback Caleb Farley, one of the best players at his position, a position where the Titans needed a lot of help. This pick comes with some risk as Caleb has some injury history, but the fact is he was a top prospect and Titans GM Jon Robinson was willing to gamble like he did with Big Jeff Simmons a few drafts ago and that is working out simply fine. I love this pick and Caleb has true shutdown potential, a future superstar with an amazing personality, unlike last year’s Titans first-round pick, that moron Isaiah Wilson (who is already gone from the team; his time with the Titans included three arrests and playing only four snaps). Sorry, I will not say his name ever again. Good riddance! In the second round with the #53 overall pick the Titans said “sorry, fans, we are not taking the receiver you all wanted us to take.” Nope, the 34 * MAY 2021 * BOROPULSE.COM

Titans drafted the 6-foot 6-inch monster offensive tackle Dillon Radunz to help fill a much-needed hole at right tackle (after last year’s first-round bust) and add depth to the line that keeps Tannehill clean and King Henry breaking records. Why do you think the superstar running back Saquon Barkley keeps failing and getting injured? Because the Giants have let Barkley down and, once again, decided to draft nobody on the O-line to help the talented young back. Same deal with the Steelers, one of the worst run-blocking defenses in the NFL last season. What did they do? They drafted the best running back in the 2021 class and did nothing to fix that awful line, not drafting any quality help! So, remember that, Titans fans. I hear many of you crying about how we ignored the receiver spot early in this draft, but stop whining. When Henry has another record-setting season (maybe a third straight rushing title?!) and Barkley and Najee have disappointing seasons, remember why! The Titans are willing to invest in the most important part of a team, the offensive line. I love this pick because it shows dedication to what matters—the heart of this team, Tannehill, and King Henry! Instead of chasing fan approval, J-Rob was willing to do what was best for the team. With the #92 overall pick in the third round the Titans selected the inside linebacker out of Georgia, Monty Rice. Let me be honest—if there was any pick in this draft that had me a little upset, it was this pick! Yes, by all accounts Monty is a beast who can stop the run, rush the pass and play special teams. And special teams will be his biggest use in 2021, I’d bet. But this pick boils down to depth for the future. For those who think with a win-now mentality, with a team that does have a window, drafting a receiver or a tight end here would have been the smarter move. So many monsters on defense added in free agency and the draft go along with the talent the CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34 Titans already had, but everyone knows losing tight end Jonnu Smith and wide receiver Corey Davis isn’t a small thing for this offense. Maybe Monty becomes a fast player who helps get pressure on the QB this season. If that is the case, then maybe they found a gem who potentially will be a starter down the road. With all that said, I have a hard time understanding why we didn’t draft a WR or a TE at this spot. With the #100 pick, still in the third round, the Tennessee Titans took defensive back Elijah Molden. I know it is not the Elijah everyone was screaming for, but this Elijah is my favorite pick of the draft. All the experts had him a secondround talent and it was the steal of the draft for the Titans. He was simply too good a player to not add. Say bye-bye to Kevin Johnson as a starter, and hello to the Titans’ new intended slot cornerback, a versatile player with so much upside. I love this pick, and unlike the Monty pick, Elijah is more than likely a player that will start for this team right away at a position that had depth issues. With the #109 pick in the fourth round the Titans ﬁnally took their WR, a receiver with the size to be an outside guy. You get what you get in the fourth round and Dez Fitzpatrick will have a lot of rust to scrape off if he plans on competing in the NFL. He has size, some speed and decent route running, and will get the opportunity to compete for targets with A.J. Brown and Josh Reynolds, a receiver I think has the goods to be a solid #2 receiver in this league. Trust in Jon Robinson, my friends! With the #135 pick in the fourth round the Titans stuck with defense, drafting Rashad Weaver, an outside linebacker. I do not have to say anything other than this: a ﬁrst-team all-American linebacker drafted 135th overall! A freaking stud and another steal, not to mention that Rashad 36 * MAY 2021 * BOROPULSE.COM

already has a relationship with the Titans’ big free agent addition Bud Dupree. I love this pick. These are the kind of draft picks that help turn a 2020 horrendous defense into a 2021–23 top tier unit! I love offense and a lot of points but there is something special about a defense that puts a hurting on the opposition, and I really hope we can have that kind of play here in Tennessee once again. The Titans also had two picks in the sixth round of the draft, taking a big-bodied wide receiver out of LSU, Racey McMath, who has a chance to make noise in training camp—a sixth-round surprise would be welcome with the current pass catching situation—and adding another safety to the mix, Brady Breeze. This Titans’ 2021 team looks like a team that will be much different from 2020 with many new faces. I believe this defense will be nightand-day better and the offense will still be amazingly effective, but I just do not think they will be as explosive. The offense will still thrive off the play-action and King Henry will be the centerpiece in line for a league leading 350–400 carries this season. And that is okay, it’s what Henry wants, that’s how he plays, as long as he stays healthy and fans want him to be fed. Let’s hope Tannehill stays playing at a high mistakefree level and A.J., a top 10 overall talent at WR, gets some help from Josh Reynolds and someone! The only fear I have currently for this team is I feel we need someone to step up and make some catches aside from A.J. and Josh, and I honestly have no clue who that will be. I believe Jon Robinson probably just drafted the most talent overall in the past two decades of Titans drafts. Am I biased? I am a huge Titans fan, but I have no problem talking bad about my team. I try and see the sunny side of everything, and I am genuinely excited for this new look the Titans have. Titan up!

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Babies Can See a Chiropractor Too Chiropractic care can help relieve pain in all ages DID YOU KNOW . . . ? Babies should

see a chiropractor too. There is reason to believe that some of the pains that we have as adults could have been caught in our younger years if our parents would have known to take us to a chiropractor. When babies are born, the digestive system is fully developed. Have you wondered why babies primarily pee, poop and vomit? This is part of it. When a baby is going through the birthing process, a minimum of 90 pounds of force is placed on the babies’ neck and spine. THAT’S A LOT! It especially seems so because we are instructed to be so gentle with them after they are born. It is no wonder that parents who are educated about the benefits of chiropractic care see their chiropractor within weeks of their child’s birth. Dr. Josh’s children were adjusted while they were still in the hospital. Once the baby is home, their spine continues to develop its curvatures. The cervical spine develops with tummy time and the lumbar spine as the baby starts to crawl. So, you may be asking, how am I supposed to know if or when my baby or young child needs to see a chiropractor? They cannot tell me that their back is hurting. Imbalances show up in symptoms— colic, ear infections, a poor range of motion causing the infant to only feed on one side, sinus infections, constipation and even bed wetting . . . yes, bed wetting! These are all things most would never think to see a chiropractor for; however, we treat children for these all the time. In our office we partner with OB/GYNs, doulas, midwives, lactation consultants

and many other providers who work with children. One of the many referrals we have received came from a lactation consultant. There was a new mother who had a baby who would only feed on one side, causing the mother to be engorged on the other. When the new mother and baby arrived at our office, they also brought backup with them, which was Grandma. Neither Mom nor Grandma had been to a chiropractor before, but YouTube videos showed them what they needed to know about adjusting. When Dr. Josh started his light palpitation on the baby, he found the subluxation (a slight misalignment of the vertebrae). He let the mom and grandmother know that the pressure he would put on the spot would be uncomfortable to the baby at first and would cause the baby to cry, but when it releases, the baby will be much better. So, Dr. Josh proceeded to use light pressure with his fingertip to relieve the subluxation. As he predicted, the baby did start to cry; Mom and Grandma were ready to attack, and then the subluxation released, the baby cooed, and Dr. Josh then gave the baby back to Mom. Mom and baby went to a private room and were able to feed on the opposite side for the first time. Baby, Mom and Grandma all left with smiles. This is just one of the many children Morter Family Chiropractic has helped over the years. If your child or someone you know has a child who is suffering from headaches, back pain, allergies, sinus infections, ear infections or colic, please give us a call. We would be happy to see if it is something that Dr. Josh would be able to help with. Until next time, Stay Healthy, Friends. Morter Family Chiropractic is located at 221C Castlewood Dr., Murfreesboro. For more information, visit morterchiro.com or call 615-900-3770. BOROPULSE.COM

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