Business & Retail Writers’ Choice

Simply the Best

• Lock-and-go lifestyle – leave for the week or the season without a worry • Customizable interiors. If you can dream it, we can help make it come true. • Secure, underground parking and private garages • Beautiful 48-acre, tree-lined campus • Large community garden • HealthyLife®center with indoor pool, group exercise classes and more staff ed by NIFS-certifi ed trainers • On-site Williamson Medical Group clinic and resident Healthcare Navigator • Full-service day spa off ering hair and nail services, massages and facials • BEST of all: If or when you need short- or long-term rehab, assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing, it’s right on campus at our 5-Star rated

Somerfi eld Health Center

Best Place to Live

However you shape your day, it’s yours to enjoy at Williamson County’s only LifeCare® community. The Heritage off ers over 25 fl oorplans, up to 2,171 square feet, paired with the best amenities and services.

Best Place to Work

The Heritage has a culture that’s based on service excellence, and it resonates through all facets of our organization. Visit our Careers page at www.TheHeritageLCS.com/ careers to learn more.

Executive Chef Jonathan King is recognized among the senior-living industry’s best. Dine on your schedule, not ours, in The Heritage’s two full-service restaurants. Delivery and pickup also available.

Best Chef and dining services

900 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027 www.TheHeritageLCS.com 615-507-2686

The Heritage at Brentwood

What’s the best thing about Wil-

liamson County? Located next to Brentwood’s 46-acre River Park, The Heritage at Brentwood offers the best of both worlds.

Tell us about your favorite place

in Williamson County. River Park offers easy access to the Brentwood Trail System, a favorite for hiking and biking; Historic Franklin, with its brick sidewalks, antique shops and art deco theater; historic attractions and modern malls; farmers markets and wineries; golf courses and botanical gardens; the hustle and bustle of the Cool Springs Mall just a few minutes away; horse farms and rolling hills.

What is the one thing you want people in Williamson County to

know about your business? One of the fi rst things you’ll notice when you visit The Heritage at Brentwood is how friendly everyone is. It’s more than just Southern hospitality. People are happy here doing what brings them joy and fulfi llment, and it shows. You’ll see them biking on paths that connect to Brentwood’s parks and trails, learning new steps in a line dancing class, building their strength and confi dence in a balance class, or joining an aqua fi t class in the heated indoor pool. We’re a community of readers and writers, travelers and explorers, gardeners and golfers, educators and lifelong learners. Whatever your passion or interest, there are people and programs here to help you pursue them. Best Sports Store

1. Academy Sports + Outdoors 2. REI 3. DICK’S Sporting Goods

Best Tax Firm

1. LBMC 2. H&R Block 3. Drewry Deana L CPA

Best Thrift/ Consignment Store

1. GraceWorks Ministries Inc 2. Goodwill Drop-off 3. Play It Again Sports, Brentwood

Best Wealth Management

1. FirstBank Investment Partners 2. The Wealth Management Group 3. Northwestern Mutual

Best Wine and Spirits Store

1. Cool Springs Wine & Spirits 2. Red Dog Wine & Spirits 3. Moon Wine and Spirits

Best Women’s Clothing

1. Mainstream Boutique Franklin 2. Spruce 3. Finnleys Good Findings

GRACEWORKS MINISTRIES, INC

Writers’ Choice

BEST RECORD SHOP Luna Record Shop

If you’re a purely vinyl type of person when it comes to listening to music, look no further than the Luna Record Shop at The Factory at Franklin. One of Williamson County’s true gems and one of its few true media stores, Luna Record Shop gives music fans a place to browse its extensive record collection and find the next thing to pop in the record player. Also, if you’re convinced you’ve unearthed a golden oldie to sell and make a little cash, Luna does appraise and purchase used re-

cords too. CORY WOODROOF

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET Oh My Chives

If you’re looking for a Stars Hollow feel in downtown Nolensville, Oh My Chives delivers the neighborhood charm in spades. While the store is in a modern, new development on Nolensville Pike, indoors is a cozy wonderland of locally-produced meats, eggs, deli items and plants galore. It’s a one-stop-shop for both kitchen staples and special gifts. Think spices in beautiful containers, hot sauces, drink mixes and cacti. Don’t skip their cafe, which sells pastries and sandwiches. I highly recommend the Morning Melt!

ELIZABETH JONES

BEST CEO TRANSITION Tractor Supply Co.

At first blush, Hal Lawton’s leaving his job as president of Macy’s to lead Tractor may have raised an eyebrow. But the 46-year-old has amassed a retail skill set for these times, leading eBay’s North American business after honing his merchandising chops at Home Depot. He put those experiences to work as Tractor adapted to COVID — and finished the year with sales up 27 percent and profits climbing by a third. In February, he announced the $297 million purchase of Missouri-based peer Orscheln Farm

Andrews Transportation Group

What’s the best thing about Wil-

liamson County? For me, the best thing about Williamson County is that it is big enough to keep meeting new people, but small enough that you can always count on seeing someone you know.

What does your community mean

to you? This community means everything to me. We are lucky enough to live in a place where you can work, live, raise your kids, and pick a church you love while knowing they are all some of the best to be found anywhere.

What is the one thing you want people in Williamson County to

know about your business? We are committed to our people, customers and team members alike.

What is your favorite thing about

what you do? I think my favorite thing about my job is developing people and seeing our team exceed their own expectations. Over the years, we’ve had many of our people start families, buy homes, and achieve the personal goals they set out for themselves. These stories are incredible.

What is a hobby that you have that is not related to your business?

I’ve played drums my entire life and love to get together to play music with my friends.

LANDMARK BOOKSELLERS

BEST BOOKSTORE Landmark Booksellers

My house is littered with Landmark Booksellers bookmarks. They come with each book, and they’re a lovely reminder of the beautiful little bookshop in downtown Franklin. The shop has a little bit of everything: old favorites, new books and rare finds. Owners Joel and Carol Tomlin are an absolute delight to shop with. Every town needs a good bookstore, and we’re lucky to

have Landmark. AMANDA HAGGARD

BEST NEW CORPORATE NEIGHBOR Cryoport

In early 2020, Cryoport became the latest California-to-Middle-Tennessee corporate transplant, further expanding the region’s health care ecosystem. Just a few months later, half the planet was familiarizing itself with the refrigerated logistics services in which it specializes. CEO Jerry Shelton hasn’t complained about the extra attention COVID has brought but has also made it clear that the scope of Cryoport’s core life sciences business is far broader than the current crisis. The prospects there look bright: Cryoport added nearly 100 clinical trials in 2020 and its revenues con-

tinue to grow. GEERT DE LOMBAERDE

BEST BREWING BOARD ROOM BATTLE Delek US

Legendary investor/rabble-rouser Carl Icahn isn’t mellowing out much despite recently celebrating his 85th birthday. His CVR Energy last year amassed nearly 15 percent of Delek shares with an eye on buying the whole company. Early in 2021, Icahn and CVR changed their tune and began calling for major changes at Delek. Chairman and CEO Uzi Yemin rebuffed that initial push and CVR’s call for three board seats but CVR soon after took aim at his compensation package. Delek investors will take sides in early May.

GEERT DE LOMBAERDE

BEST SURPRISING SPLIT Williamson Medical Center/Vanderbilt University Medical Center

In 2020, Williamson Medical Center announced it would end its pediatrics contract with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The hospital has partnered with VUMC’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt since 2015, but recently announced they want to end the contract July, 15, 2021. WMC has yet to announce it’s plans for pediatrics moving forward, but noted it would continue to provide medical care for children after the contract