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A Good Summer Read I

’m writing this Lifestyle Letter shortly after having a ‘conversation’ about summer reading assignments with a rising fourthgrader who happens to live in my house.

I was trying to explain to this guy that he only needed to read 10 pages daily for a couple of weeks or so to complete the assignment before our trip to the beach. Of course my polite suggestion was met with all sorts of rage and resistance and, ultimately, this tone-drenched question that any parent could see coming from 10 miles away:

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I chalked up his lack of a response as a personal triumph; one that I’m not sure my parents ever experienced with me.

And that’s the way it goes when it’s time to go back to school. On one hand you can’t blame kids for not embracing anything academic in a four-letter month. They’d rather eat sprouts.

On the other, you have to help them understand that school never really is “out,” and that for as long as they live, there will be knowledge to be acquired.

The truth of the matter is that I shared my son’s enthusiasm for summer reading. One year my class had to read Michael Crichton’s The Great Train Robbery. What I remember most about the assignment was my discovery of CliffsNotes about a week before the first day of class.

And that’s all I remember about summer reading. I cannot recall a single other assignment. But it’s worth noting that, years later, after college, I saw a copy of The Great Train Robbery in a store and decided to buy it. Just to see what I had been missing.

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I suppose that was the point of the assignment all along.

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ON THE COVER School is back in session and while Brentwood Lifestyle can’t help with homework, it can provide information that will be useful as the new academic year begins.

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August 2016

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Artist’s Palette

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Road Trip

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Giving Back

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

14 Elite Retreat. Hipster Haven.

Upscale resorts and a quirky art scene make Asheville an unusual

mountain town.

22 Honored Educators

Meet the teachers who make Williamson schools among the

state's finest.

34 A Challenge Greater than the Ocean is Wide

Phil Theodore's transatlantic row changed his life, and inspired

him to change others.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

KIRKLAND’S ANNOUNCES TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS

The city has plans to convert lighting in all city-owned parking lots to LED lights.

The city also used local funds and a Clean Tennessee Energy Grant to replace the boilers at the local library with more energy efficient units that save fuel and produce fewer emissions, and also used these funds to replace HVAC systems at the library and city hall. The two largest city government facilities are now connected to building management systems that allow the HVAC systems to be controlled remotely and shutdown when not needed, thereby saving energy.

Since the conversions, the city has realized a significant decrease in energy usage and energy bills. “It’s good for the city, in general, to

A pair of prominent Tennessee retail executives, Susan S. Lanigan and

do things like this to show we are good stewards of the taxpayer’s

Charlie Pleas, III, have been elected to the board of directors for Kirkland’s,

money, and we are looking for ways to save those dollars,” said City

the Brentwood-based specialty retailer of home décor products.

Manager Kirk Bednar.

Lanigan is the executive vice president and general counsel of Chico’s FAS, Inc., a retailer of women’s clothing. In addition, she currently serves as the Chair of the Tennessee Education Lottery Commission. Previously she served as Executive Vice President of Dollar General Corporation, and Senior Vice President and General Counsel for jewelry retailer, Zale Corporation.

Pleas is the senior vice president and controller of Memphis-based AutoZone, a retailer of automotive parts and accessories. Pleas qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Kirkland’s operates 381 stores in 35 states. More information can be found at Kirkland's.com.

BRENTWOOD RECEIVES MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AWARD The City of Brentwood

COMDATA LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING EFFORT WITH THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FUEL CARD

the

Comdata recently announced the launch of its new Habitat for

2016 Achievement Award

Humanity Fuel Card, offering cardholders the opportunity to save

for Excellence in Energy

money while raising funds for Habitat throughout the year. Comdata

Efficiency and Conservations

will donate one percent of all card expenses to the nonprofit builder of

from

simple, decent and affordable houses for low-income families around

recently

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the

Tennessee

Municipal League, a vol-

the world.

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The card will allow Habitat offices and construction professionals to

nization established by the

make all of their fuel, material and maintenance purchases with the built-in

cities and towns of the state

controls, convenience and savings of Comdata’s Fuel Card platform.

untary,

cooperative

for mutual assistance and improvements.

Brentwood

was recognized for its effort to create more energy-efficient public spaces

New customers are eligible for a $100 activation bonus and can save on fuel and maintenance expenses with Comdata’s Retail Savings Network.

and encouraging local businesses and residents to use cleaner technol-

In addition to this partnership, Comdata recently lent its support

ogies. These initiatives promote environmentally sustainable practices,

to Habitat for Humanity’s Home Builders Blitz, a nationwide event

establishing Brentwood as a leader in energy efficiency. The award was

where nearly 250 Habitat homeowners partnered with professional

presented during TML’s 77th Annual Conference in Gatlinburg.

builders for one week to build new Habitat houses.

Brentwood’s efforts began when the city used funds from the

Brentwood-based Comdata is a leading provider of innovative

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to update some of

payment and operating technology for businesses. It is one of

its city buildings with more energy efficient lighting. The city has also

the largest fuel card issuers and the second largest commercial

changed out its traffic lights to LED lights and is working with local elec-

MasterCard provider in the U.S. and Canada. For more information

tric utilities on potential options to upgrade streetlights to LED lights.

visit Comdata.com or Habitat.org.

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Artist’s Palette

Lifetime of Growing into the spotlight TONY LUCCA HAS PROVEN TO BE MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER 'VOICE' ON A POPULAR TV PROGRAM.

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ony Lucca’s career may have gotten a big push from his appearance on The Voice, but that was nowhere close to the beginning of his work as a dedicated musician.

Lucca, a Bellevue resident, grew up in a musical family, and he’s been surrounded by musical greatness all his life. From an uncle teaching him guitar riffs as a kid, to Adam Levine serving as his mentor on The Voice, he’s been steadily learning and practicing music for as long as he can remember.

As a young man, Lucca’s musical career began to take shape when he was a member of the Mickey Mouse Club.

He made his first record at 21, and began touring full time in 2005. In his early days, his favorite cities to play were New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago, and his hometown of Detroit because he could always count on a great crowd, but these days he’s consistently playing to full audiences everywhere he goes.

While he does credit his time on The Voice for bringing in new fans, he’s careful to acknowledge that his career is built on so much more than his stint on the show’s second season. By the time he auditioned for

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the show, he “had a large body of work that would speak for itself, and had done the heavy lifting as an indie artist.” He had reached a glass ceiling of career magnitude, and wanted the show to fuel his musical fire and bring him a new level of exposure.

Although he wasn’t prepared for the influx of media attention, Lucca says The Voice provided him with invaluable insight from accomplished people in the musical industry. “Adam [Levine] really taught me how to put my best forward. He gave me a good shaking of the shoulders when I needed it.”

Following a huge increase of his fan base after the show, Lucca has stayed true to what he loves—making music and constantly learning. He writes most of his own songs, and he’s learning to “grow into the co-writing scene” through collaborations with some of Nashville’s best tunesmiths.

Lucca and his family moved to Nashville from Los Angeles three years ago, and he says his wife Rachel and two children have been a source of support and purpose for him. “It’s very ego-centric work,” he

said of his career, “but when you have a family, it becomes all about them and you find a good balance.”

This year, his schedule will allow him more time with his family.

Rather than committing to a yearlong album cycle, he’s chosen to take a break from touring and intensive writing, and instead focus on his archives and previously unreleased material. To reflect on his career and the music he’s made over the past decade, Lucca is currently working on a live version of his 2006 album Canyon Songs, recorded at Nashville’s 3rd and Lindsley. He also plans to release a remastered vinyl version of the record.

Lucca has lived in plenty of big cities, but he loves Nashville for reasons that are different from the others. He hasn’t wasted any time getting to know other songwriters and creatives around town, and he appreciates Nashville’s excitement and upbeat pace. “By and large, everyone here is happy to be here,” he said. “They’re excited about what they’re doing and where they’re headed. There’s a tremendous sense of optimism here.”

He looks forward to finding even more community in Nashville in the coming days, and in the meantime, you’ll find him where he’s been for a while—steadily and intentionally climbing the ladder of musical success.

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Road Trip

WHERE ELEGANCE & QUIRKINESS peacefully coexist

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“MARTIN’S MUSTS” FOR A LONG ASHEVILLE WEEKEND: Stay

• The Omni Grove Park Inn

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• Pools, tennis courts, a spa and a Donald Ross designed golf course at The Omni Grove Park Inn • Zip line, fish, canoe, or go whitewater rafting in the Blue Ridge Mountains • Asheville Drum Circle, a local Friday night tradition

Explore • Biltmore Estate

• Craggy Gardens to picnic and hike • Downtown Asheville shops and art galleries • Asheville brewery tours

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One such destination is …

destination for the affluent in the South.

for a long weekend, we’ve got you covered

… Asheville, North Carolina

During this boom time a host of Neoclassical,

with ideas from local travel advisor Jen Martin.

Asheville is a city that can’t be bound by

Romanesque Revival and Art Deco buildings

An independent affiliate of Travel Experts, a

labels. That’s because it’s a city that has it

were created. Although the Depression hit

leading Virtuoso member agency, Martin has

all. And it’s what makes it perfect for a family

the city hard, as a stroll through downtown

the inside scoop on many popular weekend

getaway, no matter how different the inter-

will show, many of those beautiful structures

getaway destinations that are easily acces-

ests of your bunch may be.

still stand today.

sible from Brentwood. As she exclusively

Here you’ll find culture, history, adventure, cui-

Modern Asheville boasts a downtown with a

books 4- and 5-star travel for clients, each is

sine and the only labels the city will let slide, those

vibrant art, music and food scene. Just beyond is

complete with luxury accommodations and

of its numerous craft beers. What’s more, it’s all

an outdoor lover’s dream with the French Broad

amenities galore. They also offer beautiful

set against a picturesque mountain backdrop.

River nearby, thousands of public hiking trails,

surroundings, great food and plenty of sights and activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains Asheville boasts a storied history and culture

the tallest peaks east of the Mississippi, a rich biodiversity and endless spectacular views.

“These locations are perfect for people

dating back to the 1700s with its humble

And the laid-back vibe and warm, welcom-

looking for long weekend trips,” she says. “They

beginnings as a primitive outpost travelled

ing people certainly can’t go without mention.

could be done in three days but you could also

through by Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett.

In all, Asheville is ideal if you’re looking to

easily extend it to four or five days, up to a week

The railroad transformed the city in the 1880s

unwind, enjoy time together and maybe have

there’s so much to do.”

setting off an era of prosperity as a resort

a few adventures along the way.

GETTING THERE Asheville is an easy and scenic drive from Nashville that will take you approximately five hours.

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BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY

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Battle Ground Academy is a K-12 co-educa-

overall goal is to help students develop intellec-

Christ Presbyterian Academy is a Pre K-12

tional school with 750 students.

tually, socially, and morally so that they can be-

co-educational school in Nashville.

come positive contributors to the community.

BENTON HALL ACADEMY 2422 Bethlehem Loop Road

BRENTWOOD ACADEMY

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Benton Hall provides educational services to

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students that learn differently. Founded in 1977,

Brentwood Academy is an independent, Chris-

the current enrollment is 70 students in grades

tian, college preparatory school for grades 6-12.

BRENTWOOD UNITED METHODIST DAY SCHOOL

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309 Franklin Rd.

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL

Brentwood 37027

3105 Belmont Blvd

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Nashville 37212

Brentwood United Meth-

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odist Day School pro-

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vides an educational and

Christ the King School enrolls 264 students

nurturing

environment

from Pre K-8. It is committed to meeting the

for children in kindergar-

academic and physical needs of socially di-

ten and first grade.

verse students within the Catholic faith com-

munity. Operating under the belief that each

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responsible members of the wider communi-

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Franklin Classical provides a college prepa-

ty. Students also learn to reach out to others

Cool Springs Montessori provides an au-

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in the community as they learn principles of

thentic Montessori education to children

tured so parents may homeschool for certain

Catholic Social Justice.

in preschool and kindergarten.

subjects, if desired.

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education to K-12 students.

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THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN

GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

810 Del Rio Pike

High School Campus

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Franklin 37069

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Nashville, TN 37221

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The Classical Academy of Franklin is a Pre

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Grace Christian Academy is a coed Christian

K-12 Christian school of 163 students that

Ensworth is a coeducational, K-12, inde-

school of 64 students that offers education

offers a classical, Christian education. The

pendent day school.

for students in grades K-7.

adoption of the Trivium (Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric) is the basis for the curricu-

FATHER RYAN HIGH SCHOOL

HARDING ACADEMY

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cal language studies and an emphasis on

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ulty and staff strive to create that familial

Father Ryan High School is comprised of

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928 students in grades 9 through 12.

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both inside and outside of the classroom.

Cool Springs Kinder Care offers services for

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Harding teachers believe that children in

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PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY

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OTTER CREEK KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL 409 Franklin Rd. Brentwood 37027 615.373.0282 OtterCreekSchool.org Otter Creek Kindergarten and Preschool is part of Otter Creek Church of Christ.

PRIMROSE SCHOOL 1010 Windcross Ct. Franklin 37067 elementary and middle school should be

ican Montessori Society School that offers

615.771.3001

both nurtured and challenged. The curric-

education to students in nursery school

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ulum is carefully and critically balanced to

through eighth grade.

Primrose School provides premier early ed-

achieve overall goals, and Harding hopes

ucation and childcare experiences for chil-

to give students the ability to think critically

MONTESORRI SCHOOL OF FRANKLIN

dren and families. Primrose School works

and independently for a lifetime.

244 Noah Dr.

alongside parents to develop a foundation

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for future learning. The curriculum blends

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W

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not only for its academic achievements, but also for its high-caliber faculty and staff. The quality of programs available at the schools have made it possible for students to thrive both socially and academically, and the district has been credited with furthering Williamson County’s economic growth by attracting more families to the area.

Although providing students with an exceptional education requires hundreds of teachers at all levels, three were recognized last year for their outstanding contribution to the Williamson County School District.

Here’s a closer look at what inspires the Williamson County 2016 Teachers of the Year.

County School System Honors Educators that go Above and Beyond.

ARTICLE MOLLY POWERS | PHOTOGRAPHY WILLIAMSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

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and know that I had done something good with my day. I wanted the peace that I had helped society, even if just a little.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO TEACH?

I was inspired by the many teachers in my life including my mother, grandmother, and great-aunt. Several teachers

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF TEACHING?

I love the joy that my students get from their successes. I love the fact that when our

I had in school gave me opportunities to develop my skills in their classroom while I was still a student. My love of music and children seemed a natural fit to pursue a career in music education.

students win something, I get to share in the joy that they feel. I don't know of another job

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF TEACHING?

in which people get to experience the kind of

The children! Getting to know them over the course of

team mentality that we do.

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six years; watching them grow and develop is still a thrill.

Suzanne Lange Grassland Middle School

CURRENTLY TEACHES: French YEARS TEACHING: 18 (university for 7, current school for 11).

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO TEACH?

I think I've always wanted to be a teacher--I used to love playing school when I was young. I'm not sure the neighborhood kids appreciated it much but I loved it. Growing up, I always seemed to have that one teacher who was interesting and challenging and cared about his/her students.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF TEACHING?

I really love watching students "get it" as they progress through the school year. In teaching French, it's great to watch them start the year knowing nothing and by the end of the year, they can read an entire book and write their autobiography in French. When I tell them at the beginning of the year they'll be able to do that, they don't believe me! They are so proud of themselves when they realize they really can.

In addition to

Jacob Ray

the county-wide honorees, a Teacher of the Year was named for each individual public school in Williamson County. Pictured here are the educators who were honored in Brentwood’s elementary, middle and high schools.

Brentwood Middle School

Woodland Middle School

Brentwood High School

Crockett Elementary

Sybil Davis

Summer Curry

Christy Summey

Virginia Nix

Mary Beth Carroll

Shelly Wyllie

Barbara Gilmer-Smith

Grassland Elementary

Susan Blunt

Kenrose Elementary

Christie Feiler

Lipscomb Elementary

Scales Elementary

Edmondson Elementary

Sunset Elementary

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2016-17

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Dr. Mike Looney 615.472.4000

WILLIAMSON COUNT Y SCHOOLS CALENDAR

mike.looney@wcs.edu DEPUTY DIRECTOR

JANUARY

AUGUST

OF SCHOOLS

Friday 5

First Day of Classes, Half-Day Dismissal

Monday 9

First Day of Second Semester

Monday 8

First Full Day of Classes, Grades 1-12

Classes Resume

Monday 15

First Full Day for Kindergarten

Monday 16

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No Classes

SEPTEMBER

Monday 5

FEBRUARY

Labor Day, No Classes

Monday 20

Jason Golden 615.472.4001 jasong@wcs.edu ASSISTANT

President’s Day, No Classes

SUPERINTENDENT OF TLA

OCTOBER

Thursday 6

Tim Gaddis

MARCH

End of First Quarter Grading Period

Wednesday 15 End of Third Quarter Grading Period

Friday 7 – Monday 10

Monday 20 – Friday 24

Fall Break, No Classes

Spring Break, No Classes

Monday 10

Fall Break/Columbus Day, No Classes

Monday 27

Professional Development Day, No Classes

Tuesday 11

Classes Resume Friday 14

Tuesday 8

Election Day, No Classes

Friday 11

Veterans Day, No Classes

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Leslie Holman 615.472.4014

APRIL NOVEMBER

615.472.4082 gaddis@wcs.edu

Good Friday, No Classes

MAY

leslieh@wcs.edu ASSISTANT

Monday 21 – Thursday 24

Tuesday 23

End of Second Semester/

Thanksgiving Holiday

Last Day of Classes, Half-Day Dismissal

Thursday 24

Thanksgiving Day

Friday 25

Thanksgiving Holiday, No Classes

Monday 28

Classes Resume

SUPERINTENDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Rebecca Owens

SNOW DAYS

Up to 10 snow days are accumulated in the school

615.472.4050 rebecca.owens@wcs.edu

calendar through extended work (stockpile) days and will not be made up. If more than 10 days are missed

DECEMBER

Wednesday 21

End of First Semester, Half-Day Dismissal

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

due to weather related conditions, the Calendar

ELEMENTARY

Thursday 22- January 6

Committee will make a recommendation to the

Denise Goodwin

Superintendent of Schools from the following days:

615.472.4065

Second Semester Professional Development Days,

deniseg@wcs.edu

Winter Break, No Classes

LATE START DAYS

All Williamson County middle and high schools along with

Second Semester Spring Break Days, additional days at the end of the school year calendar.

Crockett, Heritage, Kenrose, Lipscomb, Mill Creek, Nolensville & Oak View Elementary Schools will observe Late Start days on most Mondays throughout the 2016-17 school year.

Parents may check the start and dismissal times for their child’s school online at WCS.edu. Parents should also check their child’s Bus Route to confirm the time and location for each bus stop. Buses are on regular schedule on Late Start days.

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IN PURSUIT

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A Preseason Guide to Brentwood Prep Football ARTICLE JAY BURNETT PHOTOGRAPHY JAY BURNETT AND PROVIDED

T

he wonderful thing about a new season of football is the guaranteed clean slate that comes with it. Every player has an opportu-

nity to earn a starting spot and every team has the chance the win a championship title. Some teams will thrive; others will struggle.

But each team begins in the same spot: with the belief that their goals are attainable. And that’s where Brentwood area high school teams find themselves as the new season is about to unfold.

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BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Last year Brentwood High School showed drastic improvement in the first year of Ron Crawford’s second stint as head coach of the blue and gold. The key in 2016 will be to continue that upward trajectory.

Brentwood finished 6-5, a four-game upgrade from 2014, and won a first-round playoff game. A look inside the numbers reveals a team that easily handled most of its 5A rivals, finishing 5-1 in district play. It was only against higher-level schools that the Bruins struggled.

The schedule this year is similar, frontloaded with heavyweights. If Brentwood is up to that challenge, it bodes well for district play, which begins at home against Rossview on September 2.

One of the players leading the charge will be senior Collin Rudolph, the team’s top returning rusher. Others key players figure to be senior Will Leone, the top returning receiver, and defenders Will Stansworth, safety Bryce Merrell and cornerback Matthew Phillips.

BRENTWOOD ACADEMY BRENTWOOD ACADEMY

At Brentwood Academy, Head Coach Cody White mirrors his player’s commitment to excellence. The team is looking to continue their success after winning the Division II-AA championship title in a double-overtime thriller last year.

“This senior group are winners,” said White. “They’ve won at every sport they possibly can. They expect to win.”

This expectation to win is accompanied with a work ethic that makes winning possible, as is evident in senior Jeremiah Oatsvall. Arguably the most recognizable name on the team, Oatsvall captured the offensive MVP title in the football state championship game in addition to winning back-to-back MVP awards in the Division II-AA state basketball tournament.

However, as with any team sport, Oatsvall can’t do it alone. White’s list of players to watch also extends to Camron Johnson, Lawrence Segree, Daniel Taylor, Evan Beddoe, Jackson Sirmon, Josh Higgs, Thomas Gore and Gavin Shoenwald.

“You can learn how to lose just like you can learn how to win and our kids know how to win,” said White. “It’s a habit. They know what it takes to do that. I think that’s a neat thing about our school. It’s been pretty extraordinary across the board in all sports.”

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IN PURSUIT AND DEFENSE OF CHAMPIONSHIPS (CON TI N UED) BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY

RAVENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

August 19 at Goodpasture August 26 FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN September 2 ST. BENEDICT September 16 at University School of Jackson September 23 PAGE September 30 at Davidson Academy October 7 WEBB October 14 EZELL-HARDING October 28 at Franklin Road Academy

BRENTWOOD

August 19 at Independence August 26 RAVENWOOD September 2 ROSSVIEW September 9 at Franklin September 16 at Dickson County September 23 NORTHEAST September 30 WEST CREEK October 14 at Centennial October 21 HENRY COUNTY October 28 at Clarksville

BRENTWOOD ACADEMY

August 19 OLIVE BRANCH August 26 at Trinity (Louisville) September 2 at Pope John Paul II September 9 A+ ACADEMY (Dallas) September 16 BAYLOR SCHOOL September 30 ENSWORTH October 7 at Montgomery Bell Academy October 14 FATHER RYAN October 28 at McCallie

CENTENNIAL

Following Championship

their

Class

6A

in

2015,

the

Ravenwood Raptors look to continue their success into 2016 under first year head coach Richie Wessman.

Although the Raptors are returning only a few starters from last year’s lineup, their impact is significant, particularly that from Pat Leitten and Tahj Williams.

“These two have tremendous athleticism and compete on the field every snap,” says Wessman. “They go head-to-head every day in practice, and whoever has to go against them on Friday night will have their hands full.”

The group may be young, but their progress is promising and has not gone unnoticed.

“This team is growing leaps and bounds every day,” says Wessman.

“There has been significant improvement in explosiveness, speed, quickness and strength. We have yet to reach our limit for all talent and skill. It’s exciting when you see improvement in all levels and have yet to reach your ceiling. We still have a lot of work to do, however, to be the team we want to be.”

Key contributors for the team, both offensively and defensively, include Carter Nelson, Graham Wallace, McCain Marrow, John Rall, Miller Powell, Seth Smeltz, Elijah Dryer, Kyle Briggs, Nathan Freeman, Connor Dodson, and Tripp Waring.

“These young men are an amazing group … and no matter what happens, it’s a joy to be with them through it all,” says Wessman. “If we keep getting better, the sky is the limit.”

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August 19 at Franklin August 26 INDEPENDENCE September 2 DICKSON COUNTY September 9 at Ravenwood September 16 at Northeast September 23 WEST CREEK September 30 at Clarksville October 14 BRENTWOOD October 21 ROSSVIEW October 28 at Henry County

FRANKLIN

August 19 CENTENNIAL August 26 at Riverdale September 2 at Overton September 9 BRENTWOOD September 16 at Ravenwood September 30 ANTIOCH October 14 at McGavock October 21 at Mount Juliet October 28 LEBANON

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August 19 at Fairview August 26 LIPSCOMB September 2 SPRING HILL September 9 FORREST September 16 at Lawrence County September 23 at Battle Ground Academy September 30 at Tullahoma October 14 at Giles County October 21 WHITE HOUSE October 28 MARSHALL COUNTY

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August 18 at Siegel August 26 at Brentwood September 2 at Mount Juliet September 9 CENTENNIAL September 16 FRANKLIN September 30 at McGavock October 7 LEBANON October 14 at Overton October 21 WILSON CENTRAL October 28 ANTIOCH

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f you tried to row across an ocean in a boat, how far would you make it? Brentwood resident Phil Theodore was determined to answer that question for himself, and it turns out the answer was, “all the way across.”

After an intense corporate career, Theodore was ready for a change.

So, in one fell swoop, he bought a bike, found training coaches, and signed up for his first triathlon in Brazil. At that event, he met his now longtime racing partner, Daley Ervin. The pair were challenged by a gentleman in a European pub, and they decided to try crossing the Atlantic Ocean by boat. The trip would be a stretch of more than 3,000 miles that only a handful of people in the world have been able to complete.

They didn’t just finish the journey—they beat the world record for it by a week.

While fundraising for their racing fees, the pair also raised money to support food banks across America. Theodore says the “once and done” fundraising model is “a fundamentally broken system,” so the two decided to sustain their mission by forming Team Beyond, an organization that uses extreme races as a platform to raise money for food banks and support nutritional education.

It’s no secret that our grocery stores have no shortage of unhealthy junk foods, but Theodore is out to educate people even further on the dangers that can lie in the food we eat every day.

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Photo Credit Ben Duffy

Phil Theodore

He’s a firm believer that our diet impacts all aspects of our lives, and therefore digging deep and learning all that we can about our diet is vital.

Since returning from his trip across the Atlantic, Theodore has begun traveling to schools in the Nashville area to speak to students about nutritional awareness. He regularly brings in his own story, whether by showing students the Atlantic route that he and Ervin took and comparing it to the historical journey of Christopher Columbus, or telling curious minds more about the extreme athletic events he does.

He knows that even young children can have an influence on their family’s dietary habits, and tells them, “help your parents.

When you’re shopping, look at the food label. If you can’t pronounce an ingredient, you probably shouldn’t put it in your body.”

Theodore compared the necessity of nutritional education to hot-button issues of days gone by. It took countless car crash deaths before we realized the importance of seatbelt laws, and plenty of people died of lung diseases Photo Credit Ben Duffy before we knew that smoking was harmful. Nutrition is the same, Theodore says, and we as Tennesseans need to do better about educating ourselves.

“Nashville is healthcare central, and we have some of the world’s largest leading healthcare organizations headquartered here,” he said. "But Tennessee has one of the worst health records in the nation.” Theodore would love to see Nashville undergo major reform and become a leader in excellent nutritional education and behaviors. In the near future, he hopes to have an audience with some of Nashville’s prominent leaders, including mayor Megan Barry.

Since making the change in his life from corporate to the nonprofit and educational realm, Theodore is encouraging others to examine how they’re living. His advice on finding a new perspective? Write your own eulogy and decide if you’re really using your time with purpose.

“When you think about what you’ll see when you look back at your life from your deathbed, it gives you clarity. You realize you can make a difference in your own life and those around you,” he said. “Most people won’t realize that until it’s too late.”

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August AUGUST CONCERTS

ston Goodfellow, editor and critic Robert Cumberford of Auto-

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DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

from Jay Leno’s Garage. The Italian Automotive Renaissance ex-

Musicians from all genres will take to the famous Ryman Auditorium

hibit runs through October 9. FristCenter.org.

stage all month long. Tuesday 2, 7:30 p.m.: BRYAN FERRY; Saturday 6, 8 p.m.: CASE/LANG/VEIRS; Tuesday 16, 7:30 p.m.: GUY CLARK CELEBRATION with Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Vince Gill and more; Wednesday 17, 7:30 p.m.: STEVEN TYLER; Sunday 21, 7:30 p.m.: TOTO. Ryman.com.

AUGUST SHOWS AND CONCERTS BRIDGESTONE ARENA DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE Top acts and artists will play Bridgestone Arena throughout August. Tuesday 2, 7 p.m.: WWE SMACKDOWN; Thursday 11, 8 p.m.: JIM GAFFIGAN; Sunday 14, 6:30 p.m.: DRAKE SUMMER SIXTEEN TOUR; Wednesday 17, 7:30 p.m.: DIXIE CHICKS; Friday 19, 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m.: PBR; August 24-28: TORUK - THE FIRST FLIGHT BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL. BridgestoneArena.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN AUGUST, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. THOMPSON'S STATION FARMERS MARKET THE BARN AT HOMESTEAD MANOR Shop for delicious, farm-fresh food at the Thompson’s Station Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the season. Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Barn at Homestead Manor.

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DAILY AUGUST 5-13 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

AUGUST 12-19, 29-31; SEPTEMBER 1

THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL EXPO PARK

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL

The Williamson County Fair returns for its 12th anniversary run

FIRST TENNESSEE PARK

August 5-13 with “Barnyard Mardi Gras!” The summertime tra-

Only 12 games remain on the home schedule for the Nashville Sounds,

dition features daily shows, pageants, livestock exhibitions, food

AAA Pacific Coast League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Reno (12-

and midway games and rides. 4215 Long Lane off I-65 at Exit 61.

15), Tacoma (16-19), Iowa (29-31, September 1). Game times: August

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14 and September 1, 6:35 p.m.; August 17 and 31, 12:05 p.m. All others

AUGUST 6

7:05 p.m. First Tennessee Park. 615.690.4487. NashvilleSounds.com.

BELLISSIMA! THE ITALIAN AUTOMOTIVE

AUGUST CONCERTS

RENAISSANCE, 1945-1975

THE FRANKLIN THEATRE

THE FRIST CENTER

DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN

An expert-panel discussion of the finest postwar Italian-designed

Soulful Southern singers from different eras and a healthy dose

and Italian-built automobiles, featuring author/photographer Win-

of comedy will command the stage at The Franklin Theatre in Au-

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AUGUST 18, 19, 26 AND SEPTEMBER 2 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BRENTWOOD AUGUST 18: Ravenwood at Siegel; AUGUST 19: Brentwood Academy vs. Olive Branch; Brentwood at Independence. AUGUST 26: Brentwood

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Brentwood

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THE ROSELAND RHYTHM REVUE; Friday

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AUGUST 27

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The Tennessee Titans prepare for the

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featuring 60 teams competing in five cat-

2016 season with two exhibition home

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egories for over $8,000 in total cash priz-

games in August. Saturday, August 13 vs.

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tained by a lively band. Tickets are $50, or

artisan distillers, craft brewers. All-day,

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Here Comes the Bus AND OTHER GREAT BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEMORIES ARTICLE LINDA DOHSE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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was almost eight years old, sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast with my family – when, right in the middle of enjoying my Frosted Flakes - my father looks out our kitchen window and exclaims, “Here comes the bus.” My sister, who was starting her first day of fourth grade, and I, beginning my first day of second grade, leaped out of our chairs, grabbed our school bags and started running as fast as our short legs would carry us down our long country driveway in mid-state Michigan. The only thought running through my head was hoping that I didn’t trip and fall, and put a big hole through the knee of my new red tights. A few seconds later I hear my dad yell to us, “The bus isn’t coming. I’m just kidding.”

My sister, the strong and confident one, began laughing.

And I, the sensitive and emotional one, starting crying.

My father’s “the-bus-is-coming” prank rattled me to the core and made us miss the bus when it actually did arrive.

Fortunately I managed to stop crying right before my mother dropped us off at school. Back then, I never thought about the conversation my mom and dad most likely had afterwards, but I can only imagine there were numerous words exchanged in our house later that morning.

The good news is my day got progressively better once I walked into my second grade classroom and realized that I had the teacher I really wanted and that many of my friends were also in my class. I remember being so excited to tell my mom and dad how great my first day was. I really liked school and am the first to admit I was nicknamed “teacher’s pet” by

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many of my classmates. But my world came crashing down when, at age 12, my mom and dad told us that my father’s job was transferring him to a city in northwest Iowa - over 800 miles away from my family and friends in Michigan.

Middle school and high school were less than ideal for me - but I persevered, made new friends and was ready by age 18 to be “on my own” and go to college. I loved the freedom, and vividly remember on my college graduation day wishing I could make time stand still and not have to go out into the “real world” just yet.

My husband and I had two wonderful daughters and I was excited to relive, through my own eyes and the eyes of my daughters, all the emotions associated with going back to school. Their first days in elementary school brought nothing but excitement.

The only tears shed were mine when they hopped on the bus those first couple of years. They would jump off the bus in the afternoons, just as I remember doing, so excited to tell me about their latest science project or to share their spelling words with me. As their mother I was, and still am, amazed at how fast each year passed until they went off to college, ready to live their lives “on their own” – just as I had many years earlier.

Thank you, dad, for the bright smile I get on my face so many mornings when I see a big yellow school bus picking up the neighborhood children. All these years later - reminiscing about going back to school, both for daughters and myself - brings me full circle to some of the grandest and most cherished memories of my life.

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