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“Always look on the bright side of life”

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ay is finally here and it’s in full bloom. The longawaited spring weather draws our community together to enjoy local events, arts, festivals and outdoor concerts. It can also inspire us to spring clean, redecorate, and bring in new colors to brighten up our homes. In this issue, we share creative ideas to update and organize your living spaces, to unique designs inspired around the renaissance period.

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We also celebrate the annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival where you can travel back to 16th century England to enjoy great food, music and performances for the entire family. We will be offering a chance to win free tickets throughout the month of May, so be sure to check out our Facebook page for more details! Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

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be prominent throughout Williamson County in May. In front is Garris Wimmer from Studio Tenn’s production of Monty Python’s Spamalot. From left, Jake Speck and Matt Logan of Studio Tenn; Leah Marie Gentile, in a gown by Karen Hendrix Couture; and award-winning interior designer, Howard Wiggins. Hair and makeup by Susannah Smith White. Look was created using ‘Airflash’ foundation, ‘Flash Luminizer’ Radiance Booster Pen, ‘Rosy Glow’ blush, Universal ‘Brow Styler’, ‘Eye Reviver Palette’, ‘DiorShow’ mascara and Addict Lacquer Sticks on the lips. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTY SHATERIAN 6

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Students from O'More College are designing custom clothing

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22 Brentwood's World-Class Designer

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A large crowd gathered for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Olive Vitality. The specialty food store featuring gourmet oils, vinegars, teas and related items recently opened at 1910 Galleria Blvd. in Cool Springs. PHOTOGRAPHY WILLIAMSON CHAMBER.

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LIVING

Williamson Chamber's Women In Business Luncheon

The Williamson Chamber's Women In Business Luncheon recently welcomed author and financial consultant Rachel Cruze of Ramsey Solutions. Rachel shared her thoughts and adviceÂ in a special presentation titled "7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want."Â The event was held at Brentwood United Methodist Church. PHOTOGRAPHY WILLIAMSON CHAMBER.

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AROUND TOWN

Members of each class also plan and implement community service projects, which have included securing funding for youth materials and study rooms at the Brentwood Public Library, developing the initial idea and plan for the FiftyForward Martin Center, raising funds for signage at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, developing interpretive signage for historic landmarks, and installing inclusive swings in Brentwood Parks. Leadership Brentwood is a program of the Williamson County Chamber Foundation. Applications are available online at LeadershipBrentwood.com. For more information, contact Foundation Director Lynn Tucker at 615.771.1912 or lynn@williamsonchamber.com.

CITY HONORS LYNCH AT ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR LEADERSHIP BRENTWOOD CLASS OF 2018 Leadership Brentwood, a program to educate Brentwood area res-

Linda Lynch was the recipient of this year’s tree dedication at the City of Brentwood’s annual Arbor

idents and business professionals about the city and its leadership,

Day

is accepting applications for the Class of 2018 through June 2, 2017.

served as the City’s com-

Celebration.

Lynch

Now in its 25th year, the program accepts 15 to 20 community leaders

munity relations director for

each year. Participants are selected for the eight-month program on the

29 years before retiring last

basis of their demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to the

year. At Lynch’s request,

Brentwood community. Class members commit to an overnight retreat

a southern magnolia tree

in August, seven program days held on the second Thursday of each

was planted in her honor in

month from September through March, and an April wrap-up session

front of the Ravenswood Mansion in Marcella Vivrette Smith Park.

and graduation. The presenting sponsor for the Class of 2018 is LBMC.

Over the years Lynch helped the city through the purchase of the

Each program day is devoted to one topic: business, education, entertainment and media, history, government and quality of life.

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historic home, its renovation and preservation. Lynch also served on the Brentwood Tree Board for many years.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD BESTOWS STEWARDSHIP AWARDS The City of Brentwood’s Environmental Advisory Board recently presented its Environmental Stewardship Award to six groups or individuals for going above and beyond to enhance the environment, protect or conserve natural resources, or promote volunteerism that serves environmental causes. The awards were given at the city’s annual Arbor Day Celebration.

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SOUNDS AND CENTERPLATE UNVEIL SPECIALTY CONCESSION ITEMS Baseball fans can enjoy a wide variety of locally sourced, specialty food and beverage items while attending Nashville Sounds games this summer at First Tennessee Park. The Sounds and Centerplate, the team’s hospitality partner, have developed the new menu during the offseason by listening to fans, testing new products and visiting local vendors. The new general concourse menu is highlighted by a Mesquite Smoked Prime Rib Sandwich and Smoked Prime Rib Nash-chos. Fans are also sure to enjoy the new Black Hawk Farms Burger, a grass-fed, grain-finished, rich, buttery beef with no hormones or antibiotics. The Band Box outdoor bar and restaurant will be a haven for foodies. Traditional favorites with a modern twist include an all-natural, gluten free, Black Angus Beef hotdog, cheeseburgers from Franklin’s Bear Creek Farms and vanilla soft serve ice cream from Purity Dairy Several local craft beers will be available including offerings from Black Abbey, Mill Creek and six new taps that will feature a rotating

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Changing the World,

One Design at a Time O'MORE COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE USING THEIR EDUCATION TO HELP OTHERS.

ARTICLE ALLIE MYSZKA PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTY SHATERIAN AND AUGUST BREMER

very year around this time, O’More College of Design students are immersed in preparations

for the college’s spring Fashion Show. At the event on May 12, junior and senior students will showcase the hard work they’ve put in throughout the year, as is tradition. But this year, the Fashion Show will be a bit different—and even more meaningful. The 2017 Fashion Show will focus on using fashion design to make a positive impact on the world. Students are creating clothing within the parameters of three dif-

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ferent design “challenges,” one of which is designing a custom outfit for a child with Down syndrome.

"We're challenging our students to apply the design thinking process to help individuals who are often forgotten by fashion,"

Photo August Bremer

and has provided Jonah with valuable life skills over the years through classes and activities tailored for children with Down syndrome.

"We're challenging our students to apply the design thinking

McCall says her son is learning how to fasten buttons

process to help individuals who are often forgotten by fashion,"

and zippers in occupational therapy, and she’s glad that

said Jamie Atlas, Chair of Fashion at O’More. They’ll have their

he will have an outfit customized to his own motor skills

very own outfit, designed to their specific taste and needs. The

and unique abilities through this partnership with O’More.

children will model their custom-made-with-love outfit in the

“Children with Down syndrome are often over-

O’More Fashion Show, and then will get to keep the clothing. In

looked,” she said, adding that these children bring

terms of design and style, these children will be forgotten no more,

such joy into the world, “but O’More is saying, ‘they are

thanks to O’More students’ creativity.

worth our time,’ and I’m so happy that someone is cel-

In a unique relationship with Gigi’s Playhouse, a nationwide Down

ebrating their uniqueness and all that they bring to life.”

syndrome achievement center, 11 O’More students have been paired with 11 local children who have Down syndrome. The students met

Photo August Bremer

their child for the first time at the Nashville location of Gigi’s Playhouse in late March. Laughter and excitement were plentiful as the students and children hugged, played, and talked together. Each student also spent time with their child’s parents to get an idea of their child’s fashion preferences and unique needs in an outfit. The children were, of course, excited for the opportunity to dress up. But, the students were just as overjoyed to have a new and slightly unconventional design opportunity. Macy Harmon, a Fashion Design major in her junior year at O’More, was paired with Emmaline, an energetic young lady who loves to be the star of any room, and can’t wait to walk the runway. “Normally, we’re just designing something to fit a model form,” Harmon said, “but this particular piece will be just for Emmaline—it’s not made for anybody else.” Harmon plans to incorporate plenty of Emmaline’s favorite color—purple—into her custom outfit, along with “hopefully some wrinkle-free fabric” to withstand Emmaline’s playful, active demeanor. Parents are also grateful for the love and care being shown to their children by O’More and its students. Ruth McCall has brought her 7-year-old son, Jonah, to Gigi’s Playhouse since it opened its Nashville location in 2013. Gigi’s Playhouse has been a blessing to her family,

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Choosing paint colors for the home is not everyone’s forte. Prosise says people should choose colors they love for both interior and exterior because, typically, they will live with that exterior color for five-to-seven years, and interior colors for 10 years or more. It is important to consider colors that provide a natural flow throughout the interior of the home. In main living areas and hallways, homeowners are still gravitating toward neutrals such as gray and variations of gray. The trend is to brighten-up with bolder colors in bedrooms and other rooms. Sherwin Williams’ color of the year is Poised Taupe, which celebrates everything people love about cool gray as a neutral and also brings in the warmth of brown. PPG's (Porter Paint) color of the year is Violet Verbena, which is considered both nostalgic as well as modern. Tans and grays are still the most popular colors for exteriors. Variations of white, light greens and light blues are popular trim colors as they provide a classic, timeless and elegant look. The most popular color for front doors that are not natural stained wood is, by far, some

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hether you’re looking to paint one room or your entire home, sometimes the hardest part of the process is simply knowing

how to get started.

sort of red variation. It makes the door pop and provides a focal point. PAINT SELECTION

If you’re DIY-ing your next painting project, here are some things you should be aware of before applying the first coat of paint. First, paint technology has come a long way. In the past you could not put a water-based paint over an oil-based paint. Today there are hybrids

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used primarily for trim. The benefit to the homeowner is that most of this

trends, along with some tricks of the trade that might prove to be benefi-

new technology is low to zero VOC (smell) and dries quickly as opposed

cial as you prep for your next paint project.

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hen he went away to college, Howard Wiggins aspired to be a veterinarian. But it wasn’t long

before he called home to tell his parents he had a change of heart. “I told my parents I wanted to do design,” says Wiggins. “They said, ‘Well, O’More is down the street.’” And with that the lifelong Brentwood resident returned to Williamson County to enroll at Franklin’s O’More College of Design. That decision, in a very substantive way, continues to set the tone for his work as one of most acclaimed interior designers in the world. Wiggins trusts his own judgment and encourages clients to buy what they love without regard to what’s in vogue at the time. “Trends come and go; whatever’s in style is going out of style,” he says. “It’s a pendulum swing. Don’t make your house look like a time capsule. I’ve never seen so many mistakes as I see now.” He covers many of those mistakes in his book, What Were You Thinking? Recognizing costly mistakes that everyone makes. Some of the more common mistakes include beginning a project without a floor plan and buying furnishings in the incorrect order. “You have to know what you’re shopping for so it’s important to have a floor plan before you begin,” says Wiggins. “And you should buy the rug first, then upholstery followed by case goods.” He

Howard Wiggins is an author, stylist, TV personality and award-winning

says lighting and accessories should always be

designer who has been featured internationally in the Andrew Martin Interior

purchased last and he advises clients to finish one

Design Review, Volume 3, as one of the world’s top 35 interior designers. Wig-

room before starting another.

gins has been featured in numerous specialty and trade publications as well,

Wiggins considers himself a master at pulling

and has served as a photo stylist for many others. Recently he appeared in the

out color and says he can arrange a sofa, a pair

2015 edition of Christmas at Designers’ Homes Across America by Patricia Hart

of chairs and one odd chair in 144 different ways.

McMillan. He has a regular video segment on Nashville Entertainment Weekly

“How things are arranged is what makes the dif-

with TJ Cates (Comcast channel 49) every Friday at 10 p.m.

ference,” he says. “It’s all about striking a visual balance. When done correctly, like I do it, the room will look larger than it actually is.” People around the world agree. 22

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Wiggins has space at GasLamp Too at 128 Powell Place, across from One Hundred Oaks Mall. He’s there seven days a week and invites people to stop by. More information is available online at HowardWigginsInteriorDesign.com.

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Giving Back

PLAY like a girl. Come on We Dare You. .

NASHVILLE-BASED NONPROFIT ENCOURAGES YOUNG GIRLS

TO BE THEIR BEST.

s a graduate student in 2004, Dr. Kimberly Clay established

an environment that provides positive support and emphasizes

Play Like A Girl as an organization to make sports an integral

healthy competition, can be key to girls embracing sports as an

part of life for middle school-age girls. Two years later the organi-

integral part of their lives.”

zation was structured formally as a nonprofit corporation focused

Play Like a Girl Clubs are small groups led by volunteer coaches

on providing women and girls with the knowledge, tools and

that meet weekly to introduce girls, grades 6-8, to a variety of

resources necessary to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle to

sports and physical activities in a supportive, all-girl environment.

combat chronic diseases. Today the organization focuses squarely

As girls develop athletic skills and healthy habits, they experi-

on promoting those objectives.

ence the benefits and excitement of taking risks that bolster their

“Play Like a Girl seeks to advance the health and empowerment

self-confidence and personal growth. Play Like a Girl provides the

of women and girls through the transformative power of sport and

materials and support to run a successful club, including sports

physical activity,” says Dr. Clay. “Our mission is in our name. This is

equipment and rewards along the way that makes it easy for girls to

our purpose. This will be our legacy. With an emphasis on devel-

stay active and motivated.

oping girls' potential, we engage and address the needs of young

The organization also offers free Pop-Up Play Days designed to

women across the lifespan - from the schoolyard to the board-

get mothers and their daughters outside for some good old-fash-

room. We never speak stereotypes or biases to women of any age;

ioned active play. Produced in partnership with Play Like a Girl vol-

rather, we inspire and challenge them to rewrite the rules.”

unteers and community members, these events offer the tools and

In 2010, Play Like a Girl hosted its first full-scale after-school club

resources families need to reintegrate play into their daily lives.

program serving 350 middle school girls from underserved commu-

“We want all girls to have the confidence and know-how to

nities in Dallas, Texas. Since then, programming has expanded to

realize their full potential,” says Dr. Clay. “This starts with an active

include more club programs and the popular Pop-Up Play Day, pro-

and supportive community. We leverage the collective power of

viding more than 10,000 girls across the United States and Canada

female role models to empower girls through notebook men-

with positive experiences in sport and physical activity.

toring, corporate field trips and an open exchange of ideas and

In 2015, Play Like A Girl’s national headquarters moved to Nashville where it continues to flourish as a volunteer organization with core programs operating in Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson and surrounding counties. “Research shows that just over one-fourth of girls ages nine

information. We also share #IPLAYLIKEAGIRL stories on our blog and social media to inspire, teach and connect us.” Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or sports-related careers can sign up to volunteer or mentor a girl at IPlayLikeAGirl.org.

to 13 report no free-time physical activity, classifying themselves as sedentary outside of school,” says Dr. Clay. “Having access to sports and physical activity both at and outside of school, and in

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PREFERRED DESTINATION GRAYSTONE QUARRY'S SPECTACULAR TRANSFORMATION HAS TO BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED.

ou know the old cliché: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. For Rick and Nancy McEachern,

a 76-acre property once filled with hundreds of tons of "trash," became their prize. But only after a transformational vision and lots of elbow grease. Graystone Quarry in Thompson's Station was once an abandoned rock quarry that was used to build I-65 from Nashville to Columbia. When the McEacherns purchased the property, the site had been used as a dump for 50 years. Now it's one of the area's most unique event venues. “It was abandoned with 900 tons of junk – wire and cement – in it from the highway project,” Nancy McEachern said. Construction crews used limestone from the quarry to build the highway stretch, and the McEacherns were determined to make the best of everything they left behind a half a century ago.

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Over a period of more than two years, the couple recycled and repurposed wire, boulders, and other debris on site to create roads on the property, and eventually to build multiple event spaces. Nancy said, “We used it all, and very little ended up in a landfill.” The venue now boasts a 10,000 square foot Gathering Hall, adjacent to a waterfall, as well as the Hillside Pavilion—complete with three walls of slide-away glass doors for taking in the beautiful view. The spaces can each accommodate 300 people, and can be set up for weddings, corporate events, or private parties. The McEacherns wanted the venue to be “refined rustic,” so they brought in as many natural, locally sourced materials as possible. They used stone from the quarry, and any wood that wasn’t already on the property was grown and milled in nearby Leiper’s Fork. The venue officially opened with its first wedding in October, and it quickly became a popular choice for brides not just from Nashville but from Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey and as far away as California. Word spread quickly and by January 1, every Saturday in 2017 had been booked. “Now we’re booking Fridays and Sundays,” says Nancy. Before beginning this venture, the McEacherns worked for multiple startups and tech companies during the 20 years they lived in California. Nancy’s strength and experience is in event planning, and her vision for her own venue began when their son moved to Nashville in 2009 to attend Belmont University. The couple fell in love with Middle Tennessee, and knew they wanted to move here, eventually. They began looking for property that they could develop into an event space, and found the abandoned quarry while scanning Google Earth.

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“Rick was looking every single night on listings,” Nancy said. “When we found the [quarry], we sent our realtor and son over. They liked it and we tried to get it but so were some others.” After the long process of acquiring the property, Rick and Nancy built their private residence on it. Similar to the event spaces, their 7,000 square foot home also makes use of as many natural elements from the property as possible. The McEacherns have no intention of slowing down, and the next planned project on the property is an amphitheater that will accommodate more than 5,000 seats. Nancy will continue to manage the wedding and events arm of the business, and Rick will be heavily involved in the amphitheater once it’s running. As their event calendar continues to fill, the couple’s dedication is making Graystone Quarry into an incredibly unique, world-class destination—right here in Middle Tennessee. More information is available online at GraystoneQuarry.com.

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Apple Tart • 12-inch pie crusts • 1⁄2 cup sugar • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 4 cups chopped peeled apples • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg • 1 tablespoon butter 1. Heat oven to 400º F. 2. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and the flour in large bowl. Stir in apples. The

Tank 7 Vinaigrette

sugar-flour mixture will not all stick

12 ounce Tank 7 Beer

to the apples; that's OK.

1/2 cup shallot, minced

3. Spread the apple mixture

1/2 cup local honey

uniformly from the center of the

2 tablespoons whole grain mustard

dough circle to within 2 inches of

1/4 cup passion fruit puree

edge. Fold edge of dough over apple

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

mixture; crimp edge of dough slightly.

1 1/2 cup canola oil

4. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar,

Combine all ingredients except

nutmeg and cinnamon; sprinkle

oil and blend for 10 seconds. Slowly

over apples and dough.

drizzle oil into the running blender

5. Cut 1 tablespoon butter into 5 or 6 small pieces; spread on top of the apples. 6. Bake 27 to 32 minutes or until crust is golden brown. 7. Cut into wedges. Serve warm drizzled with caramel topping.

Steak Rub For Grapevine-Smoked Tri-Tip

to emulsify. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3 parts brown sugar 3 parts smoked sea salt 1 part smoked paprika 1/2 part coriander 1/2 part chili powder 1/4 part cayenne 1/4 part dried thyme 1/2 part cracked pepper Directions: Mix all spices and apply liberally to the tri-tip. Allow to rest in refrigerator for 24 hours before smoking over grapevines.

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Lifestyle Calendar

May VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH

VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH RYMAN AUDITORIUM DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE Tuesday May 2: EMMYLOU HARRIS & THE NASH RAMBLERS featuring SAM BUSH; Wednesday 3: THISTLE FARMS TURNS 20 with REBA McENTIRE, AMANDA SHIRES, SHEMEKIA COPELAND and JOHN PRINE; Friday 5: PIXIES; Wednesday 10: STEVE WINWOOD; Friday 12

TPAC

and Saturday 13: DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS; Monday 15:

DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

PHOENIX; Wednesday 17: MASTODON; Friday 19 and Saturday 20: LIT-

War Memorial Auditorium - Thursday 4: OPETH and GOJIRA; Friday

TLE BIG TOWN. For showtimes and ticket information visit Ryman.com.

5: IN THIS MOMENT; Saturday 6: SEETHER; Tuesday 9: BREAKING BENJAMIN; James K. Polk Theater - Friday 12: PAULA POUND-

EVERY WEDNESDAY, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

STONE; Wednesday 24: DAVID GRAY; Andrew Jackson Hall - Sun-

THOMPSON'S STATION FARMERS MARKET

day 14: ALICE COOPER;

4683 COLUMBIA PIKE AT HOMESTEAD MANOR

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in downtown Nash-

The Thompson's Station Farmer's Market is a market built

ville is home to Andrew Jackson Hall, James K. Polk Theater and

on the idea of buying local. The mid-week market is perfect

Andrew Johnson Theater. TPAC also manages War Memorial Audi-

for folks looking to grab fresh produce, enjoy artisan craft-

torium, a multi-purpose and historic concert venue. TPAC accommo-

ed items, or just hang with friends and family. 615.916.1274.

dates major music, dance, and theatrical performances in beautiful

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spaces with state-of-the-art capabilities. For schedules and ticket information visit TPAC.org.

MAY 1, 6-9, 11-14, 23-30

MAY 4-7 AT 7 P.M. STUDIO TENN PRESENTS MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT JAMISON THEATRE AT THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL

Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Ar-

FIRST TENNESSEE PARK

thurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie Monty Python

It's a busy month of May at First Tennessee Park as the Nashville

and the Holy Grail. Marking their first performance together in a Stu-

Sounds take to the diamond for 17 home games. New Orleans (1),

dio Tenn musical, artistic director Matt Logan and managing director

El Paso (6-9), Albuquerque (11-14), Omaha (23-26), Colorado Springs

Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. For ticket

(27-30). For game times, ticket information and special promotions,

information, call 615.541.8200 or visit StudioTenn.com.

call 615.690.4487 or visit NashvilleSounds.com.

MAY EVENTS

MAY 5 FRANKLIN ARTSCENE

BRIDGESTONE ARENA

DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN

DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

This free, monthly art tour is a celebration of Williamson County’s

Wednesday 3: A PERFECT CIRCLE; Friday 5 and Saturday 6:

unique artistic talent. The tour includes dozens of sites that are list-

LUKE BRYAN; Wednesday 17: NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK; Tues-

ed on the National Register of Historic Places. The socially-engaging

day 23: MAXWELL; Wednesday 24: DARYL HALL & JOHN

event provides an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnifi-

OATES with TEARS FOR FEARS; Friday 26 and Saturday 27: ERIC

cent work that connoisseurs and novices will enjoy. Free trolley trans-

CHURCH. BridgestoneArena.com.

portation available. 6 to 9 p.m. DowntownFranklinTn.com.

VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH

THE FRANKLIN THEATRE

TENNESSEE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN

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Monday 1: GATEWAY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA; Friday 5: STEVE

Travel back to 16th Century England as the Village of Covington Glen

DORFF; Saturday 6: DARRELL SCOTT; Monday 8: JUSTIN TOWNES

comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Over 60

EARLE with THE SADIES; Friday 12: BETTYE LAVETTE; Saturday

skilled artisans from across the country will display their wares from

13: CRYSTAL BOWERSOX; Saturday 29: LYNDA CARTER. Check

silks to swords, and gems to jewels. Specialty foods and drinks will

schedule for showtimes. 615.538.2076. FranklinTheatre.com.

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Lifestyle Calendar (CON TI N U ED) be available and Renaissance musicians and merrymakers will perform. Games of skill and man-powered rides. Schedules and more information is available at TnRenFest.com

MAY 8

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GIVING ON THE GREEN GOLF TOURNAMENT BRENTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Brentwood Country Club hosts the 14th annual Giving on the Green golf tournament on Monday, May 8 benefiting High Hopes Development Center. Foursomes will enjoy 18 holes of golf, cold brews, carbonated beverages and food & beverage tents. The event festivities will conclude with prizes in various categories. HighHopesForKids.org.

MAY 13 76TH IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE PERCY WARNER PARK

BANKING

First Tennessee Bank Brentwood Branch (615) 790-5155 hyc.com

CHIROPRACTIC

Cool Springs Chiropratic (615) 503-9900 coolspringsfamilychiropractic.com/

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry (615) 377-3080 brentwoodpediatricdentistry.com Kemp Orthodontics (615) 373-3831 kemportho.com Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry (615) 823-2927 drdenniswells.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION This iconic sporting event is Music City's annual celebration of time‐honored traditions, Tennessee hospitality and Southern fashion. In addition to a full card of steeplechase racing, guests enjoy areas for families, well‐ appointed tents and individually-organized tailgates where the emphasis is on race day pickings, larger‐than‐life hats, Honey Jack Juleps and crowd‐pleasing recipes. 800.619. 4802. IroquoisSteeplechase.org

JUNE 3 KIDS ARTS FESTIVAL OF TENNESSEE PINKERTON PARK The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee provides students in grades K-12 with an opportunity to display their original artwork in a juried exhibit. Winning pieces will be displayed at the Fire Hall Art Gallery in City Hall in Downtown Franklin. Presented by the City of Franklin Parks and The Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission. For more information visit FranklinTN.gov. 36

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Studio Tenn (615) 541-8200 studiotenn.com/ Tennessee Renaissance Festival (615) 758-2025

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

Mignon's (615) 835-2690 facebook.com/5mignons Plaid Rabbit (615) 371-2333 plaidrabbitgifts.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS Brentwood MD (615) 678-4638 brentwoodmd.com David Deaton Karate Studios (615) 824-9111 daviddeaton.com Spine Spiral Pilates spiralspine.com The Woodhouse Day Spa (615) 764-0004 franklin.woodhousespas.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS RSU Contractors (615) 269-3906 rsucontractors.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS Embers (615) 309-7738 embersstore.com

HOME SERVICES

CertaPro Painters of Nashville (615) 503-9770 nashvillesouth.certapro.com Closets by Design Nashville (615) 261-8700 nashville.closetsbydesign.com Strathmore Floors (615) 771-7477 strathmorefloors.com

JEWELRY

Brentwood Jewelry & Gifts (615) 373-5959 brentwoodjewelry.com

LANDSCAPING Herndon & Merry Inc (615) 350-7007 herndonmerry.com/

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES NuBody Concepts (615) 229-5975 nubodyconcepts.com

PHOTOGRAPHY August Bremer (615) 500-7225

SALONS & SPAS Atash Boutique (615) 982-8799 salonatash.com

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES

Avenida Partners (972) 679-4499 Somerby Senior Living (800) 914-4870 somerbyseniorliving.com

Parting Thoughts

Spring Fever with Cool Concepts for

ORGANIZING YOUR HOME! MAKE YOUR HOME MORE LIVABLE WITH HELP FROM CLOSETS BY DESIGN'S SANDRA SOKOL.

Here are a few questions to ask prior to your project: + Do you wear or use this item, ever? I can’t tell you how many times I have seen an item in my pantry or closet that has been hanging out way too long! + Is this a seasonal item? + Is it still there due to lack of appropriate storage, or too bulky and taking up space that could be

here’s nothing like a fresh new start and, at this time of year, a good

occupied by pieces that could get more use?

spring-cleaning is all it takes to get your house in order. It’s also a perfect time

to discard those winter items that are old or that you didn’t use this season. A local charity would be happy to accept them.

Sandra recommends evaluating how many pieces are current and need to be hung or folded. If

Recently I met with Sandra Sokol, owner of Closets by Design, and she shared

you know you have your weekly go-to suits, this is

some helpful tips for enhancing your living space, as well as strategies for getting

a perfect example of making them neatly arranged

a new start on organization.

and easy to find.

+ Is there a dedicated crafts area that needs some help? Check out this idea that can organize all of your supplies while creating a beautiful look in your home with multiple functions! I love the open space for wrapping paper and gift bags.

+ How many scarfs, belts and ties become lost or wrinkled due to lack of space? Sandra specializes in consulting with clients and customizing spaces that fit their needs. If you share a closet space, you may want to have more drawers than shelves. I love the look and function of being able to display shoes, handbags or many of my special go-to items, without having to dig or search.

+ Is your garage so cluttered that you no longer can park your car inside? Then check this out! This is an awesome way to store those items while providing more space and function in this high traffic area of your home. Closets by Design also offers durable garage flooring that keeps this area clean and bright.

ARTICLE CHRISTIAN HOUSTON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED Closets By Design can customize an attractive storage space for any area of your home, from the pantry to the garage and everywhere in between. For more information, stop by the showroom at 118 Fort Granger Drive in Franklin. To schedule a complimentary in-home consultation, call 615.261.8700 or visit ClosetsByDesign.com. 38

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