FRANKLIN ON THE 4TH
FRANKLLIN TOMORROW SHRIMP BOIL
NASHVILLE WINE AUCTION
A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
AUGUST 2013
BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION COMMUNITY PARTNER: Dr. Ray White
POLO: THE SPORT OF KINGS Williamson County’s Chukkers for Charity
Health & Wellness in Williamson County The Newest Trends in Healthcare, Staying Fit, & Looking Great!
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FASHIONABLE YOU
ARTS & CULTURE A LA CARTE
TABLE OF CONTENTS 27 SWAG: Back to School on a Budget
22 Bridal Profiles
Johnson and Kennedy Weddings
25 In YOUR Backyard
34 YOUR Beauty & Style
Confessions of a Beauty Junkie
McKay’s Mill Challenge
36 Man about Williamson
28 Fashionable YOU
with Jondie Davis
Back to School Fashion
40 Hospitable YOU
57 Special Section
Health & Wellness in Williamson Co.
68 YOUR Community Partner Dr. Ray White
80 Polo: The Sport of Kings Chukkers for Charity
with Southern Soiree Fabulous Kid’s Parties
with Amy Freese A Reel Dive: Decorating A Yacht
Ralph Brown - Local Sports Legend
The Golden Girls
COVER PROFILE
26 Shopping
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32 YOUR Education
with the Schools of Williamson County
46 YOUR Best Self with Connie Haley 49 Marketing 101 with Marti Veto EVERY MONTH
44 From Our House to YOURS
74 YOUR Sports
92 Charitable Self
YOUR COLUMNS
YOUR CONTRIBUTORS
YOUR FEATURES
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YOUR Publisher’s Letter
21 YOUR Featured Events 50 Welcome New Businesses 52 Scoop: YOU in the News
CASON THE DOCTOR Our August cover is all about remembering a time when house calls were the norm, thrown in with a little kiddie humor, as we start back to school. Cason Detray plays doctor perfectly, while visiting “patients” in downtown Franklin. Photography by Andrea Davis
86 Arts & Culture A La Carte
Diane Stockard, Tyler Hayes, Sherri Leathers, & Forecastle
90 Read Between the Lines with Landmark Booksellers
97 In the Click 98 YOUR Williamson County Facts
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What was it I said to you last time? Oh that’s right – we were delivering to you our largest issue to date (that trend continues this issue). And I was planning on delivering a baby in about two weeks and just wanted to make sure that issue got to press! Well needless to say it did. And surprisingly – my daughter was born less than 48 hours later – 10 days early! Big week in the Birdsong house you might say. And since that week, as every single new parent knows, our lives have revolved around baby. Fitting that this issue should contain lots of back to school info for all the parents who are past the nursing and sleepless nights (or do those ever go away?) and are getting their “baby” ready to head off Stuart Keeling Birdsong to kindergarten – a moment I just cant fathom right now. Or they are June 19, 2013 buying all those endless school supplies for the trek in to middle school and they are learning the fashion trends for their teenager navigating the 7.2 lbs, 20 inches highs and lows of high school. This month’s issue has plenty of helpful advice and tips on all of the above. We hope in the midst of your back to school trauma, you can enjoy a few moments of peace and serenity to get some much needed help from our pages!
“Blessed be childhood, which brings down something of heaven into the midst of our rough earthliness.” Henri Frederic Amie
Speaking of help; this months issue also includes our Health & Wellness guide. It’s a little slice of what our county has to offer in the way of medical care, fitness trends and healthcare do’s and don’ts. Our area is nationally renowned for its healthcare, both from a medical care perspective and from the business side. Our county hospital is one of our largest employers and the new health and wellness related businesses opening all the time, insure that Williamson County continues to earn its reputation as a hub for healthcare.
As we start this month, I am sure you are feeling the same way I am; August means we sadly begin to prepare to say goodbye to another summer. But before August melts away from you – lounge by the pool a few more times, sneak in that last trip to the beach and feel the sun on your face as you take in a golf or baseball game. The good news is, August will come around again next year, so savor this one and enjoy all that is YOUR Williamson. As our family has grown so too, has our business. Robertson Media Group welcomes several new recent additions to our staff: Welcome Leslie Drewery, Adam Sanner and of course, Baby Stuart Keeling Birdsong! Shelly, YOUR Publisher - shelly@yourwilliamson.com
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We are dedicated to promoting our community and YOU! Since growth is at the forefront of our minds these days, we have to thank our growing advertisement and partnership base, which makes our business possible. Check out these great places and do business locally! Alphagraphics, Always in Bloom, Battle Ground Realty, Belk Kids Show, Better Business Equipment, Brightstone Bowlability, Bruce Smith State Farm Insurance, Burger UP, Williamson County Chamber of Commerce, Chukkers for Charity, Clearwater Pools, Coldwell Banker Lynch Rigsby, Cool Springs Upholstery, Dana Goodman Interiors, Dermess, Donna Proliet – Fridrich & Clark, Drury Inn & Suites, First Citizens, Richard French – French King, Tim King – French King, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, CoolSprings Galleria, Global Motor Sports, Granite City, Henderson Park Inn, The Heritage Foundation, Hot Springs Spa, Jokers & Jackpots, Jonathan’s, Jondie, Landmark Booksellers, Lexus, Louis Belote – Fridrich & Clark, Moe’s BBQ, My 2nd Home Pet Resort, Nashville Symphony, O’More College of Design, Paul’s Chocolate Gallery, Pulltight Theater, Sperry’s, Street Tuxedo, Studio Tenn, Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Factory at Franklin, Osteo Strong, The Foundations, The Warrens - Fridrich and Clark, The Wellness Studio, TN Equine Hospital, TPAC, Vanderbilt, Westhaven, Williamson Medical Center
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TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUR EVENTS 11 BRIDGES Golf Tournament
48 YP Connect Mixer
14 Raise the Roof
54 Porch Fest
16 Juneteenth
56 TN Senior Olympics Banquet
18 Carnton Summer Concert 20 Heritage Ball 40th Anniv. Reveal Party
76 YOUR Summer Party 78 Crockett Park Concert
24 Reception Redo
79 Michelle Moore Book Signing
30 Blackberry Jam
82 Rotary Banquet
35 WCAR Golf Scramble
84 Franklin Tomorrow Shrimp Boil
38 Nashville Wine Auction
91 Studio Tenn Gala 93 TPAC Gala Tasting
42 A Year in Burgandy 95 BUMC Fish Fry 43 Dream Home Preview Party
96 Franklin on the 4th
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4th Annual BRIDGES Domestic Violence Center Scramble Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt The rain and thunder did not stop participants at the Westhaven Golf Club, as they teed off to benefit BRIDGES Sponsored Event Domestic Violence Center. The charity scramble was set on the beautiful 18-hole core golf course and consisted of golf contests, prizes, lunch, dinner and awards ceremony. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit women, men and children affected by domestic violence. BRIDGES ensures safe transitions to independent living through education and intervention. For more information about the event and organization please visit: bridgesdvc.org.
Third Place Team Mickey Roos Catering
Ron Suedekum, Garrett Suedekum, Bill Shipp & Steve Stooksberry
Erica Roe-Fehrman & Kathryn Miles
Kate Caswell & Kathy Conrad
First Place Team
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YOUR CONTRIBUTORS
Designing YOUR Space Chris Carlisle Carlisle Interiors
Hospitable YOU Krista Cook & Lauren Hartman Southern Soiree
Man About Williamson Jondie Davis JONDIE Boutique
YOUR Sports Adam Davis
Carlisle Interiors is a residential and commercial interior decorating company offering the most unique products from a variety of exclusive sources. Principal Designer, Chris Carlisle, has over 20 years of experience while working closely with high-end craftspeople and artisans.
As a full service event production company specializing in weddings, Southern Soiree collaborates with discerning brides to design their wedding with personalized style and exceptional execution. Their goal is for you to enjoy your wedding, from the initial planning to the last dance of the night! They have fun and strive to minimize the stress associated with wedding planning. Jondie is a long time resident of Williamson County and with his wife own JONDIE Boutique located on Main Street. His humor and feet on the street experience in fashion, dining, entertaining and all things modern gentleman, will be shared in his monthly column featuring topics of all varieties and appeal to men... and women!
Adam is a Vanderbilt Pharmacist by trade, but his knowledge and obsession of sports has gained him the title of YOUR Sports columnist. As a graduate of Ole Miss, he is a die-hard Rebel fan. The St. Louis Cardinals are also on the top of his list. He’ll keep you up to date on the latest local, collegiate & professional sporting events, recruits, and news.
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Read Between the Lines Joel & Carol Tomlin Landmark Booksellers
From Our Table to YOURS Chris & Erica Rains The Chef and I
YOUR Beauty & Style Julie Jorgenson The Beauty Junkie
Fashionable YOU Jaclyn Bush Fashion Stylist
YOUR monthly book review of great reads, local, regional and beyond will be provided by this unique bookstore in historic downtown Franklin. Owners Joel and Carol Tomlin will share insight and knowledge of literature both current and old and encourage our readers to … read, read, read.
From Our House to YOURS
Amy Freese DesignHER Living Erica and Chris Rains have owned a large catering company in Middle Tennessee for five years and have now opened their interactive supper club in Lenox Village. They both have a passion for food and the people that they serve, and strive to raise the bar locally in both catering and in dining out environments. And remember, life is short. It might as well be delicious. A self proclaimed Beauty Junkie, Julie is our go-to gal for all things beauty - how to find it, apply it, fake it and rock it. She scouts out the best deals and the best beauty tricks around. Author of her own beauty blog - she treats readers to some hilarious insight into the world of what it takes to be fabulous!
Jaclyn is a wardrobe consultant and personal shopper for S.W.A.G. located in Franklin, Tennessee. After achieving her B.S. in Fashion Merchandising from Lipscomb University, her career began as a buyer and merchandiser for high-end retail stores. Jaclyn’s retail experience opened the door for her to become a wardrobe consultant. As a devoted wife to her husband and loving mother of two girls, she values the importance of time and money well spent.
Amy Freese, with Cool Springs Upholstery is a life-style expert, who encourages others to create a custom-fit they are excited to showcase from the inside out. She will take you inside one of a kind homes in the area and show readers that designHER living is more than just fabric swatches, paint and furniture! It’s a state of mind.
Connie Haley Life Coach is a certified life coach that specializes in helping people love the life they have and from there, create the life they always envisioned. Every issue she will show readers ways to find peace and calm in their lives and in themselves.
YOUR Best Self Connie Haley Connie Haley Life Coaching
Marketing 101 Marti Veto Marti Veto Strategic Communications
Marti Veto Strategic Communications sees every business as a collection of talent. They spotlight the most attractive strengths and passions in an organization and capitalize on them. Marti will contribute monthly insight and advice on how to best utilize marketing strategy in your business.
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Raise the Roof Story & Photography by K York Friends of Franklin Parks hosted the Second Annual “Raise the Roof ” benefit at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in June. The event kicked off with a parade of horses, showcasing Franklin’s extensive and rich history with various breeds. After the parade, the crowds enjoyed a demonstration polo match. Food was provided by area restaurants, and there was live music provided by State Senator Jack Johnson and his band. Friends of Franklin Parks have a goal of protecting and preserving the Park at Harlinsdale, as one of our community’s treasures. They plan to build a new multipurpose equestrian arena for the 200-acre property, where these fabulous events can take place every weekend.
Jennifer Shell & Lizzie Iwersen
Ashley Rainey, Christina & Christopher Martin
Chris, Connor, Caroline & Harlin Suscha
Bonnie & Suzanne Jeffers
J.R. Roper
Jennifer Bottorff, Lexie Armstrong, Lisa Morrow & Lele Thompson
Cathy Sanders, William Harlin Jr. & Tom Harlin
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Caroline Cross & Mamie Sanders
Harris & Mary Pearce, Lillian & Bo Stewart, Nancy Williams
Susan Hilgendorf & Bill Foley
Andrea Davis Brooke Newell & Wanda Woolen
Laura & Emily Harlin
Kristy & Jeff Williams, Wendy Dunavant Mike Thompson, Sue Stein & Deanna Scheffel
Ondrea Harrison, David Landrum & Ashley Roberts
Jack Johnson
Sharon Grady, Lisa McInturff & Jeff Grady
Rissa Weathers, Tracy Little & Kathy Drury
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Juneteenth at the McLemore House Story & Photography by K York The 9th annual Juneteenth Celebration, sponsored by the Hard Bargain Association, was a day of celebration to honor African American heritage in Williamson County and in our nation. Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, is a holiday commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery. This annual event is held at McLemore House Museum, the home of Harvey McLemore, an ex-slave who purchased land in the Hard Bargain neighborhood. This day pays tribute to the many brave, determined and proud African Americans who paved the way for future generations to live in freedom. It was a day with music, games and great food, honoring an important part of Williamson County history.
Brant & Paul Bousquet
Carolyn & John Hardeman
Robert Blair, Darlene Morton, Sandy Wray, Marianne Schroer & Ken Moore
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Nick Murdic, Glen Witt, Tony Murdic & Tommy Murdic
Mike Skinner, Margaret Martin, Ann Little & Scott Roley
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Carnton Sunset Concert Series Story & Photography by Andrea Davis The One Hitters started off this year’s Carnton Sunset Concert Series, playing the songs of one-hit wonders from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The summer concert series is held on the east lawn of Historic Carnton Plantation the last Sunday of June, July and August. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and a picnic, while they enjoy the beautiful view and listen to the music. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Carnton Plantation and The Carter House. For more information go to www.carnton.org.
Harper Kunath & Addison Pratt
Heather Clementi & Kelly Parish
Stephen Parry & Carla Risen
Debbie Poloway, Natalie Patterson, Jennifer McMillian & Pamela Wingo
Jana, Lauren Claire & Jimmy Roberts
Paige Reinkoester & Kimberly Brothers
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Heritage Ball Reveal: Design Chair Angela Calhoun Unveils Glimpses of 40th Annual Look Sponsors, committee members and supporters of the Heritage Ball gathered at Gallery 202 in downtown Franklin on June 25th to get a sneak peak of what the upcoming Ball could look like. Now in its 40th year, the Heritage Ball is the longest-running black tie event in Williamson County. Design Chair Angela Calhoun says she has some surprises in store for the Ruby anniversary, but talked the crowd through her inspirations and some sample table settings. “I’m of course taking heavy cues from the traditional red of the 40th anniversary,” Calhoun said. “It’s going to be a very rich design scheme, with fabrics and flowers that are sort of over the top in terms of their luxurious feel.” Calhoun showcased a flocked ruby damask tablecloth accented by champagne linens and china. Flower arrangements included red roses, of course, with pink lilies and hydrangeas and towering red birds of paradise. Ball Chairs Jan and Andy Marshall welcomed the crowd and shared their excitement for the process. The Marshalls reported that fundraising and solicitations for high-end auction items are going very well. “It’s been such a joy to work with FirstBank as our presenting sponsor and so many more who have stepped up to support the important work of the Heritage Foundation with this anniversary event,” Jan Marshall said. “We’ve been reviewing all that’s happened in historic preservation over the last 40 years in Franklin, and it underscores the critical role the Foundation plays in saving the places that matter. We’re looking forward to celebrating those wins, with an eye toward the future.” All proceeds from the Heritage Ball support the non-profit Heritage Foundation’s mission: to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. To learn more, visit www.historicfranklin.com. For more information on the 40th Annual Heritage Ball, please contact Torrey Barnhill at 615-591-8500 x20, or by email at tbarnhill@historicfranklin.com.
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BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Saturday, August 10th Have a child going back to school who likes to model? Call Belk Cool Springs Galleria today! 615.771.3200 *Models get a 15% discount on purchases in the Belk Children’s Dept. Balloon Art, Food, Entertainment and More! Celebrate in Style! Model Search: from 12-2 p.m. aspiring models between 5-10 yrs. old can submit a photo of themselves to the celebrity judges. Judges will choose one boy and one girl based on winner’s information and photo will then be sent to Belk’s Corporate Marketing Team where the Grand Prize Winners will be chosen. Winners will be featured in the March ads for KidFest.
JOKERS & JACKPOTS Benefiting BRIDGES of Williamson County Saturday, August 24th at The Factory, 6:30 pm Casino Games and Casual Dining To purchase tickets go to: www.bridgesdvc.org or 615. 714. 0150
WILLIAMSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF TOURNAMENT & MIXER Tuesday, August 27th at Legend’s Club Tournament: SOLD OUT! Mixer: 5:30 PM – 8 PM Enjoy dinner, drinks, networking, golf tournament awards and prizes at our countywide mixer! Cost: $15 for Chamber Members and Guests (includes two drink tickets and appetizers) Register through the event calendar at williamsoncountychamber.org or call 615-771-1912 August 2013 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 21
BRIDAL PROFILE
THE JOHNSONS
The Johnsons: May 25, 2013 Connected through the music business, Troy and Danielle Johnson met in an unconventional way; Twitter. However, Danielle says she would not trade this uniquely romantic story for anything. After going out with Troy for the first time, she texted her mom and said, “I just had my last first date.” The two fell in love over the course of fourteen months leading up to Troy proposing to Danielle at her favorite restaurant on her birthday. During dinner, Danielle noticed Tweets from Troy popping up on her phone. When she pulled them up, there were a series of three tweets. The last one being “Will you MARRY ME @daniellepyle? #love #marryme #wedding.” When she glanced up, Trey was on one knee holding the ring. It was truly a full circle moment from the start of their relationship.
the two as a couple. Held at The Venue in downtown Nashville, the wedding was very non-traditional, as the couple stood in the center of guests in 360 degree seating surrounded by chandeliers and candles. Standing with Troy as his “best girl” was his daughter, Carson Clair. Troy and Danielle had their first shared friend, Rob Baird, to officiate the wedding and they made the ceremony all about music. Bridesmaids Leah Pyle, Kalah Shockley and Jill Ferris walked down the aisle to Johnny Cash’s “Rose of My Heart.” Troy and Danielle also each chose a personal song to dedicate to the other. Baird sang Lucero’s “Hey Darlin’ “ and Cheryl and Adam Stark sang “Blood and Bones” by Elenowen. The processional music was a favorite blend of rock, country, indie and contemporary music.
Eight months later on May 25, 2013, Troy and Danielle became husband and wife in a wedding that was a perfect reflection of
After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the upper level of the space, while downstairs was turned into
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a reception for dinner and dancing. The magical evening ended with cheers and sparklers leading the happy couple on to their happily ever after. Photography: Q Avenue Photo Planner: Elegant Weddings by Angela Proffitt Cake Artist: Jay Qualls Lighting: Nashville Event Lighting Rentals: Music City Tents and Events Linens: Connie Duglin Furniture Rental: Visual Elements Catering: The Copper Kettle Gowns: Arzelle’s Groom’s Attire: Bachrach and Billy Reid Flowers: Brocade Designs Hair: Eric Wright with Fresh Salon Makeup: Andrew Pentecost Valet Service: Avenue Parking
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THE KENNEDYS
The Kennedys: May 18, 2013 There is truly no better definition of a southern wedding than one that takes place in front of a beautiful barn sitting on an historic family farm. Throw in graceful May temperatures and lightly falling cottonwood blooms, and you’ve got the whole package. This was the atmosphere surrounding the marriage of Betsy Perky and Brandon Kennedy.
to be out-done by the ladies, several of the gentlemen wore boots and cowboy hats. The unexpected stealer of the spotlight was arguably Penny, the couple’s Labrador, who proudly trotted down the aisle wearing a garland of greenery and roses. The backdrop for the ceremony was a stunning two story weathered barn. A thoughtfully placed straw wreath and some ivory draping were all that was needed to enhance the natural beauty of the space.
Saturday the 18th was a rare gem in the month of May as the surrounding weekends were chock full of unforgiving downpours. Ironically this day escaped the rain but had another unexpected substance falling from the sky. As the bride and her bridesmaids approached the ceremony in a horse-drawn wagon, they were encircled by what appeared to be huge snowflakes gently blowing in the afternoon breeze. They were directly downwind from a grove of cottonwood trees, which lent their blooms to the ambiance of the day. Betsy’s bridesmaids, dressed in full-length blush and champagne chiffon, looked as if they belonged in the swankiest of hotels, until they revealed tan cowboy boots. Guests were then reminded that this was a true southern soiree. Betsy followed suit in her boots and a stunning lace gown. Guests watched as the ladies descended down the aisle towards Brandon and his groomsmen who looked equally as handsome in their white button-downs and brown slacks. Not All photos courtesy of Neely Catignani Bride’s Parents: Dan Perky & Claire Perky Groom’s Parents: Gerald Kennedy & Diane Kennedy Best Man: Jerry Kennedy Matron of Honor: Sarah Richter Perky Bridesmaids: Emily Pope, Jennifer Griswell, Alicia Jones, Ashley Allen & Ebba Allen Junior Bridesmaid: Emma Sitarich Groomsmen: Paul Holliday, Nathan Holliday, Ryan Kennedy, Jeff Perky, Wes Collins, & Chris McKee
After the ceremony, guests were invited to attend the cocktail hour located just a short walk from the barn. Under a classic white tent, hors d’oeuvres were passed and the bar was opened. Yard games were set up for the kids, and a beer truck was brought in for the adults. The dinner tables were draped with ivory linens and beautifully arranged centerpieces consisting of items gathered from the farm itself such as river rocks, antlers, and tree stumps. The earthy elements were balanced with a mix of succulents, blush and white roses, and lots of candlelight, creating a rustic yet elegant look. After cocktails, Betsy and Brandon were announced for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy and shared their first dance as husband and wife to the timeless George Strait song, “I Cross My Heart.” Once guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, it was time for the party to start. Everyone danced, some even two-stepped, the summer night away. Flower Girls: Mary Ella Griswell, Magnolia Jones, & Vivienne Pope Ring Bearer: Jaden Kennedy Officiate: Jim Sterling Wedding Planning & Design: Southern Soiree - Lauren Hartman & Krista Cook Photographer: Neely Catignani Rentals: Liberty Party Rental Catering: David Mason of Mason Party Service Flowers: Julie Fletcher
Ceremony Music: Silver Strings Reception Music: Michael Stacy Band Invitations: Perky Bros llc Cake: Dessert Designs Hair Stylist: Rachel Lawhead of Fruition Salon Bride’s Dress: b. Hughes; Designer - Legends by Romona Keveza Bridesmaids Dresses: b. Hughes; Designer - Watters Groom’s Suit: Men’s Wearhouse; Designer - Tommy Hilfiger
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10th Anniversary “Reception Redo”
For All Y our F loral & Gift Needs!
Story & Photography by Andrea Davis Adam and Andrea Davis celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary this past May with what they called the “Reception Redo” at Hunkerdown Hollow Kiko Goat Farm in Thompson’s Station. Guests were encouraged to dress as though they were “in the wedding party,” and winners were chosen for the best dressed. Stroud’s Barbeque catered the event, along with cake and cupcakes by Sophisticakes. Cornhole and Birdie Ball were a part of the fun, and The Electric Time Machine provided music from the 50’s to today for everyone to get down on the farm. The honored couple says they had just as much, if not more, fun than they did at their first reception!
Adam & Andrea Davis Always in Bloom The Factory at Franklin 230 Franklin Rd., Bldg. 12, Suite F Franklin, TN 37064
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Josh & Amber Morris, Betsy & Trey Broome, Berkeley Nance & Andrea Arnold
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Jessica & Jay Sheridan
Beth & Joe Braden
Tim & Danica Gibbens, Bryan & Jennifer Leibowitz, Whitney & Jonathan Puckett
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IN YOUR BACKYARD
CARDBOARD CHALLENGE
MCKAY’S MILL CARDBOARD CHALLENGE Inspired by Caine’s Arcade by Susan Charest
scholarship of over $228,000 for Caine and launching a global wave of cardboard creativity in kids around the world. It has literally gone from a movie to a movement. As a result, Imagination Foundation was formed to find, foster, and fund creativity and entrepreneurship in kids everywhere. Sir Ken Robinson, Author and Creativity Educator, whose 2009 book The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything, is a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into 21 languages, has commented on the positive influence of Caine’s Arcade, saying: “One of the greatest challenges I think we face in education is tapping into children’s natural power of creativity; and one of the appeals of ‘Caine’s Arcade’ is its demonstrating how deep those powers are and how readily people will rise to the challenge, if you give it to them.” Elli of McKay’s Mill in Franklin is inspired by Caine’s Arcade and wishes to surf on the wave of creativity to see not only what she can dream up but also her community. She has started a Cardboard Challenge inviting children around her neighborhood to design and build awesome creations using cardboard, recycled materials and of course, imagination. The challenge culminates in a “Day of Play” where all creations will be available to be displayed and/or played on August 5. To learn more go to McKay’s Mill Cardboard Challenge, see the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ CardboardChallengeAtMckaysMill To learn more about Imagination Foundation, go to www.imagination.is Remember an empty box = a box full of imagination. Free your mind, lose track of time and go create something!
Albert Einstein once said, “Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” If you’re not one of the 3.9 million who viewed the YouTube video titled “Caine’s Arcade” (www. youtube.com/watch?v=faIFNkdq96U), please let me tell you a bit about the brilliance of Caine Monroy. Caine, who is 9 years old, spent last summer building an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad’s used auto
parts store and asked people to play. The entire summer went by, and Caine had yet to have a single customer, until one day, a filmmaker named Nirvan Mullick stopped to buy a door handle. Nirvan was so impressed by the creativity of Caine that he decided to orchestrate a flash mob of a 100 customers to visit Caine’s arcade. Nirvan created a documentary, and after it was posted online, it became a viral phenomenon, raising a
Caine Monroy and his arcade
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SHOPPING
COOL SPRINGS GALLERIA
It’s Back to School Time in Tennessee! To a parent that means running a million errands, getting kids their physicals and everything else that goes along with getting a child ready for school. To teenagers, however, it means something entirely different: shopping! CoolSprings Galleria wants to help you earn the world’s coolest mom ranking this season by letting you know what the hot fashion trends are and packing all the best stores into one convenient location. Any parent of a 5- to 6-year-old will tell you that the younger kids want to look fabulous at school just like their older siblings. Retailers like The Children’s Place, GapKids and J. Crew Crewcuts are great places to start for the must-have skirts, bright colored accessories and the perfect ankle toothpick denim jeans. For the young ones that like a bit of a bolder expression of their style, Justice and Accessorize are stocked with all things sparkly and bright. For the teenage crowd, you don’t need to look much beyond the staples such as our newly remodeled and expanded Buckle (opening in August), American Eagle Outfitters, Aéropostale, G by Guess, Gap, Hollister, Forever 21 and Express. Buckle has an extensive selection of all the must-have denim for girls and guys, striped maxi skirts and the necessary pops of color to rock an awesome back-to-school ensemble. And as always at Buckle, personal attention is a staple as are extras such as layaways, free alterations and a wonderful frequent shopper program. The color palette for this school season reads more like side dishes from the cafeteria menu with shades of mustard, pea green, grape, bright orange, raspberry and peach – all which can be paired with some great denim or an A-line or maxi skirt for a beautiful result. Accessories will still be big this back-to-school season as well. Stop by Francesca’s Collections, and Forever 21 for the perfect accessories to compliment all of your child’s fall looks.
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But we all know that the most important accessory these days is the piece of technology you are carrying (and a Starbucks cup, of course)! We have both. Apple is stocked and loaded with every gadget your child needs to learn, study, FaceTime with you, call home, do school research and listen to music. From desktop computers to MacBooks, iPads, iPad minis and iPod shuffles, Apple has every cool gadget as well as the hippest and most functional cases to transport them. That must-have fashionable pop of color doesn’t have to stop with your clothes. Wrap your MacBook in a tropical blue or sunrise pink neoprene sleeve or SmartShell case. Now all you need to round out your complete back-to-school look is a stylish, trendy Starbucks cup in your free hand, which is available in several different sizes in the newly opened Starbucks near the upper level food court. Happy Shopping!
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SWAG BOUTIQUE
BACK TO SCHOOL ON A BUDGET
BACK TO SCHOOL ON A BUDGET HOW TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY
The school year is fast approaching and with that comes the undertaking of back to school shopping. This year, make a plan, set a budget and have fun! Before going crazy shopping for a whole new wardrobe, do the following and save yourself some time and money!
WHAT’S IN FOR
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MAKE A GAME PLAN Go thru existing clothes. Try on for fit, style, etc. Determine what areas are lacking. Make a list of needs and the stores that will fit them.
1. Blazers - they can be very versatile, as you can dress them up or down. 2. Medium to dark blue and brightly colored jeans - skinny jeans continue to be a hit for young women, but they come in new colors, patterns and fabrics. Boot cuts are hottest for young men, who have all but abandoned skinny jeans.
SET A BUDGET This is probably the most difficult part of the process. Based on what’s needed, set aside a max amount that you can spend on a back to school wardrobe. Use online resources to determine what stores are having sales, look for coupons and sales codes. There are many great area resources for shopping on a budget. Back to school lends lots of area consignment sales. Some great ones include:
3. Midtop sneakers are the top pick. A few years ago, boat shoes were popular even with some of the edgiest urban street wear shoppers. While they’re still a favorite with many teens, they are least popular for young men.
• Little Sprouts August 1-3 in Franklin, and Otter Creek August 23-24 in Brentwood • Tennessee sales tax free weekend is August 2-4. No sales tax is charged on clothing under $100. Be prepared. This is a super busy shopping weekend!
4. Last season’s popular plaids, particularly in neon and unique patterns and colors.
PICK A DAY AND GO FOR IT Map out your shopping strategy based on needs. Weekends tend to be most busy at malls and stores so if you can sacrifice a week day to do your shopping that will minimize your time spent fighting back to school crowds. MOST IMPORTANTLY...HAVE FUN! If you see yourself getting overwhelmed, try splitting the trips up into separate days, if possible. Try doing some online shopping. Whatever you can do to lessen your back to school shopping stress!
5. Funky legs are hot, too. Get the look with boldly patterned leggings or even argyle socks, in unconventional color and pattern variations 6. Remember - kids are still kids, and comfort need not be sacrificed for style! Mary Kate Brown and Leann Harber Crossno are the owners of Swag Boutique which specializes in pre-owned authentic luxury goods.
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FASHIONABLE YOU
BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION
BACK TO SCHOOL
Fashion
With summer coming to an end, it’s time to say goodbye to the beachwear and focus on what’s cool for school. With help from stylists Jaclyn Bush and Rebecca Davis, these Williamson County students are ready to go in their new looks from Macy’s - Cool Springs, JONDIE and Little Star Kids’ Gear. Photo shoot at Franklin High School. Photography by Andrea Davis. Mary Michael is wearing a floral dress and color block leggings from this fall’s China inspired Tea Collection. Both from Little Star Kids Gear.
MACK is wearing the City Stripe Happy Hoodie under the Busy Beijing Tee paired with Knit Playwear Pants from this fall’s China inspired Tea Collection. All from Little Star Kids Gear.
HANNAH is wearing a brightly striped dress by Bar III and cable cardigan by Ralph Lauren. She’s carrying a zigzag backpack by Jansport. All from Macy’s.
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BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION OWEN is wearing a striped button down by Tommy Hilfiger layered with a purple Polo by Ralph worn with Levi jeans. He’s carrying a plaid backpack by Jansport. All from Macy’s.
TRIP is wearing a soft grey tee shirt by Alfani, a plaid button down by Ralph Lauren and and khaki pants by Docker’s. All from Macy’s.
OLIVIA wears a charcoal modal top and high rise dark wash skinny jeans. We accessorized with a bold scarf, large face watch in rose gold finish and a stack of bracelets to complete her look - all available at JONDIE in Downtown Franklin.
MORGAN is wearing a striped tee shirt, polka dot blouse, and apricot jeans by American Rag Cie. She’s layered nicely with a denim shirt by Guess and carries a satchel by American Rag Cie. All from Macy’s.
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Blackberry Jam Music Festival Story & Photography by Andrea Davis The 10th Annual Blackberry Jam Music Festival at Boyd Mill Farm was held June 22nd to benefit the Hard Bargain Association. Lawn chairs and blankets covered the ground, and folks enjoyed a day of live music, great food and Italian Ice. A musical “petting zoo,� face painting, balloons and lawn games were available for the children at this a fun family event. The Hard Bargain Association seeks to restore and redevelop the historic, predominately low income, Hard Bargain neighborhood in Franklin, by restoring existing homes, building quality affordable housing and beautifying public spaces. For more information go to TheBlackberryJam.com.
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YOUR EDUCATION
NEWS FROM OUR WILLIAMSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
WILLIAMSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Get Ready, Get Set, Go…to
Kindergarten!
by Susan Charest school didn’t start for 25 minutes, and we only had a five-minute car commute. While in the school’s car-rider line, I looked into my review mirror, and I couldn’t see my son. I looked over my shoulder and found him lying like a flatten possum on the car floor. A teacher that was working the car rider line opened the door and tried to pry him off the floor. After unsuccessful attempts, the teacher spoke these unwelcomed words, “Ms. Charest, you’ll need to park and bring your son into school.” I walked him into class as he yelled, “I can’t do it,”and clung to my leg like Velcro. It took somewhere between a couple of teachers to an army of school faculty to remove him from my leg and keep him from running out the exit doors that were located at the end of the Kindergarten corridor.
Our son’s first day of Kindergarten was 391 days ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. As the school bus accordion doors swung open, our son lifted his untied sneaker onto the first step, he looked at the bus driver and then me, and whispered, “I can’t do it.” He dropped his backpack to the ground and then blazed a trail, heading for the hills. Actually, it was one hill, about a football field away. I caught (tackled) him and waved the bus driver on. My son responded, “that was a close one, looks like I’m staying home - I’ll have another pop tart.” I smiled knowing that
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These stressful school days continued somewhere between a week and a semester until we met Ms. Carrie Jones, School Counselor of Clovercroft Elementary. Ms. Carrie’s gentle guidance and persistence grew our son’s confidence, as his new friendships and love to learn blossomed. It didn’t happen overnight, but after creating a plan that made him responsible for a classroom job, utilizing a reward chart at home, reading The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn - his protest ended. It was also of great help to have a new classroom friend share a seat on the bus and a love for Nintendo. I recently contacted Ms. Carrie to see how to better prepare your preschoolers for Kindergarten in the hopes that you would
never have to blaze a trail, away from the school’s doors, to catch (tackle) your child. (SC) How do you create an “I can do it” attitude? (CJ) Kindergarten is a beautiful step toward the goal of becoming a successful contributing citizen. When we begin with that goal, it supports all that we do and say to our children. As parents, we need to keep in mind that doing for them something they are capable of doing for themselves sends the message, “You can’t do this on your own,” and keeps them from independence. We can set them up for success by teaching them how and why we’re doing things. Conversations during routine activities are great independence builders because we have the opportunity to teach reasoning skills that they can transfer to future situations, beginning with the backpack. Packing up the backpack and placing it where it needs to go should be your child’s responsibility at home, just as it is at school. Allow them to put their lunch box (with water bottle closed tightly) and school folder/binder (with returning papers) in their backpack. Use this time as an opportunity to coach them how things can travel to and from school in an organized way. (SC) What are some ways to calm fears and comfort separation? (CJ) Believe in their success, focus on things they’ve already learned and the independence they’ve already developed, tell them they are going to love K. Begin a goodbye ritual that says, “I believe in you, have a great day, and I will look forward to hearing your school stories after school.” When our children were little and they cried, they got our attention. We want to ensure that we don’t lead them to believe that crying, complaining, or worrying gets more attention than their ability to be independent, learning to learn, and being a kind friend. When you say goodbye, you could say, “I can’t wait to hear what was great about your day. You can make it great!” This empowers your child to know that they can make choices to have a great day and they’ll
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be looking for things to share. When you are together again, ask, “What was great about your day?”, and really listen. These moments are laying the foundation for those important years of middle and high school when they spend so many hours away from us - making their own decisions. We want them to know that we believe in them and we’ll listen. If this is what we hope for, we need to show them we’ll listen at 5 and 6, when they are developing their emotional selves, as learners and social beings. My friend had a beautiful check in routine. She would tell her children at the beginning of the day, “Hope you see your rainbow today.” At the end of the day, she would ask, “What color was your day?” “Her child would respond, “Red.” “What made it so?” And the conversation would grow from there. (SC) Adjusting to a full-time school schedule is challenging, any advice? (CJ) During the first full week schedule, your child will have some important emotional needs - down time and free choice play. He/ She will be tired and need some quiet time to process all the newness. He/She could use some time of free choice play because the schedule at school is most likely more scheduled than normal. If your child appears to be overly tired, look at his/her bedtime routines. Keep in mind the anticipation of something new may make the going to bed a little more challenging, use this time to listen to your child, let them know you believe in them, and discuss how they have been successful in the past. Be prepared before bed for the morning routine. Clothes decided on together and lay them out for independent dressing in the morning. Get the backpack packed, as much as possible.
YOUR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AROUND WILLIAMSON COUNTY: WILLIAMSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Friday, August 9: First ½ Day for Students Battle Ground Academy Thursday, August 15: First Full Day for MS/US, First ½ Day for LS Brentwood Academy Thursday, August 15: First Full Day for Students Currey Ingram Monday, August 19: First ½ Day for LS, First Full Day for 5-12 St. Matthew Catholic School Monday, August 12th: First ½ Day New Hope Academy Thursday, August 15: First ½ Day
(SC) Can you offer any other helpful advice? (CJ) Read with your child. Let your child know that reading is important and how many ways it’s used in your daily life. They look up to you; they know that learning to read is a big goal in K. Read aloud fun stories using interesting voices and non-fiction books on topics of their interest. Pay attention, as exposure to more ideas from school and new friends allow their interests to grow and support these new interests through reading.
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YOUR BEAUTY & STYLE
CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY JUNKIE
BACK TO (SKIN) SCHOOL! In case you’ve missed the gazillions of commercials about back to school, it’s that time again! Time to get back to a routine and to put the lazy days of summer away for another year. Many of you have kids starting high school, and now is the perfect time to make sure that the routine includes one for their skin. Trust me, they’ll thank you later.
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When starting a new skin routine, regardless of your age, get comfortable with the basics: skin type, your goals and the amount of time you’re willing to spend each morning and night on your routine.
Determining your skin type is pretty easy. Wash your face with gentle soap, and wait a few minutes. If your face feels tight and uncomfortable, you’re dry- skinned. If you feel itchy and irritated (your face, not you personally), you have sensitive skin. If you look shiny, you have oily skin and may be prone to breakouts. If you notice tightness in some spots and shine in others, you have combination skin, which is very common in teenagers. Lather, rinse, repeat. That’s fine for your hair, but not for your skin. Pick a cleanser that won’t irritate your skin, takes off your makeup and sets the stage for the next step. My favorite first cleanser was Cetaphil, a gentle liquid suitable for even the most tempertantrum prone skin. My current fave is an all-natural one from Neutrogena. If you’re more pimpleprone, Neutrogena also has a face wash for you. And girls? Don’t even give me that I’m too tired to wash my face foolishness. Going to bed with your makeup on will age your face one week. Multiply that by every Friday, Saturday and every other night that you pass out before washing that mug, and you’ll end up with a huge helping of “no ma’am.”
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To tone or not to tone, that is the question? Toner is one of those non-essential skincare products that certainly won’t hurt the cause, but isn’t totally necessary. My teenage standby was good ole witch hazel. Ask your grandmother what that is! But I personally think you’d be better off thoroughly washing your face and saving your money.
Out, out, darned spot! Now that you’re squeaky-clean, take a look at any blemishes. Resist the urge to squeeze and pop please! Picking at your face when you’re young can lead to scars that hang around forever. Look for a spot treatment that isn’t loaded down with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, which can irritate all but the oiliest skin. My secret on-the-fly weapon is plain white toothpaste. Go back to the Neutrogena shelf and check out their On-The-Spot treatment, but only put a tiny bit on the blemish itself. For larger spots or more troubling acne see a dermatologist.
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Don’t forget to moisturize. Look for something marked “oil-free” to add moisture without promoting breakouts. And if you’re super, duper smart, you’ll also look for a moisturizer that has a sunscreen built in. I SO do not want to hear you prattling on about wanting to get tan. Tan = sun damage, and sun damage = wrinkles. I spent way too many hours trying to tan my pale butt when I was growing up, and I have plenty of scars from skin-cancer biopsies and removals to prove it. If you’re looking for color, seek out a bronzer that won’t add years to your pretty face. Physicians Formula makes several that won’t cause breakouts. Whichever route you seek, putting in a little bit of effort now will pay you back a hundred times over in the long run! So whether you’re thirteen or thirty-seven, it’s never too late to start a routine, do your homework, and get it right. Come to think of it, that’s not a bad outlook for just about anything in life! Love, The Beauty Junkie Cetaphil, Physician’s Formula, and Neutrogena: Local drugstores Clinique: Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Belk
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So here we are, August of 2013. Family vacations are wrapping up, teenage sleep patterns are WAY off, and parents are counting the days for Back To School. With our daughter Olivia starting high school this year and fall fashions arriving at our local store, JONDIE, it made me reflect on my high school days and what was in our closets and record collections in the 1980’s. Hop in my Scirocco, and lets get this party started....... It’s late August, 1984. Van Halen, Prince and the Revolution, and Def Leppard dominate my stereo and Sony Walkman. I start high school in a few days. I’m sort of nervous but excited at the same time. I know I have to make a good impression on my first day. I want to fit in, and I want to stand out. So it comes down to one question.....do I wear the red or the grey parachute pants? Red, of course. Grey is way too subtle. Plus, the red will go perfectly with my Japanese rising sun cut off sweat shirt. Right? Funny thing, I really put a lot of thought into that outfit and how I wanted to be seen on my first day of high school. I’ll bet Olivia is going through the same thing right now. As I settled in and started meeting people, I noticed for the first time that girls try way harder to stand out through fashion. These were the days of acid washed denim (my fave), mini skirts, shoulder pads, crop tops, pastels, big floral prints and animal prints. These could be worn separately or any combination was completely acceptable without ridicule. Accessories included giant earrings, wayfarers and jelly friendship bracelets. It was a statement, if not a contest, to see how many jelly bracelets you could fit on your arm. It was not uncommon for a girl to be wearing dozens of these bracelets at one time. Aqua Net sales were at an all time high. Big hair that didn’t move was sexy. The crunchier the better. Maybe it still is ;) The 80’s were definitely a time that you could explore and create your personal style. It could be as crazy as you wanted or as conservative. Some chose to look like they were out of an LL Bean catalog with their khaki pants and Sebago shoes. Preppies with a popped collar on their Polo shirt were everywhere, too. 80’s style was really everything and anything you could find. There was really only one fashion faux pas in the 80‘s. That would be Miami Vice. What were we thinking? White pants, pastel t-shirt with a jacket that looked like cross between a duster and your curtains? Oh, and don’t forget the shoes that were basically slippers. Some things stand the test of time, and then there is the Crocket and Tubbs collection.
80s Joke of the Month If Milli Vanilli fall in the woods, does someone else make a sound?
Music was so fun in the 80’s. Everyone danced. There were maybe only two emos in my high school and even they were kind of fun to hang out with. It seemed that music brought everyone together, whether it was at a party, concert, or just sitting around watching MTV. I still remember the day the cable guy came to my house and installed MTV in stereo. This was big!! Now my MTV was blasting through the big speakers. This was a great reason to invite people over and both watch and listen to music. The only thing better was to go see the music live. I have seen just about every 80’s band live and met most of them, too. Quiet Riot, Poison, Rick Springfield, Kiss, Hall and Oates were all very cool people to me. Duran Duran was especially nice to my wife. Billy Squier, well, not so much. But in 1982 I went to see my first Van Halen show and while standing outside the civic center I see David Lee Roth crossing the street and walking towards me. This guy IS 80’s music. What am I going to say? He walks up and I say “Welcome to Huntsville, Alabama. ” DLR in a nasally, hung over voice says “Thanks. It’s great to be here in ummm Huntstown, Arkansas? “ That was huge, right? I thought about that moment the other night when Olivia left the house for the evening wearing her mom’s Van Halen t shirt. I don’t think I’ve ever been so proud. Come to think of it, as I look around today I see and hear elements of 80’s style and music everywhere. It was a long time ago, but apparently not too far away. Maybe its time to go back to the future?
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Nashville Wine Auction Story & Photography by K York The Nashville Wine Auction presented the 34th Annual l’Eté du Vin, which took place July 17-20, 2013 with fabulous events raising money to fight cancer. This year’s auction theme, Pour de France, highlighted the most notable wine regions of France, specifically Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux. The auction was held at Lowes Vanderbilt Hotel, where wine lovers enjoyed silent and live auctions, dinner, dessert and dancing. The Nashville Wine Auction is the oldest charity wine auction in the country and has raised over $17 million for organizations whose purpose is directly related to treatment, patient care, and eradication of cancer in Middle Tennessee.
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Kid’s Birthday Parties! Kid’s birthday parties have begun to evolve in the last few years. Gone are the simple days where a few close friends would gather for cake and ice cream, and perhaps a rousing game of pin the tail on the donkey. Thanks to Pinterest, Etsy and millions of domestic blogs, birthdays are now major events complete with a theme, food buffet, and cute labels and paper products stuck to anything that remains stationary. While we love these over-the-top events, we realize that the months of planning and increasing budget can become quite overwhelming. Here are a few ideas that will help keep the stress levels down and pocketbook in check.
Stay Off the Heels of Mrs. Jones First and foremost, this party is about your child and your family. Do not put crazy pressure on yourself to keep up with the stay-at-home Martha Stewart prodigy from next door. This should be a fun process, and the kids don’t really care about the mindless details and whether the invitation matches the banner, which matches the cupcake toppers. If you are crafty and enjoy making these things, then by all means do it! If not, don’t do it! It’s as simple as that. Let your kid be the one to prioritize what is most important, and worry less about what everyone else thinks you should do.
Timing is Everything The time of day can have a major effect on the food you will be expected to serve. Steer away from lunch or dinner times, and you can save a bundle on the grub. Mid-morning or early afternoon are your best bets. This way you can serve snacks instead of meals and put the extra dollars towards the cake or cupcakes, which is the star of the food table anyway. One of my fondest memories of birthdays was being able to pick out my cake. My advice is to select what you want for the 1st and 2nd birthdays (they won’t remember them anyway). Starting at the 3rd birthday, let them pick it out. You may be ready to tell Dora the Explorer exactly where she can stick her map, but if that’s what they are into at the moment, they will remember and love you for it!
Entertain Them Kids have short attention spans so make sure there is a planned activity from the moment they show until it’s time to send them home. Have a coloring sheet or craft ready to send them to as soon as they walk through the door. If you are having the party at home, I strongly recommend the festivities taking place outdoors. This keeps your preparation/ cleaning time to a minimum and allows them to have fun without the house being invaded by sugared up run a muckers. One of the best investments I have seen for domestic parties is a jumpy house. Kids of all ages love them, and they come in all shapes, sizes and themes. Another go-to option is to hire someone to come in and help. While the old standbys are still great such as clowns and magicians, there are tons of options out there. What four year old little girl wouldn’t love having Cinderella
or Tinker Belle making an appearance at her party?
If You Can’t Stand the Heat… Go to Build-A-Bear If the idea of entertaining, cooking and decorating for a group of kids seems more daunting than sitting through a Honey Boo Boo marathon, then you’re in the right place! We are so lucky in Williamson County to have a plethora of wonderful child-friendly venues to host a fun birthday extravaganza. With most of them, it’s an all-inclusive deal. You write a check, and they provide the location, entertainment, and some even the cake! Here are a few options: Build a Bear, Divas & Dudes, The Monkey’s Treehouse, Monkey Joe’s, Goofballs, Chuck E Cheese, Franklin Family Entertainment Center, My Gym of Brentwood, & Jump Zone Just Breathe Ultimately, your little ones will love their birthday parties because it’s a day that makes them feel special. Whether it’s a backyard blowout or a fun trip to their favorite restaurant, as long as you are relaxed and taking in the moment, it’s sure to be a day they will never forget. Cheers to Special Days and Childhood Memories! Krista Cook and Lauren Hartman
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A Year in Burgundy Story & Photography by K York Martine Saunier hosted A Year in Burgundy at the Franklin Theatre, as part of the 34th annual l’Eté du Vin. Guests sampled Burgundies and enjoyed truffle popcorn, while watching her documentary, A Year in Burgundy, a film showcasing the French winemaking process. Martine is the first woman to establish a wine importing company in the United States and has dedicated her life to bringing French wines to America. Guests praised her selections and witnessed how she earned her excellent reputation of having the ability to recognize the most exceptional Burgundies.
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FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS
AMY FREESE: DESIGNHER LIVING
While my children were splishing and splashing their time away at the pool this summer, little did they know that it was their mama who was taking the ‘reel dive.’ Late last spring, vivacious, bubbly, Brentwood resident, Faye Blackshear, dashed into the Cool Springs Upholstery fabric room with a huge and urgent request. No, her dogs had not devoured her couch like a chew toy (we love dogs) and no, she was not planning a last minute event that required us to cease all other activity in order to assure seating for her guests (we don’t love those customers so much).
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Instead, Faye was in the midst of both a home remodel and a fishing yacht remodel. Because the yacht project was all about ‘happy and good times’, she wanted me to jump in head first with her, make a splash, and get that dive dazzling for some good ole’ fashioned sea and ski. And a splash is what we all made! She had me alongside her creating color combos and selecting sassafras fun fabrics; Kelley Doss, CSU sewing dynamo stitching; and CSU’s bedding experts cabinsizing cozy comforters in order for her ‘reel dive’ fishing yacht to stay afloat and exude enthusiasm at first sail. From bow to stern, Faye was intent on creating a first-class happy home on water for her family and friends. ‘Happy’ is how Faye felt, when brainstorming ideas and dreaming up unique looks for each cabin aboard her ‘Reel Dive’; and ‘happy’ is what she wanted others to feel when they sailed away with her. I loved her contagious enthusiasm and was impressed with her attention to detail in the midst of all the decisions, as this truly was no real dive. Despite, the depth of designing that took place only by land and not by sea, I am happy to report it was smooth sailing. Rough waters were able to be avoided because Faye was able to keep her perspective posh, port out, starboard home. Unfortunately, I have witnessed, one too many times, clients take a nosedive during their creative excursions, becoming distraught and impatient with the details and forgetting the blessing to be designing in the first place. In my half- glass full opinion, I believe design projects are to be embraced with the same content heart one has when they see the shimmering ocean sparkle during a sunset sail. I am thankful that Captain Fayzie gets that too.
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YOUR BEST SELF
CONNIE HALEY
A Morning Ritual...Who Has Time For That??? A few years ago, I would have chuckled at the thought of having a morning ritual. Who had time for that? Don’t these people have things TO DO? Don’t they have families, jobs, and a house to maintain? I know I did and I wasn’t spending any of my precious time on frivolous things like journaling. I changed my mind about the importance of starting my day with an inward focus after completing life coach training and from observing the habits of people that seemed energetic and productive throughout the day. The people that seemed the most unflappable and at ease all had a morning practice, of some kind, to center themselves. Today I have a simple, but empowering ritual to start each morning. It allows me to set the tone for my day. My “to do’ list is now a “choose to do” list and includes joyful activities. Here is my A.M. ritual that begins as soon as I open my eyes: SMILE AND EXPRESS GRATITUDE The day starts on a positive note. Some days I express thanks for the obvious: my family, my health, a roof over my head. Other days its simple things like: the smell of coffee, the cardinal outside my window, or my bubble gum pink nail polish. Focusing my thoughts on gratitude gives me an immediate, positive outlook on the day. SHOULDN'T YOU BE SPENDING THE SUMMER BY A POOL OF YOUR OWN? START PLANNING NOW FOR NEXT SUMMER! CALL CLEARWATER POOLS FOR AN ESTIMATE
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WRITE IN MY JOURNAL While enjoying my coffee, I spend 15 minutes writing in a journal. I use a format from Jeanna Gabellini’s eBook, Speed Dial the Universe I highly recommend this exercise if you want to start journaling, but aren’t sure where to start. One section includes a daily to do list. I list six things I want to accomplish. That’s it – six things total for the day. This allows me to be intentional and thoughtful about my actions and creates a sense of peace instead of panic. MOVE MY BODY Our bodies were not designed to be sedentary. I feel good when I incorporate some form of daily exercise into my schedule. I also know that if I don’t do it first thing in the AM, it won’t happen. I vary the form of exercise and the duration depending on my daily plans. Sometimes I do yoga; other times it might be a brisk walk or an exercise DVD. By this point in the morning, I feel focused, happy and healthy. I am ready to celebrate the gift of a new day. I would encourage everyone to develop a ritual that works best for them. It doesn’t have to look anything like what I do. The only requirement is that it puts you in a state of gratitude and allows you to nurture yourself so you can give from a place of overflow to the people that matter most in your world. I would love to hear what your morning routine looks like! Connect with me on my website: conniehaleylifecoaching.com, or on Facebook: facebook.com/ conniehaleylifecoaching.
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Williamson County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Mixer Story & Photography by Sarah Bailey The Williamson County Chamber Young Professionals met recently for their monthly mixer at the Bunganut Pig in Franklin. There was plenty of networking and fun. The group meets monthly to bring together existing members and get to know potential new ones and as a fun way to meet new business contacts and make new friends. Amanda & Phil Murray, Rob McChesney & Jarod Reeves
Jennifer Moss, Holly Curtiss, Chelsey Reardon, Dolly Chandler & Virginia Bray Erin MacDonald, Kurt Lytle & Steck Johnson
Randy Reeves, Derrick Cozart & Marcus Crutcher
George Meeker & Michael Knowles
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MARKETING 101
MARTI VETO
What is Inbound Marketing? To say that digital technology has revolutionized the buying and selling process is an understatement of massive proportion. Remember when you had to go to the store to shop? Remember when the encyclopedia salesman came to your door? Long ago, I was a fledgling drug rep with a very rural territory. While sitting in a waiting room in a small town physician’s office, a patient asked me, “Are you a drummer?” I said, “What? Who? Me? Why, no ma’am, I’m not a drummer.” “Oh, OK”, she said, “I saw your bag and thought you were a drummer.” At Thanksgiving dinner, I relayed this story. “Can you believe that? She thought I had a drum in that bag.” At that point my grandmother spoke up, “Well, missy, now the joke is on you. A drummer is a salesman. They ‘drum up’ business. So you ARE a drummer.” If you are in the market for a product or a service, you don’t wait for a drummer to come by or an advertisement to come in the mail. You simply search online, do your competitive research and order what you want. In a couple of days it arrives at the door, and you never even had to get out of your pajamas. The keywords you searched brought up a list of those offering what you are seeking. You choose one based on some digital nudge you were feeling at the moment, and you click. The contact you just made with the provider is the result of Inbound Marketing. Think of it as a magnet. It’s advertising and information that is ‘out there,’ and the magnet that is the strongest attracts you first. So as a business owner, what do you do to boost your magnetic powers? The four steps to successful inbound marketing are these: Attract visitors: Strangers become visitors; Convert leads: Visitors become leads; Close customer: Leads become customers; Delight promoters: Customers become raving fans & promote you! Inbound marketing doesn’t just happen. You do it with tools and applications that help you create and deliver content that will appeal to precisely the right people in the right places at just the right times. What tools do you need to make it happen? Attract visitors. Social media, keywords and blogs attract visitors to your pages. Convert leads. Now to keep them on the site, use some landing pages with calls to action, downloads or forms, so that you connect with them. Capture an email address. Close customer. You have an email address now so you follow up with a promotional email, newsletter, invitation or announcement relevant to the interest indicated by the requested information/topic. This is also when you integrate them into your CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system and determine who is ready to speak to your sales team. Delight Promoters. By continuing to bring them relevant information, ideas and calls to action, you are actually building a fan base. Not only have they been pleased with their experience and the product or service you delivered, they will tell their friends on social media. Best of all, you’ve accomplished the acquisition of a new customer without interrupting anyone. They pursued it, participated in it, experienced it, at a time and place of their own choosing.This is an applicable and relevant approach for any size business. And it doesn’t take a huge marketing department to have a big impact. Effective, scalable, magnetic marketing, and oh yes… drummers are so out of style.
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LEADERSHIP FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES NEW CLASS FOR 2013-2014
The 2013-2014 Class of Leadership Franklin has been selected, and the 20 participants will begin the nine-month program in August. The class was selected from the largest pool of applicants Leadership Franklin has received, since the organization was founded in 1996. The Leadership Franklin Class of 2013-2014 includes: Randy Bechtel, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Steve Blackman, Heritage Church of Christ; J. Edward Campbell, Synergy Realty Network; Miranda Christy, Stites & Harbison, PLLC; Ramon Cisneros, Millenium Marketing LLC; Lisa Clayton, City of Franklin; Kristen Corn, City of Franklin; Tom Curl, SunTrust Bank; Tina Edwards, GraceWorks Ministries; Deb Enright, Williamson County Schools; Kelly Gilfillan, BrentWord Communications, LLC; Mike Jordan, Sr., City of Franklin Police Department; Vickie Manning, Pinnacle Financial Partners; Susan Minor, Franklin Housing Authority; Carol Penterman, Interim Healthcare of Middle Tennessee; Will Powell; Franklin Synergy Bank; Jason Ritzen, Ritzen Group, Inc.; Joshua Rogers, Williamson County Juvenile Court; Ben Rooke, Brasfield & Gorrie and Celeste Ware, Direct General. Leadership Franklin is a non-profit organization originally founded in 1996 to develop leadership and community engagement to further a vision for Franklin and Williamson County. For more information about the organization, visit www.leadershipfranklin.org.
ENVISION CONFERENCE CENTER NAMES LEADERSHIP
Envision Conference Center, a new Brentwood-based meeting and conference facility, is being led by Olivia Ruth Tomlin and Tracy Simmons. Tomlin, the brainchild behind the launch of Envision, serves as the company’s vice president of development and operations. Previously, Tomlin served as GBT Realty Corporation’s marketing and communications manager. Simmons joins Envision, as marketing and events manager, following eight years as leasing associate and event planner at GBT Realty Corporation. Centrally located at 9010 Overlook Blvd. in Brentwood, Tenn., Envision Conference Center is Middle Tennessee’s newest stateof-the-art conference environment where professionals can meet, learn and be inspired. Learn more by calling 615.921.0033 or at www.envisionnashville.com.
TWO O’MORE STUDENTS WIN PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Angelo Donghia Foundation, a notfor-profit organization, has announced that O’More College of Design students, Brandon Lackey and Misti Fahr, were two of 12 winners awarded the prestigious Angelo Donghia Foundation Scholarship for 2013. Lackey and Fahr are the fourth and fifth winners in the last three years for O’More. This year’s panel of industry experts selected the Student Scholarship Program winners from 77 projects submitted by accredited institutions across the country. Launched in 2002, the Donghia Foundation recognizes deserving applicants entering their senior year in a Baccalaureate Degree Program in Interior Design. The prestigious honor comes with a significant scholarship, winning students from across the country receive a steep stipend to be applied to the senior scholastic year. Students were awarded $30,000 of scholarship funds each. In the past three years, O’More interior design undergraduates have received a recordbreaking amount of nearly $150,000 from the Foundation. Founded in 1970, O’More College of Design is a four-year, not-forprofit institution offering bachelor of fine arts degrees in fashion design, interior design and visual communications. The college is located in the downtown historic district of Franklin, Tenn. To learn more, visit omorecollege.edu.
FRANKLIN NOON ROTARY CLUB’S RODEO EVENT RAISES $6,500 FOR WMC’S BREAST HEALTH CENTER The “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” event held at the Franklin Rodeo, raised $6,500 for Williamson Medical Center’s Breast Health Center. One dollar from every ticket sold to the Saturday night rodeo was earmarked for the donation. During the event, professional rodeo riders, attendees, and many working the event wore pink in honor of breast cancer survivors. Several local survivors were also recognized during the event to thunderous applause. Williamson Medical Center, a 185-bed hospital fully accredited by The Joint Commission, provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care including emergency services, with credentialed physicians in 53 specialties and sub-specialties. The community-focused hospital offers a wide range of wellness services, screenings and classes. For more information about Williamson Medical Center, visit www. williamsonmedicalcenter.org.
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WESTHAVEN RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION AS A LEADER IN AMERICA’S NEW AGE OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Where To Retire Magazine recently announced Franklin’s Westhaven community among the nation’s “Top 50 Mast Planned Communities.” Westhaven, the only community in Tennessee to be highlighted with this unique honor, shares its vision with communities in 17 other states nationwide, focusing on more than just locales, and sharing first person testimonials from residents. The focus on building that unique lifestyle has provided overwhelming success for Westhaven, with their unwavering approach to Traditional Neighborhood Design All selections to Where To Retire Magazine’s list, profiled in alphabetical order by state, have all proven to be leaders in the industry with ground breaking amenities such as wellness complexes, retail outlets, street festivals and more. To date, Westhaven as welcomed 80 new home buyers to the community this year alone, and many await new construction to complete to purchase the home of their dreams. These sales numbers, put Westhaven pacing 54%, highlighting a new era in real estate. For more information, visit www.westhaventn.com, or call the sales office at 615-599.1764.
BWC MEMBERS HELP RAISE $18,000 FOR MORNING STAR SANCTUARY
These ladies represented the GFWC Brentwood Woman’s Club well in the 4th Annual Brentwood Country Club Ladies Golf Tournament. The tournament is a fundraiser for Morning Star Sanctuary, a Christian refuge for victims of domestic violence. Their team won 1st Place with a score of 67 in the second flight. A total of $18,000 was raised to help fund the shelter. The women of the GFWC Brentwood Woman’s Club help to save our sisters from domestic violence in many ways, such as golfing in fundraising tournaments, awarding scholarships, and donating supplies for families in crisis. Their purpose as a club is to raise awareness and to help prevent domestic violence. Domestic violence knows know ZIP code and unfortunately Tennessee ranks third in the number of domestic violence cases. Please help support families of domestic violence. They invite you to make donations to Morning Star Sanctuary and Bridges Domestic Violence Center, two of the organizations supported as a club.
TRIPADVISOR RANKS LOTZ HOUSE AS FRANKLIN’S NUMBER ONE ATTRACTION
The historic Lotz House, located in downtown Franklin, has received a 2013 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for its consistently high ratings by visitors for the third year in a row. Since its opening in October, 2008, Lotz House has received 586, 5-star ratings on the web site www.TripAdvisor.com. These ratings rank Lotz House the number one attraction in Franklin, Tenn., which is a great achievement in a community with many wonderful historic attractions. The Lotz House Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and educating people on the history and culture of the historic Civil War Battle of Franklin, Tennessee in 1864. The foundation is committed to enriching lives through preserving the stories of the time along with the lifestyle, furnishings and fine art of the period. For more information visit: www.lotzhouse.com.
FRANKLIN TOMORROW SEVENTH ANNUAL SHRIMP BOIL & COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARDS Franklin Tomorrow held its 7th annual Shrimp Boil July 13th. More than 250 people attended the event, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, Boyle Investment, Williamson Medical Center, and Vanderbilt Health, among a host of other sponsors. Susan Thornton, one of the founders of Graceworks, was recognized with the Anne T. Rutherford Exemplary Community Volunteer Award for her support of the organization since its founding and specifically for her work with The Manger project. Receiving the Volunteer Spirit Awards were Patty Bearden, Franklin Noon Rotary Club; Henry Booker, Franklin Housing Authority; and Alma McLemore, African-American Heritage Society & other organizations. Jayce Arnette received the Youth Initiative Award, and the late Dr. Craig Ferrell and late Ed Moody were honored with the Ned Lea Lifetime Achievement Awards. The President’s Award went to Friends of Franklin Parks.
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Westhaven Porchfest Story & Photography by Nicole Staggs Westhaven held its 2nd annual Porchfest on June 15th, hosting some of the area’s most talented singer/songwriters who performed on the porches of homes throughout Westhaven. As residents and attendees strolled through the neighborhood enjoying the music, they were also able to buy food, drinks and check out some great art by local artists! The day ended with a concert by the Nashville Alternators on the lake at Westhaven!
Riley Clark, Ema Phelps, Sophia Richter, Sophie Hidsch & Meredith Bankerhove
Dee, Lisa, Piper & Lilly Thompson
Carolyne Baker, Dianne & Ron Link, Kirby Baker
Alexis Brown, Mary Lee Bennett, Al Gregory & Erynn Lavagnino
Jay Brown band
Mandy & Savannah Parson Marcia & Sony Topiwala
Leslie, Alex & Censi Trakas The Reserve
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Leslie Bankerhove, Kara Clark & Monica Kelsey
Sandy Thoni & Ann Akres Andrew Fishbone, Doug & Donna Burns
Josephine Haworth
Heather McHugh
Larry Wacholtz, Jennifer Smith, Marty & Miley Broderick
Greg, Hayden & Dixie Alfonso-Sturdivant Janet Hattabough Band
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Senior Olympics Athlete Reception Story & Photography by Sarah Bailey This year’s annual 2013 Senior Olympics banquet was held at the Factory at Franklin. The theme was Jump Jive Swing and athletes, and their families and friends all came decked out in 20’s attire to celebrate. The oldest athlete to compete was 99 years old and had a full set of medals he had won so far in the games!
The Bill Blurton Family Barbara Morgan, Hazel Violet, Ruth Brown & Hamet Ebert
Liz Ledbetter & Janet Ramser Joan Wilder, Gladys Haynes, Joyce Manis & Pricilla Good
Sondra Tornga, Jackie Nichols, Tina Morrison & Sam Tomlin
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Sheri Ratzlaff & Dorothy Hargett
HEALTH & WELLNESS
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
SPECIAL SECTION: YOUR WILLIAMSON HEALTH & WELLNESS #1 Healthiest County in Tennessee – Williamson County University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Report (March 2013)
WILLIAMSON COUNTY CHAMBER 19TH HOLE MIXER Join Us August 27th 5:30 PM – 8 PM Vanderbilt Legends Club 1500 Legends Club Lane, Franklin Enjoy dinner, drinks, networking, golf tournament awards and prizes at our countywide mixer!
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This is a pretty good endorsement for why Health & Wellness would be relevant to our readership and to Williamson County in general. This limited look at what is an overwhelming attention to this industry in our area will give some insight into national trends and highlighted areas of healthcare that are well represented here. We know we have excellent doctors, nurses and facilities, but how will Williamson County fare as insurance laws and guidelines change; the industry for care and specialized services evolves and the way that people get their healthcare and how they feel about being healthier becomes more and more at the forefront of our well-being with each passing year? It’s a subject matter that could fill pages. Hopefully, in the few found here, you can learn a bit more about a few specialized businesses and health and wellness areas you weren’t aware of before and have the information you need to make beneficial decisions about your well-being in the future!
WHY WILLIAMSON?
With medical services offered by local providers and some of Nashville's biggest names in the industry, Williamson County is a regional hub for excellent health care. Serving its first patients in 1958, Williamson Medical Center offers inpatient and outpatient services, 24-hour emergency care, preventive health screenings and wellness activities. Its outpatient-imaging center, located at the northeast corner of the hospital campus in Franklin, offers the latest technological advances, including bone-density scanning, ultrasound, X-ray services and digital mammography. Advanced procedures such as MRI, breast MRI and nuclear medicine are offered on the main campus of WMC. With more than 150 active physicians and more than 500 doctors on its medical staff, WMC offers services in 53 specialties and subspecialties. While WMC is county-owned, it doesn't require local tax dollars to operate. Nashville's renowned Vanderbilt Medical Center also offers a healthy range of services throughout Williamson County. The VanderbiltIngram Cancer Center and the Vanderbilt Eye Institute have Williamson County locations. Saint Thomas Health Services of Nashville operates Saint Thomas Heart, a cardiac center, in Franklin on Carothers Parkway. Saint Thomas is the leading faith-based health care system in Tennessee, with four hospitals including Saint Thomas and Baptist Hospitals in Nashville, Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro and Hickman Community Hospital in Centerville. In September 2009, Saint Thomas' Baptist Sports Medicine division opened a new 4,500-squarefoot outpatient rehabilitation clinic on International Drive in Franklin. The clinic offers sports/orthopedic rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, vestibular rehabilitation and women's health rehabilitation. NHC Place at Cool Springs, a senior-care community that opened in 2004, is also expanding from 43 assisted-living apartments to between 90 and 95 units to keep up with demand. NHC Place was Williamson County's first multi-specialty campus for senior adults, offering assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation and palliative care. from the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce August 2013 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 57
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MERCY CHILDREN’S CLINIC
Providing compassionate, faith-based pediatric care for uninsured children Today, thanks to a federal grant, Mercy has been able to expand its services to include adults and is now known as Mercy Community Healthcare. This summer, Mercy opened a brand new adult primary care space and is accepting both uninsured and insured adults, including Medicare. Mercy provides a sliding scale fee, based on the patient’s household income, for those without insurance. “We always heard, ‘What about me?’ from parents when we treated their children and being able to serve these adults is a tremendous milestone in our growth,” added Winningham. “The needs that we are meeting in Williamson and surrounding counties is great, continually increasing from year to year,” Winningham shared. “Mercy Community Healthcare is possible in large part because of our benevolent community. Through fundraising and events like the Franklin Classic on Labor Day, a large portion of our operating budget is met.” Mercy Children’s Clinic was formed over thirteen years ago in Franklin, with the mission to provide compassionate, faithbased pediatric care for uninsured children, regardless of the parent’s ability to pay. “Reflecting the love of Jesus Christ has always been at the foundation of what we do,” says CEO David Winningham. “Our staff opens their hearts to every single patient we see and we strive to support their families in as many ways as we are able to.” Children from more than thirty counties utilize Mercy as their healthcare provider for services including vaccinations and physicals, mental health and counseling services, and sick/well child care. Mercy’s physicians are full-time staff; many are double board certified and have come to Mercy as an opportunity to share their faith alongside their love of medicine.
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“Other ways in which we help fund the care we provide is by treating the insured too. Insured patients who utilize Mercy for their pediatric or adult care needs help to off-set costs for our uninsured neighbors.” Integrated Behavioral Health and Care Coordination are especially important to Mercy in conjunction with their desire to provide a whole health approach that is culturally and linguistically sensitive to each individual patient. Mercy Community Healthcare operates at 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 319 for Pediatrics (behind Garcia’s) and Suite 202 for Adult Primary Care (next to Tuesday Morning). To get involved with Mercy Community Healthcare, learn more on their website at www.mercytn.org.
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• In Middle Tennessee, Susan G. Komen has funded over $4 million in breast cancer. Susan G. Komen provides resources and services to over 5 million women annually, and with continued support, Susan G. Komen will fulfill the mission to end breast cancer forever! Join Kristan, Susan, Robin, Scarlet and Lola on October 26th for the annual Greater Nashville Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®! These survivors and over 26,000 others will participate in an event that celebrates all survivors and commemorates the victims of breast cancer. Put your footsteps to works and Race for the Cure. Register online at komennashville.org. The Race for the Cure is presented by Kroger and supported by the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Farms YMCA, 104.5 The Zone and YOUR Williamson!
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FROM OUR TABLE TO YOURS
CHEF AND I
JUICE IS THE WORD by Erica Rains and Executive Chef Chris Rains / Photography by Sarah Bailey
It’s a 5 billion dollar industry. It grows 5 to 8% per year and is picking up speed in 2013. These days, juice is the word. In Williamson County, that word has healthy meaning, as more businesses are offering juicing products or has their entire concept centered on the up and coming trend. But what exactly IS juicing? Never had a green monster (see recipe below)? Believe me; you would know if you did. Depending on the type of juicer used, fruits and vegetables are pureed, separated and/or purified (I like the word ‘pulpified’, though it isn’t a real word). The combination of these fruits, vegetables, and sometimes herbs and spices, can be quite tasty and extremely good for the body and soul. But beware - if you haven’t juiced before, you may end up making something that you don’t want, which is what happened the first time I tried it. The end result was very close to black in color, and I
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learned quickly that I needed the help of a pro. Luckily, such professionals reside and do business right here in Williamson County. Check out these local establishments to try what everyone is raving about. JUICE BAR 128 Pewitt Drive Brentwood John & Vui Hunt ilovejuicebar.com 9 FRUITS 790 Jordan Rd. Suite 106 Franklin 615.771.9818 ninefruits.com
JUICE PLUS 219 Ward Circle Brentwood 615.309.0525 JUICE NASHVILLE thejuicenashville.com Order online for delivery to Franklin, Brentwood, & Cool Springs 615.369.2154
Once you’ve stopped in to one of the local businesses and tried it a few times, you just might get hooked. It’s easy to do because the power packed vitamin and nutrient punch
does something to your body that really is hard to beat. Most of us don’t walk around eating cloves of garlic, pieces of ginger, whole cucumbers, bushels of kale and flax or chia seed for fun. But when combined with bases like apples and carrots, those ingredients actually provide quite the surprising medley of good flavors and a kick to the taste buds. You may decide that it’s time to get your own juicer. They can be found in department stores, big retailers and specialty boutiques, as well. They can range from $100-$1000, depending on how serious you want to get. I started with a base model and will use that until I really learn more and decide it’s time to trade up. Just getting started? Try these easy recipes to start your adventure in juicing.
GREEN MONSTER
BERRY BOOSTER
Blend the following until well mixed: 2 apples 1 cucumber Small piece (thimble sized) of ginger root Celery – 3 or 4 stalks 6 leaves of kale or spinach – either are mega healthy! Optional – nut butter of your choice (peanut, almond, etc.) Other options include pears, cilantro, parsley and papaya
Blend the following until well mixed: Handful of blueberries A few strawberries Handful of raspberries Couple of mint leaves (great with the berries)! One apple or two carrots - either choice provides a strong base and the recipe still tastes very berry!
One suggestion: Cut the recipes in half at first – drinking a large juicing masterpiece may be a shock to your digestive system. But make no mistake - you’ll feel rejuvenated, have natural energy, find that you sleep better at night and your mood that day is elevated. These ingredients are best if found in their natural habitat, like on a farm in an organic state. Luckily, Williamson County has a great source of such natural products. Check out any of the following:
Franklin Farmers Market Factory in Franklin
Golden Bell Blueberry Farm 4080 Clovercroft Rd. Franklin Delvin Farms 6290 McDaniel Road College Grove
Leiper’s Fork Farmers Mkt. 4123 Old Hillsboro Rd. Franklin
Mamushi Nature Farm 1358 Coleman Road Franklin
Russell Jackson Farms 4419 Bagsby Lane Franklin
Real Food Farms 6740 Manley Lane Franklin
Thompson’s Station Farmers Market Hwy 31, Thompson’s Station
Boyd Mill Farm 3395 Blazer Road Franklin
Amish Market at The Nolensville Feed Mill 7280 Nolensville Rd. Nolensville
Stoney Creek Farm 4700 Coe Lane Franklin Twin Blade Farms 3512 Refuge Trail Thompsons Station King Farm 6730 Arno-Allisona Rd. College Grove Morning Glory Orchards 7690 Nolensville Rd. Nolensville
FOR MORE INFO ON THE TENNESSEE GROWING SEASONS & PLACES TO BUY LOCAL, VISIT: www.picktnproducts.org/food I have discovered the benefits of juicing recently, and with my ongoing journey in going gluten free (thanks to finally figuring out what caused my migraines) and a weight loss journey (I was 60 pounds overweight; I’ve now lost 40 of those since last October) it fits right in. With my personal testimony to how eating clean and incorporating thing like juicing into you diet can actually change multiple systems in your body (digestive, nervous, even skeletal!) I’d love to chat with you one on one and share my story, and give helpful hints based on what worked for me. Obviously, I’m a writer, not a doctor. But when juice is the word, you may need a doctor much less. Erica and Chris Rains have owned a large catering company in Middle Tennessee for five years and have now opened their interactive supper club in Lenox Village on Nolensville Road near Old Hickory Boulevard. They both have a passion for food and the people that they serve, and strive to raise the bar locally in both catering and in dining out environments. Email: Erica@ thechefandicatering.com or chef@thechefandicatering.com or visit www.thechefandisupperclub. com – And remember, life is short. It might as well be delicious.
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OBSTETRICS AND NEONATOLOGY
FOR THAT PRECIOUS START TO LIFE with Williamson Medical Center
Williamson Medical Center has given several generations of babies a great start in life. Their experienced obstetricians and nursing staff are here to give your baby a great start, too. They know how important it is for you to have your baby at a hospital you trust, while also remaining close to family and friends. Williamson Medical Center offers expectant mothers personal, compassionate care. FAMILY-CENTERED CARE The labor, delivery and recovery rooms offer comfort and safety for mothers and their babies, birthing beds and overnight accommodations for fathers. ROOMING-IN Parents are encouraged to keep baby in the room as much as possible. Rooming-in gives new parents the opportunity to learn how to care for their infant, with the professional assistance of our nursing staff. A nursery nurse also is available to provide rest and comfort to the new mom. LACTATION SERVICES Lactation services are available to assist mothers who choose to breast-feed. NICU With a higher level of nursery expertise, prepared for your delivery, whether low- or high-risk. Neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, specially trained nurses and a neonatal intensive care unit are essential components of perinatal services. WMC is able to handle high-risk births, such as multiples or births with complications. The NICU allows WMC to care for smaller, sicker infants through additional monitoring and special equipment. PRENATAL CARE Caring for your baby begins long before your baby is born. If you do not have a physician, please call 615.435.5350. At WMC, you will receive comprehensive, family-oriented prenatal care from the time you become pregnant until you deliver your baby. For a nurse-guided tour of the Obstetrics Unit, call 615.435.6024.
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A MOTHER’S PERSPECTIVE by Shelly Robertson Birdsong
Giving birth is difficult enough, but it’s all relative, when you find yourself sitting in a chair in the Neonatal Intensive Care of a hospital. It’s all about perspective, and like many mothers, I paid very little attention to the NICU at Williamson Medical Center, as it was pointed out during my child birthing classes. After all, my labor was going to be smooth sailing, and my baby would be born healthy and perfect. Fortunately for me, it was almost the case. However, due to some minimal complications at birth, my daughter was placed in the NICU at Williamson Medical Center and was treated for five additional days. I say minimal. Although, at that moment when she was born and I waited with bated breath to hear a cry, I asked my husband as they examined her, “Is she okay, is she okay?” My brain wasn’t actually registering any other response than “yes she is perfect.” When they briefly let me touch her and kiss her before whisking her off to do further testing, the anguish felt was not something that can be put into words. It’s a heartache most profound. But in the moments and hours that followed, learning our child’s prognosis and entering the NICU, I knew that I was thankful to be right where I was. I was in my local hospital, where the nurses I observed were caring for my daughter, as carefully and lovingly as I would have. I only had to go a few yards
down the hall from my room to reach my baby, and I could sit and hold her, feed her and be near her as much as I wanted. It was there, that I chose to quiet my soul with the fact that if this was going to happen to us, at least we didn’t have to drive back and forth to Nashville to be with our baby. We were close, and we knew she was receiving top of the line care. This was our experience with the NICU at Williamson Medical Center. For us, it was frightening at first, but overall a minimal stay and experience. However, for the hundreds of parents who have much more serious situations and the precious little ones who come to the NICU and stay for weeks or months with life threatening illness, this particular unit is somewhere, when in what is surely the hardest of times for anyone under any circumstances, a loving, peaceful and impressive atmosphere. I rocked my baby with her tubes and IV’s, my eyes wandering around the nursery at the many other babies who were so tiny and so sick. How fortunate we are in Williamson County to have this facility, unheard of in most local hospitals. For the moments in life that truly are life changing, there is nowhere else I would have rather been and nowhere I would have trusted more, when extra care and attention were needed. Thank you Williamson Medical Center and all of the staff and nurses of the NICU.
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Get the Whole Family Ready for Back-to-School Season
TIPS TO GET YOUR FAMILY READY FOR SCHOOL: 1. Get annual physicals for everyone in the family – not just the kids. 2. Come up with a stay-healthy plan. 3. Revisit child safety topics. 4. Get ready for back-to-school germs by telling children about hand washing and covering their mouths with their elbows when they cough.
by Dorsey Rickard, M.D., Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Back-to-school time is a flurry of shopping for new clothes and school supplies, but it also is a perfect time to get the family ready for the upcoming flu season by getting the whole family annual physicals. Just like the old saying that you should check the batteries in your smoke detectors when you change your clocks back or forward with the seasons, back-to-school time is a good annual benchmark for everyone in the family to get checked out. Use the fact that children have to have updated immunizations and sports physicals as a good reminder for the whole family. A lot of parents don’t necessarily take the time to go to the doctor themselves. An annual physical is an important step for parents to stay well throughout the year. Summer time is easier to find time to go to your doctor before we’re all engulfed with the busy schedules that go along with the school year. SUMMER TIME: Summer is a good time for you to think about how to be healthier for the year coming up. When someone comes to see me for an annual, my goal is to see how we can make you healthier next year, 10 years, 20 years and beyond. It’s easier to be active this time of year. We usually have time off of work, healthier food choices are available with fruits and vegetables at farmers markets; It’s just a great opportunity for people to reexamine how they are going to continue to make healthier choices for the upcoming year. I like to think of the end of summer as a second chance at a New Year’s resolution, but in August. HEALTHY CHOICES: Sometimes what we talk about at an annual physical isn’t necessarily related to school. I want to know if the child is being active and getting enough exercise on a daily basis. I want to make sure they aren’t sitting in front of the TV all day. SAFETY FIRST: Summer can be injury season, so prevention of injury is an important conversation to have this time of year. People are outside more riding bikes or ATVs, swimming, boating, playing sports, climbing trees and all sorts of activities that might result in an injury. In fact this is the busiest time of year for trauma units across the country. So how do we keep you from getting injured? Do your kids wear lifejackets when in the lake or ocean? Do they know how to swim? Do you all wear sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and reapply every 2 hours and after you get in the water? All of these are important safety topics. GERM MONSTERS: There is always an increase in upper respiratory infections and colds for a couple weeks after school starts because the kids get together and start spreading germs. The single most important thing to know about preventing this is hand washing. Before you eat, after you sneeze or cough and after you use the bathroom are key times to make sure you wash your hands. By avoiding sharing drinks or utensils and hand washing you can decrease the chance that your family gets sick this fall. Dorsey Rickard, M.D. is a board-certified internal medicine and pediatrics physician and is credentialed at Williamson Medical Center.
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ELDERLY CARE • By 2030, 72.1 million adults over age 65 will live in the U.S., which more than twice the number of older adults in 2005 and 20% of the projected population. This continues to make elderly care a growing concern.
help, nurse visits and access to a geriatric care manager.
• Even though far more women work outside the home today, women still represent the majority of caregivers. However, the use of assisted living companies is becoming more and more popular. • Many aging Americans take steps for future care while they are still in good health. For example, some seniors move to continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), which provide independent living but also offer assisted living and skilled nursing facilities on the same campus. • Since most seniors prefer to age in their own communities, close to family and friends, innovative neighborhoods provide creative solutions. “Aging Place” neighborhoods pool resources for an annual fee and provide services such as transportation, household
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OSTEOSTRONG
New business commits to providing over $1 million in free bone density scans With the grand opening of two new locations in Cool Springs and Murfreesboro, OsteoStrong™ is a new revolutionary system that is delivering unheard of results and has everyone asking, “How is this possible?”. Clients at OsteoStrong™ locations are reporting increased bone density, eliminated joint and back pain, and overall better balance without taking medication or going to the gym. As a service to the community, OsteoStrong’s president and founder, Kyle Zagrodzky, has committed to delivering over $1 million free bone density scans to anyone who may be concerned about osteoporosis. Kyle explains, “Even though the OsteoStrong™ franchise system already has four locations open in other states, we’re new to this area. On top of that, what we offer is something completely different than anything anyone has seen before. Giving away free scans is something we can do to help our community, and it shows peoples that we are here to stay.” OsteoStrong™ is a unique facility offering a natural way to increase bone density, improve balance and decrease or eliminate joint pain in a safe and welcoming environment. Like Zagrodzky says, OsteoStrong™ is like nothing we have ever seen before. Using patented, cutting edge technology, the specialists at OsteoStrong™ take clients through a 7-minute session designed to elicit the body’s own natural adaptive responses to improve bone density and increase strength. Zagrodzky explains, “Much like our skin cools itself by sweating when it’s hot or our pupils dilate in a darkened room, our bodies actually have the ability to increase bone mineral density
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2nd scan were the same as the 1st. Her doctor, who also happens to be her husband, says he didn’t think OsteoStrong would be able to deliver any results, when his wife joined six months earlier. He has since changed his mind about OsteoStrong.
and grow muscle fibers, when the right set of circumstances are met. The best and most interesting part about it is that clients do not have to lift weights or even break a sweat to complete a short session.” Zagrodzky continued, “The 7-minute, once a week session allows customers to come dressed as they are and delivers measurable results without any pain or soreness. Most clients say they can start feeling results in 2 to 12 sessions.” The testimonials from people who are benefiting from OsteoStrong have certainly gotten the attention of many around Nashville. Lynn Hummel - Houston, TX: Recently had her bone DXA scan after only six months at OsteoStrong, and her bone density increased by over 10%. Julie M. - Kearney, NE: Her bone density increased so much that her doctor performed her bone DXA scan twice because he didn’t believe the results were possible after only six months at OsteoStrong and that she refuses to take bone medication. The results from the
Mike Braizer – Huntsville, AL: He suffered from chronic back pain for twenty years, since he was in his 20’s. Doctors, physical therapists, personal trainers, and medication could not help him. He explained that the pain was getting so severe that even the simplest of tasks were becoming unbearable. After two and a half months at OsteoStrong, Mike was pain free and has been for the past year. When asked, Mike says, “OsteoStrong has been a blessing in my life!” Another aspect that is catching everyone’s attention is that OsteoStrong™ stands behind their system with a money back guarantee, if clients do not stop or reverse their bone loss and greatly increase in personal strength. Details about this program are available at the centers. Schedule your free bone scan and learn more about OsteoStrong, call 615-465-6678 or visit www.OsteoStrong.me.
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• Dermatologists say that approximately three-quarters of 11 to 30 year-olds will get acne at some time. Approximately 17 million Americans are estimated to have acne at any one time. Advancements in the treatment of acne have progressed exponentially. There is an increase in physicians adding advanced acne treatments to their practices. • Facial rejuvenation using fillers in the nose, cheeks, chin, is becoming increasing popular, and with pricing being an issue for patients in 2013, many will forego full-on invasive cosmetic procedures and instead choose to use longer lasting fillers to reverse aging on their skin.
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• With less talk about hCG on talk shows, hCG weight loss is now going back into physicians offices as one of the most effective rapid weight loss tools. This is a safe, quick program that works with most patients. • From microbotox to migraines to multiple sclerosis, the uses and markets for neurotoxins have continued to expand in 2013. Some physicians are using neuromodulators (Botox & Dysport) to reshape the face, instead of strictly for wrinkle treatment. In 2013, more and more uses for Botox and other botulinum neurotoxin have been discovered and applied, from sialorrhea or excessive salivation to temporomandibular disorders.
• Cellulite therapies have been improving in the past 5 years, and in 2013, with the introduction of the recently FDA approved Cellulaze, effective and long lasting cellulite solutions are on the horizon. The fight to remediate cellulite has moved away from topical solutions toward lasers and other minimally-invasive technologies this year.
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YOUR COMMUNITY PARTNER
DR. RAY WHITE
DR. RAY WHITE Founder of Prohealth Community Health Center by Andrea Davis
Born and raised in Macon, Georgia, Dr. Ray White says he’s a country boy. Throughout his life he has moved a lot, mostly due to the Air Force and academia that lead to a Doctoral degree in Health Care Administration. He eventually ended up in Huntsville, Alabama, after he was recruited to run nursing homes there. He later purchased several nursing homes, the biggest one being in Nashville. He and his family moved to Brentwood and lived there for thirteen months, until he discovered Franklin was more of his kind of town. He says he found good country cooking at a Red Food Store. He ended up being there for two hours because so many people stopped to talk to him. After that, he knew he wanted to stay. In March of 1996, Dr. Ray White opened Prohealth Community Health Center in Franklin, as a family charity. Healthcare was significantly changing in the 90’s, and White saw a need to help the uninsured and underinsured population of Williamson County. He had no intention of keeping Prohealth this long, but he realized that the not for profit arena was his mission. Because of the median income of Franklin, Prohealth has been unable to receive federal funding. Instead, it is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, which is a health center that meets the definition of Federally Qualified Health Center but does not receive grant funding under the Health Center Program. Dr. White operates out of pocket and with any local help he can get. “My philosophy is take care of the people first and worry about the money later,” White said. “We’re doing better than we deserve. We’re here because we are blessed. “ Prohealth has gone from primary healthcare to adding mental health, dental and an outreach program, where they go to others who will not come in on their own. For example,
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they go to housing authorities, churches and schools. For the schools, they have a well-child program to make sure kids get the care they need. In all of these situations, they do not just do health screening. Actual care is provided. The outreach program is very active. Prohealth has collaborative agreements with Graceworks and some homeless organizations. “Our first effort is on prevention,” White said. “That’s really where our head is.” They try to catch conditions, such as diabetes, obesity and addiction, before they happen. Preventive dentistry is also a focus, which is made possible by Dr. Felix Laurence, a dental medical doctor who came out of retirement to provide dental care at Prohealth. Dr. White’s current hope is to add optometry to the list of services. With all the services, Dr. White says they try to focus on medical conditions and put behavioral therapy in with the medicine. “Their behaviors are what got them to that place to start with,” White said. They are going to start having AA meetings and Suboxone therapy for individuals addicted to pain medication. They will be one of the few facilities that will make that service available to Tenn Care patients. Dr. White says he has seen a lot of changes in Franklin, but the same people have the same problems. He continues to provide care in Williamson County for that very reason. “I could do something else, but I’m having fun,” White said. “It’s a struggle, but at the end of the day, I feel good about what I do. “ Prohealth services are provided to Davidson and Maury County residents, as well. For more information, go to www.phrhs.com.
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FITNESS TRENDS • Mobile, portable classes are the wave of the future, thanks to the rise of beloved celebrity teachers who can’t be everywhere at once. You can set up your iPad for a yoga class with the simulated feeling of individualized attention. Open up your laptop and decide what kind of class you’ll do that day, when it’s convenient for you.
• About 38 percent of the health apps that smartphone users download are fitnessbased and that number is only going to grow. If used correctly, doctors may start recommending them for increased fitness -- that’ll particularly help the baby boomer generation, who are more likely to download a health-related app that has been recommended by their doctor.
growing, if the popularity of such events is any indication.
• Fast food and gluten-free are beginning to coexist. You don’t have to go to a specialty shop for your pastries sans gluten any longer: now giant, national chains like Domino’s Pizza are offering specifically gluten-free fare. They might be the first, but they won’t be the last. • Themed races are invading a park near you. Color Runs, Zombie Runs, Tough Mudders and more are very popular in the amateur race circuit and that will only keep
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HISTORY
WHAT IS YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY WILLIAMSON COUNTY? Historical resources and photos provided by Rick Warwick Before there was a Williamson Medical Center with state of the art equipment and hundreds of physicians, nurses and other medical staff to serve the health needs of Williamson County and beyond, there was a rich history of medical service here in the county. When the Williamson County Hospital opened in 1958, Franklin was served by three medical facilities: the Dan German Hospital, and the Pyle and Johnson Hospitals. In 1938, Dr. Dan German opened his hospital on the corner of 4th Avenue South and Church Street in the former home of Smith and Betty House. Dr. German was joined by his son-in-law, Dr. Tandy Rice, Dr. Harry Guffee and Dr. Russell Ward in the twelve-room hospital. The nursing staff included head nurse Ethel Jackson, Betty McDaniel, Mary Ellen Farmer, Stella Prince, Lottie Haffner, Annebelle Wade, Chris and Ann Davis, Sarah Mosley, Evelyn Carlisle, Lourine Veach, Sue Willie Hughes, Willie B. Hood, Mary Ladd, Marjorie Edgmon, Margaret Church, and Edna Ragan. Throughout the 40’s and 50’s, Dan German was the hospital for Franklin and surrounding Williamson County. One reportedly unique aspect of the Dan German Hospital was that it served both black and white citizens, although there were separate waiting rooms, according to Franklin: Tennessee’s Handsomest Town by James A. Crutchfield and Robert Holladay. When the new hospital facility opened in 1958, Graystone Nursing Home took over operations in the small stone building, providing long-term care until 1997. Dr. Walter Pyle opened the Pyle Clinic on Church Street in 1941 in the old home of Judge Henry Cook. In 1947, Dr. Pyle built a new block building adjoining the former clinic. Drs. Adolphus Bray, Parker Elrod, C.F. Luckey, Vincent DiRenzio and William Encke practiced in the Pyle Hospital. Nurses practicing at the clinic included head nurse Sara Sherrod, Mildred Stanfield, Polly Johnson, Francis Jackson, and Bonnie Green. Dr. C. C. Johnson came to Franklin in 1918 to serve the African American community in Franklin and Williamson County. In 1948, Dr. Johnson opened his ten bed- hospital on the corner of Columbia Avenue and Buford Street. Dr. Johnson claimed to have delivered over 1,500 babies in his hospital from 1948 until 1962. Dr. Johnson’s staff included Mattie B. Burns, Willie Walls, Pauline Webb, Firda McKissick and Mrs. Sheffield Claybrooks. His nephew, Latham Mills served as laboratory technician.
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There is one name in the medical field that most born and raised Williamson Countians know and that is Dr. Harry Guffee. In fact, if they were born here, they may well have been delivered by Dr. Guffee. Dr. Guffee was born in 1913. He attended the Franklin schools and later graduated from Battle Ground Academy. He had always planned to study architectural engineering at Georgia Tech. However, those plans were drastically altered, when his brother, Paul, was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident. Guffee vowed that he would dedicate all his energies toward helping those in need of medical care. Guffee began his college studies at Vanderbilt University in 1930. Determined to make good on his pledge to pursue the field of medicine, Guffee then entered the Vanderbilt Medical School. In 1939, he received his medical degree. The following year of 1940, he returned to Franklin, where he entered into medical practice with Dr. Dan German and Dr. Tandy Rice at the Dan German Hospital. World War II interrupted Guffee’s early medical career, and he was soon off to the war, assigned to a specialty medical unit called the Blackout Express Convoy. This unit made regular trips to assist soldiers wounded at the front line. At Normandy, where thousands of American soldiers were killed storming the beaches, Guffee was with a group of about 100 soldiers who were taken prisoner. Guffee was one of only 32 survivors. After the war, Dr. Guffee once again returned to Franklin, where he resumed his medical practice and for the next thirty years, maintained one of the most successful family medical practices in Williamson County. He is most fondly remembered for the house calls he made to the rural parts of the county, where patients could not be reached by automobile. On these occasions, he would hook his horse trailer to his Jeep. He’d drive as far as he could and then continue on horseback, with his medical bag slung across the saddle. There were times when he would even deliver babies in backwoods cabins — some with dirt floors.
Today Williamson County is blessed with a rich history of fine medical care that has lead to what is now Williamson Medical Center. On January 15, 1958, the two local hospitals closed their doors forever and were replaced by the new Williamson County Hospital, the forerunner to today’s Williamson Medical Center. For several days leading up to the official opening of the new hospital, it had already been a beehive of activity. Three days before it opened, the public was invited out to a special dedication ceremony, which included a tour of the new
facility. Then, on the day before the opening, patients were moved by ambulance from the hospitals that were closing down. And finally, on the night before the official opening, the new operating room was “initiated,” very appropriately, with an emergency appendectomy performed by Dr. Harry Guffee. The Williamson County Hospital was located on Carter’s Creek Pike, in the building, which serves today as the Williamson County Administrative Complex. In its day, it was considered a state-of-the-art medical center. It was a three-story brick building and featured 50 beds, along with the latest in medical equipment. The first floor housed the administrative offices, chapel, emergency room, laboratory, X-ray area, medical staff lounge, kitchen, gift shop, and a wing for patients. The second floor contained a maternity ward and nursery, in addition to rooms for medical and surgical patients. The third floor housed labor and delivery rooms, minor and major operating rooms, and a recovery room.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Imagine more energy, less stress, less pain and overall better health! Welcome to The Wellness Studio! Their mission is to provide high quality and affordable natural healthcare options to the middle Tennessee area. If you are suffering from pain, a chronic illness or you are overwhelmed with stress and traditional therapies have not provided the answers you are looking for, The Wellness Studio is here to help and the services they offer have virtually no side effects. The most common conditions treated are: • adrenal/stress issues • anxiety and depression • allergies • digestive issues like Crohn’s and Irritable Bowel Syndrome • hormone imbalances i.e. hot flashes, menopause & night sweats • pain of all types like low back pain, neck/ shoulder pain, sciatica, migraine headaches and tension headaches They offer a variety of treatment options to fit every budget. Services include both private and community acupuncture treatments, massage, nutritional consulting, as well as infrared sauna, detox footbaths and BioMat sessions. If you are ready to take control of your health please call today and schedule your free 20 minute no obligation consultation and take a tour of the beautiful healing space conveniently located south of Nashville in Cool Springs just minutes from Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill and Green Hills. The Wellness Studio is owned and operated by husband and wife team Kevin and April Bradley. As former owners of Oasis Wellness they helped hundreds of clients improve their health and wellbeing. Kevin is a Nationally
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Certified Licensed Massage Therapist with additional training in Neuromuscular Therapy, which focuses on chronic pain and injury rehab. He has over 750 hours of training with over 1400 hours of hands on experience. He has worked alongside a chiropractor, an acupuncturist and has experience working in a spa. April has over 12 years of experience in the Natural Health field and has worked with thousands of clients as a Certified Nutritional Consultant. Her specialties include digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, stress and anxiety as well as pain relief. Also a Nationally Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist, April completed a challenging 5-year Masters program from one of the best Traditional Chinese Medicine schools in the United States. She has over 3000 hours of training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and was one of the top students in her class.
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A HIDDEN GEM:
RALPH BROWN Williamson County is home to numerous celebrities. It is not unusual to run into country and Christian artists wandering through downtown Franklin. Titans and Predators are always around. And then there are the not so obvious stars. They are the true gems that do not live in the spotlight. Ralph Brown is one of those gems, and I had the honor to meet him recently. His entire life has been and continues to be a very impressive story, especially to a sports enthusiast like me. With a military father, Brown moved around a lot and attended many schools. He was impacted by all of them, but he will tell you that a turning point in his life came in 1947, when he enrolled at Battle Ground Academy. Brown was a two-sport star in football and baseball, but more importantly, he was a success in the classroom. He is one of only two former students to be inducted into the BGA academic and athletic hall of fame. Brown was the recipient of numerous scholarships from the likes of Alabama and
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Auburn but chose to enroll in Wake Forest to play baseball and be close to family. While at Wake Forest, Brown majored in Business Administration and was the president of his junior and senior class. He also lettered all four years in baseball. While he feels all of these accomplishments were great, Brown says his greatest treasure from Wake Forest was his wife Helen. Ralph and Helen were married for 56 years (Mrs. Brown passed away 5 years ago) and had two sons, Mike and Wink. After college, Brown returned to BGA to be the assistant varsity football coach, as well as the junior high football and basketball coach and varsity baseball coach. He also taught Bible History, Business Math and junior high Math. Brown led his junior high teams to three undefeated mid-state football championships and five mid-state basketball championships. He had five district champion baseball teams, as well. His biggest impact came as head football coach from 19591961. He had a record of 27-4-2 (three losses and a tie came in his first four games). He coached three bowl teams, including the 1960 undefeated state championship team, and
won the coach of the year that same season. His 1960 team was the first and only midstate team to win the Clinic Bowl, before the playoff format. The game was played in front of nearly 30,000 fans, which was the second largest single game crowd in Tennessee High School history. After leaving BGA, Brown coached freshman football at Vanderbilt for one year and moved on to become an area scout for the Yankees for 7 years. During his career in sports, he developed quite the roster of friends, including Bobby Bowden and the late Bear Bryant. Brown’s involvement with our community is still strong. He has been and is on several boards of local organizations and is actively associated with Irvin-Dial & Brown Insurance. In 1997, BGA’s new football stadium was named Guffee-Brown Stadium. Ralph Brown is one of the most humble and knowledgeable men I have ever met. He loves sports but is very quick to tell you that his love for sports is second to education and character building. He has spent his adult life teaching boys how to become men, which has greatly impacted our community and beyond.
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YOUR Williamson Summer Release Party Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt Food, friends and live entertainment made for the perfect YOUR Williamson Summer Issue release party at the beautiful Westhaven Golf Club. Andrea Davis and Kristin Larkin performed some lively tunes, as guests mingled and snacked on delicious food from Granite City and Moe’s Barbeque. The event also included amazing giveaways and a putting contest. YOUR Williamson holds a monthly get-together for all to attend. To learn more about our local magazine and find out about upcoming events please visit our Facebook page or online at www.yourwilliamson.com.
Mike Murphy, Johnny Birdsong & Matt Magallanes
Ron Cheatham & Wanda Thompson
Mark & Heather Peters
Nicole Staggs
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Amber & Wyatt Nickle, Rachel Weishaupt
Ryan Veres, Madeline Hurt & Joey Bourcier
Maggie Chipman, Wanda Thompson & Debby Curtiss
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Crockett Park Summer Concert Series Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt With the first official weekend of summer arriving, Brentwood’s Crockett Park hosted another fun Sunday evening in their annual summer concert series at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater. Music from The WannaBeatles echoed across the park lawn, while everyone danced the night away to the vibrant tunes. Guests brought their lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and enjoyed the beautiful sunset, while listening to the Beatles tribute band. The concert also included music from American Idol Season 12 contestant, Rachel Hale. To find out more about the Crockett Park Summer Concert Series, please visit: brentwood-tn.org.
Bryan, Tristen, Chandler & Christina Eaves, Ethan & Ella Miller
Cari Fowler & Jenni, Heath & Roman Adams
Lucy Hart & Faye Mitchell
Melanie Ezell, Ronn & Jill Hollis, Abigail & Chase Ezell
Toby Wilson, Jackson Gregory, Sarah Bryant, Shelby Collins & Adri Morton
Rachel Hale & The WannaBeatles
Sarah Anderson & Brad Gill
Lu Whitworth, Ted Duello & Jane Bulick
Josh, Beth & Bear Brewer
Seth & Elizabeth Maxwell Ava Fowler & Mike Akers
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Michelle Moore Book Signing Story & Photography by K York Friends, co-workers and area business leaders gathered to meet Michelle Moore at the Puffy Muffin in Cool Springs, as she signed her latest book, Selling Simplified: 55 Tips to Jump-start Your Real Estate Business. The crowd enjoyed delicious delights from the Puffy Muffin and the time to meet and greet. Real estate professionals and other guests were eager to gain insight into the strategies Michelle shared to becoming more successful in business. Michelle Moore
Andy Brookover & Susan Heinrich
Teresa White & Sharon Hamilton
Josh, Andrew, David, Myka & Carter Spradlin
Karen Holmes, Carbetta Adams, Alice Sullivan, Janice Yates & Lynn Brake
Charlie Winn, Michelle Moore & Christine Livingston
Blake Prow, Andy Brookover, Michelle Moore, Christine Livingston & Charlie Winn
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A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA
CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY
POLO: THE SPORT OF KINGS A Day for Charity at Chukkers for Charity
Do you know your polo history? Here are a few tidbits about this elegant yet extreme sport. The sport of polo is believed to have emerged from ancient Persia. Historians have traced the origins of polo back over 2,500 years ago. Polo was originally used as a training exercise for the cavalry. The Moguls have been credited with taking the game from Persia to the east. The strategic game resembles military tactics, and while the game has adapted throughout time, the basic concepts remain the same. In the 1850s, British tea planters discovered the game being played by local tribesmen in Manipur, on the Burmese border with India. The oldest club in the world that is still in existence is the Calcutta Club, which was founded in 1862. The first regular match in England was played at Hounslow in 1869 between the 10th Hussars and the 9th Lancers with eight on a side. The 10th Hussars won by three goals to two. John Watson (1856-1908), of the 13th Hussars, formulated the first real rules of the game in India in the 1870s. He later formed the celebrated Freebooters team who won the first Westchester Cup match in 1886. After observing the game in England, New York Herald newspaper owner James Gordon Bennett, Jr., brought back a bunch of mallets and balls in 1876, gathered a railroad car of Texas cow ponies and staged the first polo match indoors, at Dickel’s Riding Academy in New York City. The game moved outdoors that following spring, where it was played at the Jerome Park Racetrack. The United States Polo Association was founded in 1890. Polo continues to be played in over 77 countries with efforts being made by the International Polo Federation (FIP) to return it to the Olympics (played in the Olympics in 1900, 1908, 1920, 1924 and 1936). It is most popular in Argentina, England and the United States, currently making up over half of the world’s players. And did you know Franklin has it’s own Polo Club? We do. Contact them for more info: Franklin Polo Club 3009 Old Hillsboro Rd, (615) 972-1410.
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CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY POLO MATCH AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 The British are coming….the British are coming! And ready for a thrilling day of high-action polo at the 17th annual Chukkers for Charity Polo Match & Car Show! As always, this year’s event includes the ever-popular car show & parade, the cleverly creative cabana decorating competition, petting zoo and stick horse race for the kids, and fine dining, spirits, and entertainment in the Patrons’ Tent. In between taking part in all this action, feel free to shop till you drop at the Chukkers silent auction featuring fine items, jewelry, trips, restaurant gift certificates, original artwork, event tickets, and one-of-kind experiences. So plan to join us on Saturday, September 7…until then, Keep Calm and Ride On. Proceeds benefit the Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!. DECORATE YOUR CABANA! There is one winner in each category. All category winners will receive gifts from our generous sponsors while the Grand Prize will win a complimentary tent located at center field the following year in addition to their gifts. Tailgate Contest categories are: Grand Prize, Most Royal, and Most Original 1:00 pm - Gates open (for tailgaters only) 2:00 pm - Gates open (for patrons) 2:45 pm - Flag Presentation/Opening Ceremony
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Rotary Installation Banquet Story & Photography by K York
Mary Howard, Brian Wilcox, Paul & Jill Holgen
An Evening of Celebration was the theme for the 2013 Noon Franklin Rotary Installation Banquet held at the Old Natchez Country Club. Outgoing President, Lawrence Sullivan, conducted business and honored several members with special recognition for their dedication and service to the Noon Rotary. The late Ed Moody was recognized for his perfect attendance of sixty years, and Victor Andrews, who had family obligations and couldn’t attend in person, was reached by phone to receive the honor of Rotarian of the Year. Pam Stephens represented the McMeen Family in honoring Dr. Joe Willoughby with a $1,000 Paul Harris award in his name. The installation of new officers was conducted by Rotary Assistant District Governor Brian Wilcox with Derby Jones beginning his term, as the club’s new President. Mary Kate Brown, Brian & Lisa Beathard
Eddy & Bill Rosen
Kimberly & Ben Signer
Jim Connell receiving Paul Harris Award Tom & Paula Thomson
Wayne & Michele Evans
Paula & John Ligon
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Franklin Tomorrow Shrimp Boil Story & Photography by Sarah Bailey Franklin Tomorrow held it’s seventh annual Shrimp Boil at the Hughes Mill Commons area at Berry Farms subdivision. The event boasted more than 250 guests. The Volunteer Spirit Awards were given to community volunteers - Patty Bearden, Henry Booker and Alma McLemore. The Youth Initiative Award was bestowed on Jayce Arnette, and the Ned Lea Lifetime Achievement Awards went to the late Dr. Craig Ferrell and the late Ed Moody for their contributions here in Williamson County.
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ARTS & CULTURE A LA CARTE
ANDREA DAVIS
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ART: Diane Stockard At the young age of seven, Diane Stockard sold hand painted Christmas cards to make money for her family, after their house burned down. With no means to purchase paint, Diane made her own from berries, ashes, dirt, shoe polish and anything else she could find to put on paper. The cards were a success and proof that she had an amazing gift. She has been painting ever since.
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Diane and I met through the Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission. Her art has a strong connection with music so we bonded instantly. Her mother was an artist and came from a family of jazz musicians. Diane says she gets her artistic talent from her mom and is inspired by the music. All of her work is sentimental to her. Sometimes she incorporates actual instruments into her paintings. After the Nashville flood in 2010, damaged instruments were donated to Diane so that she could turn them into art. These were definitely sentimental to Diane and many others. “I believe that anyone who buys my art is buying a piece of my heart,” Diane said. Diane has connected with many musicians over the years and given them portraits. She tends to focus on blues singers. Buddy Guy, Johnny Lang and Stacy Mitchart all have portraits from Diane. Her hope is to one day have a gallery display of all the great blues musicians. Of course, she’ll be adding my hometown man, Muddy Waters. Diane’s most meaningful pieces are Glowing Angels. She paints them in honor of her mother who passed away from cancer. Right before her mother died, she asked Diane to open a window for the light to come in. The same thing happened with her grandfather. She believes that they both saw angels. Diane donates profits from the sales of the Glowing Angels to the American Cancer Society. “My art is not just for me,” Diane says, “It’s to give back to honor my mom.” She also does a lot for Autism, the fight against AIDS and the Boys and Girls Club. Diane has put on several art and music shows to give back to the community. “Art has always been a blessing and a way to provide for my family,” Diane said. After spending time with her, there is no doubt that she is truly passionate about her art and what it means to her. She seems to have found healing from the loss of her mother through her talent, and I know her mother looks down from heaven on her with pride. You can find out more about Diane and see her online gallery at www.dstockard.fineartstudioonline.com.
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MUSIC: Tyler Hayes Oliver Wendell Holmes writes, “Most people die with the music still in them.” Holmes’ inspirational words are used as the basis for “The Song Workshop,” therapeutic songwriting created by multiple awardwinning songwriter, Tyler Hayes. Tyler and I met a few years ago and quickly became friends. She’s one of those people that just draws others in. She’s beautiful, funny, extremely talented and most of all authentic. You never question what she’s thinking or feeling, and she will tell you that she “loves big.” All this comes out through her emotional, raw songwriting ability. Tyler has had great success with songs like Bring It On Home To Me recorded by Little Big Town, Right Now (We Need One Another) recorded by BeBe and CeCe Winans along with Vince Gill and Wynonna Judd and her first cut at age 19, If This World recorded by Jaci Velasquez.
A year and a half ago, Tyler significantly limited commercial writing to a handful of artists and turned her focus to creating “The Song Workshop.” Through her own personal struggles, Tyler found that songwriting could be a very healing tool. After working very closely with Miles Adcox, CEO of Onsite (www.onsiteworkshops. com), “The Song Workshop” was developed. During the workshop, Tyler asks participants a series of interpersonal questions to draw out what she believes is their own personal song. “This allows them access to a lot of emotions and to move through emotional blocks,” Tyler said. As answers to the questions are given, she begins writing lyrics from what she hears being discussed and then sings it to the individual or group. “As they talk, I write and sing it back,” Tyler said. “That’s when the experience happens.” Once the song is complete, Tyler records it and gives it to them. She says that from then on, when they play the song, their brain remembers the healing. This summer, Tyler has been making a record of songs co-written with Kyle Rictor that are based on a year of therapeutic songwriting at Onsite. In addition to her work in therapeutic songwriting, Tyler has her own publishing company and has been producing contemporary Christian artist David Richt. David is the son of Mark Richt, head football coach for the Georgia Bulldogs. Tyler is originally from Georgia so she enjoys traveling back there to work with David. It also does not hurt that she loves those Bulldogs. She even co-wrote, Dawg Bite, a song that David sang featuring Colt Ford. It was not received well by critics, but Tyler says that it was fun and just one of those things that she has to laugh at herself about. Bulldogs aside, it is really “The Song Workshop” that Tyler is most passionate about right now. She wants to write and speak more and more about “finding your song.” “I believe within everyone is a song, a song as unique as their fingerprint,” said Tyler. “I want to write that song, your song, to celebrate, to heal and to assure that we do not ‘die with the music still in us’. ” To find out more, please visit her websites: www.thesongworkshop.com and www.tylerhayes.net.
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ANDREA DAVIS
THEATER: TPAC Education’s Sherri Leathers Franklin resident, Sherri Leathers, says her work at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center is a blessing that has enriched her life, as well as the life of her children. However, all who know Sherri and what she does for TPAC, say that she is the blessing and responsible for enriching the lives of many children statewide and beyond. She is able to do this through her role as the director of program services for the education program at TPAC, and she serves on the board of directors of the International Performing Arts for Youth (IPAY), an organization dedicated to advancing stage productions for children. Starting at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, as an intern right out of college, Sherri worked her way to programming for the education program, where she found her home. “In Tennessee, at TPAC, and within IPAY, Sherri’s earned a reputation for her high standards and her ability to recognize performances that are well suited for arts education,” said Roberta Ciuffo West, TPAC’s Executive Vice President for Education and Outreach. “She’s a visionary in that respect. She has a gift for seeing how a performance will connect with a young audience and how it will entertain, uplift, or inspire children at the same time it meets classroom learning goals.” TPAC’s privilege to present to young artists their first art experience is impactful and meaningful to Sherri. She loves the day-to-day work of researching art, meeting companies and working with artists of all kinds, and she especially loves being at TPAC on show day. Sherri’s enthusiasm for this program radiates through her and inspires all who are a part of it. Sherri has brought many incredible opportunities to the education department of TPAC over the years and what has been happening this summer is no exception. The department collaborated with a Montreal theatre company to present the English version of Pinocchio, which will premiere in Nashville on November 4, 2013. Based on Carlo Collodi’s novel, published in Italy in 1883, the play is written and directed by Hugo Bélanger, the artistic director of Théâtre Tout à Trac. Inspired and impressed by the work of TPAC Education during their Nashville run of Alice in Wonderland in 2011, Bélanger made the invitation to collaborate, believing Nashville is the best place to bring Pinocchio to life for English-speaking audiences. A five-person acting work group gave feedback to the theatre on its translation. “It is exceptional and such an honor,” said Sherri, “that everywhere the show plays in English, the TPAC will be credited.” Sherri is excited about the upcoming 2013-2014 season for the education program, which will include A Christmas Carol, put on by Franklin’s Studio Tenn. She plans to continue to bring the best work to the young audiences and do anything she can to impact the artistic community. She feels that it is important to create artistic exchange with artists from other places with a balance of local, national, and international work. When anyone comments on all the work that Sherri Leathers has done with the TPAC and how unbelievable it is, Vice President of Communications and Community Relations, Lori Ward, will tell you, “That’s our Sherri.” To find out more about the education program at the TPAC and the upcoming season, go to www.tpac.org/education.
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Forecastle Story & Photography by Andrea Davis This month my VIP Pass was to Forecastle, a three-day music festival at the Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville. My husband and I were able to make it for two days, and the line up was amazing. The Black Keys, Alabama Shakes, The Joy Formidable, Grace Potter, The Flamming Lips and our favorite, The Avett Brothers were just a few of a very long list on the “music menu.” An unfortunate cancellation by the band Churchill turned into something better with the last minute addition of The Secret Sisters. I was able to meet The Secret Sisters backstage and discuss a future story for YOUR Williamson surrounding the release of their next album. I highly recommend making the short trip to Louisville for next year’s festival. For more pictures and coverage, check out my blog at www.artsandculture.blogspot.com.
ART LIGHT at Cheekwood…………………….Ongoing until Nov. 10 Affectionately Yours at Cheekwood……………Through Aug. 25 Tomato Art Fest in East Nashville…………………………Aug. 10 Art Parties with Olga at “O”Gallery………Aug. 11, 12, 25 & 26 Franklin Jazz Festival featuring WCCAC Art…..Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 *Franklin Art Scene is the First Friday of Every Month - 6-9pm *Nashville Art Crawl is the First Saturday of Every Month - 4-9pm
MUSIC
The Secret Sisters
Alabama Shakes
Robert Plant The Avett Brothers
The Joy Formidable
Old Crow Medicine Show at Fontanel……………………..Aug. 3 Jason Bonham at War Memorial Auditorium…….…………Aug. 3 The Mavericks at Marathon Music Works…………………Aug.6 Victoria Justice at Ryman…………………………………Aug. 14 Jimmy Eat World at Marathon Music Works………………Aug.16 John Isbell at Ryman……………………………………Aug. 17 The Cult at Marathon Music Works………………….……Aug.18 One Republic at Fontanel…………………………………Aug. 18 Judy Collins at The Franklin Theatre……………….……Aug. 21 Tony Joe White at The Franklin Theatre…………….……Aug. 23 Sara Bareilles at Ryman……………………………………Aug. 24 Asleep At The Wheel at The Franklin Theatre……….……Aug. 24
THEATER Les Miserables at Boiler Room Theatre at Liberty Hall.....Aug. 8-10 A Grand Night for Singing at Pull-Tight Theatre.............Aug. 9-31 TPAC Gala Inspired By ”Million Dollar Quartet” TPAC….Aug. 24 Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf at Boiler Room Theatre…Aug. 23-Sept.14 The Hank Legacy: The Songs of Hank Williams FT…Aug. 29-Sept.15 For more information on these events or to submit events for the calendar, please send an email to andrea@yourwilliamson.com. Watch for the new Community Calendar coming soon to www.yourwilliamson.com. August 2013 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 89
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John Bell Hood: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of a Confederate General by Stephen M. Hood Do you remember, as a child, when you first discovered that all the stories you were told and all the books you read regarding Santa were not exactly as they had been represented? Well, according to Stephen (Sam) Hood, you might reach the same conclusion regarding his much maligned ancestor, General John Bell Hood. For generations, General Hood has been blamed for everything from the loss of the “UNCIVIL WAR” – we can find nothing civil about it - to the outbreak of polio. Most books, written about the General or the battles in which he participated, state that Hood solely, due to his temper, drug use or outright idiocy, led his men to devastating results and ultimate defeat. Ten years after the “UNCIVIL WAR,” Hood wrote his memoirs, Advance and Retreat, but died of yellow fever before it was published. Apparently, history was already being rewritten by The Southern Historical Society, which had relocated from New Orleans to Richmond, and whose editors tended to favor those generals from the Great State of Virginia. When Hood’s book was released it was dismissed as lies and conjecture by an egotistical mad man. Hood, of course had no opportunity or advocate to respond to his critics, or prove his case. Fast forward some 50 years to a wave of new books coming out, which number in the scores to date. Most of the authors making their case against Hood, based on earlier books, and in some cases feeling compelled to expound upon and increase the assumptions, apparently based on their own bias, and the fact that it must have just felt good to have someone to blame for this nightmare. Conclusion: According to Sam Hood, if you believe most of what you read and hear, Hood was crazy and Santa lives at the north pole! After reading Sam Hood’s book and hearing him speak at The Franklin Civil War Roundtable, I would say that there are a lot of folks who are going to have to rethink their understanding of what happened in Atlanta, Spring Hill, Franklin and Nashville in 1864, about who is to blame for the “cause having been lost.” Bucking the tradition of simply repeating and increasing what the last author wrote, Sam Hood has written a book based on ten years of careful research, from original sources, official records, orders, correspondence, letters and diary accounts from eye witnesses, almost all of which are public record. Plus a priceless cache of original documents, letters, and correspondence provided by the Hood family. The book is heavily footnoted, with sources provided. From these sources, Sam Hood thoroughly points out the myths vs. the facts. We highly recommend the book to anyone who is a student of the “UNCIVIL WAR,” and is in search of the truth, ……..that is of course, if you dare!
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Studio Tenn Gala “One Night Only” Story by Andrea Davis Photography by Adam Sanner The powerhouse singers of Studio Tenn’s 2012 production of “Smokey Joe’s Café” reunited on stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Friday, July 12th, during the theatre company’s third annual benefit gala. The evening began with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the Bob Parks office breezeway, followed by the performance at the Franklin Theatre. In addition to selections from “Smokey Joe’s Café,” there were performances by Studio Tenn principles Jake Speck and Matt Logan and Broadway’s Eden Espinosa. All proceeds from the event benefited Studio Tenn Theatre Company, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the resident professional theatre company of the Franklin Theatre since the historic venue’s reopening in 2011.
Nan Smith, Nan Gurley, Deen & Matt Logan
Wanda & Bill Henson
Jack Grant, Michael W. Smith & Deb Grant
join us
For A SpectAculAr SeASoN! RodgeRs & HammeRstein’s
A Grand Night For Singing Music by
Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein ii
LyRics by Musical Arrangements by FRED WELLs Orchestration by MicHAEL GibsON and JONATHAN TuNicK cONcEivED by
Walter bobbie
Originally produced by Roundabout Theatre company, New york city, in 1993.
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Jake & Emily Speck
Jake, Abby, Vickie & Bob Speck
Matt & Llew Ann King, Terry Hemmings
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YOUR CHARITABLE SELF
GIRL SCOUTS
THE GOLDEN GIRLS: Receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award by Andrea Davis
In 2002, 17 Grassland Elementary 2nd grade girls began their journey together, as Girl Scout Brownies. Ten years later, four of those remained a troop and finished their journey, all receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Open only to girls in high school, this prestigious award challenges young women to change the world - or at least their corner of it, and be eligible for college scholarships, too. The seven-step project solves a community problem, not only in the short term but also for years into the future. Guiding these four amazing young women along the way was their troop leader, Robin Gilliam. Gilliam says that the girls were always ready to have fun and eager to accomplish their projects. For the award requirements, go to girlscouts. org/program/highest_awards/gold_award.asp. Here are the award winners:
HANNAH GILLIAM High School Attended: Battle Ground Academy College Attending: Clemson University Major: Biomedical Engineering Gold Medal Project: Hannah ran a literacy program during the NHA Summer Camp. She created her own curriculum, and brought disposable cameras for the kids to use. Each child wrote a story about a picture they took. The pictures and stories were published in a book. Hannah held a book signing for the kids to sign their page and sell books to family and the community. Each child also received a copy of the book.
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GREER HARVEY High School Attended: Franklin High School College Attending: University of Tennessee Major: Education Gold Medal Project: Greer held a book drive at Grassland Elementary and collected over 300 books to donate to Fall-Hamilton Elementary, a Nashville inner city school. Greer also raised money to build bookshelves and buy specific books that the teachers wanted. Greer held a luncheon for the teachers and gave them each a bag containing their books.
PARKER MASTERSON High School Attended: Franklin High School College Attending: University of Tennessee Chattanooga Major: Interior Design Gold Medal Project: Parker created an Adoption Library at Fellowship Bible Church. She refurbished a table and a set of chairs to furnish the library and held a book drive at two schools to stock it. She organized the books and set up a check out system. In addition to the library, Parker held an Adoption Awareness Event.
ALEXIS HAWKINS High School Attended: Harpeth Hall College Attending: Furman University Major: Pre-Med and Art Gold Medal Project: Alexis held a Healthy Living Day, where she made a cookbook and a workout book. She also held a luncheon at her church, Bethlehem United Methodist, using the recipes from her cookbook. With the donations from the luncheon and profits from the books, Alexis raised over $400 and bought workout equipment for the church gym.
2013 TPAC Gala Menu Tasting Story & Photography by Adam Sanner The 2013 TPAC Gala Menu Tasting was held at the Brentwood home of Albert and Theresa Menefee in mid-July. This year’s gala theme is “One in a Million,” based on the upcoming show “Million Dollar Quartet.” Appetizers named after each member of the quartet of Elvis Presley, Johhny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, were passed around with cocktails before a seated dinner was served. The Gala is set for August 24th at TPAC. For information tickets, go to www.tpac.org.
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Brent Hyams, Anita Cash & Ted Clayton
Kathleen O’Brien & Charles Stewart
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october 29 – november 3, 2013
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Stephen Houff, Phillipe Chadwick & Nick Maynard George & LeAnne Anderson
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39th Annual Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry Story by Andrea Davis Photography by Adam Sanner Bluegrass music, a free children’s play area, the Garden Emporium and of course, all-you-can-eat farm-raised catfish made up the 39th Annual Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry on July 19th. With almost 3,000 attendees, this is Grassland’s largest community event. A bake sale and silent auction were also included in this event that benefits church missions, including the River of Life youth mission project and Kathy’s Backpacks program, helping school children across our county with much needed fall school supplies and backpacks. For more information about the fish fry and Bethlehem UMC, go to www.bethlehemumc.com.
Dan Klepper & April Jackson Ashlan Panaia, Julia Pent, Savannah Turner, Olivia Justice & Amber Patino
Paula McCord Mike Loring & Ryan Bennett
Matthew & Henry Thigpen
Richard Cash & Denise Andre
Jim, Sean & Carol Smith Tommi Quiaoit, Allie, Lilly & Violet Evans
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Franklin on the 4th Story & Photography by K York
Matt Coles & Amanda Hucheson
Alison, Nick & Randall Zierden
Rain didn’t dampen the patriotic enthusiasm for a 4th of July celebration in downtown Franklin. The Franklin Lion’s Club, Franklin on the 4th, kept people on the street throughout the day for lots of fun, food, kid’s activities and entertainment. The fireworks may have been postponed that evening, but Franklin still had their red, white and blue time! Ava Elliott
Addie Freeman & Maddie Wilson
Wynn Graham, Stacy Wallace, Holly Shelton, John Mason & Tommy Jackson
Bryant Grantham & Nicole Dugan with Murphy
Bo & Breanna Hodges
Dotti & Tom Nelson
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HanaLena band
Nancy Mormelo, Olivia, Barbara & Jarrod Smith
IN THE CLICK
JUST BEING A KID
What DO You Want To Be When YOU Grow Up? We asked this question to children enjoying this month’s events and got some amusing & creative responses! Sadie Williams wants to be a mommy.
Ellison Ball wants to be a fairy “Because I like them.”
Sarah & Megan Hepler are twins who both want to be a teacher Cason Detray (from the cover) wants to be a ninja so he can fight the bad guys.
Samantha Lee wants to be the boss at mommy’s store so she can tell everyone what to do.
Emmitt Foretich wants to race dirt bikes in the X games.
Amber Patino: “I want to try to be a singer, because I love to sing.” Sean Smith wants to be an owl trainer and wants to teach an owl to do a backflip.
Logan Holdaway wants to be a fireman. “I like to put out fires.”
Billie Taylor wants to be an artist “I like to color things.”
Wyatt Taylor wants to be a firefighter. “I want to spray stuff and drive a truck.”
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FACTS & TRIVIA
YOUR WILLIAMSON COUNTY FACTS Your monthly dose of Williamson County facts and trivia!
500+
33,000 Total number of K-12 students that attended a Williamson County public school during 2012-2013 school year.
1799
The year that Williamson County was established from part of Davidson County, and was named for Dr. Hugh Williamson, surgeon general of the North Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War.
The number of physicians that practice at Williamson Medical Center.
37,170
Total number of patients that visited the Emergency Department at Williamson Medical Center in 2012.
1889
The year that Battle Ground Academy was established.
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