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YOUR WILLIAMSON | APRIL 2022 VOLUME XI – ISSUE 109

F E AT U R E S

FASHIONABLE YOU Children’s Easter Fashion

UP THE ROAD Nashville’s Big Back Yard - Part I

FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS Williamson County’s House: Carnton

THE GLASS OF LIFE OVERFLOWING A Tribute to Robert Hicks

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CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE SOCIAL 16 YOUR Williamson March Mixer

12 Letter from the Publisher

25 Hart to Heart Luncheon

14 Social Secretary

30 High Hopes Strings & Stories

44 Bone Vivant

40 Iroquois Steeplechase Kickoff Party

98 Did YOU Know?

60 DFA Mid-Week Mixer 76 Black Tie Affair 80 Women in Business Luncheon 88 BGA Denim & Diamonds 91 Little Sprouts Consignment Sale 94 Nashville Elvis Festival

COMMUNITY BUSINESS 26 It’s YOUR Business Morning Pointe Senior Living 45 YOUR Real Estate with WCAR 46 YOUR Community Partner Pilkerton Realtors Joins Parks Realty & Village Real Estate

28 YOUR Charitable Self 22nd Annual Historic Nolensville Buttercup Festival 59 In YOUR Neighborhood with the Downtown Franklin Association 72 A Southern Gentleman Is... with Johnny Birdsong 84 YOUR Kids Local Summer Camps

77 Scoop YOU in the News

86 YOUR Education with Battle Ground Academy

79 YOUR Best Self Castles & Moats

87 News from the Schools

81 YOUR Business Partner with Williamson, Inc. 82 Ribbon Cuttings with Williamson, Inc. 83 We’re in the Money with Lineage Bank

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92 A Little Something Extra with Emily Woods 95 Arts & Culture The Nashvillians

LIFESTYLE 22 Fashionable YOU with Feltman Brothers 24 YOUR Health & Wellness with Williamson Medical Center 38 Styling YOUR Everyday with Jenny Reimold 64 In YOUR Backyard Top Trees to Plant for Pollinators in Tennessee 66 In YOUR Backyard How to Ace Spring with Southern Living Plant Collection 68 The Lady Entertains Let Them Eat Cake & Drink Tea! 70 Keeping Score with Britton Headden 74 A Spirited Conversation Herbal Infused Liquor 90 Read Between the Lines with Emily Evans 96 Arts & Culture Calendar

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"Home isn't a place, it’s a feeling" The YOUR Williamson Dunk Tank returns to Main Street Festival on April 23rd & 24th on the corner of 3rd Avenue South and the Square!

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Dear Readers,

With this issue every year, it feels like spring has sprung. Or, in the case of most Tennessee Aprils – it is certainly trying to! It’s no secret that the home industry in Williamson County is always and increasingly over the top. Over any number of years and even economic crisis, our community has seen the home building, home selling and home buying markets thrive and exceed most national thresholds of success. Houses, in general, have always been of interest to me - whether they be historic or simply beautiful. I love to know more about many of the houses surrounding us here in Williamson County.

SHELLY AND FRIENDS,HIGH TEA AT CARNTON C. 1987

pass them. Each house speaks to its inhabitants and all who visit there.

When spring does come, I think nearly everyone’s thoughts turn to home. It’s time to spruce up, replant, clean out, clean up and spit-shine everything, especially outdoors. Will we just plant more flowers this year or go all out and do a garden? I know I am always watching my rose and hydrangea bushes as soon as the weather turns warm, and it doesn’t truly feel like the season is here until I see those first buds. Yes, we all suffer thanks to the wonderful Tennessee pollen, but with red eyes and sniffing Perhaps no other home in Williamson County noses, we still welcome their colorful displays with enthralls me as much as Carnton. So, in writing this glee every year. month’s home feature on Carnton, I remembered my own fascination with the house and my personal With spring comes events, and I can think of no history there. We go on to honor community legend better occasion to showcase spring in Williamson Robert Hicks in this issue, who passed away in County than the Main Street Festival. It is a two-day February and left behind a legacy of contributing celebration of art, music and culture set against to the preservation of not only Carnton but our the backdrop of downtown Franklin and spring. entire community – our home. It doesn’t get any better! And, of course, spring means rebirth and our acknowledgment of the We make a home in many different ways and in true Resurrection through our Easter celebrations, many different measures, but wherever we make our also as synonymous with spring as any flower. I home, the home itself represents more than brick see all things new and reborn through the lens of and mortar, three bedrooms or six, a pool or zero Easter morning when the Lord is risen, and he is lot line. In so many ways, a home represents who risen indeed! we are and what we value. When I think of home, I think of the different homes I grew up in, whether Enjoy your spring, your home and garden, a grandparent’s or my family’s. These places, and Williamson County and remember – don’t break our experiences there, define us. The antiques and out that white until Easter morning! NO matter how other collections I have inherited from numerous much you may want to! It just isn’t right. family sources and those of my husband – gathered in the same manner, fill our home now, and each piece speaks to me when I encounter it within my own home’s walls. Photos of loved ones, important Shelly Robertson Birdsong moments and indelible memories etched in our Editor In Chief | Publisher mind’s eye, become current in a moment when we shelly@robertsonmediagroup.com

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APRIL 8 GREAT FUTURES GALA Grand Hyatt Nashville bgcmt.org/gala

This one-of-a-kind Hollywood celebrity fundraiser benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee and showcases Motown legend Smokey Robinson. There will be more than 700 distinguished guests, a live and silent auction filled with incredible items, and unforgettable entertainment.

Prosecco, Beer, and even Seltzers. The event also features live music and delicious food for purchase from area restaurants. Must be 21+ to attend!

APRIL 9 STUDIO TENN ONE NIGHT ONLY The Franklin Theatre studiotenn.com

Studio Tenn’s “One Night Only” annual fundraiser is titled “Broadway’s Big Top.” Circus performers will mingle with guests during the cocktail hour, followed by a show inspired by Big Top musicals. In addition, heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served as guests celebrate the 2022 season and Studio Tenn’s thirteenth anniversary.

Bourbon and Bubbles Fest is a beverage tasting event where attendees can sample Bourbon, Spirits, Wine, and all kinds of Bubbles including Sparkling Wine, 14 | APRIL 2022

One of the area’s largest family-friendly arts and crafts street festivals, this free-tothe-public event attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the Franklin historic district each year. Guests will enjoy local food and drinks, children’s activities, live music, outstanding arts and crafts and much more. YOUR Williamson’s Dunk Tank will also be at the corner of the Square and 3rd Avenue S, with many Williamson County locals in the dunk seat to raise money for the Heritage Foundation!

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Bring your green thumb! This annual fundraiser for Williamson County Master Gardners Association will feature plants grown by Master Gardeners, new and gently used items for your home and garden, vendors, food trucks, baked goods, crafts, and more!

Miriam’s Promise is excited to host IGNITE THE PASSION for their work on April 29th. This unforgettable evening will feature delicious food, both live and silent auctions, live entertainment, and stories of their work in middle Tennessee.

APRIL 30 HEAR MUSIC GALA The Factory at Franklin songsforsound.com

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Bring the whole family and join Next Gen for their Spring Picnic from 12:30-3:00 at the Franklin Grove campus! Hosted by their young professional members, you’ll enjoy food, games, and fellowship on the grounds of this beautiful property.

Join Songs for Sound on April 30th for their annual Hear the Music Gala at The Factory at Franklin.

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Easter is on its way and the little ones are ready with these precious looks from Purple Butterfly Children’s Boutique and The Little Cottage Children’s Shoppe. Your child will look perfect for the Easter Bunny’s arrival — from smocked dresses to twirl skirts and polos to plaid. You can shop these looks online or at the local stores below. Purple Butterfly Children’s Boutique 142 2nd Avenue North | Franklin, TN 37064 615.905.4160 | purplebutterflykids.com The Little Cottage Children’s Shoppe 324 Liberty Pike, Suite 135 | Franklin, TN 37064 615.794.1405 | thelittlecottagechildrensshop.com

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With the arrival of spring comes more temperate weather and important days like Easter. Whether you celebrate the religious significance of the holiday, or just enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends, dressing up for the occasion in lighter and beautifully crafted pieces is just as important for the youngest members! To mark this occasion, Feltman Brothers has a few adorable designs for Easter: For more Easter fashion, visit feltmanbrothers.com

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CELEBRATING THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARDENING

WITH WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER As the days grow longer and warmer, many Williamson Country residents are already planning their next gardening projects. As we head into the spring planting season, three Williamson County physicians weighed in some of gardening’s biggest health payoffs. Overall Wellness Nurturing and caring for plants and simply spending time outdoors can help boost your mood, ease anxiety, and introduce more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet, said Williamson Medical Group’s (WMG) Dr. Paula Dunn, a family medicine physician. “The most frequent complaints I hear from patients are lifestyle-induced,” she said, “and gardening can have a big impact on lifestyle.” If you struggle to sleep, Dunn suggests spending a little more time outdoors. “Most people work all day indoors and have multiple sources of artificial light and stimulation that actually alter our brain chemistry,” she said. “Daily exposure to UV light is critical to our circadian rhythm, and the physical exertion of gardening also helps with sleep.”

Davidson warns that injuries can occur while gardening, but most can usually be treated with ice and rest. “Most gardening injuries occur in the low back,” he said. “That’s because of the repetitive bending and twisting and occasional lifting.” The key to avoiding injury, Davidson said, is planning ahead. “If you’re moving or planting something heavy, ask someone for assistance or use equipment that helps to minimize strain on the lower back,” he said. Davidson also advises building core strength and taking other protective measures, such as wearing a back brace, if needed.

Dunn grew up gardening with her grandparents in southern Louisiana and currently lives on fifteen acres in Maury County/Spring Hill, where she and her family grow vegetables, herbs and flowers. She recognizes the important role fresh fruits and vegetables play in our diets. “Fresh fruit and vegetables that have not sat on a shelf for an extended period are tastier and more nutritious,” she said. “While supplements can be helpful for certain conditions, our bodies generally don’t absorb or utilize nutrients from supplements as efficiently as from food.”

Relieves Stress “Our lives are very hectic,” said Claire Davis, MSN, CFNP, Family Nurse Practitioner in WMG’s Gastroenterology (GI) Practice. “We have to have time to slow down and be present in our bodies,” she said. Davis says she finds stress relief in cultivating figs, something the longtime gardener began after her father passed away four years ago. “My dad had a huge fig tree in his backyard,” she said. “I wanted to move that fig tree but realized I couldn’t, so I learned how to do cuttings.” Davis nurtured the cuttings in pots until they grew large enough to plant in her backyard. “Pretty much any available soil in my backyard now has a fig tree in it.”

Mobility and Strength Dr. Casey Davidson, an orthopaedic surgeon at Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, spent several summers working as a landscaper when he was younger. The job instilled a deep love for gardening and outdoor projects. “My latest project was a raised flowerbed in our backyard,” Davidson said.

Davis said stress can contribute to many symptoms patients may experience, such as nausea or belly pain. “Sometimes, the issue is a functional GI disorder where something in the patient’s life — whether it’s diet, stress, or anxiety—is inducing these conditions.” Gardening, Davis said, can be a good stress reliever because in addition to helping “ground you in your body,” it also offers a physical release.

Gardening creates opportunities for exercise while doing something you enjoy, Davidson said. “Staying physically active improves your overall longevity and mobility while also improving your strength. Plus, it just makes you feel better.”

“Some people get that by going for a run or going to a gym class, but the physical labor involved in gardening helps to release energy,” Davis said. “Gardening also allows you to turn off your brain and have peace in your day.”

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MORNING POINTE SENIOR LIVING CELEBRATES TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Morning Pointe Senior Living, a Tennessee healthcare corporation based in Chattanooga, will mark twenty-five years of service to seniors throughout the calendar year 2022, as the assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care company celebrates its founding in 1997 by healthcare entrepreneurs Greg Vital and Franklin Farrow. What originally began as a healthcare real estate development company quickly transitioned into a mission-centered management company dedicated to changing the lives of aging residents well into their retirement years. Today, Morning Pointe Senior Living serves over 1,700 residents with 1,600 associates providing individualized care for thirty-six (and growing) campuses across the Southeast—all with Vital and Farrow still in the captains’ chairs, charting a path for the next twenty five years and beyond. They remain one of the few entrepreneurs left in the senior living industry who are still involved in the daily operation of the company they founded. “A quarter century ago, Franklin and I cast a vision to bring a better senior living offering to complement skilled care in the Southeast, and as we look back across those years, I believe we have accomplished that vision and more,” stated Greg Vital, president of Morning Pointe. “It has

been an honor to provide compassionate care wrapped in hospitality and socialization to thousands of residents throughout these twenty five wonderful years.” Morning Pointe Senior Living’s thirty-six senior living campuses in five states across the Southeast focus on two niche services: assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care. Innovations like a farm-to-table dining program, in-house physical and occupational therapy program partnerships, along with a patented Meaningful Day™ memory care program for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease have added value to an already thriving business model. This innovation—combined with improvements in healthcare and technology—has helped Morning Pointe associates continue to efficiently serve a growing population of seniors. In 2022, the company will open a new senior living campus in the Knoxville area, and a new Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence in Powell, Tennessee. A new senior living campus is planned for North Georgia in 2023. Independent living as a service is also on the horizon as more and more seniors enter retirement looking for no-hassle living.

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Greg Vital and Franklin Farrow, associates at a previous company, both decided to leave their prior roles to launch a new venture in 1997. Independent Healthcare Properties (IHP) was created out of a vision to bring a new line of business focused on a more engaging and active senior living to skilled care partners. “IHP was born as a commitment to providing a new opportunity of care and living for seniors,” says Vital. “We felt that this newer business concept focused on compassionate care while still allowing an independent lifestyle was the vision that our skilled care partners needed. A plan was laid out and methodically implemented that brought us to where we are today.”

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Along with their early growth came change; markets changed and so did the direction of the company. In 2000, Vital and Farrow decided to become operators in addition to the real estate investment—not just building communities but building Morning Pointe into a full-service senior living company. The acquisition of what would become Morning Pointe of Calhoun (Georgia) gave Vital and Farrow the first senior community both owned and operated by Morning Pointe. Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, Tennessee, later became the duo’s first project built from the ground-up. “We refined our business plan and moved forward at that point, realizing that we could be both focused on development of quality healthcare facilities and communities, and at the same time operate them with the focus and passion we both shared and always had,” explains Vital. The true spirit and passion of all who are part of the Morning Pointe Senior Living family have kept it only looking forward, with more locations, more partnerships, and now a Foundation with connections to a dozen community colleges and universities – a core mission to do more and be more for seniors, caregivers and the workforce. “The Morning Pointe Foundation was spawned out of a need to develop the pipeline of future caregivers in our industry,” said Vital. “So, in 2014, we began a partnership with Chattanooga-area community colleges to fund scholarships for geriatric nursing students. Additionally, we began raising funds for caregiver support programs as a resource for those who are providing care to an aging loved one. This partnership

has grown exponentially ever since, and today we are proud to partner with twelve community colleges and universities across the Southeast funding annual scholarships for over sixty-five nursing students to date.” “It’s been a great run,” said Vital. “Here’s to twenty-five more years of serving the greatest generation and providing a wonderful career to many healthcare associates.” Morning Pointe invites the greater public into its yearlong anniversary celebration through a special campaign called ‘25,000 Touches.’ Through service to seniors and in the spirit of volunteerism and giving back, Morning Pointe has a goal to “touch” 25,000 community partners and volunteers throughout 2022. To get involved in the many different life-enriching activities happening across its footprint, contact a local Morning Pointe or call 877-776-4683.

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IS IN FULL BLOOM 22ND ANNUAL HISTORIC NOLENSVILLE BUTTERCUP FESTIVAL Spring is in the air, and the annual Buttercup Festival is back for its twenty-second year! This free one-day event that attracts thousands will return on April 10th from 12pm to 6pm in the downtown Historic District of Nolensville. The Buttercup Festival committee chair Debbie Suttmiller said, “we’re excited to again present, for the twenty-second year, this wonderful free festival that the whole family can enjoy.” All the proceeds from the festival are donated to local charities and also supports their scholarship awards. In addition to the one-of-a-kind shops of the Historic District that will offer sales throughout the day, the festival will have over one hundred artisan vendors lined up throughout the downtown Historic District. There will be food trucks with unique offerings and festival food ranging from BBQ, burgers and hot dogs,

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and homemade ice cream. Southern Hospitality Diner will also be open and serve food throughout the day. Live musical entertainment will take place behind the Homeplace Bed & Breakfast, where local musicians will perform throughout the day. The “Miss Buttercup” and “Little Miss Buttercup” Pageants will take place at 1pm behind the Homeplace Bed & Breakfast. Before the pageants begin, two lucky high school seniors will be announced as the latest recipients of the Evelyn Bennett Buttercup Scholarship and presentation of donations to local charities. The festival is for everyone! There is face painting, “Sam the Balloon Man”, Crossroads horseback riding lessons, and Dreams do Come True Princess Parties for the children. This event would not be possible without the local downtown merchants of Nolensville who will run sales and specials during the day: The Painted D r a g o n f l y ,T h e Peacock Lane, The Feed Mill-Amish Goods, The Village Antiques, The Diva Shoppe Boutique, Nolensville Toy Shop, Nellamoon, Nolensville Auto Care, Homeplace Bed and Breakfast, Southern Hospitality Diner. Visit the Nolensville Buttercup Festival Facebook page to learn more about this event.

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BY EMMA CHENNAULT

Nashville’s Big Back Yard (NBBY) is a region anchored by 100 miles of the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway that connects communities with populations under 5,000 — from Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, down to The Shoals of Northwest, Alabama. NBBY is bookended by two world-famous music cities – Nashville and Muscle Shoals. Natchez Trace Parkway, a drive through 10,000 years of history, is maintained by the National Park Service and designated an “All American Road.” Central to Nashville’s Big Back Yard are many popular tourist attractions, including Fame Recording Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, 34 | APRIL 2022

Amber Falls, Keg Springs Winery, Natchez Hills Vineyard and Winery, and the historic Commodore Hotel, just to name a few. Scenic beauty, history and outdoor recreation draw tourists to the region for hiking, biking, motorcycling, kayaking, camping, fishing and more. Music is one of the tourism linchpins of the region. Nashville’s Big Back Yard was kind enough to send Christian Headden and me on a weekend getaway to explore Waynesboro, Clifton, Linden, Centerville and Hohenwald. On this two-day trip, we got to explore these cities and come to a better understanding of what makes them unique in their own ways. We met fabulous people, ate great food and explored the businesses that made us want to keep coming back.

DAY ONE Day one started with an hour and a half drive to Waynesboro to visit the Tennessee Fitness Spa and the Natural Bridge. The Natural Bridge, located on the grounds at the Tennessee Fitness Spa, is the only known double-span natural bridge formation in the world. It is a purely natural formation created by a nearby fresh-water spring. Many Native American tribes walked the trails around the Natural Bridge. Over two hundred years ago, the Natural Bridge was used as a hideout by Natchez Trace outlaws, including “The Bloody Harpers” and the Mason and Murrell Gang. Davy Crockett also gave one of his first political speeches atop Pulpit Rock, overlooking the Natural Bridge. Our next stop was in Clifton to have lunch and visit local spots. Founded in 1840, the city of Clifton is nestled on the Horseshoe Riverbend with a history rich in Tennessee Americana. We met up with a Clifton local, Wendy, at the Clifton Marina to have lunch and learn more about the town. The Clifton Marina is a full-service restaurant, marina and RV park where guests can feed turtles right off the dock. The Tennessee River is extremely popular with fishermen and has more than two hundred fish species, including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and blue catfish. After lunch, Wendy took us to the T.S. Stribling House to see where Pulitzer Prize Winner T.S. Stribling lived. Stribling was the first Tennessean to win a Pulitzer Prize in literature for his 1933 novel, The Store. The house was donated to the city in 1946 and contains the author’s personal papers and possessions, including the books he wrote about political issues of his time. Before we headed to our next town, Wendy introduced us to Jeff Letson, the owner of Hitman Smoked Products. Jeff generously gave us a tour of his smokehouse, where he smokes all of his products. The Hitman team makes bacon like their great-grandfathers, rubbed with Kosher salt, brown sugar and a whole lotta love. Then, they

pump up the bacon with flavors instead of water, so their products cook a little lower and slower. Hitman’s products are sold online (hitmansmokedproducts. com) and are even sold at Cool Springs Wine & Spirits! We had the opportunity to try some of his bacon, and let me tell you, this is some of the best bacon we have ever eaten. Next, we traveled to Linden, Tennessee, to hike Lady’s Bluff and stay at the Commodore Hotel. The 2.7-mile Lady’s Bluff Loop Trail, a designated National Recreational Trail, leads visitors to the top of a majestic limestone bluff offering far-reaching views across the Tennessee River. The moderately strenuous trail climbs through a mixed hardwood forest with intermittent limestone rock outcroppings. The trail winds through varied ecosystems including, the Lick Creek embayment, limestone glades and outcroppings, natural sinks and intermittent spring-fed watercourses. We were accompanied on this hike by Michael and Kathy Dumont, who gave us a brief overview of Linden and its history. The Dumonts, who are Rhode Island natives, moved to Linden with the hope of purchasing land. They not only found their land but also found so much more in this town. They bought the Commodore Hotel & Café in 2007 and made it a town staple. The Commodore, named one of “Six Great Places to Stay in Tennessee,” is the perfect getaway for relaxation and rejuvenation. It is a boutique hotel, translated to “intimate, charming and just right for guests to receive individual attention and superb Southern hospitality.” We ended day one by having a light dinner at the hotel’s speakeasy. In the tradition of gathering places during the prohibition era, The Speakeasy Lounge at the Commodore Hotel has become a place where guests and locals mingle. This modern-day speakeasy captures the ambiance of a bygone era with its serious cocktails, dim lighting and historic appeal. YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 35

DAY TWO The second day of our trip started with breakfast at the hotel, and then we were off to Centerville, Tennessee. Centerville is a fantastic town with a unique history and deep county music roots. We started our day with coffee from The Local Place, which rivals many places in Williamson County. With its modern yet historic ambiance and a wide variety of options, The Local Place is a must-do on a trip to Centerville. After our quick coffee stop, we walked over to the Grinders Switch Museum to learn more about Hickman County’s history. The Grinders Switch Museum (located inside the Chamber) houses memorabilia from Minnie Pearl, Del Reeves, Blake Shelton, Beth Slater-Whitson, Paul Warren, Howdy Forrester, Dicky Wells, Mike

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Smithson and more. They also have a radio station inside where the Grinders Switch Hour originates. It is the third longest-running live country music variety show in the United States, only available on Saturday mornings. We were then given a tour of the town square, where we met many shop owners and discovered more about Centerville’s unique past. The final stop of our trip was the Elephant Sanctuary Discovery Center in Hohenwald. The Elephant Discovery Center welcomes families to visit, explore and learn about the mission and work that they accomplish. This was one of Christian and I’s favorite stops that we made. Although we did not get to visit the actual

elephant sanctuary, we got to learn about the sanctuary in a way that made us feel like we were not missing out on anything. Their overarching goal of making their elephants feel like they are genuinely retired is something that we found incredibly admirable. I cannot put into words how much fun this trip was. Christian and I traveled to many places that we had never been to before and met some of the nicest people. This trip was only one part of Nashville’s Big Backyard, and we will be covering the other cities in upcoming issues. I encourage all of our readers to get out and explore Nashville’s Big Backyard.

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I am sharing creative and easy ways to style an Easter table with unique finds from HomeGoods. If you are struggling with spring décor, follow my easy steps to bring to life a garden-inspired table this season! Then, recreate this look with HomeGoods in-store or online. Gardener’s Delight: I always go to HomeGoods or browse HomeGoods.com to inspire my decorating themes. The theme for my Easter tablescape is Gardeninspired based on a white quilted table runner with an orange and green carrot print. It’s perfect for an Easter table when complemented with festive accents while also being versatile for Spring. Think Outside of the Box: Get creative and crafty with your centerpieces by turning a $20 copper watering can from HomeGoods into a unique and festive vase! Add 38 | APRIL 2022

fresh flowers for a seasonal and eye-catching statement piece and place along at varying heights in the center of your table. Triple the Texture: Instead of arranging a table runner down the center of a table, add visual appeal and texture by arranging multiple table runners horizontally across the table. I used THREE quilted, carrot-printed table runners across the width of my table, which serves as a foundation for a festive spring tablescape without using a traditional tablecloth, but they are also placemats for each seat.

FIVE for your FEAST! Level up your place setting by following a five-piece place setting process that can be created under $25 with items from HomeGoods. Start with a grass cloth charger on top of the table runner, then add a vintage-inspired hobnail dinner plate coordinated with a matching ceramic salad plate and finish it off with a seasonal green cabbage appetizer plate. For an extra special fifth touch, top with a homemade dessert or thematic accent. Keep it Cohesive: Complete your place settings with two different colored drinking glasses to keep your color theme cohesive. I always find various unique glassware options at HomeGoods for under $15, ranging from tumblers to wine glasses or goblets. Hop into the Season: Incorporate spring’s most anticipated visitor into your tablescape! Sprinkle various sizes of ceramic bunnies throughout the center of your table and face them in different directions so they can welcome guests from every angle. I found these festive white ceramic bunnies at HomeGoods for only $12. You can also stick decorative accents inside lanterns instead of candles like I did with bundles of fabric stuffed carrots to add to the theme of the table. Tidy up with Plaids, Poppies & Burlap! Prepare a place setting with a floral or garden themed cloth napkin and bundle it with a bunny! Modern, wooden rabbit ear napkin rings are an easy and affordable way to polish off a place setting for under $10 from HomeGoods. Bring the Easter garden theme even further with a set of $8 carrot-shaped burlap utensil bags from HomeGoods that serve as a creative way to set up your silverware. Everyday Easter Baskets: Extend the life of Easter baskets by opting for decorative and affordable storage baskets from HomeGoods that can be utilized throughout the year, like globally-inspired woven containers, children’s canvas laundry hampers or cloth baskets with handles. All are functional options that can be used as bathroom storage for a teenager or a home for plush Easter animals in a bedroom. You can even include your furry friends on Easter morning by creating a basket filled with thematic toys, pet shampoos and festive pet sweaters.

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Spring Market Review WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS As we head into spring, Williamson County remains a trendsetter in the national market and the numbers continue to amaze us. Williamson County continues to outperform the national market, with inventory levels being a driving force. Days on the Market for February 2022 came in at an average of fourteen days compared to twenty three last year. Homes continue to fly off the market and FAST. The median sales price remains crucial in evaluating the Williamson County market, and once again, we are outperforming national averages. The median sales price for February 2022 was $837,500 in Williamson County. For reference, February 2021 came in at $600,000, so we are seeing a considerable increase from last year. Median sales prices

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Pilkerton Realtors®, a Nashville-based fullservice residential real estate brokerage, has merged with Parks Realty and Village Real Estate creating the largest residential real estate firm in the state with more than 1,400 agents and $6.5 billion in annual sales volume. The firm’s combined market share in Middle Tennessee equals 15%, nearly twice as much as the next competitor in the market. Locally owned and operated for more than fifty years, Pilkerton is home to 180 real estate agents whose 2021 production totaled more than $900 million in sales volume. The Pilkerton brand will remain intact, and the company’s managing brokers and staff will continue serving in their current roles supporting its agents and clients throughout Middle Tennessee. “We’re joining Village and Parks to collaborate and share resources, tools and locations,” said Jim Terrell, continuing as Pilkerton Managing Partner. “Partnering with a local group who I’ve known for many years allows our vision for Pilkerton to continue.” Parks and Village merged in January 2021, and both companies realized their strongest production years in history, reaching $5.4 billion in sales volume and completing 11,750 transactions. The new partnership will enable the local firm to further invest in best-in-class staff, tools, training, and processes to add value for clients and help agents thrive. “We are thrilled to partner with Pilkerton to continue growing and serving agents who are

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focused on the Middle Tennessee market,” said Chief Executive Officer Hunter Connelly. “Pilkerton, Parks and Village share a culture and core values that are attractive to the best real estate agents in our community. We are excited to work together with Jim and his team to continue improving our services to our agents and their clients.” Over the past three years, the company has grown substantially, as recently positioned in the Nashville Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, and now ranks in the top 25 brokerages nationally. Earlier this month, Lakeside REALTORS® joined Parks to bolster its Hendersonville and Sumner County presence. Parks Lakeside was formerly a Coldwell Banker franchise with over 70 real estate agents and staff. PILKERTON REALTORS® Founded in 1969, Pilkerton Realtors® is one of Nashville’s most experienced and respected real estate brokerage firms with agents across four office locations – InTown, Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin. Pilkerton focuses on residential real estate brokerage, specializing in emerging, established, and luxury neighborhoods in Middle Tennessee. Throughout its 50year history, Pilkerton has always remained committed to a single mission: tirelessly working to maximize the outcome of its clients’ real estate investments, in a diligent, honest and conscientious manner. Everyone in the company cares deeply about preserving and promoting its culture of integrity and dedication, as originally established by Founder J. Fred Pilkerton and his

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Growing up in Williamson County and as a lover of all things southern history, I viewed Carnton as representing all the ideals of history I was fascinated by. And it was right in my backyard! When I was in middle school, a friend and I decided we wanted to spend our summer at Carnton. One might say, that sounds nice, but not happening. Luckily during this time, before the Battle of Franklin Trust, before The Widow of the South, and before Franklin truly hit the map when it comes to Civil War significance; Carnton was, albeit a historically significant and beautiful pre-civil war structure and property, by no means, the fully restored site seen today.

My friend and I were able to march our spunky, history buff selves right into the office (at that time located inside the house where the actual dining room is), and announced that we would do anything if we could come and just BE there. We must have said something impressive because before I knew it, we were making the trek a few days a week to the house where we provided some mediocre, I am sure, cleaning services and greeting of tour-goers. Before the summer was out, thanks to the tutelage of the ladies onsite and in charge: The venerable Ms. Bernice Seiberling and Ms. Connie Clark, Sr.; we learned and began giving tours as part of our experience. Can you imagine? Thus began my love affair with Carnton.

Our days were spent exploring the house and the property and learning more about our community’s history than we could have gleaned from a book. When archivists and historians visited and the archeologists who came for an entire summer to research and

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dig, we were there, inspecting every artifact as it was being uncovered. I can’t imagine more significant times in my childhood. And the gift of Carnton in my life, continued for years as we got to volunteer and dress (complete with hoopskirt and gown) for the former annual Christmas High Tea, special tours and events and, of course, the great Battle of Franklin 125th Anniversary re-enactment that took over the town in 1989. Hard to imagine our bustling and now very urban community, once saw a full battlefield scene recreated on sites we now see covered in condos, golf courses and churches. There were encampments and “soldiers” on the grounds at Carnton all during this exciting time and, as I recall, even a ball.

In time, as I moved on to college and away from Franklin for a few years, it seemed like Carnton suddenly was on the fast track to greatness, from semi-obscurity, as more historians and preservationists realized its true significance and value to our historical story here in Franklin, and the Civil War in general. The story of Carnton’s great mistress, Carrie McGavock, and the creation of the Confederate Cemetery on the property, immortalized by the international bestseller by Robert Hicks – The Widow of the South; the story of generals laying on the back veranda after the battle; yes, even a few famous ghost stories; all the new historical evidence of what took place during the short but hellish and interminable hours of the battle here in our town, and Carnton’s role in the aftermath; all finally gave new life to this once-quiet place. Carnton is, in many ways, such a different place than it was when a wide-eyed girl came to stay for a bit. But no less a place remembered

whenever you visit, or whenever you see it as you come up the drive - majestic, grand and full of so much life and history. Carnton’s history began when it was built in 1826 by the former Nashville mayor Randal McGavock (1768-1843). The McGavock’s were power players in the early years of Tennessee statehood, and throughout the nineteenth century, it was frequently visited by those shaping both Tennessee and American history. These guests of import included President Andrew Jackson. As a result, Carnton grew to become one of the premier farms in Williamson County. Randal McGavock’s son, John (1815-1893) inherited the farm upon his father’s death. John McGavock married Carrie Elizabeth Winder (1829-1905) in December 1848 and they had five children, three of whom died at young ages - Martha (1849-1862); Mary Elizabeth (1851-1858); and John Randal (1854). The surviving children were Winder (1857-1907) and Hattie (1855-1932). From a purely structural standpoint, some of the more interesting aspects of the house itself, come from extensive research and restoration in recent decades, to restore the home to its original glory. And to showcase it as it would have been on the day that it became fully ensconced in history. All of the paint colors you see in the house are based upon a historic paint analysis, so what you see now is what they had on the walls in 1864. Beautifully ornate, deep and rich colors, fill the rooms and showcase a collection of antiques

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One of the many architectural features of note, are the closets in the home. Most homes of the day did without built-in closets, but at Carnton, all of the bedrooms have two small, shallow closets, one on each side of the fireplaces found in every room. Original wallpaper fragments are visible on the third floor, and these scraps were used to make reproductions you see in the house today. Again, bright colors and patterns that offset the home’s contents beautifully, including 19th century furniture and fixtures and original McGavock family items, all set out and in place to tell the family’s poignant story. The affluent but normally bucolic existence on the farm outside of town, must have been lived quite benignly until the Civil War took hold of the south and all of its inhabitants. Then, beginning at 4 p.m. on November 30, 1864, everything the McGavock family ever knew was forever changed. The Confederate Army of Tennessee furiously assaulted the Federal army entrenched along the southern edge of Franklin. The resulting battle, believed to be the bloodiest hours of the Civil War, involved a massive frontal assault larger than Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. The majority of the combat occurred in the dark and at close quarters. The Battle of Franklin lasted barely five hours and led to some 9,500 soldiers 54 | APRIL 2022

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both original to the home and returned, thankfully, over years of meticulous re-collecting and donations. Family portraits line the walls, and their regal countenance keeps watch over their house, each face sharing a story of residence within those walls.

being killed, wounded, captured, or counted as missing. Nearly 7,000 of that number were Confederate troops. Carnton served as the largest field hospital in the area for hundreds of wounded and dying Confederate soldiers. A staff officer wrote that “the wounded, in hundreds, were brought to the house during the battle, and all the night after. And when the noble old house could hold no more, the yard was appropriated until the wounded and dead filled that.” On the morning of December 1, 1864, the bodies of four Confederate generals killed during the fighting, Patrick R. Cleburne, Hiram B. Granbury, John Adams, and Otho F. Strahl, lay on Carnton’s back porch. The floors of the restored house are still stained with the blood of the men who were treated here. In early 1866, John and Carrie McGavock designated two acres of land adjacent to their family cemetery as a final burial place for nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers killed during the Battle of Franklin. The exhumation of the bodies from the battlefield began in April 1866. A team of men were hired to remove the dead from the battlefield and rebury them in the cemetery we see today. It is one of the largest privately-owned Confederate cemeteries in the country, with 1,481 men buried there who died at the Battle of Franklin, and then several more men were added over the years. The cemetery is owned by a separate entity: The McGavock Confederate Cemetery Corporation, founded in 1911. The first stone marker was installed in the cemetery and dedicated on July 4, 1866.

The McGavock family-owned Carnton until 1911, when Susie Lee McGavock, widow of Winder McGavock, sold it. In 1973 Carnton was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1977 the house and ten acres were donated to the Carnton Association, Inc. by Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Sugg. The house had suffered from years of neglect and disrepair by that time. Since then, the Association has been vital in restoring and maintaining the site through tours, gift shop sales, membership, special events, and generous donations. Carnton the house, the grounds and cemetery and the battlefield park are all available for anyone to enjoy and capture their own bit of Williamson County history. Stand on the back veranda and close your eyes, imagining an unusually warm autumn day and all that happened next. Walk the grounds and hear the voices of all those who lost their lives and spent their final moments in the embrace of Carnton. See a nursery set for the innocence of childhood, flanked by blood-stained floors and a surgeon’s table by the window. Williamson County’s house encapsulates the history of our community in ways no other site can and yet is but a piece of the overall story of our community’s place in American history. Visitors can tour the house and restored gardens, cemetery and battlefield park and participate in tours that combine additional significant sites in our area. So, whether a tourist visitor coming to hear the story of Franklin or a local who has never explored our community’s history - Plan your tour today.

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A Tribute to Robert Hicks

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The Glass of Life Overflowing A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT HICKS BY SHELLY ROBERTSON BIRDSONG

“Robert Hicks — renowned historic preservationist, art collector, music publisher, world-class raconteur and author of three novels, two of them national best-sellers — died Friday at his home near Franklin.” With those words from his obituary, a life had come to an end, and a light went out in our corner of the world. But an indelible legacy lives on in the history of Franklin and Williamson County. Upon hearing of Robert’s death, I was struck by the fact that I had just seen him. Out and about, doing Robert things, I assumed. I suppose we all have that moment of shock when we hear about someone who has died unexpectedly in our minds, especially when they are larger than life. I knew Robert Hicks but would never presume to label me as a friend, although after these last few weeks of reading and hearing the many tributes to him, perhaps I am wrong. I would be honored if so. I considered him an icon of our local community history and much more than local, as his reach and legacy went far beyond this county. As a

history lover, I admired and respected him and his contributions to all I hold dear about our town. Also, as a writer, I saw him as someone to emulate. I could never do his tribute justice; however, I have pulled from those who knew him well and found that beyond the accolades and the many, many, many contributions – perhaps the things he would have found quiet joy from more than anything – would have more likely been the feel of his precious companion Grace and previously, Jake, the world’s greatest dog (who went with him everywhere); the taste of delicious pimento cheese or even the exhilaration of an excellent seersucker suit.

The Books THE WIDOW OF THE SOUTH

2006 Tennessee, 1864. On a late autumn day, near a little town called Franklin, 10,000 men will soon lie dead or dying in a battle that will change many lives forever. None will be more changed than Carrie McGavock, who finds her home taken over by the Confederate army and turned into a field hospital. Taking charge, she finds the courage to face the horrors around her and, in doing so, finds a cause. In this extraordinary debut novel based on a true story, Robert Hicks has written an epic novel of love and heroism set against the madness of the American Civil War. 56 | APRIL 2022

A SEPARATE COUNTRY

2009 Set in New Orleans in the years after the Civil War, A Separate Country is based on the incredible life of John Bell Hood, arguably one of the most controversial generals of the Confederate Army – and one of its most tragic figures. A Separate Country is the heartrending story of a decent and good man who struggled with his inability to admit his failures – and the story of those who taught him to love, and to be loved, and transformed him.

THE ORPHAN MOTHER

2017 An epic account of one remarkable woman’s quest for justice. In the years following the Civil War, Mariah Reddick, former slave to Carrie McGavock – the “Widow of the South”– has quietly built a new life for herself as a midwife to the women of Franklin, Tennessee. But when her ambitious, politically minded grown son, Theopolis, is murdered, Mariah – no stranger to loss – finds her world once more breaking apart. How could this happen? Who wanted him dead? Mariah’s journey to uncover the truth leads her to unexpected people.

Robert came to Tennessee in his early twenties from what he referred to as a small southern town, otherwise known as Palm Beach, Florida. He eventually worked in music publishing and with country music artists such as George Ducas, John Hiatt, Amy Grant and Vince Gill. Later, he partnered with B.B. King on the musician’s nationwide chain of blues clubs — for which he earned the title “Curator of Vibe” from the legendary bluesman. Whether he was a “curator of vibe,” a “whiskey preservationist,” or a “national treasure,” all of which appear on his business card, he was someone no one forgot upon meeting, and for whom life was a gift he treasured and measured by the beautiful life well lived. His was filled with exemplary moments, tremendous personal success and profoundly significant successes in the things he championed for this community. His was a life of merit few men see, but he was not one to boast, only pass on his seemingly unlimited knowledge, wit, wisdom and gift of storytelling to anyone lucky enough to be his audience. “He lived his life filled with gratitude…certainly over the last few years of his life,” Mindy Tate, a good friend, said upon his passing. “We’re just sad, and we’re going to miss him. But we want to live our lives in gratitude for his friendship and exemplify his life.” Whether you knew Robert or not, his legacy can be seen all around us here in Williamson County. To enumerate a list of his contributions would be more pages than this piece would allow. But just to name a few: Carnton: This historic house changed his life. Robert became fascinated with the 1864 Battle of Franklin — a desperate Confederate last stand at which some two thousand men died in a single afternoon — and with a dilapidated mansion that had served as a field hospital near the center of the fighting. In the battle’s aftermath, Carnton’s front garden became a burial ground where the graves of 1,481 Confederate dead were tended for decades by the plantation’s mistress, Carrie McGavock.

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To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin, in 2014, Hicks released the first small batch of his bourbon whiskey, Battlefield Bourbon. Each of the 1,864 bottles is numbered and signed by Hicks. He said his decision to release Battlefield Bourbon, “My decision to only produce 1,864 bottles of Battlefield Bourbon this year makes it pretty much the smallest batch of small-batch bourbon anywhere. Yet, it only seemed right as I promised myself that whatever I produced would be really good and really rare. Besides, as I am signing and numbering every bottle, I figured that I needed to protect the old signing hand, and 1,864 bottles seemed like enough. Of course, 1864 is the year of the Battle of Franklin, which this sesquicentennial commemoration is all about. Hicks spearheaded the house’s restoration, and soon it was said of his service to this work that he was “the driving force in the restoration and preservation of Historic Carnton Plantation.” Franklin’s Charge: “Our greatest legacy to this community will be that everyone will forget we did this and that what they will remember is what happened when those boys, men, came here on November 30, 1864. That’s hopefully what we are laying the foundation for. That someday there will be a seamless piece of land that tells that story,” said Robert as Co-founder and President of the battlefield reclamation effort known as Franklin’s Charge. He led the “charge” to secure and preserve both battlefields and other historic open space in Williamson County. Franklin’s Charge took on the massive mission of saving what remains of the eastern flank of the battlefield at Franklin – the largest remaining undeveloped fragment of the battlefield – and turning it into a public battlefield park. The American Battlefield Protection Program has called this endeavor “the largest battlefield reclamation in North American history.” By the end of 2005, Franklin’s Charge had already raised over 5 million dollars toward this goal, surpassing anything ever done within any other community in America to preserve battlefield open space. As Jim Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Preservation Trust, has said, “There is no ‘close second’ in any community in America to what Robert Hicks and Franklin’s Charge has done in Franklin.” YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 57

Robert’s “Famous” Pimento Cheese Recipe The Books: National celebrity came when Robert turned to writing fiction. His first novel, set in Franklin at none other than his beloved Carnton, was the New York Times Bestseller, The Widow of the South. His success had similar repercussions for Franklin: The town boomed as a destination for heritage tourists and now draws more than 125,000 such visitors every year, more than 50,000 of whom visit Carnton. He followed with A Separate Country and The Orphan Mother. “The Battle of Franklin,” Robert often said, “was where the Old South died.” The phrase summed up both his romantic fascination with the region and his acknowledgment of its history’s darker shadows. Robert’s essays on regional history, southern material culture, furniture and music have appeared in numerous publications over the years. He wrote op-eds for The New York Times on contemporary politics in the South. He was also a regular contributor to Garden & Gun. His friendships and his impact on individuals far and near were no more evident than as he was laid to rest in the shadow of his muse, Carnton. “Among his gifts, Robert was a great collector of people,” wrote one friend on Facebook shortly after his passing. Even as he battled cancer over the past four years, other friends said, Robert’s outstanding characteristic was his enduring sense of gratitude. “The glass of life is overflowing,” he wrote just a few days before death.

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Those wishing to honor Robert’s commitment to Franklin and battlefield reclamation may designate memorials to Franklin’s Charge and visit for more information at franklinscharge.org or the Battle of Franklin Trust at boft.org.

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Robert had posted this on his Facebook page, as it had been evidently requested by so many who had become acquainted with it. As enthusiastic as he was for history, he also was an aficionado of pimento cheese, Miss Daisy’s poppy seed chicken and chicken pot pie, so I am told, just to name a few. As with anything penned by Robert, the recipe is filled with anecdotal additional information to add to the “story” of the best pimento cheese! INGREDIENTS

1 lb. finely grated cheddar cheese (Don’t buy it already grated, grate it yourself) 1/3 cup of drained and finely chopped pimentos from a jar 2 Tbsp. of finely chopped Jalapeno peppers 6 Tbsp. of Duke’s Mayonnaise 1 tsp. on Louisiana Hot Sauce 1 tsp. finely chopped garlic ½ tsp. of kosher salt ½ tsp. ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. of dill pickle brine 1 ½ tsp. Dijon mustard INSTRUCTIONS

In a mixing bowl, mix the Duke’s Mayonnaise, Louisiana Hot Sauce, chopped garlic, pickle brine, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir well. Then add the cheese, red pimentos, Jalapenos, and grated cheese. Mix and store in the refrigerator. Note: I like it hotter than some folks and use fresh Jalapenos. Whether you use fresh or picked and how much you use should be done to taste. Be forewarned. I also add 1/4 cup of chopped green onion, but again it is optional. My friend, Laura Stockett Roberts, adds 1/4 cup of chopped pecans, which I like, but as she is from Mississippi, she probably adds chopped pecans to her spaghetti sauce, too. They sure do love their pecans in Mississippi. Makes around 3 cups (Without the chopped onions and pecans). I usually double it all as it keeps. According to my friend, Patricia Munro, Palmetto Pimento Cheese is better than mine. She repeated that to me three times one day in a conversation. I like it, but no one else has ever said that. It sure is a lot easier. As for me, I’ll stick with mine. In fact, I am eating it right now. If someone over the age of eight claims to be a Southerner and doesn’t like Pimento Cheese, avoid them. They are not to be trusted. I say amen to that~ SRB

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Did you know eighty-five percent of plants require pollination by insects, birds, or other pollinators? Or that bees pollinate more than a third of our fruits and vegetables? Pollinators are an essential part of our everyday life. Without them, our gardens and the produce section of our grocery stores would Top Five Trees to Attract Pollinators look shockingly sparse. As modern landscapes change, bees and other pollinators are fighting to survive. The loss of habitat, host plants, stressors such as pesticides, pathogens, competition with invasives, and the changing climate has led to declines in pollinators worldwide. According to Rob Kraker, district manager of Davey Tree in Southeast Nashville, “people across the country can create habitat in their communities by planting native trees... From our backyard landscapes to public spaces, there are endless opportunities to provide seasonlong resources for pollinators,” says Kraker. “While most people think first of planting herbaceous native flowers, trees, too, can make a difference. One tree can produce thousands of pollen and nectar-rich blooms.”

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Spring has finally arrived in Middle Tennessee, ushering in a dazzling display of pretty petals, bold blooms and color everywhere. Whether you’re new to gardening or a longtime homeowner looking for a yard “refresh,” make the most of this spring by maximizing your yard’s beauty, comfort, and functionality through smart landscaping. Did you know that your landscaping choices may help your seasonal allergies? Tree pollen contributes to many people’s seasonal sniffles, so planting lower pollen varieties may cut back on some freeflying pollen in your vicinity. The following varieties are not only low pollen but tough and low-maintenance too. Juniper and cedar trees offer verdant evergreen foliage, and with their softly sweeping branches, willows create a dramatic statement in the landscape. Tulip poplar is not only the Tennessee state tree with beautiful orange and yellow flowers but a surprisingly allergy-friendly choice. If trees form the structure of your landscape, then picking the right foundational plantings – your larger shrubs and mass plantings – will give it a style and sensibility this spring. For an elegant and classic feel, pick an iconic boxwood like the compact and easy-to-prune Baby Gem™ Boxwood from Southern Living® Plant Collection, perfect for low hedges, borders, and

even topiary. As an alternative, stately Jewel Box™ Distylium offers blue-green foliage and a compact and round shape similar to boxwood, with easy care and low watering needs. Swap green-leafed shrubs for a romantic spring garden bursting with color for a brighter hue. ‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum and Golden Oakland® Holly pop with cheerful yellow, enlivening even the loneliest corners of your yard and providing visual interest, while Purple Diamond® Loropetalum offers sprays of hot pink spring flowers on a dazzling backdrop of rich purple foliage. The finishing touch for your spring garden is an abundance of spring-blooming flowers. To maximize the spring flower show, look carefully at when your spring flowers are projected to bloom – this information can often be found on the plant’s tag or online. Spring is a season with highly variable weather – from chilly days in March to the beating sun of late May, so some “spring-blooming” flowers strongly prefer one end of the weather spectrum or the other. For abundant early spring flowers, opt for one of the earlyblooming Encore® Azalea varieties like Autumn Rouge™, Autumn Amethyst™, or Autumn Fire™; Encore azaleas make ideal spring-blooming flowers because unlike traditional azaleas, these varieties will rebloom in summer and fall, extending their colorful show across the seasons. Think a shade-blooming spring flower

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The Lady Entertains

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Let Them Eat Cake

and Drink Tea!

HOW TO THROW THE PERFECT LITTLE GIRL’S BACKYARD TEA PARTY

What do you need to create a fabulous tea party – aside from Mazel Mae the Cow of course? Create your magical backyard tea party – even with your cow! - with our friends at Southern Events Party Rental Company you can find everything you need to set up a dreamy little girl’s tea party. From child-sized tables and chairs, boxwood or donut walls, to fun patterned linens, they have a variety of options! southerneventsonline.com Costumes are a must at any tea party hosted by a pretty princess like ours here - Emory Sutton along with Mazel Mae, who also dons her stylish blue harness and pale peach head wreath to feel festive and fun with her special friend. Have YOUR guests come attired in their last ballet recital costume, or even their favorite Disney Princess dress complete with a diamond or floral tiara and your tea party will indeed be fit for a queen. You may need to visit The Purple Butterfly Children’s Boutique and find the most incredible, stupendous outfit fit for a tea party! purplebutterflykids.com Next on the list? Why, that’s the food of course. Head on over to Miss Daisy’s Kitchen (formerly known as Miss Daisy’s Tea Room - so she knows her stuff!) and partake in her scrumptious yummies that even a cow may take a nibble of! 68 | APRIL 2022

From chicken salad to scones cookies and delicious frosted cakes of all flavors, Daisy can definitely provide the perfect tea party repast. If your ladies prefer a chilled beverage, Daisy’s tea punch is perfection. You can also incorporate different flavored teas, with different child palates in mind, including those with honey, lavender and lemon sweetened up – like everything around this table - with sugar or honey. missdaisyking.com Next, you will need the perfect tea set. Or you can combine multiple cups and saucers from different china patterns, purchased at your local antique mall, online or maybe even from grandma’s cabinet. Of course paper and plastic can suffice especially with smaller children and for outside. Go visit our friends at Hester & Cook in downtown Franklin, for some lovely options for decorating the perfect tea table! hesterandcook.com

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And lastly, the guest list. Any little princess knows, that taking tea is serious business and those who attend must do so with the utmost of ladylike reverence for all things tea-time. Curate your guest list with your favorite friends from both the playground, school and church to create the most interesting and eclectic group of funny, smart, sassy and sweet companions for an afternoon of revelry. And remember...do not forget the cow.

Keeping Score

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A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO HORSE BETTING BY BRITTON HEADDEN

Most folks are familiar with the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, the three races of the Triple Crown, but horse racing is already in full force in April with races including Keeneland. Thousands of bettors wager millions of dollars each year on horse races, and Tennesseans can now participate with a number of sportsbooks. Here are some popular bets and what they mean so that you can join in on the fun!

WIN

Pick a horse to finish first. If your horse wins, you win!

PLACE

Pick a horse to finish second. You win if your horse finishes first or second.

SHOW

Pick a horse to finish third. You win if your horse finishes first, second or third.

ACROSS THE BOARD

Pick a horse to win some combination of win, place and show bets. This can result in up to three wins or losses, depending on where your horse places.

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Pick three horses to finish first, second and third, respectively. You win if your horses finish in the order you pick. Exacta and Superfecta bets are similar, only with two or four positions picked.

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Pick two horses to finish first and second regardless of order. You win if both of your horses finish top two.

Now for the hard part. How do you pick a winning horse? Bettors, equestrians, breeders, trainers and more have used countless factors to create systems to determine a winning horse. Some experts say to look for the leaders by checking the trainers’ standings and jockeys competing. Others say to look for a calm horse who still has some spring in its step during the post parade (the walk to the gates before the race). A bucking horse may be wasting energy before the race, and a slow-moving horse may already be tired. No matter the preference, all will agree that any horse can win on any day.

BRITTON HEADDEN Keeping Score

Britton Headden is a born-and-raised Franklin local and Broker/Owner of Headden Home Real Estate. Britton has a lifetime love of basketball and other sports, including playing and coaching experience on all levels elementary through college.

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A Southern Gentleman Is

Chuck

McDowell A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN: TOUCHES THE LINE

WITH JOHNNY BIRDSONG, YOUR SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN

In keeping with our April Home & Garden themed issue – I wanted to feature a Southern Gentleman who had some affiliation with that field. Founder and CEO of Wesley Financial Group, Chuck McDowell seemed like a fabulous choice especially coupled with his being a real southern gentleman and lover of Williamson County. When we sat down, I wanted to know more about this successful businessman and what he believes makes a southern gentleman – among other things! Enjoy! So, how did you end up living in Franklin? CM: When my wife, Jo Ellen, and I decided to get married and buy a house together, we looked at homes with an open mind. We looked all over middle Tennessee and then found the “perfect” house. We loved it. The only problem was it didn’t have that “community” feel. So, we came to Franklin and found a house…and it just felt like home. After moving to downtown Franklin, we bought tickets to a performance at Studio Tenn for the Battle of Franklin production. It was as good as anything we have seen in New York. We were blown away. We were later invited to an event there, and one of the auction items was lunch with the Mayor, Ken Moore. We thought how great it would be to have lunch with the Mayor of Franklin. And then we all became friends. I think Ken and Linda help make Franklin what it is. What do you love most about Franklin and Williamson County? CM: Anything in Franklin and Williamson County we can get involved in, that is a good cause, we want to be involved. We want to truly be a part of this great community. The great thing about Williamson County is there are so many people who do get involved. It’s not just one or two families but rather, so many people 72 | APRIL 2022

doing so many things here. It’s our home, and it feels like we are a part of something. We could never leave. How do you give back to the community, and why is that important? CM: My grandfather and grandmother took my sister and me to raise a month before I turned thirteen. I went from being the poorest kid in school to the richest kid in school overnight. I look at that as being extremely blessed. I think that’s why it is important to me to give so much. We give to several causes and organizations important to us. I believe the reason I have a heart to give, is because when we were young, and before we went to live with my grandparents, we had people show up at our door for Thanksgiving and Christmas with food and toys. I didn’t understand why strangers were bringing us food until other kids started picking on me, telling me I was poor. Those early experiences have made me a better human being. How did you get started in business and become so successful? CM: My family had a company called McDowell Enterprises that was started by my great grandfather and great uncle along with

my grandfather, Charles McDowell Sr., and I thought this was going to be my life too. I got a phone call when I was twenty or twenty-one, one night from my grandfather asking me to come to dinner. I told him I had a date, and he said, “I don’t care about your date. You be at my house tomorrow night at five for dinner.” Yes, Sir! And, of course, I was there. He sat us down and told us he had sold the company. My first thought was …what about me…what am I going to do? I called him the next day to apologize for my selfish reaction and told him how proud I was of his success and how grateful for all he had passed on to me. I owe all my success to them. Papa would go to job sites and run the equipment and get his hands dirty. Today, I walk through our office and say hello to each employee. I want to stay connected. That’s the same thing he did. I call it TOUCHING THE LINE. Even if you have never played sports, but were in P.E. class, you probably ran “suicides,” and there was always the kid that would stop a foot or even an inch short and then say, “I beat you.” Well, they didn’t…they didn’t touch the line. We give out awards here for people who TOUCH THE LINE. Good examples can be very simple in my mind, like a plate after dinner – don’t put it in the sink, put it in the dishwasher; or if you have a meeting at nine, be

there ready at 8:45. I tell my co-workers don’t walk past trash on the street or wherever. Just because you didn’t put it there doesn’t mean you don’t need to pick it up. So, when the company sold, I had to figure out what to do. I am an entrepreneur at heart. And I have failed a lot. If you are an entrepreneur, it means you must strategically plan a business, and you must attack it with everything you have. I tell people you have to act like you just fell off a boat in the middle of the ocean, and you have to swim, and every breath could be your last. That’s the way you need to go into any business. Some people ARE going to fail. But… “YOU ONLY HAVE TO BE RIGHT ONCE,” I say. I’ve been in the alarm business, a stockbroker, the mortgage business, insurance…a lot of businesses! How did you get into the business you’re in now? CM: When my first wife passed away, I spent three years curled up in bed. And finally, I just knew I needed a place to get up and be. So, I took a job at Wyndham selling timeshares in Nashville. It took me about six or seven months to figure out what was going on. It was then I realized my job entailed having to lie all day, every day. Even though I was broke, I quit. I have always had that conviction in me. I know I can quit doing the wrong thing, and God is going to take care of me. Some door IS going to open. So, I started calling people I had sold to and told them that what I said to them was a lie. This was hard. For the most part, I didn’t know I was lying to them at the time, but in the end, once I realized what we were selling, there were some people I did know I was lying to. It’s horrible to say, but if I had not had to do that, I would not be sitting here talking with you today. Turned out, someone I called ended up referring me to two people. These two people offered to pay me. When that happened, I thought THIS might be a business. Soon enough, a guy I worked with at Wyndham and I started the first timeshare exit company on earth. If there was another one out there, we didn’t know about it. He and I eventually split up, and I formed Wesley Financial Group – where we grew to 500 employees. What most people think when starting a new business is: Can I

make money? Can I market it? And is it good for the consumer? I believe it should be turned around: Is it great for the consumer? Can I market it? And can I make money? Now, that’s a great business. That’s what I have done with Wesley Mortgage. It’s great for the consumer. I want it to be THE local, middle Tennessee mortgage company. Who are the biggest role models or mentors in your life? CM: My Grandfather is my mentor, my hero and my savior. Without that man, I would be dead or in jail. And, of course, my grandmother. Then there is Jay Abraham. Forbes magazine listed him as one of the Top 5 business executive advisors/coaches in the US.

listens twice as much as they talk: Ask a question and shut up and listen. They will tell you what you need to know to sell them. Jim took me under his wing and treated me like a son. He taught me everything I needed to know about sales. And then: Zig Ziglar! I wouldn’t be where I am without Zig Ziglar! I was selling insurance and in my car a lot going from town to town selling small business insurance. My sales were down, but when I started listening to Zig Ziglar while driving - my sales went up. What advice would you give to a young gentleman like my oldest son, who is now in college? In life and in business? CM: Find something you really, really enjoy doing and do it. Don’t listen to anybody else. Follow your dreams. I think everyone is born with certain skill sets that other people are not born with. Pick out who you are real quick. Get a mentor. Surround yourself with the winners. What are your hobbies and pastimes? CM: Spending time with my wife, she is my best friend and also being with my two sons. I do enjoy golf. I don’t play enough to be good, but I enjoy it. I like to fish, and I love to play poker!

Now, I don’t consider myself a CEO. I am an entrepreneur and a salesman. I love the art of the sale. This man and his genius mind dramatically changed my business and instilled in me to surround myself with the sharpest people I can. There is also Jim White – who taught me to sell. When I was sixteen years old, I sold Cutco Knives. It’s a great experience for a young person to learn the basics of sales; how to ask the proper questions. He was the first person I ever heard say: “God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason,” because a good salesman

So, what do you think it means to be a gentleman? CM: Simple things like opening the door, saying yes sir, yes ma’am, doing what you say you’re going to do, being kind to people, smiling to people you don’t know walking down the street. All of those things matter to a gentleman. But for me, there are more specific things like I try to send four-five messages per day to people I appreciate. Just taking a minute to say – I just want you to know I was thinking of you and I appreciate you. It’s doing the next right thing whenever possible. You know: Touching the line. It was a pleasure and an honor to get to meet and talk with Mr. Chuck McDowell: A man who loves his wife and children; a contributor to our amazing community. A man who once had strangers bringing him food and toys at Christmas, that now goes out on each Christmas Eve giving those in need, food and money. What a TRUE success story and a TRUE southern gentleman. Thank you, Chuck.

YOUR SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN Johnny Birdsong

Johnny Birdsong, Publisher at YOUR Williamson, is a Kentucky native and Williamson County convert but above all, a Southern Gentleman. In upcoming issues, this column will feature Johnny to offer time-honored advice in the area of manners, hospitality, and what being a gentleman means as he chats and visits with such gentlemen from all over our county. You never know who he may be sitting down with next!

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YOUR COCKTAILS HERBAL INFUSED LIQUOR BY JENNIFER MCCLURE

The world of cocktails has evolved a lot over the years. It is a true art and takes years of practice, trial and error and consuming the different products to master the art of creating and balancing. There are so many different bitters, vermouths, liqueurs and infusions to work with and endless opportunities to learn about new products and different ways to use them. Infusions are common and can kick your cocktail up a notch if done properly. There are many effective ways to infuse liquor as long as your portions are correct. Using a sous vide (sous vide is a French cooking technique, which translates to “under vacuum.” In this technique food is vacuum-sealed in a cooking pouch and heated up at a precise temperature in a water oven. Instead of relying on perfect timing, sous vide relies on precise temperature control) is an effective way to quickly infuse a larger amount of liquor. However, it is important to be careful not to under or overdo it. It is vital to make sure it balances the liquor well, so the flavors you are infusing balance the spirit, not drown it out. If you are not familiar with the temperature and times on the sous vide, it may take some trial and error to get the infusion right. Thankfully this tactic has been done before, and the internet is a useful tool in researching how to create what is on your mind! One of my favorite infused liquors that I have tried was a grapefruit vodka at a bar in Florida. The bartender put two bottles of Titos vodka in a large jar with six sliced grapefruits and let it sit for six days. He then strained the vodka and used it in fruity, refreshing cocktails. He monitored the infused vodka and tried it daily until he liked what he tasted. The vodka was naturally sweetened and tart from the fresh grapefruit and had a way better flavor than any infused vodka that you can find in the stores. When you use fruits, honey or vanilla bean, you will get a more improved taste than using sugars and processed ingredients. One thing to be careful of is that the product will expire quickly as opposed to the “fake infusions” found at the liquor store. Another favorite of mine is a gin infused with tea. Using tea can be a simpler process because you can let it steep for only forty-five minutes to an hour. Although, depending on the tea and the end goal, it can be a shorter or longer process. Be mindful of the time due to letting it sit too long; the tea can get bitter. Infusing liquor is a great and fun way to step up a cocktail. Instead of adding many different syrups and juices, infusing the liquor will not dilute or water down the drink as much. JENNIFER MCCLURE Local Bartender

Jenny is a Franklin local who has been in the service industry since she was in high school. She has been a bartender at a downtown Franklin restaurant for the past few years, where she serves up drinks with a smile.

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IF YOUR COMPANY HAS COMMUNITY OR BUSINESS NEWS TO SHARE, SEND TO INFO@YOURWILLIAMSON.COM John Schroer Named Chairman of Franklin Transit Authority The Franklin Transit Authority announces John Schroer’s unanimous appointment as Chairman. Mr. Schroer’s transportation and government experience are extensive. He served as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (2011-19). Additionally, he has served as City of Franklin Mayor, Alderman and Board Member, Franklin Special School District Board of Education. Currently, he serves on the Williamson County Foster Care Review Board and the Williamson County UGB Board. The Franklin Transit Authority is operated and managed by The TMA Group. For more information, contact Debbie Henry, President and CEO, at 615.790.4005. High Hopes Names New Executive Director High Hopes Development Center has named Allen Long its new Executive Director. He replaces Gail Powell, who announced her retirement in late 2021. Long joins High Hopes from Lipscomb Academy, where he currently serves as Associate Head of the Lower School. High Hopes Development Center loves, nurtures and educates children with two integrated programs helping each child reach their maximum potential. Children ages six weeks to kindergarten, with and without special needs, are educated together in inclusive preschool classrooms by a team of experienced teachers supporting each child’s individual needs. High Hopes also offers an on-site pediatric therapy clinic, allowing children to receive therapy services during their preschool day. High Hopes gives children of all intellectual, physical and mental abilities the opportunity to learn and grow together in an environment that provides a strong foundation for future academic and social success.

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Williamson Medical Center Foundation Launches Largest Capital Campaign in History: Caroline and Luke Bryan join the Effort The Williamson Medical Center Foundation has enlisted the support of Caroline and Luke Bryan to kick off its $25 million “More for You. Close to Home” capital campaign to help fund a major renovation and expansion project for Williamson Medical Center (WMC) in Franklin. The project will strengthen the hospital’s ability to provide sophisticated, comprehensive, high-quality healthcare for Williamson County and surrounding communities as the area continues to grow. Caroline Bryan will serve as co-chair of the campaign with Vicki McNamara, who serves as Vice Chair of the Foundation’s Board and is active in the community. Luke Bryan has been tabbed as the campaign’s honorary co-chair. They will be featured in campaign materials, assist in fundraising events and provide additional support. “When we moved to Franklin, being close to a hospital was one of our priorities for location, and we ended up less than five minutes from Williamson Medical Center,” said Caroline Bryan. “Since then, we’ve had two children born there, made multiple trips to the ER and have established relationships with doctors and other staff. Having the best possible healthcare close by is important for our entire community,” says Caroline. With a projected cost of $189 million, the project is set to begin in April 2022 with primary construction expected to be completed by 2024. The Foundation’s capital campaign will help supplement the $150 million in bond financing secured from the county to fund the project. The planned expansion and renovation will be phased over time and will increase the hospital’s capacity. Expected renovations include: Expanding capacity in WMC’s Adult ER along with the addition of a behavioral health pod; expanding Obstetrics which includes creating separate rooms for labor/delivery and postpartum patients, adding an additional operating room for C-sections and reconfiguring the NICU; adding additional floors to the West Tower and renovating current floors as well as increased capacity in ICU/Stepdown and Medical/Surgical units; renovating patient rooms in the Main Tower to create more space for patients and their families.

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2022 Ribbon Cuttings are on Track to Break Pre-Pandemic Records WITH WILLIAMSON, INC. Williamson, Inc. is seeing an increase in ribbon cuttings that shows business in Williamson County is thriving in a post-pandemic economy. Ribbon cuttings peaked in 2019 with a total of seventy-six, but with this year’s Q1 consisting of twenty-two cuttings, 2022 may be the best year yet. The Chamber alone held nine ceremonies in March, making this the best March they’ve ever seen, with the second being eight ceremonies in March of 2017. “It’s always exciting to celebrate the grand opening of a new business or an expansion of an existing business. Williamson County continues to thrive, and we are honored to be able to support our business community for continued prosperity,” said Bryan Doleshel, Chief Community Development Officer for

Williamson, Inc. The organization prides itself on being the premier source for business resources and support in Williamson County and setting a culture for its membership that

fosters community and prosperity. An example of this is shown by the businesses that offer free services to welcome and celebrate these ceremonies. The list of offerings spans across

a multitude of goods and services, including a complimentary banner from Fast Signs, cookie cake from Sugar Drop, table and linen from Southern Events, a platter of sliders from Menu Maker catering and more. Ribbon cuttings are free to attend, and registration can be found on williamsonchamber.com/events. Common celebrations include business openings, expansions, anniversaries, groundbreakings, and other business milestones. If you’re interested in hosting your own ribbon-cutting, email: claudia@williamsonchamber.com.

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Kids will soon be home every day due to summer break. Vacations are on the horizon, and spring sports will soon be in full swing. While all these activities are enjoyable, they have significant cost implications. Without a plan in place, activities like these can quickly overwhelm a family budget. CREATE A FAMILY FINANCIAL PLAN Creating a financial plan ensures all family members are on the same page as far as spending goes. If you and your spouse are going in different directions, you can’t move forward, and you can’t hit your money goals. In addition, financial plans allow families to plan for expected and unexpected expenses throughout the year. EXAMINE YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES It is very common for people to set up insurance policies and continue to use them year after year without checking in on them. As priorities are shifted, and life changes occur, your insurance policies should be changed as well. You should meet with your insurance agent at least once a year to review policies, make sure you still need everything you are paying for, alter policies if necessary, etc. It’s also never a bad idea to shop around with insurance. See if there are better rates out there by contacting an independent insurance agent. CHECK-IN ON YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS/BILLS Have you checked in on how much you are paying for cable and internet lately? These companies will often raise rates without telling you. Call your cable provider to see if there are any promotions or discounts you can take advantage of. Sometimes, enrolling in autopay or paperless billing can save a few dollars a month. Even if you don’t pay for cable, are you really getting your money’s worth with your Netflix, HBO Go, Hulu, Apple TV, and Peacock subscriptions? Probably not. And if you aren’t already, bundling cable and internet is also a cost-efficient practice. If you need help getting started on a family budget, come talk to the experts at Lineage Bank! We’re located at 120 5th Avenue North in downtown Franklin. KEVIN HERRINGTON

President & CEO, Lineage Bank Kevin Herrington is the president and CEO of Lineage Bank, a multi-branch community bank based in Williamson County. Kevin has more than 20 years of banking experience and is a graduate of Belmont University in Nashville. He currently lives in Franklin with his wife and children.

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Summer Time Fun! LOCAL SUMMER CAMPS Keeping children entertained during the summer can be challenging, but with all of the camps that are being offered in Williamson County, they make it easy for your children to have a fun summer. From educational, cooking, nature, sports, theatre, and much more; there is a camp for everyone! Below we have listed some of the camps that are being offered for your children to get involved in: Barefoot Republic Camp Franklin | barefootrepublic.org Barefoot Republic’s mission is to facilitate Christcentered relationships between individuals from diverse racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds through an equally diverse platform of artistic, athletic and team-building programs. To reflect God’s pursuit of His children through interests and passions, interpersonal relationships, and equipping students with tools for exploring and discovering God’s presence in their lives. Battle Ground Academy Summer Camps Franklin | battlegroundacademy.org In the summer BGA is home to a robust camp program for children ages four and up. Our on-campus programming includes more than 40 camps, ranging from art and cheerleading to coding and soccer, with half-and full-day options available. Students can hone their skills in an athletic camp, enjoy a breadth of activities in Cannon Ball Day Camp, explore new passions in their arts and enrichment programs – or do it all by participating in multiple sessions throughout the summer. Brentwood Academy Brentwood | brentwoodacademy.com Brentwood Academy has enjoyed a tradition of participation, spurred on by the recognition that healthy athletic, academic, and fine arts experiences contribute essential elements to well-rounded and balanced growth. Our summer program is an extension of our mission to nurture and challenge each whole person. 84 | APRIL 2022

Students are welcomed, supported, and inspired by teachers, coaches and staff. We invite your family to join us and experience Summer at BA. Camp Marymount Fairview | campmarymount.com Camp Marymount gives children experiences and memories to last a lifetime. Campers learn to live in a community with others and savor the simple things in life. They also learn to identify plants, tend gardens, and learn outdoor living skills. In addition, campers enjoy swimming and water sports, arts and crafts, horsemanship, archery, riflery, canoeing, drama and dance for girls, wrestling for boys, Frisbee golf, working on the camp newsletter, and much, much more. Code Ninjas Franklin Franklin | codeninjas.com At Code Ninjas Franklin, kids learn to code by building their own video games. Our flexible coding programs for kids make it easy for parents with convenient drop-in hours on weeknights and weekends. Deer Run Camp Thompson’s Station | deerrun.camp This summer, your camper will learn about what it means to hear God’s voice and obey His word when the journey is long, the command is strange, and the risks are high. It’s a wild adventure, but it’s always worthwhile to follow God.

FirstLight Art Summer Camp Brentwood | firstlightaa.org Firstlight Summer Camps and Workshops have become so popular they have completely filled up the last few years. We took the focus of a small art class and combined it with the fun of camp activities. It’s become a favorite in our community! These are small camp-like classes. With only 8 – 10 students* in the room, you know everyone will be getting a ton of individual encouragement and instruction! Let it Shine Franklin | lisgym.com Let it Shine is known for one of the best summer camps around for a reason! Activities are endless between 55,000 sq ft of gymnastics, ninja equipment, and outdoor play and water activities. Owl Hill Sanctuary Brentwood | owlshill.org For over twenty years, Owl’s Hill has offered a variety of camps to children of all ages. With 300 acres to explore, from a natural play area to the creeks and ponds, campers are able to experience nature in a truly unique way. Whippoorwill Farm Day Camp Fairview | whippoorwill.com Imagine the perfect summer day, floating in a pond, splashing through creeks, hiking a leafcanopied trail, catching a wily fish, and making new friends. This perfect summer day happens at Whippoorwill Farm Day Camp, located on a 50-acre farm in Williamson County, Tennessee.

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Momentum DURING THE SUMMER WITH BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY With summer approaching, we would typically encourage parents to ensure their children are reading, writing, and practicing math skills to maintain academic momentum. While it’s still important for children to hone academic skills over the summer, this year – after two years of disruptions and heightened anxiety – children need help to regain the confidence, assurance, and independence required to thrive. EXPERIENCE JOY

Children need unstructured time for free play – not behind a screen but in the backyard playing with friends, at the beach building a sandcastle, or at the park. They need social interactions with peers so they can negotiate the rules of a game, take turns, develop empathy for others, and solve problems on their own. Life has been pretty serious for kids the past couple of years. They need to experience joy, laugh, and just have fun.

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Resilience goes beyond perseverance. It is the ability to process and bounce back from life’s disappointments and challenges, and it is a skill that children develop over time. How can we help our children develop resilience?

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Let your children do things for themselves. Children feel competent and develop confidence when they can accomplish tasks independently. Allow your child to make some decisions on their own. Give two or three choices

that you are willing to abide by and let your child choose. Allow your child to be a part of household responsibilities. Contributing to jobs at home gives a child purpose, helps them feel valued in the family, and develops autonomy.

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Don’t come to the rescue. By automatically fixing problems for children, we communicate doubt in their ability to resolve them. Give children space to fail and make mistakes without judgment. It’s okay to feel bad when something doesn’t go well. That’s how we learn. But we can’t give up just because something didn’t turn out as expected. Help your child build resilience for failure by encouraging effort, perseverance, and creative problem-solving. Introduce the power of YET when your child becomes discouraged. “You don’t know how to ride your bike without training wheels … yet.” Make sure praise is genuine and specific.

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They know when we are just giving compliments to make others feel better. Insincere praise actually causes children to feel less secure in their abilities. Allow children to see your mistakes and failures. This is an opportunity to model resilience when your child sees how you cope with setbacks.

TEACH EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND STRENGTHEN EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS

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Identify your child’s emotion, talk about how it feels, acknowledge their perspective, and listen. You don’t need to fix uncomfortable feelings. Teach coping skills, such as breathing techniques, talking it out, or exercising. Encourage your child to be optimistic by reframing to help your child see the positive. Spend uninterrupted one-on-one time with your child. Secure and caring relationships give children a safe environment to seek guidance as they develop skills to cope with disappointments and challenges.

Stress and adversity are natural parts of life, and joy should be as well. By fostering resilience and autonomy in our kids, we help them develop lifelong skills to face challenges confidently and with strength. RHONDA BENNETT & CHARLOTTE SCHOLL Battle Ground Academy

Dr. Rhonda Bennett is the Head of the Lower School at Battle Ground Academy (BGA) and Charlotte Scholl is the Lower School Dean of Students and Counselor at Battle Ground Academy. BGA is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school for grades K-12 in Franklin. As the educational leader in Williamson County since 1889, BGA ignites and nurtures student curiosity, intellect and character. Learn more at battlegroundacademy.org.

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News From the Schools

FOR MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION ON OUR LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS, GO TO WCS.EDU, BRENTWOODACADEMY.COM, FSSD.ORG AND BATTLEGROUNDACADEMY.ORG.

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Out Loud is a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation, and the Tennessee Arts Commission for students in grades 9-12.

RHS, IHS Occupational Diploma Students Learn About Music Industry The occupational diploma students from Independence and Ravenwood high schools got a taste of the music industry during a visit to Sputnik Sound Recording Studio on March first. The district’s Occupational Diploma classes are focused on teaching State standards that equip students with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to be employed after high school. “We have several students at both RHS and IHS who are interested in a career in the music industry,” said RHS Occupational Diploma teacher Dawn Edens. While at the studio, students learned how a song is recorded and produced. The visit also encouraged several students to look into opportunities in the music industry. Meet the New Poetry Out Loud State Champion Kendall Grimes ‘22 Congratulations to Battle Ground Academy senior Kendall Grimes, who recently won her third consecutive Poetry Out Loud state championship for her recitation of Object Lesson by Claire Schwartz, A Litany for Survival by Audre Lorde, and The Sun Rising by John Donne. Kendall is coached by Upper School faculty member Leah Handelsman. For her state title win, Kendall was awarded $1,200, and Ms. Handelsman won $2,500 to buy poetry and other educational materials for BGA. Poetry

Franklin Special School District Holds Young Scholars Institute FSSD is excited to begin registration for Young Scholars Institute this summer. The Young Scholars Institute consists of two independent week-long camps and will occur June 6-10 and June 13-17 at Freedom Intermediate School, 840 Glass Lane. Sponsored by the Franklin Special School District, YSI offers challenging, exploratory classes designed for independent and highly motivated learners. The Young Scholars online registration will open on March 11th, so sign up early to reserve your spot!

Brentwood Academy Robotics Teams headed to 2022 World Championship Eight Brentwood Academy Robotics Teams are Texas bound for the 2022 Vex Worlds Championship. BA hosted more than 1000 participants and spectators at the Robotics State Championship competition. The K-12 event brought one hundred and thirty two teams from across the state of Tennessee. The Iron Eagles qualified a record eight teams for this most prestigious level of competition. The students will compete at the world wide invitational in Dallas, Texas in May.

40+ half- and full-day camps available in

ART ATHLETICS CANNONBALL DAY CAMP CHEER CODING CULINARY ARTS DANCE PERFORMING ARTS ROBOTICS ...AND MORE! Learn more and register at battlegroundacademy.org/ camps

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Denim & Diamonds PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRIS RAE

WHO: Battle Ground Academy | battlegroundacademy.org WHAT: Denim & Diamonds WHERE: The Factory at Franklin WHY: The Parent Association puts on this event with dinner, live entertainment and a live auction to raise money for the faculty and classrooms in areas such as the theatrical and arts programs, library enhancements, technology upgrades and other features for the school.

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Limestone Title is proud to announce our newest addition to the team, attorney Lee Cranford. Lee is a Nashville native with over 40 years of experience in mortgage lending, closing business, and legal practices. He has spent the last 11 years with Southland Title in Brentwood, and we are pleased to incorporate his wealth of knowledge and expertise into our growing business. Welcome to the Limestone family, Lee! In addition to team member expansion, we have added two new brick-and-mortar locations to accommodate the reach of Nashville’s flourishing market. Our first addition comes in Dickson to follow the growing new construction business of Dickson County. The second location is stationed in Smithville by Center Hill Lake to serve the success of lakefront properties. This means we have the following physical

locations in Tennessee: Franklin, Hermitage, Murfreesboro, Dickson, and Smithville. Growing alongside the real estate market has proven itself necessary, but with this, we continue to bring our core values into our business. In 2012, Limestone Title was started upon the principle of closing anywhere, anytime, at no additional cost to serve a need in the real estate industry that wasn’t being addressed. Today, ten years later, we still operate under this principle daily.

skiing, on the lake, or watching volleyball, basketball, football, or swim meets. We adore all things Franklin and would not want to raise our children anywhere else. It is truly the perfect place to raise a family,” he says. “Throw in the fact that it’s one the fastest growing real estate markets in the country - and it is amazing!”

Family and the community are an integral part of the culture of Limestone Title, and David Webber, the owner, wants to grow the business while also maintaining strong community ties with Battle Ground Academy, where the children attend school and everything in between. “We stay busy traveling and playing sports. We are either

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Spring & Easter BOOK INSPIRATION FROM CHILDREN’S EASTER BASKETS TO ADULT SPRING READS BY EMILY EVANS

I have been filling my kids’ Easter baskets for twenty-six years. Wow, that makes me feel ancient in some ways! But I still love the fun of filling those baskets each year. I have had at least one daughter in college for the last eight years, so I always send their baskets full of treats ahead of time. When they were little, I always filled baskets with sidewalk chalk, bubbles, new sunglasses, flip flops, markers and crayons, some candy and always new books!

They entertain, educate and instill a love for reading. Good choices for older children can include introducing them to a young adult series, puzzle books, and even the occasional Mad Libs, which my kids always loved! Easter and spring also provide many options for books for the adults in your lives (and yourself, of course!). Subjects such as gardening, baseball, golf, nature and cooking. Some books I recommend in these genres are the following: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson, Summer of ‘49 by David Halberstam, and The Defined Dish by Alex Snodgrass - which has become my new favorite cookbook. Authors such as Bill Bryson, Pat Conroy, David Halberstam, James Patterson and Margaret Renkl are a few of my favorites who have large collections to choose from with numerous themes and subjects, so hopefully, reading one leads to many more!

As my children grew, baskets evolved to include scratch-off lottery tickets, make-up, fun socks, a new bathing suit for spring break, sports gear, more candy and chocolate, but I always included at least one book! I loved the years of new board and picture books but watching their reading levels advance and new interests develop meant books on puppies, horses, sports heroes, biographies and series like Magic Tree House, Diary of A Wimpy Kid and The Rainbow Fairies. Just as there is no shortage of candy for the Easter Bunny to Whether you are looking to fill an choose from, there are so many Easter basket or find something books to help you and your family for yourself, the choices are enjoy spring and the hope of new endless. Books about the Easter beginnings it brings each year. Bunny and spring, religious But, if you need some inspiration or rhyming, craft or coloring or ideas to help you get started, books make excellent reads for here are some of my favorites toddlers and young children. for all ages. EMILY EVANS

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Emily Evans lives in Franklin with her husband and their three children. She teaches at The Little School and, in addition to reading, she loves walking, working out, monogramming, baking and spending time with her family. Follow Emily at @ letsreadtherainbow on Instagram as she reads and recommends books.

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Board Books I LOVE YOU, HONEY BUNNY

by Sandra Magsamen

THE ITSY BITSY BUNNY by Jeffrey Burton LLAMA LLAMA EASTER EGG by Anna Dewdney DUCK & GOOSE, HERE COMES THE EASTER BUNNY by Tad Hills FIVE LITTLE BUNNIES by Dan Yaccarino

Picture Books HOW TO CATCH THE EASTER BUNNY

by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton

DUCK! RABBIT! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal PETE THE CAT BIG EASTER ADVENTURE

by James Dean

THANK YOU GOD, GOOD NIGHT

by Marianne Richmond

THE BEST EASTER EGG HUNT EVER

by Katy Hudson

Early Readers & Young Adult THE GIVING TREE by Shel Silverstein TRY NOT TO LAUGH CHALLENGE, EASTER JOKE BOOK FOR KIDS THE RABBIT ATE MY HOMEWORK

by Rachel Elizabeth Cole

EMMA THE EASTER FAIRY, RAINBOW MAGIC by Daisy Meadows CAPTAIN AWESOME AND T HE EASTER EGG BANDIT by Stan Kirby

Adults THE DEFINED DISH by Alex Snodgrass BOMB SHELTER by Mary Laura Philpott NO BAD DAYS by JT Jester FINDING FRANKLIN by Katie Shands EASTER STORIES, CLASSIC TALES FOR THE HOLY SEASON

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WHO: Little Sprouts | littlesproutssale.com WHAT: Little Sprouts Consignment Sale WHERE: Cool Springs WHY: The semi-annual specialty consignment sale that accepts only the best upscale clothing brands, shoes, toys, baby gear, and more for boys and girls from newborn to size sixteen, is a community staple. It is the MUST do shopping experience for outfitting your children.

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Instaworthy SPOTS MURALS IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY BY EMILY WOODS

Franklin has new murals popping up all of the time. Murals and More made my kids incredibly happy when they asked my girls to help paint one of the newest ones! We had a small part of the Franklin mural on the Urgent Care building and, needless to say, that is our favorite one in town. If you are looking for a fun family day or a great background for family photos, I’ve rounded up all of the mural addresses, enjoy!

Brentwood Brentwood City Mural Located on the side of Suki Sushi 7030 Executive Center Drive | Brentwood Artist: April James

Fairview Fairview Landscape Mural Located at Key Chiropractic 1712 Fairview Boulevard East | Fairview Artist: Fairview Arts Council & the Community

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Welcome to Franklin

Fairview Tri-Star Mural Located at Farm Fresh Vintage Finds 1861 Fairview Boulevard | Fairview Artist: Beth & Shelby Tidwell

Nolensville Nolensville Mural Located at the north side of Itty Bitty Donuts & Specialty Coffee 7311-B Nolensville Road | Nolensville Artist: Kristy Oakley “This Girl Can” Mural Located on drive-thru side of Mamas Java 305 Sheldon Valley Drive | Nolensville Artist: Kim Radford 92 | APRIL 2022

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Tree & Swing Mural

Franklin Franklin Letters Mural Gallery 202 202 2nd Avenue South | Franklin Franklin Mural On wood fence left of JJ Ashley’s 123 South Margin Street | Franklin Greetings from Franklin Mural Big Bad Breakfast 1201 Liberty Pike Suite 101 | Franklin Let Your Light Shine Mural Located at Riley’s Salon 919 Columbia Avenue | Franklin Artist: Amy Stielstra

Not Your Average Wallflowers Mural Located on the backside of Caliber Collision 1543 Columbia Avenue | Franklin Artist: Michael Cooper

Welcome to Franklin Mural On the back of Bobby’s Automotive 713 Columbia Avenue | Franklin Artist: KAT

Tree & Swing Mural Outside of Westhaven Town Center 188 Front Street | Franklin Artist: Kristen Fisher

Welcome to Franklin Postcard Mural On the Side of Urgent Care Building 509 Hillsboro Road | Franklin Artist: Michael Cooper - We actually got to help paint a small piece of this one!

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We Art Mural Under the Bridge at Pinkerton Park 405 Murfreesboro Road | Franklin Artists: 13 Area Students

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We Franklin Mural On the Side of Riverside Franklin 144 Bridge Street | Franklin Artist: Chris Tidwell

What Lifts You Mural Side of Vintage 101 at McEwen Northside 4051 Aspen Grove Drive | Franklin Artist: Kelsey Montague

EMILY WOODS

@EmilyUnscripted Emily Woods is a single mom of two girls. She has a degree in Education and a minor in Psychology from the University of Tennessee. In addition, she has ten years of experience in marketing and sales. Emily created @emilyunscripted to be a space to encourage women to believe in themselves. What you see is what you get, unscripted and real. Emily shares adventures of everyday life and has a lot of fun around Williamson County and Nashville.

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Nashville Elvis Festival PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNA ROBERTSON HAM

Shauna Bryan & Sidonie Shuler

WHO: Nashville Elvis Festival | nashvilleelvisfestival.com WHAT: Elvis Tribute Artist Contest WHERE: The Factory at Franklin WHY: Nashville Elvis Festival is a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of Elvis Presley.

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Arts & Culture

Changing Up the Nashville Music Scene

LOS ANGELES GUITAR QUARTET

Apr. 8 & 9

THE NASHVILLAINS BY EMMA CHENNAULT

The Nashvillains were born with the intention of doing something unique and different within the Nashville music scene. Troy, Scott and Brett met while working on a film in Los Angeles called Forever My Girl. Even though they had never met in person, Brett hired Troy to sing on the soundtrack based on the sound of his voice. Scott and Brett then met through a mutual friend. Brett planned for Scott and Troy to meet him at his studio in Los Angeles to write a song for the movie, and ironically Scott and Troy were already friends that were signed to the same publishing company in Nashville. Brett approached Troy and Scott with the idea of The Nashvillains, and after Brett relocated back to Nashville, the three tested the waters by writing a few songs. Those songs turned into their first album, Tumbling Down, and The Nashvillains were officially formed. The band loves the fact that they can have their music heard by fans around the world. They explained, “the internet has created an instant worldwide platform and the ability to do something completely different than what people are expecting from us. The music industry is always evolving. The possibilities are endless with all the collaborations in style and genre.” Their main inspiration for writing their music is their life experiences. They put those experiences into words and music, and with a bit of help from beer, that is how they get into the mindset to write their music. Each band member has worked with many amazing people in the music industry that

have impacted them. Scott’s favorite artist that he has worked with is Richard Young of the Kentucky Headhunters because “he’s just a damn hoot.” Troy explained that his favorite had been Thompson Square. “I had an opportunity to write with Keifer and Shawna Thompson on their debut record. I was blessed to be on the record.” Brett loved working with Travis Tritt. “It was amazing to co-write a song with Songwriter Hall of Fame member Paul Overstreet and produce it with Travis for the film Forever My Girl. Sometimes we are blessed enough to get the opportunity to work with our childhood heroes in this industry.” From the experiences of working with these talented artists, they have gained insight on how to make it in the music industry. Troy’s advice to the younger generation is to “say yes to everything. Take every opportunity that comes your way.” Scott’s advice is to “understand the business side of it.” Finally, Brett’s advice is “do not compete with the band down the street. Your competition is your favorite singer on the radio. That’s the level you need to be at.” The Nashvillains would like our readers to know: “We’ve tried to approach this band from a different perspective in order to create a unique and new vision of country music, something that we, as country fans would want to stream or buy ourselves.” So make sure you check them out by visiting their website nashvillainsband.com, and their social media and streaming platforms. We can’t wait to hear their new album!

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JESSE COOK

KATHY MATTEA & SUZY BOGGUSS

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JAKE SHIMABUKURO

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THE QUEBE SISTERS

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FIVE FOR FIGHTING with String Quartet

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Arts & Culture There never seems to be a shortage of arts and culture events to attend in middle Tennessee. Here are just a handful of upcoming art exhibits, music events, plays and more that we can’t wait to see!

APRIL 14 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Tennessee Performing Arts Center tpac.org In celebration of the anniversary of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to all your early Beatles favorites. This mindblowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-fornote theatrical event “the next best thing to seeing the Beatles” (Associated Press).

APRIL 21 – APRIL 23 Les Miserables School Edition Williamson County Performing Arts Center wcpactn.com The Franklin Classical School Players are thrilled to present 96 | APRIL 2022

this true classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel. With music by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHOENBERG, Les Miserables’ appeal is as prolific today as it premiered in London in 1985. With popular songs including “On my Own,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?” and so many more, Les Miserables has moved audiences in fifty-two countries and twenty-two languages through its narrative of grace and mercy.

APRIL 22 The O’More College Fashion Show Franklin Theatre franklintheatre.com We are delighted to bring the work of our gifted students to Main Street, where every piece you see coming down the runway is conceived, designed, and constructed by students who understand the power of design to transform. This highlyanticipated event where four years of rigorous Fashion Design education culminate in an impressive showcase of collections as diverse as the student designers who create them, providing an upclose look at original work that is innovative in terms of style and technical execution.

guest artists performing some of his best-known songs. Watch historic video footage of this iconic, groundbreaking artist and thrill to some of the greatest pop melodies ever written.

APRIL 25 Of the Clean Variety Show by Carrie Murphy Franklin Theatre franklintheatre.com The past two years have been HARD. So let’s laugh it out! Come for a night of ridiculousness and fun as Carrie explores the ups and downs of the Christian life, characters of the Bible, and more. There will be twists, turns, and even some surprises!

APRIL 28 – APRIL 30 Nat King Cole at 100 Schermerhorn Symphony Center nashvillesymphony.org This celebration of Nat King Cole’s legacy features your Nashville Symphony, a full band and special

APRIL 28 – MAY 8 Mary Poppins Tennessee Performing Arts Center tpac.org Nashville Repertory Theatre presents the magnificent story of the world’s favorite nanny! Mary Poppins flies into the home of the Banks family, where young Jane and Michael are in need of both affection and discipline. With the help of Bert and a colorful cast of London characters, Mary Poppins uses magic, adventure, and a spoonful of sugar to teach the entire Banks family to love each other and their supercalifragilisticexpialidocious lives. With new music and classics from the film, this musical adaptation of Disney’s masterpiece is practically perfect in every way!

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10 DOWN 1. ___________ Smith was the first winner of the Masters Tournament in 1934. 2. Phil Mickelson holds the record for most ______ in a single Masters tournament? 5. Originally the tournament was known as the “___________ 12 National Invitational” Tournament. 6. Which foreign country has produced the most Masters champions? 8. Just past this tee there’s a private outhouse, for players only. 15 9. Gary ________ holds the record for most appearances in the Masters. 14. What is the color of the jacket that members of Augusta National wear? 16. What television company began televising the Masters in 1956?

ACROSS 3. The tournament was not played from 1943 to 1945 due to what World War? 4. ___________ De Vicenzo is famous for saying “What a stupid I am.” 7. Ken _______ is the only honorary starter at Augusta National to have never won the Masters. 10. Jordan _________ is the last Masters champion to win wire-to-wire?

11. In 1931, Augusta National co-founders Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones bought the property on which the course is built for ________ thousand dollars. 12. Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson got into an argument in the champions locker room over metal _________ . 13. _______ Woods was the youngest person to win the Masters at twenty-one years old.

15. Tom Kite has played in the ______ Masters without winning. 16. 1982 was the first year that players were allowed to bring their own ________ to the Masters

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