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Table of Contents March 2013

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Publisher’s Letter

Education in Williamson County: Dr. LaChance & Clovercroft Elementary

YOUR Charitable Self: Friends of Monroe Carrell Children’s Hospital YOUR Health & Wellness: with Williamson Medical Center YOUR Fitness: with Workout Anytime YOUR Neighbors: Westhaven

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Bridal Profile: Caroline Horner & Stuart Ervin

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Confessions of A Beauty Junkie: with Julie Jorgenson

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Fashionable YOU: Prom 2013

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From Our Table to YOURS: with The Chef & I - Breaking the Chains

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Arts & Culture A la Carte: with Andrea Davis

YOUR Special Feature: 2013 Dining Guide

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We Scooped YOU! Local news, happenings and more!

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Hospitable YOU: with Southern Soiree - Wedding Dining With Style YOUR Community Partner: Andy Marshall

Welcome to the Community! New Businesses in Williamson County

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UT Fat Tuesday

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HeART to Heart After Dark

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Patricia Hart Luncheon

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BGA Songwriter’s Night

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Mardi Gras Krewe Party

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Father Son Bowl

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Mardi Gras Ball

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Fabulous Friends for Africa

EVENTS

Designing YOUR Space: with Chris Carlisle Inspirational Gardens

From Our House to YOURS: O’More Designer Show House YOUR Featured Event: Taste of Williamson

YOUR Dance Card is Full: March Calendar

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Vandy Eye Institute Opening

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Classical Academy Songwriter’s Night

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Heart Gala

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Black Tie Affair

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Ground Hog Day Party

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Souper Bowl of Caring

Granite City VIP Reception

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Get Fit Franklin

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A Fashion Affair

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MARCH 2013

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Featured on this month’s cover are Jason McConnell of The Red Pony, 55 South, Cork & Cow and the McConnell House along with Andy Marshall of Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant, Puckett’s Boathouse and coming soon Gray’s on Main. These gentlemen have revitalized dining in downtown Franklin and have elevated the cuisine available to an all new level. Their commitment as strong local business owners as well as community leaders, make their dining establishments popular and beloved local and regional draws.

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Publisher’s Letter

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY Dear Readers, The Groundhog predicted correctly a longer winter and as the March issue comes out, snow is falling!

Hopefully spring is just around the corner and even if the weather remains uncooperative, the events, the clothes and the signs of spring are emerging, just like the buds on the trees, very soon, all around us! Make sure to take a look at our calendar of March events in this issue and also look soon for an expanded year- round community calendar online at www.yourwilliamson.com. Not only will we have a fabulous new way to keep up with what’s going on in the community online, you will also soon be able to find online photo purchasing from that great event you attended, community resource guides to bridal, dining, non-profits and so much more. YOUR Williamson already is your resource for all things Williamson. And now yourwilliamson.com will give you even more info daily – at your fingertips! If you haven’t already – sign up for our weekly eblasts and LIKE us on Facebook so that you can have a chance to win great contests, hear about wonderful retail and dining promotions and get the weekly who, what, when and where of events in Williamson County.

In this issue, enjoy some yummy stories about the fabulous dining opportunities we have available to us here in Williamson County and surrounding areas. From fine gourmet to a casual hamburger – the cuisine here is top notch and the stories of many of our local eateries are as rich and savory as the tasty foods they prepare. Bon appetit!

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CLOVERCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Dr. LaChance - Creating an Amazing Atmosphere

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f you drive down a winding road, through a one-way tunnel, under a set of railroad tracks, you’ll find the intersection of Clovercroft Road and Wilson Pike. In the 1800‘s, this road ran through the middle of the Clovercroft community and was named for the clover fields that covered the rolling hills and the friendliness of its residents.

Two hundred years later, Williamson County Schools has built a school named Clovercroft Elementary that is nestled in a wooded back drop where deer can be found gazing on a soccer field or wild turkey tapping their beaks on a Kindergartener’s glass door.

Clovercroft Elementary, home of the Colts, opened its doors in August of 2011 with 611 students. The majority of students live in the Chardonnay, Breezeway and McKay’s Mill communities. The growth has increased to 750 students at the start of this school year, due to the rise of new homes that are within walking distance to the school. Dr. Laura LaChance was named principal to this school prior to construction and plays an integral part in its mission and success.

There has been many accomplishments and successes noted at Clovercroft Elementary. In 2012, Clovercroft received the Williamson County’s “Superintendent Academic Achievement Award.” If you drive by the school during an event such as: Mom & Muffins, Dad & Daughter Dance, Book Fair, or an old-fashion school play performance, you’ll find a jam-packed parking lot indicating almost 100% participation. In the student drop off line, you’ll notice donation collections for Hurricane Sandy, Ronald McDonald House or a clothing drive for Glenview Elementary. While at the back of the school, check out the “playground of dreams” with jungle gyms, basketball court, soccer field and a shaded pavilion. This school is creating a love-to-learn impression in the hearts of its students, but it’s also dedicated to not leaving a large footprint on the environment. Clovercroft received “The Best New School Award” from the Williamson Recycles Mentoring Program. And it’s certain that all of these accomplishments weren’t just luck from a clover! But rather an equal participation and commitment to excel found in faculty, staff, parents and students.

Curious to know how does a new school with a new community of faculty, students, PTO and parents able to accomplish so much in two years?

Our Community Editor, Susan Charest, had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Laura LaChance to discuss the amazing atmosphere that is being created at Clovercroft Elementary.

SC: When you watched the school being built... from the breaking of the ground, foundation poured and concrete blocks mortared.... what dreams were building in your heart for Clovercroft Elementary?

LL: I was excited to create a school community that would bond and determine what is Clovercroft and who we are. That to me was my hope.

Not about what Laura wanted but what the community wanted for its children from the Kindergarten to 5th grade range. I leaned on Beth Ferguson, former principal of Nolensville Elementary and Pearre Creek Elementary for her expertise in opening up a new school. I also reached out 8

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to the two feeder schools, Kenrose and Trinity, to identify the families that would be transferring over to Clovercroft. It was important to hear and give a voice to the hopes and dreams of all as the construction was under way. Clovercroft’s logo, mascot, and school colors was all chosen by this community.

SC: What are you most proud of thus far?

LL: Our students are so smart, so kind, so respectful. The teachers are loving, dedicated, loyal, and working all the time. The parents are so committed. We have an amazing PTO. I’m most proud that we’ve all come together for the students. We’re all focused on these children for the same purpose.

SC: What has surprised you during your time at Clovercroft?

LL: Growth. We have currently passed the third or fourth year growth projections. We are currently at 750 students with the school’s maximum capacity being at 850.

SC: Can you tell me about the Academic Achievement Award that you received in 2012?

LL: Two years ago, Dr. Mike Looney (Superintendent of Williamson County Schools), decided to put awards in place to celebrate the fabulous achievements that occurs in Williamson County. He hosts a Superintendent Banquet at the beginning of the school year for all principals and assistant principals. Our Superintendent Academic Achievement Award was given to us for our school had the most students that scored proficient or advanced in math, science, reading and social studies than any other school in the county. As I mentioned at the Superintendent Banquet, it takes a team. It was nothing that Stacy Meece (Assistant Principal of Clovercroft) and I did. It’s the hard work of the teachers, students and parents. A synergistic effect occurred from Trinity and Kenrose. Both staffs from these two schools worked hard to build a foundation in the Clovercroft students that allowed them to reach the status of being the highest achieving elementary school in Williamson County.

SC: The mission of Clovercroft seems to be built on the good character of its community. Can you please explain the culture?

LL: The creation of our mission and vision was a community effort with a foundation in Quantum learning principles. Ms. Carrie Jones, our school counselor, helped with building a wide implementation of these principles, whose influence can be seen throughout the school. Her level of excellence is almost unmatchable. She has a passion for the whole child. Our school creed and 8 character keys are based on quantum principles. Each character key is focused on monthly whereas each teacher spends about 30 minutes a week on the core lesson.These character keys: integrity, failure leads to success, speak with good purpose, this is it, commitment, ownership, flexibility and balance. Ms. Carrie reinforces these skills in her life skills classes.They are also incorporated into the morning announcements. At Friday’s Colt corral, we have a celebration and focus on a character key, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence, sing the national anthem and recognize those students on the honor roll. It endearing to watch the kindergarten class during the colt corral. At the beginning of the school year, they aren’t quite sure what hand to put on their heart - And now, they are singing the words to the national anthem. It’s a goosebump moment.

This article is the first in our new monthly Education in Williamson County series in which we will feature unique and interesting stories from within the public and private school systems in our county. If you have an idea or suggestion for someone or some aspect of our school systems to feature, please email us at info@yourwilliamson.com.

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Save your place at Friends & Fashion 2013 events!

An Evening With Friends For the fashionable couple Friday, April 12 7–11 p.m.

The Loveless Barn Honorary hosts Coach James and Fumi Franklin Food, drinks, auction and entertainment

by Josh Hoge, Ward Guenther and surprise guests $75 per person Sundae With Friends For mothers and daughters Sunday, April 14 3–5 p.m.

Embassy Suites Nashville South (Cool Springs) Behind-the-scenes look at a professional fashion show, sundae bar, hair and make-up fun, and a runway walk $40 per person Runway Show and Luncheon For a fashionable lifestyle Monday, April 15 Embassy Suites Nashville South (Cool Springs) 10 a.m. Shopping experience and silent auction 11:30 a.m. Lunch and show with fashions provided by Belk $100 per person

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Charitable Self

Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Every spring, the Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt throw the most beautiful and fabulous ladies (gentlemen welcome) event in Williamson County. The Friends and Fashion Luncheon, Fashion Show and Silent Auction. Hundreds of women descend on the Embassy Suites to enjoy great vendor booths and wonderful auction items and of course, the runway show presented by BELK and featuring the new spring fashions! But one of the things you leave this event with has nothing to do with what colors are hot and what’s not. The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt known international and luckily right in our backyard – is home to stories from thousands of recipients of top notch care and love for their sick or injured child. So many “Friends” of the hospital reside here in Williamson County. And there are countless heart wrenching recollections of their experience and their salvation with Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Over the course of the next month we will feature those patient and family stories online at www.yourwilliamson.com and on Facebook for our readers to enjoy.

The children you will read about will inspire you and overwhelm you with admiration at their courage and grace. And will show you why being a Friend of the hospital should be top of your list. For more information go to: www.childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org.

And don’t miss any of these wonderful spring events coming up in April to benefit Friends:

An Evening with Friends

For the fashionable couple Friday, April 12 7 to 11 p.m.

The Loveless Barn Honorary hosts Coach James and Fumi Franklin Food, drinks, auction and entertainment by Josh Hoge, Ward Guenther and surprise guests $75 per person

Sundae with Friends

For mothers and daughters Sunday, April 14 3 to 5 p.m.

Embassy Suites Nashville South (Cool Springs) Behind-the-scenes look at a professional fashion show, sundae bar, hair and make-up fun, and a runway walk $40 per person

Runway Show and Luncheon

For a fashionable lifestyle Monday, April 15 Embassy Suites Nashville South (Cool Springs) 10 a.m. Shopping experience and silent auction 11:30 a.m. Lunch and show with fashions provided by Belk $100 per person

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The 40th Annual Nashville Heart Gala Story & Photography by Sarah Bailey

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HEALTH

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Plan Your Meals for Healthier, More Economical Eating

By Williamson Medical Center If you have made an attempt to eat healthier, you’ve probably discovered healthier options seem to be more expensive than their not-so-good-for-you counterparts.

Why does all the bad food have to be affordable and healthy stuff so pricey?

So, OK, maybe a big salad from a health food store is going to cost more than the cheeseburger combo at the local fast food joint, but maybe neither one of those is the best option. A little planning ahead, packing lunches, selective grocery shopping and productive cooking can allow you to eat healthier and still save money.

Williamson Medical Center registered dietician Sarah Neil Webb says even if you are cooking for one, you can still shop at the bulk retailers such as Sam’s Club or Costco.

“Buy large quantities and make several meals at one time,” Webb says. “I often buy a large amounts of lean ground beef.

I’ll make chili, spaghetti, seasoned taco meat, a shepherd’s Sarah Neil Webb, RD pie and then freeze into individual servings. Once the kitchen is messed up, why not go ahead and make the most of it. It may take a little time and planning on the front end, but you will save time planning, shopping, preparing, cooking, and cleaning later when time is more valuable.”

Having prepared meals in the freezer eliminates the need to order that lastminute pizza for dinner or be at the mercy of expensive salads at lunch. Being unprepared can be both costly to your wallet and your health.

Even eating at restaurants can be cheaper and better for you — if you do a little homework.

Webb says first and foremost, watch portion sizes. Most restaurant portions are much larger than a person needs to eat in one sitting. For example, an 8– ounce filet is standard on many menus. The actual recommended portion size, however, is 4 ounces.

She recommends getting a take-out box, and putting half your meal in it to take home for lunch or dinner the next day. Suddenly your $14 lunch just became two $7 meals.

Jeff A. Suppinger, M.D., with Franklin Primary Care, agrees.

“Technology is really helping people recognize just how oversized portions are,” he says. “A normal serving size should be about the same as your fist. What we are used to being served is way more than one serving size.”

Jeff A. Suppinger, MD So when you sit down at a restaurant, be armed with information before you even open the menu. Use one of a number of smartphone apps, or even a restaurant’s website to look at nutrition information so you can make smart selections. Then, eat half of what you are served.

Suppinger and Webb both stress that slight changes in your dietary habits are better than drastic ones, so start small. Webb suggests working on eating a healthy breakfast first. Master that and then move to the next meal. Suppinger says to start eliminating things from your diet one at a time. Replace your afternoon sweet tea or soda with water, for example.

Your heart — and your wallet — will thank you for it.

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Healthy Eating Doesn’t Have to Break The Bank Healthier shopping: • Budget your shopping. Buy necessities first (fruits, vegetables) and extras only if there’s money left.

• Shop to an organized list. Plan recipes for the week.

• Buy in bulk and either share or freeze portions.

Healthier restaurant eating: • Watch portion sizes. Take home half for lunch the next day.

• Drink water, not sodas or sweet tea.

• Peruse online menus. Look at caloric and fat content and decide what you are going to order before you get there.

Healthier cooking: • Cook large quantities, divide and freeze portions.

• Plan recipes to coincide with grocery coupons.

• Have a rotating recipe system.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS HEALTH & WELLNESS

Overcoming Overcoming Gymtimidation Gymtimidation

by Trish Gomez

Registered Dietician & Personal Trainer

by Trish Gomez Registered & Personal Trainer especially Being in aDietician gym can be very intimidating, for those who are new to the experience, or don’t fit Being in a gym can be very intimidating, especially the stereotypical fitness enthusiast description. And for those who are new to the experience, or don’t fit so many times, the fear of looking like a fool can the stereotypical fitness enthusiast description. And limit our experience at a gym, or even keep us away altogether. so many times, the fear of looking like a fool can limit our experience at a gym, or even keep us away altogether.

A gym environment that feels safe and supportive is a big plus. There’s a comfort knowing that the person next to you may be going through the same A gym environment that feels safe and supportive is a big plus. There’s a struggles you are and that you have an ally in the journey. comfort knowing that the person next to you may be going through the same struggles you are and that you have an ally in the journey.

The fact is, whether you’re fat, skinny, tall, or short, we all have insecurities.

You think that guy is staring at his biceps in the mirror because he thinks The fact is, whether you’re fat, skinny, tall, or short, we all have insecurities. he looks so awesome? No, he’s trying to find the best position in which he You think that guy is staring at his biceps in the mirror because he thinks doesn’t look like such a dork! he looks so awesome? No, he’s trying to find the best position in which he doesn’t look like such a dork!

In the gym we are vulnerable. We feel like we are in a fish bowl. That skews our interpretation of what we see. To our insecure mind it seems like In the gym we are vulnerable. We feel like we are in a fish bowl. That everyone else knows what they’re doing, while we are just floundering. So we skews our interpretation of what we see. To our insecure mind it seems like put on a stone face, act like we’re in control, and try to avoid eye contact so everyone else knows what they’re doing, while we are just floundering. So we that others won’t see through our act. put on a stone face, act like we’re in control, and try to avoid eye contact so that others won’t see through our act.

There’s no doubt that some gyms foster a hostile environment, one in which only the fittest and most knowledgeable are embraced. But the good ones are There’s no doubt that some gyms foster a hostile environment, one in which welcoming, accepting and encouraging to people of all sizes and fitness levels. only the fittest and most knowledgeable are embraced. But the good ones are welcoming, accepting and encouraging to people of all sizes and fitness levels.

At Workout Anytime, our staff and trainers come from every side of the spectrum. Collectively, we have been just about every place you have and At Workout Anytime, our staff and trainers come from every side of the many of us have experienced the same insecurities you’ve experienced and spectrum. Collectively, we have been just about every place you have and often still do. We’ve met goals, but we’ve also stumbled and fallen completely many of us have experienced the same insecurities you’ve experienced and on our faces. We’ll cheer you on when you meet yours and pick you up when often still do. We’ve met goals, but we’ve also stumbled and fallen completely you stumble. on our faces. We’ll cheer you on when you meet yours and pick you up when you stumble.

Being insecure is part of the process. Insecurity and discomfort can push us forward, encourage us to strive for more. Comfort often keeps us complacent.

Being insecure is part of the process. Insecurity and discomfort can push us You can use your discomfort to your advantage; challenging yourself to make forward, encourage us to strive for more. Comfort often keeps us complacent. the tough changes, or choose to let it keep you on the sidelines.

You can use your discomfort to your advantage; challenging yourself to make the tough changes, or choose to let it keep you on the sidelines.

Ultimately, you have to make decision which way you’re going to go, but there are two things you can do to make confronting your insecurities a little Ultimately, you have to make decision which way you’re going to go, but easier. there are two things you can do to make confronting your insecurities a little easier.

First, enlist the help of a personal trainer. Knowledge is power. When you know what you are doing, you will have the confidence to get out on the First, enlist the help of a personal trainer. Knowledge is power. When you floor and do it. And second, get to know the other members and staff. know what you are doing, you will have the confidence to get out on the Once you’ve broken the ice, you’ll find you have a team of allies instead of floor and do it. And second, get to know the other members and staff. competitors.

Once you’ve broken the ice, you’ll find you have a team of allies instead of competitors.

Whatever you do, don’t let your fears keep you away! Find the right environment, and be open to allowing the support and encouragement of Whatever you do, don’t let your fears keep you away! Find the right others help you reach your goals. environment, and be open to allowing the support and encouragement of others help you reach your goals.

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Alma McLemore & Robert Blair

Cyril Steward & Bob Buchanan

Cole Hodges, Karen Blake Beyke & Jay Hollis

GROUNDHOG DAY PARTY Story & Photography by K. York Stites and Harbison celebrated their 10th annual John Bibb, Peggy Dughman & Cristol Creason

Groundhog Day party with a second year of great weather! And of course, as always, good food and in-

Joe Walker & Berkeley Nance

Jeremy Durham, Cecilia Melo-Romie, Bob Barnwell & Doug Sharp

teresting conversation. Clients and friends gathered at the law office in downtown Franklin to enjoy fun and fellowship in honor of Phil’s yearly prediction which has become a tradition in the community that no one wants to miss.

Miranda Christy, T.Y. Gunter & Lu Sipos

Ann Little, Bill & Peggy Smith

Kristen Corn, Cathy Parker & Shauna Billingsley

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Bill Mott, Travis Anderson, Cathy & Taylor Irwin

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Marti Veto & Loy Hardcastle

Steven King, Monica Funderburk, Marty Ligon & Ed Underwood

Stacey McWright & Christina Willow

Steve McDaniel, Eric Jacobson & Joe Smyth

Jim Cumbee, Tom & Lydia Miller

Cathy Marks & Cindy Wikins

Phyllis & Kery Mattox, Bill Penny & Jeff Twaddle

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SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Story & Photography by K. York The first Souper Bowl of Caring benefiting GraceWorks Ministries, held this fundraiser at the Cool Springs Galleria. The snow and cold weather that hit during the event, made it a great day for a hot bowl of soup. Volunteers bundled in their winter wear prepared and delivered soup to the many patrons that drove through for a delicious lunch. Each ticket was purchased for $10 and all proceeds went to GraceWorks Ministries to feed those in need in Williamson County.

Elizabeth Sherwood & Kristi Sylvester

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Lee Ann Burrow, Bobbi Copeland & Kitty Sterns

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Emily McClendon & Chick-Fil-A Cow

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Spring Has Sprung

“Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring?” – Neltje Blanchan We’re not sure words can describe the fragrance of spring, but we are going to try. The days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer and life is rejuvenated as we feel the coming of spring.

Rejuvenation is defined as “the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored.” We can all feel it coming and it’s bursting at the seams at Westhaven. Westhaven’s horticulturist, Laura Tomlin, has been hard at work during the cold winter months planning for the amazing scenery to bloom within the Westhaven neighborhood. Take a walk down any street or path in the neighborhood as they will soon be lined with the freshness and life spring has to offer. With Easter on the horizon, images of children on their Easter egg hunts, dressed in their Sunday best, running through the plush green grass under their feet spring to mind.

Westhaven, in partnership with Get Fit Franklin, have worked to close out the winter months with walks throughout the neighborhood, encouraging residents, friends and neighbors to take the first step out the front door with cold weather workouts. It’s exciting to know the warmth of spring will only encourage and engage the community to take it outside and enjoy the fresh air and beauty provided. High Brow Hill, a unique and truly refined coffee, tea, and ice cream shop in the Westhaven Town Center, will open their doors to greet spring with their grand opening set for March. Owners, Steve and Doe Pearson, have carefully sourced their products, with a primary belief in “best available” and “distinctive.” Their core coffee selection will come directly from a fourth generation family farm in Guatemala and then locally roasted for freshness. The teas have been brought in from the haven of tea superiority, Great Britain. The ice cream and other frozen confections have been selected from a small, southern craft ice cream company that has received a multitude of national recognition in the past. All of their products will be organically derived…using only fresh, seasonal and all natural ingredients. Since Spring is a time for rejuvenation and freshness, is it time for you to seek that rejuvenation in your home? If so, we invite you to come and experience the liveability of Westhaven.

National statistics show that right now is the best time to buy a home… the question is, how long will that time last? Prices will soon be on the rise as more demand has been created. For the last few years, we’ve seen a continual decline in mortgage interest rates, which are now expected to continue rising through 2013 and have already done so through the close of 2012. We encourage you to stop by Westhaven, take a deep breath in and smell our roses. They will be blooming very soon and they could be your roses even sooner.

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Jade, Samantha & Gavin Barron

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GET FIT FRANKLIN

Story & photography by Emily Vaden Get Fit Franklin, a community initiative of Franklin Tomorrow and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, was held at the Westhaven Clubhouse, finally after having to cancel for bad weather twice beforehand during a particularly brrrrr winter season. The event included mini-workouts by Sweat Franklin and Team Tae Bo Fitness, among others. There were many vendors at the event promoting fitness and healthy living. Vanderbilt Health is the sponsor of the 2013 quarterly events of Get Fit Franklin and Westhaven was a sponsor of this event.

Beck Brumley, Mary Lee Bennett, Mindy Tate, & Joni Cole

Jody, Kate & Derek Simmons

Greg Lesley & Michael Gonzales

Tamera Brooks & Kathie Sigmund

Alex & Anna Spivey

Jody & Kate Simmons, Jenny & Addie Nance

Kate, Melinda & Jack Henderson

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On September 22, 2012 surrounded by beloved family members and cherished friends, Caroline Glyn Horner, DVM and Stuart Ervin were married at Christ United Methodist Church – Franklin, Tennessee.

The couple met at their alma mater, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. The bride, a native of Williamson County, is a 2012 graduate of the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine. She is an Associate Veterinarian with Southern Veterinary Center, LLC in Smyrna, Tennessee.

The groom received a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree from the University of Tennessee. He is employed as Content Manager with BrentWord Communications, LLC located in Brentwood, Tennessee.

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BEAUTY

YOUR BEAUTY & STYLE

Confessions of a Beauty Junkie “Check Your Oil, Ma’am?”

It’s springtime in Williamson County—woo! With spring comes the melting of frost, the blossoming of beautiful flowers and dogwood trees, the celebration of Easter and spring cleaning! While you’re scrubbing down your abode, why not treat the changing seasons as an opportunity to change up your skincare and beauty routine? More directly, have you ever considered slapping oil onto your face, your body, or your hair? No? Does that make you cringe? Don’t worry, little lady, the Beauty Junkie would never steer you wrong. Whether your answer is “sure, why not?” or “dang girl, what has gotten into you,” read on, pretties. It’s time to get slicked. Okay, so the presence of oil in makeup and skincare in years past got a very well-deserved bad rap. Mineral oil does nothing but sit on the top of your skin and hang out there, basically suffocating it. No thanks! Many a gal had to suffer icky breakouts and irritated skin until oil-free skincare became all the rage. Thankfully, the beauty-industry peeps have gotten wise since we were all in middle school and now oil is all the rage. If you’re still hanging on to the old idea of oil being a face and body-wrecking demon, let it go, girl. The new natural and essential oils out there are truly magicmakers for all skin types and promise glowing skin and nourished hair to boot. It’s well-established that I have dry, sensitive skin that can act like a tantrum-throwing toddler when it wants to do so. For that reason, I’ve come to discover that essential oils and oil-based products can literally do wonders for my face (and body and hair).

The Extra Face Oil from Bobbi Brown and the Santal Rebalancing Oil from Clarins are both perfect for delicate, angry skin. If you’re fortunate enough to have another skin type and let’s face it, no pun intended—normal-skinned beauties have it made and those of y’all with oily skin will never have wrinkles, so don’t worry. Clarins has two other Rebalancing Oils meant for just those skin types. Oil for oily skin? Believe it, because it’s awesome. For the driest, most problematic areas (think cuticles, sore and chapped lips and nostrils from yucky winter colds), turn to the fantabulous Omega Wonderbalm from Mama Mio. This intense blend of natural oils is suspended in a beeswax base for deeply hydrating wonderfulness. This product should seriously be in every woman’s medicine cabinet, right next to Glam Balm by Rodial. Glam Balm is in my Beauty Hall of Fame, y’all. Its castor seed oil base is a miracle worker for eyelashes, elbows, lips, face, everywhere—you can even pick the Glam Balm that’s right for you by what part of your pretty self needs the most pampering, hands, lips, or “multi,” for everything. Go get some. My hair guy, the wonderful and amazing Eric Wright at Fresh Salon, turned me onto Morroccanoil hair products years ago, right when the product line launched. I’ve yet to find anything better for dry, thirsty ends. They’ve even formulated a Morroccanoil Light for us fair-haired lovelies. Don’t put it anywhere but the ends of your hair, unless you like that poured-on look. (If that’s the case, and I don’t know why it would be, by all means…) Since the advent of Morroccanoil, scores of brands have started incorporating Morroccan Argan oil into haircare products—you can even find them in your drugstore now! If your hair is color treated, if you use the blow-dryer on a regular basis, or if you wash your hair everyday (so if you’re a grown-up female, basically), there’s an Argan oil product out there for you. At drugstore prices, just about everyone can afford to experiment and find the perfect one.

So we now have pretty, not-freaked-out faces and flowing, glorious hair.

Let’s make sure that the rest of us is just as pampered. Body oils aren’t hard to come by, but ones that don’t turn you into an oil slick and aren’t full of parabens and other processed funky ingredients are, unless you’ve done your homework. Bath Junkie and Fresh both have some pretty stinking amazing body oils that absorb quickly, nourish your skin and smell insanely pretty. The Bath Junkie stores actually allow you to custom-build your own fragrance blends for each of their products. I have the OliveMe body oil in a Neroli-Orange Blossom blend, and I? Am completely obsessed.

And the Fresh Rice Dry Oil smells like a delicious blend of peaches and apricots without being cloyingly sweet. Make sure that your body oil doesn’t clash with your perfume—most of the good body oils out there can double as your fragrance for the day. Now, see? That wasn’t very scary. Go out in the pretty spring weather and snag some of these also-pretty products. But don’t be surprised if I ask you if you’ve checked your oil lately.

Love, The Beauty Junkie - Buying Guide: Bobbi Brown, Clarins, and Rodial: Nordstrom,

Mama Mio: mamamio.com and blissworld.com, Morroccanoil: Mint Julep Salon, McKays Mill, Bath Junkie: downtown Nashville, Fresh: Cosmetic Market, Cool Springs and Green Hills

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FASHIONABLE YOU

2013 PROM FASHION SPECIAL THANKS TO: Suzanne Hayes & Judi Rall Belk CoolSprings Galleria Katie Rushton Effortless Style Holly Curtiss Westhaven Golf Club Sarah Bailey Photography Youth Advisory Council of Williamson County Schools

No matter which county high school your student attends, when spring comes to Williamson County, high school students’ thoughts turn to‌PROM! That ageless rite of passage and fun evening of friendship, dancing, and celebrating memories that will last a lifetime. The perfect outfit is key to a successful prom. Thankfully, with some help from our friends at Belk of Cool Springs Galleria, our fabulous stylist Katie Rushton with Effortless Style, and a cool and springy locale at the Westhaven Golf Club , YOUR Williamson is proud to showcase some beautiful prom fashions and some beautiful and exceptional students to model them!

ABOUT KATIE RUSHTON: Katie Rushton is a personal stylist and owner of Effortless Style, a personal shopping and wardrobe consulting company started in 2011. Helping her clients look great on the outside and feel confident on the inside is what Katie loves to do.

Since then, her clients have graciously let her into their closets and shopped with her all over Nashville and Williamson County. Through Effortless Style, Katie offers many different services, all of which are customized and tailor-made for each of her clients. Closet Audits, Styling Sessions and Personal Shopping are a few of the favorites. To learn more about Effortless Style, visit www.effortlesstyle.com. Be sure to stay connected with Katie on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for all the latest fashion trends!

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THE TUX: MODEL: Patrick Dooley MODEL: Nick Doyle Franklin High School Middle College High TUX: Madison Tuxedo with Tie

TUX: Madison Tuxedo with Bowtie

THE DRESS: MODEL: Jaycee Arnette Ravenwood H.S.

MODEL: Kenya Freeman Ravenwood H.S.

MODEL: Marina Dunn Page High School

MODEL: Jaycee Arnette Ravenwood H.S.

MODEL: Savannah Fulmer Page High School

DRESS: Jessica Simpson; Strapless Draped Gown in Pink Cabaret

DRESS: Xscape by Joanna Chen; One Shoulder Hi-Low Dress in Apricot

DRESS: Morgan & Co.; Strapless Dress with Beaded Band in Mint

DETAILS: A flowing cinched gown with a sweetheart neckline and cascade at the waist.

DETAILS: Sheer matte jersey in beautiful apricot renders a dramatic hi-low silhouette with one shoulder hardware detailing. Asymettrical neckline.

DRESS: Xscape by Joanna Chen; Beaded One Shoulder Long Gown in Teal

DRESS: Adrianna Papell; Halter Gown with Ruched Bodice in Marine Blue

DETAILS: An alluring chiffon one shoulder gown with stone detailing.

DETAILS: A long, strapless empire waist gown with beading at the waist for a hint of shine.

DETAILS: Delightfully glamorous, this solid, ruched charmeuse gown creates a spectacular silhouette.

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A Fashion Affair 2013

Story & photography by K York

The Princess Grace Tribute Collection “A Dress to Change the World” made its debut in Williamson County at the A Vintage Affair annual fashion show, A Fashion Affair. The collection was the work of Jeff Garner. Garner is one of the top forty fashion designers in the United States and recognized internationally for this collection he designed for the thirtieth anniversary of the death of Princess Grace of Monaco. It was truly a night to remember seeing fashion designed for royalty in the prestigious Franklin Theatre by one of Franklin’s own.

Everything about this evening had the “WOW” factor!

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Lindsay Dunn, Ashley Fitz, & Jackie Wojtkiewicz

Ondrea Harrison & Julie Shimshack

Tracy Little, Ashley Roberts, & Stephanie Williams

Donna Vissman & Kelly Pinkley

Cindy Walker & Sulivan Mellencamp

Betsy & Jennifer Acker

Kelli Haas & Judy Oxford

Kathyryn Miles & Linda Jackson

Ralph Drury family & guest

Katherine Hamilton & Laurie Cantrell

Debby McMillin & Jorja Trocino

Chloe & Lori Patenaude, Dorene Pearson, & Kim Petty

Belinda & Ben Norwood

Kathy & Greg Turner

Steve & Cindy Dycus, & Diane Smith

Mike Weeks & Tracy Steyer

Pam Chandler, Vivian & David Garrett, Kay Winslett & Claire Holland

Dori Lang, Berkeley Nance, Sandra Fletcher, & Kenny Phillips

Harriett Sawyer & Paris Henry

Damon & Susan Byrd, Franklin & Victoria Traver, Mary & Isabella Enkema

Danny Anderson & Dan Hays

Brittany Combs, Mary Alden Mills, Katie Dolfie, Jessica Saylor, Emily Anderson & Jessa Sexton

Tammy Benefield & Jane Hartland

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FROM OUR TABLE TO YOURS

The Chef and I

FOOD & DRINK

Breaking the Chains:

Why Locally Owned Restaurants Thrive in Williamson County

by Erica Rains and Executive Chef Chris Rains. Photography by Sarah Bailey

There is no denying the different experience that you encounter when you walk into an eating establishment that is locally owned. Maybe it’s that sweet couple that own the place and greet you with smiles and hugs when you walk in. It could be the quaint style and décor flecked with nostalgia and photos of customers (look, you are on the wall)! Or maybe it’s just that everybody knows your name. It worked for Cheers - Norm never felt more loved than when he walked through that door.

We are proud to say the same for our local restaurants.

Customer Suggestions: Try the chicken salad in the deli. Fans say it is the best in the area!

Henpeck is the corner grocery as well as a place to grab a good ol’ Southern lunch - and has been noted as a popular travel stop off of I-65.

In Williamson County, local residents have seen an influx of amazing single-location establishments that seem to be really enjoying their existence in the local community, and it’s no accident that people are returning and choosing them over big chains more so now than ever.

“Our mission statement is, ‘enter as strangers, leave as friends’,” says Kellie Thompson, General Manager of Henpeck Village Market. When people do business this way, local residents take note. They become loyal return customers, because they get an experience, not just a meal. At Henpeck, you can get fresh Southern food, market items, jewelry and jams and toys for the kids, Thompson explains. Features like this cannot be duplicated, which is why local is in.

When The Chef and I built our restaurant and opened it in January, we got the same reception. People thanked us for the warm personable atmosphere and interactive element that they said the area was missing.

They loved that we shopped at local farmer’s markets whenever possible and that we promote local business. We are proud to be among so many amazing locally owned establishments in Williamson County. The walls tell stories. The foundations are built on passion. The people care and are happy just to be there.

Though there is something to be said for solid processes and proven organizational structure that is found in chain restaurants, it is possible to incorporate those ideals while still keeping the originality of a place that was built by the hands of the owners and run on sheer passion and determination. When your favorite place calls you next time they get some really great halibut in because they know you specifically love halibut, you can’t duplicate that. But you can market it.

In Williamson County, everything you want is in your own backyard: The local grocer: Puckett’s Grocery 120 4th Ave. South, Franklin, TN 37064 615-794-5527, www.puckettsgrocery.com The Boathouse: www.puckettsboathouse.com Customer suggestions: Try the ribs. Andy Marshall grew up in Memphis and learned some secrets.

Puckett’s has really made a name for itself, as well as opening Puckett’s Boathouse in Historic Downtown Franklin recently. It’s a great place for a great Southern meal, listening to the some undiscovered local musical talent, and slowing down long enough to enjoy each other’s company.

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The local Italian: Zolo’s 119 Fifth Ave. North Franklin, TN 37064 615-599-2901, www.zolosonline.com “Being the only Italian restaurant in historic downtown Franklin makes us unique. Our atmosphere is comfortable, bordering on romantic,” explains owner Judy Holmes.

Her son is the chef, and at Zolo’s they keep it all in the family.

YOUR photographer Sarah Bailey and I went to dinner there recently and the place was packed with local customers. We made a lot of menu modifications because we were eating healthy and they didn’t mind a bit. We had scallops, shrimp and salmon with fresh vegetables. Still, we were kind of jealous of those eating the lobster ravioli and crispy artichokes.

Joe was their server, and Ray and Dale sat one table over from us that night. Our server, Justin was also great. Everyone is on a first name basis there and you kind of don’t want to leave. We stayed over two hours and loved meeting the whole Zolo’s family. And that is exactly why this sort of restaurant works in Williamson County.

“This was our first time and it was great, we will be back. Joe was amazing.” – Ray and Dale E. The steakhouse around the corner: Cork & Cow 403 Main St., Franklin, TN 37064 615-538-6021, www.corkandcow.com Customer suggestions: Order several appetizers and share – Try the raviolo, the wagyu meatballs, and the tempura lobster.

The Cork and Cow is a lovely addition to Chef Jason McConnell’s collection including Red Pony and 55 South, also located in Williamson County. Residents are really enjoying the new member to the McConnell family.

“Loving the Cork and Cow. Quaint atmosphere, great wine list, attentive servers.” –Beth G.

The local gourmet chef: The Chef and I 6900 Lenox Village Drive Suite 14, Nashville, TN 37211 615-305-4869, www.thechefandisupperclub.com

Customer Suggestions: Check out the interactive champagne brunch with seatings at 10:30 and 12:30. Reservations are a good idea. Sit at the chef ’s demonstration kitchen and chat with the chefs as they cook your meal.

With an interactive culinary experience and supper club hours, The Chef and I has been highlighted in the media as a new approach to dining out. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights from 4pm to 9pm, and Sunday brunch with seatings at 10:30 and 12:30. Watch the website and Facebook page for upcoming wine pairings dinners, farm Sundays and local chef competitions.

“Celebrated my birthday with Chris and his great staff this morning at brunch. From the crab cake to the scrumptious pancakes, to the incredible steak and eggs, to the best scallops you can imagine, with bananas foster as the closing act, there was not one item that wasn’t fantastic. Thanks for a great time!” – Terry A. The lunch spot down the street: HRH Dumplin’s 428 Main St., Franklin, TN 37064 615-791-4651 Customer suggestions: Even if you don’t always do bread, you should do the bread & honey butter before your lunch. It’s worth it.

According to general manager Rita Baroni, HRH Dumplin’s actually used to be a franchised restaurant, but it was dissolved and each location is now independently owned and operated. It has done quite well as a locally owned entity in downtown Franklin.

Check them out on Facebook. They do update their page regularly, and from the looks of it, they just started carrying gluten free items.

The local bakery: The Puffy Muffin Brentwood: 229 Franklin Rd., Brentwood, TN 37027 615-373-2741, www.puffymuffin.com Cool Springs: 91 Seaboard Ln., Brentwood, TN 37027 615-309-0703, www.puffymuffin.com Customer Suggestions: This is a lovely spot to order your cake – whether it’s the ‘Chocolate Bomb’, the ‘Mandarin Orange Cake’, the ‘Amaretto Chocolate Bundt Cake’, or the ‘Snickers Cake’, it is one of their signature bakery items.

The neighborhood breakfast spot: The Perch 117A Franklin Road Brentwood, TN 37027 615.661.9008, theperchtn.com Twitter: @ThePerchTN Facebook: www.facebook.com/ theperchtn

Branded as “a trendy neighborhood creperie & coffee house/wine & tapas bar, nestled in the heart of Brentwood,” The Perch is such a perfect name. The place feels light and airy, comfortable and nurturing all at once. The Chef and I have had occasion to try their crepes and during that meal, even though we were in a meeting, no one spoke. We just ate and made yummy sounds periodically. From fair-trade organic coffee grown in Zimbabwe to shrimp and grits and even jewelry for sale at The Skin Bar, there are many unexpected pleasantries here.

“Amazing crepes and lattes! Many Thanks to The Perch for bringing the unusual and eclectic...best breakfast in the city and truly a gem.” – Flow Nashville The Southern bistro everyone knows: Boxwood Bistro: 230 Franklin Road, Bldg. 1, Franklin, TN 37064 615-791-9411, www.boxwoodbistro.com Their motto is ‘southern comfort food and southern hospitality’, and it really is a place you can just sit down after a day of shopping at the Factory at Franklin (their home property), and breathe. And eat. John and Peggy Franks own the place, and the Chef and I relate to them as a couple who opened a great local establishment that we’ve all poured our hearts and souls into. You can feel/taste/see the love when you come in.

On their Facebook page, they call it “Franklin’s Cheers: The greatest local restaurant in historic Franklin”.

So, I guess it’s true in Williamson County as well: sometimes you really do just want to go where everybody knows your name.

Erica and Chris Rains have owned a large catering company in Middle Tennessee for five years and have now opened their interactive supper club in Lenox Village. They both have a passion for food and the people that they serve, and strive to raise the bar locally in both catering and in dining out environments. Email: Erica@thechefandicatering.com or chef@ thechefandicatering.com or visit www.thechefandisupperclub.com.

And remember, life is short. It might as well be delicious.

Locals rave about the homemade cookies – the bakery is full of items made with love and respect for the local community. The team is a very sweet family, and if you’ve been to either location, you’ve met them.

“Lynda, let your team know that they do much more than serve food.

They all help deliver a local food experience to the community and therefore ARE the community.” – Bert B. March 2013 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM

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A Burger Joint?

Well, it’s really much more than that...

401 B Cool Springs Blvd.

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Dining in Williamson County affords us a multitude of options. Whether your craving takes you for some authentic Mexican, a juicy steak, the finest seafood or something of a more local flare – you can find it here! And as our chef profiles reveal, Williamson County is home to not only some great eateries but their Chefs can brag international careers and experience that puts them in the top echelon of dining. If you are ever looking for somewhere great to eat, entertain or just to enjoy a piece of pie and coffee, check out the new Dining Guide available soon online at www.yourwilliamson.com!

Don’t miss this year’s Taste of Williamson. A great opportunity to sample many of the wonderful restaurants we have here in Middle Tennessee and support a great cause with United Way and the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce. At the CoolSprings Galleria, Sunday March 10th tickets available at www.tasteofcoolsprings.com and proudly sponsored by YOUR Williamson! LIKE us on Facebook and enter to win tickets to this yummy event!

Thank you to our participating restaurants in this year’s Dining Guide: Boxwood Bistro Burger Up Fleming’s Granite City Food & Brewery Henpeck Village Market HRH Dumplins’ Jonathan’s Judge Bean’s Newk’s Paul’s Chocolate Gallery Prime 108 Puckett’s, Puckett’s Boathouse, Gray’s On Main Somewhere Cool The Chef & I The McConnell House The Puffy Muffin The Red Pony, 55 South and Cork & Cow Zolo’s

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HOSP I TABLE YOU

Southern Soiree

PARTY & EVENT PLANNING

Wedding Dining with Style!

Wedding reception dinners have come a long way from the stuffy formal sit-downs where a mediocre offering of chicken or beef were the only options. Couples are now using food as an opportunity to express their individuality and creative sides, and luckily caterers are hopping on board with unique menu options and eye-catching presentation. We love this trend and encourage our brides and grooms to embrace it! So kick the “penguin” servers to the curb and nosh on these yummy tips!

DRINKS: If you are serving alcohol at your soiree, we highly recommend having a signature beverage. Even if it’s only offered during cocktail hour, it’s a fun way to subtly incorporate your wedding colors or just represent a part of your personal style. Is the groom a whiskey-drinker? Try a “Wedding Bells” with his brand of choice on the rocks. The bride enjoys sipping martinis? Offer an “Appley Ever After” green apple martini. For a truly unique experience, hire a mixologist that will concoct a one-of-a-kind drink based on your individual taste preference.

APPETIZERS: Unless you are doing all of your pictures before the ceremony, please offer some sort of hors d’oeuvres for your guests while they are waiting for you to arrive at the reception. The last thing you want is a hunger-crazed stampede as soon as the buffet is opened because it took your photographer two hours to get that oh-so-perfect shot of you and the family canary. We have only one rule when it comes to the appetizers: they should be bite size! It is nearly impossible to balance a drink, clutch purse, plate and fork while in heels, so save the heavy duty food stations for the dinner. Have your caterer include a few different options that can either be served to the guests or set up in several small stations. This is yet another wonderful opportunity to make this day unique and a representation of you! We love the idea of doing a sushi display on ice. They are the perfect size, and if you offer the more tame options (such as California rolls or crunchy shrimp), you will appeal to the majority of the crowd. Want to express your southern heritage? Try one-bite shrimp and grits displayed on individual pre-arranged spoons, mini fried green tomatoes, or mac ‘n cheese tarts. Remember that what you serve during cocktail hour does not have to reflect what you’re having for dinner, so have fun!

DINNER: Let’s face it: when it comes to serving a large group of people, you’re not going to please everybody. You’d think a free meal would make anyone smile, but alas, wedding guests tend to turn into critics that are appalled when their steak is slightly overdone. Therefore, we encourage you to have food that you love and not be concerned with the previous norm. If you’re having an outdoor event and are looking for something quirky, consider hiring a food truck to come park onsite. We’re lucky to have a plethora of them in the area that offer all types of culinary experiences from Thai to gourmet grilled cheese. If you’re indoors and looking for something a little less mobile, offer customizable stations (such as pasta or even hibachi) which allows each guest to build their own dish by using different add-ins and garnishes. Chat with your caterer, and see if you can have a custom menu made based on your favorite dishes and then brainstorm unique display methods.

DESSERT: The final course of the evening is conveniently the easiest way to be original. Most bakeries offer a drool-worthy assortment of cake flavors, fillings and frostings that can change layer to layer. If a traditional wedding cake isn’t your style, there are a multitude of alternate options. From individual pies on a stick, to cookies with milk shots, to snow cones with an array of flavors. The sky is the limit when it comes to sweets.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: your wedding or event should be a reflection of you and your personal style. Make sure you use a caterer that you see eye to eye with and is willing to work with you and your preferences. Always set up tastings so you know what you’re getting day-of. You want to give your guests an experience that they won’t forget. And luckily, great food leaves a lasting impression, while bad food leaves lasting indigestion. :) Cheers to Fine Dining, no matter what the occasion or location!

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“Premium Gourmet Chocolates & Chocolate Art” Store Hours: Mon - Sat, 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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The new

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Granite City

offers an exceptional dining experience 1864 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin, TN

Phone: 615.435.1949

www.gcfb.com

The new Franklin Granite City Food & Brewery, offers guests an exceptional dining experience, complete with an on-site micro-brewery. From the beer to the food, each item on the menu is carefully prepared on site, daily, from scratch. The sophisticated yet unpretentious restaurant, proprietary food and beverages, attractive price points and high service standards combine for a restaurant dining experience that is quickly making Granite City a favorite. Granite City opened its first restaurant in 1999 and is continuing its expansion nationwide, currently operating 28 restaurants in 13 states. Granite City creates a distinctive dining experience anchored by it’s made from scratch food and handcrafted micro brews made on-site.

The menu features a variety of dishes including delicious flatbreads, steaks, salads and comfort classics like meatloaf topped with a bourbon onion sauce. An award-winning brunch is offered on Sundays with made-to-order omelets, Carmel rolls and Granite City’s popular Reggiano Hash browns. To-Go menus are also available. Granite City Food & Brewery serves signature beers, made on premise, including Duke of Wellington (India Pale Ale) and Broad Axe Stout (an Oatmeal Stout). The handcrafted beers are moderately priced and offer unique styles and flavors not typically produced by major breweries. A complete description of the brewing process can be found at gcfb.com. Beer lovers can also join the Mug Club and enjoy food discounts, special tap beer offerings and rewards points for special offers from Granite City. Rob Doran, Chief Executive Officer said, “This site in Franklin is ideal for Granite City Food & Brewery, which is a polished casual restaurant that cooks all menu items from scratch and prepares food fresh daily, along with brewing our own beers. We are honored to be part of the vibrant Franklin and Nashville-area restaurant scene and we are confident that folks will enjoy our unique and affordable offerings.” Granite City Food & Brewery has won awards nationwide for Best Restaurant, Best Brunch, Best Patio, Best Beer, Best Martini, Best Burger, and more, including the prestigious Nation’s Restaurant News Hot Concept Winner.

HOURS: Monday – Thursday: Lunch: 11 am to 4pm Dinner: 4pm. to 10pm Late Night Menu: 10pm to 12am

Friday - Saturday: Lunch: 11am to 4pm Dinner: 4pm to 11pm Late Night Menu: 11pm to 1am

Sunday: Happy Hour Daily: Brunch: 9am to 2pm Mon – Fri 3pm to 6pm Lunch: 11am to 4pm Dinner: 4pm to 9pm Late Night Menu: 9pm to 10pm

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It’s Somewhere Cool And a Pretty Cool Chef Too! There is a new restaurant in town opening in Camden Commons this month. And while it’s definitely not off the beaten path, the look and feel when you walk in of a casual “hole in the wall” makes you feel like maybe you stumbled into something the locals would frequent and recommend. That same feeling is felt in the menu and from their chef. Chef Lisa Ramsey has been doing this a while.

And she is no stranger to fine cuisine, having worked as a chef at the Playboy Mansion in California, schooled in Europe, serving as an instructor at the Art Institute here in Nashville in Culinary Education and also heavily involved with the American Culinary Foundation where she was recently honored for her achievements in food. Her philosophy is that “food brings people together,” and it’s going to be good if she is serving it. The new Somewhere Cool in Williamson County will feature all fresh ingredients, many of which will come from within the county, and that includes fresh bread which Lisa will bake in house. A hamburger after all is that much better when served on a fresh homemade roll! Don’t’ expect white tablecloths and fine china, but do come here to find a more upscale menu than just your typical bar fare – but presented at a reasonable price and in an atmosphere where you won’t mind watching the game or having the Little Leaguers after practice. We caught up with Lisa to ask her a few questions about how she became a chef.

YW: How did you become a chef?

LR: Started with a cake pan in the shape of a fire truck that I wanted to make.

When it turned out successful tried more cakes and took some classes. I started my own cake decorating business then decided I wanted to be able to cater everything not just cakes. I enrolled at the Art Institute of Tennessee Nashville and received my Bachelor’s in Culinary Management, then went back for my Associates in Baking and Pastry. I enjoyed school so much I started teaching culinary school. I expanded my business “Sweet Creations” in LaVergne and have been catering and doing cakes for eight years. During school I had the opportunity to do a study abroad in Orvieto Italy with Chef Lorenzo Polegri. When I returned home, I was blessed to land an internship at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills for Mr. Hugh Hefner and Chef William Carter. I worked and lived there for three months then was hired on as an on-call chef. I went back and helped with Kendra Wilkinson’s Wedding and cooked for Mr. Helfner’s Halloween party.

YW: What brought you to Williamson County?

LR: Somewhere Cool owner, John Hoskins was a student of mine at the Art Institute. Our friendship continued after he left school. John called me up one day and said I bought a restaurant and I would love your help in opening it… and our journey began.

YW: What are your favorite recipes?

LR: On our menu I have two favorites. I love the Blue Cheese Onion Rye burger. We will be baking all our own breads. This burger has an onion rye roll, fresh ground beef stuffed with Maytag blue cheese and grilled. Then we top it with Rum caramelized onions and more blue cheese. The other dish I love is our Shrimp Stuffed Pablano Pepper. Fresh shrimp Cajun seasoned, sautéed with onions, garlic, and veggies then stuffed into a roasted pablano pepper. We top the pepper with a Cajun cream sauce. Just the right amount of heat and flavor to take you to the beach!

YW: Who do you consider one of your biggest influences in terms of cooking?

LR: There have been many chefs in my life that have influenced me and taught me great things about cooking. Two of my favorites are Chef Lorenzo Polegri from the Zepplin in Orvieto Italy – he makes everything from fresh local ingredients and combines flavors that give you that warm home cooked meal feeling. The other chef I admire is Chef Massimo Esposito. He owns LaTavola restaurant in Smyrna, TN. He, too, takes local fresh ingredients and creates dishes with passion from his home country. His dishes are appealing to the eye as soon as they are placed in front of you, fill your nose with savory smells, and you can’t wait to taste everything on the plate.

YW: Best thing a patron of your restaurant could say about your food: LR: “I’ll be back and will bring some friends!”. I hope they find a favorite that takes them on a fun flavorful journey or brings back a special memory and leaves them with a full stomach.

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Somewhere Cool 1109 Davenport Blvd, Suite 400 Franklin TN 37069 615.599.1051

HOURS: Monday - Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm

We stay away from assembly-line work and still prepare our dishes fresh upon ordering and entirely from scratch. Our fries are crispy, the steak always cooked to order, and our desserts are available a la mode.

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COMMUNITY PARTNER There are some “pioneers” of dining in Williamson County and one, in particular, is not only that but also a person who gives his all to the organizations and good causes in Williamson County he supports. Andy Marshall is a person in our community that we can truly look at and say ‘Wow, he does it all!’ Andy owns several eateries and says the food business is in his blood and his passion has always been in the kitchen.

Since purchasing Puckett’s Bi-Rite in Leiper’s Fork in 1998, he has since expanded to Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant in Franklin and Nashville and soon opening a Puckett’s in Columbia. More recently, an amazing opportunity to open a second restaurant in Franklin made itself available and their first seafood concept, the Puckett’s Boat House, opened its doors in June, 2012. Andy has also partnered with Joni and Michael Cole to open Gray’s on Main this year, a shared plate concept with a focus on elevated Southern food.

There is no doubt that Andy is doing something right, with several awards for his locations in the past couple years alone, winning multiple Sizzle Awards and voted Best BBQ in Nashville at the People’s Choice Annual BBQ competition. The Nashville Downtown Partnership also awarded the restaurant for Outstanding Business Development, and presented by Governor Bill Haslam. Puckett’s places importance on quality food with a local flair, served in a place with authentic charm. Where else can you listen to the guy who wrote “The Gambler” perform while eating a home-cooked Southern meal that was most likely first created in a family kitchen?

On top of the eateries, Andy was president of the Downtown Franklin Association for four years, currently sits on the executive board for the Heritage Foundation, is the Vice President of the Franklin Theatre and on

the board of the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce. One of his favorite things is to participate in the Franklin High Culinary Arts Program as the Culinary Advisor. The businesses are all members of the state-wide Tennessee Hospitality Association, and Andy sits on their board and is a member of their Education Scholarship Committee.

Andy says the Puckett’s family of restaurants thinks it’s important to give back in any capacity that they can and they do this in several ways, whether it’s donating food to schools and local organizations, or participating in fundraisers. Over the past year, Puckett’s has directly given back to several charities, including: Williamson County CASA, the Boys and Girls Club of Franklin, Mercy Children’s Clinic, Williamson County and so many more.

In February 2013, Puckett’s Boat House launched a “Puckett’s Dollar For Your Thoughts” initiative that will generate dollars for the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County for the next eleven months. The Boat House provides each table with buckets of tape and markers and encourages customers to stick dollar bills with their own custom messages to the restaurant’s ceiling. At the end of the year, all of the money pinned will be gathered and given to the Heritage Foundation!

Andy says, “Small businesses rely on the community and that same community also relies on small businesses to provide a certain quality of life to their town. That give-and-take is the lifeblood of our economy and my family is always grateful for the customers and friends that Puckett’s has in our community.”

YOUR Community Partner:

ANDY MARSHALL

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Jason McConnell – Chef and Entrepreneur Jason McConnell, owner and resident Chef for all of his downtown establishments - The Red Pony, 55 South, Cork & Cow and McConnell House - is intent on bringing the whole experience to his dining patrons.

Utilizing fresh ingredients and time honored as well as new and innovative methods of cooking, a visit to any of his venues is going to provide a delicious culinary experience. How did he end up in this business and what brought him to Franklin, where he has literally transformed the downtown dining scene? We went to find out and Jason graciously answered some of our questions for this month’s Dining Guide feature.

YW: How did you become a chef?

JM: I was studying Political Science at Ole Miss and working part time at City Grocery. After working there and traveling the south with my family, my interest in the culinary world peaked. After earning my Political Science degree at Ole Miss, I attended and graduated from CIA (Culinary Institute) in New York.

YW: What brought you to Williamson County? What were the contributing factors to your opening a restaurant in this area?

JM: I was at a point in transition... waiting to move to Texas to work at a great place called Mansion on Turtle Creek. I decided to come visit my sister who lived in Williamson County. While I was here, I met my wife and the rest is history. At the time, my wife lived in Nashville but we quickly made the decision to move to Franklin. She is from Blytheville, Arkansas and I’m from Rieves, Tennessee which are both very small towns.

We felt like Franklin gave us an awesome balance between the city and the kind of country that we love.

YW: What are your favorite recipes? What are your in house specialties?

JM: Generally, I love seafood recipes. At the restaurants, we change our menus pretty often (based on what is freshest in season and our creative interests) but I’m always sure to offer a great seafood entree. Beyond that, I love comfort food. Food that makes you feel good and a meal that you can share with friends and family. At 55 South I love the oysters and seafood gumbo. Cork and Cow has an awesome Chicken Scallopini... definitely a comfort food dish. And at Red Pony you can never go wrong with the Shrimp and Grits. I love that recipe...

It’s a dish I first learned to cook at City Grocery and have loved ever since.

Also, we love guacamole. We offer it at all three restaurants and make it fresh to order. Can’t go wrong with guac!

YW: Who do you consider one of your biggest influences in terms of cooking?

JM: My biggest culinary influences are my grandparents and mother. My granddad hunted and cooked (2 things I love) and each of these three people held cooking in high regard. Growing up, my Mom had us choose one day a week to cook. We would plan out our meals and go to the grocery for all the ingredients. That was a part of life that always interested and intrigued me.

YW: If you were going out to eat – what type of restaurant would you enjoy and what makes a great dining experience for you?

JM: My wife and I love ethnic food. We like to go out and try different types of food. As far as making the dining experience great, it’s all about sharing good food with great friends and family.

YW: What is the best thing a patron of your restaurants could say about your food?

JM: I believe that what sets us apart is the fact that in addition to our food, we offer good service. If people can walk out the door and say they had a great meal and that people were nice to them, I’m a happy man.

Customer service is important to us. It’s more than the food; it’s the whole experience. We love what we do and we want people to love dining with us.

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2/11/13 4:33 PM

From “Downton”

to O’More College

A very English experience in Dining With all the recent hubbub over a certain show called Downton Abbey – even normally less sophisticated diners, Americans, have taken a keen interest in all things British. Or maybe it’s just the notion of having their own “Carson” to ring the dinner gong and with his able (most of the time) footmen, serve culinary delights of all magnitudes, morning, noon and night. And at tea! But for more of us – a butler is as foreign an idea as taking tea! Recently through a relationship with Williamson County’s O’More College of Design, a little bit of that very English mentality has taken hold here in our neck of the wood thanks to a true blue butler, David Woodfine. Woodfine has been in the culinary arts in some capacity most of his life and spent quite a bit of it employed as a butler throughout Europe and yes, in fact, dined with Kings and Queens. He was the butler to Sir Anthony and Lady Bamford, the founders of JCB Diggers/ Excavators and also served Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hambro – well known for corporate finance as well as horse breeding and racing. But perhaps ever so much more impressive is his role as butler to his Grace, the Duke of Marlborough at Blenheim Palace near Oxford. In his role there, he had the opportunity to manage a large estate and help in the throwing of lavish events and outings including hunting parties and large banquets.

Waiting on a Prince or Princess of Wales was not unheard of.

Thanks to Dr. Mark Hilliard of O’More College, presenting a paper on the Art and Science of Teaching as part of the Oxford Roundtable at Jesus College, University of Oxford – this undeniably fascinating character has now been introduced to our little corner of the less dignified world. But Mark and David are determined to change that! Establishing an English Society has long been a goal of Hilliard’s and now with Woodfine’s help and expertise, the pieces are coming together. After a successful American publishing of David’s book “From Kitchen to High Table” through O’More Publishing, the two have now set about to bring the finer aspects of dining to Williamson Countians.

The book features numerous recipes and dining experiences David has perfected and experienced himself during his career.

Ultimately, the renderings and instructions on how to perfectly set a table, who sits where, how to serve and from what direction and the like, are all included. It is every host’s Bible of sorts. In addition to publishing the book here in the States, O’More will also have David as their special guest throughout the next year at several unique events featuring dining and of course the experience of having a butler. This includes several events associated with O’More’s newly founded “The English Society” which will be a Private, Prestigious, and Quintessentially English Society at O’More College, so says the brochure. Donors and members will have the chance to join at varying levels and partake in varying degrees of some very English type activities including A British Tea Guild, English Garden Club and the Oxford High Table. David will be here in May to help host the first High Tea event and will also be auctioned off in the coming year, so that yes, even one of Williamson County’s fair estates may engage the services of a butler – at least for one evening!

For more information on the English Society at O’More go to www.omorecollege.edu/english-society and to purchase a copy of “From Kitchen to High Table,” you may do so at O’More College located at 423 South Margin Street. Look for more information on upcoming events online at www.yourwilliamson.com.

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Voted Best Sports Grill in Middle Tennessee

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS Join us each Thursday for a series in cooking demonstrations. Sip wine while our chefs instruct.

Take home both new skills as well as new recipes to impress friends and family.

MARCH EVENTS:

Each week will feature a new cuisine and classes may be taken as an individual or in groups.

Taste of Williamson

Thursday 6:30-8:30pm Reservations Required Limited Spots Available $75/person Series of 4 Classes, $260/person Food Tasting & House Wine Included

Scheduled Classes:

The First Course - 2/21 The Cocktail Party - 2/28 Sunday Mornings - 3/7 Franklin Nights - 3/14 Seafood - 4/4 Pasta & Italian - 4/11 The Orient - 4/18 Cheese and Charcuterie - 4/25 Cooking Demos located at McConnell House: 108 Bridge Street in Franklin, TN 615-595-6070 or www.McConnellHouse.com

March 10th (at Cool Springs Galleria)

March 12th

Susan G. Komen Pink Tie Event

(at Jonathan’s Green Hills honoring seven men who have made great strides in 2012 to find cures for breast cancer)

March 17th

St. Patrick’s Day Party (at all Jonathan’s locations)

March 19th

March Madness Begins

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When you come to Judge Bean’s, we want you to feel at home. We want you to have good, home-cooked food straight off the pit, side dishes that will make your mouth water and an experience that is unique to our place. That’s a tall order, but it’s a promise. We do our very best to make good on our promise every day we open our doors. At Judge Bean’s, a lot of folks say we have our own vibe. And that is true. We’re not your typical BBQ joint.

We’re better than that.

Locally Owned & Operated 7022 Church St. East, Brentwood 615-823-2280 Web: www.judgebeans.com FB: www.facebook.com/judgebeans

Daily Beverage Specials and Catering & To-Go Orders

Gold-medalist

chocolatier

opens his first store in Franklin, TN

Paul Burnash Chocolatier and Executive Pastry chef opened his first chocolate store and art gallery in Franklin in November. The store is conveniently located on Frazier Drive and Mallory Lane, behind Chuy’s and across from Chick-Fil-A. Paul’s Chocolate Gallery carries a selection of timeless classics, locally-infused flavors and nostalgic flavors for every season. And don’t forget to ask about the “Chocolate Wine Corks” (patent pending).

Paul creates chocolate masterpieces. Some of the larger pieces range from a chocolate treasure chest to a Salvador Dali-esque chocolate violin and piano to an ornate Faberge Egg, or something smaller such as a designer inspired chocolate purse or stiletto shoe. All of the pieces are made from the highest quality chocolate and are meant to be consumed. Presently he is making beautifully decorated chocolate Easter Eggs, ranging in various sizes. Create a unique and tailored corporate gift or corporate gift basket with Paul that your client will love. Paul’s Chocolate Gallery makes gifts and party favors for special occasions. Collaborate with Paul to make the baptism, wedding, anniversary, new baby and milestone birthday centerpiece and party favors that are much more thoughtful and unique.

Paul has been making stunning desserts and chocolate works of art for over 25 years. He brings technical expertise and art to chocolate. He’s a gold medalist many times over by American Culinary Federation. His works have been noted by top food journalists and featured in Bon Appetit and Conde Nast Traveler magazines. His training consists of culinary school and apprenticing under world-renowned and pastry champion Master Pastry Chef Gilles Renusson, and in the art center of the world Paris, France, under world-known Master Pastry Chef and author Joel Bellouet. His career carried him across 4 star and 5 star country clubs, restaurants and hotels throughout Michigan and Maryland. The last twelve years he served as Executive Pastry Chef at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Stop in anytime; it’s always fun to see and try new things Paul has created! Store Hours are Monday - Saturday, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm.

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Bronze Sponsors

Mike Terry, Dan Brown & Bill Barnes

Amy McCullough & Michael Monday

Susan Monday & Treva Eldridge

Sylvia Pinson, Charlene Judd & Ann Pennington

David & Kathy Anderson

Kevin Howard, Steve Morris, Jean Peyton & Travis Anderson

David & Cheryl Graham

Paul Perutelli, Bruce Hancock & George Campbell

FAT TUESDAY PARTY Story & Photography by K. York

It was a sea of orange as the Williamson County Chapter of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association hosted the 13th annual “Fat Orange Mariam Kohl, Sissy & Jim Miller

Rachel & James Selleh & Lucinda Hall

Tuesday” party at the Brentwood Country Club. Alumni and guests enjoyed a fabulous Cajun feast and had the chance to bid on unique items in the silent auction. All funds raised will benefit the Williamson County UT Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment of the UT School of Music.

Andrew Moore, Angela Canestrari

Patsy & Larry Hutcheson

Heather Vollmer & Shelli Bithe

Randy Smith & Jeff Hohl

Chris Abbay & Kathy Hancock

Ashley Howell, Christi Griffin & Scott Brown

Lucinda Hall & Laura Morris

Leighton & Melissa Linning

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DESIGNING YOUR SPACE

Chris Carlisle

DECORATING & DESIGN

Carlisle Interiors

“Garden 6”. Photography by Jake Loyd

Inspirational Gardens ALBERT HADLEY, A NASHVILLE TREASURE…

Over a dozen landscape designers recently participated in the 2013 “Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville” at the Nashville Convention Center. Gorgeous landscaping and inspirational garden vignettes were on display as a special tribute to the late Nashville native and interior designer, Albert Hadley.

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For nearly three decades, Albert Hadley became world-renowned as an interior designer. In 1962, Hadley formed a partnership with “Sister” Parish and established Parish-Hadley Associates. As a principal, Hadley and Mrs. Parish transformed countless residential interiors into exquisite spaces. Hadley was an inspiration to many distinguished clients including the Kennedy White House, former Vice President and Mrs. Albert Gore, Diane Sawyer, Mike Nichols, Happy Rockefeller and Ann Getty to name a few. Hadley was also known to mentor many young designers who have become well known in their own right, including Bunny Williams, David Kleinberg, Thomas Hamel and Brian J. McCarthy.

Six gardens were on display at the Antiques and Garden show, along with an impressive Entry Garden. In memory of Mr. Hadley, each design team chose a unique Hadleydesigned wallpaper to use as inspiration for the gardens.

The “Entry Garden” was designed with the combined talents of Stephen Wells, of Wells Design Associates, Inc., Jonathan Savage, of Savage Interior Design and Katie Harwell, of Savage Interior Design. The garden included the use of Hadley’s signature color red as an accent along with Hadley’s favorite starburst mirror as the focal point.

Savage studied at American University in London, England and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

from O’More College of Design in historical Franklin. Wells has been a member of the Botanical Gardens Oversight Committee at Cheekwood Botanical Garden, the Antiques and Garden Show Board of Directors and the Nashville CARES fundraiser Artrageous.

All of the gardens were exquisite, including Garden 6, which was masterfully created by Brian Gilleland and Kathi Medlin Gilleland of Poise & Ivy, Nashville artist, Lorne Quarles, along with Alfredo Varela, owner of True Foundations Concrete, Inc. and John Skelley of Southern Lights. This space blossomed with delicate daffodils and beautiful stone features, including Mexican beach-pebbled pathways winding through yucca “color guards” in a trio of planters and red twig dogwood stems atop a tall urn. The spiral shapes and flowing lines of stone depicted the curves in Hadley’s wallpaper, “Tree of Life”.

Brian Gilleland offered, “the plants were chosen with similar form, such as the corylus avellana “contorted filbert” tree, Chinese juniper “blue alps” topiary tree and the two varieties of heuchera, “venus” and “plum pudding”.” A unique twist included the placement of an upright bass and Quarle’s original painting displayed on an artist’s easel in a secluded seating area. During the show, you could hear the music of the upright bass played by Sam Gilleland, son of Brian and Kathi Gilleland. The idea was to be inspired by music and art while in the garden.

Garden 5 was inspired by Hadley’s wallpaper “Dotsi.” Landscape architect Anne Daigh of Anne Daigh Landscape Architect, LLC said, “it reminded me of an animal print which led me to the idea of the safari theme. The stacked yellow cages filled with rocks reflected the basket weave pattern in the wallpaper to create the walls of the garden.”

Daigh, along with Joe Hamilton and Johnny Paulk of Siteworks, LLC, created a Savannah biome with an acacia tree and three topiary safari animals, including an elephant, lion and giraffe. As an extra tribute to Hadley, Daigh added tortoise shell glasses with rose-colored lenses, which were part of Hadley’s iconic look.

“Garden 6”. Photography by Jake Loyd

“Garden 5” with Anne Daigh of Anne Daigh Landscape Architect Photography by Chris Carlisle

I was also drawn to Garden 2, simply called “Stars.” A twinkling delight from every angle, “Stars” featured a golden gourd standing tall amongst tiny stars that seemingly fell from the sky onto the sprawling two-tone, zigzag grass garden. Garden 2 was created through the combined efforts of Ben Page, of Page Duke Landscape Architects, along with Greg Shaw and James Hagwood of Southern Scape.

Here is one of my favorite quotes from “Albert Hadley: “The Story of America’s Preeminent Interior Designer” – “Flair is a primitive kind of style. It is innate and cannot be taught. It can be polished and refined.

When a person has flair, a grounding in the principle of design, and self-discipline, that person has the potential of being an outstanding designer.” The 2013 Antiques and Garden Show was a most stunning collection of displays by many outstanding designers and most assuredly an inspiration to all that attended.

“Garden 2”. Photography by Chris Carlisle

“Garden 5” Photography by Brett Warren

Contact Chris at: 615.887.1609 or chris@carlisleinteriors.com

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This fun evening pre event to the huge annual Patricia Hart Luncheon, was hosted by Dr. Joe and Dru Otterpohl and featured a sports-theme with a view of college sports from Vanderbilt head baseball coach Tim Corbin and his wife, Maggie and led by local broadcast legend George Plaster. The fundraiser benefited United Way of Williamson County and their Patricia Hart Society. Steve Gill was the guest auctioneer and conducted a live auction for items which included a trip for two to the final round of The Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, a "Sex and the City" girlfriends' getaway in New York City and a Scotland Championship Golf Experience at Carnoustie Golf Links and Fairmont St Andrews' Torrance Course.

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DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN TENNESSEE

O’MORE DESIGNER SHOW HOUSE APRIL 5 - 21, 2013 MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10 AM - 4 PM SUNDAY: 12 PM - 4PM

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O’MORE SHOW HOUSE:

THE BEST OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE DESIGN IN DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN

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Two-Week April Event Presented by Traditional Home Magazine

or more than 40 years, O’More College of Design has produced some of Middle Tennessee’s top interior designers. Now, alumni spanning the decades are partnering on the O’More Show House at Berry Cottage, to be held April 5-21 in downtown Franklin. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit college’s Interior Design department.

As part of Traditional Home magazine’s 2013 National Show House Tour, the event will feature 17 leading designers, all graduates of O’More’s award-winning interior design program. The 4,000 square-foot transitional Shingle-style home is currently under construction on Berry Circle, located just off of Lewisburg Avenue and adjacent to the College’s campus in downtown Franklin.

Other participating events on the national tour are being held in West Palm Beach, Fla.; Greensboro, N.C.; Sag Harbor, N.Y.; Napa Valley, Calif.; and New York City.

“Traditional Home is thrilled to partner with O’More College of Design since we believe strongly that it’s important to recognize the impact of a quality design education on the industry,” said Ann Maine, Traditional Home editor-in-chief.

“This is a unique opportunity for the College to showcase the

talent they’ve cultivated, while helping to support the next generation of designers. We’re excited to share this inspiring story and wonderful design with our readers across the country.”

The concept was the vision of Ashlyn Hines and her business partner, Dan Daniel, both principals in Franklin-based Bristol Development. The company has worked with O’More interior design students on a number of projects, including model units in the ICON in Nashville’s Gulch area and the Bell Historic apartments in Franklin.

“We have been very impressed with the level of talent coming out of O’More, and their alumni roster reads like a who’s-who of Nashville-area designers,” Hines said. “When we bought the property, we thought it would be a great way to raise money for the College. It’s such a neat concept, and one we think will be well received.”

Bob Parks Realty, Haynes Galleries and Grand Avenue are presenting sponsors.

Project Manager JoAnne Haynes, an O’More alum and a seventime Nashville Parade of Homes winner, is also participating as a designer. She’s been on-site near daily, coordinating both the construction of the home and all of the design teams as they work on their individual spaces.

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“There’s something very exciting about working with the graduates from the first classes and those of recent years to bring together a cohesive and classically designed show house,” she said. “As we near completion and begin to see finished concepts coming to life, the long hours we’ve all put in are so worth it.

This house is going to be spectacular.”

Other design firms—some with two O’More alums involved— include R. Higgins Interiors, Dana Goodman Interiors, Savage Interior Design, Timeless Interiors, Kitchen & Bath Images, K. Evers Interiors, Mark Simmons Interiors, Kitchell & Brown Interiors, Kim Zimmer Interior Design, Scarlett Scales Antiques, Starbuck Designers Inc., and Sandler Design Group LLC.

Kathy Sandler, Allied ASID (Class of 2004) has designed an incredible storage studio, which takes advantage of unused space in the eaves of the home.

Kathleen Evers, ASID (Class of 1985) is designing the master suite. Current O’More junior Sadhna Williams is interning with K. Evers Interiors this semester.

Drapery maker Camille Moore and Jonathan Savage, ASID, IIDA (Class of 2008) discuss Savage Interior Design’s plans for the breakfast room.

Numerous national suppliers, including Kohler, GE Monogram, Shaw, Belgard and Smokey Mountain Tops, are providing product at deeply discounted rates in support of the College’s mission.

Walking through the home, one is struck immediately with the level of thought that went into each space—not just the aesthetics, but the function. Take, for instance, the laundry/mud room just off the two-car garage. Designer Jennifer Markanich, of Timeless Interiors, describes it as a compact, functional space infused with charm through color, fabrics and spotlight pieces.

“There’s no window in this room, so we used a custom mirror to bounce light around,” says. “It’s a challenging space, Jonathan Savage, ASID,Markanich IIDA (with drapery Moore),warm and cool colors, added which makes itmaker fun. Camille We’ve mixed Savage Interior Design (Class of 2008). some vintage and reproduction pieces and packed a lot of features Doing breakfast room. in to what we think is a very well-conceived room.”

Just off the kitchen, it features loads of built-ins, a full-sized refrigerator, a recycling center, a cutting and potting area for flowers, plenty of storage and, of course, a washer and dryer.

Upstairs, the ergonomic sensibilities continue. At the top of the stairs is a finished storage studio, including more built-ins and areas to stash things like suitcases and bins of seasonal clothing.

There’s even a dedicated space for wrapping gifts! And just down the hall, the second-level family room includes its own wet bar and refrigerator for snacks during movie time.

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This three-bedroom, three-bath (plus two half-baths!), masterdown home is perfect for a family, or a couple who wants to have ample space for visitors to stay in comfort. Located within easy walking distance of downtown Franklin, and with an incredible landscape plan, it may be closer to a B&B when these designers are through!

More information on the O’More Show House, including project plans, photos and a full list of designers, can be found at www.omoreshowhouse.com.

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Vicki Edwards, ASID, NKBA (Class of 1982) of Kitchen and Bath Images in Brentwood is designing the kitchen.

The upstairs hallway and family room are being designed by Kim Zimmer, ASID, NCIDQ (Class of 2004), with the assistance of current O’More interior design students. Zimmer is also an O’More faculty member.

Jennifer Markanich, Allied ASID, NKBA (Class of 2008) has created the ultimate laundry/mud room.

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Join us May 4th for our Spring Sale Party & Cookout! design and visual communications. The College is located in the historic district of downtown Franklin, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.omorecollege.edu.

As the largest upscale shelter magazine in America, Traditional Home celebrates the union of timeless design with modern living, inspiring 5 million design lovers to reinterpret classic elegance in a thoroughly personal way. From home, garden, and green living to food, entertaining, and travel, the magazine is a tribute to quality, craftsmanship, authenticity, and family—a trusted resource that respects the past, lives in the present, and embraces products designed for the future. For more information, please visit www.traditionalhome.com. For more information regarding the magazine’s new online companion, TRADHome, please visit www.tradhomemag.com.

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FEATURED EVENT

For one night only, the area’s best chefs unite to raise money for United Way of Williamson County and its partner agencies.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center presents Taste of Williamson at CoolSprings Galleria featuring samples of favorite creations from restaurants, caterers and hotels.

Ticketholders will meet chefs, sip their favorite beverage, taste foods and enjoy musical entertainment as they stroll from station to station.

This event is proudly brought to you by the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce and CoolSprings Galleria.

Sunday, March 10, 2013 Added bonus this year!

7-9 p.m.

Taste & Taste Again!

CoolSprings Galleria March 11-16 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin Restaurant Week Tickets are $45 each in advance Receive 10% off when and $50 at the door. you present your ticket at any Taste & Taste Again! participating restaurant or caterer

Proceeds from this event support programs that are creating opportunities for a better life for all in Williamson County.

We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable and when people have good health.

For additional information, please contact United Way of Williamson County at (615) 771-2312.

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March 2013 Events: YOUR Williamson looks forward to providing coverage of these events in March.

Additional events and community activities will be available online at www.yourwilliamson.com’s interactive full community calendar coming soon!

March 9th

Battle of Thompson Station Reenactment Homestead Manor

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Taste of Williamson CoolSprings Galleria 7:00 pm tasteofwilliamson.com

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Restaurant Week Call 615.771.2312

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2013 Spring & Prom Fashion Show Belk at CoolSprings Galleria 1:00 pm carnette@uwwc.org

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Karen Haberer & Peggy Stout

Jill Hudson, Jeannine Rjose, Beth Lohman & Martha Wolfe

Kristi Sylvester & Heather Redington

Ruth Leach & Hattie Baines

HeART to Heart LUNCHEON Story & photography by K. York

Danielle McMorran & Babs Teirno

Yvonne Davis & Martia Patty

Pam Bryant, Kiplyn Ferrell & Sandra Putnam

Rebekah Smith, April Johnston & Lita Miller

Leah Beth Bartley & Summer Friesen

Shara Ketchum, Kim Hamil & Ashley Webster

Heather Hill & Carla Arnette

Liz Boye , Ann Buchanan & Claudette Heithcock

Lisa Harkins & Linda Jackson

Laura Wilczek & Kathryn Honig

Myrte Veach & Cheryl Stewart

Sharon Powlus, Jill Buffy, Vicki Beaver & Debbie Whiten

Carol Bond & Andrea McNally

The Patricia Hart Society hosted the HeART to Heart Luncheon at the Embassy Suites of Cool Springs. This annual event honors Women of Inspiration and raises funds for community programs funded by the United Way of Williamson County. Heather Redington, Gina Iser and Jennifer Schultz were recognized for overcoming overwhelming challenges in their lives and were nominated for the 2013 Woman of Inspiration.

Gina Iser received the award. The tenacity of these women and the caring of this community make everyone a winner. Congratulations to all the nominees!

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Rich & Elizabeth Paschall & Brad Myers

BGA SONGWRITERS’ NIGHT Story & Photography by K. York

Jenne Morrison & Jill McMurray

The Arts Council at Battle Ground Academy hosted the 16th Annual Songwriters’ Night at the Franklin Theatre on Main Street. The School bands, the Giant Steps and Vanguard, along with songwriters, Pat McLaughlin, Danny Myrick, Casey Beathard, Leslie Satcher, Keith Stegall, David Lee and legendary country music icon Lee Greenwood, entertained the packed house. This major fundraising event helps promote and enhance the arts at BGA.

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WITH ANDREA DAVIS Your Williamson’s gal about town for everything arts, culture & leisure

ARTISTS: Jolan Grigsby & Kayleigh Miller

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For several years, The Frist Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Nashville has invited student artists from schools in Williamson County to display pieces in their exhibit of student work. Elementary and middle school art teachers get to select two works per grade level and high school art teachers get to select two works from each art course offered at their schools.

I found out about the exhibit through a friend’s Facebook post showing her son with his art at The Frist. Not long after that, I received an email from another friend saying that her daughter’s piece had also been selected. Both of these children are near and dear to my heart so I had to share their art!

First is Jolan Grigsby, a first grader at Johnson Elementary in Franklin. His art teacher, Cassie Stephens, said that they have been traveling Europe in art class this year. Transported by hot air balloon, their first stop was Paris, France. Stephens explained that Jolan began his piece by choosing the colors to paint his sky and clouds. Then he added green painted paper for the land. Next, he learned how to draw and cut out the Eiffel Tower. Once complete, he learned all about hot air balloons and how they work. After creating his own, he added a snapshot of himself to the basket of the balloon. Jolan said that it was a lot of fun and he really likes Mrs. Stephens’ class. He was excited and surprised to be chosen and couldn’t wait for his parents to see it.

My next little artist is Kayleigh Miller. Also in the first grade, Kayleigh attends Westwood Elementary in Fairview. Her art teacher, Tom Tjornehoj, said, “Kayleigh’s crayon-resist watercolor painting had been high on my list for the Frist for quite some time now. Art is a very personal thing - I believe it comes from the soul and in determining which pieces of student art are ‘better’ or ‘best’ is truly a matter of personal opinion. There are some technical aspects involved, but much of it is purely visceral.

And Kayleigh’s landscape scene definitely hit me from the perspective of personal appeal - I loved the effect she achieved in use of watercolor over crayon in her artwork - colors, lines, and shapes.” Kayleigh said she was excited when her teacher read it to out loud to the class that she had been chosen and happy that her work will be on display in downtown Nashville. She also said that Art is one of her favorite subjects and she loves to paint grass, hills, clouds, trees, the sun, the moon and other things you would see outdoors in the colors you see them in real life. She liked the three trees in her work the best because they were all different sizes due to the distance where they were located. She had a lot of fun doing this and she loves having the chance to be creative.

I love that these children and so many others are enjoying art and getting to display it in such a grand way. It seems that the teachers are doing a great job of allowing the children to express themselves and explore their creative sides. Everyday there are kids that come home with art and say, “Let’s put it up on the fridge,” but kids like Jolan and Kayleigh say, “Let’s put it up at The Frist!”

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MUSIC: Andrew Fromm If you ever want to see the “creatives” of Williamson County, you can always find some in downtown Franklin in one of the local coffee shops. They’re meeting with others in their field or sitting with their MacBook’s open, working on their latest song, story, or whatever else they are creating. One of those “creatives” that I run into from time to time, while getting my “venti iced non-fat white chocolate mocha no whip” (in case anyone ever needs to know), is Andrew Fromm. Andrew is a songwriter that was introduced to me a few years ago through a mutual friend. If you’re like me, when you think of a songwriter in Nashville, bar lights, open mic nights and the hopes of a cut on the next Lady A album comes to mind. However, Andrew does not fit that mold. He’s a Jersey boy that already found success before coming to Music City. I’d like to say he got his big break one night in New York, but “big break” doesn’t seem to define what happened. It should be more like his “ginormous life changing experience.” He sang a song he wrote called “I Need You Tonight” at a birthday party for a friend. A lot of industry executives were there, including the Senior Director of A&R for Jive Records. He told Andrew he wanted his song for a band called The Backstreet Boys, unknown in the U.S. at the time. This lead into Andrew’s first cut being on The Backstreet Boys’ Millennium album that sold 25 million copies. See how “big break” just doesn’t seem to fit?

Since that night in New York, Andrew has had an amazing career. In addition to The Backstreet Boys, he’s written songs for NSYNC, Selena Gomez, Marc Anthony, Jesse McCartney and many, many more. He won the Pop Contemporary Song of the Year at the 42nd Annual Dove Awards for the #1 single “Beautiful, Beautiful” performed by Francesca Battistelli. Several of his songs have appeared on some of the “Wow Hits” albums and the list goes on…

Andrew has perfected his craft through his writing style that he calls “ the channeling effect”. This is where the sound of the chord inspires him to want to sing something over the top of it, like a natural occurrence. He says he just knows what the music is supposed to do. With no pre-meditation, he can just sit down and write a song. I’ve seen him do it and it looks as easy for him as breathing.

Andrew says he loves to see the reactions of people and how songs that he has written have affected their lives. A girl once wrote to him and said her boyfriend got killed by a drunk driver. The night before he died he sang “I Need You Tonight” in her ear.

This is a memory she will always have and a reminder to Andrew of what a special gift songwriting can be. He says songs leave “little stamps on life.”

Recently, a lot of Andrew’s focus has been on the business side of music. He says he likes how this allows him to use both sides of his brain. Through Fromm Consulting LLC, he has brokered millions and millions of sales of music publishing catalogs all over the world, including the sale of producer Timbaland’s catalog (Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott, Britney Spears, Aaliyah etc.).

His music business ventures continue to grow, but he says he will always continue to write.

Andrew has been a Franklin resident for six and a half years. He says he moved from the New York Music scene to Nashville because it’s more structured and has a “9 to 5” mentality. It’s also more conducive to having a family. Now with a beautiful wife and baby boy, he definitely made the right decision to come down south and we’re glad to have him!

THEATER: Traces I’ve been writing about my experience with the theater for a while now, but this is the first time that I’m writing “post-production.” There’s a lot that goes into a show before it hits that stage and I love being a part of it. However, sharing my experience with this particular show had to be after seeing it. Traces is like nothing I have ever seen before. It’s almost difficult to describe, but I will give it my best shot.

Have you ever been to a big city and stopped to watch the street performers? I’ve seen children doing back flips on Beale Street in Memphis, artists on Jackson Square in New Orleans surrounded by painted live statues, New York dance crews in Times Square and of course lots and lots of singers in Broadway shows in Nashville. Imagine the best of all types of street performances that you’ve ever seen channeled in to seven performers, train them to be in the circus and give them access to the greatest theaters in the world with all the props, lighting, music and everything else that entails and you’ve got Traces.

This 7 Fingers Production could be called an “Urban Cirque de Soleil,” but there’s just more to it. The performers are acrobats, singers, musicians, dancers and artists, but they let you know who they are as people and what they are about. They’re not actors. They’re on the stage as themselves. It’s emotional, funny, intimate and exhilarating, maybe even a little confusing at times. Not everyone will “get it”, but ALL will be entertained. To find out more, go to www.tracesusa.com

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Patrick Jackson & Meghan Shanley

Vicki Garrett & Neal Anderson

Susan & Patrick Moody

Rob & Amy Fisher

Mardi Gras Krewe Party Story & Photography by Sarah Bailey

Michael Nunnally & Phil Bolger

Tim Repass & Steve King

Kecia Burchan & Gabe Pizzillo

Paul Medlin (Ex Director), Laura Robertson & Adam Woynaroski

This exciting event held at The Cajun Steamer in Franklin was a pre-party for the Mardi Gras Ball, “Basin Street Blues” event. All proceeds went to My Friend’s House to enable the youth served by this wonderful organization to have further opportunities and improve their quality of life.

The nominees for the 2013 Mardi Gras Royal Court were all on hand to sell tickets to raise money for My Friend’s House. The nominees that raised the most money for the cause were named King and Queen of the Mardi Gras Ball. A live and silent auction were also held during the lively party.

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The Washington Law Firm, PLLC Entertainment Law | Art and Museum Law | Equine Law Angie Washington is an attorney in the Nashville law office of The Washington Law Firm, PLLC, where she represents visual and musical artists, art galleries, personal managers & authors in Entertainment Law, including contracts, music, copyright, trademark, and intellectual property including licensing and civil litigation. In addition, Angie advises nonprofit boards on organizational management, due diligence, and fundraising.

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FATHER SON BOWL Story & Photography by K. York

Blake & Perry Tarkington,Dalton Rector

Jay & Jaydon Chisom

Jeff Simmons, Caree Clark, Maria Williams & Adam Cox

Jennifer, Annelise & Keith Akers

Rainey Team

Nearly 1000 participants signed up for the 2013 Father & Son Bowl Game that was held on Lasko Field in Franklin. This fun event started with a backyard game of flag football in Spring Hill seven years ago and now is a huge community wide event. Darin and Caree Clark believe in the important roles of fathers in family, community and our county and through this event promote the significance of a father’s positive involvement in their sons lives. Over $20,000 has been raised for fatherless boys by supporting Justice and Mercy International and Franktown through this event.

Corey, Danny & Miles Bonn

Drake & Tristan Garrison

Aidan & Shannon Smylie

Skyler ,Parker ,Kevin, Seth & Daesha Page

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Mardi Gras Ball Story & photography by K. York

It’s a celebration that is held around the world and in February, party goers gathered to celebrate Mardi Gras, Williamson County also gathered on our “ Bourbon Street “ at the Embassy Suites in Cool Springs. The 9th Annual Mardi Gras Ball is the largest annual fundraiser fort My Friend’s House Family & Children’s Services, a local non profit that serves at risk, neglected and abused youth and their families. It was a spectacular evening with a four course dinner, dancing and the presentation of The 2013 Royal Court. Congratulations to Bridget Damberg Shaw and Jeff Hopmayer who were crowned their majesties for raising the most funds this year for MFH.

Rick Marino, Lysa Stagnato, Rita Hamlet, Rick & Jill Zahner

Ron & Sandra Nichols, Pete & Betty Mosley

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The Royal Mardi Gras Court Mike & Chris Meyer

David Andrews & Lisa Nease

Preston & Debra Black, Laura Allison & Jeremy Flax

Janie Yeager, Lisa Gleeson, Kim Helper & Kate Yeager

Bridget & Megan Shaw, Delaney Damberg

John & Monica Willow, Julie & Scott Murphy

Donice Alford & Vickie Hellmer

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Their Royal Highnesses King Jeff Hopmayer & Queen Bridget Shaw

Rita Johnson, Denise, Jerre, & Trisha Richards, Ann Dobbs

Regan & Mark Dougall, Linda Dunbar

Evan & Cindy Barnard

Andy & Jan Marshall

Kelly & Doug Stogner

Eunetta Kready, Suzanne Holloway & Lynn Davis

Chad Connery, Heather Mainegra, Denise Andre & Richard Cash

Jeff Hopmayer & Denise Cummins

Trudy Bloodworth & Cindy Drafts

Ladd & Janet Cooksey

Amelia Bufford & Sharon Carroll

Kevin Hacker, Julie & Tommy Lynch

Judy Carre, Lee & Sandra Engstrand

Colleen & Clay McCoy

Nancy & Charles Sargent, Pat Cannon , Byron & Lisa Carson

Zane Martin & Brooke Crigger

Theresa Walls & Sara Stanton

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Jessie Rucker, Cathy McKnight, Debbie Sturdivant & Suzanne Simmons

Jay Johnson & Karen Kirby

Lupe Jaramillo, Cyndi Shalboub, Joan Hunter, Innocent & Selorm Dargbey

FABULOUS FRIENDS FOR AFRICA Story & Photography by K. York

Jeff Moss &Colleen Reiley

The Fabulous Friends for Africa Valentine Dance was held in Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin earlier this month. Five years ago a group of women celebrated the milestone of turning 50 years old by raising money to meet the needs of African citizens and to date these Friends have raised approximately $300,000 for African Leadership. This year the proceeds will also support Exile International, a local ministry that provides aid to the children of Uganda and the DR Congo who have been traumatized by war. This is always a fun event with a delicious dinner, silent auction and entertainment. Can you think of anything more amazing in life than helping change the life of someone in need?

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Will & Caroline Peeples

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Emily Tell, Thoko Mkwanazi, Rossi Turner, Rachel & Don Serina

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Nina & Matt Ingham

Doug & Erica Oliver, Katie & Jeremy Creech

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Nick Novakovich & Alexis Devere

Caroline Cone, Cynthia Weatherly, Jerry & Christine Bowen

Jane Carroll & Julie Hawley

Kathleen Goff & Aaron Weber

Jeni & Jeremy Davis

Clint Southern, Brandi Kelley & Grant Jackson

Bob & Carol Carlyon, Lisa & Mike Dennison

Lori Brooks, Lisa Oesch, Angela Sneed, Brooks Marie Sneed & Libby Brooks

Julia Morton, Victoria Buechel, Wendy Sadler & Kari Russell

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Story & Photography by Sarah Bailey The Classical Academy of Franklin hosted a celebrity Songwriters’ Night at the historic Franklin Theatre in January. The night began with a reception and silent auction and then the main event for the evening, the concert. The event was headlined by award-winning singers/songwriters Dave Barnes, The Warren Brothers, Jason Sellers and Grammy winner Josh Kear. Performers also included BE Music and Entertainment artist Ashley Brandenburg, Christian artist Nathan Clark George, Nashville Star season two finalist, Lance Miller and David Tolliver of the duo Halfway to Hazard. Proceeds benefit TCA’s Annual Fund, which supplements operating and scholarship expenses not covered by student tuition.

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BLACK TIE AFFAIR Story & photography by K York The African American Heritage Society held their 12th Annual Black Tie Affair at the Embassy Suites in Cool Springs in early February. Family ancestry dating back to the 1850’s and beyond, gave the Perkins Jordan Family the distinguished honor of being the 2013 recipients of the Pioneer Family Award. American Idol Finalist, Melinda Doolittle, served as honorary chairperson for this year’s event. Music by Julius Fisher and the Genius Band and a special treat by Ms. Doolittle entertained the crowd. It was a night to honor the roots of Black History in Williamson Co.

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Williamson Medical Center announces new Chief Medical Officer WMC has announced that Starling C. Evins, M.D., chief of staff for 17 years, will serve in the newly created position of chief medical officer. In his new role, he will serve as a liaison between WMC’s administration and the medical to foster a fully functioning clinically integrated network. Evins, who joined WMC’s staff nearly 30 years ago, is a board certified urologist and is no longer seeing patients and will focus on his new role at WMC full time. Replacing Evins as chief of staff is Sam Bastian who was formerly the vice chief of staff under Evins. He will be replaced by Heather Rupe, D.O., who is an OB/GYN with Women’s Group of Franklin. Williamson Medical Center, a 185 hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. For more information visit www.williamsonmedicalcenter. org.

Seven Acre Cotton Gin Park to be open by Sesquicentennial The Civil War Trust (CWT) and Franklin’s Charge have made history once again—seven acres of battlefield have been purchased from underneath of development and fundraising is complete. The CWT closed at the end of December on the Domino’s strip center, the centerpiece of a three-year campaign that included multiple parcels and fundraising totaling more than $3.2 million. Today, $67,000 in pledges to Franklin’s Charge is all that remains for the property to be owned by the battlefield preservation organization, free and clear. Three houses will be relocated from the property, and tenants will remain in the strip center until they can be moved to new locations. By early 2014, the lot should be cleared and a team of historians along with Franklin’s Charge President Paul Gaddis, Dr. Carroll Van West, Thomas Flagel and Eric Jacobson, will begin archaeological surveying and research. By the Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Franklin in November of 2014, the Carter Cotton Gin Park will be open to the public.

The Domino’s strip center property is being purchased through a federally funded Enhancement Grant administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, along with funds from the CWT’s fundraising and local efforts

by Franklin’s Charge. For more information, visit www.franklinscharge.com or call Stacey Watson, 595-0636.

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SELF IMPROVEMENT

YOUR BEST SELF

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ACCEPTANCE

By Connie Haley, Life Coach

Remember the song, “Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down” ? Well, I’m actually OK with Mondays, or even one rainy day, but string a couple gloomy days together and my energy level and productivity take a nose dive. It was during one of these recent doldrums that I contemplated why I couldn’t just accept the lack of sunshine and get on with things. Other people seem to function just fine when the sun disappears for a few days; why couldn’t I? I realized acceptance was where I needed to start with ominous weather and any other undesirable life condition.

Acceptance does not mean that we are happy that things are the way they are. It just means we are at peace with the situation and not using our energy wishing things were different. Why struggle with reality? Byron Kate, author of Loving What Is, states, “When you argue with reality, you lose, but only 100% of the time.” With odds like that, it is in our best interest to lean into life situations and embrace the reality of what is. With this mindset, we are better equipped to manage our thoughts and adapt to the situation at hand.

Acceptance does not mean denying or ignoring our feelings about a situation. As humans, we have a variety of painful emotions. They are our teachers; allow them to run their course. Stifling them will only serve to prolong their existence. Pain is an unavoidable part of being human.

Suffering, on the other hand, is not. Whenever we add unnecessary negative emotions to our pain, we have created suffering. An example of suffering would be telling yourself you will never find another love interest after a break up.

Acceptance is not about condoning undesirable behavior from others. Other people’s bad behavior is always about them, not us. Realizing that it isn’t personal enables us to have compassion for them as fellow, imperfect humans. With this mindset we can either: embrace them exactly how they are, decide to set a healthy boundary around their actions, or cut our ties with them completely. The key is to take whatever action seems appropriate with the realization that it is the behavior we are addressing and not their value as a human being.

I am still not a fan of consecutive days of dismal weather, but I have accepted that it will happen. I have no control. I know I will be less productive during this time and that’s OK. I use these occurrences to catch up on reading and conversations with friends. I eagerly anticipate the feeling of appreciation when the sun reappears. I also have an excuse to buy a very cheerful umbrella!

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The new Franklin Granite City Food & Brewery hosted a special VIP Reception Opening so that local leaders and special guests could get a sneak peek of Cool Springs’s newest dining experience. Plenty of food tastings from their extensive menu as well as beer tasting from the homemade brews onsite, made for a warm and delicious evening.

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Clothing drive launched for Franklin Housing Authority A group participating in Leadership Franklin’s 20122013 class are teaming up with the Franklin Housing Authority (FHA) to fill the organization’s new store by soliciting clothing through partnerships with local businesses and by holding clothing drives. The “Stock the Store” initiative is seeking gently used professional women’s clothing, to be “purchased” by Franklin Housing Authority residents who earn store credit by participating in classes and workshops that include credit counseling, job search and training, computer skills and more. Several Franklin area businesses are participating in the clothing drive, including: Franklin Synergy Bank’s two locations: 722 Columbia Ave. and 1015 Westhaven Blvd Ste. 150, Middle Tennessee Electric at 2156 Curd Lane, pickups from businesses collecting clothing from employees may be arranged by contacting Amy Kovar at akovar@graypr.com or 615.497.1799. The community is encouraged to drop off their donations any time during business hours. The types of clothing most in need include women’s suits, jackets, and black pants in a variety of sizes.

Additionally, Marti and Liz Shoes is donating several gift cards to be raffled off to FHA residents during the grand opening. A ribbon cutting and grand opening of the store, located at 200 Spring St. in Franklin, will be held March 21 at Noon. The Franklin Housing Authority has been providing affordable housing to families and individuals with low to moderate income since 1953. Today we operate 297 public housing units throughout the Franklin, Tennessee community, serving nearly 700 residents. For more information, visit www.franklinhousingauthority.com.

Syneryg Realty Co-Owner Michelle Crews Inducted as Master of Residential Marketing Michelle Crews, Co-Owner of Synergy Realty Network, LLC in Brentwood, has been inducted as a Master in Residential Marketing (MIRM) of the National Association of Home Builders. Michelle earned her MIRM designation through a combination of professional education and six years of experience working in the real estate industry, which also resulted in more than $100 million in new home sales during the worst economic recession in history.

The Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM) is a professional organization under the auspices of the National Association of Home Builders. Its purpose is to recognize and promote professionalism, education and ethics in new home sales and marketing. Michelle and her husband Dwane Crews founded Synergy Realty Network, LLC in January of 2009. Located in Brentwood, Synergy Realty Network is an entrepreneurial real estate company where agents have the freedom to act when negotiating with their clients, and the opportunity to earn 100% commission. Their office is located at 1585 Mallory Lane, Suite 103, Brentwood, TN 37027. For more information about Synergy Realty Network, call (615) 371-2424 or visit www.synergyrealtynetwork.com.

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ON THE MOVE

Congratulations

to New Williamson County Businesses!

Spark Lipscomb’s Idea Center located at 3252 Aspen Grove Drive, Franklin held a grand opening on Nov. 8, 2012. The lovely evening included remarks

by Congresswoman Marsh Blackburn, a ribbon cutting, great food and networking.

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom located at 440 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 12. 2012. The pizza is authentic Chicago or New York style with over 100 beer choices.

Puryear, Hamilton, Hausman & Wood at 1000 Corporate Centre Dr, Franklin, celebrated their 5oth Anniversary Nov 1, 2012 with an open house and ribbon cutting followed by a reception.

Congratulations to Janet Holcomb owner of The Fitting Touch, 1556 West McEwen Drive, on her grand opening Wednesday, December 12th. The Fitting Touch is a unique lingerie store, not the typical “just something pretty to sleep in” store. They have clients from across the South to take advantage of the Fit Specialists who have been trained on proper fit and styling. The Fitting Touch carries a wide inventory providing women with a positive appearance and increase self esteem.

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Monday, December 3rd Bell Historic Franklin, 413 Brick Path Lane celebrated their Ribbon Cutting with program and a champagne toast. Guests included Mayor Rogers Anderson and Mayor Ken Moore.

The new apartment community in is a great place to live with entertainment, shopping and dining within walking distance. They are located less than 1 mile from downtown Franklin and next door to the Factory.

Jack Yacoubian Jewelers 114 3rd Ave. S. Franklin celebrated his grand opening in style on December 13th. The full service jewelry store provides customers with an array of custom design jewelry made exclusively with gold and platinum.

Other services include buying, selling, and trading gold and silver investment coins.

They also service and sell pre-owned Rolex watches and David Yurman Jewelry.

Congratulations to the Convention and Visitors Bureau on their grand opening on December 13th at 400 Main Street, Suite 130. The CVB is responsible for developing and implementing an effective program of marketing, sales, promotion and new market development designed to attract visitors to Williamson County. If you need a special gift from Franklin this is a great place to shop.

Mountain High Outfitters, with 7 locations in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee, celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday, February 15th. Located at 1556 West McEwen Drive, Suite 132 in Franklin, Mountain High Outfitters has everything for the outdoor enthusiast. You will find name brands such as Ray-Ban, Toms, Patagonia and many, many more

Lou Provost, Owner of the T-Mobile store located at 2000 Mallory Lane in Brentwood celebrated its Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, October 18.

Nothing Bundt Cakes located at 535 Cool Springs Blvd in Franklin celebrated their Grand Opening on Thursday, November 1st, with a Ribbon Cutting and samples of their yummy Bundt Cakes!

Williamson Pediatric Dentistry and Andrew Williamson “Dr. Drew” had a wonderful grand opening and ribbon cutting on Nov. 2, 2012 at 2055 Wall St, Spring Hill. The donuts were fabulous, and Freckles the Frog stole the show!

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