YOUR Williamson May 2012 by Robertson Media Group

MAY 2012

1st Anniversary Issue

TOWN & COUNTRY

Tour of Homes Steeplechase

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Anna Robertson editor-in-chief

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new media director

Caitlin Daschner creative director

K York

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Carrie Drury Photographer Gary Buchanan Distribution Manager Johnny Birdsong Director of Sales & Development

Andrea Davis photographer

Ron Cheatham Business Manager

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Shelly Robertson publisher Dear Readers, We hope you enjoy this issue of YOUR Williamson. Our one year anniversary issue is filled with all the things that inspired us to go into this business in the first place and it started with YOU! We were inspired daily by all we saw that is great about Williamson County and what a great decision since now we get to spend our days amongst you – seeing great work, great causes, great events and lots of smiles, laughs and successes. And the joy of getting to show people at their best, whether that means in their dress or doing good things or just with gleeful giving hearts, is what makes this right where we want to be. So we are here to stay. YOUR Williamson is only beginning our anniversaries and we look forward to many more event packed, ribbon cutting draped, fundraising filled, advertising jammed, inspirational days and issues to come! May has to be the best month to celebrate in – because it is a month of infinite celebrating, right? Mother’s Day, Derby, Graduation and school’s out for summer; Memorial weekend pool openings and vacations (YOUR Publisher’s birthday - lets skip that one okay). How about the 71st running of the Iroquois Steeplechase? Now that’s an anniversary to commemorate – every May – every well hatted lady, perfectly pressed and sear sucker suited gent join several thousand of their best friends in the stands, the boxes, the infield or on the hill to watch some horse racing and of course do some people chasing. It’s a time honored event that we are proud to support with our wonderful issue filled with the Steeplechase LookBook Fashion and our beautiful cover shot featuring this year’s Steeplechase what to wear looks. Or how about the Franklin Rodeo – in its 63rd year – another community event that signals the month of May to many Williamson Countians. This event also calls for a hat – of a different sort, and some jeans and boots rather than wellies and linen. It is three days of cowboys, Miss Rodeo, clowns, bull riding and the Franklin Noon Rotary showing just what it means to inspire a community of people to come together and put on a huge event all the while paying homage to business and community leaders like Ed Moody, who has never missed a Rodeo yet! From old traditions to making new ones such as the Soroptimist Derby Days, the new Eat the Street to benefit the 21st Drug Court, the O’More College Eloise Fashion Show and Songs for Sound benefiting Cochlear Implant Awareness. This is just to name a few of the wonderful ways you can honor May. Please don’t forget Mom – she will require and deserves lots of love, attention, flowers and lunch out. And when that graduate from college to kindergarten exits the school doors this month – give them some applause. Being in school is challenging stuff and entering their next chapter is even scarier in today’s world. Wow May – I am inspired to get going on day one with all that you and Williamson County have to offer! Have fun Williamson County and remember to check us out on Facebook, Twitter; signup for our weekly eblasts filled with community news and go online at www.yourcommunitymag.com for event information, pictures from last month’s events and more! It’s all about YOU Williamson County.

Send all content & coverage requests to: info@yourcommunitymag.com Visit www.yourcommunitymag.com for our interactive calendar, event photos, and additional features and content.

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Southern Land Company’s Westhaven community was designed by inspiration. Inspiration to create the timeless American neighborhood that was grown from family and values during a simpler time. Take a walk down any community street, you’ll find yourself greeted with the southern charm of architecture, natural space and flair that brings a smile to your face; whisking you back to your own childhood. Driving into the community, you witness children playing in the early summer evenings under the glow of street lights. Neighbors sit on their front porch swings, entertaining guests, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee and the morning newspaper. This community is filled with a sense of timeless character while providing the necessities of today’s fast paced life. But the inspiration goes far beyond brick and mortar. As adults, we are reminded of the simplicities of yester year. The memories we developed as children stay with us into adulthood. We can look back and remember when life was easier and the thoughts of our futures, buying our first home and falling in love, were at the forefront of our minds. Some of our children today never get the chance to play under those streetlights, enjoy the pride of owning their first home, or get the chance to raise their own family. They don’t have the opportunity to enjoy life in a simpler time. Their lives are far from simple. They hope to enjoy so many of the simplicities that many of us take for granted daily. For the eighth straight year, Southern Land Company and the Westhaven community have partnered with St. Jude to present the 2012 Dream Home Giveaway. St. Jude continues to work tirelessly to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, while families who cannot pay are never charged for the services they receive. The partnership between Westhaven and St. Jude has been a natural fit, as both strive to showcase a simpler time to our children and allow them to grow, nurture and develop. Like the growth and development of our children’s futures, the relationship between Westhaven and St. Jude strengthens each year. The dream home in Middle Tennessee, through the generosities of our neighbors, raises the most money of any the St. Jude dream home giveaways nationwide. A schedule of events has been created to showcase the 2012 Dream Home, and inspire our Middle Tennessee neighbors to give back and join the fight to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

May 10th 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m – Kick off concert with Jana Kramer, formerly of TV’s One Tree Hill, brought to you by The BIG 98, WSIX. May 12th-13th Grand Opening of Open House weekends.

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June 16th Westhaven Porchfest 2012 June 17th Westhaven Golf Club hosts Father’s Day with Track Man Swing Analysis demonstrations. All of these events are free and open to the public. Southern Land Company, Westhaven, and the numerous subcontractors and vendors who donate their time, energy and materials to St. Jude Dream Homes, encourage you to join the fight. For more information on how you can donate to and have an opportunity to win the 2012 St. Jude Dream Home, please visit www.stjudes.org.

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2012 TOUR OF HOMES

The Powell House photography by Caitlin Daschner

Your Williamson was allowed a sneak peek at one of the beautiful homes that will be on the 2012 Town & Country Home Tour. The Powell House is located on a hilltop overlooking the Natchez Trace Parkway and the village of Leiperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fork, and is the home of William and Dale Powell. It is quite the hideaway, nestled in a peaceful forest of trees and away from the everyday bustle. Though built in the Greek revival Style in 1998, many will think they are visiting a restored vintage classic. From the fantastic poplar floors to the beamed ceilings and plethora of intriguing art work, the home holds a character very much itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. William Powell has built a reputation as a quality homebuilder in the 19th Century tradition. Guests will marvel at the period antiques and tasteful appointments found throughout the house and gardens. To see the rest of this magnificent home, please join us on The Tour of Homes June 2nd and 3rd. 18 Y( )UR | www.yourcommunitymag.com

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home. For many years this house, like many large homes in Franklin, was divided into apartments. Only in recent years have large houses enjoyed the luxury of single-family dwellings.

2012 TOUR OF HOMES

TOWN The Brownstones at First & Church 100 Church Street

The Brownstones at First & Church is a 2007 development just a half block from Franklin’s Historic Public Square. While The Brownstones is considered new construction, it reflects a lot of family history in a townhome that complements the character of Historic Downtown Franklin. The site for the Brownstones was a field hospital during the Civil War, and many artifacts were uncovered during excavation. Later, the site was home to workers at the Lillie Mills flour plant across the street (where you can still see the silos where grain was stored—the factory burned in 1958). This Brownstone was designed by architect, Preston Quirk. Phillip Suits was the interior designer. There are only two Brownstones with a first floor kitchen and living areas and is also one of only two standalone Brownstones. Brownstones developer Bernie Butler envisioned custom, luxurious and historically sympathetic townhomes that fit in well with the original 15-block town of Franklin. Each of the 26 Brownstones is highly customized to its owners, and this one is no exception.

Vaughan-Maher House 1914 1014 Fair Street

Built in 1914, the home is a mix of the era, combining a Greek revival exterior with a four-square Craftsman bungalow. Interior features wallpaper & fixtures original to the home.

Four Square Mayberry House ca 1917 1022 West Main Street

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Thomas J. Carothers House 1866 1102 West Main Street

Originally, this house was located east of I-65 on Curd Lane near the Williamson County Hospital until it was moved to this site by contractor Barry Harrison. Capt. Thomas J. Carothers (1839-1905), Co H 20th TN Infantry CSA, had this house built in the Greek revival style in 1866. It is unusual for a country home to be moved into town but the Carothers house fits its urban surroundings rather nicely.

Magnolia Hall 1840 600 Boyd Mill Avenue

This is a solid brick two-story structure built around 1840 in the Classic Italianate Villa style. Magnolia Hall was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 1975; therefore, being certified on the register as the Campbell-Garrett Home. The home was formerly known as the William S. Campbell Place and it stayed in the hands of the Campbell heirs until January 1899.This is a great in-town private estate on 12 acres, secured by three lovely iron gates, with two being original. Guests will enjoy seeing imported antique statuary, three matching waterfall chandeliers, an entry hall that is the full length of the home, and 12 x 50 twin stairs. This home was built by Williams S. Campbell as a plantation home. The original kitchen has been converted to a guest house, a garage has been built around the original smoke house, and there is a small barn with tack room and a spring house. Magnolia Hall has been featured in Southern Living, National Geographic, Antique Magazine, Classic America by Wendell Garrett, various local publications in addition to being selected by Sylvester Stallone to live in while filming “Rhinestone.” With all these credentials, Magnolia Hall is a timeless beauty.

COUNTRY

Hillsboro United Methodist Church 1910 5313 Old Highway 96

The Historic Gooch-Johnson Home 1911 4121 Old Hillsboro Road

Brigadoon 1885

4234 Old Hillsboro Road

This house was built by Joseph L. Sweeney in the latter part of the 19th century in the vernacular architecture of that era. In 1923, Sweeney sold the house to Mrs. Lula Locke, a widow with a large family, for $694.50 at $6 month with no interest. In time, the house passed to Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Sweeney and eventually to Ocie and Christine Sweeney Poteete. Today, Brigadoon carries on that legacy of hospitality as a vacation rental in the heart of the village of Leiper’s Fork. The village has succumbed to a slight Scottish invasion with the coming of Brigadoon. Imagine Ralph Lauren at a yard sale and you will feel right at home.

The Powell House 1998 5395 Old Hwy 96

On a hilltop overlooking the Natchez Trace Parkway and the village of Leiper’s Fork, one may visit the home of William and Dale Powell. Though built in the Greek revival Style in 1998, many will think they are visiting a restored vintage classic. William Powell has built a reputation as a quality homebuilder in the 19th Century tradition. Guests will marvel at the period antiques and tasteful appointments found throughout the house and gardens.

Moonshine Hill 1919 5456 Old Hwy 96

Moonshine Hill was built in 1919 by Ben Burdette on a knob overlooking Dobbins Branch on the road between Hillsboro and Kingfield, once a thriving area for the illicit trade. At one time, every hollow in this area was the site of a moonshine still and often visited by revenuers. For many years this was the home of James Clint and Rachel Pewitt Sullivan until it was purchased by Ann Johnson, who adapted a simple country home into, first her private residence, and then a vacation rental for the public.

Friday, June 1 Franklin Art Scene-Walk or take the trolley to enjoy art located at several locations in Historic Downtown Franklin Visit www.FranklinArtScene.com for additional information. Saturday, June 2 Franklin on Foot-Enjoy walking tours in Historic Downtown Franklin Visit www.FranklinOnFoot.com for additional information. Saturday, June 2 from Noon to 5 p.m./Sunday, June 3 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tour 9 homes located in Historic Downtown Franklin and Leiper’s Fork, $25 per person prior to the tour and $30 on days of the tour. Visit www.HistoricFranklin.com for additional information.

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For many years the home of Joe and Carrie Gooch welcomed travelers on the Old Hillsboro Road into Leiper’s Fork. The four-square, pyramidal roof –styled house was a familiar form seen throughout Williamson County. In the 1910 era, local carpenters Charlie and Ed Sweeney were building several homes in this style. The Gooch-Johnson home has recently been raised three feet due to the Great Flood of 2010, providing an opportunity to update and bring the house into the 21st Century.

While this site is not an official tour site, this lovely church is opening their parking lot and doors to their beautiful sanctuary! Tour guests may park their cars and take a shuttle to the two homes on Old Hwy 96. The present Methodist congregation at Hillsboro was organized in 1910. Shortly thereafter, this charming solid brick edifice was built in the Gothic revival Style. Today, the stain-glass windows, freshly painted interior, and inviting bell-tower make this country church truly a jewel to the village of Leiper’s Fork. The historic structure has a new parish hall and educational rooms added without distraction. This active congregation, under the direction of Rev. Tom Herring, extents an invitation of welcome to join them in Sunday worship.

Saturday, June 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy a special evening at Pontotoc Farm owned by Hank and Mary Brockman. Pontotoc is a Chickasaw Indian word meaning land of hanging grapes, an allusion to the abundance of the land. This 1854 Greek revival house was moved board by board and reconstructed at its current site on Old Hillsboro Road over a three year period. Pontotoc Farm was recently featured in “The Magazine Antiques” in the January/February 2012 issue with a 12 page article full of beautiful photographs! You will enjoy an extensive collection of American sporting art, a collection of presentation silver from the nineteenth-century agricultural and mechanical societies, miniature furniture forms and warm Southern hospitality! $125 per person. Visit www.HistoricFranklin.com for additional information. The first residents to commit to the Brownstones’ community in downtown Franklin have quickly become passionate preservationists. Gregory Flittner and Nancy Smith are the chairs of the 2012 Town & Country Tour of Homes, to be held Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3.

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May 04, 2012 5-9 p.m. 230 Franklin Road nalysis, Chemical Sales and Weekly Maintenance The Factory At Franklin Eat the Street Fest, a Food Truck Event benefitting the 21st Judicial Drug Court of Williamson County.

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Bloom ‘n’ Garden Expo story & photography by K York Things were bloomin’ at the ninth annual Bloom ‘n’ Garden Expo held at the Williamson Ag Expo Park. The three day event featured educational venues with “how to” presentations. There were beautiful outdoor show gardens, eclectic garden décor and a variety of gorgeous plants and the products to take care of them available for sale. It was an exciting event for the gardener at heart.

Food, Music & Family Fun! Food Trucks Include: Bear Creek Farms, Puckett's, Grilled Cheeserie, Blackbird Heritage, Dixie Belle Cupcakes, Riff's, Hot Spot, Louisianna Seafood, Smoke Et Al, Jonbalaya Catering and The Sugar Wagon.

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The second annual Bling and Bowties “An Evening with the Arts” was held at the Carnton Plantation’s Fleming Center on April 26th to raise money for scholarships for Williamson County high school students. The event, hosted by the REALTORS Good Works Foundation of Williamson County, included live and silent auctions of art donated by local artists and students. Guests enjoyed a wonderful variety of hors d’oeuvres and drinks, while the band Pink Cadillac performed. A live auctioneer added much excitement to the evening, which led to lots of bidding on the art. The Arts Council of Williamson County has information on this and many other events on their site, www.artscouncilwc.org.

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MERCY GOLF CLASSIC

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After a three-year absence, the Mercy Golf Classic was brought back and held on April 23rd at the Temple Hills Country Club. The fourplayer scramble was presented by Trey Smith. The event had two flights and prizes for 1st and 2nd in each flight, which were given at an awards banquet following the tournament. There were also prizes given to participants for Longest Drive, Hole in One, Closest to the Hole, a Putting Contest and lots of raffle ticket winners. Mercy’s CEO, David Winningham, spoke about the mission of the clinic and shared a video featuring staff, patients and parents. “Insured…Uninsured… TennCare…No child turned away!” is Mercy’s battle cry in their fight to provide all children unable to afford quality healthcare. To find out more and support this great cause, go to www.mercytn.org.

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GraceWorks annual Spring Into Action fundraising dinner and silent auction was held at Embassy Suites in Cool Springs. The legendary country music group Restless Heart and Sutton Parks provided the entertainment. Executive Director, Tina Edwards, shared the staggering statistics of the number of people who have been served by GraceWorks Ministries. This event is one of the fundraising endeavors of this Christian based agency which is so grateful for the volunteers and donations that help provide the means in which they can assist Williamson County families in crisis. Bob & Kathy Lawson Sarah Neal, Pat Hunter, Judi Faurot & Pat Long

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The Randal McGavock Society Dinner was held at the Fleming Center at Historic Carnton Plantation. The annual black tie event honors major donors of the Battle of Franklin Trust.Â The Trust preserves and restores the properties, artifacts and documents related to the Battle of Franklin. It was a special evening for Dr. Joe Willoughby and for Ernie and Nell Bacon, as they received the McGavock Medal in recognition of their long service and commitment to Franklin and the Historic Carnton Plantation Association. The majestic Carnton Mansion proudly stood in the background as guests enjoyed cocktails, hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, music and dinner in its honor.

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An Affair of the Hat story & photography by K York The 10th annual “An Affair of the Hat” event was held at Stacey Rhodes Boutique in Brentwood. The event showcased many one-of-akind hats by Palm Beach Hat designer, Carol Carr. It was like being a little girl at a dress up party trying on all the hats. There were so many exquisite designs available, but if you could not find that perfect one, Carol was available to design your own custom hat. Everyone would have heads turning at the Steeplechase, the Kentucky Derby or any other special event with these designs. A portion of the proceeds of the event benefit The T.J. Martell Foundation.

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story & photography by K York The second annual Iroquois Steeplechase LOOKBOOK Fashion Show & Marketplace was showcased at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. The fashion conscious gathered to see the hottest spring designs available for the 71st running of the Iroquois Steeplechase. The view of the beautiful skyline of downtown Nashville, stunning fashions, fabulous food by 1808 Grille and funky 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment by the Bueller Band made it an evening fit for royalty or just the royal at heart. The proceeds of the event benefit the children of Monroe Carell Jr. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Theresa Menefee & Beth Opitz Adam Dread & Damon Bagwell

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The 71st running of the Iroquois Steeplechase is almost here and the 2nd Annual Iroquois Steeplechase LookBook Fashion Show and Marketplace set the pace for Nashville’s official Rite-of-Spring... as expected, a bevy of unique hats took center stage. Fifty-two fresh spring looks were sent down the runway on April 12th before a sold-out crowd at the beautiful Hutton Hotel, where the view of the Nashville skyline from their grand ballroom is unequalled. The fashions were the hottest Nashville and Franklin have to offer and the food from 1808 Grille was world class. The Iroquois Steeplechase and the Steeplechase LookBook both benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, so buy your ticket to kick off spring in style at Steeplechase and help a great cause! For twenty more pages of statement-making spring attire, pick up the fifth anniversary issue of the Steeplechase LookBook, the official style guide of the Iroquois Steeplechase, at these contributing boutiques: Binks Outfitters, Jondie, Emmaline, Gus Mayer, The Cotton Mill, Dillard’s –The Mall at Green Hills, Hemline, Macy’s The Mall at Green Hills, The Oxford Shop, The Shop at Belle Meade Plantation, Stacey Rhodes Boutique and Vineyard Vines. See you at the races! For more information or to purchase your tickets to the 71st running of the Iroquois Steeplechase, visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org

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OMEGA Steeplechase Open House story & photography by K York Dress for Steeplechase Day was a one-day, all-day event in which ten percent of all day-of-business profits from Gus Mayer, The Perfect Pair, Private Edition and Omega was donated to the Iroquois Steeplechase. 2012 Featured Artist, Rachael McCampbell, was in attendance at Omega for an evening champagne reception and autographed prints of her original work commemorating this year’s Steeplechase. Held on the second Saturday of every May at Nashville’s Percy Warner Park, the Iroquois Steeplechase is the premier spring race in American steeplechasing and Music City’s traditional “Rite of Spring” – attracting more than 25,000 spectators. Since being designated in 1981 as the official charity of the Iroquois Steeplechase, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has received more than $9 million from the event proceeds. For information on advance ticket purchases, corporate and hospitality tents, and tailgating and RV spaces, call 1-866-207-2391 or visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org.

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Patty Schmidt & Jaya Yeates

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The Iroquois Steeplechase, set for May 12, 2012, is pleased to have Rachael McCampbell as the 2012 Featured Artist. Capturing the awe-inspiring beauty and movement of the horse is a difficult feat, but one that McCampbell does seamlessly. Drawing inspiration from her rural upbringing on a Knoxville, Tennessee farm, she creates by observing subjects in their natural habitat and focuses on highlighting both the motion and stillness of the wildlife she paints. McCampbell says, “For me, the horses I have painted symbolize the wildness in ourselves that we have perhaps lost and are trying to recapture.” McCampbell studied fine art at the University of Georgia, worked in Florence, Italy under fashion designer Emilio Pucci, then studied at Christie’s in London before beginning her art career on both coasts. The 2012 featured painting titled Flight will be auctioned at the Jockey Club Party on May 11. Learn more about Rachael by visiting her website at www.rachaelmccampbell.com. To purchase a print please go to www.iroquoissteeplechase.org or call (615) 591-2991.

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YOUR community partner Sarah Ingram is a truly generous person in our community; devoting so much of her time working on some amazing upcoming events benefiting Saddle Up! whose board of directors she serves on. Along with Saddle Up!, Sarah is also involved on the boards of Harpeth Hall School, Garrison Forest School (in her home town of Baltimore), the Nashville Zoo and MTC Boy Scouts. She and her husband, David have two sons, Henry and Bronson. Sarah became involved with Saddle Up! in the early years of the organization when she kept her horse at Schandwin Farm. At that time, the volunteers gave lessons to six children on two borrowed horses once or twice a week. Sarah was often at the farm during lessons and would be asked to side walk. She has worked with Saddle Up! in some capacity since 1997, serving as a board member and president, side walker in lessons and past chair of another SU! event, Chukkers for Charity which is being held this year, in September. When asked what began her journey with Saddle Up!, Sarah mentions that she thought it was amazing to see the horses and children interacting with each other. “When I ride horses, I feel empowered and exhilarated,” she says. She loves for others to get the chance to have the same experiences. She feels it is wonderful to see the smiles on the children’s faces when they are on horseback, and to see their confidence grow while developing physically and mentally. Sarah says, “There are so many incredible stories of children who have had really meaningful events while on horseback, such as saying their first direct words or learning to walk unaided.” Sarah is the chair of the 2012 Music Country Grand Prix, which will be held at Brownland Farm on June 2nd. Saddle Up! has been a beneficiary of the Grand Prix since the organization’s inception in 1990. The Music Country Grand Prix is a very anticipated and exciting premiere horse show jumping event that brings 20 – 30 horses and riders from across the United States to Franklin each year to compete for $35,000 in prize money. It is a fun filled day for spectators with a variety of ways to enjoy the competition. Christian Currey established the competition in 1989 as the “Music City Grand Prix” and it was held for many years at his parents, Agneta and Brownlee Currey’s farm, River Circle Farm. As it grew over the years, the event moved to its current home, Mack and Sissie Anderton’s Brownland Farm, in 2001. With the new location, came the name change to “The Music Country Grand Prix.” 2012 marks the 24th year for this event. For more information and for tickets, go to www.musiccountrygrandprix.com and for information on Saddle Up!, go to www.saddleupnashville.org.

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Do the Math First. By: Joseph G. Budd, CFP®, ChFC® Managing Partner When you were a kid and had to do your homework, which one was the last one you wanted to do? For many of us it was our Math homework. I have always loved working with numbers, but it required more focus and attention than the rest of my subjects. My mother used to tell me, “do the math first” and the rest should be easy. Getting a grip on where you stand with respect to retirement is no small task for most people. Amongst the numerous concerns one faces when approaching retirement, one must consider their potential life expectancy and the possibility of spending extended time in retirement, the effects of inflation on their investments, understanding and managing taxes, and unexpected healthcare costs. Just identifying what one currently has, what one needs to retire and what one needs to do to reach their goal of retirement takes time, thought, and effort. Doing the heavy lifting first usually pays off when you plan ahead. According to the American Society of Actuaries, Annuity 2000 Mortality Table; Society of Actuaries, figures assume a person is in good health, which studies life expectancy, they say that the average retired couple at age 65 has a 50% chance of one spouse living to age 92 and a 25% chance of one spouse living to 97. That means the household will be retired for 27 years! Assuming an average retirement of 27 years, this would mean that it would take $2.18 in 2011 to purchase what $1.00 bought in 1984. (Source; United States Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Calculator). When you take into consideration the fact that the average savings account is paying 1% (in combination with the fact that you would have to pay income taxes on that), you are not keeping pace with the current rate of inflation! So inflation is an important consideration for not only your retirement accounts but for your taxable accounts as well. The rule of 72 states that if you divide 72 by the expected rate of return, the answer would express approximately how long it will take to double your nest egg. So if you assume a 6% rate of return, it will take approximately 12 years for your nest egg to double.* So part of the planning process takes into account what the return on what you have accumulated does, but also if you are still contributing to your retirement savings. There is a lot of talk these days about taxes going up in the future. All the more important to multiple sources to draw income from such as Tax free municipal bonds. Roth IRA accounts. Traditional retirement accounts. Having multiple sources of income will give you the ability to manage your tax bracket in retirement. So planning your financial future is similar to a long story problem. Your family’s financial story and the outcome of that story, depend on the steps you take along the way. The story never really ends because you have to continually update your plan based upon what is happening in your life but that is quite easy compared to the initial gathering of data and defined your goals, risk tolerance, and objectives. The heavy lifting has already been done when you “Do the Math” first. The rest is easy after that, just like Mom said.

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Joseph Budd is a Managing Partner and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional with Budd, Melone & Co. LLC. Joe can be reached toll free at 877-293-5830. Joseph Budd has provided this article for information purposes only. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network did not assist in the preparation or views of this article, and its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and are not necessarily those of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network or its affiliates. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Investing in fixed income securities involves certain risks such as market risk if sold prior to maturity and credit risk especially if investing in high yield bonds, which have lower ratings and are subject to greater volatility. All fixed income investments may be worth less than original cost upon redemption or maturity. Income from municipal securities is generally free from federal taxes and state taxes for residents of the issuing state. While the interest income is tax-free, capital gains, if any, will be subject to taxes. Income for some investors may be subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Traditional IRA distributions are taxed as ordinary income. Qualified Roth IRA distributions are not subject to state and local taxation in most states. Qualified Roth IRA distributions are also federally tax-free provided a Roth account has been open for at least five years and the owner has reached age 59 1/2 or meet other requirements. Both may be subject to a 10% Federal tax penalty if distributions are taken prior to age 59 1/2. *This example is hypothetical and provided for illustrative purposes only. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network does not render legal or tax advice. Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Budd, Melone & Co. LLC is a separate entity from WFAFN. © 2012 Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC. All rights reserved. 1211-3837. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC INSURED/NOT BANK GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE.

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Franklin Art Crawl story & photos by K York The Franklin Art Scene hosts the Tour of the Arts in downtown Franklin on the first Friday of each month. You can hop on the trolley for $5 and ride to the many participating galleries, studios, restaurants and bars which showcase the amazing work of so many talented artists. The event is free and it is a blast! Extraordinary art, exceptional entertainment and tasty refreshments make this event the place to be on the first Friday night of every month.

Albert Sara, Stephanie Hardy & Brian Swem

Bill Hubbard, Sandy Oberton, Von Derry & Ron White

Jeanette Breeden & Jackie Patillo

Jerry Quinlisk, Kristin Clement & Paul Crommelin

Jennifer Bounds, Melanie Barton, Heather Cyllus & Jessica Merfy

Jan & Rick Yuill

Gail & Mike Johnson

Kris Bagbey & Paula Nash

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Members of the Williamson County Franklin Chamber of Commerce gathered at Darrell Waltrip Automotive for the monthly mixer in April. The mixer is one of many networking opportunities the Chamber provides for its members. For more information regarding membership and other upcoming events contact The Chamber info@ wcfchamber.com. There is no better way to get connected in our community.

Daniel Kingsbury & Vic Sands

Mark Short, Aylssa Kark & Coach Rollins

Allison Olsen & Kim Ann Snodgrass

Candy Donean, Rene Gould & Patty Bearden

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July 14th Eastern Flank Battlefield Park $50 per person Tickets available online at franklintomorrow.org Call 615.794.0998 for more information Presentation of Anne T. Rutherford Exemplary Volunteer Award

MMDR Benefit

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Mobile Medical Disaster Relief presented the inaugural “Evening that will Live Beyond” to benefit the non profit’s humanitarian work. The faith-based non profit organization began as a response to Hurricane Katrina, but has expanded throughout the world providing relief in times of crisis. A crowd of over 500 supporters gathered in Liberty Hall to hear the agency founder, Dr. David Vanderpool, share the news of the launch of the Live Beyond Base. MMDR purchased 65 acres in Haiti where they will build schools, a hospital and an orphanage. Guest Speaker, Coach Gene Stallings, had everyone digging deep into their pockets to contribute, because he said it was the right thing to do. The event featured a unique Haitian dining experience, silent auction and live entertainment by Big Daddy Weave. Rudy Kalis was the emcee for the event.

David Vanderpool, Darlene Johnson & Greg McCollum Patsy & Herman Partin

Laura Madden, Cheryl Reed & Jackie Collins

Rob & Shannon Hendon, Tracie Hamilton, Kirk & Allison Herbstreit, Leigh & Joe Fisher & Gemmi Schottenheimer

Laurie Vanderpool & Henry Cho

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Angie & Tim Murphy, Clyde Ingalls, Vanessa Bryan & Karen Beyke

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Steve Koenig, David Parker, Cecilia Melo-Romie & Bob Bolen

Leadership Franklin Mixer story & photography by Andrea Davis Leadership Franklin Alumni met at BrickTops in Cool Springs recently as part of ongoing activities and events in their efforts to stay connected even after someone has completed the Leadership Franklin Class. There have been sixteen classes to date and several of the sixteen were represented at the event. The alumni enjoyed cocktails, while networking and discussing future plans for the group. Leadership Franklin is a non-profit community leadership organization serving the community and educating leaders in Franklin and Williamson County. For more information about Leadership Franklin, go to www.leadershipfranklin.org.

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Deborah & Dennis Miller. Caroline Cross & Bill Tindell

Sandra Fletcher, Jayme Rubke & Angela Buhler

Janis Oliver, Jenny Gill VanValkenbury, Bethany Pope & Annabelle Arnold

Marta Littleton, Kelly Kiral, Barbara Leech & Kathy Drury

Janet Stegall & Amy Robinson

Kim Smith, Roxanne Sanders, Mike & LeAnn Henson

Na-Ann Williams, Eddie & Kathy Moon, Kathy Johnson

AVA Vintage Champagne & Vintage Country Music

Sharina Sheehan & Ben Ross

David Landrum & Franciso Robledo

story & photography by K York Vintage Champagne & Vintage Country Music kicked off A Vintage Affair Week at Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grocery in the historic Leipers Fork community. BBQ from Mickey Roos, beverages from Moon Wine and Spirits, fine Bellaterra cigars, a cozy fire and the great sounds of the Hi Power Band made it the perfect evening to relax in the country and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. A Vintage Affair events raise money to help Williamson county charities that assist women and children in need. Karen & Ron Brown

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John Fletcher & Bob Buhler

Mike Weeks & Na-Ann Williams

Carrie Drury, Ralph Drury & Mark Thompson

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Pablo Nyarady, Monty & Lisa McInturff

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AVA Meet the Vintner at Boxwood Bistro

Boyd & Tree Woolard, Juanita Patton, Cassie & Derby Jones Tracie Dycus & Bryant Mayne

Mark & Lori Orme

Ward & Caren Boone, Kathleen Strawn, Thomas Williams, Patsy & Jim Kuntz

Justin Maesta, John Franks & Craig Lynch

Derby & Cassie Jones & Mindy Tate

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Ralph & Kathy Drury

Dori Long, John & Sandra Fletcher

Roxane McGowan, Karen & Rick Blackburn, Debra Van Derdee

Tracey Little, Karla Landrum & Adrien Lynch

Becka Shepherd, Josh Orr, Jon & Rachel Boye

Charles Sargent, Marsha Blackburn, Dennis & Deborah Miller

Mike Burgdorf, Dori Long, Ralph & Kathy Drury

Brenda & Hal McCard, Lisa Carson, Linda Parsons & Marc Goldstone

AVA Sommelier Party & Main Event story & photography by Andrea Davis On Friday April 20th, the A Vintage Affair Sommelier Preview Party was held in the courtyard outside Jamison Hall at The Factory. AVA patrons enjoyed fine cigars, special wine tastings, champagne and fabulous hors d’oeuvres presented by Sperry’s. The A Vintage Affair “Main Event” was held on April 20th in Jamison Hall at The Factory at Franklin. This grand finale to AVA week included numerous wine tasting stations, several food stations and many live and silent auction items to bid on, including hundreds of desirable wines. This year’s vintners were Arrington Vineyards, Robledo Family Winery and Bellaterra Ranch Winery and Cigars. This event is one of many throughout the year held to raise money for Williamson County charities benefiting women and children in need. Each year AVA chooses several deserving beneficiaries from the community to receive the proceeds for that fiscal year. Past AVA Beneficiaries include Mercy Children’s Clinic, BRIDGES, The Hundred Club of Franklin, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson County Youth Incorporated, Williamson County Child Advocacy Center, My Friend’s House, Williamson County Library Foundation, High Hopes Inclusive Preschool and Pediatric Therapy Clinic and the A Vintage Affair Fellowship at O’More College of Design. For more information on AVA, go to www.avintageaffair.org.

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Erin & Neil Buffington, Sue & Bob Horner, JJ Pair & Monty McInturff

Ashley Roberts & Luanne Wagner

Ashley Gearing & Andrea Santee

Vickie Manning & Juanita Patton

Francisco Robledo & Jayme Rubke

Ron Strickmaker, Anne Marie & Kurt Strickmaker, Steve Dale & Emily Patty

Susie Biederman, Dena Neece & Janny Adkins

Allie & Nick Garmon, Amy Robinson

A VINTAGE AFFAIR

Anna Robertson, Janet Cheatham & Shelly Robertson Kate Horner, Christie Lassen & Cassie Hutchins

Mickey & Kathy Cochran, Kelley Cartwright & Jeremy Alexander

Keith & Janna Landry

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Dining Out For Life

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On April 24th, Wild Iris in Brentwood was one of many host restaurants for Dining out for Life, an annual fundraising event benefiting Nashville CARES. The eclectic Brentwood restaurant welcomed supporters of the cause and donated 30% of their profits that evening. In 1991, Dining Out For Life was created by an ActionAIDS volunteer in Philadelphia. Dining Out is now produced in over 55 cities throughout the United States. Nashville CARES is Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest HIV/AIDS organization. Each year, CARES educates 50,000 adults and youth to prevent new HIV infections, provides 17,000 HIV tests, and offers comprehensive support to 2,400 men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. For more information, go to www.diningoutforlife.com/nashville and www.NashvilleCARES.org. Jeremy Pickens & Jim Creason

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Chris Buchanan & John Klaritch

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Laura Sales Team & Juicing Aficionado Several months ago I watched a documentary called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fat, Sick and Nearly Deadâ&#x20AC;?. The concept that was promoted throughout the documentary was the life-changing and lifesaving benefits of incorporating consumption of whole fruits and vegetables through the avenue of juicing. This documentary has become quite popular and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to say that â&#x20AC;&#x153;juicingâ&#x20AC;? has become a buzz word. I admit I am a skeptic when it comes to health and fitness trends, but the more research that I have done and my own experience in juicing has proven how beneficial juicing is to my physical, cognitive and emotional health. Juicing can be used both as a short term detoxification or a meal replacement. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to recognize the difference between juicing and smoothies. Though they may be equally healthy in terms of the nutrients and raw products that are being consumed, the body is still required to process food when consuming smoothies. When using juicing as a detoxification program (drinking only juice that you have made and water), the body is essentially fasting which allows the juice to work through your body and begin flushing out stored waste. When one juices as a form of meal replacement, the benefits include weight loss or weight maintenance as well as ensuring that your body is getting the appropriate nutrients on a daily basis. Juicing is an investment and a lifestyle change. Juicers differentiate between what they juice, how fast they juice as well as the type and speed of the motor. When looking for a juicer itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to do your research (the website, www.fatsickandnearlydead.com, is a great place to begin) in order to ensure that you are finding the correct juicer to match your lifestyle and needs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to recognize that your grocery bill may go up! Buying whole foods (especially organic) can lead to a pricey trip to the grocery store. Juicing becomes a lifestyle in the sense that it is a commitment impacting finances, time, social settings and eating patterns (some of which you may not have even known existed!). It can be intimidating to begin juicing but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it be! Give yourself room to ease into the process and create new habits. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a resource to help jumpstart this process, I would encourage you to visit the Reboot Your Life website, www.jointhereboot.com, where you can find information on juicers, recipes, detoxification regimens and other support. And if you need a quick recipe, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my favorite: 5-6 Carrots 1 Large Cucumber 1 Large Bartlett Pear Âž Cup of Cantaloupe (or Honey Dew Melon) Want to learn more? Email coolsprings@workoutanytimenashville.com or talk to Laura the next time you see her at the gym! Personal Training

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Big John Murphy Moves into New Home Hard Bargain Association of Franklin is celebrating after Big John Murphy moved into his new home in April! Big John’s home since 1955 was devastated by a fire almost a year ago. Volunteers, donations, neighbors and friends around the community and Hard Bargain came together to rebuild for him. Murphy has been a part of the Franklin community all his life, so many in Williamson County gladly stepped up to help him get his home rebuilt. It was truly amazing. “We had our own extreme home makeover right here,” says Brant Bousquet, executive director of Hard Bargain Association. Moore Elementary School’s 28-Mile “Walk to Wellness” Known as a rite of passage for fourth grade students at Moore Elementary School located in Franklin, the annual two-day, 28-mile “Walk to Wellness” is celebrating its 20th year of encouraging lifelong wellness and goal-setting among students. The 28-mile walk was conceived in 1993 following a visit to the school district from Robert Sweetgall. This year, 68 students, 6 teachers and more than 35 parents will make the journey on the Natchez Trace on May 10th and 11th. As part of the 20th Anniversary of the walk, alumni of the past 19 walks have been invited back to help the school celebrate this milestone. The students and parents sign a contract of commitment and the training begins. Although it is completely voluntary, there are very few who chose to forego the annual walk. To prepare for the annual event, students are required to participate in eight weeks of advanced training. They gradually increase both mileage and pace up to May 10, the first day of the walk. The walk begins near Leipers Fork where students, teachers and parents hike 18 miles through the rural valleys and hills of the Natchez Trace. Mortgage Banker Jason Kaplan Joins Franklin Synergy Bank Mortgage Banker Jason Kaplan has joined the Franklin Synergy Bank mortgage team. Kaplan’s appointment as Vice President Mortgage Loan Originator was announced by Franklin Synergy Bank President

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Richard Herrington. Kaplan will join Franklin Synergy Banker and fellow westhaven resident Al Gregory in the Franklin Synergy office planned for Westhaven in 2012. He joins Franklin Synergy from SunTrust Bank, where he served as a Mortgage Originator since 2007. Franklin Synergy Bank opened its first branch in November 2007 in Cool Springs and earned its first profit in the first quarter of 2009. The bank topped $400 million in deposits in December 2011. The bank’s assets surpassed $500 million in February 2012.

Battle of Franklin Trust partners with local church on historical preservation project On April 14, The Battle of Franklin Trust and The First United Methodist Church joined efforts to document the history behind an antique quilt. Volunteers worked to identify and document more than 300 signatures, which were stitched and inked into the historic quilt during its creation in 1880. The piece was originally created by ladies of the First United Methodist Church to raise money for their congregation. Church members paid 25 cents to have their names stitched and printed in the center of a quilt square and 10 cents for the names to be located elsewhere on the quilt. This piece was donated to The Carter House collection in 1964. Also in April, The Battle of Franklin Trust recently donated $5,000 to The McGavock Confederate Cemetery Corporation for the cleaning and restoration of graves and monuments of the 1,481 Confederate soldiers buried in the McGavock Confederate Cemetery that lies adjacent to Carnton Plantation. The corporation’s goal to complete the restoration of the largest privately owned military cemetery in the nation is $50,000.

Wayne Baskett Saved By Vanderbilt LifeFlight Team, His Hometown Hero In 2004, Wayne Baskett experienced a near fatal motorcycle accident, owing his only reason for survival to the Vanderbilt LifeFlight team. Since then he has shared his life-altering story with many community members, acknowledging the immense skill and importance of emergent care transportation. Darrell Waltrip Automotive awards the Vanderbilt LifeFlight team as April’s Hometown

Hero for their continued commitment toward saving lives. To celebrate the honor Wayne Baskett was reunited with Judy Dreedy, the LifeFlight nurse who was a part of saving his life back in 2004. A LifeFlight helicopter landed at Darrell Waltrip Automotive and the van DWA donated in 2011 was on-site. Darrell Waltrip Automotive’s partnership with LifeFlight has continued since their donation of a van in 2011, allowing LifeFlight to make regular trips to outlying counties to return costly, life-saving medical equipment that is necessarily left behind at Vanderbilt to sustain the lives of critically-injured patients during transfer from EMS care to the hospital. To nominate your hero visit www.darrellwaltrip.com. To learn more about Vanderbilt LifeFlight, visit http://www. vanderbilthealth.com/lifeflight.

United Way of Williamson County announces 2012 Board Members and Officers Dion Sheidy has been named the 2012 Chairman of the Board for United Way of Williamson County and will be heading up new 2012 officers. The officers for 2012 are: Darren Gottschalk, Past Board Chair, Michael Wiechart, Chairman Elect, Denis Gallagher, Campaign Chair, Rick Jansen, Campaign Chair Elect, Will Council, Finance Chair, Al Dorsey, Allocations Chair, Debbie Landers, Marketing Chair, Carl Roberts, Member-atLarge, Chris Taylor, Member-at-Large. Additional volunteers serving on the board are: Greg Allen, Amy Alexander - Agency Rep, Bob Boyd, Karolyn Broussard, John Bumpus, Buffy Bundshuh -Patricia Hart Society Rep, Teree Caruthers, Hal Clemmer, Mandi Cordell, Brian Evans, Mary Beth Fortugno, David Fulmer, Greg Herman, Brian Keith, Mike Looney, Bill May, Cecilia Melo-Romie, Steve Morrissey, Mike Murphy, Katherine Murrie - Medius Circle Rep, Abby Poff - YAC Rep, Eddy Rosen, Steve Stevenson, Anne Wilkins. United Way of Williamson County is dedicated to advancing the common good and creating opportunities for a good life for all members of our community. To do that, United Way addresses the underlying causes of problems that prevent progress toward a better life. We invite you to join us—you can give, you can advocate and you can volunteer. To find out more please visit www.uwwc.org.

Current high school and college students are encouraged to apply for $1,500 scholarships High school seniors and current college students who live in Williamson County are encouraged to apply for the Leadership Franklin Scholarship. Leadership Franklin will award two (2) $1,500 scholarships to students who meet the scholarship criteria. Students must have a minimum 2.7 cumulative grade point average to be considered. A copy of the student’s transcript and a 200 word essay answering the question “What are my goals for the next five years?” must accompany

the scholarship application. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of scholarship application points, community involvement, and quality of essay. Preference is given to children and grandchildren of Leadership Franklin participants; however, all eligible students are encouraged to apply. Applications may be obtained online at www.leadershipfranklin.org. Please contact Travis Anderson at 615-538-7018 ortanderson@ tbhglobalasset.com with any questions regarding the application process. Completed applications with accompanying materials can be emailed to paula.harris@bwsc.net or mailed to Leadership Franklin, Attn: Paula Ehresman Harris, PO Box 682404, Franklin, TN 37068. The deadline to submit the scholarship is May 16, 2012.

Wine, Dine, Donate event at Olivia Olive Oil raised $1,252 for Second Harvest Wine*Dine*Donate, a group created five years ago by Susan Goodwin to support Second Harvest recently held a special fundraising event at Olivia Olive Oil. The group usually has a different host each month and guests enjoy wine, a home cooked meal, good conversation and pass the hat to collect donations for Second Harvest to help feed Tennessee’s hungry. This month the event was hosted at Olivia Olive Oil, where on top of the gourmet spread of food, attendees got the additional experience of tasting Olivia’s more than 25 different Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars from around the world. In addition, Olivia Olive Oil donated 10% of sales from their purchases for the evening back to Second Harvest. It was a successful event with donations totaling $1,252 for Second Harvest, the second highest amount of any event in the history of Wine*Dine*Donate. Jennifer & Jamey Parker, Angela Calhoun Team to Build on Heritage Ball’s Legacy The 39th annual Heritage Ball is set for Saturday, September 22nd at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park, with Jamey and Jennifer Parker as chairs. Angela Calhoun is returning as design chair, along with a number of dedicated committee members. Jennifer Parker was a marketing executive specializing in brand partnerships with music artists before she and Jamey had their first child, four-year-old Kelsy. As a senior vice president for entertainment marketing with TBA Global, she helped spearhead the 2004 Inauguration event for Jenna and Barbara Bush, bringing together 6,000 attendees, more than 20 musical acts and 200 nonprofit volunteer organizations in less than a month. With a nod to Williamson County’s agricultural heritage, the Ball committee is bringing back the farm-to-table supper concept that was introduced last year, utilizing local farmers and chefs to prepare a one-of-a-kind, multi-course meal that is as fresh and as local as it gets. The committee is working with Franklin Farmers Market President Hank

Delvin of Delvin Farms, Dani Kates of Kates Fine Catering and Chef Chuck White, author of If It Makes You Healthy with Sheryl Crow, to orchestrate the culinary aspects of the event. All proceeds from the Heritage Ball benefit the work of the 45-year-old Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. For more information on the Ball and to learn more about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.historicfranklin.com.

Tournament Crowns Best High School Rifle Atheletes in Tennessee More than one hundred competitive shooters from 18 high schools across the state participated in this past weekend’s Tennessee State High School Position Air Rifle Championship in Nashville, with Montgomery Bell Academy’s Precision 1 team taking top precision team honors and David Crockett High School Army JROTC Sporter 1 team taking sporter team accolades in the annual competition. Franklin’s Ryan Limpus, a home school senior at Aaron Academy, became the state’s top individual precision shooter and Jesse Adams, David Crockett High School, the top individual sporter shooter. The TNSSA is an educational non-profit organization affiliated with the National Rifle Association and Civilian Marksmanship Program that educates, trains and encourages future Olympic athletes and rifle/pistol owners in the art and skill of safe shooting sports. For further information: www.tennesseeshootingsportsassociation.org. Tractor Supply’s Kim Vella Named to First Farmers & Merchants Bank Board of Directors Kim Vella, senior vice president and Chief People Officer at Tractor Supply Company and a current member of the First Farmers Advisory Board of Williamson County,

news Y( )UR has been named to the First Farmers & Merchants Bank Board of Directors. Vella was elected earlier today by shareholders and the appointment was announced by First Farmers Chairman and Chief Executive Officer T. Randy Stevens at the institution’s Annual Shareholders Meeting. Vella joined Tractor Supply Company in January 1997 as director, Human Resources, and was promoted to vice president in 2001 and to senior vice president in 2007. In July 2010, she was named Chief People Officer. Vella has served as a member of the company’s Executive Committee since May 2007. In her current role, she leads the strategic human resources efforts to attract, develop, engage, reward, align and retain talent in support of their company’s operating success. Vella previously served as a board member of the YWCA and the United Way of Williamson County and in 2009 was honored as a Woman of Influence by the Nashville Business Journal.

Former Brentwood Chief of Police receives Fourth Annual Award Ricky Watson, who spent a vast majority of his professional life in police work, most recently as Brentwood, Tennessee’s Chief of Police, has been named winner of the 2012 First Farmers & Merchants Bank Achievement Award, the bank announced today. The police and security expert was recognized for the impact he’s had on the people living where he has served, and, especially, for his outreach to military veterans. He will be awarded the honor in an invitationonly ceremony in Brentwood on Friday, May 25th. Launched in 2009, the First Farmers Bank Achievement Award seeks to recognize individuals who have been quiet but effective achievers and whose integrity and successes are representative of both the American spirit and the values of First Farmers. He joined the City of Brentwood Police Department in 1986 as Captain of Police Services in charge of operations, communications and criminal investigations and was elevated to Chief of Police in 2000. He retired from the Brentwood Police Department in January of this year. Watson is a member of the American Legion, Columbia State Community College Advisory Board, the Brentwood Rotary Club, the Tennessee Association Chiefs of Police, the International Association Chiefs of Police and an alumnus of Leadership Brentwood. He has also served as a member of the First Farmers Williamson County Advisory Board.

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