YOUR Williamson October 2014

CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY

RAISE THE ROOFS

RENDEZVOUS AT RAVENSWOOD

A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

OCTOBER 2014

YOUR COMMUNITY PARTNER Fairways Fore the Community

NON-PROFIT HEROES

A Salute to Philanthropy in our Commmunity

FALL FINDS

Fabulous Fall Fashion

41st Annual Heritage Ball Special Commemorative Section

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Fashionable YOU Fall Finds Key Pieces for the Season

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A Little Something Extra Hope and Renewal A Story of Breast Cancer Survival

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Special Section

41st Annual Heritage Ball Honoring the Sesquicentennial

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In YOUR Backyard

Fall into Fun

Family-Friendly Activities Happening this Month

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YOUR Charitable Self

Non-Profit Heroes

Spotlighting Eight Selfless Givers in our Community COVER PROFILE This month’s cover features the 41ST Annual Heritage Ball, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin. The Ball Chairs, Brian and Lisa Beathard and Honorary Chairperson Marty Ligon and husband Ronald Ligon, are posed outside the historic Confederate Cemetery at Carnton on the grounds of this year’s Heritage Ball on the Eastern Flank of the battlefield. Photography by Sarah Bailey

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TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUR Social 15 Chukkers for Charity 22 Golf Fore the Cure Casino Night

YOUR Community 54 In the Click

What Will You be for Halloween?

30 Man Men Affair

60 Up the Road

33 Franklin 4 the Cure

74 YOUR History

36 WMC Golf Tournament 37 38 45 48 50

Grace Healthcare Open House Raise the Roofs WCAR Golf Tournament First Bank Community Open House BrightStone Birthday Bash

55 Carnton Sunset Concert Series 61 Rendezvous at Ravenswood 63 Heritage Ball Sponsors Party 79 Signature Chefs Auction 83 Franktown Open Hearts Dinner 89 TPAC Gala 96 Fairways Fore the Community

Keeping It Real With Jodi Civil War Sesquicentennial Event

95 YOUR Community Partner Fairways Fore the Community

YOUR Lifestyle 20 YOUR Beauty & Style

Confessions of a Beauty Junkie

with Jeffrey Gray

76 YOUR Wine Guy with Jimbo Elmerick

78 YOUR Dining Guide with Lauryn Gilliam

84 YOUR Kids

with Jones Speech Therapy

85 Read Between the Lines with Landmark Booksellers

86 Arts & Culture A la Carte with Andrea Davis

98 WC Did You Know?

Halloween History

21 YOUR Best Self with Connie Haley

32 YOUR Health & Wellness

with Williamson Medical Center

44 Real Estate Profile

with Battleground Realty

52 From Our House to YOURS with David Votta

56 From OUR Table to YOURS with Katie Jacobs

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YOUR Business 40 Business on the Move

Chamber Ribbon Cuttings

41 In YOUR Best Interest

with First Farmers & Merchants

42 YOUR Business Profile REN Dermatology

94 Scoop

You in the News

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THE MANOR The Manor consists of custom homes built by some of the best custom home builders in the Middle Tennessee area: Barlow Builders, Firethorne Custom Homes and Hidden Valley Homes. Each home design will incorporate your unique tastes in order to provide a home that is distinctly you. Home prices begin at $1 million.

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

OCTOBER 2014

THE COLOR OF AUTUMN Dear Readers,

CUSTOM PUBLISHING INTEGRATED MEDIA & MARKETING DESIGN CONSULTING EVENT MANAGEMENT

It’s time for the busiest season of the year! As we head into fall, we can enjoy so many amazing community events and activities. Not to mention, marvel at the beautiful fall colors and foliage that will be appearing soon all over Williamson County! October is one of those months that just exudes color, fun and KIDS. As they begin to pick out their Halloween costume, salivate at the thought of all that candy and beg to go hay riding, haunted housing and pick out the perfect pumpkin, our world becomes awash in this Johnny & Shelly Birdsong wonderful season.

Add all the great kid friendly activities we have featured inside this issue so you don’t miss a thing! Get ready for chili cook-offs, leaf raking, pumpkin carving and fall festivals featuring ham, pumpkins and so much more.

We take a look at some really amazing and inspiring individuals in this issue with our 2nd Annual Salute to Non-Profit Heroes. These eight people exemplify what it means to give back, and they do it for a living! But, they live for their work in their organizations and in the fundraising and activities that encompass their daily role of mentoring, donating, teaching, learning and paying it forward. With their good works and spirits of love and commitment to faith, community and others in need, you will see how lucky and blessed we all are to have human beings such as these in our midst.

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the COMMUNITY, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.”

The 41st Annual Heritage Ball has come and gone, but its legacy of preservation, history and of course, fashion will delight you as you relive the beautiful evening. Even if you were unable to be there, you will feel like you were!

And no fall issue would be complete without - George Bernard Shaw a showcase of What to Wear! The great fashions, courtesy of Belk and the picturesque location of the newly opened event venue Ravenswood in Brentwood, will make you want to get out and do a little shopping for autumn styles.

Looking forward to seeing you this fall out and about in our incredible community! Enjoy the season – Shelly Robertson Birdsong, Owner & Publisher Robertson Media Group, LLC & YOUR Williamson shelly@robertsonmediagroup.com

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THE HOMETOWN TEAM We’re proud to be a part of Williamson County. The Stonegate Mortgage Corporation team has worked with homebuyers, real estate professionals and financial institutions nationwide to provide an outstanding customer service experience, with a wide range of mortgage products and competitive rates that helped us become leaders in residential mortgage lending and servicing.

We’ve come a long way, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. We still understand that this is a business where trust is essential, and a handshake still means something.

While we may be one of America’s leading specialty financial services firms, we’re still your hometown team.

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YOUR SOCIAL SECRETARY October brings a host of fabulous events we can’t wait to attend! Here are just a few to add to the Social Calendar: OCTOBER 17

OCTOBER 18

Franklin Wine Festival

Leiper’s Fork Grand Ol’ Chili Cookoff

The Factory at Franklin 7:00 - 10:00 pm The Franklin Wine Festival, widely regarded as Middle Tennessee’s premiere wine tasting event, features more than 300 wines from around the world. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. www.FranklinWineFestival.com

Corner of Floyd Rd and Old Hillsboro Rd 11:00 am - 3:00 pm You will find many delicious varieties of chili at the cookoff & The Grand Ol’ Chili stage will be jammin’ with the classic country sounds of The Austin Brothers. The purpose of the Grand Ol’ Chili Cook-Off is to raise money but also to bring community and visitors to the town for an oldfashioned fall festival event that exemplifies the creative and all-inclusive atmosphere unique to Leiper’s Fork. www.grandolchilicookoff.com

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Dancing with the Stars Liberty Hall, The Factory at Franklin 6:00 - 9:00 pm Dancing with the Nashville Stars is the premiere fundraising event for Feed America First, a local 501(c)(3) hunger relief charity serving the Middle Tennessee region. The mission of Feed America first is to provide food to those who feed the hungry, and our goal is to raise enough money to provide enough food for 750,000 meals! www.feedamericafirst.org

YOUR CONTRIBUTORS Ginger Jones Ginger Jones is a Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner of Jones Therapy Services, which provides speechlanguage, occupational, and physical therapy in 7 locations across Middle and East Tennessee.

Lauryn Gilliam Lauryn Gilliam is a seeker of fun, student of life and lover of exploring mindful ways to enlist the 5 senses in a foodie experience. Influenced by the bayous of Louisiana to the coast of south Florida, up the eastern shore and now rooted in Nashville, she has an appetite for finding good food in unique places.

Joel & Carol Tomlin Your monthly book review of great reads, local, regional and beyond is provided by this unique bookstore in historic downtown Franklin. Owners Joel and Carol Tomlin will share insight and knowledge of literature both current and old and encourage our readers to read, read, read.

Charlie Woodall Charlie Woodall, investment officer for First Farmers Investment Services, is a twenty year investment industry veteran. His monthly column will offer practical advice on wealth-building strategies.

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Julie Jorgensen A self proclaimed Beauty Junkie, Julie is our go-to gal for all things beauty - She scouts out the best deals and the best beauty tricks around.

She treats readers to some hilarious insight into the world of what it takes to be fabulous!

Katie Jacobs Katie Jacobs is a graphic designer, photographer and stylist. She is the art director and creator of stylingmyeveryday. com, a food and lifestyle blog with a focus on styling, entertaining and DIY..

Jimbo Elmerick

Katie Rushton Katie Rushton is a fashion stylist and owner of Effortless Style, a personal shopping and wardrobe consulting company in Brentwood.

She provides a variety of services including Closet Audits, Styling Sessions and Personal Shopping.

Connie Haley Connie Haley Life Coach is a certified life coach that specializes in helping people love the life they have and from there, create the life they always envisioned. Every issue she will show readers ways to find peace and calm in their lives and in themselves.

Stacey Suzanne Watson Stacey is the Director of Community Development for the law firm of Stites & Harbison.

She sits on the Board of Franklin’s Charge, the 21st Drug Court, and Friends of Franklin Parks. She is co-chair of the Franklin 150th..

Jimbo Elmerick is the proprietor of Bricks Cafe, three locations in Williamson County. A modern Renaissance man, Jimbo plays a mean piano, loves being an anti-snob, and wine connoisseur. He’s bringing his knowledge of wine and spirits to you in his signature easygoing style.

Jeffrey Gray Jeffrey Gray is as southern as sweet tea and fried chicken at a Sunday picnic.

This Southern bon vivant, decorator, event planner, painter, food slinger and drink pourer gives advice to the men of Williamson County on all things “Southern gentleman.”

Macey Baird A native Mississippian, Baird earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and English at the University of Mississippi. She is a published writer, with credits in numerous publications. She is an account executive at Sheridan Public Relations, a full-service firm specializing in comprehensive strategies that help clients win in the marketplace. You can follow them on Twitter at @sheridan_pr.

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Story & Photography by Shanah Klima Chukkers for Charity is the annual charity polo match held to benefit both the Rochelle Center and Saddle UP! The event featured of course, the polo match at the beautiful Ingram Farm but also a classic car show and cabana tailgate area. Sponsors and Patrons of the event were situated in a lovely tent hillside to watch the match and enjoy the day’s festivities. Rain held off for favorable weather insuring a successful event and the fun playing of this unique and entertaining sport!

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YOUR BEAUTY & STYLE

CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY JUNKIE

STUFF BOO, Y’ALL! It’s the time of year when adorable little ghosts and goblins ring the doorbell in pursuit of candy, and grown-ups go to haunted houses in pursuit of an adrenaline rush. Yours Truly generally eschews all things scary, particularly when it comes to Halloweenrelated chill-inducers. But y’all know what’s truly scary, all joking aside? The beauty industry. Yes, I’m serious. Grab a blanket and hunker down on the couch, because this is about to get scary.

FIRST, HERE ARE A FEW SHOCKING FACTS The

European Union and Canada have banned over 1300 chemicals deemed “harmful” or “toxic” from any and all personal care products.

In stark contrast, the United States government has banned 11.

Not 1100; ELEVEN! As in one more toxic chemical than you have fingers or toes. Also frightening is the most recent year in which our government passed a law regulating the beauty industry. That was back in...wait for it...1938. Yes, this multibillion-dollar powerhouse of an industry has been completely unregulated since the days of World War II. We’ve all heard by now that parabens and phthalates should be avoided whenever possible. Yet the shifty so-and-so’s in the beauty industry are playing a shell game with consumers when it comes to phthalates. A product can be labeled “phthalate-free” all day long, but if the word “fragrance” is anywhere in the ingredient list, guess what? It contains phthalates. Because the industry is totally unregulated, companies can put basically whatever they feel like on product packaging, despite the actual ingredients. No one is calling them on it.

SO WHAT MAKES CHEMICALS like parabens and phthalates

so scary? They’ve been classified as “endocrine disruptors.” An endocrine disruptor mimics the hormones that otherwise naturally occur in our bodies and are addressed by our endocrine system. When a foreign substance that resembles a hormone enters our system, the response is the same as if it was a legitimately-produced hormone.

The result is usually for us to produce excess estrogen, which increases our risk of breast cancer. The vast majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer in this day and age have no family history and do not possess the breast-cancer-causing gene BRCA.

ONE INGREDIENT FOUND in scores of products is mineral oil. Mineral oil, a product derived from petroleum, forms a film on your skin and just sits there, preventing it from being able to “breathe” while also prohibiting any potentially-beneficial ingredients to penetrate the skin. Since anything placed on your skin can be found in your bloodstream in a matter of seconds, do you really want a byproduct of gasoline coursing through your veins? I used to love a fancy-schmancy skin cream that made my face feel as soft as a baby’s

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hiney. I was on my third jar when I sat down and read the ingredient list. The very first substance listed? Mineral oil. I didn’t know what I didn’t know until then, but that jar went into the trash.

DON’T EVEN GET ME STARTED on the cosmetic-industry

buzzwords flying around these days. Natural, green and even organic can mean diddly-squat when it comes to your favorite beauty products, because manufacturers can claim virtually whatever they want without fear of being penalized for their misrepresentations.

Huge loopholes in the federal laws governing the industry allow companies to use these words without actually having to ensure that their products’ ingredients adhere to those claims. Even the official-sounding “dermatologist-approved” may simply mean that a dermatologist was hired to endorse a particular product without putting it through any additional testing at all, let alone determine the product’s potential impact on our long-term health.

DESPITE THE INTENSE FOCUS most of us put on what goes into our bodies, we often “don’t know what we don’t know” when it comes to what goes onto our bodies. Read ingredient lists. If you see mineral oil, anything ending in -paraben, or anything that you need a PhD to be able to pronounce, don’t buy it. Download the Skin Deep app to your phone and start scanning the products on your bathroom counter. If the toxicity rating of a product is in the “red” range, toss it. Your loved ones may be counting on you to be the one who steps up and says “no” to harmful chemicals in products we use everyday.

Love, The Beauty Junkie

YOUR BEST SELF

CONNIE HALEY

HABITS OF HAPPY PEOPLE They Cultivate a Practice of Gratitude Gratitude is a term that is familiar to all of us. Most of us practice it on a random basis when things are going well-when we get the promotion, on a beautiful fall day, or when our skinny jeans fit. We practice gratitude when we say thank you to someone for his or her kindness. Under positive conditions, feeling grateful is simple. What if we could train ourselves to focus on this concept when life isn’t going our way? Can the simple act of counting our blessings improve the overall quality of our lives?

Positive psychologists conclude that it can and have gathered a slew of research on the benefits of practicing gratitude. Here are just a few of the findings: 1. Reduces stress and anxiety which improves our mental/physical health 2. Increases happiness levels in all areas of life by blocking negative emotions 3. Promotes compassion which enhances our connections with others 4. Increases feelings of self-worth Any of Shawn Achor’s books are a great resource for the above topic.

Incorporating a practice of gratitude when life is not all rainbows and unicorns is a challenge for all of us. As a species, we are hard wired, for survival purposes, to find the negative or potential threats in our lives. To override this default setting, we need to practice gratitude on a daily basis until it becomes habitual. Neuroscience has proven that we can actually “rewire” our brain, in a short period of time, by becoming more aware of and appreciative of the good things we experience. The Buddha’s Brain,

by Rick Hanson, PH.D. is a great read on this discussion.

The best news is that these results can be acquired just by writing down 3-5 things we are grateful for each day. It doesn’t matter if a beautiful journal or a Starbucks napkin is used; the key point is to focus our mind on the positive and make it a daily practice. Not a fan of writing things down? Thinking about or stating the gratitude list out loud can achieve similar results.

Building on this foundation of a daily practice, we can start applying gratitude to difficult times. I am not suggesting that we try and feel happy about not getting the promotion or gaining 10 pounds. Life is a series of ebbs and flows that are often out of our control. Applying gratitude won’t change this. It will, however, soften the edge of trying times, refocus our thoughts on what we have and propel us back to the surface more quickly. The next time life throws a curve ball your way (or just a bad hair day) ask yourself a positive question like: What is good, or even humorous about this situation? Have I overcome obstacles like this before? What is a potential lesson here?

Thankfully, with practice and a determination, we can all learn to shift our perspectives and reap the benefits of viewing our circumstances through a lens of gratitude.

Until next month…

Be You. No Apologies.

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GOLF FORE THE CURE CASINO NIGHT Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt Westhaven Golf Club was the host for this year’s Golf Fore the Cure Casino Night. Guests dressed as their favorite Caddyshack characters and enjoyed an evening of casino games, food, silent auctions and wonderful giveaways. All proceeds from the event benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital please visit www.stjude.org.

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Justina K. State Funnel Neck Step Hem Dress, $98; State Cozy Fleece Crop Jacket, $118; French Connection Elvia Pump, $125

FASHIONABLE YOU

FALL STYLES

all is definitely my favorite time of year. Football is back.

Cooler temperatures greet us as we head out to work each morning. The leaves start to turn those gorgeous shades of orange, red and yellow; and fall fashions hit the stores. I always love to touch and feel the heavier fabrics and see all the different variations of fall boots: ankle boots, riding boots, over-the-knee boots and even peep toe booties this fall.

Seeing all of the fall trends this season has made me yearn for the cooler temperatures. I am beyond ready to start wearing some of my great new fall finds. I have a feeling you might feel the same way after seeing some of the gorgeous fall looks that we are sharing with you in this month’s fashion spread.

So…what can you expect to see in stores this fall?

Tailored Pieces Fit is key when it comes to our clothing, and the tailored pieces being offered this fall will not disappoint.

We’ve featured a few great pieces from French Connection and 1.State, which is one of Belk’s new lines for fall.

Chunky Knits There’s nothing better than pulling on a comfy sweater on a cold morning. This season you will have plenty to choose from including: capes, ponchos, pull-over sweaters and even cardigans, like the grey Sam Edelman one shown in this piece.

Warm and Fuzzy This trend will pop up mostly in the way of jackets and vests. Don’t we all love to put on an extra layer that is soft and cozy during colder weather? I especially loved the 1.State Cozy Fleece Crop Jacket and the Jack by BB Dakota Fur Vest that our models wore for this shoot! Both are so versatile!

Go Green Green is having a moment. Emerald was

Pantone’s color of the year in 2013, but this fall, we are all about the darker, earthy shades of green.

Skirts Both the mini skirt and the longer length midi skirt

have been mentioned in numerous fashion outlets as key pieces to have for fall. We’ve shown one of each in this month’s spread just to give you an idea of how to wear these great skirts.

For more great info on fall trends and how to wear them, make sure and check out our blog effortlesstyle.com and sign up for our monthly newsletter. We also post daily updates, local fashion related events and sales on our Facebook page, which can be found at facebook.com/EffortlessStyle. We’d love to connect with you!

Styling by Julie Jorgensen and Katie Rushton; Photography by Erica Lampley and Jodi Rall; Clothing provided by Belk, CoolSprings Galleria; Models from Reflections Agency; Special Thanks to the City of Brentwood and Ravenswood Mansion for location and to Karol Lahrman of Reflections Agency

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Brittney R. French Connection Golden Mist Lace Dress, $168; French Connection Quinnie Bootie, $160

Justina K. State Digital Plaid Blazer, $168; State Split Neck Peasant Blouse, $88; State Thick Rib Seamed Slim Skirt, $118; French Connection Elvia Pump, $125

Christifer R. Bonobos Clarkson French Terry, $98; Bonobos Rhodes Collar Oxford, $88; Bonobos Chinos, $88; Clarks Busharce Chukka Boot, $100

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MADE Cam Newton Wool Herringbone Vest, $100; Bonobos Waffle Henley, $68; Bonobos French Cords, $128; Frye Phillip Chelsea Boot, $278

Akilah F. (Left) Jack by BB Dakota Macklin Two Tone Fur Vest, $88; Cloth & Stone Long Sleeve Rouge Henley Tee, $88; Sunday in Brookly Faux Leather Midi Skirt, $98; Sam Edelman Fairfield Bootie, $160

Emma D. (Right) Sam Edelman Marled Cover Up Cardigan, $119; Sam Edelman Cutout Tank, $79; Sam Edelman Camo Vegan Leather Mini Skirt, $99; Sam Edelman Linden Bootie, $150

Brittney R. BCBGMAXAZRIA Kimmie Peplum Top, $138; BCBGMAXAZRIA Aaric Faux Leather Legging, $138; French Connection Quinnie Bootie, $160

Christifer R. Lucky Brand Keystone Plaid Western Woven, $69.50; Lucky Brand Fender Rock On Baseball Tee, $49.50; Buffalo David Bitton Ardent Six Fit Jeans, $99; Clarks Busharce Chukka Boot, $100

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MAD AGAIN! A MAD MEN AFFAIR Story & Photography Submitted Mad Again! A Mad Men Affair built on last year’s sold-out A Mad Men Affair and designed by Cara Schneider, occurred on Saturday, September 13th. This unique fundraising event transformed the opulent Lexus of Nashville venue into the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency made so popular by the Mad Men TV series. Featuring a cocktail hour with signature drinks and hors d’oeuvres, a seated gourmet dinner from Chef ’s Market, and dancing to the Craig Duncan Orchestra, this event was co-chaired by Julie Aaron, Dedorah Holmes, Sandra Lipman, and Elizabeth Papel. The event was a special fundraising event for Nashville Opera, with proceeds supporting the On Tour Education and Outreach program, which directly benefits more than 22,000 students annually.

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THE BREAST HEALTH CENTER BREAST HEALTH SPECIALIST ANSWERS POPULAR QUESTIONS ABOUT BREAST CANCER

Bernie Burgess, M.D.

October is Breast Health Awareness Month, so Williamson Medical Center solicited your questions via Facebook about all things related to breast health. Bernie Burgess M.D., a board-certified surgeon at Williamson Medical Center, is a breast health specialist who provided the answers to your questions below.

The Breast Health Center at WMC has been deemed a Center of Excellence by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Q: WHY DO I NEED TO DO A SELF EXAM? A: You need to do a self-exam because you can notice subtle changes before your practitioner would notice them. Even in the age of advanced technology such as mammography, 30 to 40 percent of issues are still found by a self exam. I recommend not doing your self exam too often or you won’t notice subtle changes. Every three to six weeks is a good target.

Q: HOW OFTEN SHOULD WOMEN GET MAMMOGRAMS? A: In the United States, the American College of Surgeons still recommends yearly mammograms beginning at age 40. But if you have a significant family history or a first degree relative that developed breast cancer, you operate under a different set of guidelines. If your first degree relative contracted breast cancer at a young age, then you need to start having mammograms at a younger age, for example.

Q: AM I AT RISK FOR BREAST CANCER IF I DON’T HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY? A: Every woman is at risk. Family history is a risk factor, however most cancers are still sporadic. Family history is a risk factor just like not having kids, being older, being obese, or being on estrogen therapy are all risk factors. One in 8 women will develop breast cancer. If you are a woman, you are at risk.

Q: I HAVE HEARD THAT THERMOGRAPHY IS MUCH BETTER AND SAFER THAN MAMMOGRAPHY. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? A: Thermography is not considered a substitute for mammography.

It isn’t as good of a screening tool. It is sometimes used along with mammography, but it isn’t as sensitive or as specific to mammography when it comes to showing the appropriate things.

Q: IN THE WAKE OF ACTRESS ANGELINA JOLIE MAKING PREVENTATIVE SURGERY SO TOPICAL, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? A: It depends on your family history and your risk of developing cancer over a period of time. Angelina Jolie did it because someone in her

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family had breast cancer and she took the BRCA test that shows whether or not you have the gene for it. If you get the BRCA, you have two choices. You can follow up or go radical. She is at an age now where she’s at higher risk of getting it. It’s a personal decision, but it’s not a bad decision if you know you have the gene that lends itself toward you getting breast cancer. You are saying that your life is worth more than your breasts. In some cases that’s a smart decision and in others, it’s a little overboard.

Q: WHO SHOULD TAKE THE BRCA TEST? I’VE HEARD IT’S EXPENSIVE AND POSSIBLY NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. A: Anyone who has significant family history and has different markers that can turn into cancer should consider taking the BRCA test. If you are in that category, it’s a really good idea to take the test because it tells you not only how radical you need to be, but it tells you your children’s risk as well. If you have no family history or significant risk of breast cancer, insurance will not cover the test and it is very expensive. But the majority of the time if there is enough family history and risk, then insurance will cover it. As you age toward your 50s and 60s, if you test positive for the breast cancer gene, your chance of getting it is 50 percent. That’s when a radical mastectomy might be a good idea. In making a decision, your doctor should involve you and what your personal preference is, rather than saying ‘here is what you need to do.’ Every decision is personal and is based on your peace of mind.

Bernie Burgess, M.D., is a board-certified surgeon with Williamson Medical Group. His office can be reached by calling 615-794-8900. For more information on Burgess and the other physicians of Williamson Medical Group, visit www.williamsonmedicalgroup.com.

FRANKLIN 4 THE CURE Story & Photography by K York Franklin “Run 4 the Cure” 5krun/walk took place in the Town Center of the Westhaven community in Franklin. Following the 5k run/walk there were two races for children to participate, Lily’s Rocket Run and the Cooper’s Fun Run. Children enjoyed the face painting, games and Fun Zone. Everyone enjoyed the pancake breakfast and some even enjoyed a little fishing. It was a beautiful morning for family fun! Proceeds of the event support Franklin 4 the Cure Discovery Grant for cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

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BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR

HOPE and

Renewal Story by Jodi Rall

In 2006 at 46 years old Clara Priest’s world was about to change.

Surprisingly, in many ways the diagnosis of breast cancer made Clara stop and take a look at the focus of her life.

Because Clara went to her yearly mammogram, her cancer was detected early. “Don’t be afraid! Get the mammogram because it’s much scarier to have the diagnosis of cancer, or more advanced cancer, because you didn’t take the test. I had a mastectomy. However, because my cancer was caught and treated early my prognosis was good,” shared Priest.

Today, eight years later, life is great.

Clara’s message to other women is “Attitude is important! I found focus in my life and instead of finding the diagnosis as devastating, I wiped the minutia of life away and gave incredible focus on my family and friends. This time was very special and in many was a blessing because I never felt so loved or special to the people who really cared about me.”

Since 2006 Clara has seen an advancement of research with breast cancer when talking with other survivors. The way doctors can pinpoint treatment and are making advances is truly incredible.

Clara began volunteering for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and has even worked part time for the non-profit. She saw the commitment they have to finding a cure, and research is front and center in all they do. Last year Clara was heavily involved with the Komen Race for the Cure. It was an amazing experience and she is still lending her voice to support the cause. If you or someone you know is interested in attending this year or forming a team, here is a link to the race information: www. komennashville.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/race-information

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WHAT ARE THE STATISTICS IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY? 1. Komen Greater Nashville serves 11 counties in Middle Tennessee including Williamson County.

2. Williamson County has the second highest Incidence Rates in the service area, behind only Davidson County.

3. When adjusted for population density, Williamson County still has the second highest Incidence Rate.

4. In the 11 Counties, 7 counties are seeing fewer incidences of breast cancer. Williamson County is not one of those.

Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson and Williamson are seeing more incidences.

5. Last year 122 Williamson County residents were diagnosed with new cases of breast cancer. 39 of these were in the late stages.

Source: Susan G. Komen for the Cure

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WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER GOLF Story & Photography by K York The 20th annual Williamson Medical Center charity golf tournament was played at Vanderbilt Legends Club. Funds raised from the event will benefit The Fay Porter Memorial Medical Scholarship, which has awarded more than $100,000 in medical scholarships. Other beneficiaries are Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Williamson Medical Center and the new Children’s Hospital which will open in 2015.

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GRACE HEALTHCARE OPEN HOUSE Story & Photography by K York Grace Healthcare of Franklin hosted an Open House with the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce at their newly renovated facility located at 1287 West Main Street. Tours were provided of the skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Grace Healthcare’s philosophy of Graceful Living creates a warm and caring environment where new programs are adopted to encourage the continuous improvement in resident care. Guests were treated to great food and wonderful musical entertainment, while touring the facility.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW WILLIAMSON COUNTY BUSINESSES Title Boxing Club

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FIRST FARMERS

BUILDING AND PASSING ON A HERITAGE

of your family.

Last month's Heritage Ball, presented by the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County, reminded me not only of the importance of historic preservation but the reason why its critical to protect one's legacy. What we pass on to future generations is vital to everyone's sense of person, place, family and community. And in the case of a personal financial legacy, since in many cases it’s the result of your hard work, it gives you great satisfaction in providing for future members

It starts with smart estate planning, which may include both a will and a trust. Each serves a specific purpose. A will identifies who will receive your property when you die and designates individuals who will carry out that distribution.

A trust can help you distribute property before death, at death or after death and, likewise, identifies one person (trustee) to hold legal title to that property for another (beneficiary). I've found trusts to be most usable if they help a person/family reduce their taxes, but that's not always the case. I recommend working with your financial, tax and legal advisors when you develop either document. IRS rules give everyone the ability to minimize estate taxes if we take the proper steps in setting up a sound estate plan. If we don't, the state and federal government will put THEIR plan in place for you...but you're probably not going to like it!

An estate plan helps you avoid that aggravation.

Here are three basics I've found many people overlook when developing their estate plan: 1. Make sure the assets of your estate are properly appraised, titled and fit into the plan you've adopted. Communicate openly with those who will be affected by your plan.

2. Be aware of your tax threshold. According to Revenue Procedure 2013-35, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury, persons dying in 2014 can pass along $5,340,000 in their will before incurring federal estate tax. Since state and local estate taxes will vary, it’s smart to involve a tax attorney in the process.

3. Finally, if you're naming a family member or friend executor of your will, know that it’s a big job. It can take more than a year to settle an estate and if the executor does not have any experience in estate settlement the process can be overwhelming. I suggest that a corporate executor, such as a bank or trust company, handle the paperwork in partnership with the named executor. It will make it easier on everyone.

While it takes a bit of work, an estate plan is the right thing to put in place to protect you and your heirs. And it will ensure your legacy is as solid as you can make it.

YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE

JENNIFER LEE, M.D., REN DERMATOLOGY

When it comes to your skin’s health, Dr. Jennifer Lee knows her stuff. A Harvard Medical School graduate and faculty member at both Harvard and Vanderbilt medical centers, the boardcertified dermatologist added “Medical Director” to her resume in 2013.

Last December Lee opened REN Dermatology, a comprehensive, state-of-the-art skin care center in Williamson County. The chic office, conveniently located just adjacent to Williamson Medical Center, boasts a comfortable and modern design reminiscent of a tranquil spa. Plush leather chairs and contemporary artwork contribute to Lee’s mission to provide patients with expert dermatologic care in a comfortable, welcoming office environment. It makes you wonder why all doctors’ offices do not offer such a soothing space! “I love being a part of the Williamson County community,” says Dr. Lee, who was named Vanderbilt’s 2013 Teacher of the Year in the Division of Dermatology.

“My goal for opening this office was to provide quality care in a comfortable environment, where patients can be treated for a full spectrum of skin issues, including skin cancer, acne and psoriasis. We also perform injectable and laser cosmetic services.”

“We want to offer a boutique practice that’s centered on a superior patient experience.”

It seems that people have already taken notice on both a local and national level. Since opening, Dr. Lee has been featured in high-profile outlets such as InStyle Magazine, Yahoo Beauty and Refinery 29. She was also selected as one of Nashville Business Journal’s 2014 “40 Under 40” winners. Dr. Lee specializes in all aspects of general dermatology, as well as cosmetic and laser procedures such as Botox, Restylane, skin resurfacing and rejuvenation. The doctor says another major draw for

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patients is their state-of-the-art lasers. The practice features advanced technology lasers such as the Pharos Excimer laser for treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo and eczema; the CORE (CO2) fractional laser to treat wrinkles, skin aging and acne scars; and the Elos Plus Laser for photorejuvenation and skin tightening, as well as the Quanta Light 4V for safe laser hair removal in patients of all skin colors, and treatment of facial spider veins and unwanted brown spots. The Franklin-based clinic also houses a UVB Phototherapy booth for medical ultraviolet light therapy for psoriasis and other skin diseases and offers a full array of cosmetic procedures including Botulinum toxin and filler injections and medical grade chemical peels. REN offers high-end skin care lines and products ranging from sunscreen, antiaging creams, rejuvenating serums and eyelash extensions administered

by REN’s very own licensed esthetician.

If Dr. Lee’s resume and office aesthetics are not enough to make you consider changing allegiances, her easy bedside manner will. Dr. Lee’s never-met-a-stranger personality and warm presence immediately seem to put patients at ease. There is a definite slower pace of the office, an aspect that the REN team says is intentional, allowing for a more comfortable and personalized experience. “I hope that patients don’t feel rushed when they visit REN,” Dr. Lee says. “I’m proud that our office has grown so quickly from strong word-of-mouth.” The REN team has a monthly newsletter that heralds special promotions, offers a “product spotlight,” and links to articles posted on the REN blog, covering topics as varied as laser hair removal, DIY facial masks, “what to do for dry skin,” anti-aging tips and more.

REN Dermatology is currently accepting new patients and would love to get to know you. For more information, visit www.rendermatology.com.

REAL ESTATE PROFILE

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LUXURY IN KENDALL HALL This brand new, two-story, 4,233 ft2, 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home sits on a prestigious level lot.

Two bedrooms are on the main level. Open plan features huge kitchen, butler’s pantry, coffered ceilings, and extensive trimwork. Luxurious outdoor living with privacy fence, gas firepit, covered porch, and beautiful pool. This home also boasts an attached, three-car, extra deep garage and oversized laundry room. The first floor master bedroom features a spa-like bathroom with double vanities, spacious walk-in closets and separate shower and tub. Located in the Oak View Elementary School District, it is the perfect forever home.

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FIRST BANK COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Story & Photography by K York The newly renovated historic Post Office building at Five Points in downtown Franklin, is now home to the downtown branch of First Bank. In September the bank held a grand reception and opening for clients, customers,community leaders and special guests. With a tented area out front to show off the beautiful new fountain and building, guests were treated to wonderful food and music as they were welcomed by bank officials and the local office staff.

Susan Holmes, Stuart Tutler & Wendy Dunavant

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BRIGHSTONE CELEBRATES 15 YEARS Story & Photography Submitted BrightStone, a nonprofit day program for adults with special needs, celebrated its 15th year birthday with a bash! On September 15th, about 150 people from around the community joined in the celebration. BrightStone currently has 36 students in its post secondary educational program and teaches life skills, health and wellness, computer skills, and ceramics. For more information: www.brightstone.org.

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FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS

DAVID VOTTA

The Brownstones

216 Emily Court, Franklin A cool million or so to spend? With property values around Williamson County rising back to previously top pricing, $1 million doesn’t buy quite as much house as one might expect. But buyers shopping in this range and looking for something truly unique, can find some very interesting properties on the market in Williamson County.

One such opportunity is this historic downtown dwelling in Franklin: an elegant home in The Brownstones at 216 Emily Court. With three bedrooms and 3 1⁄2 baths, this four-story townhouse (with elevator) features 3,974 square feet. Its luxuries include two laundry rooms, two outdoor living areas and an entire floor devoted to a master suite that includes a patio and heated floors in the master bath. One major selling point for this property is its location which is within walking distance of everything in downtown Franklin.

216 Emily Court carries an asking price of $1,025,000. Other similar listings have been priced up to $2,250,000.

The average sale price of the four-story Brownstones homes since 2013 is $1,337,500, said listing agent David Votta of Bob Parks Realty.

As you enter the front door with side lights

and arched transom, you’re welcomed by gorgeous trim work, 8’ doors, 10’ ceilings and beautiful hardwoods which you’ll find throughout the home with the exception of the basement area.

The cozy den/parlor is located to the left of the entry foyer and features thick crown molding, gas log fireplace with marble surround with electric switch, built-ins, and recessed lights with an accent light over the mantle.

The main level bedroom features hardwoods, crown molding, ceiling fan, walk-in closet with built-ins and a full bath which can also be accessed from the hallway. The full bath features tile floors, antique bronze fixtures, marble vanity and tiled combo tub/shower. The office, or flex room, is located just off the garage on the main level of the home and features beautiful stained French doors, chandelier lighting, hardwoods and crown molding. The garage entry area has convenient built-in shelving, a laundry closet which allows for a stackable washer & dryer, and also an elevator which services all four levels.

The second level of the home has an open floor plan and is great for entertaining.

Friends and family will love gathering in

For more information about this home, visit www.216EmilyCt.com or contact David Votta.

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the living room featuring a gas log fireplace with marble surround and accent lighting over the mantle, plantation shutters, ceiling fan, builtins, crown molding and storage closet. There’s a half bath located on the landing featuring a Bombay chest vanity.

The kitchen is gorgeous with a perfect marriage of tones in the cabinets, flooring and granite. It features a 5 Burner Bosch Gas Stove, Stainless Bosch Oven & Microwave, Cabinet Faced Refrigerator and Dishwasher.

Plenty of lighting with recessed lights, pendant lanterns and under cabinet lighting. There’s room for a small breakfast area as well as bar stool seating.

The charming window is a pass through to the sunroom and allows natural light from the sunroom skylights.

The living/kitchen area flows perfectly into the dining room & sunroom located just off the kitchen. The dining room features hardwoods, crown molding, recessed lighting, built-in shelving and access to the large patio.

Another place for friends & family to gather on this spacious tiled patio with pergola and wrought iron railing. Enjoy relaxing on one of the patios or taking a stroll in the gorgeous courtyard with lush landscaping and fountain.

The entire third level of the home is dedicated to the master suite and features new hardwoods, crown molding, plantation shutters, separate work station perfect for a coffee or wine bar, remote control ceiling fan, recessed lights, reading lights and a private patio. Again, all levels of the home are serviced by the elevator. Escape to spa like bath with heated 18” tile floors, plantation shutters, claw foot tub, tiled shower with detailed trim work, separate vanities with marble countertops, antique bronze fixtures, and two walk-in closets with built-ins.

The basement is the perfect guest or teenager suite with it’s own bedroom and bath. The 20’ x 17’ media room features recessed lights, wiring for speakers, crown molding & like new carpet. The large storage closet can also function as a safe room or be converted to a wine cellar. There’s another closet that houses the elevator and security system components.

So, set up a showing with David today and make this your home!

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IN THE CLICK

WHAT WILL YOU BE FOR HALLOWEEN?

Lions and Tigers and Ninja Turtles, Oh My!

It’s time to hang ghosts from your trees, cover your doors with spider webs and stock up on candy because these little ones will be trick-or-treating soon! We asked what they were going to be this Halloween, and here is what they had to say!

“Fireman and Dalmatian” -Bridger & Quill Housley

“Angel” -Aly Rudolph

“Black Cat and Zombie Prom Queen” -Makenzie & Kayleigh Miller

“Mob Boss” (He’s got a little suit!)

-Hank Dent

“A Fraggle and a pirate” -Cloe & Wyatt Crawford

“A fairy princess” Ruby Crawford

CARNTON CONCERT SERIES Story & Photography by K York The annual Sunset Concert Series at Carnton Plantation is a family favorite in Franklin. The final summer performance was threatened by a stormy forecast, but with only a brief sprinkle of rain, the dark clouds departed and the show went on as planned. Music lovers gathered on the lawn to hear the classic R & B sounds of The Soul Searchers. It was music that could lift the darkest of clouds and put you in the mood for the best of times.

The Quesenberrys & Chloe Glover

Sue Grove & Nancy Whitaker

Kim Young, Tammy Jones & Roxane McGowan

Kevin Husslein & Janet Williams

Pat & Melissa Blair

Kirsten Copely & Valerie Agresta

FROM OUR TABLE TO YOURS

STYLING MY EVERYDAY

Elegance

Rustic

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN BREAD AND NATURAL DECOR CELEBRATE THE INCREDIBLE FLAVORS OF FALL

By Katie Jacobs Fall has got to be the best time of the year; Pumpkins, hayrides, bonfires and s’mores, pecan pie, apple cider, blue jeans and boots. The days are getting cooler, the leaves are turning bright shades of fire red and orange, and football games fill our weekends. What’s not to love?

Nothing screams fall more than the smell of pumpkin bread wafting through the house and a long farm table decorated with acorns, rustic pumpkins and oversizedpinecones. While I love orange pumpkins and fun colored candy corn, I like to stick with a neutral palette for my dining room decor that can carry well through Thanksgiving until I’m ready for the Christmas switch.

The best thing about “rustic elegance” is that it is accessible and affordable.

Nature has done most of the work for you!

Incorporate rustic elements like pine cones, acorns, cotton branches, wooden slabs, cabbage and tree branches into your tablescape for a rustic charm that reflects the flavors of fall.

SPICED PECAN PUMPKIN QUICK BREAD I formulated this Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Quick Bread recipe to match a certain large retailer’s famous pumpkin bread mix. It ended up being healthier, moister and cheaper to make homemade than from the mix! It is soft and perfectly spiced with a robust pumpkin flavor. Make as one large loaf to keep for yourself or in mini loaves, wrapped in cellophane to share with family and friends.

INGREDIENTS • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree • 2 eggs • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 1/2 cup buttermilk • 1/2 cups white sugar • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/4 cup pecans (finely chopped)

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 in loaf pan.

In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, buttermilk, sugar and brown sugar until well blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ginger and nutmeg. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Add pecans and mix until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans.

Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Loaves are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Go to stylingmyeveryday.com for more tasty fall recipes.

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SOUTHERN IS...

JEFFREY GRAY

We are approaching that time of year when the round of parties and events really ramps up quickly. Before our calendars get too chaotic, now is the best time to think about all of the reasons we have to be thankful.

It’s also the perfect time to look around at what needs are present in our own community. From those of us who have so much, much is expected in return. Each of us should do our part to make and keep this the best community in America.

Recently, I was having a conversation with friends about some upcoming charity events.

It was interesting to listen to the range of comments bandied about everything from

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being interested and wanting to support them (really being interested in helping to meet the need) to “Oh my! What ever will I wear to the benefit!?” This conversation stuck with me, and I have replayed it many times in my own mind. I started to reflect on my own views on philanthropic work and the part I play in the bigger picture.

Give it some thought. Look around you.

Talk to a friend. Find a cause or group that interests you and find out how to become involved. Everyone is always looking for volunteers. Be mindful and start slowly. Be honest with yourself. We all lead very busy lives. Know yourself and your schedule.

Commit to help and give of your time responsibly. Beware of overextending yourself, or as the saying goes “biting off more than you can chew.”

If you are a hands-on person, there are a couple of directions you can follow. Consider your skill set. If you can pick up a hammer or a drill, someone will be glad to teach you how to use it. Then, if you want, you can step up and help build a home for a needy family or a playground in an underprivileged neighborhood. It’s a great feeling to watch your labors create something tangible that will have a lasting effect on others. A little hard work goes a long way.

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Building something may not be your cup of tea. You can always volunteer to do a myriad of other needed jobs. Someone has to collect food and clothes for charity. Then once they are gathered, there is a mountain of work to get them sorted and into the right hands. Often you will meet people and have conversations that can open up your eyes to the other side of life. It’s a good thing to have real stories from real people and see from a different perspective. It will broaden those horizons and make you even more thankful for what a great life you have.

I myself love to pick up a hammer and nails and physically go at a problem. But don’t think for a minute I do not enjoy a nice fundraising event. The social swirl of things, seeing people, talking, eating--the things that make life sweet. I think it’s a great idea to help with or attend as many events as you can. It always puts me in a good mood and makes donating that much easier. Whether you volunteer or just buy a ticket, you are doing good and helping others.

Growing up here in Tennessee, I was included in my family’s good works at a young age, mostly associated with our church. It has always been second nature for me to jump in and make a donation or give of my time to help others. Whether at a church bazaar, bake sale or a Habitat for Humanity project, I learned early in life that you can be rewarded in so many ways if you give freely of yourself.

The sense of accomplishment alone is a huge boost to your ego. It

is interesting to see the wide range of ideas that people have now about who should be responsible for outreach in our communities.

Too many people want to let others do and pay no attention to what is right in front of their faces. You can write that check and forget about it, or you can get up and give yourself to a cause. Both are good and needed, but being physically involved can get you closer to the problem and give a truer insight to the structure of the issues facing our community.

We live in such a wonderful community here in Williamson County. It seems so very idyllic and far removed from many of the world’s troubles. Living here it can be easy to forget all the need that is in the world at large. As gentlemen, it is our responsibility to be aware of the problems and needs within our community. We must act to the best of our ability to do what we can to make a difference in meeting the needs of the less fortunate. Much good can be accomplished from the use of your monetary donation, but your own life can be touched much more if you give your time as well. Check with your church, local outreach groups or national charity organizations. There is something for everyone to do. You may not be able to give a million bucks, but giving of your time may just lead to feeling like a million bucks!

Now finish reading this magazine and go out and help!

And thank you!

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UP THE ROAD

BRENTWOOD

Keeping It Real in Brentwood with Jodi, Brentwood Editor

Hello readers! Consider this our introduction.

Now, you might be wondering who I am? My name is Jodi Altsman Rall and if you will visualize a juggler, that might be an appropriate description of my life; juggling my titles of believer, wife, mother of four children, owner of JAR Communications, former author of the column “Jodi In the Bubble” for the Brentwood Home Page, volunteer, avid reader, pet lover (two female dogs, two male cats-all who are rescues), gardener and photographer of everything beautiful in our world.

Well, there you go. Exhausted? Try living with me. Self-described, I am an exclamation point who wants to be a semi-colon-or a period? Life is to be lived, laughter is to be had, joy should be center and love brings peace and happiness.

A romantic at heart, my beloved husband would

say, “Bright shiny object, and she’s off...”

Sigh. It’s so true and yet, everyone needs to embrace who they are and run with it.

All four of my children are very different; I embrace this, as we all need to live an authentic life. Be an original, why duplicate someone else for goodness sakes I am also a Brentwood resident, I will be providing Brentwood specific content each issue of YOUR Williamson with plenty of humor and insight on our schools, shopping and events.

If you have Brentwood news, social functions and other interesting tidbits about northern Williamson County please email me at Jodi@ yourwilliamson.com! I look forward to being the Community and Brentwood Editor for YOUR Williamson. And to getting to know one another. Have a great October! Until next month...

RENDEZVOUS AT HISTORIC RAVENSWOOD Story & Photography by K York The Brentwood Historic Commission hosted a preview party for the Ravenswood Mansion in Brentwood’s Marcella Vivrette Smith Park. Tours of the fully restored mansion enchanted guests with it’s rich history and charm. It was a beautiful evening for cocktails and dinner on the lawn. The evening was a fundraiser for the Brentwood Historic commission, which funds historical preservation and education efforts in Brentwood.

Liz & Grant Hammonds

Joyce Keistler, Heather Argo, Diane Sylvis & Linda Hirsch

Jim Thompson & Justin Lowe

The West Family

Cherie & Daniel Hammond

Tom & Judy Foster, Bert Bosse & Shelia Cleveland

College Grove Strings

Marla Richardson & Glenda Merhoff

Tim & Jill Burgin, Jodi & Eric Rall

Mary Catherine & Ashley McAnulty

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Heritage

Forty First Annual

Ball

The 41st Annual Heritage Ball, Williamson County’s longestrunning black tie event, was a huge success. Held at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park in Franklin, the Ball celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin.

For more information on the Heritage Ball go to www.historicfranklin.com.

All Heritage Ball photos available at www.yourwilliamson.com.

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Story & Photography by K York The Sponsor and Table Host Party for the 41st Annual Heritage Ball was held at historic Jasmine Grove, home of Lucibeth and Brian Mayberry. The party honored the Sponsors and Patrons who supported this prestigious gala benefiting preservation in Williamson County. The crowning of the annual Heritage Ball King and Queen completed the evening, as Greg Flittner and Nancy Smith were crowned. The Heritage Ball paid homage to the upcoming Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Franklin in the dĂŠcor and theme of the evening.

Susan & Chuck Blackard

J.R & Joy Roper, Jennifer & Jamey Parker

Fred Reynolds, Ann Johnson, Jim East, Debbie & Ray Barrett

Nancy Smith & Greg Flittner

Barry & Jackie Alexander

Angela & Porter Calhoun

Joe & Theresa Walker, Marion & Mark Cianciolo

Monty & Lisa McInturff

Mary Pearce, John Lueken & Stacey Watson

Megan & Robert Hartman

Torrey Barnhill & Carl Haley

Ball Fashion No gala event would be complete without the gorgeous fashion, and the Heritage Ball annually brings out the fashionistas of Williamson County. Gowns in jewel tones and plenty of sparkle and bling were definitely the trend.

Gentlemen stuck to the tried and true in classic formal wear, although a few flashy bowties and even some RED pants, were spied. The lovely strappy sandals and bejeweled satin pumps gave way to flip flops and bare feet for some, as the evening wore on and the dancing took center stage. Perfectly coiffed and coutured they may be, but the ladies of Williamson County know how to let their hair down and dance the night away! -Photography by Sarah Bailey

Krista & Phillip Dial

Jenna Sanders

Cheryl Brown

Stephanie & Daniel Allen

Wendy Dunavant

Susan & Chuck Blackard

Missy Naff

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Stephanie McGrath

Susan Cunningham

Wren Anderson

Kelly Durham

Amy Talley

Julie Williams & Jennifer Shepard

Adela Ferrell

Ginger Wallace & Adam Caldwell

Shelby Ireland & Fran Blackard

Details

The evening’s program was filled with historic photos.

Gorgeous fall colors made the magnificent floral arrangements showstopping centerpieces!

A table fit for a king and queen - rustic amber and orange linens brought autumn to the ball!

The Silent Auction went online with text messages for bid updates and all bidding via the auction website.

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HERITAGE BALL

Photography by K York

John & Laura Hollingsworth, Crissy & Bill Haslam

Chuck & Cathy Isaacs, Kris & Alex Marks

Amy Talley & Jennifer Thorington

Deb & Jack Grant

Stacey Watson & Jayne Bibb

Cassie & Derby Jones

Angela Calhoun, Tim & Angela Murphy

Selisa & Dan Beeler

Amy & Scott Black, Tracey Ford

Julie & Will Kesler, Candy Sullivan

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Awards

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Wendy Dunavant & Norma Runk

Robert Hicks wins the prestigious Patron’s Award.

Hope & Lynn Hallum

Lawrence Sullivan, Melissa & Jason Reierson

Jay & Bethany Alexander, Ali & John Reynolds Marty Ligon is honored as “Queen of the Ball” for life for all of her work with the Heritage Foundation.

Executive Director Mary Pearce introduces 2014 King & Queen of the Ball - Nancy Smith and Greg Flittner.

Randy & Lori Reid

Bill & Maria Baskin

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Miller, Vivian & David Garrett

Pam Chandler, Jen Porter Ross & Linda Childs

Donna Visman, Michael & Joni Cole

Krista Dial & Dawn Eaton

Brian & Lisa Beathard, Marty & Ronald Ligon

Ginger Manley & Sherry Stovall

Stephanie Grant, Angela Plake & Freddy Schwenk

Cameron McBride, Reid Anderson, Teresa & Danny Anderson

Joe & Teresa Walker, Vickie Manning & Charley Walker

Vicky Crigger & Laurie Kirkland

Cecil Ewin & Harriet Keyes

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Patrons Party

HERITAGE BALL SPONSORS’ PARTY HONORS PRESERVATION SUPPORTERS Patrons of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County gathered on Sept. 4 to honor the sponsors and table hosts who made the 41st Annual Heritage Ball possible. The Ball was a retrospective of all that the Foundation has accomplished—with a special spotlight on the Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Franklin.

In its 41st year, the gala is Williamson County’s longestrunning black tie event. The Sponsors’ Party, held at the magnificent Jasmine Grove home of Lucibeth and Brian Mayberry in downtown Franklin, recognized the major investments of local and national companies that will further spur historic preservation efforts.

The Ball is honored to have CapWealth Advisors, one of the state’s top wealth management firms, as a 2014 Patrons Sponsor. FirstBank, one of Tennessee’s largest community banks and a relatively new fixture on the downtown Franklin scene thanks to its renovated space at Five Points, is also a Patrons Sponsor for this year’s milestone event. In addition, Premier Sponsors include Alexander Automotive and SouthStar, LLC & Ovation.

“These businesses place a special emphasis on giving back to the community, and that philosophy is also the backbone of the Foundation’s mission,” said Torrey Barnhill, Heritage Ball coordinator. “We look to partner with like-minded leaders who understand the importance of our vision of saving each and every place that matters in Williamson County.”

Barnhill also referenced the Mayberrys’ contributions, and says the young couple is an indicator of both the Ball’s and the Foundation’s multi-generational involvement.

The Mayberrys’ three-story antebellum home, thought to be built in 1850, is the pair’s second downtown Franklin house to renovate in the context of historic preservation.

The couple has turned the Civil War-era home—which was in a state of despair when purchased—into a representation of its original grandeur.

As the 80-plus attendees arrived at Jasmine Grove they were treated to bites by Sargent’s Catering and donated spirits from R.S. Lipman & Lipman Bros. The hand of Steve McLellan of Garden Delights crafted the flower arrangements in the sweeping backyard, and Southern Events donated party equipment.

In addition to the Patrons and Premier Sponsors, others include the Major Sponsors: Audi of Nashville, First Farmers and Merchants Bank, First Tennessee, Franklin Synergy Bank, Grand Avenue, Landmark Bank, Lipman Bros. & R.S. Lipman Company, Martin Foundation and Southern Events; as well as the Supporting Sponsors: A. Marshall Family Foods, Full Service Insurance, Inc., Embassy Suites Cool Springs, Stites & Harbison, PLLC, Tennessean/Williamson A.M., Williamson Herald/ Southern Exposure Magazine, Westhaven Partners and YOUR Williamson.

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Damon & Amy Bagwell

Brian Durr & Liz Cruse

Becket & Jill Moore, Gary Minor

Charlie Blackard, Lynden Ireland, Chuck & Susan Blackard, Stephanie & Rob McGrath

Darby & Richard Pavlasek

Kristen & Brad Carter

Jonathan & Holly Duda, Rudy Jordan & Chuck Wolfram

Crispin & John Menefee

Tina & Joe Surface

Doug & Amy Ware

Chris & Michelle Macdonald

Adam Caldwell & Ginger Wallace

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Menu

King &Queen

Hors D'oeuvres

Cajun Seared Pork Belly and Maple Vinaigrette

First Course

Fall Salad with Apples

Main Course

New York Strip Steak Loin Roulade with Mushroom Duxelle with Spinach, Smoked Tomato and a Madiera Demiglace

Vegetarian Option

Stuffed Portabella Mushroom

Dessert

Triple Chocolate Mousse Teardrop Cake with Chambord Cream and Fresh Raspberries

Nancy Smith & Greg Flittner

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All product supplied by three local farmers: Delvin Farms, Noble Springs Dairy and Allenbrook Farms.

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Ken & Linda Moore

Molly & John Kelly

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Mike & Sarah Hathaway, Amanda Zoch & Max Dunigan

Cathleen Coyne & Stokes Nelson

Casey Preston, Jennifer Parker & Mary Kate Brown

Anne Marie Buettner & Starling Evins

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Ligon Cannon Historic Marker for Ligon Cannon Franklin resident Ronald Ligon found this cannon buried on his parents’ property, the Melrose Plantation in Nashville, in the late 1950s, when he was a college student. Through an agreement with the Tennessee Gun Collectors’ Association, the cannon was restored and used to commemorate the Centennial of the American Civil War from 1961-1965, and was fired in several reenactments including the Battle of Franklin.

Sandra & Harrison Crabtree, Myers & Diane Jones

The cannon was later stolen, and recovered decades later in shambles. Mr. Ligon once again restored the cannon, which he plans to showcase as part of the Sesquicentennial in 2014. This is the first time it has been shown to the public in nearly 50 years.

The U.S. issue 3” Singer-Nimick Ordnance Rifle is identical to three guns captured by Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest’s raids on West Tennessee in 1862. The three guns would become known as “Morton’s Bull Pups, ” favored by Forrest and his artillery officer, Capt. John Morton, for their portability in battle.

Pat & Dianne Petty

Les & Susan Cunningham

Randall & Kelly Durham

Cecelia & Chris Moore

Summer & Keith Sheldon

Melrose Plantation, where this cannon was originally found buried, was the post-war home of Captain Morton.

While unconfirmed, it is possible – perhaps even likely – that this is one of the famous “Bull Pups,” now at home in Franklin.

YOUR HISTORY

SESQUICENTENNIAL

The Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Event:

THE LAST CAMPAIGN IN TENNESSEE

By Stacey Suzanne Watson

Several years ago, a campaign for land preservation effort called “Why Franklin Matters” was started to engage the attention of people, young and old folks, folks with different skin color and cultural differences, to the relevance of the Battle of Franklin, the American Civil War and its impact. Since the campaign started, three educational symposiums have been held, thousands educated, hundreds of acres saved and millions of dollars have been raised. State and national attention has been given to the Battle of Franklin.This year, the State of Tennessee hosts its Signature Event: The Last Campaign of Tennessee, in Franklin, November 13 & 14. Over 1000 students and teachers are registered to attend the battlefield program. 700 are registered to attend Blue and Gray Day. People from 21 states including: Tennessee, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia as well as three countries, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, outside the United States. People from all over the world are coming to Franklin to learn about “Why Franklin Matters.” Registration is free and open to the public for Tennessee’s 2014 Civil War Sesquicentennial Signature Event which remembers the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin. The commemoration will take place on November 13-14, 2014, in Franklin and surrounding historic sites.

The commemoration will feature educational symposiums, book signings, a Sesquicentennial Civil War exhibit offering rare and unique artifacts from the Battle of Franklin, musical presentations and living history demonstrations, both Confederate and Union.

Events include: Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee November 13th from 10am–2:30pm and November 14th from 9am–1pm at the Williamson County Archives Every family has a story. Share yours. Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee provides Tennesseans the opportunity to have their Civil War manuscripts, artifacts and photographs digitally copied in locations convenient to their homes. The Tennessee State Library and Archives will digitally preserve photos and memorabilia to create a permanent, public archive online at http://www.tn.gov/tsla/cwtn/. Attendees are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Tennessee Library at Archives staff, however walk-ins are welcome. Sponsored by the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum.

November 14, 2014 Opening Ceremony at The Factory, Liberty Hall

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The Signature Event takes place at The Factory, a wonderfully restored historic building that serves as a community center for Franklin and the surrounding area. The event will begin with music from the New Hope Academy Choir, a Pre-K to 6th grade children's choir known for their inspiring musical performance. Susan Whitaker, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development will kick-off the official Opening Ceremony which will include special presentations and remarks. Governor Bill Haslam, State of Tennessee (invited); Dr. Carroll Van West; Tennessee State Historian; Jim Lighthizer, President, Civil War Trust; County Mayor Rogers C. Anderson, Williamson County; and Mayor Ken Moore, City of Franklin will kick off the morning sessions. Afternoon sessions include discussions by Civil War experts on The Last Campaign in Tennessee. For a full write up of the sessions, please see tncivilwar150.com.

Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Exhibit sponsored by the Tennessee State Museum November 14, 2014—The Factory in Franklin, TN This special Civil War exhibit will be a two-part exhibit focusing on the battles of Franklin and Nashville. The first part includes items belonging to Confederate generals Patrick Cleburne, Otho Strahl, and George Gordon. After the battle, General Cleburne's lifeless body was found on the field at Franklin with a kepi hat covering his face.

This kepi will be on display. Visitors may also see the uniform coat of Dyersburg, Tennessee resident General Strahl, who was killed while attacking a federal fortification at Franklin. The exhibit will feature sword and scabbard owned by Giles County native General Gordon, who was captured after being wounded at Franklin. A rare framed composite photograph of Confederate cavalryman Nathan Bedford Forrest and his staff officers will be on view. In addition, items related to Nashville Union commander Major General George H. Thomas, including a medal made by Tiffany & Co. commissioned in his honor by the State of Tennessee will be on display. Items from Union

soldiers such as Lieutenant Colonel Edgar D. Swain will portray the experiences of federal soldiers in this campaign. African American Union soldiers had important roles in the Battle of Nashville, as well.

There will also be a 13th United States Colored Troops original regimental battle report and a Springfield rifle, illustrating the type of firearms used by many USCT soldiers. The exhibit will highlight the experiences of local women. Visitors will see a colorful sampler made by Williamson County resident Sara Ann Brown Morton and a photograph of Mary I. Rowlette Hughes. Her husband John served with the 4th Tennessee Cavalry, C.S.A. and was seriously ill during the war with typhoid fever. After her husband's death, Hughes successfully applied for a state Confederate widow's pension. The Tennessee State Museum will display panels from its award winning traveling exhibit, Hoofbeats in the Heartland: Civil War Cavalry in Tennessee, funded in part by a grant from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area. This traveling exhibit explores the development and impact of mounted warfare in Tennessee

during the Civil War. The Signature Event is jointly sponsored by the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, Tennessee Historical Society, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Franklin150. To register for the 2014 Signature Event, email

tn.civilwar150@tn.gov or call the registration line at 615-532-7520. For a complete schedule check out: http://tncivilwar150.com.

Additional sesquicentennial ticketed events sponsored by Franklin 150 include: November 13, 2014; 8pm The Guitar and a Pen Old Time Radio Hour, The Civil War Comes to Franklin Show, at The Franklin Theatre. The special radio show is sponsored

by Franklin150. Ticket information will be available soon at franklin150.com.

November 14, 2014; 8pm, A benefit for battlefield land acquisition featuring Alison Brown, Claire Lynch and friends. This event will take place at the Franklin Theatre. This concert is sponsored by Franklin150. Ticket information will be available soon at Franklin150.com November 15-16, 2014; 150th Battle of Franklin Re-enactment at Carnton Plantation Make plans to stay in Franklin and enjoy a re-enactment of the Battle of Franklin at Carnton Plantation and the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park. Tickets for this event can be obtained by calling the Battle of Franklin Trust 794-0903 or by going to battleoffranklintrust.org.

For more information regarding 150th Battle of Franklin events visit Franklin150.com. Photos from Blue Gray Days provided by the Tennessee Department of Tourism. Compilation of information provided by: Stacey Suzanne Watson, Co-Chair Franklin150

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YOUR WINE GUY

JIMBO ELMERICK

I’ve been a student of wines since about 1978, when I prepared a wine speech for a college class. It was embarrassingly crude, but I enjoyed passing on what I knew-or thought I knew.

Now most of my experience comes from choosing wines to serve in restaurants for regular people. It is a source of joy for me to search out great quality wines at the lowestpossible prices. I’ve tasted about 20,000 wines and, for various reasons, didn’t choose about 19,000 of them. For what it’s worth, here is a list of some of the last favorites. They are all available for $20 or less.

Let’s start with Zinfandel. I recommend Haraszthy Lodi Zinfandel from Mr. Vallejo Haraszthy, who is the 6th generation of his family that has made Zinfandel wine in California, Grizzly bear on the label. It is medium-to-full bodied with intense flavors of cherry, raspberry, blackberry and spices.

Shooting Star is from Jed Steele, the founding winemaker of Kendall-Jackson. It is a very smooth red wine for summer; mediumbodied with plush flavors of cherry, dark plum and herbs. The finish is silky with no trace of bitterness. Delicious.

While we’re on the subject of reds, let’s talk Cab. Lander-Jenkins Cabernet is a must.

Lander-Jenkins was named Family Owned Winery of the Year for 2012 mainly because of this wine. It shows velvety cherry, blackberry, cedar and caramel with no bite to the long, smooth, slightly smoky finish.

Souverain is impressively deep but balanced with flavors of plums, blackberries, cedar and something savory like bacon. The finish is rich but in the modern, softer style. Try this one as the quality is obvious. Louis Martini Sonoma Cabernet is classic California Cab

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made by folks with over 75 years of experience. It is medium-bodied and generous with flavors of blackberry, cherry, cocoa and spicy cedar.

Outside of the eight-hundred-pound gorilla of red wine that is Cabernet are some also-outstanding varietals. Kenwood Vintage Red Blend is from mainly Zinfandel, Sangiovese and Syrah grapes. It is aged 16 months in oak barrels. Peppery cherry and plum flavors dominate this easy drinking, happy making wine. It could become your new go-to red. Besitos is another favorite.

Meaning “little kisses” in Spanish, Besitos is rich with a luscious mouth feel. The flavor is very cherry with pomegranate and a whisper of cocoa. Diverson “Majestic” is a medalwinning Washington-state blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Easy drinking but fairly complex with flavors of smoky blueberry, plum and black pepper.

Evodia Garnacha offers us a rare chance to experience a 100% Grenache wine from Spain. The wine is sourced from the highest elevation vineyards in the country. Some of the vines are nearly 100 years old, yielding intense flavors of raspberry, blueberry and grilled herbs. Sierra Batuco Carmenere is also a must. Grown in the foothills of the Andes, this delicious red is made from a traditional Bordeaux varietal, Carmenere. Snake Charmer Shiraz, a lush and ripe red wine, tastes of cherry, blueberry and blackberry, pepper and mocha. A delicious, mouthcoating wine from South Australia (cool climate). When it comes to French reds, Bordeaux gets the hype, Burgundy has the legend and Champagne gets the bubbles. The Cote du Rhone region puts out lots of quality wine without all that marketing.

M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rouge, an example from a fine producer, is garnet colored and gives bright pure cherry and berry flavors up front with spice and blackberry closing the show. An authentic, well-made French red.

Antigal Uno Malbec may be my favorite Malbec. From Argentina, it’s thick and luscious with flavors of raspberry, blackberry and deep charred oak. Another fabulous option is the Lotte 44 Malbec. Grown in high-altitude, snow-melt-irrigated vineyards near Mendoza, this wine is made to drink young, with only about 6 months of oak aging. Rich enough for the hard core Malbec drinkers but still soft enough for newbies.

Pinotage is something fun and unusual. A grape unique to South Africa, it makes their best red wines with rich flavors of plum and raspberries. Barista Pinotage is fermented with specific yeasts and aged in toasted oak barrels.

The result is a distinct coffee and chocolate aroma, which is where the “Barista” name comes from. This new style of wine has only been made for a few vintages, and I have become a fan. A Gold Medal winner last October at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair St. Francis Merlot is rich, with intense flavors of ripe blackberry, plum and mocha. This is a full bodied and powerful but smooth California Merlot. It has been a favorite of mine for years. Think you can’t get Pinot Noir from Sicily? Think again. Stemmari is medium-bodied and dry with a deep garnet color, tasting of raspberry, spice, sundried tomato and roasted fennel. The Nero D’Avola from Stemmari is also a star. This one is dark and concentrated with flavors of blackberry, pomegranate and almond. A soft, velvety finish seals the deal. Caposaldo Chianti is a favorite Italian red as well. This one is of the old school. It dances in your mouth with

flavors of raspberry, cherry and spice and is made in the Chianti zone from hand-picked fruit that includes 5% white Malvasia grapes.

Chardonnay is a white-wine perennial favorite, but varieties can run the gamut from buttery oak to crisp pear. Franciscan Estate Chardonnay is a well-balanced, Napa Valley Chardonnay for almost free. Aromas of vanilla, pear, citrus and hazelnut and flavors of lemon, apple and toasted oak. It feels lush in your mouth, but finishes clean and leaves you ready for more. Nozzole Le Bruniche, from a single vineyard in Tuscany, is an un-oaked Chardonnay that tastes like a real white wine, not some liquid candy. With rich full mouth-feel with flavors of pear, apple and a little citrus, it’s an old friend that keeps getting better. Always one of my favorites William Hill is a beautiful white wine that is so smooth it feels almost creamy. A little spice, a little mineral and a whole basket of pineapples, pears, apples and peaches. Drink up! Vigilance is one from Lake County for the buttery Chardonnay drinkers.

Outstanding with nice depth and creamy feel, with a rating of 92 points by Wilfred Wong. Sokol Blosser “EVOLUTION,” while not a Chard, is still a famous wine that’s a blend of 9 different white grapes. If you don’t like this one, save it for me. I’ll find room for it, day or night.

Sometimes Pinot Grigio has no flavor or finishes too acidic and bitter-not the case with these beauties. Estancia Pinot Grigio is the “fun” wine for the end of summer. This one from California has nice lemon and golden delicious apple flavors. It finishes clean and off-dry. Danzante Pinot Grigio will encourage you to enjoy and celebrate every day. Danzante is Italian for “Dancing.” This wine is perfectly balanced with a delightful taste of lemon sorbet just on the front of your tongue. Danzante wines are a joint venture between the Robert Mondavi family and the Frescobaldi family of Tuscany.

The Loire River valley of France is the home of the famous wines of Vouvray, Pouilly-Fume and Sancerre. Pierre Chainier is an award winning winery in the region and has been in business for over 260 years (maybe 13 generations?). They made the “1749” Sauvignon Blanc come out just right. It’s light and elegant with a floral aroma and flavors of lemon, grapefruit and melon. Flint And Steel Sauvignon Blanc is as terrific as it is inexpensive. Ripe and soft with subtle flavors of honeyed melon and citrus. Aromas are classic Sauvignon Blanc grapefruit and sweet grass.

Do you like bubbly? I do, and I feel that Emeri Pink Moscato is irresistible to 99% of all humans. The first sip tells you that life is good. Beautiful salmon pink, it is medium sweet and creamy with flavors of strawberry and honeyed ginger. If you like light white wines without the fizz, try Protea Chenin Blanc. This is your chance to taste a lovely and delicious version from South Africa.

You will get a nice juicy mouthful of nectarines, lemons and honeyed melon. Another opportunity to try a new type of grape lies within the Tangent Valley Albarino. Albarino is widely grown in Galicia, Spain. This top-level California version is light and refreshing with flavors of green apple, lemon and grapefruit.

Wow...that was fun. And exhausting. Think I will sit back and enjoy a nice glass of...wine! Cheers!

YOUR DINING GUIDE

LAURYN SALASSI GILLIAM

Noi’s

BAKERY AND THAI FOOD Do you have that Martha Stewart friend? You know the one. You walk into her charming home where she is laying out the first Halloween cookies of the season in early September, and she offers you the choice of pumpkins or gruesome shortbread fingers died green with almond slivers for fingernails. You think, “Man...why didn’t I think of that!” Then you sit, and she tells you stories about her life, her travels and her serendipitous life journeys and then insists you let her cook you something delicious. This is my new friend Noi and a new favorite eating nook nestled right outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown Franklin but with all of the charm.

What radiates from here most is the glow that comes from someone who does what she does because, simply put, she just loves it.

As a native of Thailand, Noi left her family and moved here to be with her sister and brother-in-law in the 90s. But third wheel she was not. She met her husband here and has not looked back. She brings with her the tastes of Thailand. She takes pride in the fact that she buys her local produce daily rather than in bulk to preserve freshness and flavors. From the crispness of the bean sprouts to the fragrance and color of the basil you just feel good about what you are eating.

She started Noi’s Gifts and Gourmet with her sweet confections, but in March of 2014 she decided to add the more savory items to the menu, and the community said it was good!

After offering her sweet treats in the bakery, Noi quickly brought out a Thai iced coffee and Thai iced tea. The Thai coffee base was a dark bitter coffee brewed from Thai coffee beans and mixed with half and half and lots of sugar. It tasted rich and exotic like something you might hear about being bought on the streets of Thailand in plastic bags from local vendors. Noi’s iced tea uses a mixture of brewed Thai tea leaves, half and half and cane sugar served over hollowed out ice cubes. It is orange in color, and I’m still not 100 % sure if that was from the tea leaves or a food coloring but here is what I do know-if you like Southern sweet tea, you will most likely enjoy this.

Noi prepared Pad Thai with shrimp and chicken. Customers have told her it’s the best, but she will not say that about herself (very

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humble!). Fresh bean sprouts and crunchy green onions really pop with fresh flavor. I love Pad Thai, but I don’t always love over-zealous fish sauce flavors - and this did not disappoint. The curry was simply beautiful with all of its colors from the veggies in the mix served with a mound of rice shaped into a heart-what a metaphor...a person who hearts what she is doing serving it to someone who hearts what she is doing (eating good food and then talking about it!!)

Noi shared with me that she isn’t much for heat in her food, and neither am I-funny coming from two ladies whose food heritages come from geographies known for kicking it up a notch spicy-style in the kitchen. The curry had just enough kick and was paired nicely with the creamy sweet sips of iced tea. I’m not going to lie, I thought about just picking up the bowl of curry and drinking it without much thought it was just so good!

However, you can’t help but be mindful when you have so much to consider on your plate-flavors and textures and colors, oh my! It didn’t hurt that the meal was finished with probably the best carrot cake cupcake topped with a light airy and not-too-sweet cream cheese frosting. And yes, I took a few gruesome fingers to go!

1210 W. Main Street Franklin, TN 37064 615-628-8380 LUNCH: Tuesday-Thursday 10:30 am - 2:00 pm DINNER: Tuesday-Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm To Go Orders Accepted www.facebook.com/ noigiftsandgourmet

SIGNATURE CHEF AUCTION Story & Photography by K York The Annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction was held at the Franklin Marriott in September. The evening paid tribute to the culinary distinction of local chefs while raising money for the March of Dimes of Middle Tennessee.

Master of Ceremonies was 92.9 Morning show Co-host Anna Marie. Supermodel Niki Taylor served as the honorary celebrity guest. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health working to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Jennifer Gibbs, John Horejsi, Steven Knapp & Cheryl Martin

Paul & Michelle Buijsman

Linda Posf & Ryan Hannan

Claire Tyner, Tianna Calcagno & Laura Degelau

Lauren Lucas & Dan Beuerlein

Fall into Fun in Williamson County TOP PICKS FOR FAMILY FUN DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

SPOOKS AND COUPES: This new event, replacing the retired “Haunted Trails of Horror”, will have more attractions and features and is designed to be more interactive for the whole family and more suited for younger children. Families can come in costume and enjoy a Trunkor-Treat on the trail, showcasing a mini car show of 30-40 top classical and modified cars from the midstate region. The event will include a food truck parade, an entertainment stage, an inflatable bounce house and slide, a craft tent to make Halloween goodies, a campfire circle to enjoy S’mores and hear ghost stories and a haunted forrest where guests can meet their favorite Disney Villains. This event will take place on the fields and walking trail behind the Franklin Recreation Center at 1120 Hillsboro Road in Franklin on Saturday, October 18th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. $6.00 per person, plus concessions and glow necklaces.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKFEST: This event is held at the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill Halloween on Saturday October 25th. Join us Spookfest on this spooky evening and enjoy pumpkin painting, face painting and a cupcake walk. You can also participate in the traditional “Best Halloween Costume” contest. Don’t forget to visit the Fortune Teller to find out what your future holds. This event is for children ages 2–12 and is only $4.00 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (615) 302-0971 ext. 10.

2nd Annual

is pleased to present another GREAT family event!

Saturday, October 24th Longview Recreation Center 2909 Commonwealth Dr. 6:30pm – 8:00pm $4.00 per Goblin (Parents admitted free but MUST accompany children)

Join us on this spooky evening and enjoy pumpkin painting, face painting, a cupcake walk, carnival games and prizes. You can also participate in several contests such as the “Best Group or Family Costume Contest”, “Scariest Scream” or the traditional “Best Halloween Costume”.

Don’t forget to visit the Fortune Teller to find out what your future holds.

We will also be selling glow-in-the-dark necklaces for $1.00 each Everyone loves tasting the Witch’s Brew and spooky, kooky cookies!!!

We’ll end the evening with the Balloon Drop Grand Finale!

This event is for children ages 2 to 12.

Please be aware that SPACE IS LIMITED for this event. Reservations will be taken starting September 28th on a first come, first served basis until full. Payments MUST be paid by October 16th in order to secure your reservation.

Call (615) 302-0971, x. 10 for registration.

HALLOWEEN BLOWOUT: This event is held at the Fairview Recreation Complex on Saturday October 18th. Join us on this spooky evening with your favorite villains while we enjoy carnival games, costume contests, prizes and more! At the end of the night, you can take part in our balloon drop where over 2,000 balloons filled with goodies will drop from the ceiling. This event is for children ages 2–12 and is only $6.00 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (615) 799-9331 ext. 2310.

Join us on this spooky evening with your favorite villains while we enjoy carnival games, costume contests, prizes and more! At the end of the night, you can take part in our balloon drop where over 2,000 balloons filled with goodies will drop from the ceiling.

PUMPKINFEST: Historic Downtown Franklin is gearing up for its 31st Annual Pumpkinfest, one of the town’s favorite traditions on and around Main Street on Saturday Oct. 25th. The free festival, presented by Bank of America, is in full swing from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and festivities will include live music, children’s activities, a Franklin Tomorrow chili cook-off, a costume contest and more to highlight the fall season.

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST: Families can enjoy the beauty of the autumn season from Sept. 27th–Oct. 31 during Cheekwood Harvest. The month-long celebration features more than 5,000 chrysanthemums across the property, a patch where kids can pick their favorite pumpkin, more than 30 friendly scarecrows hidden throughout the gardens and weekly entertainment every Saturday. Each Saturday includes drop-in ‘ART’ivities in the studio, garden tales story time, tours of the gardens, live music and more. All events are free with Cheekwood admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3–17).

Call (615) 356-8000 or visit cheekwood.org.

GENTRY’S FARM: Pumpkin patch, four-acre cornfield maze, hayrides, nature trail, hands-on barn, tire swings, log cabin, chickens, goats, cows and more! Open for the 2014 season from September 27th–October 26th. Hours are Saturdays 9:00pm5:00pm, Sundays 1:00-5:00 and Mondays 9:00-noon. www.gentryfarm.com 1974 New Hwy 96 West Franklin, TN 37064 LUCKY LADD FARMS: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, pumpkin carving contests, the Giant Pumpkin Slingshots, Pumpkin Hollar–a family friendly afterdark attraction–and our Pumpkin Patch Princess and Corn Maze King Pageant. $10 admission. www.luckyladdfarms.com 4374 Rocky Glade Road Eagleville, Tennessee 37060

HAUNTED FRANKLIN TOURS: The Haunted Franklin tour is offered almost every evening at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. Please call (615) 400-3808 to make your reservation. Cost: $18 adults; $10 teens, $5 children. This tour covers about six city blocks. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Most of this tour is wheelchair accessible. www.franklinonfoot.com HAUNTINGS AT THE HERMITAGE: Join us for Hauntings at The Hermitage on Saturday October 25th, for an evening of historic mystery and fright! The event will be divided into two sessions–one for families with young children, and one for visitors 13 and up. Activities will include Haunted Hay Rides, Trick or Treating, a murder mystery puzzle and much more! Family Session from 4:00–7:00pm. After Dark Session from 7:00pm–10:00pm. Tickets start at $6 and are available online at www.thehermitage.com or at The Hermitage ticket office.

HONEYSUCKLE HILL FARM: Honeysuckle Hill Farm offers plenty of outdoor recreational activities to delight visitors of all ages.

During autumn, we feature haunted houses and haunted trails, as well as plenty of activities involving pumpkins. Two of our greatest attractions are our corn mazes. We offer a massive seven-acre corn maze that provides exercise and entertainment for an entire day. Our guests can learn more about how daily life works on a farm, and enjoy various outdoor games and activities. Visitors looking for a more physical experience can check out our zip lines, slides and pedal cars. Honeysuckle Hill Farm has an abundance of animal exhibits, including a petting farm and competitive farm animal racing. www.honeysucklehillfarm.com 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road Springfield, TN 37172 HAUNTANEL FALL FESTIVAL: Hauntanel is an opportunity for the whole family to have some Haloween Fun including haunted hay rides, a bonfire, pumpkin patch, scarecrow contest, projector movies, face painting, and a Classic Car Trunk r’ Treat! Other Adult attractions include The Prichards Distillery, and a beer garden! Hosted over the October 24th–26th weekend from 5:00pm–11:00pm.

Hauntanel will welcome kids young and old to enjoy a 2 mile

old fashioned hayride through the dusky “haunted woods” of the property while a costumed guide treats guests to scary tales of long ago with various spooks and scary things along the journey. Adults $15, Children $10. 1-877-357-8094 or fontanelmansion.com.

WALDEN FARM: Open September 20th–October31st.

Complete selection of assorted pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, straw and other fall harvest items. Come pick out your pumpkin, go on a hay ride, see the farm animals, have fun in our play area and enjoy the harvest fun! www.waldenfarm.biz 8653 Rocky Fork Rd. Smyrna, TN 37167 BOTTOM VIEW FARM: Ride the train to Grandma’s cabin for a first hand look at real life on the farm. See how blackberries, strawberries and peaches grow.

See how meat has been preserved for hundreds of years. Activities include Hay Rides, Train Rides, Slides, Jumping Pillow, Pedal Tractors, Gold Mine, Live animals, Refreshments, Zip Lines, Ice Cream Parlor, and World’s Longest Rolled-Hay Maze. Open daily September 27th–November 1st from 8:00am–5:00pm. www.bottomviewfarm.com 185 Wilkerson Lane Portland, TN 37148 GHOULS AT GRASSMERE: Ghouls at Grassmere is celebrating another year of spooktacular family fun! This annual Zoo fundraiser is a community favorite boasting exciting Halloween activities designed to appeal to families with children ages 12 and under. Put on your costume and creep on over for a night of ghoulish fun.

Activities include visiting 20 treat stations on Trick-or-Treat Trail, taking a turn on the Scary-Go-Round, taking the Dying Traditions and Superstitions Tour at the Historic Home, and catching a show at the Monsterpiece Theatre. October 17th–19th and October 23rd –26th from 5:00 pm–9:00 pm each night. Tickets are $15. For more information call (615) 833-1534 or visit www.nashvillezoo.org.

TAKE IN THE FALL SIGHTS: If you’re not all “funned” out after these activities, hop into your car, roll down your windows, and take a drive along the winding roads of Natchez Trace. Enjoy the views of fall foliage; the yellow Poplar, ruby red Maples, and gold Sassafras. Take in the smells and sights of autumn that beseech you to park and take an active part in this picture-perfect landscape. Join the kids in kicking up a pile of beautiful brightly-hued leaves, breathe in the crisp cool air with tinges of tobacco barns, and be in awe of this magnificent patch quilt that covers the hills of Tennessee. It happens only once a year.

IN YOUR BACKYARD

FALL FUN

COOPER TROOPER PUMPKIN PATCH Pumpkins for a Purpose

Each year in October, an ordinary piece of land sitting at the corner of one of middle Tennessee’s busiest intersections becomes a “pumpkin patch.” It’s not just any pumpkin patch...it’s THE place to buy your “Pumpkins for a Purpose.”

Beginning October 4th and lasting the duration of the month, Cooper Trooper Foundation will hold its 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. It is the foundation’s primary fundraiser to support its mission of helping support families of children who have been diagnosed with cancer.

The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization began in 2009, after Rod and Missy Cook’s youngest son, Cooper, was diagnosed with Infantile Fibrosarcoma at only 8 weeks old. The couple saw quickly the impact that Cooper’s diagnosis had on the whole family, especially his two older brothers. In the midst of going through this, the Cooks decided to do something to encourage and support these often overshadowed “Heroes.” There are minimal resources for the well siblings of children diagnosed with cancer, yet they are the ones who suffer many of the adverse effects. Unfortunately, that is the nature of the disease and unintentionally, these siblings can feel left out. The Cooper Trooper Foundation wants them to know that they are not forgotten, even though much of the focus inevitably turns toward their sick sibling.

With that in mind, CTF developed a “Courage Kit”, which is given to well siblings. It includes items to celebrate the Heroes that they are, such as a t-shirt, medal, book, journal and Huggable Hope duck.

Additionally, Cooper Trooper Foundation financially supports an endowed fund set up at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt specific to childhood cancer research. To date, CTF has contributed $75,000.00 to this fund in the last 3 years.

Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, sizes and colors are available.

Cornstalks and t-shirts are also for sale this year. If you are going to buy your pumpkins, why not support a cause while doing so? You can feel confident that 100% of the profit from these pumpkin sales goes directly toward supporting its mission of helping these families whose lives have been turned upside down by cancer.

The Pumpkin Patch also offers a FREE kid’s area every Saturday and Sunday, complete with an inflatable, trained face painters, corn trough, games and crafts. Photo opportunities are also available any time. So, bring the family out and enjoy supporting a non-profit that is making a difference!

To find out more information, visit www.coopertrooper.org, and check out their Facebook page.

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FRANKTOWN OPEN HEARTS DINNER ®

Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt Franktown Open Hearts hosted its sixth annual Connecting the Dots fundraiser at the Factory on September 2nd. This fun summer event included a delicious dinner provided by food sponsor Carrabbas and a variety of unique gifts at the silent auction. The event benefits Williamson County’s inner city youth and the local community. Proceeds from the night will help fund the weekly Franktown programs, which provide critical life skills to the children. For more information about the event and Franktown Open Hearts please visit www.franktownopenhearts.com.

Styles of Yesterday & Today

Styles of Yesterday & Today

The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled event for girls and their families, friends, and favorite dolls! Celebrate the experience of being a girl, whether yesterday or today, The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled through a colorful presentation of historical and event for girls and their families, friends, and contemporary fashions.

favorite dolls! Celebrate the experience of being a girl, whether yesterday today, through a colorful Hosted Byor and Benefitting presentation of historical and contemporary fashions.

Enjoy elegant refreshments, enter to win door prizes, and learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture, and girls’ individual styles.

Saturday November 8th 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, & 6:00 pm

The Factory at Franklin 230 Franklin Road Franklin, TN 37064

Tickets: $40 For more information www.MercyCommunityHealthcare.org/events

Thank you to our generous sponsor:

Cool Springs Galleria Recommended for children 6 and up

American Girl Fashion Show is licensed from American Girl Programs.

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YOUR KIDS

WITH GINGER JONES

GO ON A NATURE WALK. Look for acorns, pinecones and crunchy leaves.

This activity will encourage your child to use all of their senses to describe their environment and provide a great opportunity to explore.

MAKE HOT CHOCOLATE TOGETHER.

Allow the child to help with making the hot chocolate, and then encourage them to show a friend to work on sequencing tasks.

PAINT A GOURD. Let your child’s creativity flow. Painting silly faces on gourds will provide a great opportunity to talk about emotions and body parts with your child; it’s a great sensory activity, too.

BOB FOR APPLES. It might get a little

chilly, but bobbing for apples is great for the development of gross motor and eye“mouth” coordination.

GO ON A SCAVENGER HUNT.

Fall Fun

FOR KIDS

Falling leaves and falling temperatures mean that fall is almost here. This is a favorite time of year for so many people in Middle Tennessee.

Here are some activities that your kids will love this fall. You can feel confident doing these activities that you are spending quality time with your children and also working on important developmental milestones.

GO CAMPING IN THE BACKYARD.

Have your children collect all the things you will need for the backyard adventure.

This can be a great way to work on vocabulary they may be less familiar with.

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Scavenger hunts aid children in following simple one and two step directions through play!

CLIMB A TREE TOGETHER. Climbing

is a wonderful activity to encourage upper and lower body coordination while building strength and endurance. Invite your child to create a story about jumping or swinging through trees like a monkey or squirrel.

activity as a family encourages creativity and self-confidence in your child and their perception of self. It’s a great fine motor and sensory messy play activity, also.

STRING POPCORN. Stringing popcorn supports increased fine motor skills while presenting a wonderful opportunity to work on patterns when using a variety of flavors (caramel popcorn, butter popcorn, cheddar popcorn).

MAKE S’MORES. Encourage your

RUB LEAVES. Gather some of your

CARVE A PUMPKIN. Completing this

child to create the directions and lead you in compiling this sweet dessert, while collaborating this multitude of yummy tastes and smells to awaken the senses.

PLAY IN LEAVES. Piling up leaves and

jumping in them together is a wonderful social and gross motor play activity.

favorite leaves, lay them flat under white paper, and rub crayons over them to create a beautiful masterpiece while developing your child’s writing skills.

MAKE CARAMEL APPLES. After

making these delicious desserts together, prompt your child to describe the substances (sticky, crunchy, sweet).

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LANDMARK BOOKSELLERS

It is Pumpkinfest time once again in Historic Downtown Franklin Tennessee, and we are pleased to host some of the area’s most interesting authors who will be signing their newest books.

Pam Lewis, will be signing, Tennessee Yankee, a collection of recipes, stories and photos featuring her historic home, The Harrison House.

Cynthia S. Brown will share her newly released book The Heart of Radnor Lake, a collection of her beautiful photographs paired with timeless scripture verses, designed to share the peace and comfort she has found at one of Tennessee’s most cherished nature preserves.

Dyan Damron, local Diet and Fitness coach will be available to answer your questions regarding your health and fitness sharing many delicious recipes in her latest book Don’t Diet, Live It! Tamera Alexander, best selling author of ten inspirational novels, returns to sign her latest historic novel set at Belmont Mansion after the Civil War, A Beauty So Rare.

Leonard Isaacs, born and raised in Franklin Tennessee, brings us his second volume, Franklin Tennessee…Nestled in the Valley of the Harpeth, filled with his stories about the people, places and experiences he has witnessed in over 80 years, living in this special place we call home.

Jeff Crossan, award winning songwriter, signs and sings from his newly released children’s book, I Ate a Cicada Today, ….16 verses of wacky rhymes sure to make both children and grown-ups laugh.

Andra Watkins returns from Charleston, South Carolina to sign her books, To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis and Not Without My Father, both a result of her walk along the 444mile Natchez Trace as the pioneers did prior to the rise of steam power in the 1820’s.

Mark your calendar and join us for a day of good reading, great authors, live music and delicious food, right here at Landmark Booksellers!

Joel & Carol Tomlin of Landmark Booksellers

ARTS & CULTURE A LA CARTE

ANDREA DAVIS

WITH ANDREA DAVIS

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

ARTIST: Barbara Coon LIVES IN:

Franklin, TN

STYLE:

Contemporary realism with a Southern touch

MEDIUM: @YOURAndreaDavis facebook.com/artsandculturealacarte artsandculturealacarte.blogspot.com

Acrylics on board, re-purposed barn wood, maps of Franklin and Nashville, old keys, vintage silverware, and other mixed media items

FAVORITE SUBJECT: She loves to paint guitars and thinks musical instruments are so beautiful.

Guitars are made of amazing woods, with beautiful contours, and any music lover can relate to them.

FROM THE ARTIST: “I have a great deal of fun doing my artwork. There is nothing better than building something from scratch. It’s like baking, but with power tools and lots of paint. I have wonderful saws and power nailers, thanks to my husband Ed. I love to build my own supports for my paintings and the frames as well. I can truly say, it’s all hand made. My last few paintings have been rather large. I either need to go back to small ones or buy a taller step stool.

I hope everyone will continue to support the art scene in Franklin.”

Barbara Coon’s work is on display at Gallery 202 in downtown Franklin, Tennessee and at Nina Kuzina’s Gallery, 4231 Harding Road in Nashville.

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MUSIC: Anthony Adams and The Nite Owls I have a three year old son that is obsessed with the moon. He was pointing to it to make sure I saw it, when he couldn’t even say the word. Now, every time he goes outside at night, he immediately looks into the sky and says, “Look, Momma! I see the moon!” And when I put him to bed, he asks me to sing “the moon song”. The actual title of the song he is referring to is just “Moon” and is one of the many great songs of Anthony Adams and the Nite Owls.

Anthony Adams has become a local favorite in the Franklin music scene and is making his mark in Nashville, as well. Originally from Indiana, Anthony moved here in 2007, when he began focusing on writing original music. He had a friend and a place to stay, so it just made sense. After a few years, he began putting a band together, which he later named The Nite Owls. The first member added was background vocalist, Jenn Palmer Harrison.

Not only does she have an amazing voice, she looks like a goddess and has a very humble spirit about her, not always common to such beauty and talent. Since then, Anthony has added members Thomas Bergendahl, Steve Wolfe, Jess Perkins and Joel Meeks. “I believe we all feel like family to each other, and I feel like we all share a passion in these songs,” said Thomas. “We’re grateful to have this music bring us all together!”

Anthony describes his music as authentic Americana soulful, folk rock with a message. His sultry voice and emotional lyrics are magnetizing. I have been in an almost empty room before Anthony starts to sing, and few moments after he opens his mouth, the room begins to fill, until there are no seats left. His band mates amplify his incredible raw talent with their own creating a chemistry that only they can.

Anthony released his latest record in March of this year. It was recorded in Nashville at Sound Emporium and is a culmination of the past 2 years of Anthony’s life. “It’s deeply personal,” Anthony said. “So it’s pretty chill and a lot softer than the first record.” The ever-popular “Moon” is on the record. Anthony says he loves to play the song because it touches people. I have seen that first hand many times, as the crowd becomes a choir during the last chorus; and of course, the song has certainly made an impression on my little moon enthusiast!

To find out more, go to www.AnthonyAdams.net.

ART Artists of Gallery 202 at the Pryor Art Gallery at Columbia State Ongoing through October 14th Featured Artist Susan Blair Truex at Gallery 202 Ongoing through October 31st Patrick Dougherty: Little Bitty Pretty One at Cheekwood Ongoing through March 31st *Franklin Art Scene is the First Friday of Every Month from 6-9pm *Nashville Art Crawl is the First Sat. of Every Month from 4-9pm

MUSIC Josh Turner at Ryman Auditorium October 15th Brand New at War Memorial Auditorium October 16th The Del McCoury Band at War Memorial Auditorium October 17th Mac Wiseman The Franklin Theatre October 21st Wilco at Ryman Auditorium October 21st & 22nd NRBQ The Franklin Theatre October 25th First Aid Kit at Ryman Auditorium October 29th Drive-By Truckers at Ryman Auditorium October 30th Marcia Ball The Franklin Theatre October 30th STS9 at War Memorial Auditorium October 31st

THEATER CHICAGO at TPAC October 21st-26th Studio Tenn’s Steel Magnolias at Jamison Hall October 30th–November 9th

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TPAC: CAMELOT The national tour of Lerner & Loewe’s CAMELOT re-imagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot, and Nashville audiences can fall in love again with this beloved musical, which will play Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall for a limited, one-week engagement November 4-9.

Broadway’s sweeping tale of passion, pageantry, and betrayal is the winner of four Tony Awards, three Academy Awards, and never has it been more enthralling than in this new production.

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“This re-imagined production of CAMELOT is unlike something audiences have seen before. They still will hear the classic songs and experience the story they love, but they will see a different side of CAMELOT as well, one that is set in the Dark Ages,” said Kathleen O’Brien, TPAC president and chief executive officer.

“That’s the joy of theatre, to see a talented creative team turn classic musicals into new and magnificent revival productions.”

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For more information about CAMELOT, visit: www.camelottour. com and for tickets visit: TPAC.org.

STUDIO TENN: Steel Magnolias

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“Keep on Loving You,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Take It on the Run”

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Studio Tenn Artistic Director Matt Logan said rather than risk getting hung up in the nostalgia of “remember when,” he wants the audience to feel moved, here and now.

“We don’t want this powerful piece about life, loss and love to be reduced to a comment about women in the ’80s,” he said. “We want our audience today to be able to identify with these characters as if they were their own neighbors, friends and selves.”

Studio Tenn will style their show to serve the story, whose core themes are timeless. Instead of superimposing a single fashion concept, Logan will conjure a retro feel by drawing from various eras, including ‘80s, mid-century and modern.

“It’s about valuing our audience,” says Logan. “At Studio Tenn, we’re not just renting a show; we’re not giving you somebody else’s leftovers. We are creating a tailor made show, from scratch, because we believe in being true to the piece and delivering only the best for you..”

Steel Magnolias opens October 30th. To purchase tickets, visit studiotenn.com.

TPAC GALA Story & Photography by Sarah Bailey The Tennessee Performing Arts Center celebrated the start of the 20142015 HCA/TriStar Health Broadway Season with their annual Gala in August. The TPAC Gala provides funding to support the organization’s educational, cultural, and outreach programs. This year’s chairs were Anita Cash and Marci Houff. The theme was taken from the TPAC Broadway production of Kinky Boots, and the night began with signature cocktails and continued with a silent auction and dinner. This event recognizes key donors and pays tribute to their legacy of supporters and community. Each year The Applause Award is given, and the 2014 recipient was Bank of America and Eddie George.

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YOUR CHARITABLE SELF

Chaz Pirtle, Jade Barthelemy & Tre Buchanan

Jai Dynn Diore Fierce, Aurora Sexton, The Princess, Dee Dee Renner, & Nichole Dupree

Martha & Bill Thompson

Jenny Lewis, Ann & David Kloeppel

NON-PROFIT HEROES

NON-PROFIT HEROES Living in Williamson County is to be blessed-blessed to live in a community where generosity and means to do good are all around us. However, a servant’s heart often comes without a checkbook, yet still with a desire to donate and give. So it is rather a complete gift of self, given everyday by the people who have made giving back their daily job and career path. These Non-Profit Heroes are nothing short of miracle workers, rainmakers and selfless saints, especially on the days when the burdens and challenges to most would seemingly

outweigh the merit. Be that as it may, the eight remarkable people we are recognizing this month view challenges as opportunities, and burdens are to be plowed through, overcome and eliminated.

It is not for their life to be easier but for the organizations they work for and the people whose lives they so completely and utterly transform. They do not wear a cape or see through steel, but they can move mountains and defy odds like any Superman. You may not know them, but you have seen them and their great work.

They are our Non-Profit Heroes for 2014.

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Donna Choate

Volunteer and Board Member of GraceWorks Donna Choate thanks God each day for her wonderful life.

Unfortunately, she knows that is not so for many, so she finds the opportunity to give back to others to show her thankfulness.

She volunteers at Graceworks, which each year gives assistance to families 30,000 times through 20 programs. They provide food for struggling families, help with rent and utilities, school supplies for vulnerable children, clothing and furniture following disasters and so much more.

With a background in interior design, Donna has brought her expertise to Graceworks by creating a fun shopping environment.

She has also brought new ideas, like a jewelry section, which has produced more revenue. It’s a lot of hard work, but while visiting clients, she can see that all her efforts are worth it, knowing that it’s making a difference in the lives of others.

Brenda Hauk

Executive Director of BrightStone Former teacher in Franklin Special and Williamson County Schools, Brenda Hauk is the Executive Director of BrightStone.

BrightStone gives hope and life for individuals who have intellectual and developmental challenges by providing post-secondary job training, life learning, health and wellness and community awareness.

Brenda has had many fulfilling moments at BrightStone. Recalling one in particular, she said, “A parent called to ask if her son could come five days a week instead of two, because she can no longer stand to tell him when he has awakened, dressed, and standing at her bedside that it is not his day to come to BrightStone. Even though they are 64 miles away from BrightStone’s facility, she informed me that she wanted him to have this experience in his life no matter what it took from her to get him here.”

The current need at BrightStone is to expand, but funding is a challenge. The number of individuals needing services is growing exponentially every year. They are currently seeking property on which to build a campus where their adults can learn, grow, and “play.” They need more space for job training and life-learning classes, more opportunities for student housing to provide assistance where they live and more transportation for community awareness and participation. To make these things happen, Brenda knows that it takes a community of support.

“The most important need for a non-profit to be successful is a giving community,” Brenda said. “Sharing people are caring people, and Williamson Countians care!”

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As a leader, there are some challenges that Donna faces at Graceworks. “Not everyone sees the behind the scene needs or do not want to know,” said Donna. “Educating the public seems to be so important. It is most important to create an interest in helping our neighbors in need. Everyone should take pride in being a participant in some way in their community.” There are certainly some needs, as Graceworks continues to grow because Williamson County continues to grow. Graceworks is facing lack of space and the financial means to expand to meet the needs. They are in a lease situation and are trying to build their own facility in order to secure their future. Donna is hopeful because she feels that Williamson County is made up of individuals who care about their community and without that it would not be the “fabulous” place that it is.

Michael Gill

Race Director for the Fiddlin’ Fish 5K for Mission Dolly Mission Dolly provides spiritual and financial support to families who have a child undergoing treatment for serious illness. The organization benefits from the Fiddlin’ Fish 5K held in May in downtown Franklin. Michael Gill has been the race director for five years and was inspired by his wife to make it all happen. “Christine, my wife, is a cancer survivor,” Michael said. “I know what it is like to experience the unknown challenges a serious illness can bring along with coping through feelings of helplessness at times for a family.” After the journey to wellness for his wife, he realized he could use his passion for running to provide some sort of relief to other families struggling and following in their footsteps. He felt like if they could create something unique and special, they would make an impact on someone’s life. Michael’s vision for the race was to provide a family oriented event coupled with a competitive race field. Through the help of Christine, friends and his church (Franklin First United Methodist Church) the Fiddlin’ Fish 5K provided and still provides the platform to help other families in need. Michael says that the biggest need of the race is volunteers. Race registration, sponsorship fundraising, musicians, bakers and course volunteers, to just name a few, make the race a success. It also takes the many loyal local businesses that are on board every year.

“The greatest take-away for me is to see the smiling faces of Mission Dolly families who show up at the race to lend their support of the event,” Michael said. “It means a lot to our dedicated team and me to feel like we have helped.”

You can visit the website at fiddlinfish.org or follow them on Facebook.

Meridith Kendal

Executive Director - The 180 Program, Against the Grain The purpose of Against the Grain is to educate and empower men and women who have a history of abuse, addiction or negative cycles and to achieve and experience their unique, God given potential. For 12 years Meredith Kendall has lived the mission of the organization with passion and purpose.

“In Acts Paul says: ‘I don’t know what awaits me, except that the Holy Spirit tell me in city after city that jail and suffering lie ahead. But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus - the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God,’ I feel this is my purpose in life,” Kendall shares. Working with the 180 Program is where Meredith helps people overcome their past. However, going into setting with teens in “last resort” classes put the work she does in jeopardy and could have cost her, her life.

In January 2011 a “hit” was placed on Meredith by teens involved in gangs and drugs. She was beaten and left severely injured as a way to “shut her up.” The gang member has never been caught and Meredith lives with the permanent damage to her face and suffers from PTSD. However, as she deals with this life altering event, Meredith says, “The burning desire to help people becomes more successful in life keeps me going.”

Meredith loves teaching and working with people and never wants to turn anyone away from living from their fullest God given potential. To be able to offer the valuable services, Against the Grain and The 180 Program takes financial resources to operate, and having enough funds to help all those who need the services provided can often be challenging.

The most rewarding moments for Meredith come when she sees someone whose life was changed. One of these moments happened at a local church ministry fair when a mom walked up to her and said, “I was hoping it would be you.” The women then asked Meredith to hold on a moment and said she would be right back. Upon her return the women brought with her a litttle girl about six years old. She then said to Meredith, “I want you to meet the child whose life you saved.” Of course, Meredith was dumbfounded by this exchange and so the women continued, “I was on my way to have an abortion the next morning after I came to your house for dinner. That night you were talking and I knew I could not go through with killing my baby, so I canceled my appointment and here she is. Thank you.” These are the moments that are clear for Meredith that her calling is to continue her ministry.

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Kristy Williams

Director of Franklin’s Main Street Program As director of Franklin’s Main Street Program, a subsidiary of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, Kristy Williams helps promote the organization’s purpose to protect and preserve the architectural, geographical and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County. And, to promote the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation.

Kristy joined the organization ten years ago and finds that working with all the talented people in the community is fulfilling. “I appreciate the work accomplished by so many to make Williamson County a place we all want to call home,” said Kristy.

The first time Kristy attended Dickens of a Christmas back in 1994, she enjoyed her very first roasted chestnut and sugared plum. From that moment on she was sold on the quaintness and charm of Franklin.

George Shinn, Founder and Denise Shinn, President

Finding purpose in her work, Kristy feels she is giving back to the community. Kristy shared, “By leaving a place better than you found it and helping people provide joy and comfort to someone that needs it. That makes my heart happy.”

In 1973, George and Denise Shinn founded The George Shinn Foundation. At the core of the organization is a mission to serve the Lord by helping those in need.

Residents of Williamson County value historic preservation and the economic and livability benefits it brings to our community.

The biggest need Kristy sees right now with the organization is to complete the rehabilitation of a 1941 building known as the Old, Old Jail. This building is a contributing property to downtown Franklin’s National Register District.

The George Shinn Foundation

The Shinn’s are dedicated to helping people in need, whether in times of crisis or by helping those who feel lost or have lost hope. The foundation reaches out to provide the basic needs of individuals, as well as spiritual needs by supporting churches, ministries, missionaries, schools, health care facilities and children’s programs.

Helping locally and also helping causes around the world, The George Shinn Foundation offers the love of Christ and the hope of the Gospel to those who suffer and are in need. For the Shinn’s, the mission speaks to the satisfaction of knowing they are helping others who may be struggling, feeling lost or who have lost help.

The Shinn’s used to live in New Orleans and were impacted by Hurricane Katrina. They found fulfillment by the lives they changed by rebuilding homes for victims. After moving to Franklin, they have been blessed to help the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home and are beginning to work with the local hospital to identify needs where their efforts can be directed toward.

Giving back to the community means, “As Christians we represent Christ in all that we do by showing love and helping our brothers and sisters in need. The Lord has blessed us in many ways including giving us the opportunity to own a professional basketball team.

Now having moved to Franklin, we entered the ‘giving back’ phase of our lives as Christians,” they shared.

With the growth in Williamson County, the need is increasing, and the work of the Foundation is to provide the means for the community’s citizens to help others. For more information about the Shinn’s, please visit www.georgeshinn.com and www.georgeshinnfoundation.com.

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The Heritage Foundation commemorated the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Franklin at this year’s Tour in June as well as the Heritage Ball in September.

Ahead for Kristy is producing Pumpkinfest and Dickens of a Christmas to close out 2014.

Drason and Sonya Beasley, Co-Founders Banebow, INC

Banebow is a 501(c)(3) that seeks to meet human needs in the name of Christ. Providing mental, physical, emotional and spiritual assistance to families who have sustained the loss of a child.

For Drason and Sonya Beasley, the work they do is deeply personal. They have walked in the same shoes, as those they are helping. In 2010, Bane Alton Drake Beasley went home to heaven suddenly on beautiful summer night. For the Beasley’s life became unbearable, and they found it almost impossible to complete everyday tasks, while reeling in grief. It was this experience that made them want to offer assistance to other parents walking on this difficult journey. Giving comfort to others is at the heart of Banebow.

Drason and Susan find solace in giving back to the community through Banebow and say, “We are truly honored to give of our time to walk closely with hurting families in our community. Giving back for us means that it isn’t always easy. It isn’t always fun, and often times, it’s ugly and dark. But that’s what life is sometimes, and walking alongside people during their darkest hours is a privilege and honor for us.”

For the couple a moment of fulfillment came when a mom came to them after several months and shared that what “saved” her during her deep grief was just having Banebow there and knowing she had someone to call who would understand her unbearable grief.

These are the moments the work the Beasley’s do allows them to see that taking their own suffering and turning it into a way to help other families makes a difference.

Monthly grief groups offer emotional support and meet in Franklin. The annual Banebow 5k Fun Run/Walk helps raise money to support the organization’s mission: assisting grieving families. This year the event is being held on October 18th at 9 a.m. at Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson County, TN. Please visit www.banebow.org for additional information.

Debbie makes mission of the organization clear by saying, “No matter the size, breed, age or background of the animals I have cared for, they all not only require but beg for the love and understanding that a human can offer. Each animal deserves a chance at life that serves them.

Each animal has a different need and level of understanding, and I feel that this is our job as humans to give the animals the chance to truly understand why the need to live a long, happy life.”

As with any non-profit, there is always a challenge to raise the funds needed to sustain the valuable work the organization does. Debbie is grateful for a community that supports their mission, additional funding is always needed.

Another need Debbie brings to light is “knowledge.” “We want the community to understand that we do want to help everyone, and we can all work together to educate our youth and teach responsible pet ownership,” Debbie explains.

Debbi Cure

With a brand new facility opening at Berry Farms, the need is even greater than before. Financially it will take more to continue providing the services offered.

Debbie Cure has been with Happy Tales Humane for 5 years. Happy Tales Humane offers humane, no-kill options for neglected animals in Middle Tennessee. While one of the hardest things about the work Debbie does is knowing she cannot save every animal, it is her passion to help place animals with loving families. This is the most rewarding and fulfilling part of her work.

Through Happy Tales Humane, Debbie is able to give back to the community by providing a shelter to which stray animals can go without the fear of euthanizing. The services provided include helping families get their animals sprayed and neutered, assisting in large-scale animal rescue efforts and sheltering animals in the midst of domestic violence situations. These issues are at the forefront of the work the organization does on a daily basis.

Executive Director - Happy Tales Humane

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GRACEWORKS TRUCK DONATION Helping Williamson County residents in need just became easier with the donation of a box truck to GraceWorks by HMK Architects. The Brentwood architectural firm donated $41,000 to purchase a used truck in celebration of its 15th anniversary, principal partner Neal Hinson said. GraceWorks was organized in 1995 by county residents who saw needs that were not being filled. Last year, GraceWorks helped county residents 30,000 times through 20 programs that include rental assistance, food, medication, school supplies, clothing and more. One million dollars of food was distributed in 2013. HMK invited clients, friends and consultants to the anniversary celebration and asked them to bring items for GraceWorks.

They filled the back of the truck with diapers, paper goods, food and even a couple of bicycles. To learn more about GraceWorks go to: www. graceworksministries.net.

GIRL SCOUT TRANSPORTATION PATCH IS THE FIRST IN TENNESSEE! Preston Elliott, chairman of the Franklin Transit Authority along with Debbie Henry, executive director of the TMA Group, presented a framed Girl Scout Transportation Patch to the City of Franklin. Agenia Clark, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, and Girl Scouts were on hand for the presentation at the BOMA (Board of Mayor and Alderman) meeting. The Transportation Patch was developed by the Franklin Transit Authority’s board members and the Girl Scouts Middle Tennessee Council. This is the first partnership between Franklin Transit Authority and Girl Scouts making this the first transportation patch available for Girl Scouts in the state of Tennessee. The Transportation Patch teaches and celebrates alternative methods of transportation, such as walking, bicycling, and using mass transit. Each Girl Scout must complete activity requirements, tailored to her age level, to earn the Transportation Patch. The TMA Group manages and operates Franklin Transit Authority and VanStar services. For more information visit www.franklintransit.org or call 615-628-0260. For additional information about VanStar visit www.vanstar.com.

BATTLE OF FRANKLIN TRUST TO RAISE $150,000 FOR THE BATTLEFIELD On a single night in mid-October, The Battle of Franklin Trust will attempt to secure $150,000 toward the purchase of the Lovell property, which is adjacent to The Carter House. Once part of the Carter family garden, the Lovell property was caught in the midst of the some of the most furious fighting during the Battle of Franklin. It is currently home to the Flower Shop and Williamson County CASA, both of which will relocate elsewhere in Franklin after the purchase.

On May 27, The Battle of Franklin Trust and Franklin’s Charge jointly entered into a contract and agreed to raise $2.8 million in one year to complete the purchase of the property. Encompassing 2.6 acres, the land will become part of the 20-acre Carter’s Hill Battlefield Park. Local developer Calvin Lehew recently committed to lead the fundraising charge with a $50,000 donation. At least five other donors have contributed amounts of at least $5,000 each and the Trust aims to raise the remaining $75,000 on or before Oct. 16. This signature kickoff event will be held at The Carter House on Thursday, Oct.16 from 4 to 7 p.m. To reach its goal, the Trust will need at least 300 individuals or organizations to each make a minimum $250 donation, but any larger contribution is welcome. For more information, please call Laurie McPeak at 615-794-0903.

WAVES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETIRES After 26 years serving as the Executive Director of Waves, Inc. a local nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, Jennifer Krahenbill will retire at the end of the month. Through her vision and leadership, Waves’ programs have been fine-tuned to serve the ever-changing needs of clients and their families. Currently, Waves provides services through day programs, residential programs, job training, children’s programming and office recycling. Jennifer has always had a passion to provide clients with access to the same opportunities that anyone else has in the community. With Jennifer’s direction, Waves served as a leader in the industry for committing to closing workshops and taking clients out into the community. Currently, Waves’ day program participants spend an average of 37 hours each month in the community serving as volunteers and visiting local areas of interest.

Over forty years ago, a group of citizens in Fairview decided to “make waves” for people with disabilities. Waves has provided a broad range of services for adults and children with developmental disabilities in Williamson County including home and community based early intervention services, day programs, residential programs, job training and office recycling. For more information about WAVES go to: www.wavesinc.com.

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By Shelly Robertson Birdsong Every month we profile a company or individual in our county who donates to charitable causes in our community with their time, talents and resources. It is the backbone of our publication’s make up-recognizing the good works of businesses and individuals in our community that makes our Williamson County the amazing and giving place that it is.

This month, we profile Robertson Media Group, the parent company of YOUR Williamson and its newest event – Fairways Fore the Community. This event was born of the same idea of giving back and being a part of doing in our community. As a little girl, my entire upbringing by my paternal grandmother was rooted in reading and learning. The love for and appreciation of all things… Books.

Learning. Loving to learn. I read books as a small child that most people never come across. My grandmother was not just an avid reader but a veracious reader. She read EVERYTHING of every genre, theme, author, and length or even language. She loved history, biography, romance, mystery, art, religion, animal

stories; it didn’t matter. If it came bound, it was her drug of choice, and I was her willing pupil. My education in her lap, and then at her feet and then sitting in the chair beside hers, I found adventure, escape, knowledge and a fascination for everything that could be found in pages of written word. Perhaps it was predestined to have my career in writing and subsequently publishing a magazine, as we read those too; and it certainly predestined my Journalism degree.

Today I place great emphasis on any young person I encounter who wants to receive advice that two things will take them farreading and learning all they can and giving back. Having my own business espouse both of those things can only be a dream come true in the world of “what I want to be when I grow up.” RMG has established a scholarship endowment to my alma mater, the University of Mississippi, which, starting in 2015, will be awarded to a Williamson County graduating senior in the name of my grandmother, Stuart Bryant Robertson. It’s a great goal realized, and we hope the start of a goal for some young and deserving student pursuing their degree, every year from here on out. To fund the endowment, we combined the importance of education with our second priority of giving back, by creating an event. A communitywide event to offer both fun and fundraising for a good cause. We also decided that not only would we give to education but in some way give to children in general in our community. This year that group being Williamson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) helping children in need and crisis. With inspiration and direction from our golfing guru, Johnny Birdsong, the Fairways Fore the Community Golf Tournament was held this year with a small and special group of sponsors, hole sponsors, donors, players and volunteers who saw an event that would give back to great causes and also provide a fun day of golf and networking among new and old friends. It just doesn’t get better than that.

It’s always so inspiring when I see people come together for a good cause. It makes what we do everyday in our pages and in our work as YOUR Williamson such a fulfilling career choice and life choice.

We are excited about the 2015 tournament, date to be determined.

We look forward to adding more local charities for children and education to the mix ongoing and raising as much money as we can throughout the course of many years. We invite you to join us and to give back. Learn much and of course-Play Golf! See you next year on the Fairways Fore the Community!

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Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt The Westhaven Golf Club made for the perfect spot for this month’s YOUR Williamson September Social. The eve of the first official day of fall was filled with live music, wonderful giveaways and a lot of networking! The delicious food and beverages were provided by Granite City Food & Brewery. Guests mingled and dined while watching the sun set over the beautiful golf course.

The proceeds from the September Social benefit the Williamson County CASA Organization. Make sure to check out the YOUR Williamson Facebook page for a list of upcoming events!

Hanley Crawford & Jeremy Johnson

Bill & Linda Moore

Anna Robertson, Janet & Ron Cheatham, Susie Biederman

John Festervand & John Arnold

Shelly Robertson Birdsong & Marianne Schroer

Reid Anderson, John Reynolds & Jay Norman

Philip Dial, Mike Alexander, Dianne & Pat Petty

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Michael Murphy, Steve Absher, Ron Hurst & Kevin Arthur

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Danielle McMorran & Sydni Bailey Craig Burrer & Keith Knight

Rick Barksdale, Rick Kloete, David Kelly & Trip Crawford

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DID YOU KNOW? HALLOWEEN HISTORY The word “WITCH” comes from the Old English WICCE, meaning “WISE WOMAN”. In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night.

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of kids prefer to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24% who prefer non-chocolate candy and 10% who prefer gum.

ACCORDING TO IRISH LEGEND, JACK O’LANTERNS ARE NAMED AFTER A STINGY MAN NAMED JACK WHO, BECAUSE HE TRICKED THE DEVIL SEVERAL TIMES, WAS FORBIDDEN ENTRANCE INTO BOTH HEAVEN AND HELL. HE WAS CONDEMNED TO WANDER THE EARTH, WAVING HIS LANTERN TO LEAD PEOPLE AWAY FROM THEIR PATHS.

The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.

Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.

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The Grove, Williamson County’s premier golf course community, is proud to open its gates and present seven new homes October 10-26.

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