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48 Fall Into the Gulf Coast Locally Owned: Southern Vacation Rentals

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TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUR Lifestyle

YOUR Social 15 Oktoberfest 16 Gala at Cragfont 18 Pinkhaven 19 Fall Fashion Crawl 21 Fall Into Fashion 24 Taste of Hendersonville 28 Domestic Violence Awareness Benefit Fashion Show 36 Family & Friends Birthday Bash 37 Dessert Fest 41 Farm to Table Dinner 42 Harvest Moon Soiree 50 Fall Frenzy 52 4th Annual Luxury Home Tour 56 Harvest Night Dinner & Auction 57 Third Thursday on Main 63 Brewfest at the Barn 68 Pumpkin Patch Festival 69 Farm Fest & Bluegrass Jam

73 Experience Goodlettsville 74 Hendersonville Chamber

Luncheon with Lee Greenwood 75 Hendersonville Junior Arts Exhibit 79 Music on Main 81 Trick or Treat on the Square YOUR Community 70 YOUR Community Partner Paul R. Goode

80 YOUR Kids

Teaching Kids About Money

YOUR Business 72 It’s YOUR Business with Wheelhouse Marketing

20 Beauty Junkie with Julie Jorgensen 22 YOUR Health & Wellness Keeping Our Kids & Schools Healthy 23 YOUR Best Self with Connie Haley 26 Effortless Style with Katie Rushton 38 Eat, Drink & Be Merry with Miss Daisy King 54 Interior Thinking with Eric Ross Interiors 58 Welcome Home Real Estate Feature Listing 62 The Lady Entertains with Krista Ehret 66 Styling YOUR Everyday with Katie Jacobs 76 5 Sense Living with Lauryn Gilliam

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YS MONTHLY | Your Staff

Shelly Robertson Birdsong

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VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

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YOUR Sumner is a publication of: Robertson Media Group, LLC 436 Main Street, Suite 205

Krista Ehret LIFESTYLE EDITOR

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

MANAGING EDITOR

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Franklin, TN 37064 Office: 615.979.1548 www.yoursumner.com

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Who We Are

wner and Publisher, Shelly Robertson Birdsong founded Robertson Media Group, LLC (RMG) in 2011 along with her sister Anna Robertson. The addition of Shelly’s husband Johnny Birdsong in 2012, firmly established the leadership team of a small but impactful Publishing and Integrated Media & Marketing Firm, locally owned and with a focus on providing exceptional services to local and national businesses.

With a goal of “being community minded,” RMG strives to provide and participate in all the things that make a community great.

And to have as an objective – to give more than they take - as a thriving member of the business community in one of the nation’s top ranked counties. With collectively 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, event

trusted businesses outside our company we can provide everything a small business needs to accomplish their marketing goals at the community and regional level.

Our publications can be a powerful tool for branding and marketing within a small, localized area but to a strategic and concerted audience of true buyers and potential customers. management and sponsorship fulfillment, publishing, writing and consulting – RMG is capable of meeting their client’s needs and expectations in every way possible.

Having established a team of talented photographers, editors, writers, sales people and social media and marketing experts, while also partnering and outsourcing to

The primary project offering of community based lifestyle magazines began with YOUR Williamson. We are now proud to launch YOUR Sumner. Future publications in other similar – Distinctively Southern Places - are planned.

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YS MONTHLY | Publisher’s Letter

WE ARE

Sumner County

Dear Sumner County, Well, we are finally here! After careful consideration and planning since we launched our first magazine in 2011, Robertson Media Group (RMG) chose Sumner County as the location for our second community publication. It was a trully, logical decision. As one of the fastest growing communities in the country with a phenomenal retail, commercial and development sector, a beautiful lake backdrop, history galore, Sumner County is charming, ever growing and without a doubt, a superb example of A Distinctively Southern Place and worthy of having a publication to call its own. We are that publication.

Every place has a story to tell, and we are here to tell yours! I have been in the business of publishing community magazines, reflecting the unique fabric of small to midsize communities in the south, for over a decade now. I also come from a strong background in strategic sales and marketing for small to mid-sized businesses focusing on a localized customer base. In addition, I have been President of a Chamber of Commerce, Director of Events and Marketing for a strong nationally recognized historic Main Street and downtown, and have spent my entire life volunteering in the community in as many ways as possible. All this to say, I have taken my extensive background and experience and turned it into the offering of publications that your community can be proud of and that have relevant and local content loved by readers and prospective clients. Our distribution is complimentary and will be available to any location that

welcomes us throughout your area.

Our staff is knowledgeable and professional, providing the best design, photography, writing, marketing, advertising and digital media possible – all with a smile, respect and great customer service! We believe in sealing deals with a handshake and strive daily to be the best that we can be!

We are a family business comprised of myself, my sister, my husband, my stepfather and people who I have assembled into a team that I consider my family. We look forward to adding more staff from Sumner County, clients and advertisers, event partners and, of course, our READERS to the RMG family. We cannot thank you enough for welcoming us so warmly, and we cannot thank our new advertising partners enough for investing in this product. We are so thrilled at the number of Sumner County events and organizations, and we look forward to being involved with them on a continued basis.

We hope you enjoy this inaugural issue of YOUR Sumner - A Distinctively Southern Place. RMG tells the story of the places and people that make a community a home.

With the four tenets of LIFESTYLE – COMMUNITY – BUSINESS – SOCIAL setting the tone for each magazine, RMG and its offering of these niche marketing tools for upper income and thriving areas, is about being community minded in all ways.

The magazine is printed on high quality stock with a newsstand gloss and size appropriate to a high-end lifestyle publication reminiscent of Town & Country and Garden & Gun. It will be distributed

Custom Publishing & Integrated Marketing Services 436 Main Street | Suite 205 | Franklin, TN 37064 615.979.1548 | info@robertsonmediagroup.com

“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.”

— George Bernard Shaw throughout the county and surrounding areas every issue.

In addition to our magazine, we publish a comprehensive community website at www.yoursumner.com. All Sumner. All the Time. This resource for locals and visitors alike, will provide an all encompassing community minded place to get information on events, business activities, news and where to go and what to do. With daily online content, as well as the current magazine features, you will get an inside look at what makes Sumner County great and have access to a Community Calendar with links and the ability to post your own event at the click of a button! Photo galleries with pics from events will also be online.

Sign up for our weekly e-newsletters to stay in the know and enter to win great prizes and giveaways each week!

I am greatly looking forward to getting to know my new second home. We hope to do you proud and provide a publication that showcases what an amazing place Sumner County and its residents are. From our family to yours – Here is YOUR Sumner.

Shelly Robertson Birdsong CEO, Publisher shelly@robertsonmediagroup.com

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YS MONTHLY | YOUR Contributors

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..

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.

Miss Daisy King Tennessee’s “First Lady of Southern Cooking,” Daisy King was the founder and chef of the renowned Miss Daisy’s Tearoom and is now the proprietor and executive chef of Miss Daisy’s Kitchen at Grassland Foodland Market in Franklin, Tennessee. Daisy will be the new YOUR Hospitality and Cooking Contributor both in our monthly print edition and online at www.yourwilliamson.com.

Katie Rushton 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.

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.

Joe Harkins Co-founder of Wheelhouse Marketing Advisors after spending the previous six years as Vice President, Group Director at J&A. Joe has more than 25 years of experience in both consumer and business-to-business marketing.

Wheelhouse will provide business and marketing insight monthly through their own expertise and that of their clientele via the It’s YOUR Business column.

Krista Ehret As an event designer and co-owner of Southern Soiree, a full service event and wedding planning company, Krista collaborates with discerning brides to bring their vision to fruition. With a degree in interior design and a passion for all things domestic, she also enjoys bringing beauty into everyday life.

Lauryn Gilliam Lauryn Gilliam is a seeker of fun, student of life and lover of exploring mindful ways to enlist the 5 senses in all her experiences.

Join her in every issue as she takes us on a sensory tour of all things arts, culture and dining.

Eric Ross Eric Ross Interiors specializes in full service residential interior design and interior decoration for homes and provides truly unique, luxury design solutions for any room in your home. From design concept to installation and presentation, Eric Ross Interiors manages every aspect of your project and leaves no detail unattended.

We are looking for Contributors for A DISTINCTIVELY SOUTHERN PLACE

Local businesses and experts who wish to contribute monthly content in the areas of: • Interior Design • Cooking • Business • Self-Help

• Wine & Spirits • Fitness • Health & Wellness • Financial

• Education • Kids • Beauty • Fashion

• Gentleman’s Topics • Sports • Entertaining • History

and other applicable areas of interest for the readers of Sumner County.

If you have a desire to contribute to your local magazine please contact our Publisher, Shelly Robertson Birdsong at shelly@robertsonmediagroup.com 12 YOURSUMNER.COM | Fall 2015

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HOLIDAY MEMORIES

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Fall brings a host of fabulous events we can’t wait to attend! Here are just a few to add to the Social Calendar.

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Make happy Station holiday 6pm-9pm memories by Yulefest kicks off the visiting Santa holiday season with Claus and musicians, storytellers getting photos and demonstrators taken, enjoy and in the cabins of Plus: songs, games the fort and in the •and Breakfast with Santa stories with historic home. Guests at and Barnes your favorite characters more!& Noble can listen to the sounds of yesteryear For Santa Land event schedule, • Tea with visit Mrs. Claus as they tour the sites and see the www.streetsofindianlake.com. decor. For more information, go to • Songs, games & stories with www.manskersstation.org.

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Daily content, online promotions and contests, photos, interactive community calendar, resources for everything including dining, medical, arts and entertainment, real estate, travel, bridal and more! Find a link to everything you were looking for here in our community! Blogs and content from local and regional personalities every week.

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SOCIAL | Oktoberfest Story & Photography by Kimberly Allen The Ladies and Gentlemen’s Committees kicked off Holidayfest with Oktoberfest on October 6th at Foxland Harbor Club in Gallatin. The fundraiser benefits the Literacy Council of Middle Tennessee and included German cuisine, beer tasting, a silent auction and live music from Musik Meisters, a Nashville based polka band. The German themed party included the crowning of a King and Queen of Holidayfest 2015! This title went to Bill and Janna VonKessel. To learn more, visit www.holidayfesttn.org.

Musik Meisters

George Carlson & Swati Smith

Lynda Evjen, Katie & Jeff Coker

Michael Smith & Matt Goodchild

Michael Smith, JJ & Bill von Kessel

Michael Smith & William Lambert

Pat Gizelar, Shirley Lassiter & Greg Lassiter

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SOCIAL | The Gala at Cragfont

Story by Andrea Davis Photography by Michelle Bailey In an effort to continue the preservation of the 1700’s era home of General James Winchester, the Gala at Cragfont was held this summer in Castalian Springs.

June and Johnny Garrott, along with their family, served as honorary Chairs. Guests enjoyed a delicious farm-style menu, locally brewed beer and a bourbon tasting, with entertainment from Nashville’s BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS. For more information, please visit www.cragfont.net.

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Amy & Stan Ragan

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Tim Gregory & Jacqueline Holder

Ryan & Karen Freeman

Paula Deberey, Mary Ann Mudd & Terri Lynn Weaver

Betsy & Jim Hunter, Alison & Marty Turner

Dan & Ronda Fulkerson, Melody & Jonathan Hurst

SOCIAL | The Gala at Cragfont

Jim Hawkins, Carlene Fox, Helen & Patrick McIntyre, Don Wright

Erica Herron & Bobby Kostadine

Jean Harsh & Paige Brown

Steve & Jane Sudbury

Jada Carter, Nancy Jo Martin & Ricky Pike

Carlene Fox, Haley Meridieth, Jan Boze, Jeannie Gregory, Julie Ingrum, Ashlee Nash, Kim Myers & Betty Brooks

Hope Foley & Malcolm Roberts

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SOCIAL | Pinkhaven

Story & Photography by Kimberly Allen The Friends of the Hendersonville Arts Council hosted Pinkhaven on October 17th at Monthaven Mansion in Hendersonville. This festival was held to support breast cancer awareness and included a community mural, face painting, henna tattoos, craft stations and live music from several bands. There were many stations set up by professionals offering services such as massage and essential oil therapy. The walls of the mansion were adorned with over 100 works of fine art from Monthaven Arts Society. For more information, please visit www.

HendersonvilleArts.org.

Beth Pickel & JJ von Kessel

Anne Marie Turner

Chloe Waldon & Paige Singer

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The Saturns

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Jill Fazio & Grace Guthrie

Campbell & Hayden Hodge

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Hope Reasons & Miriam Singer

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SOCIAL | Fall Fashion Crawl

Story & photography by Cassie Thompson Shoppers attended the Fall Crawl on Main Street in Gallatin on Saturday, October 24th. This was the 2nd Fall Crawl event, hosted by Billie Jeans. There were shops, vendors and mobile boutiques for everyone’s retail therapy needs. Natasha Wakefield the owner of Billie Jeans, hosts the event to make people more aware of the local stops and shops available on The Square in Gallatin. Natasha also enjoys bringing outside vendors to the event to help them boost exposure for their shops too. Be sure to stop

by Main Street to shop multiple charming stores on the Square in Gallatin. More information can be found at www.downtowngallatin.com.

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FALLING

BY JULIE JORGENSEN Buying Guide

Bite Beauty and Buxom: Sephora Bobbi Brown, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, & Anastasia: Nordstrom L’Oreal and Maybelline: Target and local drugstores

Happy Fall, y’all! After a blazing summer that seemingly would never end, there’s finally a snap in the air, a crunch in the falling leaves, and a football game or two on TV. You don’t really even have to be paying attention to see the huge Fall beauty and fashion trends, because it is all about bold hues and strong silhouettes. Don’t let the in-your-face focus on color and lines scare you away, however. Incorporating them into your beauty regime is as breezy as a September Saturday. Let’s get into it, shall we?

Jewel tones are everywhere in makeup trends right now- think ruby, sapphire and onyx. A deep, berry lip is one of the easiest way to dabble in this craze du jour. The key is to pat on your shade with your fingertips so that it’s more of a stain than an all-out slick (imagine taking a few bites of a handful of blackberries). Choosing a matte shade makes the process a little easier. Bite Beauty absolutely nails it with the Frozen Berries Matte Creme Lipstick collection and the hues are to die for, ranging from a soft orchid to a deep, dramatic purple.

Should you decide to amp up the drama, the Opal Creme Lipstick can be applied over your stain for a three-dimensional, volumebuilding finish. Keep the rest of your face relatively clean, with glowing skin and maybe a simple swipe of mascara.

Should a strong, sexy eye be what’s in your beauty wheelhouse, go for it by choosing one particular shade and focusing the color intensely on your lid. Believe it or not, blue is having a major moment this Fall, popping up in eyeshadow palettes and even nail polish options. I am in serious love with the gorgeous Buxom eyeshadow in Backstage Pass, a shimmery shade of lapis. The key with going with a blue eye look is to just own it: line your upper lids with a black pencil, smudge a little bit, then layer your shadow over it and up to the crease only.

If that’s just a little too dramatic for you, don’t sweat it-- a clean blue line on your eyelids is just as on-point for Fall. Bobbi Brown LongWear Gel eyeliner is a perennial favorite of mine and gives us three beautiful blues from which to choose (Denim Ink, Indigo Ink, and Cobalt Ink). Blue mascara is popping up everywhere too, but don’t let that scare you (we all lived through the eighties, there’s no reason to go back, is there?). A deep, rich shade of blue on your lashes will make your eyes look bigger and its whites whiter than ever. Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils is worth checking out for getting full, lush, navy-blue lashes. Step up your nail game with a 20 YOURSUMNER.COM | Fall 2015

bold shade like Dior Vernis Gel Shine

Darling Blue, a jaw-dropping multi-dimensional cobalt. Top with the partner Gel Coat, and bam: a DIY shellac mani that will make your friends green--er, blue- with envy.

BOLDLY

LIFESTYLE | Beauty Junkie

Whether you’re rocking a look-at-me lip or a powerful, pretty eye, a bold set of brows is a must to balance out either look.

Some beauty insiders are even referring to this trend as “virgin brows,” harkening back to the days when none of us had yet developed a long-standing relationship with our tweezers or our aesthetician. I personally have no desire to revisit my unibrow days (shut up), but as a blonde with slightly-darker brows, I’m loving this particular trend. Give the tweezers a rest, and go for a stronger shape by filling in sparse spots with pencil or powder and a stiff angled brush. L’Oreal Brow Stylist Sculptor has the perfect powderymeets-waxy finish in a pencil format, and Anastasia Brow Powder Duo is handsdown my favorite powder for sculpting a beautiful brow. Finish with a gel, either clear or colored, to set and groom into place. For you gals who are all about a simplified approach, check out Maybelline Brow Drama, a “brow mascara” that fills and sculpts eyebrows into place in one step.

I always get so excited about the transition from Summer into Fall when it comes to fashion and beauty, y’all. It’s like a that first fresh, bold step on a new path. Choosing one feature to highlight and going all-out with it is the perfect way to do exactly that. So buy the dramatic lipstick, sweep on that vivid shade of shadow, or rock some attention-getting nails. Step into the crisp air confident that you’re “falling” in the right direction! Cheers!

Love, the Beauty Junkie

SOCIAL | Fall Into Fashion

Story & Photography by Kimberly Allen The Women Empowering Women “Fall Into Fashion” Luncheon and Fashion Show was held in late October at the Barn on Willis Branch by the Goodlettsville Area Chamber of Commerce. “High Heels and Big Earrings - She believed she could, so she did!” That was the motto of the day, which included a delicious lunch, many wonderful clothing and jewelry items from local shops, and of course a fashion show!

For more information visit www.goodlettsvillechamber.com.

Gayle Poynor, Betty King, Laverne Sutton, Dot Roaden & Georgia Durham

Brenda Hayes & Brenda Howard

Melissa Gresham, Laurie Riley & Jennifer Dean

Sherri Ferguson & Kimberly Lynn

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LIFESTYLE | YOUR Health & Wellness

KEEPING OUR KIDS AND SCHOOLS HEALTHY

BY ANNIE OSTEEN

W

e have now entered the cold and flu season and it almost feels as if we never left this time of year. The grocery stores, pharmacies, and physician’s offices have all started advertising in one form or another that flu shots have become available and to come and get yours. Our culture has certainly started to see more widespread illness’ throughout the entire year, however, the fall and winter months still dominate in which we see some of the most nasty viruses and infections enter our homes and schools.

• Fever greater than 100.5F • Has vomiting or diarrhea • Becomes short of breath or is wheezing • Has a cough that disrupts normal activity • Lethargy or weakness Your child should also stay home from school if he/she has a contagious infection. This is something that can be spread by close contact with a person or object such as chickenpox, strep throat and “pinkeye, along with the more familiar viruses like the flu, common cold and diarrhea.

When it comes down to it, parents need to trust their instincts. A parent typically knows (or should know) when their child doesn’t feel well. If your child was up the previous night vomiting with a fever, keeping them home from school the next day shouldn’t be much of a question.

However, if it’s first thing in the morning and they start to complain of a sore throat and a little more tired than usual, grab the thermometer and let that be your guide.

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There are many parents that, depending upon the work s age e Im environment, have difficulty taking time off of work Fre k oc when their child is sick. If there is more than one St s& child in the family, chances increase that sickness will also increase as will a parent’s time spent at home and away from work. Employers don’t often like this and don’t often care about the personal side to someone’s story at work.

As a result of a parent feeling unfairly convicted to return to work to keep their job, their child now enters the classroom opening the door to the same illness for the other students and teachers.

Here are some symptoms to look for when deciding to keep your child at home for the day:

It’s important for all parents, working or not, to remember that keeping a child at home when they show signs of sickness are very important for various reasons. First, it’s a vicious cycle. How will a virus or illness ever leave a school if kids keep walking in with it? Keeping the classrooms, cafeteria and bathrooms sanitary is next to impossible if kids come to school when they haven’t been fever-free for 24 hours, or vomited the night before. The cycle won’t end, even with infinite amounts of hand-washing and sanitizing.

To make things a little easier and smoother on unpredicted days such as these, a few ways to prepare might be to save up some personal days at work. Having a backup babysitter on hand is always practical.

Grandparents, if you’re blessed to have them BEING PREPARED AND living nearby, are wonderful resources. If that’s PREEMPTIVE IS ALWAYS not an option, call a friend that might work from home and see if they can be on stand-by for THE FIRST STEP AT ENTERING THE DREADED these emergencies.

COLD AND FLU SEASON.

Children that go to school each day with healthy immune systems still get sick but what about those who have health conditions such as asthma or diabetes? “There are medically fragile children, children with chronic health conditions they make them high-risk for potential severe complications for influenza or other infectious illness,” said a local Middle School Nurse Liz Cowan.

Parents may have a difficult time deciding whether or not to send their child to school when they wake up with a symptom or two or have the general complain that they don’t feel well.

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Being prepared and preemptive is always the first step at entering the dreaded cold and flu season. Our society seems divided on whether or not to get flu vaccinations and seem to stand behind their steadfast convictions.

Whatever the motivations, there are simple everyday steps to ensure we can keep ourselves healthy and those around us healthy as well.

Simple handwashing, staying hydrated, exercising, and taking vitamins are just a few ways to stay ahead of what’s coming around the corner.

Nevertheless, in case a virus does come knocking on your door in the upcoming winter months, be prepared at work, at school and especially with your children. There’s no reason not to be.

LIFESTYLE | YOUR Best Self

LESSONS FROM THE FIRST THANKSGIVING “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” ~ Charles Dickens Thanksgiving. How can we not love a holiday that is focused on food, family, friends and giving thanks? There are no gift giving decisions to be made or fussy decorations to worry about. The foundation of this celebration is based on things that matter most in life. Things money can’t buy.

Over the years it seems that Thanksgiving has lost its luster.

It appears to have taken a back seat to the retail frenzy of the December holidays. Have we gotten too busy to stop and savor this day? Are we bored with a holiday that we can’t commercialize and gift-wrap? Have we just lost sight of the values that our country was founded on? We may never agree on how or why Thanksgiving plummeted on the leader board of favorite holidays, but it would benefit us to revisit its conception. Current research in Positive Psychology affirms the benefits to our health and happiness of several concepts our Pilgrim ancestors instinctively knew: COMMUNITY MATTERS: The first Thanksgiving was a celebration for the 53 Pilgrims that endured the Mayflower voyage and the grueling first few months of life in their new country. Without community cohesiveness and help from the local Massachusetts Indian tribes, the Pilgrim’s chance of surviving the first winter here would have been slim. In short, humans need each other. Modern research affirms the benefits of being connected.

Lack of strong social ties is more detrimental to our health than smoking or obesity!

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GIVING THANKS MATTERS: Despite their grueling circumstances, the Pilgrim’s set aside time to give thanks and share their blessings. Instead of dwelling on their difficulties, they rechanneled their energy to the positive. Focusing on what is good about a situation will always improve our mood and enable us to find resourceful solutions to the inevitable challenges of life.

DREAMS MATTER: The Pilgrims had a vision of a better life for themselves. They didn’t just sit around and complain; instead they took massive action to make their dreams a reality. We all have a dream to pursue. If you have lost sight of yours, reconnect. Going towards a vision brings purpose and meaning to our lives. It is the foundation for true joy and satisfaction.

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On the fourth Thursday this month, as we feast on food, family and football, I hope we can all pause and savor the day and the lessons that still matter from that first Thanksgiving.

Wishing you and your family the best Thanksgiving ever!

Be you. No apologies.

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SOCIAL | Taste of Hendersonville

Photography by Kimberly Allen The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Taste of Hendersonville, presented by The Goddard School on September 10th at the Streets of Indian Lake. Dozens of local restaurants, caterers and grocers provided a variety of tastes for guests to enjoy.

There was also musical entertainment by the band Broomestix, bouncy castles and face painting, which insured a great time was had by all ages! What a tasty event it was! For more information about the event and the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce, visit www.hendersonvillechamber.com.

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LIFESTYLE | Effortless Style

TRANSITIONING INTO

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BY KATIE RUSHTON

Another great piece to keep wearing into fall is white denim. If you think you read that sentence wrong, you did not. White denim can be worn year around. The key to wearing white denim after Labor Day is to pair with darker colors….think earth tones like browns, camels and grays.

Fall is my favorite season of the year! The college football season rolls around, cooler temperatures start to show up and the leaves start to change and show off all of their gorgeous colors. There are so many great things about fall, but I especially look forward to seeing what’s new for fall fashions.

The fall season brings heavier fabrics and richer colors and textures.

It’s definitely my favorite season to shop with clients. The only problem with fall fashions is figuring out how to transition into the season when it’s still warm outside. Most of the fall clothes in stores are best suited for the cooler temperatures that haven’t arrived here just yet, so we thought we would share some ideas on how to wear some of your summer suitable clothes into the fall season.

Just by summer changingdresses. how you Let’s start with Some style certain items, you can summer dresses are great to create wear into the fall, a completely suitable so make sure different and keep look out those that are both for fall. neutral and richer fall colors. These dresses can serve as great transition pieces by pairing them with darker shoes and/or ankle boots.

You can also throw on a dark denim jacket over top when you start to need that extra layer for cooler mornings and late evenings.

One last piece that we would definitely recommend for transitioning into fall is a lighter weight minimal coat or jacket. We are talking about one that gives you a little warmth for cool mornings but that isn’t too heavy or bulky.

A minimal coat is a great way to transition your go-to tee and jeans into the fall season.

Make sure to stop by our blog, www.effortlesstyle.com, for more on transitioning into fall!

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SOCIAL | Domestic Violence Awareness Benefit Fashion Show

Story & Photography by Kimberly Allen The Domestic Violence Awareness Benefit Fashion show was held at Rivergate Mall in Goodlettsville October 24th with guest speaker and author Sue McGray. The show benefits local domestic violence shelters and the Mary Kay Foundation Domestic Violence Fund.

All of the models that were in the show are victors who have personally overcome domestic violence. Fashion for the show was provided by JC Penny, Sears and Dillard’s.

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FEATURE | Fashionable You

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SOCIAL | Family & Friends Birthday Bash

Story & photography by Cassie Thompson People from all around Sumner County and surrounding areas came out to the Palace Theater on the Square of Gallatin to enjoy live music with friends and family for Chris Goldens’ Birthday bash and show. With a packed venue, it made for a fun atmosphere to enjoy live music on a Saturday night.

Every performer rocked the show. Hope you had an awesome birthday Chris!

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SOCIAL | Dessert Fest Story & Photography by Cassie Thompson Everyone’s taste buds were jumping at the annual Dessert Fest held at Morningside of Gallatin in October. The proceeds went to teenager, Jacki Beasley, who suffered brain damage following an asthma attack in August. At the Dessert Fest, there were eighteen desserts to sample and rank. In the end, scores were added up to determine a winner. There were also over forty-five different items in their silent auction, ranging from baked goods and handmade items to baskets full of varies types of goodies!

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Sausage and Apple Cornbread Dressing

INGREDIENTS • 1 8-ounce package mild pork sausage • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter • 2 1/2 cups chopped onion • 2 cups chopped celery • 2 apples, diced • 1/2 cup chopped pecans • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 10 cups, day old cornbread, cubed • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten • 3 cups chicken broth

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hanksgiving is this month; the time we gather with family and friends, socialize and eat turkey until we fall into tryptophan-induced sleep. We strive for perfection, seeking to set the most beautiful table with the most delicious meal in keeping with the Norman Rockwell theme of the day. We pride ourselves at Miss Daisy’s Kitchen in helping others achieve that. It makes me smile to think my side dishes and recipes contribute to the happiness of others.

Thanksgiving has a deeper meaning, though, which shouldn’t be overlooked. Most of us know the happy narrative of the first Thanksgiving: “The Pilgrims reaped a bountiful harvest thanks to their helpful Indian neighbors, and out of gratitude invited them to share in a feast.” The stories sometimes overlook the hard circumstances of the Pilgrims and their native friends. The women who cooked the first Thanksgiving dinner were only 4 of 18 in the colony to survive the prior winter. The home village of Chief Massasoit, the Pilgrims helpful native friend who joined them that first Thanksgiving, had been wiped out by smallpox. In Williamson County we are blessed with so much abundance, but for those participants in that first thanksgiving there wasn’t a Grassland Market to go for turkey and fixings. The colonists, with the help of their neighbors, had to brave the wilderness to hunt for their turkey and

INSTRUCTIONS Assemble ingredients and utensils. Brown sausage in a nonstick skillet. Remove sausage but leave the rendered fat in pan. Add butter, onion and celery to pan, stirring occasionally, until tender about 10 minutes. Add apples, pecans sage and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine cornbread, sausage, apple mixture, eggs and broth. Gently combine. Pour into an 11x8 greased baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes or until dressing is firm to touch. Yield 8-10 servings.

pray for good weather to keep them warm during their feast. Given their circumstances, we are so blessed.

Their lesson of gratitude is a beautiful legacy. Many of us this year will be missing someone at our table; that is certainly true for my family. The key to happiness on this holiday and every day, though, is to count our blessings. Appreciation of what we’ve enjoyed or are enjoying is the essence of Thanksgiving. Following the example of those Pilgrims and Indians, let’s give thanks for our neighbors and coworkers, even our four legged friends. Celebrate our families, our pets, and -however we choose to worship- the God who placed nature’s bounty all around us.

In honor of those Indian neighbors who taught the pilgrims how to grow squash, here’s my favorite for Party Squash Casserole. I’m also sharing a delightful Sinfully rich Sweet Potato Recipe and to wrap around the turkey a Sausage and Apple Cornbread Dressing.

Last but not least, I am thankful for you, the readers, customers and friends for whom writing and cooking is my life’s work. From our family to yours, I wish you a happy, fun and gastronomical Thanksgiving!

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Party Squash Casserole

INGREDIENTS • 1 pound yellow squash, sliced • 1 teaspoon sugar • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/2 cup minced onion • 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper • 1/2 cup chopped pecans • 1 egg, slightly beaten • 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese • salt and pepper to taste • bread or cracker crumbs • 1/4 cup butter, sliced INSTRUCTIONS Assemble ingredients and utensils. In a large saucepan, cook squash and drain and mash slightly.

Add the sugar, mayo, onion, green pepper, pecans and egg. Put in a 2 quart casserole dish, top with crumbs and dot with butter. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Yield: 6-8 servings

Sinfully Rich Sweet Potatoes

(Sweet Potato Casserole) INGREDIENTS • 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes • 3/4 cup sugar • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 cup evaporated milk • 1/4 cup butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS Assemble ingredients and utensils.

Mix together all ingredients and pour into a grease 2 quart casserole.

Cover with topping and bake in a 375 degree oven for 30-40 minutes.

Yield: 6-8 servings

TOPPING • 1 cup light brown sugar • 1/3 cup butter, melted • 1 cup flaked coconut • 1 cup chopped pecans Combine ingredients. Mix well until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes.

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SOCIAL | Farm to Table Dinner

Story & Photography by Kimberly Allen The Fourth Annual Farm to Table Dinner hosted by Hendersonville Produce and the Sumner County Convention and Visitors Bureau, was held in September at the Sumner County Tourism House in Gallatin. The dinner was an opportunity for patrons to show their support by having a delicious meal along with the local farmers and artisans who produced it! The night began with appetizers and a wine tasting in the beautiful Tourism House and then went on to dinner in the courtyard with festive autumn decor. Delicately lit tents, a bonfire and performances by a bluegrass band set the stage for a majestic evening. For more information, please visit www.hendersonvilleproduce.com.

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SOCIAL | Harvest Moon Soiree

FEATURE | Fall Into the Gulf Coast

Photography by Kimberly Allen The Harvest Moon Soiree, sponsored by Sumner Regional Medical Center, was held in September and presented by the Volunteer State College Foundation, at the Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club in Hendersonville. This event provides scholarships for students of Volunteer State Community College. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a silent auction and dinner with entertainment by comedian Gary Jenkins. For more information about the Harvest Moon Soiree, please go to www.volstate.edu/Foundation.

FALL INTO FALL ON FLORIDA’S EMERALD COAST AND TREAT YOURSELF TO THE BEACH DURING ONE OF THE BEST TIMES OF YEAR TO VI S IT.

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s summer winds down and the temperatures drop, the Destin and 30 A area lights up with events and activities — as well as some of the most colorful sunrises and sunsets of the year. Make the most of the season by soaking up every moment of autumn in South Walton.

Patrick & Lindsay ColeBullard

Diane Hughes & Hilary Marabeti

Megan & Brandon Jacobs

Grace Tomkins, Paige Brown, & Tommy Tomkins

Betty & Cody Gibson

Bill Kemp & Marty Brooks

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Perfect weather. November is one of the breeziest times to visit the beach.

Temperatures typically stay in the 80’s and humidity levels are low. You probably won’t need more than a light jacket to carry with you as you enjoy long walks on the beach. Enjoy clear skies during your stay — average precipitation levels during November are significantly lower than during peak summer and spring months, with only 4-5 inches of rainfall per month. For more information on visiting the Gulf Coast, go to: visitsouthwalton.com.

FEATURE | Fall Getaway to the Emerald Coast

LOCALLY OWNED

SOUTHERN VACATION RENTALS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

SOUTHERN HAS OFFERED CONDO & HOME RENTALS ON THE GULF COAST SINCE 1995 Southern Vacation Rentals, part of the Southern family of companies, is celebrating its 20 year anniversary.

Twenty years in business has seen Southern grow to become one of the largest locally-owned and operated companies on the Gulf Coast, as well as garner a reputation of integrity, extensive experience and knowledge of the industry.

“It has been a great 20 years. While we have grown in size, we have kept the small company feel. That has allowed us to provide our owners and guests with the reach and resources of a big company and the level personal service they expect from a small company,” said Owner Kevin Veach. “We look forward to the next 20 years.”

THE SOUTHERN STORY The “Southern” vision began more than 20 years ago when two brothers, Mike and Brad Shoults, launched Pointe South, a real estate

“When we started in 1995, we aimed to offer local, personal service that exceeded our owners’ and guests’ expectations,” said Owner Mike Shoults. “This commitment, which is upheld by our dedicated staff in each local office, has been a key factor in driving Southern’s success and has allowed us to achieve 20 years of excellence in hospitality.”

Throughout the year, Southern is marking its anniversary with promotions including everything from special sales on vacation rentals in Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama, to social media giveaways and employee appreciation events.

Upcoming promotions include an extended social media contest, where the company will give away one prize for each year they have been in business. Fans of Southern’s Facebook page will have the opportunity to enter to win something new each day, for 20 days. Prizes include complimentary stays at Southern properties and gift certificates from Southern Perks partners. The Southern Perks Program is marketing partnership between Southern and local businesses.

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Southern Rentals and Real Estate owners. From left: Mike Shoults, Kevin Veach, Kerry Veach, Brad Shoults and Susan Carleton.

and vacation rental enterprise, with properties from Destin, Florida to the beaches of Perdido Key. Around that time, Kevin and Kerry Veach, another set of brothers with similar aspirations, formed the rental and real estate company, Southern.

In 2001, after years of friendly competition, the brothers joined forces, providing more inventory and more opportunity for prospective owners, guests and clients alike.

With the merger, Southern Vacation Rentals and the “Southern Family of Companies” was formed. The Pointe South operations in Perdido Key and Orange Beach were sold to sales manager and real estate broker, Susan Carleton. With Susan at the helm, Pointe South grew steadily as a leader in the property management and real estate industries.

In 2011, recognizing a need in the community and an opportunity for expansion, Susan Carleton’s Pointe South merged with Southern

to create a locally owned and operated powerhouse now known as Southern Rentals and Real Estate.

Today, Southern Vacation Rentals properties span 200 miles of coastline, from Panama City Beach, FL to Fairhope, AL. The vacation rental company offers premier accommodations in the Gulf Coast’s most popular destinations, including Panama City Beach, 30A, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Southern Rentals and Real Estate represents nearly 1,000 short term rentals, more than 1,100 long term rentals, 40 associations and countless real estate properties in Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama.

FEATURE | Fall into the Gulf Coast

31 on 30-A MODERN LUXURY PERFECTED A new luxury condominium project, Thirty-One, to be built along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30-A, has already generated a great deal of interest and excitement in the market.

“This $70 million project is the first condominium to be built on 30-A in nearly a decade,” said Michael McNeil, Vice President at Premier Development Group. Among the aspects of Thirty-One generating the most excitement is its location. It is the last remaining undeveloped, four acre beachfront property on Highway 30A. Scenic Highway 30-A is considered one of the most beautiful stretches of beach along the Gulf of Mexico. A 28.5 mile corridor that hugs the coastline in Northwest Florida’s Walton County, it offers breathtaking vistas of sugar-white sand beaches and access to rare coastal dune lakes. Along with state parks, nature preserves and trails, several iconic communities, each with their own special architecture and charm, can be found along this route. 31 is centrally located in Seagrove, just 1.5 miles east of Seaside. The 3.92 acre property will provide owners, their families and guests, with more than 335 feet of private beach. Owners will also enjoy easy access to 30-A’s dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

As the name indicates, there will be 31 residences in the condo community, all perched 31 feet above sea-level, overlooking the sparkling white sand and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Buyers will be able to choose from five distinct floor plans, 46 YOURSUMNER.COM | Fall 2015

ranging from 2,458 square feet to 3,317 square feet. Each unit will have a private elevator, 10-foot ceilings and oversized beachfront balconies. The interiors of Thirty-One will include high-end finishes and materials, including stone countertops and flooring, Wolf and SubZero appliance packages, wet bars with refrigerators and icemakers, spacious laundry rooms and large, walk-in closets. Among the top-tier amenities, according to developers, will be a resort-style pool and expansive pool deck, a fully-equipped fitness center, an outdoor owner’s area with a fire pit and an outdoor kitchen, secure underground parking, private owner’s storage rooms, street legal project golf carts and an owner’s common area with a library and catering kitchen.

The current schedule, includes plans to break ground in the fourth quarter of 2015, which means the building will be completed and ready for use before the summer of 2017.”

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FEATURE | Fall Into the Gulf Coast

PACKING FOR FALL

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Though summer has come and gone, you don’t need to say goodbye to a trip to the beach just yet. Fall is a wonderful time of year, some even say it’s the best, to spend visiting the Emerald Coast. With highs still in the 80s and lows starting to drop into the 60s, we promise that you will enjoy some of the most comfortable temperatures of the year during the fall season. Though the beaches are always readily available for your enjoyment, this season brings with it lots of festivals, events and family fun just waiting to be had.

While most of the country is starting to shovel snow and zip up their ski jackets, we are still enjoying sailing, golfing, fishing and fabulous outdoor shopping. With so many things to do during your trip to the Emerald Coast, it may seem a bit overwhelming to know exactly what to pack for your vacation.

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No need to fret, fashion experts at Destin Commons will take the guess work out of what you should pack in your suitcase when preparing to visit the Emerald Coast during the fall season.

When planning a trip to the beach…

The water along the gulf averages around the mid-70s through the Fall season so don’t forget to pack your favorite swimwear. If you are planning a trip to the beach we suggest bringing a swim suit, if you’re in the market for a new one, we suggest Everything But Water who has all the hottest brands such as Trina Turk, ale by Alessandra Ambrosio and much more. Make sure to pack enough beach towels, your favorite Ray-Bans, and don’t forget your sun screen! The UV index within the area can get pretty high, and we can’t think of a better way to stay safe than with a fashionable hat! As the sun begins

to set, slip into a sultry maxi dress from bebe and glide down the boardwalk to your next adventure. This area has lots of dolphins, so don’t forget to keep your camera close in a trendy Michael Kors tote which is always a great choice for a day on the go.

When planning to attend a local festival…

Did you know there are over a dozen local art, music, beer and wine festivals to enjoy this time of year? Get ready for sunset dancing, food trucks, tons of craft beer, and sipping wine seaside- you won’t be able to experience this anywhere else but the beautiful Emerald Coast.

Men, you’ll be set with flannel and jeans, and H&M has a huge selection of all the hottest prints for Fall that are sure to have you looking fresh. Ladies, embrace warm fall colors and light as air fabrics that will move with the coastal breeze. Accessories are key for a fun daytime look - Charming Charlie is sure to have just what you’ll need to compliment your outfit with their rainbow of offerings in jewelry, handbags, scarves and more.

When planning to go fishing….

Locals like to boast that Destin is “the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” and it has certainly earned the title. With its direct access to deep water, you can get ready to catch an abundance of Red Snapper, Amber Jack, Grouper and many more sought after fish. What better way to get ready for the catch of a lifetime than by stocking up at Bass

Pro Shops. They carry all the top of the line gear that you’ll need and reliable clothing brands such as Columbia and Under Armor to last through a battle with your record breaking catch. If a fishing charter is more your style, get ready to find outdoor goods for the entire family to enjoy.

When planning for a romantic night out…..

Get ready for refreshing sea breeze and a stunning sunset accompanied by the absolute finest Gulf to Table dining on the Emerald Coast. Don’t let the beachy vibe fool you, get ready to dress to impress! From sparkling sandals to fringed boots, Steve Madden will have just the right shoes to have you strutting in style. For your look, the many boutiques at Destin Commons are sure to carry that special dress that will make his head turn.

No matter what you have planned for your trip, we are absolutely sure you will delight in this spectacular time of the year, especially after this year’s sizzling summer. So pack your bags and get ready to enjoy all there is to offer along the Emerald Coast!

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SOCIAL | 4th Annual Luxury Home Tour

Story & Photography by Kimberly Allen The Sumner County Tourism Center hosted the Fourth Annual Sumner County Chapter Women's Council of Realtors Luxury Home Tour on October 24th. During the tour guests were able to walk through five luxurious homes that are located between Hendersonville and Gallatin. Proceeds from the event benefit WCR, Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County and Fresh Start Resources. For more information, please visit www.wcr.org.

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Fantastic home in Beautiful Blue Ridge, Custom built home with custom cabinets, hardwood floors, all on one level with bonus room above garage, surround sound, sprinkler system, new custom paint throughout, new carpet in bedrooms,must see to appreciate.

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MUST-HAVES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY DINING ROOM

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t’s the time of year when our dining room rises to the forefront of the most used room in the home. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we prepare for many houseguests, welcomed and unwelcomed, as well as family and friends.

There is so much advanced preparation for the perfect menu, the perfect centerpiece, and the perfect outfit. But, how many homeowners give the proper attention to the room that will host their “perfect” event?

Over the years, I have found dining rooms decreasing considerably in popularity. With the rise of the “open-plan” concept in architecture, living has become much more relaxed and people want a less formal feel. However, this has created less pageantry for presenting the most traditional Thanksgiving feast. This is a discredit to all the painstaking preparation many home chefs provide to their guests. So, I have created a short list of “must-haves” for the most beautiful and hopefully celebrated feast.

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BY ERIC ROSS

DINING ROOM MUST-HAVE #1:

WALLCOVERING If you have been living under a design rock for the past five years, you may have missed the fact that wallcovering is back and at full tilt. Gone are the days of simply stripes or staid damasks. Patterns continue to get larger and more jubilant. But, why is it necessary or, as I say, imperative that it be in the dining room? Well, dining rooms can be visually hard with all the case goods one typically finds in a dining room. There is typically a large table, a china cabinet or sideboard, perhaps even

a linen chest. Most dining chairs are largely wood with a possible padded seat. So, in order to instantly create visual softness I like to place a floral or arabesque design on the walls. This helps skew the hard corners of the room, as well as the hard edges of the case goods. One other great benefit is the acoustic benefit you get from placing paper, or even more luxurious, upholstery on the walls.

This helps catch sound and create a more cocooning effect to offset the clink of crystal and porcelain. Also, if it has a metallic finish, it picks up the glint of candlelight beautifully.

DINING ROOM MUST-HAVE #2:

MULTIPLE LAYERS OF LIGHTING Please, for the love of all that’s holy to the design gods, do not simply place a single chandelier in the center of your dining room and consider it complete! Most rooms I create have multiple layers of light. What this means is you have light from the ceiling, as well as mid-level, such as a sconce or lamp. Another level would be candlelight, which is a must for a night meal, especially. (Everyone looks good in candlelight.) The goal with lighting in a dining room is to create a mood, not to just light a table. If you want people to linger, put the chandelier on a dimmer so you can have more control on the main light source and then place smaller wattage bulbs in lamps and sconces to create pools of light around the room. Your guests will be put at ease, stay longer and look better. Everyone’s a winner in that scenario!

DINING ROOM MUST-HAVE #4:

A STATEMENT CHANDELIER Just as a bed is the star of the bedroom, the chandelier is the star of the dining room. I mean, it hangs from the ceiling, suspended as from the sky for heaven’s sake. So, it inherently draws attention. This is why I replace so many chandeliers. Homeowners usually select a sad standard model that fits into their lighting budget. Or, they are just afraid to take a design risk so they settle for the ordinary. Be daring! Crystal, brass or stones—we are seeing everything from shells to antlers on chandeliers, so anything goes. Just make it a showstopper.

DINING ROOM MUST-HAVE #5:

BEAUTIFUL & COMFORTABLE SEATING Let me start with this fact: dining chairs are expensive. This fact is lost on many clients. They want a beautiful dining room, but when I design and price the cost, they hyperventilate on the cost of the dining chairs. Two things are at play here.

1. A domestically made upholstered dining chair is expensive. Why? Well, a craftsman has carefully placed springs (for comfort) and many times nail-head trim (lots of time to put these on) and beautiful fabric (also expensive) on one item.

2. Now, multiply that expensive single chair by 8 or 10! Wowzers!

This stops the dining room train, or derails it. Either way it takes a couple of weeks for the client to get back on the track after understanding the expense and necessity.

The chairs really are the only upholstery in most dining rooms, so they must be beautiful since they are one of the only fabric covered items to look at. And, they must be comfortable in order to keep your guests at the table. Don’t skimp on great dining chairs. They are worth the investment and you’ll have them for years to enjoy.

BONUS MUST-HAVE:

DELIGHTFUL CONVERSATION, OF COURSE! No dining room is as beautiful as it is when it’s filled with the company of family and friends actually enjoying the room. By following this list of must-haves, you and your dining room will shine for all to enjoy this holiday.

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DINING ROOM MUST-HAVE #3:

A BEAUTIFULLY SET TABLE When so much effort goes into create a beautiful dining room, don’t forget to fit it with proper china. Now, here I use the term “china” liberally to mean dishes. It doesn’t have to be formal, but it must be visually cohesive. Look for colors that can complement the rooms color scheme, or be bold with a contrasting color to create a more dynamic effect. Coordinating china for your dining room actually enhances and draws more attention to your room’s décor.

Also, you want to keep in mind that food will be on the plate, so avoid too much pattern as to not take away from the real star—you, darling!

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SOCIAL | Harvest Night Dinner and Auction

Story & Photography by Kimberly Allen St. John Vianney held its annual Harvest Night Dinner and Auction on September 26th. Proceeds from the silent auction are used for tuition assistance programs for students of St. John Vianney School, the St. Vincent DePaul Society and towards church renovations. To learn more, go to www.saintjohnvianneychurch.org.

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Story & Photography by Kimberly Allen Greater Gallatin Inc.’s Third Thursday on Main, presented by State Farm, was held on downtown Gallatin’s historic Square. During one show, The WannaBeatles performed and local businesses on the Square served refreshments for guests. This recurring event is held every third Thursday of the month from June through September and features food and free live music. For more information, visit downtowngallatin.com.

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uilt in 1937 for Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Parks, this fabulous estate sits on 9.4 acres and is located in one of Sumner County’s most notable addresses. The four-stall, paneled rock barn was home to show horses and living quarters for the caretaker of the grounds. Elaborate celebrations are held in the garden with a fireplace for barbecues and bon fires. A popular site for professional photography shoots and picturesque weddings!

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The current owners, Mr. and Mrs. William Coley, had the home updated by well-known custom builder Frank Stasek.

The Southern Living lawn, which is part of the homes seven fenced acres, has a beautiful gazebo and multiple outdoor entertaining spaces. Interior features include a marble foyer, rich moldings, hardwood floors, stone walls and a storm shelter.

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LIFESTYLE | The Lady Entertains

Friends Giving

BY KRISTA EHRET

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Thanksgiving is all about family, tradition and ,of course, food. While most of us relish the day as an excuse to put on our stretch pants and see how many family members can fit into the same room, there’s always room (pun intended) for a new tradition! This year, our group of friends has decided to try out a new idea that’s recently gained some popularity, “Friendsgiving.” Since this is our first annual celebration, we’ve done some research and are pretty excited about what we’ve found. Basically, the only guideline is that you must pick a day near Thanksgiving to hang out with friends. That’s it! The rest of the details are completely up to you! The vagueness, while wonderful, may be overwhelming so here are a few tips to get you started.

START BY CREATING A MENU. The first decision you’ll want to make is whether or not you’ll serve traditional Thanksgiving fare, or want to put a unique spin on things. This completely depends on your group and how much cranberry sauce you can put down in a week’s time. If you do decide to go with the staples, then you could spice things up a bit. If you typically have a baked turkey, then consider frying one. Love pumpkin pie? Try making bite size ones and incorporating a fun dessert buffet into the mix. This is a great opportunity to try new recipes without the pressure that can come with the actual day.

PICK A VIBE. The great thing about celebrating with friends is that you get to set the tone. Do you want an elegant dinner, a casual buffet, or something fun like a pie brunch? This may depend on what day of the week you are able to schedule on. Fall is the season of a full calendar and so you’ll find yourself working around things like football games (we’re in the south it’s a thing), kids’ activities, and other social engagements. Pick a time that will allow everyone to enjoy themselves and not feel pressured to hurry off to the next commitment.

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DELEGATE. If you’re the lucky one chosen to host the party, this doesn’t mean you get to take on the burden. Unlike the traditional Thanksgiving feast where family shows up plate in hand to devour dishes you prepared days in advance, this time everyone pitches in! Once you have your menu planned out, see who wants to be responsible for which items.

SET THE SCENE. No matter which vibe you end up going with, it’s still fun to decorate and make things feel festive. If you have a dinner party, create place cards and assign a seat for everyone, create a fall table-scape, and set place settings. If you have a kids’ table, set out crafts or coloring sheets to keep them busy during and around meal time.

If you’re setting out a buffet, ask everyone to chip in with some pretty serving dishes. You may even want to create menu cards so no one has to awkwardly ask what’s in the casserole surprise.

OFFER ENTERTAINMENT. Keeping with the laid-back tone of Friendsgiving, I definitely don’t think there needs to be an itinerary of mandatory post-meal events. However, it’s always a good idea to have some entertainment available. Come up with some optional activities such as a cornhole tournament, holiday movie marathon, or card/ board games.

LASTLY, MAKE SURE SOMEONE PROVIDES TO-GO BOXES. The last thing you want a week before Thanksgiving is a fridge full of already leftover turkey and dressing. Divide and conquer!

Good friends are definitely a blessing and something to be thankful for. During this busy time of the year, it’s so important to carve out time and spend it with those that mean the most to you. Starting a new annual tradition will guarantee great times coming year after year.

SOCIAL | Brewfest at the Barn Story & Photography by Cassie Thompson Beer enthusiasts headed out to the Brewfest at the Barn at the Comer Barn on September 19th to sample a wide variety of beer from over twenty different breweries. The event was presented

by The Rotary Club of Hendersonville and proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Sumner County. Guests had the opportunity to partake in fun tastings, as well as enjoy a concert featuring a number of artists. Food trucks offered a multitude of options for dining to fit anyone’s taste buds. Plenty of vendor booths kept everyone shopping too! As always, this event was a major success!

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JUNE AND JOHNNY GARROTT AND FAMILY PUT THEIR HEARTS WHERE THEIR HOME IS THROUGH COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION

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une and Johnny Garrott, along with their family, served as the Honorary Chairs at the 2015 Cragfont Gala. The entire Garrott family was recognized for their countless contributions to the history of Sumner County. The Garrott roots are deep in Tennessee, with ancestors of five prominent early settler families from 17831793. Ancestor Mollie Blakemore came in 1793 to claim a 640 acre first settler land grant given to her father. The Johnny Garrott family lives on part of this land grant located on Douglas Lane in Gallatin. Mollie and her descendants are buried on the property.

A Family of Giving

Johnny and June, who live in Gallatin, were high school sweethearts. June was president of the senior class and John was vice-president and John says its still that way today! They have three children, eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Johnny and June have both been active in the community all of their lives. They have always been interested in history and supported historical preservation through the restoration of Cragfont, Wynnwood, Rose Mont and the acquisition of the property and development of the Bledsoe Fort Site Park.

The development of the Sumner County Museum, along with Robert Ramsey, has been an important success for both John

Peggy St. Peters 615-522-8924 and June. This has led to the donation of their home on East Main Street and the acquisitions of the Carriage house so the Sumner County Museum can move to a more visible location, which will be more accessible to the community.

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Both have been active and held roles in scouting for both boys and girls. Johnny has served as president of the Noon Rotary Club in Gallatin, President of the VSCC Foundation Board of Trustees, President of the Chamber of Commerce, served on the Vocational Education Sumner County Advisory Board, bank boards and held various other offices.

He has also served as the Sumner County Historian.

Johnny has received the Silver Beaver award from the Boy Scouts of American for which he is most proud. He has received the Gallatin High School Most Distinguished Alumni Award and the Service to Mankind award from The Sertoma Club of Gallatin.

Johnny and June have always been interested in history and supported historical preservation through the restoration of Cragfont,Wynnwood, Rose Mont and the acquisition of the property and development of the Bledsoe Fort Site Park.

June has served as president and treasurer of a variety of clubs and organizations, including the Home Demonstration Club, Garden Club, Rose Mont Association and Cragfont.

The Garrott family has owned several businesses, including GCP and Red River Warehouse. In the early 1950’s, Johnny started with his father, Ed Garrott, Garrott Bros. Continuous Mix in Gallatin, which is still a thriving business today. John has retired but the company is now owned and run by his son, Johnny Garrott.

It is apparent that the Garrotts love Sumner County and have extensive ties to the history of the area. Their family was part of the beginning of the Middle Tennessee settlement and has been a contributing factor in the development of Sumner County.

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LIFESTYLE | Styling YOUR Everyday

How to Host a

Stress-Free Thanksgiving

THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL THANKSGIVING IS PLANNING …

AND LOTS OF EATING!

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hanksgiving inspires thoughts of large gatherings of people you love, warm candlelight and, of course, absurdly delicious food. This Thanksgiving, don’t let the fact that you are hosting stress you. Here are a few tips to making your Thanksgiving celebration delightful.

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GET ORGANIZED Make a Thanksgiving Day notebook. Include printouts of all the recipes that you will be making, a guest list (confirm invitations and RSVP’s the week before), a Thanksgiving outline (which includes a menu and a to-do list for the week leading up to the big day), a grocery list and a Thanksgiving day schedule. Print out tips for carving the turkey and temperature requirements just so you have everything all in one central location.

Start your Thanksgiving planning by making a complete menu. Write down what your guests will be bringing, what you need to pick up and what you will be cooking.

Thanksgiving Day is not the time to try some new recipe you found on Pinterest the night before…test and taste your recipes long before your guests do.

Likewise, you can do several things the week before to get a head-start on your cooking. The freezer is your Thanksgiving-prep best friend! Make and freeze pie crusts, chicken stock, yeast rolls and bread for stuffing. Also, if you are getting a fresh turkey (or ordering a pre-cooked turkey) now’s the time. Finally, go ahead and buy beer and wine and make sure that you have enough dishes, glasses, silverware and serving dishes.

PREPARE YOUR HOME The week leading up the Thanksgiving, you want to deep clean your house. Go ahead and do all those things you’ve been putting off— pressure wash the walkway, change lightbulbs, press the napkins, polish the silver, dust ceiling fans, vacuum blinds. You also want to make sure your kitchen is ready by cleaning out your refrigerator, freezer and pantry. Go ahead and take inventory of what you have and once you’ve made your grocery list, you can compare what you need versus what you already have (this is especially important for spices). Clean your oven, microwave, and clean out your cabinets (this seems extreme but guests are going to be looking in there – make sure everything is organized if it’s not already). Clean things like oven mitts and dish towels. Also, make sure that all your appliances are working properly. Use a oven thermometer to check to make sure that your oven is cooking at the correct temperature, change out your water filter, dump your ice and clean out the tray. Finally, if you do have guests staying with you, you’ll want to make sure your guest quarters are like a hotel— clean sheets, fresh towels, new toiletries, etc.

On top of all that? Decorate your home. Go ahead and decorate your table, mantel and coffee table in the weeks prior to the big day.

MAKE A DETAILED GROCERY LIST Write down how much you need of each item so you make sure you get enough, plus, make sure to buy a little extra... If you burn the cranberry sauce, it’s nice to know that you can make it again without a frantic run to the store. Also, organize your grocery list by sections of the grocery store. Produce, bakery, meat, frozen, canned goods, diary, etc. That way you can check off quickly as you are in each section. Bring a pen to mark things off, or have it on your phone and erase items as you put them in the cart. Buy what you can in bulk to save time and money.

MAKE A SCHEDULE Make a schedule for Thanksgiving week (what you will prep everyday in the days leading up to Thursday) and a minute-byminute schedule for Thanksgiving Day. You’re laughing. Nope. This is really important. 7:30 Preheat oven. 8:00 Place Turkey in oven at 450 degrees. 10:30 Turn down Green Beans to just warm. 1:45 Remove stuffing cover, put cranberry sauce on stove to warm. Etc.

Etc. Follow the schedule and it will really make for a stress-free affair. No guessing, no rushing. Everything will be warm and out of the oven on time.

CREATE A STRESS-FREE THANKSGIVING DAY A couple of days ahead of time lay out butcher paper on your buffet, trace each serving dishes with a white paint pen and

put out serving utensils. This makes putting the buffet together SUPER simple. You’ll know ahead of time that you have enough serving pieces, that it will all fit on your buffet and family can help assemble the buffet as things come out of the oven. Plus, it makes for easy clean up and is a great check list to make sure you have everything out (you won’t forget those deviled eggs sitting in the fridge).

Mom’s Yeast Rolls Yield: 3 dozen

• 1 envelope dry yeast • 1/4 cup lukewarm water (110 degrees) • 2 eggs • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon salt

• 6 cups all purpose flour (plus a little for rolling out dough) • 1 1/4 cups water • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water in a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a bread hook. Add eggs, sugar and salt and mix until just combined. Add 2 cups of flour and mix until well incorporated. Add water and oil alternately with 4 cups flour, mixing well after each addition and beginning and ending with flour.

fold in half. Place in greased 13 inch round pans. Let rise in a warm place for 2 to 3 hours or until doubled in bulk. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake for 15 minutes until golden.

Roll the dough out on a well floured surface (working more flour into the dough if needed). Cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Dip each circle halfway into the melted butter, then

To prepare ahead and freeze:

Bake until just before golden and remove from the oven and let cool completely. Wrap tightly and freeze.

Bake frozen at 400 degrees covered in foil for 10 minutes and then another 5 minutes uncovered.

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SOCIAL | Pumpkin Patch Festival Story & Photography Submitted An incredibly beautiful fall day made for a perfect setting for the Pumpkin Patch Festival held at The Streets of Indian Lake in October. Over 3,000 people enjoyed the many activities and live music entertainment offered throughout the day. Children searched for their favorite pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, then got to decorate their prized pumpkins. The children enjoyed having their faces painted and running through a 35-foot obstacle course inflatable and other inflatables. They played games, were amazed by a live magic show and were thrilled to win prizes in three different costume contests and dance off contests!

In addition, many families also enjoyed cool refreshments, taking photos at a fall themed backdrop and shopping and dining at the mall!

SOCIAL | Farm Fest & Bluegrass Jam Photography by Kimberly Allen The first Farm Fest and Bluegrass Jam was held on September 19th by Greater Gallatin Inc. The festival was an all day affair, held at the Gallatin Farmer’s Market to honor the market and the local farmers of Sumner County who supply produce and other products. Several musical guests performed as well as local square dance. To learn more, visit www.downtowngallatin.com.

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he Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce has a new face leading the charge – Paul R. Goode took over as Chamber President about four months ago. Paul has embraced the position with many ideas and missions for the Chamber such as growing membership and building the business relationships throughout Hendersonville and Sumner County. YOUR Sumner connected with Paul to discuss his new role and to find out a little bit more about him. Here is our Q & A with Paul: YS: WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE YOUR ROLE WITH THE HENDERSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? PG: I’ve been serving others for almost thirty years in either sales, by serving on local boards for civic clubs and non-profits, or through my roles as an elected official. I have owned and had a couple of partnerships in retail and service companies, whose primary focus was to help other businesses work smarter and more efficiently. Most recently, I have worked as a licensed insurance broker. For over ten years I’ve had the privilege to serve in three political positions; I was an aide and field director in the United States Senate for Senator Bob Corker’s first term, I was elected twice as an Alderman in the city of Hendersonville, and currently serving in my third-four year term as a Sumner County Commissioner. I have also served and worked for numerous middle Tennessee campaigns for candidates in the State Legislature, Governors, U.S. Senators, and a host of other local races.

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YS: WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE SUMNER COUNTY AS THE LOCATION FOR YOUR HOME? PG: I was living and attending college in Knoxville and then moved to Nashville roughly 27 years ago for a specific company and job.

The catalyst to looking at Hendersonville was long time family friends. I can also say after seven to ten months of looking around middle Tennessee, and considering what each community had to offer, including everything from the people, cost of living and tax structure, potential growth, and proximity to downtown Nashville, the decision became an easy one. I can say unequivocally I was right almost thirty years ago. I’d make the same decision today, and highly recommend it for others to make their home in The City by the Lake, Hendersonville, Tennessee.

YS: WHAT IS YOUR VISION WITH YOUR ROLE AS THE CHAMBER PRESIDENT? PG: This is an amazing honor and I am thrilled to have this opportunity. First and foremost, is serving our membership and community to help grow their businesses and be relevant and helpful for all involved. Growing our membership is also critical and being very specific and targeted on how we can help our members and the city of Hendersonville. Lastly, I believe we need to support the other communities of Sumner County and Nashville. A rising tide lifts all boats!

Hendersonville has maintained a consistent 2.7% growth each year for the past 20 years and we would like to help and assist our community with continued smart and responsible development.

YS: WHAT CHANGES DO YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR HENDERSONVILLE OVER THE NEXT YEAR? PG: The obvious answer is serving our members and community, helping our existing businesses and continuing to work with our city, county, state and federal leaders. This will help all of our citizens, community and specifically our Chamber membership as we continue enjoying the benefits of the thriving middle Tennessee economic boom. We have many blessings; some of them being the City by Lake, our proximity to Nashville, and our partnerships with the cities north of Hendersonville. Our city has had commercial development underway every day since at least 2005, including during the recession of 2007-2009. Hendersonville has maintained a consistent 2.7% growth each year for the past 20 years and we would like to help and assist our community with continued smart and responsible development.

YS: WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT VALUES TO YOU IN THE POSITION YOU HOLD? PG: Every morning, I approach my job as Chamber president with energy, enthusiasm, organization and lots of planning. It is important to me and the Chamber staff that we produce results and value for our members, that they reap the benefits from their membership. By promoting our businesses and helping them succeed, we’re helping our community succeed. It is such an honor for me to serve in this position and I think it is important to give it my all.

YS: WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE FOR THE YOUR SUMNER READERS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CHAMBER? PG: That we are here for them! That we are here to serve our membership, businesses and our entire community however possible and we will do whatever is needed to help you improve your bottom line, achieve your goals and fulfill your mission.

We are growing, not only with new businesses moving to our area, but many expanding which have been in our community for years. We’re enjoying a renewed reputation of “whatever it takes” to help! We are open to adding new programs and tools for our membership and adding innovative technologies to help businesses thrive in today’s competitive market. Moreover, if you’re not a member, I promise we can help and you should contact us today at hendersonvillechamber.com.

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THE SMART CARDS ARE COMING! IS YOUR BUSINESS READY?

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he credit card and debit card world is undergoing a fairly important transformation that will impact all of us. In this new age of daily data breaches, identity theft, and online fraud that transformation is a good thing.

According to Smart Card Alliance, approximately 120 million Americans have already received a new Chip Card and that number is projected to reach nearly 600 million by the end of 2015. If you have a card in your wallet it’s going to be replaced. In addition, if your business accepts credit and debit cards for payments the way customers pay you is changing too. More about that later.

A Smart Card, or EMV card, is a chip-enabled card that provides an extra layer of security for you when you pay in a store, online, through your mobile device, or use an ATM. EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, the three companies that created the new standard, as well as the merchant payment terminals, and the automated teller machines (ATMs) that will now be accepting them.

Data on the new cards is stored in a chip, or integrated circuit, rather than on the traditional magnetic stripe that has been on the back of the card since the beginning of time. For the time being the new cards will have both a chip and a magnetic stripe to insure universal compatibility while the industry shifts to this new way of payment processing technology and to the new terminals.

The banking industry says this win/win solution will protect consumers and merchants against fraud and identity theft. Why? The new cards add a layer of protection for the issuers through the enhanced integrated circuit approval process. The new cards will better protect consumers from fraud and theft because counterfeit cards will be virtually impossible to create – just because someone has your card number doesn’t give them access to the payment process.

If you are a merchant accepting credit and debit cards you have to upgrade all of your terminals to be EMV compatible. If you don’t, in the new world of chip cards the burden and associated costs of fraud now become your responsibility. So if your business has multiple registers and multiple locations that means you are going to need new terminals everywhere.

Ask your banker or merchant services provider for more information about the Smart Card revolution that is underway. The chips are coming, the chips are coming!

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SOCIAL | Experience Goodlettsville Story & Photography Submitted The 5th Annual Experience Goodlettsville Business Expo and Community Showcase was held on August 29th at Moss-Wright Park.

This family friendly, community-wide event featured live music, inflatables, food vendors, a kickball tournament and a talent show.

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SOCIAL | "Proud to be an American" Luncheon with Lee Greenwood Story & Photography by Kimberly Allen The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the “Proud to be an American” luncheon presented by The Goddard School, on October 6th at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville. Country music singer, Lee Greenwood, performed and talked about his new children’s book, “Proud to be an American.” Several U.S. military members, Sumner County First Responders and local school children were among those who attended this patriotic event.

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SOCIAL | Hendersonville Junior Arts Exhibit Story & Photography by Kimberly Allen The Hendersonville Junior Arts held its first Exhibit and Showcase event in September. Student art was displayed at the Hendersonville Public Library all throughout the month and, later in the month, students performed live. Guests enjoyed musical performances, a stop-motion video and a short film. The Martin Family Circus was the special musical guest of the evening. This was the first of what is expected to be an annual event! Please visit their wibsite, www.hendersonvillejrarts.webs.com, to find out more information.

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ith Sumner county continuing to grow in the things it has to offer in food, music and culture, some may find it hard to find a reason to get out of their bubble. But if you have an itch to stretch a bit, I think I’ve found a new reason.

You may have heard about City Winery as a concert venue, but did you know that you can go there for dinner, without seeing a concert, and enjoy the 400+ variety of wines from a glass, bottle or barrel, craft beers and specialty cocktails as well as their fine dining if you please? Created by Michael Dorf, the mind behind the iconic independent music venue “The Knitting Factory” in NYC, there is a sophistication here and no shortage of attention to detail for indulging all your senses. Aesthetically, you walk into expansive ceilings and rustic walls accented with oak barrels and a beautiful bar. It has that dark wine cellar feel but spacious and open…but not so overwhelmingly open that you feel exposed and awkward… more like the little hug that a hole in the wall venue provides!

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and explained all of the wonderful menu items to me more than once.

Janelle, the Sommelier, met me with a glass of Cava otherwise known as Spanish bubbly (I knew I would like her!!). She introduced the wine concept to me…they have an enormous wine by the bottle menu from all over the world and also offer their own blends by head wine maker, David LeComte, on tap by the glass, half carafe or carafe. There are several private rooms for parties or events upstairs as well as a beautiful concert venue where you can choose to dine and enjoy the performance of the evening. I was thrilled to get to take a sneak peak at the concert that evening. The group performing were called the Blue Sky Riders and one of the members just happened to be Mr. Kenny Loggins…they were all prolific song writers and performers…but I digress…back to the food at hand….

This was a special meal for many reasons but one that stands out to me is that I had, Janelle, the sommelier at my disposal to help me pair a wine to each dish at my request, which felt incredibly luxurious. First to come out were the lightly battered, crisp and creamy Risotto Balls…

CONCERTS | RESTAURANT | PRIVATE EVENTS | WINERY beer cheese and prosciutto blended into the creamy risotto, partnered with the graininess of mustard and adobe bbq dipping sauces, and paired with the sparkling white wine was a nice way to start the evening. Highly anticipated was the Beet and Bacon flatbread…light crust topped with warm red beets nestled up to chèvre cheese. There are sprinkles of smoked bacon topped with arugula, the sweetness of a blueberry balsamic reduction and a shallot confit…all coming together leaving you happy and smiling. This was paired with the house Syrah from the tap which was light but with some legs leaving a velvety smooth finish on the pallet. The main act was the grilled brook trout.

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DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL Grand Ole Opry House • Nov 27-Dec 20 This record-setting Broadway sensation features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original animated television special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Who’s. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, as this sparkling production breathes new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas. Don’t miss what The New York Times calls “AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE! 100 times better than any bedside story.”

NASHVILLE BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER December 5-23, 2015 • TPAC’s Jackson Hall with the Nashville Ballet and Nashville Symphony Nashville’s version of the timeless holiday classic returns for the eighth consecutive year, celebrating the joy and wonder of the holidays.

More than 200 dancers perform to the sounds of the Nashville Symphony to tell the tale of young Clara as she goes on a fantastic adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets taking audiences on a fantastic journey through a dreamland filled with beloved characters.

Visit magical lands with the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King, the Nutcracker, the Dancing Bear and many historic characters from Nashville’s past.

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CHEEKWOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS November 27 – January 3 OPEN EVERY NIGHT FROM 5-10 PM Come see the Holiday LIGHTS and start a new holiday tradition with Cheekwood in 2015! For the first time ever, our gorgeous decorations will extend from the Mansion out into the gardens, setting the grounds aglow with elegant displays, dazzling views and hundreds of thousands of festive, twinkling lights. Bundle up for the prettiest winter stroll of the season!

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SOCIAL | Music On Main Photography by Cassie Thompson Brought back by popular demand, the band Entice performed an encore show under the stars on the lawn next to Goodlettsville City Hall. Goodlettsville’s free summer concert series, “Music On Main,” was presented by Acopia Home Loans, the City of Goodlettsville and the Goodlettsville Area Chamber of Commerce. The event included around 270 people as well as different vendors. The Motown and soul music got people out of their chairs and on their feet for some dancing. It was a beautiful night for live music, food, and fun times. You can learn more about this event and the city of Goodlettsville’s events, at www.cityofgoodlettsville.org.

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eaching your children about money can seem like a daunting task at first. As they grow up, you’ll want to have instilled in them the value of a dollar and how to manage their finances. You want them to go out into the world and be successful, to never worry. That’s why it’s such a smart idea to begin teaching your children about money when they’re young, so they grow up with those skills ingrained. There’s no need to wait!

Here’s a helpful guide of what ages should be learning what: AGES 2-3: You can start using toy coins to teach your children their values. Children will assume that the value isn’t based on size or color, and will have to learn what the coins actually represent.

At this age, money is more of a game to them, so it’s really just time for the basics and some fun games.

AGES 4-5: This is a good age to start giving children a small allowance that they’re responsible for. You can help them in finding a safe place to keep their money, and a smart way to keep track of it. You can even keep a ‘ledger’ of money they’ve gotten, and what they spend it on - maybe even what they’ve spent on themselves vs. others. I highly recommend an app called KidsBank, which helps them track their money flow! It’s good for them to look back and see how much money they’ve had and what they’ve been spending it on. You can also try fun games such as a pretend restaurant to help them see how money is used every day.

AGES 6-8: A lot of banks have children’s accounts that you can open, so they can learn about things like interest and how to best keep their money safe.

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AGES 9-12: Take your child shopping with you and teach them about comparison shopping. They want to find the best deals and save as much money as possible, and then you can ask them what they’d like their leftover money. It’s interesting to see whether your young one wants to save it, or spend it on something fun!

AGES 13-16: This is the time when your kids should really start saving their money. They may want something big in the future, such as a car, and it’s a good idea to have them be partially responsible for it whether that be saving up to help purchase the car, helping to pay for future insurance, or just having gas money. They may start working at sixteen or earlier, in which case they’ll really need the skills you’ve been teaching them up to this point. This is also a good time to start a conversation about what bad debts can do to a person, how to avoid those habits, and how to keep from mismanaging money.

All in all, the most important thing about teaching children about money is teaching them how to wisely manage it. If you start from a young age, you can be sure that you’re instilling your children with skills that will lead them to a successful future.

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SOCIAL | Trick or Treat on the Square

Story and photography by Cassie Thompson Gallatin’s historic downtown square was packed with scary monsters and pretty princesses amongst many other characters on Friday, October 30, 2015 for the annual Trick-or-Treat on the square. Sponsored by Greater Gallatin, this local event makes for an alternative to trick or treating in the night hours. Children made their way around the square to local businesses partaking in this event for goodies and gifts. It was a great turn out this year with many creative creatures on the hunt for candy.

Nora, Parker, Hayes and Sophia Bennett

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YS MONTHLY | Sumner County Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW? MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE An estimated 3.5 million+ people gather in the streets to watch the parade, and 50 million watch from home.

The First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade happened in 1924 and was originally called the Macy’s Christmas Parade.

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Macy’s first parade featured animals from the Central Park Zoo.

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The famous giant balloons arrived in 1927, with Felix the Cat as the first ever character balloon.

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’s two and a half mile trek requires more than 8,000 volunteers.

Snoopy (from the Peanuts comic strip) is the character balloon with the most balloons in the history of the parade, and also the most appearances.

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