Your Sumner September 2017

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FEATURES

36 From Our House to Yours Hazel Path Mansion

50 Come Fly With Me The Henderson

56 Arts & Culture Artistic Vision and the Local Arts Scene

ON THE COVER Hazel Path Mansion makes for a beautiful cover for our Real Estate & Development Issue.

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Your Social Secretary 63

Socially Yours

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Your Bone Vivant with Ollie

Did You Know?

14 Styling Your Everyday with Courtney Whitmore 15 Your Best Self

with Connie Haley 16 After a Fashion

with Draper James 17

A Spirited Conversation with City Winery

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Beauty Junkie with Julie Jorgensen

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20 Let’s Get Physical

with Alison Kanaby 22 Your Health & Wellness

with Dr. Alok Trivedi

SOCIAL

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Gala at Cragfont

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CASA Champions for Children

32 Up the Road

The Germantown Inn 42 Your Community Partner Smith, Sholar, Milliken, PLLC 52 Your Charitable Self Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center 54 Days Gone By with Ryan Baker 62 Your Kids

with Ginger Jones 64 Your Education

with Annie Osteen

23 Discover Totality 26 Gallatin TN Eclipse Encounter 43 Cheekwood Solar Eclipse Viewing Party 46 SAR Karaoke & Bowling

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53 Monthaven Artist Reception

24 A Little Something Extra

At a Slow Tempo at the Adagio 28 Eat, Drink & Be Merry

with Chef’s Market 38 Keeping Score

Soccer Gains Momentum 40 Interior Thinking

with Robin’s Nest Interiors

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65 Back to School Bash

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BUSINESS

LIFESTYLE

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COMMUNITY

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30 Your Real Estate

with Kari Powell 47 Ribbon Cuttings

with the Sumner County Chambers of Commerce 48 The Scoop

Sumner County in the News 49 We’re In the Money

with Jonathan Walker

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MONTHLY | Publisher’s Letter

Home is Where Our Story Begins Dear Readers, Every year, we present several issues that focus on real estate or home and what makes middle Tennessee one of the most desirable places to call home in the country.

Middle Tennessee and its attributes can hardly be discredited. Those of us who reside here, find ourselves blessed to live in a place such as this. When we exist in times of great violence and strife throughout our country, including protests and attacks on human life and dignity by those who seek only to perpetuate hate and disparity about the country which is all of our home, to devastation and loss in natural disasters such as the Texas floods, our own home becomes even more sacred to us. I have said many a prayer these last weeks to please Lord, protect our home.

Home is not a building. It’s not a plot of land. It’s not a purchase price or a square footage value. Home, to most of us, is where our story begins and ends, each day, every morning and every night. It is a feeling, a sense of place that defines what home is.

builders we have the privilege to work with all seem to have an innate sense of what home is and why Sumner County is such a unique and special location, not only to those already living here, but to those wanting to live here. It’s not a hard sell - hence incredible housing markets year after year!

“Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.”

- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

I enjoyed dinner with family at a friend’s beautiful middle Tennessee farm recently.

It felt like a world away. It was a bucolic example of our home here. Keeling loves to swing and she found the tree rope swing and was giddy with her free flying legs, and her laughter, intoxicating in the late summer dusk, sounded like heaven. It sounded like home.

Fellow middle Tennesseans, please join all of us here at Your Sumner as we pray for victims of flooding, victims of unrest in other nations and here at home in Charlottesville, and everywhere that hate attempts to permeate good. Make the rest of the world more like our own home - more like middle Tennessee.

Shelly Robertson Birdsong Publisher

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Drakes Creek Park | 9am-9pm | pigsintheparkbbqfest.com Do you have the best BBQ around? Well, then enter to compete and show off your barbecuing skills at Pigs in the Park BBQ Fest, benefiting Mary’s Magical Place. This fun event will be great for the whole family with a BBQ contest, live music, beauty pageants, a bake-off, a kids’ zone and lots of local vendors.

Go #TITANS! It’s a great night to watch a practice. Who’s ready for #football season?

RiverGate Mall | Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm rivergate-mall.com Join in for two days of fun, family and community togetherness at Oktoberfest hosted at RiverGate Mall in the Dillard’s outer parking lot, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. General Admission is free and VIP Lounge tickets are available for purchase. The event will include dancing, a kids’ zone, arts and crafts, a costume contest, a wiener dog contest, local and specialty foods and live entertainment on stage!

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Beautiful evening for the annual Gala at Cragfont! #visitsumnertn #historiccragfont

Taste and vote on the best of Hendersonville at the 2017 Taste of Hendersonville, presented by The Goddard School. This delicious event will be fun for all ages with music, food tastings, a kids’ zone and fun for all ages. Purchase your tickets in advance for a discount!

Fall Fashion, Pets & Philanthropy The October Issue of Your Sumner will feature the best of Sumner County charitable organizations and philanthropists. We will also share the best in fall fashion as you prepare for colder temps and fabulous fall clothing! We will spotlight our Pets and love for our four-legged friends too! Contact us today to learn more or to place your advertisement!

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SOCIAL | The Gala at Cragfont

Photography by Melissa DelRossi Historic Cragfont held their annual Gala, Farm Fork & Cork event, in Castalian Springs this summer.

The night began with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the garden area. As the evening progressed, guests were lead down a beautifully lit path towards a big white tent. Let the party begin! An impressive piano and drums duo entertained the crowd, while they enjoyed a delicious meal provided by Cate’s Catering.

This year’s event also included a live auction of many items and adventures. To learn more about Historic Cragfont, visit their website at cragfont.net.

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Heather Ross, Audrey Hesson & Melinda Copeland Lauren Fennell, Rachel Reed & Kenzie Hammock

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Daniel & Lauren Faulkner

Paige Brown & Susan Peach

Larry & Ann Maynard, Mary Duffer, Bobby Martin, Jennifer & Shane Brown

Jeannie Gregory & Jan Boze

Rachel & Lawren Lassiter

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Josh Hightower & Allison Bentley

Sasha Craighead & Candy Venables

Paula & Ron DeBerry

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LIFESTYLE | Styling Your Everyday

BRING SOME PIZZAZZ TO YOUR EVERYDAY WITH

PIZZAZZERIE PIZZAZZERIE is your go-to guide for entertaining in style from easy and delicious party foods to daily party tips and inspiration! Courtney Whitmore left her full-time job as a career counselor to launch Pizzazzerie.com (pronounced piz·zazze·rie [pəzaz ərē]) in 2010 to share entertaining inspiration and ideas with her readers. Now a published cookbook author, she utilizes her talent in entertaining and food styling to share daily party inspiration with her readers. We look forward to sharing some of Courtney’s many wonderful inspirations in coming issues!

Growing up in the South, Courtney has always loved the art of presenting classic Southern foods with a modern twist and setting tablescapes with lots of pizzazz. She attended Vanderbilt University, earning both a bachelor’s in communications plus a master’s in organizational leadership. Her expertise has been seen in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies Home Journal, HGTV.com, AOL’s DIY Life, MarthaStewart.com and Access Hollywood. She is the author of three cookbooks - Push-Up Pops, Candy Making For Kids and Frostings. Her first book, Push-up Pops (March 2012) was named one of Amazon’s Top 100 Hot New Releases. Her newest book on all things PARTIES, PIZZAZZERIE Entertain in Style, has just been released.

When she’s not creating for Pizzazzerie.com, Courtney styles and creates content for brands such as Target, Frito Lay, Lindt Chocolate, Pier 1, Pepperidge Farm, Bacardi, and more to connect consumers with their products in an entertaining setting. She is also a content creator for eBay, PARADE, The Huffington Post and ForRent.com. She’s a former contributor to eHow, Occasions Magazine, Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, Homes.com along with WSMV Nashville.

She lives in Nashville, with her husband, daughter (commonly referred to as #babypizzazzerie) and Irish Setter (George).

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Styling Your Everyday | pizzazzerie.com Courtney works with brands and companies on recipe development, food and party styling, food and product photography, brand ambassadorships, giveaways/reviews and company events.

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Styling Your Everyday | pizzazzerie.com Phronsie H. Dial is a creative stylist and designer for many of the tablescapes and parties seen on the blog and Pizzazzerie’s brand clients. She lives in Brentwood, and happens to also be Courtney’s mom (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree). This mother/daughter duo is always planning their next party and co-authored the new party book just released. Locally, Phronsie shares her talents with events such as The Power of the Purse benefiting The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

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LIFESTYLE | Your Best Self

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BY CONNIE HALEY

Coming home. For most of us, these two words elicit feelings of comfort and joy, safety and security, love and laughter. The image might be our current home, a childhood memory or a place we feel most loved and accepted. The positive feelings of coming home, however, don’t have to apply to a physical space. Some folks know how to create a permanent sense of home within themselves. We all know that person who seems perfectly content in their own skin.

They emanate a sense of calm and security about who they are and what they believe. They are a pleasure to be around.

The stories behind these amazing folks are varied, but they all share similar characteristics: Worthiness. They know they are inherently worthy. They think everybody has a right to be here and take up space, regardless of who they are or what they have or haven’t done. They don’t hustle for acceptance by trying to get other people to like them or by pretending to be somebody they aren’t. Knowing that worthiness is static, they learn from their mistakes and move on. Being kind to themselves first, makes it easier to extend compassion, acceptance and kindness to others.

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Boundaries. A foundation of worthiness allows these people to create loving boundaries. They know how to protect their own energy. They have empathy for the plight of others, but don’t take on negative emotions that aren’t theirs. They are respectful to others, but know they don’t have to associate “Just keep coming with people that don’t feel good to be home to yourself. You around. Saying “no” to offers that aren’t are the one who you’ve appealing to them is done without guilt been waiting for.” or over-explaining. When they do show – Byron Katie up, it is with a glad, open heart.

Practice extreme self-care. These folks know self-care is essential, not selfish. They don’t outsource the responsibility to others. Taking care of themselves in mind, body and spirit is an inside job. This enables them to give to those they care about from a place of love, without expectations and resentment. Their self-care includes creativity (anything they enjoy and makes time stand still) and following their bliss. Knowing life will have difficult moments encourages them to seek people and activities that bring them joy whenever possible.

Feeling worthy and enjoying life is a birthright and available to all of us. Ironically, hard times and challenging life events are often the catalyst for these people to develop this viewpoint on life. Our attitudes are always a choice. Choose wisely, because there’s no feeling like coming home - to yourself!

CONNIE HALEY

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LIFESTYLE | A Spirited Conversation

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City Winery Nashville’s 2015 Reserve Pinot Noir from Hyland Vineyard in Willamette Valley, Oregon, exemplifies the elegance that has become synonymous with Willamette Valley. Aromas of strawberries and cassis mingle with the floral notes of lavender and violet, which come together harmoniously with focused tannin structure and gentle finish. Enjoy now or allow to age up to five years as it continues to evolve in bottle.

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Our 2015 Reserve Pinot Noir is one of my favorite house-made wines here at City Winery. Pinot is one of the most pairable reds.

It’s season-friendly and has more complexity when it comes to fruit balance, earthiness and herbaceous qualities. I love the slight hint of dry roses and I especially adore its Oregon origin. Oregon runs along the same latitude line as Burgundy, so wines from these regions are going to be similar in climate style and body.

Pairing well with duck, lamb, pork, vegetables, light fishes and cheese, I would happily sip a glass of our 2015 Reserve Pinot Noir with a perfectly cooked pork tenderloin. Want to try for yourself?

This specific wine is not only made in Nashville at City Winery, but it’s also available on tap, in the bottle and available to take home in one of our growlers.

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LIFESTYLE | Beauty Junkie

BY JULIE JORGENSEN

Is it that time of year already? The change in seasons and the start of a new school year is the perfect time to revamp your bathroom cabinet and even add a spark of school spirit to your beauty routine. Open your notebooks and sharpen your pencils, because we’re going back to (beauty) school.

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FOCUS ON YOUR SKINCARE ARSENAL Now that you’ve finished buying school supplies and whatever else children need these days, it’s time to focus some attention on your skincare arsenal. If you’ve not used a product in a few months, toss it. Are there multiple products in your cabinet promising to do the same thing? Pick the one you use most consistently and throw away the others. Pare down your routine to a manageable number of steps - you don’t need more than a few; cleanser, anti-aging serum and eye cream, moisturizer, sunscreen are the basics. The same goes for your makeup drawer: weed out cosmetics you don’t use or have “turned,” cracked compacts, funky eye pencils, etc.

BEAUTY “SCHOOL SUPPLIES” Give your makeup bag a rubdown with an anti-bacterial wipe, and rejoice in the blissfully streamlined products that you truly love and use daily! A fun approach to take involves a grownup translation of essential throwback school supplies: pad, pencil, paper. The “pad” is a makeup palette containing shades and products used regularly; the “pencil” a go-to shade (or two) of eyeliner that you can apply in a flash; and the “paper” refers to blotting papers for you oilyskinned lovelies or for those days when the humidity just refuses to go away without a fight.

SKINCARE ROUTINE Mamas to pre-teen girls, this is the perfect time of year to introduce a simple but reliable skincare routine. Keep it as simple as possible without sacrificing product quality or performance. Those sweet girls can have some very hormonal, angry skin. Avoid harsh chemicals like alcohol and steroids as much as possible, and aim for a gentle but effective cleansing, toning and moisturizing combo. A mild formula like Cetaphil gently cleanses, contains witch hazel tones without irritating and a high-quality coconut oil soothes while also battling breakouts.

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SCHOOL SPIRIT “But, Beauty Junkie, I love to rep my favorite team on the weekend now that football has started,” you say. No problem, my spirited sweeties! You can incorporate your favorite school’s or team’s colors without looking like some deranged super-fan. A colorful mani always makes for an easy way to show your spirit - I love choosing the alternate shade for my ring fingers for a pop of contrasting color. Another option, especially if loud nail colors are frowned upon in the workplace, is to rock a pedi with the two shades of your fave team on alternating nails. Please don’t use hair chalk or colored spray if you’re old enough to legally buy alcohol. Those cute little stickers in your school’s logo placed high up on one cheekbone are just fine for game day. Should your favorite team’s colors include blue, green, purple, or even gold or silver, a tasteful swipe of eyeliner in that shade, on upper lids only, is another way to show your spirit in a classy way.

Do y’all feel a tiny bit smarter? I sure hope so! Go forth into the fall with gorgeous skin and a simple but beautiful makeup routine, showing your team’s colors and all. And maybe rocking that pedicure in a cute pair of open-toed booties!

Love,

The Beauty Junkie JULIE JORGENSEN 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!

SOCIAL | CASA Champions for Children Sponsored Event

Photography by Melissa DelRossi The Sumner County CASA held their annual CASA Champions for Children Dinner and Fundraiser at Birmingham Farm, home of Penny and Rocky McElhaney, in Gallatin this summer.

Lots of great food, local beer and music were enjoyed throughout the night as everyone came together for this great cause. A silent auction was held at the end of the evening to fundraise for these children. Celebrating twenty-five years of service, volunteers of CASA serve to protect and advocate for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system. To learn more about CASA or to get involved in the Sumner County CASA program, visit sumnercasa.org.

Penny & Rocky McElhaney

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Paula & Jason Kotler

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Ashley & Zach Jackson, Marc & Karen Tressler

Kelly McRay, Tommy McRay & Stephanie Hollinsworth Paula & John McLendon

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Kathryn Good & Liz Shea

Kay & Keith Whitley Larry & Kathy Odom

Suzanne & Kyle Dunn Don & Angie Sadler, Kelli & Matt Lawler

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Ann & Larry Maynard

Graham Allen, Nate Newton, Mike Helwig & Nate Woodall

Josh & Kari Rieger

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LIFESTYLE | Let’s Get Physical

ALIGN THAT SPINE

BY ALISON KANABY, D.O.

We all have habits during the course of the day that wreak havoc on our posture. From sitting at a computer for extended periods of time, to talking on the phone, to slouching while eating. It’s these simple things that add up over time. Having good posture is so important to our overall well-being. In fact, poor posture can, over time, lead to a permanent change in the shape of your spine and cause chronic changes in the muscles.

There are simple activities and exercises you can do during the course of the day to improve your posture and your core strength.

“But I don’t have time!” is the most common response I get from people. Just think simple...basic. You don’t need a lot of time to do the following life changes and exercises, and they can make a lasting impact on your body and your future!

ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TALKING ON THE PHONE. With cell phones being so thin, we hold them to our ear and that raises our shoulders up, which causes the spine to rotate and the muscles to be pulled. After being on the phone a while, you will notice your trapezius and neck muscles feel tight. If it’s possible, just put your phone on speaker. It’s a very simple change, but it can save your muscles a lot of aggravation.

SITTING AT A COMPUTER. It’s easy, as we spend hours at a time sitting in front of a computer, to slowly let our shoulders drop forward.

Then, our thoracic spine starts to curve forward. Make a conscious effort to take a deep breath and roll your shoulders back. This will straighten the spine and return your shoulders to their normal position.

It will allow the trapezius muscles and upper back muscles to relax.

BASIC EXERCISES Performing simple exercise a couple of times a week will strengthen your core. Your core muscles include your abdominal and back muscles. There are basic exercises that won’t take a lot of time to help you strengthen these muscles.

PLANKS. I think a lot of people get nervous when they hear the word “planks!” It’s actually not a scary exercise to do, and there are multiple versions. You can do this exercise at work, at home or at the park. It’s versatile! Lay down on your stomach, resting on your elbows. Then, 20 YOURSUMNER.COM | SEPTEMBER 2017

lift your body up, still resting on your elbows, forearms on the ground, and toes on the ground, straighten your back. Tighten your abdominal muscles, buttock muscles, thighs, calves, and pull your elbows to your toes and your toes to your elbows. Hold this for fifteen seconds. Repeat a total of four times. Yes, you will likely be shaking by ten seconds the first time that you do this. Slowly, build this up to sixty seconds. No need to go past that point because you don’t gain any more strength at that point - just fatiguing your muscles more.

SIT-UPS. There’s a lot of controversy about sit-ups due to people injuring their neck from holding their hands behind their head. So, there is a different version, a more fun version that your can do. You will need a ball, weighted is best, and a friend to help. Lay on your back, legs straight, hands straight resting on the ground, holding the weighted ball. Sit up, keeping your legs on the ground, and throw the ball to the person standing in front of you. Your friend can toss the ball back to you, and you lay down again. Repeat this twenty times, take a rest and then repeat again another twenty times. Build up, increasing the number of groups that you do.

PRONE SUPERMAN. Lay down flat on your stomach with your legs straight, and your arms straight out in front of you. Slowly, raise your arms and legs off the ground and hold for five seconds. Then, slowly lower them back to the ground. Repeat this ten times, and do two sets of this. This can be done in the office or at home. I would recommend having a small yoga mat if you are planning on doing this at work.

Core strength is a really important part of your long-term health, and core exercises will help you to achieve it. If you can do these exercises two to three days a week, you will be in significantly better shape than you are today. Just stick with it! Getting into a routine of these simple changes and exercise will leave you with a happier and healthier back, and overall feeling better! Feeling good doesn’t have to be complicated.

ALISON KANABY

Let’s Get Physical | runningmama2016.wordpress.com Alison is a family practice physician, marathon runner, swimmer and a fun-loving mother of three. Alison will be bringing advice and tips on health and fitness.

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LIFESTYLE | Your Health & Wellness

FINDING TIME

BY DR. ALOK TRIVEDI

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One of the most common lines that people love to use: “I wish I had more time.”

Maybe it’s more time to spend with family or friends; more time to exercise and eat healthy; or more time to go back to school. Whatever it is, how do you make more time for those truly important things in your life? I am the author of Chasing Success, which says the reality is we all have the same twenty-four hours. The difference is some people know how to better manage it than others. When it comes to making time for the important things, here is what I recommend:

MINIMIZE, MINIMIZE AND MINIMIZE SOME MORE. There was a reason Marie Kondo’s novel about tidying up your space to become happy was so successful. There is truth in her message of eliminating the unnecessary and finding what you love in the process.

Get rid of what does not bring you joy.

Less is really more.

BEING BUSY DOES NOT BRING YOU VALUE. In American culture, it can be all too easy to be running around completing task after task. It’s wise to assess what in your life is brining you value and maximize that rather than trying to do things that just don’t feel right and make you feel unworthy on the inside.

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DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS. Your time is precious and needs to be allocated to the most important things.

Utilize your time to be both effective and efficient. When you are doing any task, approach it within a concept of both maximum efficiency and total effectiveness

to reap the best results.

Single task and hold your focus. Many people find themselves casually checking a single email, and before long they snap into fullfledged work mode. Develop a schedule and follow it religiously.

KNOW WHAT YOU HOLD IMPORTANT. It is a challenge to know how to dedicate your free time if you haven’t discovered what you love. Find the activities where your creativity flows and your heart sings.

ADDRESS PROBLEMS AT THE ROOT. When you have the time to dedicate to the important things, you don’t want work problems to keep popping up. If there is a problem at work, address it from the start.

Don’t keep putting it off, because it will fester at inopportune times.

GETTING AND STAYING ORGANIZED. When it is time to be with friends and family, the last thing you want to do is housework. Dedicate an initial cleaning and mass organization of your space. Take a little time each day to clear your space and organize everything into its given area.

The clarity of your physical space lends to clarity of mind.

BLOCK OUT TIME JUST FOR YOU. You must become your top priority.

Declare certain times of the day and week that are just for you. This time can be for you to indulge in your favorite pastimes, meditate, or even to do nothing. Live in every moment, and focus on the present.

DR. ALOK TRIVEDI | alignedperformanceinstitue.com

Dr. Alok Trivedi is an expert in the field of performance. He is the author of the book Chasing Success: Lessons in Aligned Performance. After building one of the largest health care clinics in the world seeing more than 1,200 patient visits a week he went on to become the President of Mental Toughness University.

Hendersonville Running Club

SOCIAL | Discover Totality Photography by Dan Hood The White House Chamber of Commerce hosted a truly once in a lifetime event. Their event, Discover Totality, was held at the White House Soccer Complex and attracted eclipse viewers from all over the country and world. White House experienced a totality period of two minutes and thirty-nine seconds, one of the longest periods in the country. Attendees brought blankets, lawn chairs and telescopes and were treated to delicious food trucks, concessions, an education station, a photo booth and live coverage by WQKR, with author Dr. Fred Bortz narrating the event. For more information about future events, visit whitehousechamber.org.

1m, 5k, 10k, 10m, 13.1, 26.2, 50k, 50m, 100k, 100m

It’s more than a distance.

BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS IN MOTION

Richard & Vincent Fallon

Mari, Naomi & Yoko Shiraki

Runs almost every day of the week, for all runners.

Even a beginners group!

It’s desire, determination and dedication.

On Facebook: Hendersonville (TN) Running Club Team App: Hendersonville Running Club Meagan Woodis & Chris Waller

Denise & Candice Lira

Brayden Dillenbeck, Elaine Powers & Adin Dillenbeck

Sara & Dominic Schepis

Aubrey Walker & Autumn Allen

Susan Holcraft, Misty Hargis, Cora Christenson & Barbara Lee

Michelle & Larry Price

Bennett, Leah & Craig Whitaker

LIFESTYLE | A Little Something Extra

AT A SLOW TEMPO WITH

Adagio

BY SHELLY ROBERTSON BIRDSONG

I have been traveling to the Florida Panhandle for nearly four decades and while I have always had favorite resorts and locations where we stay, I have had the luxury of sampling, so to speak, many of the different options while enjoying this little slice of beach heaven we call the Gulf Coast. In recent years, my family had the pleasure of staying in a beautiful seaside condo at the Adagio on 30A. At a slow tempo - the definition of the word “adagio,” is spot on when it comes to this luxurious property nestled conveniently near both Rosemary Beach and Seaside.

When we walked out the patio door from our condo, we were greeted with the ocean. Right there.

The slightly elevated view was breathtaking and we were within steps of white sand and that gorgeous water. Oh, and then there was the other water right before our eyes - the oceanside infinity pool that was literally outside our door. We felt like we had our own pool in our very own backyard oasis.

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We must have timed it exactly right, because the slow tempo of our week at Adagio was impossible to miss and not often replicated at any other rental property location we have stayed in. I couldn’t believe we had not found this place sooner. So very peaceful and tucked away off bustling 30A, you could almost forget you had a vast array of dining, shopping and recreational opportunities within walking distance.

Laying by the pool, it was virtually silent and the beach was hardly occupied. It was blissful. Granted we were there during off season and clearly the parking lot was full, but it just had a veil of peacefulness wrapped around it.

Our condo was incredible. Most of the units here are made for family or group stays as they have three to four bedrooms and some have extra bunk areas, so kids are welcome! All the amenities you could want are here, including, in addition to the ocean front pool, a larger resort style, familyfriendly pool, workout facilities and onsite grills. Again, it is within walking or biking distance to restaurants and shops, accessible to the nearby airport in Panama City as well as the multiple roadways that lead from middle Tennessee straight to this heaven on the Gulf.

Another great thing about the Adagio is that our rental was managed by Southern Rentals & Real Estate and they have an onsite office at the Adagio community, a nifty smartphone app to help you with everything from check in, to restaurant ideas and beach rentals - any and all needs you may have will be met. If you are ready to enjoy a vacation “at a slow tempo,” contact Southern Rentals today and book your next stay at Adagio or any of their other amazing rentals on the Gulf Coast. Who knows, we may run in to you. . .

If you are looking to rent at the beautiful Adagio community or anywhere along scenic 30A, our choice for accommodations is Southern Rentals & Real Estate. They have an office onsite at Adagio and represent properties all along the coast in most of the South Walton beach communities. Learn more by visiting southernresorts.com.

To view the property and see units available at Adagio go to, adagiogulfrentals.com.

If you want to invest in the area, Brad Shoults, owner and broker with RE/MAX Southern, is the goto guy. With over twenty years of real estate experience and a local, he knows real estate. Being one of the owners of Southern Rentals & Real Estate, he also has direct access and resources in the rental market. For more information, visit bradshoults.com.

FOR SALE ADAGIO F304

S A N T A R O S A B E A C H, FL 32459 $729,900 / 3 bedroom / 3 bathroom Take on a new adventure at one of 30A’s finest beach front resorts, Adagio. This 1,792 sq. ft. condo comes fully furnished and features an expansive, private balcony overlooking the pool. Adagio’s community amenities include a fitness facility, three pools, and a community room. Adagio F304 is a strong rental investment opportunity.

850.585.0418 Brad@GoSouthern.com BradShoults.com

SOCIAL | The Gallatin TN Eclipse Encounter Sponsored Event

Photography by Catherine Royka Thousands of people from all across the country and all over the world, descended on Triple Creek Park in Gallatin on August 21st for the very anticipated total solar eclipse. Guests enjoyed yoga out in the park with Rommy Kirby, and a performance from Kimberly Locke, Little Feather and Mark Gallant. Gallatin was in the sweet spot for one of the longest times of totality with two minutes and forty seconds. It was an amazing and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience! Local food trucks and businesses were also in attendance for guests to meet and learn more about around the community. For more information on events around Gallatin, visit gallatintn.org.

Chris Vines, Scott Hobbs, Eric Smith & Mike Oliver

Aaron & Bryan Kangas Chris Lawson, Aaron & Ian Gonzalez, Gavin Lawson

Dylan Palin & Scott Prichett

Don Bandy & Paige Brown

Charlotte Moss, Jane Hogan & Susie Sullivan

Nathan, Abby, Julie & Todd Bemak

Jackson, Wyatt, Nathan & Diana Perry

Kelli & Brooklyn Menz

Michael Rodelo & Kara Daniel

Kimberly & Madison Wright

Kalab & Caroline Holcomb, Rachel Ostrow & Brock Cabot

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Claire Harper, Olivia Storz, Elena Wood & Annie Davis

Mary Elizabeth Christenson & Jake Abel

Ellen, Megan, Owen & Sean O’Connor

Jenny Goslin, Clyde Payne & Megan Anderson

Polly & McKenzie Cotton

Tom & Kelly Donohue Sharon Theodore & Catherine Royka

Angie & Katie Dunn

Krystal Weber with Belle

Nigel Church & Jan Sylvester-Church

Sue, Jill & Jim Uslin Isabella & Warren Strickland

Aaron Bozwell

Katie Moore & Alison Lowe

Bert & Gail Hile

Rodger Minor & Hank Cothron

There’s al ways something going on in Sumner County!

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YourSumner.com features an array of events in the area that makes it easy to fill your social calendar and be involved in the community. Don’t miss out on the latest events happening in Sumner County!

Visit yoursumner.com/social/community-calendar today!

ALL SUMNER. ALL THE TIME.

LIFESTYLE | Eat, Drink & Be Merry

We’d Like to Propose an

BY JIM AND CHERYL HAGY

Gone are the days of a hot buttered piece of white bread popping up from the toaster. The idea of starting your day with boring plain jane toasted bread or serving up a juicy slice of Texas toast with spaghetti is, well…toast. The elevated palate demands an elevated toast, and avocado toast has risen to the top as a food trend turned staple that answers that demand. The trend is one that’s so much here to stay that at Chef ’s Market, we’re calling avocado toast the new bruschetta.

By spreading an artisanal bread with the iconic super-food, avocado toast has raised the bar on how we eat toast and has become a menu item at trendy restaurants across the country. We’ve even launched an interactive Specialty Avocado Toast Station for our fall catering events. With this fun station, we’re taking the trend to a whole new level by displaying a lavish assortment of artisan bread selections at events with a culinarian topping the toast with an avocado that is peeled and smashed on demand. Guests then design their own toasts with a huge selection of toppings.

By adding a specialty topping selection to your own avocado toast, you’re creating a memorable item that can be versatile for everything from weekend brunches or a dinner party appetizer to tailgating fare before the big game.

We’re offering inspiration with recipes for over-the-top combinations such as chipotle roasted corn, blue cheese and strawberry and Sriracha maple bacon avocado toasts. These toasts can be served individually or as a build-yourown toast bar at your next gathering with friends, much like the toast station we offer for events.

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(Avocado) Toast

For those of you who want to embrace the new trend but prefer a toned-down version of avocado toast that mimics the nostalgia of hot buttered white bread, consider simple garnishes such as sea salt, red pepper flakes, a squeeze of fresh lemon or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. It’s a delicious protein packed breakfast/lunch/snack so good that you’ll want to raise a glass and “toast” in its honor.

both large and small events, from formal corporate galas to casual in-office get-togethers and outdoor affairs. Its Goodlettsville, Tennessee restaurant serves customer favorites for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.

Visit chefsmarket.com for more information and menu selections.

Chef ’s Market Catering & Restaurant is a full-service catering company that continues to be celebrated as a leader in culinary skill and presentation, voted as Best Caterer in Nashville for the past five consecutive years. Chef ’s Market offers catering and take-away options for

JIM & CHERYL HAGY

Eat, Drink & Be Merry | chefsmarket.com Jim and Cheryl are the owners of Chef’s Market in Goodlettsville. They offer catering and take-away options, from formal corporate galas to casual in-office get-togethers and outdoor affairs.

Chef’s Market ’s Club Med Avocado Toast 6 sliced strawberries 2 teaspoons of roasted pine nuts 2 Tablespoons of blue cheese or goat cheese ¼ teaspoon micro greens (optional) 2 Tablespoons of Chef ’s Market Sesame Vinaigrette (or dressing of your choice, balsamic vinaigrette would be a good alternative)

MAKE THE TOAST: Toast a sliced baguette or bread of your choice.

Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto each piece of toast. Top each slice with the pine nuts, strawberries and cheese. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and garnish with micro greens. (serves 2)

Sriracha Maple Bacon Avocado Toast 1/2 pound bacon 3 Tablespoons maple syrup 1 Tablespoon Sriracha

Avocado Toast Base (serves 2)

2 ripe avocados, mashed ¼ cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro ¼ teaspoon salt Lime juice or lemon juice to taste Toast bread of choice.

Add a layer of mashed avocado on the bread.

Top with one of the three following options.

Heat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place the bacon onto the baking sheet; make sure they do not overlap.

In a bowl, mix the maple syrup and Sriracha.

Afterwards, brush the bacon on both sides with the mixture. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.

Time may vary with ovens so check the bacon occasionally to be sure it is not over cooked.

Remove from oven, and let cool to room temperature. (serves 2) MAKE THE TOAST: Toast a sliced baguette or bread of your choice.

Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto each piece of toast. Top each slice with the Sriracha bacon.

Chipotle Roasted Corn 2 small/medium ears of corn or 1 cup frozen corn ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder ½ teaspoon or more smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon or more black pepper ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon or more salt ROAST THE CORN: Remove the corn from the cob with a sharp knife. You can use frozen corn kernels if out of season. Add to a heavy bottom skillet over

high heat. Stir occasionally until the corn has a golden brown color. This should be about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the spices to the roasting corn pan, and mix well to coat.

MAKE THE TOAST: Toast a sliced baguette or bread of your choice.

Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto each piece of toast. Top each slice with the roasted corn, chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice and a pinch of salt. (serves 2)

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BUSINESS| Your Real Estate

2017 SUMNER COUNTY MARKET LOOKS STRONG Local REALTORS® and lenders predict a strong finish to the real estate market in 2017 and an even more robust future in 2018 that is characterized by increases in both home sales and prices experienced in the last two years. In our area of Sumner County, agents predict a brisk fall finish and look forward to spring sales which is typically the time when more listings become available, and when they expect at least some easing of current inventory shortages.

With low months supply of inventory at 2.8 months, meaning if no new homes came on the market we would be out of homes to sell in less than three months, the potential for multiple offers is strong.

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The average days on market in 2015 was sixty-four days and is at thirty-nine days as of June 2017. Sumner County has seen an increase of sales price at a rate of 23.5 percent since 2015. The average sales price was $232,331 in June 2015 and has risen to $286,958 as of June of 2017. Williamson County has seen a rise of 11.5% with an average sales price of $525,455 compared to $471,196 in 2015. You can get a lot more bang for your buck in Sumner County and make a higher rate of return on your investment which is appealing to many savvy buyers moving to the greater Nashville area.

Some of the perks to living in Sumner County are Old Hickory Lake, great parks, our public school system, a strong job market and the family-friendly environment.

All of this means buyers, especially those who want to live close to Nashville, are advised to do their homework, get pre-approved by a reputable lender and be prepared to make a quick decision with your realtor to secure a home in this fast-paced moving market.

“To increase your buying power, have your commitment letter in hand when you submit your offer. Have your loan underwritten before you pick out a property and increase your purchasing power by offering to close in fifteen days or less,” says Kevin Long with CMG Financial.

If you are a homeowner who has been thinking about selling, now is a great time to call your agent about putting your home on the market. It is definitely a great time to sell your home in Sumner County. Your potential return on investment is at a historic rate in this competitive market!

KARI POWELL

Real Estate | karipowellgroup.com Kari is with Keller Williams Realty and is our local expert in all things real estate! She will be contributing Sumner County real estate news and tips each issue!

Livin’ On the Water Have you ever dreamed of having your own private getaway and spending your weekends out on the lake with friends and family? Chris Janson may just be on to something with these lyrics - “Money can’t buy everything, but it can buy me a boat.”

A day on the lake can feel like a mini-vacation and homes with your own dock make spending a few hours of solace on the lake more convenient than ever. The Nashville Boat Club, Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, and Cedar Creek Marina cater to Old Hickory Lake. Several restaurants offer boaters amenities and dining alongside the shores of Old Hickory.

It’s more important today to have a local expert to guide you through the different areas, coves and “hot” spots to get the most bang for your buck on Old Hickory Lake. Many lake homes are found through having my finger on the pulse of lake-front real estate. Lake homes appreciate in value at an accelerated rate compared to other homes. Dock permits are held with a tight fist from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and older homes with great views and grandfathered docks still retain their value.

The Kari Powell Group is now officially providing boat rides to lake listings for qualified buyers. We know every twist and bend in these waters and can’t wait to show them to you while sharing interesting facts like that you can get all the way to Key West or the Cayman Islands from your home dock right here.

Interested in Livin’ On the Water or selling your lake property? Let us show you the way to your new home in a way you can’t get to with Google Maps. You’ll never forget it, we promise.

Owning a piece of Music City may not be as far out of reach as you think!

Call Kevin Long (615-496-8400) with CMG Financial today to talk about your finance options on this or any other Luxury Home - or visit us online at www.kevinglong.net. If you’re thinking of buying, selling or investing in the Greater Nashville area, call me first. It would be my team’s pleasure to find you the perfect home or help you sell your unique property. It’s our passion. Start your search at KPGRealEstate.com.

Keller Williams Realty 145 Anderson Lane Hendersonville, TN 37075 615.579.5784 Best 615.822.8585 Office KariPowellGroup.com

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PHOTO BY THE GERMANTOWN INN

COMMUNITY | Up the Road

Luxury & Legacy

Vision and appreciation for history were the inspiration for the creation of the Germantown Inn. Located in one of the oldest buildings in the historic Nashville neighborhood of Germantown, the Germantown Inn is a two-story, Federalstyle house that was constructed in 1865 and has been turned into a six-bedroom luxury boutique inn while maintaining its original charm. The building had been known as “The Wallman House” for the building’s first owner, H. H. Wallman, a prominent shoemaker for the city’s elite at the time. The property features a charming red brick exterior, tall ceilings, large picture windows, a lush outdoor courtyard and a chic, private rooftop terrace with downtown and neighborhood views.

“My business partner, Phil Hyde, had the original vision for the Inn. He negotiated the purchase of the historic structure in mid-2015. After getting it under contract, he worked with an architect in taking what was a personal residence and re-imagining it into a six-room boutique hotel. He approached me in late October of 2015 with the idea and house under

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THE GERMANTOWN INN BLENDS LUXE SOPHISTICATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION

THE ROOMS THE BUCHANAN This bright and airy suite is in the front of the Inn - easy for James Buchanan, who was known for his nighttime gallivanting, to have snuck in and out. Large widows, a roomy sitting area and a sleek, contemporary design make the Buchanan a guest favorite.

contract. He needed some assistance with the funding side of things and getting the historic residence to the closing table. After considering his proposal, I loved the idea and jumped right in to raise private equity and navigate the remodeling and construction financing. We closed on the residence in late December 2015 and started the remodeling and addition project in April 2016,” says Jim Creason, Principle of Trust Development, LLC.

Germantown is a quaint neighborhood just blocks from downtown Nashville and the Germantown Inn is within walking distance from some of Music City’s best restaurants, high-end shopping and more. The property’s proximity to the city’s main interstates also makes it ideal for business travelers and tourists alike. “Germantown had become a major destination for visitors of Nashville, both for business and pleasure.

Germantown did not have a hotel option much less a boutique hotel to select from. Since opening, we have held several neighborhood functions from the Germantown Historic Candlelight

THE POLK Named after Tennessee native James Polk, “the most important president you know nothing about,” this suite features original hardwood floors, a queen bed and a comfy lounge chair.

THE JACKSON Right off the parlor, the Jackson has the original fireplace and hardwood floors

able to keep the original hardwood floors and repair all the original fireplaces and brick of the structure giving the Inn the best of both worlds; the necessity of upgraded mechanicals along with maintaining the charm of the interior,” explains Jim.

Chic sophistication meets traditional style at the Germantown Inn. The design, led by Nashville-based interior designer McLean Barbieri, includes modern textures and updated amenities to balance the original character of the 1860s building for a contemporary and functional space. Throughout the Inn, custom pieces were commissioned from local artists to highlight the vast creative talent in the city.

History guides the inspiration and design, as each of the six light-filled suites is named for a former United States president who have had some connection to Tennessee or whose name is a street name in Germantown.

The suites are named after former president, Jackson, Monroe, Taft, Madison, Polk and Buchanan. Local artist and graphic designer, Caitlin Mello, created the colorful presidential portraits that hang in each suite. The original artwork emulates the unique and quirky characteristics of each president and weaves in elements that reflect their respective connections to the region.

with all the character of Jackson’s nickname, “Old Hickory.” Sleek and modern, it’s the perfect balance to the character of this 1860s Inn.

surrounding the fireplace, the large, sleek bed and open layout of the room.

THE MONROE On the second floor and at the front of the Inn, the Monroe has huge windows, original hardwood floors and plenty of sunlight. The antique chandelier and mantle offer a charming contrast to the pink tiles

Phil and Veda Garner are the property innkeepers and handle the day-to-day

THE JEFFERSON A nod to Thomas Jefferson, third president and inventor of the swivel chair, the Jefferson has the perfect workspace for the business traveler, complete with a desk and swivel chair. The windows allow the morning light to stream into the generous bathroom and large bed.

PHOTO BY ALYSSA ROSENHECK

PHOTO BY THE GERMANTOWN INN

Holiday Tour to a pop-up Easter brunch to a graduation party to the Germantown Garden Guzzle. This is a quaint location for residents to host functions and enjoy the splendor of a remodeled historic gem,” says Jim. “Phil and I love Germantown. He found the property available and thought Germantown would be a perfect area of Nashville to have a boutique hotel given its historic charm and proximity to several restaurants. The fact that the property was one of Germantown’s oldest structures, we thought it was the perfect location with its storied history to house a boutique hotel experience for Nashville visitors,” he says.

The building underwent many changes in order to bring the vision of the Inn together. “The house was in dire need of major renovations. Given it was a residence, in order to modify its layout to house six boutique rooms, required some interior wall adjustments. Also, we demolished a two-story side porch that was no longer usable and rebuilt it to serve as the primary hallway to enter each room in addition to adding a social parlor for a gathering spot for our guests. We also included a roof top terrace on the addition so our guests could enjoy Germantown from atop the parlor. We replaced all the electrical, plumbing, HVAC and windows of the historic structure as all were in really bad shape. Fortunately, we were

operations, but Jim also enjoys being a part of the operations. “From time to time, I stop over for our daily wine hour to meet and greet our guests. I really enjoy this part of involvement as we have folks from all over the world staying with us. This gives me an opportunity to learn how they heard about us and also thank them for their stay. It is amazing to interact with our guests and we learn a lot about how to make our services the best boutique experience possible,” he says.

Jim and Phil both have ideas to continue to grow the vision of bringing historical inspired inns to other areas in the South.

“Phil and I are looking at the potential of other historic areas of other southern cities to replicate the Germantown Inn. However, we want to fully appreciate the experience of perfecting the Germantown Inn first before moving into other markets. The boutique hotel industry is very unique and each market has its own individual opportunities and challenges,” Jim says.

To learn more about the Germantown Inn and to book your stay in this historical gem of middle Tennessee, visit: Germantown Inn 218 6th Avenue North | Nashville, TN 37208 615.581.1218 | germantowninn.com

THE MADISON James Madison was the smallest United States president, yet a public speaking heavyweight. Accordingly, this room, which is upstairs to the back of the Inn away from the hustle and bustle of the day, may be the quaintest but features a king bed, original hardwood floors and carries the Inn’s charm throughout.

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MONTHLY | Socially Yours

The 411 of the Thank You Note

BY SHELLY ROBERTSON BIRDSONG AND EMILYPOST.COM

While this topic may seem overly discussed, it was recently brought to the forefront of my etiquette mind, and I was in need of some insight and thought you would enjoy a refresher too. Of course, I immediately went to the source of all things etiquette for my thank you note dilemma - Emily Post. You see dear Emily, as a harried business owner and mother, the last four years since said toddler was born, evidently have rendered me somewhat deficient in what previously had been very important and sacred to me - the remembrance of gifts and kindnesses and most of all, the hand written thank you note. Of course, I say that, but the quandary I found myself in recently was not that I had not written the thank you notes… I had written, addressed and even stamped them, but not mailed… four years ago now on the occasion of the baby shower…

Now to what to do. Throw them away?

Four years does seem more than the reasonable expected time to send a thank you note. Or send anyway, addressing the issue individually with each person, as to how sorry I am for the delay? Let me not even get into the issue of wedding and baby gifts also purchased and ready to send to their intended deserving couple or new mommy, but alas, that’s correct, sitting in a box, long past due.

So, Emily what say you on the topic of thank yous? Am I still in the clear as the lady my grandmother always trained me to be? Here is what Miss Post has to say about such matters. I think I have my answer and I am on the way to the mailbox, having learned a valuable lesson at that!

Before you start, remember that thanking people needs to be about just that: expressing thanks.

WHO NEEDS A NOTE? All gifts should be acknowledged with a note, unless the present was opened in front of the giver - then you have the chance to thank them in person. An important exception: Many of an older generation expect a hand-written note.

Providing them with one is an appropriate gesture of respect and consideration. Also, send a hand-written note for gifts received at a shower, even if you said thank you in person at the time.

WHEN SHOULD THANK-YOU NOTES BE WRITTEN? Write your notes as soon as possible, and don’t hesitate if you feel you’re late; a late note is always better than no note at all. Thank-you notes for wedding gifts should be sent within three months of returning from your honeymoon, though an immediate turnaround is recommended, both to acknowledge the gift arrived and to stay on top of them.

WHAT ABOUT EMAIL? Email is okay to thank for a coffee or meal that was casual or whose invitation was extended by email in the first place. It’s also okay for very small favors. But for dinner parties, big favors, an actual gift, or being a house-guest, handwritten thank-you notes are your best bet for an expression of warm, heartfelt thanks.

BEING THANKFUL: THANK-YOU NOTE FAQS Sometimes it’s easy to write off a heartfelt thank-you note. Other times, writer’s block can set in - especially when you are staring down a large stack of them.

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FEATURE | From Our House to Yours

“There are kids playing in the side yard now, throwing ball.

This place will even be here when these kids grow up. . . remembering - just like me! And I’m proud to be responsible for making sure it’s here for them to see twenty to thirty years from now,” he says.

With Wayne’s love of history, Sumner County and historic properties, it is no surprise he enjoys learning the history of a house during his renovations of a property. It inspires him even more to restore it to its original condition. Thankfully, owners since the mid-1850s have taken great care in keeping this important piece of history alive. If you don’t know much about the historical timeline of this home, you are in for a treat. Let’s rewind to the 1850s.

THE SIGNIFICANT HOME In 1857, Daniel Smith Donelson built Hazel Path Mansion.

A beautiful brick home with nine rooms, fireplaces, crystal chandeliers imported from Paris along with adjacent buildings for the kitchen, well, smoke house, ice house and slave quarters. For one thing, builders must have been in the Donelson family. Daniel Smith Donelson was the grandson of Daniel Smith, who built Historic Rock Castle, located in Hendersonville, and was one of the first settlers in the area and a nephew to President Andrew Jackson.

Hazel Path Mansion

BY CATHERINE ROYKA

“I have always loved this property,” says current owner of Historic Hazel Path Mansion, Wayne Holloway. “Always! I had prom pictures taken in front of the building years ago. I am very interested in history, especially that of Sumner County and Hendersonville where I was born and raised.”

Wayne enjoys rehabbing old historic properties and takes great pride in restoring them to the luster they once had. Hazel Path Mansion is a vital and prominent part of the Hendersonville culture, and he is excited to share this piece of history.

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Daniel Smith Donelson was a graduate of West Point and eventually moved his way up in the Confederate Army and attained the rank of Major General. Sadly, General Donelson passed away during the Civil War and his beloved home was confiscated and occupied by the Union Army for a period of time. Following the war, Margaret Branch Donelson returned to the home, and found the farm occupied. When President Andrew Johnson learned that Margaret was the daughter to Governor Branch of North Carolina, he ordered the troops to vacate Hazel Path and the home was returned to the Donelson family.

Following Margaret’s death, the home and 254 acres of property were sold to Judge John Kincaide while Daniel’s estate was being settled. The property was then passed down to his daughter, Mary Anne Weisiger, for her family to reside.

Fortunately, Rock Castle had remained in the family as it was owned by Harry Smith, a grandson of General Daniel Smith and cousin to Daniel Smith Donelson.

Soon after, Harry purchased Hazel Path from the Weisigers along with 121 acres.

Nannie Smith Berry, daughter to Daniel Smith, obtained Rock Castle and Hazel Path. When Nannie and her husband Horatio moved to Hazel Path from Rock Castle, they acquired 3,800 acres of land and created a larger farm. The farm thrived and operations were on a much larger scale than many other farmers or farms at the time. There was a time when Horatio and Nannie owned Hazel Path Mansion, Rock Castle, Tulip Grove Mansion and the Bradford-Berry House.

All the Berry children resided in the home, and following their deaths, Hazel Path and the surrounding property was sold for commercial development. Thankfully, this piece of Tennessee history was not lost. It was restored to its original condition in the 1980s

by Harvey and Linda Gardner. In 1992, Louis Oliver and James Fuqua purchased Hazel Path and now Wayne Holloway is the home’s current owner.

UNIQUE FEATURES Wayne is working to restore the home to its original state, while also sharing the history with locals and visitors alike. He is finding a little piece of history each day that is unique.

Inside the home, Wayne says the staircase is his favorite part of the property. “The history of this staircase is amazing. The staircase was built in the 1890s by the Pullman Company who made stage coaches and carriages. It really is impressive. The detail, the history. . .

It cannot be replicated.”

gave the back of the home a whole new facelift with new windows, siding and gutters, and is currently in the process of painting. His next step in the renovation process is to restore the porch on the side of the building.

“I have kept the historical society up to date so as not to lose the historical standing of the property.

I will continue minor repairs for the next twelve months, making the place as new as I can while keeping the history,” explains Wayne. “I want people to walk into Hazel Path and be taken back in time. It’s a work in progress and I’m very close!”

FUTURE PLANS Wayne is currently tracking down artifacts and is in the process of restoring the old elevator that was once in the house. Also on his list, is a plan to furnish the non-office space areas in the lobby and out back, with furniture and items that are close to the period in which the house was built.

Once his list of renovations is fully complete, Wayne’s goal is to be able to host outdoor weddings and events. “My plan is to build a pavilion to the left of the house and use the front lawn for the ceremonies. I have an old car collection and plan to allow couples, who get married here, to use a 1956 fully restored BelAir in their pictures and events. By then, I will also have a fully furnished apartment above a retail space on the Gallatin Square that they will be able to stay in for their wedding night! Weddings here will certainly be ‘throwback’ weddings. . . in the heart of sprawling Hendersonville. We are super excited about doing this. My fiancé will be helping me and is as passionate about the property and the future weddings as I am,” he says.

Wayne has expanded on the renovations done by the previous owners. He has happily put lots of effort and time into meaningful renovations, all while making it his home.

He has installed gold leaf ceilings, period correct wallpaper, has salvaged the floors, refinished the doors, rebuilt the front of the property. . . and it hasn’t stopped there. He

“This is a special piece of property and history. While the world seems focused on growth and modernization, I am focused on ‘stepping back in time.’ There aren’t many event centers around like this one that will offer a package deal like we will. Imagine being married at a 150-year-old mansion, being whisked away in a sixty-year-old BelAir and spending your wedding night on the old Gallatin Square! I just don’t know of anywhere else that offers that and we are thrilled to share this place with locals and tourists,” he adds.

For additional information about the history of this beautiful property, visit hazelpathmansion.com.

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LIFESTYLE | Keeping Score

SOCCER GAINS MOMENTUM IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE

BY HARRISON CHEATHAM

The atmosphere at a soccer game is second to none. Games last exactly two hours and are usually watched by fans that stand, chant and cheer for the entirety of the match. The game clock does not stop, there are no timeouts and there are no breaks, besides halftime. Soccer is two forty-five minute halves of continuous action.

Soccer, or “football” as it is known in every other country, is the world’s biggest and most popular game. It has taken quite some time for soccer to build a solid foundation in the United States and to expand to what its current state is today. However, in the last few years soccer has become the country’s fastest growing sport; including rapid growth of professional teams, drastically improved attendance at games and an overall growth of knowledge and interest from the fans.

I have been playing soccer since I was a young child. In 1991, I was a four-year-old that liked to run around with my friends and play tag, chase butterfly’s, and share snacks. I also need to mention that all of these activities occurred every Saturday morning in Franklin at the Williamson County Soccer Association.

This was how I was introduced to soccer at an early age. Soccer, at this time, was more of a two-hour relief for parents to let their kids run around and get tired. Once I reached high school I had to decide on a single sport to focus on. Among all the sports I had played growing up, it was a no brainer soccer would be the one I chose.

After high school, I played for several colleges, each at different levels from junior college, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division I, and several summers playing for an amateur team called the Nashville Metros, which at the time was part of the highest level of soccer in Tennessee under the PDL (Premier Development League).

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Soccer was not a sport that many people in the middle Tennessee area followed. Most of the youth coaches were fathers of a player on the team and would carry around a soccer manual to try and learn the game as it was being played in front of them. This was the beginning of soccer in middle Tennessee and no one ever thought it would be anything more than some foreign sport that gave their kids good exercise. Fast forward twenty-six years later, and soccer is one of the most talked about sports among kids, teens and adults altogether. Soccer is here and thriving in the United States and Nashville is in the hunt for a piece of that pie.

“Among all the sports I had played growing up, it was a no brainer that soccer would be the one I chose.”

It is no secret that soccer has been growing at an extremely fast pace for the last handful of years in this country. There are many contributing factors to this rapid growth in the states and for the growth in the middle Tennessee area as well. One major factor is the influx of people moving to the city. Nashville has become a melting pot of people moving from different states and different countries.

With this huge influx comes other cultures where soccer is the main sport which has helped create an even bigger soccer audience.

Another factor is the major TV deals that are being made for leagues around the world.

Companies such as NBC Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports and BEin Sports have all signed huge TV deals to make the top leagues around the world much more easily accessible here in the states. ESPN has also signed a major deal to televise more Major League Soccer (MLS) games nationwide, which will bring more viewers to our domestic league. This has brought viewers to the sport and allowed them to become more knowledgeable at the same time.

This summer has taken Nashville from a mid-table contender to a frontline contender for an MLS expansion team. The ownership group is pushing for a bid to take this team to the highest level to compete in the MLS by the year 2020. There are twelve cities currently fighting for four expansion spots.

However, there are several reasons why Nashville has become a very strong contender in this twelve horse race. One reason is the strong ownership group that is backing this huge push for a team. The ownership group includes, but not limited to, the majority owner John Ingram of Ingram Industries and the Wilf family who are owners of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings as well. Another reason why Nashville is becoming a favorite is because of the progress on finding a location to build a soccer specific stadium. The owners have a vision to build this team from the ground up, and to do it right the first time.

Nashville currently has a team that will play in the second tier of professional soccer in the United States, The United Soccer League (USL), next year at the Sounds’ First Tennessee Park. This will allow the community to have a first-class venue to see the team play for the first year while a permanent stadium is being built at the fairgrounds.

One of the most important factors involved in a new team is whether or not the city will support it. If the last few months are any indication, Nashville has nothing to worry about. This summer, Nashville saw more than 100,000 people attend soccer events. In early July, the United States National Team played in front of more than 47,000 people and over 56,000 attended the Manchester City vs.

Tottenham game later in the month. These numbers were more than impressive not only for the city, but for the ownership group and the MLS as well.

Soccer has fully arrived in middle Tennessee and I believe it is here to stay.

FEATURE | Real Estate & Development

IT’S NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL WITH THIS GREATER NASHVILLE AREA REALTOR THE INNOVATIVE WAY ONE REALTOR IS HELPING HIS CLIENTS BUY THEIR DREAM HOME BY HELPING THEM DISCOVER THEIR DREAM LIFESTYLE It’s not business as usual with this greater Nashville area real estate expert. Every good realtor in middle Tennessee knows that homes are a hot commodity in the AARON DWYER greater Nashville market, and realtor, Aaron Dwyer, with EXIT Real Estate Solutions and Team Leader of The Music City Home Team, knows first‐hand he is not just selling a home, he is selling a lifestyle.

As a fourth‐generation native Nashvillian, Aaron specializes in listing and selling golf course, luxury and lake front homes. Proud of his hometown, Aaron was determined to show his clients, many of whom are from outside of the area, that a home on the lake is more than just a beautiful view, that lakeside living in Nashville is an entire lifestyle. So, Aaron recently purchased a Sea Doo Speedster 150 and began showing homes from the lake as well as from the front door, giving his clients a perspective of lake front living from the water.

“I wanted my clients to experience what it would feel like to pull into their dock and walk up to their home after a day on the lake.

It’s incredible. You can’t duplicate that feeling of overwhelming satisfaction any other way.

My clients love it and I love sharing the experience with them,” says Aaron.

Since including this added client service with home showings from the water, Aaron has had more listings and lake home viewings than at any other time in his career.

“Business is good and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Buying a home is so much more than just buying a house or a piece of property. For my clients, it is about experiencing and living life the way they want; having a place to get away from the grind of a busy day and enjoying time with family and friends,” Aaron explains.

If you would like additional information, please contact Aaron Dwyer at 615.878.2022 (cell), 615.826.0001 (office), or email aaron@musiccityhometeam.com.

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LIFESTYLE | Interior Thinking

Reinventing Your Space

BY ROBIN MEYER

Over time, many people become disappointed with their living space, or perhaps we just outgrow it. Spaces we once loved now seem inefficient, or cramped. Closets, storage spaces and other rooms are no longer effective.

Our needs change and as they do, many people buy new or redesign their current home to fit their evolving needs.

So, whether you decide to remain in your current home or to upgrade it before putting it on the market, there are some things to consider when starting a remodeling project.

SPACE CONSIDERATIONS Once you have determined you need to remodel, you should first examine the existing space and set realistic expectations for maximizing the space. Older homes have smaller rooms instead of today’s more open space plan. One current trend in remodeling involves opening up spaces to provide a bigger kitchen and gathering areas. Master bathrooms and outdoor living spaces are also popular.

Determining the best use for your space may require hiring a professional. By hiring an interior designer, you can take advantage of current trends and customize your home to fit your needs. Simple changes can be installing professional closet system to transforming a storage space to living space. More complicated changes may include knocking out walls or rerouting electrical and plumbing.

This is when you need to bring in a general contractor. By getting your designer or architect to draw a detailed design of the space, you can avoid miscommunication and get a more accurate estimate from contractors. Which brings up the next point, hiring the right people.

HIRING A TEAM Clear communication between the homeowner, designer and contractor is critical. Many homeowners struggle with clearly communicating their expectations with contractors. Consider the full team approach. Designers and general contractors can work hand in hand with the plans and budgeting process. An interior designer should be able to help you create a plan for your area and communicate the homeowners desire to the contractor. The contractor will be able to tell you about any structural issues that need to be addressed as well as timeline and costs. Make sure you hire a licensed contractor with an insurance cap that covers your project.

Sticking with knowledgeable, licensed professionals with good recommendations will avoid costly mistakes and frustrating time delays.

COST Once you have a plan in place, you are ready to get cost estimates. Make sure your contractor knows the type and quality of materials you want to use. Always avoid BEFORE

assumptions. Many people will decide to do it themselves and hire their own sub contractors, such as electricians and plumbers. This may save money, however, it can be difficult to coordinate all of these skilled people, because they may service general contractors before an individual homeowner. It could also cost you more in the long run, if mistakes are made and you end up having to hire someone to come in and fix. Designers are experienced with the process and can help homeowners AFTER keep their selections and budgets on track.

General contractors can also help you prepare for hidden costs. You never know what lies behind walls and under floors of some older homes. Clear expectations and communication will help you avoid disappointment, stay within your budget and meet realistic time goals.

TIME MANAGEMENT If you ask any homeowner who has done a remodel “What was the worst part?”, they will probably all agree the project took longer than expected. Remember, BEFORE remodeling is the same construction process as building a new home, but with more challenges and hidden factors. You still have framing, wiring, plumbing, drywall, floors painting and often times exterior work, etc. By doing some research and consulting professionals, you can set realistic time goals and avoid disappointment.

ROBIN MEYER

Robin’s Nest Interiors, LLC | robinsnestinteriors.net

AFTER

Robin, owner of Robin’s Nest Interiors LLC, began her Interior Design business in 1998. She studied at Watkins College of Art and Design in Nashville while starting her business simultaneously. Since then, her business has led to many projects in middle Tennessee and across the United States.

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COMMUNITY | Your Community Partner

BRIAN SMITH & SMITH, SHOLAR, MILLIKEN, PLLC

BY SHELLY ROBERTSON BIRDSONG

As experts in the field of real estate transactions, Smith, Sholar, Milliken, PLLC has been providing comprehensive real property title and settlement services throughout middle Tennessee for more than twenty-five years. Realtors, lenders, builders, developers and individual homeowners rely on their team of title insurance attorneys and expert staff to handle their closings every step of the way. With three full time attorneys with over fifty years of experience in the title insurance and real estate industry, Smith, Sholar, Milliken, PLLC provides expertise and personalized guidance in the closing of both residential and commercial transactions.

Firm principal, Brian L. Smith practices real estate law focusing on residential and commercial real estate closings, represents four local and regional Associations of Realtors® in Tennessee and closes mortgage transactions for over 200 different lenders. He and his partner, Todd Sholar, publish a free weekly email “Real Estate Legal Tip of the Week” which is sent to real estate BRIAN SMITH professionals and has been compiled into CIRCA 1991 the book: From the files of Smith, Sholar, Associates - 101 Real Estate Legal Tips of the Week.

Your Sumner wanted to have a chance to share some expertise in the field of real estate with our readers in this issue featuring real estate and development in Sumner County. Who better to talk to than Brian?

YS: WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO PRACTICE REAL ESTATE LAW THIRTY-FOUR YEARS AGO? BLS: “I started my career litigating, defending and suing people and it was just too negative. Every day, clients were arguing about stuff that happened five years ago and weren’t satisfied even if they won because it was too expensive and took five years to resolve. Real estate is a win - win situation. It is very gratifying to be able to help people

in a constructive process. Buyers buy something they want, sellers sell something they want to sell and the timeline is about one to three months. The folks we serve are at least somewhat happy to ecstatic!”

YS: HOW HAS THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY CHANGED OVER THE LAST THIRTY YEARS? BLS: “Technology changed the real estate industry just as much as it changed every other industry.

The nature in which services are delivered has taken a quantum leap for the better. The biggest shift is in government regulations. The federal agencies are drowning the mortgage lenders in thousands of regulations and it makes the process of borrowing and closing a transaction take more time and cost more money.”

YS: WHERE DO YOU SEE THE LOCAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY HEADED OVER THE NEXT TWENTY YEARS? BLS: “I see middle Tennessee in twenty years resembling the Atlanta area and outlying counties. We will have a vibrant economy from the Kentucky line all the way down to the Alabama line. There are just so many great reasons for businesses and industries to re-locate to middle Tennessee. It won’t be without some problems and the national economy will have an effect on how fast that occurs. I certainly see the next twenty years in middle Tennessee being very good for the real estate community and one of the most vibrant local economies in the United States.”

Smith, Sholar, Milliken, PLLC prides itself on being a proactive and industry involved law firm. All of their attorneys are approved educators by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. Their diverse experience allows for rational and creative solutions to title problems, no matter how complex or involved. Additionally, utilizing both Stewart Title Insurance Company and First American Title as their provider of title insurance underwriters, enables them to insure almost any real estate transaction.

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SOCIAL | Eclipse Viewing Party at Cheekwood

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On August 21st, a rare total solar eclipse swept the nation, with Nashville being the largest city in its direct path. Cheekwood hosted its own sold out eclipse viewing party with food trucks, specialty cocktails, moon pies and live entertainment from Sun Seeker. The phenomenon was the first total solar eclipse to hit the United States in ninety-nine years and brought more than one million visitors to the Nashville area for prime viewing. To learn more about Cheekwood and their events, visit cheekwood.org.

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SUMNER COUNTY

Home Tour The Sumner County Tourism Center will host the sixth annual Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) Sumner County Home Tour this month. The Home Tour is scheduled for Saturday, September 30th from 12pm until 5pm. The stunningly, beautiful homes showcased will be conveniently located in the gorgeous communities of Fairvue and Foxland Harbor in Gallatin. The event is open to the general public and all participants are asked to stop by the Tourism Center before starting the tour to obtain the information needed to participate.

“We are thrilled about this year’s home tour! Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. is this year’s primary sponsor and we are so excited to be working with their team.

Our amazing homeowners have graciously agreed to open their homes for this very, special event. It’s a phenomenal opportunity for the participants to get design ideas, as well as preview the work of some of our area’s top custom builders. We always try and provide homes that quite frankly, our participants would not normally have the

chance to visit, the homes on tour are not model homes. Sumner County is a hidden gem in middle Tennessee and this is WCR’s opportunity to show some of what makes it such a special place to live, work and of course, play! We are so grateful for all those who will be attending this year’s event - not only will they be able to see some of the most incredible homes, but they are also helping raise funds for some fantastic organizations,” says Beth Foutch, local REALTOR® with RE/MAX Choice Properties and President of Women’s Council of REALTORS®.

As Beth mentioned, the funds raised during the one day event will benefit Mary’s Magical Place, a playground where all children, ranging from able bodied to those in wheelchairs, can come to play. Other beneficiaries include Habitat for Humanity and the Sumner County Chapter, Women’s Council of REALTORS®.

A limited number of advance tickets are on sale now for $12.50 per person. The

ticket price includes admission to each home, a tour booklet filled with invaluable information about the area, a ballot for voting and light refreshments at the Tourism Center. Attendees can expect to see and experience some of Sumner County’s most luxurious homes nestled along Old Hickory Lake.

If you are interested in purchasing your tickets, you can contact Shaun Lyons, Branch Manager with Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. and this year’s Chair for the Home Tour at 615.429.3029 or his office number 615.991.5027.

The Women’s Council of REALTORS® is a network of more than 12,000 successful realtors working to advancing women as professionals and leaders in business, the industry and the communities they serve. To learn more about the WCR Sumner County and the Home Tour, visit wcr.org.

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1249 Wavecrest Circle

212 Amana Drive

to this elegant four bedroom home on the gated peninsula of Fairvue Plantation. The inground pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace & kitchen are sure to offer hours of enjoyment for the family or when entertaining guests.

to 212 Armana Drive, Lebanon, TN. This new 3,464 square-foot home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath.

Welcome . . .

The amazing Control 4 Smart House System is managed from your smart phone and gives you remote control of your lights, pool water features, hot tub, audio-video components, heating and cooling systems.

The owner’s suite is located on the main level along with an office, formal dining room, formal living room, gourmet kitchen, morning room, hobby office and spacious laundry.

This home offers two indoor fireplaces and one outdoor fireplace.

Welcome . . .

Tons of space is the open gourmet chef’s kitchen with soft-close cabinetry and gleaming hardwood floors.

The open floor plan will entertain guests with ease.

The downstairs Great Room features a cozy fireplace and built-in storage and shelving.

The over-sized owners suite offers easy access to the rear patio.

This prime waterfront location on Old Hickory Lake is a year-round haven for boaters, fishermen and watersport enthusiasts. Whether dining at the clubhouse, taking in a round of golf or going by boat to an area marina for dinner, 1249 Wavecrest and Fairvue Plantation surely have plenty to offer. This home and community await your approval!

For more information on this home visit: www.distinctive.tours/1249WavecrestCircle View a video of 1249 Wavecrest Circle at: YourSumner.com

For more information on this home contact Vickie Johnson at VickieJohnson@realtracs.com or call 615.708.6664 (mobile)/615.822.2003 (office)

SOCIAL | RPAC Bowling & Karaoke Party

Photography by Melissa DelRossi The Sumner Association of Realtors (SAR) hosted their RPAC Bowling and Karaoke Party at Holder Family Fun Center in Hendersonville. Food and drinks were plentiful as members laughed and enjoyed some competitive bowling amongst one another. These guys and gals really showed their team spirit while sporting some great bowling attire. Raffles, giveaways and other prizes were given out at the end of the night. To learn more about the SAR Committees or if interested in joining, visit sumnercountyrealtors.com.

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BUSINESS | Ribbon Cuttings

Ribbon Cuttings Congratulations to these new Sumner County businesses and Chamber members!

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Habitat for Humanity Apostles Build 607 Rucker Street Gallatin, TN 37066

Kenny Pipe & Supply, Inc. 1020 Avondale Road, Suite 106 Hendersonville, TN 37075

Life Christian Academy 1026 Stearman Drive White House, TN 37188

Umbra Coffee 106 Public Square Gallatin, TN 37066

Gallatin News 333 W Main Street, Suite E Gallatin, TN 37066

Tangled Up Salon 1105 S. Broadway, Suite B Portland, TN 37148

Union University School of Adult and Professional Studies 205 Indian Lake Boulevard Hendersonville, TN 37075

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MUNCY NAMED VSCC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Alison Muncy is the new development officer for the Volunteer State Community College Foundation. Alison was most recently director of Member Relations for the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce. She also served as a board member for Beautiful Hendersonville. In her Vol State position, she is charged with fundraising and event planning. Alison holds a Master of Science in Public Health degree from Meharry Medical College and a Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing degree from Middle Tennessee State University. She also has an associate of applied science degree from Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. She is a Leadership Sumner graduate and former member of the Board of Directors.

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TRISTAR SKYLINE PHYSICIAN INVITED TO COLLABORATE WITH URBAN HOSPITAL IN CHINA Dr. John Witt, building on past visits to China and recent developments in stroke care, he was thrilled by a recent opportunity to visit and collaborate with a large Chinese medical center. John Witt, MD is a Neurologist and Medical Director of the Stroke Program at TriStar Skyline Medical Center. In the United States, heart disease is the number one cause of death and stroke is ranked fifth, in China, stroke is the leading cause of death. Dr. Witt was intrigued by this difference, so when invited to visit Haikou People’s Hospital, a 1,700-bed affiliate of Xiang Ya Medical School of Central South University in the city of Haikou, Hainan Province, PRC, he knew he wanted to contribute. Dr. Witt had the opportunity to teach and demonstrate principles of neurology to residents in Haikou’s general practice training program, a role he fulfills periodically for resident physicians here in the United States. For more information, visit TriStarHealth.com/Skyline.

SUMNER AIRPORT LANDS NEW OPERATIONS FIRM INDYJET As the Sumner County Regional Airport Authority prepares for expansion, it has selected an Indiana-based fixed base operator to provide services for aircraft owners. IndyJet’s arrival means complete aircraft servicing for piston and jet engine aircraft. The company will also provide aircraft for those interested in aviation lessons and or pilots wanting to rent a plane for the day. The company currently operates as an FBO in Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio. A current expansion project is underway at the airport as well, expected to cost $6.2 million. All told, it’s the airport’s biggest projects since construction took place in 1962. In addition to maintenance, IndyJet works with clients to provide charter flights, catering and ground transportation at its two other locations.

BUSINESS | We’re In the Money

ADVICE I WOULD GIVE MY 20-YEAR-OLD SELF… At some point, I think we all look back and think, “If only someone had given me this advice when I was twenty.” The items listed below are a partial list of advice I wish I had learned earlier in life, and it is advice I would give myself if I had a “Back to the Future” moment.

Always live on less money than you make. If you can do this, it will be a discipline that should last your entire life and allow you to save. Take those additional monies and hide them in your 401k plan, Roth IRA, or both. Even if the amount seems insignificant at the time, the amounts you save in your 20s and 30s are the building blocks of your future retirement.

Don’t be tempted to sign up for a credit card in college. One of the reasons I became a financial planner was due to my mishandling credit card debt in college. Credit cards can be tempting, but the young and financially strapped are often the most vulnerable to the temptation of deferred payments and “free” stuff promised for filing out a credit application. One of the biggest roadblocks to building wealth for retirement is the use of unsecured debt.

Find a Mentor. I have two mentors and they are invaluable to me.

Looking back, I wish I had been willing to learn from the experience of others earlier in my life. So, I challenge you to look around and identify someone you want to learn from and go for it!

Never stop learning. Most young people I talk with today imply that once school is completed, their days of learning will be complete. This could not be farther from the truth. People of all ages should welcome knowledge and be motivated to learn. Your career and your personal life will both benefit from your growing everincreasing knowledge and skills.

Freely give. One of the best things we can do is to share what we have with others. We can give monetarily or donate our time; my wife and I try to do both. But some of the best feelings we have experienced are when we helped someone in need, anonymously.

I hope you found something here you can use or share with others. I would love to hear from you, feel free to call me at my Gallatin office at 615.461.8653. There is no charge for our initial consultation to determine if our services are right for you.

Until next month, Jonathan Walker, CFP®, RICP® *Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc. (“PWI”), a Registered Investment Advisor. PWI does not provide tax or legal advice; please consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your particular situation. This information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed to be a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securities.

JONATHAN WALKER

We’re in the Money | paulwinkler.net Jonathan is a Certified Financial Planner™, and passionate about financial planning. His focus is to help clients achieve peace concerning their financial well-being by helping them accomplish their planning goals and objectives.

Jonathan Walker, CFP® Paul Winkler, Inc. Creating Confident Investors™ jonathan@paulwinkler.net 150 N. Water Ave. Gallatin, TN 37066 Tel: 615-461-8653 Fax: 615-851-4597

FEATURE | Come Fly With Me

BY SHELLY ROBERTSON BIRDSONG

The Henderson

On Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast, there’s a new kid in town. And, let’s just say, that while its name may sound familiar, it’s definitely a new experience. The reason The Henderson sounds familiar to many, is because it is a new adjacent property to the well-loved Henderson Park Inn, with whom it now shares many amenities and guest services. And while the name may be similar - both properties stand on their own in their unique and highly sought-after way.

The new hotel and resort, The Henderson, is located on one of America’s highest-rated beaches along nearly two miles of white powdery sand and emerald-green water

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in Destin. The stunning property features sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico and pristine dunes, as well as a thoughtful and respectful design. Every aspect of the The Henderson has been meticulously planned including the art displayed throughout the property. One of the many interesting and special details that were definitely noticed on our recent stay here, were the thirteen local Destin artists’ work chosen to create custom pieces, specifically for The Henderson. These custom pieces also include a pictorial history of the area, so that every trip from your room, down a hall, or into a new area of the hotel, is enriched by this nostalgia. The result is a stunning coastal resort with an inspired sense of place. This detail along with so many others including truly luxurious accommodations, sublime views of the coastline and Henderson Park, the incredible dual pools and terraces,

vistas from balconies and verandas that provided sunsets and sunrises to inspire, made our stay one we would not soon forget.

This area of Highway 98 in Destin is very familiar to most who have visited this resort town. And the options for where to stay are, indeed, endless. But if you are looking for a boutique hotel experience where children are welcome - as are pets - then look no further.

The multi-phased resort features a spectacular grand anchor hotel which offers 170 spacious rooms and suites, with incredible views, providing the quintessential oceanside experience. Even though the hotel can accommodate quite a few, it still felt small and intimate staying there. Every employee knew us by name - from the concierge to the valet. Every employee spoke to us as soon as they saw us, with a welcome, a good morning or what can I get you. Doors were opened, gates parted, bags carried, child entertained, towels and cold water brought. It really was a unique hotel experience that, when combined with the overall property and services, is incomparable.

Much of the hotel faces Henderson Beach State Park, preserve and beach. Specifically designed to connect guests to the environment, the resort is infused with several gathering areas.

For those wanting a more active setting, The Henderson features a sun-lit fitness room and a variety of other water experiences, including a family-oriented pool with a lazy

200 HENDERSON RESORT WAY DESTIN, FLORIDA 32541 HENDERSONBEACHRESORT.COM river and a quiet adult zone. There are numerous family activities, including a dedicated children’s program - Poppy’s Kids Club.

Guests can easily stroll or bike to the beach, or they can utilize the resort’s fleet of luxury cars or concierge shuttle to visit nearby attractions. Guests of The Henderson also enjoy a beach experience that features sunset cocktail hours, a wide pristine beach, waterfront dining, umbrella and chair service, as well as a base for activities like sailing, snorkeling and volleyball.

The Henderson features 10,000 square feet of event space, including a dedicated meeting wing, a spectacular 5,221 square foot ballroom, a junior ballroom, private boardrooms, as well as 20,000 square feet of outdoor spaces, including unrivaled oceanfront function locations. The resort is also the perfect location for a wedding celebration, a renewal of vows or a memorable anniversary. For every stay at The Henderson, they collect an optional nightly $2 donation that is given directly to the neighboring Henderson Beach State Park; being a steward of the land and protecting what makes their home.

Drawing on the inspirational beach venue that incorporates the natural surroundings, The Henderson’s onsite spa features treatments and amenities, and a women’s locker room which opens onto a private relaxation terrace overlooking the preserve. Oh yes, gentlemen are welcome too! The resort offers a signature restaurant, Primrose, with a display kitchen and a dedicated experience with freshly prepared sushi. It also features a striking octagonal shaped bar, Horizons, a poolside grill called Sea Level, and an old-fashioned ice cream shop, Sprinkles.

Whether you are traveling for a romantic getaway, enjoying a family vacation or maybe even on business, The Henderson was built to impress and provide you with a sense of place. A place of sanctuary, style and serenity.

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COMMUNITY | Your Charitable Self

DISCOVER THE MACC… MONTHAVEN ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER

WHERE ART & HISTORY WILL BRING YOU BACK An old jewel is being polished in middle Tennessee and is quickly becoming the toast of Sumner County. Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) is located in the beautiful historic mansion on Gallatin Road in Hendersonville. Formerly Hendersonville Arts Council, it is being transformed into a magnificent art gallery and museum, and the reviews are tremendous.

& Butterflies Academy, Liberty Hall (a freestanding gallery dedicated to our American veteran artists) and an amphitheater.

Since April of this year, the MACC has hosted renowned photographer Nancy Lee Andrews, international artist Paul Harmon, and the current exhibit of Autumn de Forest who has sold over seven million dollars in paintings and is in the permanent collection at the Vatican. She is only fifteen years old!

The local children enjoyed a series of Master Classes at Monthaven by Autumn during her weekend opening. Closing the year will be the opening of “Pray to Love” on November 5th, a twenty-year visual feast of the pilgrimage of photographer and artist Anne Goetze, as she captured her aunt at the Montestere de la Visitation, a 400-year-old order of Nuns.

Joining her is Mary Ferris Kelly, whose art is in the permanent collection of the Whitney and Cheekwood museums. Her angels and oil paintings of monumental beauty wrap up the 2017 year and will leave you filled with a desire for things to come in 2018!

Monthaven was originally part of 640 acres granted to Henry Rule for service in the Revolutionary War. Built in the early 1800s and used as a Civil War field hospital, the mansion was named Liberty Hall when LB Fite took up residence after the war. In 1936, it was bought by Nashville businessman Mont Bliss Comer, becoming his “getaway” and quickly coined “Monts Haven.” After Mont’s death, his family remained in the mansion and sold it in the late 1980s to a development company who deeded the mansion to the city of Hendersonville to be used for the arts.

In April 2017, with a new vision and re-branding on the horizon, Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center had a goal. “Our mission is to present special exhibits of regional, national and international artists and to be committed to growing our arts education programs,” says Cheryl Strichik, Chief Curator and Director of External Affairs. “We also think it is important to our citizens to focus and nurture the rich history and heritage of Monthaven.”

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the fast track to be one of middle Tennessee’s premier gallery and museum destinations. On the agenda is a history and archives gallery and gift shop upstairs.

Negotiations are underway to procure the adjacent land equaling about twenty-three acres for a proposed Arts Education Building, Performing Arts Center, US Pest’s Bees, Bugs

Join Monthaven for “Starry Starry Night” on September 23rd for a fall outdoor music event featuring “Sean of the South,” author and performer. Also mark your calendar for “Ageless Style Vintage Fashion Show” on December 16th, where some of the most intriguing fashionistas will take the runway in the halls of Monthaven.

Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center 1017 Antebellum Circle Hendersonville, TN 37075 615.822.0789 monthavenartsandculturalcenter.com

SOCIAL | Monthaven Artist Reception

Photography by Dan Hood The Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center held an artist opening and reception for “Her White Room,� featuring the art of the acclaimed Autumn De Forest. The evening was sponsored by local businesses Center Point Wines and Liquors, The Go Go Gourmet and Impressive Printing.

Attendees were able to meet the fifteen-year-old artist and hear about her story, artwork and inspirations, as well as be serenaded by jazz guitarist John Richards and treated to drinks and gourmet food provided by the sponsors. Admission is free, and this exhibit will be on display at Historic Monthaven Mansion in Hendersonville through October 7th. For more information on this and future events at Monthaven, visit hendersonvillearts.org.

Autumn De Forest, Heather & Jeff Thigpen

John Richards

Jake & Alan Shuptrine

Kathy & Ted Rose

Ryann McCrary & Heidi Stockford

Crocker & Linda Williams

Kathleen Warren & Cheryl Strichik

Susan, Maya & Jairo Prado

David Lehman & Kate Jackson

Wendy & Warren Ervin

Angela & Bill Clifford

Kay Kennedy & Matt Kinney

Janna & Avery Jane Gatliff

Lee Ann & Mike Ryan

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COMMUNITY | Days Gone By

Candlelight Cemetery Tour

BY RYAN BAKER

Well, it’s that time of year again. The muggy summer days and nights give way to cooler temps and crisp air. Yes, fall is right around the corner, folks. One thing that I love about living in Tennessee is that just when you think that summer or winter will never end, the next season rolls right on in. On Friday, September 22nd, my favorite season - fall - does just that. This means that it is time for high school football, bonfires, s’mores and one of my favorite events, the Candlelight Cemetery Tour.

The Gallatin City Cemetery has been referred to by local historian Ken Thomson as ‘‘our city of silence.’’ The cemetery is home to old-fashioned tombstones and towering memorials, which date back to 1818. Many of the county’s most fascinating characters ended up there. The first person buried there was Neal McAuley, an Irish immigrant. Since, the cemetery has been filled with hundreds of Sumner County citizen’s tombstones, some known, others unknown, each with their own unique story.

Now, once a year, on the first Saturday in October, the cemetery breaks its silence. In 1997, former Sumner County Museum Director, Donna Smith came up with idea for the tour, and it has happened ever since, making this the twenty-first Candlelight Cemetery Tour.

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historic square. The festival hosts more than two hundred arts, crafts, nonprofit and commercial vendors. Local entertainers perform throughout the day on two stages. There is also a large children’s area and plenty of food vendors as well.

As this event ends, the cemetery tours begin just a couple blocks away. Starting at 4pm, guests are met by a greeter who starts you on your way.

A guide will take you from gravesite to gravesite on a path lit only by luminaries.

At each stop you will hear stories told by actors in period attire, portraying those who are no longer among us.

A few of those portrayed in years past include Governor William Trousdale, Miss Vena Stuart, Colonel Thomas Boyers, Rev. Peter Vertrees, and Eliza Allen Houston Douglas. This year’s tour is themed. All of those portrayed played a role in some way in World War I. THOSE PORTRAYED IN THIS YEAR’S TOUR ARE AS FOLLOWS: Colonel Harry S. Berry- This year’s greeter often remarked that he was the youngest colonel in World War I and the oldest in World War II, and had an airport named after him.

Dr. Johnathan N. Rucker - Only African American officer from Sumner County.

Frank Leigh Branham - One of twelve from Sumner County to serve in Marines.

Helen O’Reilly - Nurse during the war. Just wait till you hear what she did on the boat ride home after the war.

Georgia DuBose - Find out what the YMCA had to do with WWI. Catherine Ophelia Lapperty - Great granddaughter of Governor William Trousdale, also associated with the TMCA. Kleber Bell Dunklin - Civil Engineer.

Will Henry Baker - Tennessee National Guard.

Dr. Pruitt Armstead Kelly - 114th Field Artillery at Camp Sevier.

The Cemetery Tour is hosted by the Sumner County Museum and is presented

by Crestview Funeral Home, Memorial Gardens and Cremation. Tickets are $10 and go on sale September 1st at 10am. The Cemetery Tour takes place on October 7th, starting at 4pm with the last tour set to start at 8pm. A new tour begins about every five minutes. All proceeds benefit the Sumner County Museum. Learn more at sumnercountymuseum.org.

RYAN BAKER Days Gone By

Ryan Baker was born and raised in Sumner County and has lived here for more than thirty years. As Executive Director of the Sumner County Museum, he collects and preserves objects and artifacts related to Sumner County history, and provides educational programs and exhibits. Learn more at sumnercountymuseum.org.

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FEATURE | Arts & Culture

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Arts Culture

Every year in September, we highlight the booming arts and culture scene in Sumner County and throughout middle Tennessee.

There never seems to be a shortage of events, galleries to meander through, concerts, plays or musicals to attend. This year, we have profiled some of the unique people and groups around the county that have shared their creative vision with the community.

Here are a couple of places you should lend your ears or eyes to around the community!

ART GALLERIES: • Woodland Gallery • Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center • Worthington Galleries • R.J. McDonald Gallery/ Countryside Studio • Haley Gallery at the Country Music Hall of Fame • Frist Center for the Visual Arts THEATERS AND THEATER/ ARTISTIC GROUPS: • Hendersonville Performing Arts Company • Actors Point Theatre Company • Belcourt Theatre • Nashville Ballet • Schermerhorn Symphony Center • Ryman Auditorium • Tennessee Performing Arts Center

MUSIC MARTIN FAMILY CIRCUS Just as one might imagine a circus to be - upbeat, unexpected, accomplished and exciting - the Martin Family Circus aims to bring that same joy and a room full of fun with their heartwarming and lively “music that makes you smile!”

“Our house has always been like a live jukebox, with an all-you-can-play selection of musical instruments,” says mother of the group, Jamie Martin.

“Music completely covers our lives, so our kids have never known a day without it.”

This family-friendly musical group of six (two parents and four children), from Hendersonville, began singing together in 2010. The family realized early on that all their children had a knack for hearing harmonies and pitches, as well as playing instruments. Soon after, they began performing shows together locally and around the country. Country Music Hall of Fame member, Vince Gill, coined their name as Martin Family Circus, playfully teasing them about their growing number of kids and the craziness that goes hand-in-hand with a large family.

Music has been ingrained in the family for years. Grammy-winning artist Paul Martin, father of the group and lead singer/guitarist of country-pop group Exile, met and married Jamie Allen, mother of the group and daughter of Duane Allen of Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys.

So, naturally, they had to carry on this music tradition in the family.

They have performed concerts at The White House, the United States Library of Congress, the Country Music Cruise, county fairs, the Grand Ole Opry and in Sumner County at “Music on Main” in Goodlettsville and Portland, along Main Street Porch Fest in Hendersonville.

Their newest CD, “Past, Present, Future,” includes timeless classics that inspired the family to sing, favorites that inspire them now and brand-new material to inspire a new generation.

“We feel like music is a universal language, food for the soul. So, for us, it’s all about sharing our family’s joy and love of harmonies and instruments, and to hopefully spread a few smiles and make people happy in the process,” exclaims Jamie.

To follow the family on their next adventures, visit their website martinfamilycircus.com or visit facebook.com/ Martin Family Circus. You can also follow them on YouTube, Twitter and Instragram pages, all @MartinFamCircus.

LIFESTYLE | A Little Something Extra

IT’S ABOUT THE

WRK FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE Entering the studio in Hendersonville, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a beautiful young woman and handsome young man scraping grime off the concrete floors, painting bathrooms and installing flooring.

This sight is a much different visual than picturing the two under the spotlights.

Kemmian Beard and Jessica Peralta Thompson would tell you the scraping, painting and flooring “gig” is their dream come true and is the culmination of their hard work, dedication and passion. They are readying their new studio, WRK. PLC. for the upcoming season.

Kemmian began his dance training at the age of twelve and continued while attending Middle Tennessee State University and joining the Middle Tennessee Performing Arts Company.

He distinguished himself while with the company, winning the prestigious Twyla Tharp award for Best Choreography three consecutive years. He was also the recipient of the esteemed Alvin Ailey award from the Horton Technique Intensive. Jessica grew up dancing in Central Florida where she trained in all styles of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern and musical theatre. At fifteen she began dancing professionally, performing for Disney, music videos, regional commercials and voice-overs.

Competitively, Jessica was a national title winner and overall champion three times.

She was a full scholarship recipient at Broadway Dance Center. While in New

York, she performed with Jazz Dance America at the Apollo Theater and was a soloist in the Odyssey Dance Theatre.

Their respective professional resumes read like a Who’s Who in the entertainment industry working with Rascal Flatts, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Luke Bryan, Jake Owens, Toby Mac, Blake Shelton, P. Diddy and more. Kemmian and his group, Southern Movement Dance Company, competed on MTV’s hit television show, “America’s Best Dance Crew.” Jessica was a Season 3 finalist on Fox Network’s “So You Think You Can Dance.”

The WRK. PLC. provides professionallyinstructed classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Hip-Hop, Tumbling, Break dancing, Ballroom, and many more forms of dance.

We are the first studio to offer Style, Student Choreography, Acting, and Health/Nutrition. Our classes are successful in providing advancement, knowledge, and excitement.

From ages 3 to Adult our classes are sure to give everyone with a love for dance the ability to engage and express such feelings within this art form.

Kemmian and Jessica met while teaching together at an area studio. Their admiration and respect for each other grew as they witnessed the creativity, energy and passion they both brought to their craft and students. Their collaboration has brought an innovative curriculum and system of dance instruction, where they provide instruction in all dance genres. This all-encompassing instructional approach to dance and ancillary skills will provide students the skills to fully prepare them for the stage and beyond. Training there will propel talented students to compete at the highest level with nationally known studios from across the country. These two young entrepreneurs have invested their hopes, dreams and futures in Hendersonville, with a vision to bring dance instruction at the highest level to middle Tennessee.

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FEATURE | Arts & Culture

PHOTOGRAPHY

LITERATURE

KRISTEN WEIGEL

TRISTAR READS

Local Hendersonville artist and photographer, Kristen Weigel, has found her way in the world of photography through taking high school senior portraits to the next level. Her interest in photography began a little over ten years ago. She photographed anything she could in order to gain experience. Learning from some of the best photographers around paired with a lot of self-study got her off to a good start, but it was hit or miss at first.

Tennesseans for Student Success, together with Tristar Reads, invited Tennessee’s students to celebrate their summer reading success. By logging their cumulative summer reading hours at TristarReads.com, students were eligible to win one of three $1,000 college scholarships.

“Summer reading has been a focus of state and community leaders as well as education advocacy groups,” says Adam Lister, President and CEO of Tennesseans for Student Success. “We launched Tristar Reads last year to help encourage Tennessee’s kids to keep reading and to invite students to spend a few minutes every day reading a book. There’s great value in reading twenty minutes a day throughout the year and teachers share with us the need for reading to continue over the summer.”

Adam added, “By hosting reading times online, holding family giveaways and highlighting local authors, Tristar Reads has kept reading at the top of the to-do list for Tennessee’s kids this summer. We enjoyed showcasing Tennessee’s outstanding educators, like Sumner County’s own Katie Venable, and encouraging students to find themselves in an adventure. As this summer’s reading program comes to an end, we know students, teachers, or parents will continue encouraging literacy across the state.”

The scholarship contest takes place each summer from May through September. For more information, visit TristarReads.com.

“I knew when I started I was not good technically. I had no clue what I was doing. But I could connect with people and I knew what I wanted my images to look like and I was going to have to work very hard to get there,” explains Kristen. “I learn the best by making mistakes, so I am not afraid to try new things and push myself, it just makes me better. When I stop learning I stop growing and I refuse to let that happen. There is always something to learn from everyone. I truly love my job!”

Juggling two busy boys and owning her own business is difficult, but a blessing for her. She likes to do her own thing which usually means not following the rules in photography or business, and it has paid off for Kristen. She was the first high school senior photographer around to offer a full-service studio with a hair and makeup artist and wardrobe stylist to make the experience like no other. Kelly Valente works as the full-time make-up artist while Wendy Hicks works as the full-time wardrobe stylist. “I could not do what I do without them. Not only are they crazy talented, but we get each other’s vision and work so well together. They are my angels and my team… I realize how blessed I am to have them,” she says.

Senior sessions include hair and makeup, and wardrobe styling as well as multiple locations for the session. “We love for it to look like they had four or five completely different photo sessions all within a few hours, all while capturing who they are. Getting to watch seniors start out in a session nervous and leave feeling confident and beautiful or handsome in their own skin without even seeing a picture of themselves, is something we all three feel blessed to be a part of,” Kristen says.

Kristen and her team are looking forward to doing some new things no one else is doing in the upcoming years! To learn more, visit her Facebook page at facebook.com/kristenweigelphotography.

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FEATURE | Arts & Culture

ARTISAN OMI BEADS OMI Beads are made by Gallatin based jewelry designer Joy OMI Walling. Joy was raised in Carmel, California where the ocean was always her biggest inspiration. Joy’s vision was to create simple and versatile pieces of jewelry for women of any age to wear day or night.

Joy has been making the bracelets since 2011. She first started making them when she brought the bracelets in to a couple co-workers at Hemline Nashville where she worked part-time. They posted a photo of the bracelets on social media and customers went crazy for the accessory!

Thus, Hemline Nashville started carrying the bracelets in a number of their stores.

All of her jewelry is made with semi-precious stones that are supposed to give positive energy and good vibes to all that wear

MAKEUP ARTISTRY MAKE ME BLUSH MAKEUP ARTISTRY Hendersonville local Kelly Valente runs her own business, Make Me Blush Makeup Artistry, and assists her clients with hair and makeup for a variety of events like weddings, photo shoots, magazine ads, formals, television shows, out on stage and parties. Kelly has even worked with the Mrs. America organization for seven years.

Making women gain self-esteem is what Kelly does best and is the reason why she began her business twenty-four years ago in Bradford, Tennessee. She wanted to help women feel beautiful and confident in their skin, by encouraging them and empowering them. Working with a myriad of women through the years, she has made lifelong friends through the business and continues to surround herself with these kind-hearted people.

them. The charms on each bracelet are said to be blessed and give protection. Each angel wing represents your beautiful angels that watch over you every day. All of her designs are hand-made with love in Gallatin. She currently has OMI Beads in 154 stores across the United States and Canada.

OMI Beads have been in swag bags for the CMA Awards, CMT Awards and Titans’ charity events. They have been featured in magazines and numerous blogs, such as “Living with Landyn,” who made her own exclusive OMI Beads collection.

What also makes OMI Beads unique is that the buyer can custom design their own bracelet. “We want the customer to feel special in making their own set,” says Joy. If you are looking for OMI Beads, you can find them at the Red Tulip in Gallatin and The Trendy Trunk in Hendersonville. For more information, visit omibeads.com.

OMI Beads Instagram: @omi_beads Website: omibeads.com

Before you make a final decision, Kelly and her team will occasionally set-up a “pre-run-through” for the upcoming event.

If you aren’t able to make it to Kelly’s studio in Hendersonville, she can conveniently come to you and chat about her services and find the best fit for you.

Kelly takes great pride in all of her work for her clients. She has a great passion and it shows with each face. “Hair and makeup styles are always changing, but beautiful is always on the inside,” she says.

To contact Kelly about her makeup and hair services for various events and occasions, please call 615.975.4585.

“Turning the chair around for my clients to see the final product is my favorite part of the job,” exclaims Kelly. “They smile, jump up and down and even shed a tear now and then.”

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FEATURE | Arts & Culture

THEATER ACTORS POINT THEATRE Actors Point Theatre Company was born on December 1, 2011. It’s founding artistic director is Greg Wilson - a veteran professional actor, director and acting coach who has made his home in Sumner County for almost twenty years.

During the economic down turn, Greg began to do some research and found that the cities around the country that survived and prospered during this challenging time all had robust arts and cultural programming and opportunities.

Most of these cities had community theaters, a professional theatre company, a symphony, ballet company, galleries and music and performance venues.

He looked at Sumner County and realized there was an opportunity to add to the growth of the community both culturally and economically.

Sumner County has great music programs, dance studios, a strong

FINE ARTS THE SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS School is back in session, and ‘tis the season for extracurricular activities! The School of Fine Arts (SoFA) at First Baptist Church Hendersonville (FBCH), is the perfect place to round out your child’s arts education.

Did you know? September 10th - 17th is National Arts in Education Week, a resolution passed by Congress in 2010 to recognize the transformative power of arts in education, whether it is in the home, school, or community? The School of Fine Arts at FBCH is committed to continuing to provide access to arts in education in a safe, secure environment.

Whether you are a beginning student or have a few years of experience, FBCH SoFA have private music lessons to fit your needs. They offer thirty-minute weekly lessons with experienced, qualified instructors. Music lessons are offered in voice, piano, orchestra stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello), guitar, banjo, mandolin, flute and drum set. Private instruction is available 60 YOURSUMNER.COM | SEPTEMBER 2017

community theatre and theatre programs in their schools.“For me the only thing better than theatre, is MORE THEATRE,” exclaims Greg. With more than 175,000 citizens in Sumner County, there was plenty of room for more programming and opportunities without adversely effecting any of the other already burgeoning programs. When there are strong programs available, people from surrounding counties visit and add to the economy.

The Company has professional actors and technicians to produce plays and musicals. In the upcoming production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” they have cast television and theatrical veteran Lane Davies in a principal role. The idea is that their local actors and students gain an opportunity to have a glimpse into the world of some topnotch talent and grow because of their involvement.

Beyond the “MAINSTAGE” programming, the Company has strong educational programming throughout the year in the form of acting classes and workshops, a twice per year one-day Student Theatre Challenge, and a burgeoning summer Musical Theatre Camp that produces top notch performance opportunities for children beginning at kindergarten age and up. Last year, more than 250 students from surrounding counties and beyond participated in the educational programs.

For more information, visit actorspointtheatre.com or call 615.431.9620.

Monday through Thursday, and recitals and showcases are scheduled one to two times a year. Registration is ongoing throughout the year and is for all ages.

Maybe private ongoing instruction does not suit your needs, and you would rather take a class. FBCH SoFA offers a musical theater class each school semester for grades 2-12, taught by a former Dollywood choreographer!

Each semester culminates in an entertaining production for the students to demonstrate their talents and hard work. Be sure to check out this semester’s musical theater productions on December 5th (“Elf ” by grades 7-12) and December 12th (“Annie” by grades 2-6), each at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall at FBCH. New this year to FBCH SoFA are classes in art, drawing and worship leadership. Art and drawing classes are available for all ages from kindergarten through adult, with different curriculums designed for specific age ranges. The worship leadership class, taught by the FBCH Associate Worship Pastor, offers students in grades 8-12 the opportunity to explore music and the arts as they are utilized in the contemporary worship service.

For more information, give them a call at 615.447.1353 and visit their website fbchville.com/sofa.

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PAINTING Born and raised in Summer County, Foster Grissim’s first art classes were at Summer Academy. Drawing since a boy, he quickly began to excel in his craft. His passion turned to obsession in late high school under the guidance of a wonderful art instructor at The University School of Nashville named Elizabeth Mask. By the time he graduated, his work had won two scholastic awards and had begun to gain the attention of peers and faculty.

After high school, Foster attended Vol State, Eckerd College and Watkins College of Art before realizing the type of work he hoped to learn to produce wasn’t taught inside of a contemporary academic setting but rather in workshops, shared amongst colleagues, and discovered along through countless quiet hours in the studio. In 2013, Foster quit his job and school to paint full-time. Within weeks of taking the plunge, he had enough commissioned work to support his passion.

“I owe a lot to my family, particularly my mom. She hung my work in her business, Profiles. Through Profiles, the community instantly took notice and for quite a while I couldn’t keep up with demand,” says Foster.

Foster painted around 380 paintings that first year. He narrowed his target to contemporary realism or academic figurative work. Upon his second year painting, he was sought out by a San Francisco based gallery Diablo Fine Art. He has had two solo shows in Nashville. Presently, he splits his time between Nashville and Denver and has been invited to study with his personal hero in the painting world, Quang Ho. In Denver, he paints models and landscapes from life while working daily with a phenomenal group of professional artists.

“My work has changed substantially since my first debut in Sumner County. I used to work primarily in spray paint and acrylic. These days I pursue the academic side of oil painting. I work in a variety of subject matters and styles - all with the single goal of refining the nuances of maturity in art,” he explains.

Foster’s newer work is available online and his older work is exhibited at the Bearded Iris Brewery in Germantown, as well as his mother’s business, Profiles. Support and follow this local artist on Instagram @watch_foster_paint. Contact him by email at watchfosterpaint@gmail.com with any inquiries.

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HELPING YOUR CHILDREN TRANSITION DURING A MOVE

BY GINGER JONES

Moving from one home to another can be a big, scary challenge for a child. Whether you are moving in the same town that they’ve always lived in or taking them across the country, there will be a lot of changes that your little ones have to prepare for. Here are a few things you can do before, during and after your move to help them ease into it.

Inform them early on what’s happening. Tell them as early as possible that they’re leaving their home for a brand new one. Don’t hold back any details about where you’re going.

Explain to them why you’re moving, and make sure they know how excited you are for this big change. Is it a new town far away that you’re traveling to? Pull up as many pictures and videos of where you’ll be living. You can look at them on a phone, computer or tablet, or you can even make a little book for them to flip through and see their new hometown. If the house isn’t too far, take them to see it before you move in, so they’re familiar with their surroundings. The more preparation you can do before the big day, the better.

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You want them to feel like they are helping and part of the decisionmaking process. Show them pictures of potential houses and ask for their opinions, and write their opinions down so they know you’re taking them seriously. When it comes to the actual move, ask them how they’d like their stuff to be packed, and discuss with them how they want their new room to look. The more say they have in the matter, the easier the transition will be for them.

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If you’re moving somewhere close, ask friends and family to help. That way they’re surrounded by people they’re familiar with, and people who care about them. At the end of the day when all the hard work is done, order pizzas for everyone - there’s not a child out there who doesn’t love a good pizza party.

GIVE THEM THEIR SPACE. Once you’ve gotten into your new home, it’s a good idea to involve your children in the decorating of their room as much as you feel comfortable. From deciding where they want their night stand to picking out the paint colors - give them ownership of their new space so they can make it theirs.

ONCE THEY’RE SETTLED, ESTABLISH A ROUTINE. Breakfast before school, reading time as soon as they get home, playtime in the backyard, etc - a routine helps a child feel at home and gives them the structure they need to adjust to this new environment.

EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT AND SO IS EVERY MOVE! As the parent, you know how much help your kids are going to need during this big transition. The most important thing is to listen to them and make sure they know that you love them and care how they feel. Your move is going to be great!

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Hello there, SC dog lovers!

Alright, let’s get serious. There are many dogs out there that do not have a home. Too many! No matter what their circumstances are, their stories, health, appearance - these pups deserve a home of their very own! Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC is helping this need with their Homes for Dogs Project.

Coldwell Banker is not just about finding homes for people - they also help find homes for pets too. Coldwell Banker partnered with Adopt-a-Pet.com, North America’s largest nonprofit pet adoption website, to launch the Homes for Dogs Project in 2015 and since have helped find homes for more than 20,000 dogs.

Efforts run throughout the year and the Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend is September 9th-10th, with events taking place at several shelters throughout middle Tennessee. Learn more at blog.coldwellbanker.com/blog/homesfor-dogs.

Susan Sneed, Marketing Director of Coldwell Banker Lakeside Realtors, let us know about what they had planned for the project along with their event coming up on September 9th from 10am to 2pm taking place at their office in Hendersonville and partnering with A Safe Place for Animals in Gallatin. “On our part, we will have dogs from SPA which will be available for adoption, Riptide Shaved Ice will have their truck on site, Acopia Home Loans will have their new tailgate trailer here with hotdogs, Aussie Pet Mobile groomers will be here as well as

Homes for Dogs Project Hendersonville Preppy Pet. We will have giveaways too,” Susan says. “We will have a photo frame for taking pictures. Our mascot Russell will be here!”

The entire office is excited about their involvement with this project. “We are lucky enough to help people in Hendersonville and middle Tennessee find new homes every day,” said Karlie Kee, Broker-Owner of Coldwell Banker Lakeside Realtors. “Now, we get to extend that service to homeless pets in need. It’s a win-win,” she says.

If you can’t make it out the National Pet Adoption Weekend, you can still help out by making donations to local animal shelters. Even better - head over to an animal shelter to adopt your new pup or get on Adopt-a-Pet.com and find your new family member! Because, the ultimate goal is to get these pups out of the shelters and into their forever home.

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rather than concentrated.

This means we all need breaks throughout the day. Without them, our minds slow down and we lose focus on what needs to get done.

What Happened to Recess?

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School has started and each summer I always say that what little break the students and teachers have to enjoy, goes by faster and faster.

The summers are inevitably the time to relax and recharge for the children AND their parents. Then the fall season kicks off a new school year which brings back early mornings and sometimes late nights, along with full calendars. It’s the time to bid farewell to the brief resuscitation that we receive after nine long months of academic and scheduling overload. However, do the children returning to school, particularly in elementary and middle schools, still have what they need to recharge throughout their day like they did in the summer?

These days most public and private schools begin their day anywhere from 7am to 8:30am, ending seven to eight hours later. With each passing year, the academic standards which need to be met by state and federal guidelines, seem to get more stringent and with less opportunity for free time, whether that’s during the lunch hour or during recess.

Some will argue physical education classes can be used as the outlet for children to get their physical activity.

While this is in part true, PE classes are more structured and are controlled environments.

Especially in urban areas, recess may be the only opportunity that a child has to develop social skills with children his or her own age.

But for all children, recess is another chance to be active and release the academic pressures that are now beginning in kindergarten.

It goes without saying that recess also creates a positive crusade against the “our children are becoming unhealthy and obese,” era that this country seems to be moving towards. Research from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that fewer than half of children ages six through eleven met the minimum recommendation of sixty minutes of moderate exercise per day. The study also found that children can accumulate up to forty percent of that exercise during recess.

Some of our fondest memories were made on the playground growing up. Whether it Our children spend a third of their day, five days a week, under the florescent lights in was because you met a new lifelong friend or the classroom. They are tested, studied and monitored - and without the breaks that giggle upon recalling times of most lab rats are allowed. Realizing that the when the girls used to chase educators in our country are subjected to the the boys, recess was a vital same thing, they are certainly not to blame part of how we eventually and unfortunately they are the ones to reap learned lessons the classroom the consequences of what can happen when a couldn’t bring about. The child sits for too long or is asked to remain as benefits to extending the quiet as needed to ensure a “standard” is met. amount of time that classes spend outside during recess Where did recess go? I personally remember far surpasses any negative it being a very welcomed break during aspects. With the improved the long day and at one time, recess was a focus it brings to children commonality amongst all schools in this while in the classroom, along country. It was a time for students to run with the physical and social off the energy accumulated in a classroom, development that they all a chance for natural sunlight to soak in and need while learning, recess can an opportunity for social development with “Research dating back to the late 1800s be just as educative as learning peers. indicates that people, including children, a lesson while seated at their Research dating back to the late 1800s desks. indicates that people, including children, learn better when their efforts are learn better when their efforts are distributed

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While some claim that Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous painting is a self-portrait of the artist himself in drag, research has concluded it is likely a portrait of a woman named Lisa Gherardini, a member of a prominent Florentine family and wife of a wealthy silk merchant.

Leonardo’s father allegedly knew Gherardini’s father very well, and the painting was possibly commissioned by him.

The highest price ever paid for a Warhol painting is $105 million for a 1963 canvas titled “Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster).” His works include some of the most expensive paintings ever sold.

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