Your Sumner September/October 2018

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YOUR SUMNER | SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2018 . VOLUME III – ISSUE 25

FEATURES

16 Fashionable You Tailgate Ready with Draper James

32 In Your Backyard The Property Brothers Come to Middle Tennessee

44 Your Community Partner Durham Farms: A Community Connected

48 Come Fly With Me The Henderson Park Inn

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 Letter from the Publisher

12 Social Secretary 38 Bone Vivant

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Sumner Association of Realtors Celebration

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Salty Dog Festival

Your Charitable Self YMCA’s After Breast Cancer Program 36 Days Gone By with Ryan Baker 58 Your Kids

with Ginger Jones 60 Your Education with Annie Osteen

27 Love From Music City Gala 43 Hendersonville Area Chamber Business

After Hours Mixer 53 Fire On the Water Festival

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Beauty Junkie with Julie Jorgensen Let’s Get Physical with Alison Kanaby Your Best Self with Thrive Counseling Solutions 24 Your Health & Wellness

with Centerstone 28 A Spirited Conversation

with Pour Vous 30 Interior Thinking

with Robin Meyer 40 Eat, Drink & Be Merry

with Chef’s Market 46 The Lady Entertains

with Krista Ehret 50 A Southern Gentleman Is...

with Wayne Holloway 52 Keeping Score

Tennessee Titans’ New Coach: Mike Vrabel 62 Read Between the Lines RUSH 64 Arts & Culture

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29 Your Real Estate with Kari Powell 55 It’s Your Business Black Tie Floral 56 Ribbon Cuttings Welcome New Businesses 57 We’re in the Money with Jonathan Walker

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MONTHLY | Publisher’s Letter

Fall is here...

Dear Readers, And so, we welcome fall. It may not actually feel like it in this heat quite yet, but it does feel like fall is here with the many changes and happenings. School has started back, activities and homework and the tying up of the sweet days of summer have occurred in these last weeks for all of us. Halloween (and - in some insane cases - Christmas) decorations have descended on our senses everywhere we turn at our favorite retail locations.

Being in preparation for my second child in the coming months and knowing my full holiday season (Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas) will be here before I know it; I am already in that frame of mind even though I have always been a professed – no holiday before its due time kind of person! But there is something about that first day of school, that first football game that makes all of us smell cider and feel the cool breeze of autumn around us.

My daughter started Kindergarten this last month and I am immersed for the first time in that most profound experience. Book bags and car pickup lines and yes that first football game. It was 90 degrees but oh don’t we all just love the sounds, sights and experience of that Friday Night Lights moment? Or the Saturday afternoon of college football kickoff on our television or if we are very lucky from the stands.

Hello fall – and welcome. Bring on all of the things we all look forward to each year during this fast paced and hectic time of year – filled with so many sensory pleasures. You can’t help but notice how Sumner County lends itself perfectly to this season with mounds of leaves all around, high school football games and all the endless myriad of fall festivals, hayrides, Halloween celebrations and pretty much any activity you can imagine as the temps begin to fall.

This issue devoted to home – is always a special one. It gives us an opportunity to showcase our real estate and development clients, and also to espouse the joys and pleasures of home; making a house a home and all that being at home means to each of us. Fall certainly plays into that when you start thinking about all those fall yard and house chores that we start this month!

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Outside is a covered deck with #1 Cedar post, beautiful pine wood ceiling and a wood burning fireplace, which overlooks the heated, salt water pool. Moving back inside to the master suite, you’ll find it easy to relax with a large shower and copper slipper tub with marble flooring. Along with this, the home also has a media room, bonus room, exercise room and an extra bedroom and bath upstairs. You’ll also find multiple fireplaces throughout the home, with each mantle being built by owner and contractor, Cody Rothwell.

To the side of the home, you’ll find an attached deep, three car insulated garage with accommodation of a commercial style sink. Walk in closets also provide plenty of storage throughout the home. This is a rare opportunity to get luxury and land in Sumner County/Hendersonville, so don’t miss out!

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GET CONNECTED Here are just a few events to add to your Social Calendar this spring. Visit yoursumner.com for more events.

The #FireOnTheWater music festival brought a show like none other to #SumnerCountyTN!

Taste of Hendersonville

The Streets of Indian Lake | 5pm-8pm hendersonvillechamber.com The Taste of Hendersonville is loaded with local eatery booths allowing attendees the chance to sample the many flavors Hendersonville restaurants, grocers and caterers have to offer. Attendees may purchase a punch card to take part in the tasting. Each year, entrants in the Taste vie for the top awards including Best Local Restaurant, Best National Restaurant, Best of Taste and the highly coveted People’s Choice. Beer and wine will be available at an additional fee. Many nonprofits and businesses will also have booths to give a true “taste” of everything Hendersonville has to offer. #HendersonvillehasTaste

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Your handsome “Bone Vivant” #OlliePup celebrated his 3rd birthday recently! #birthdayboy

Do you have the cutest “fur baby” in Sumner County? Show them off at HolidayFestTN’s Second Annual Canine Cutie Pageant! This event will benefit Hendersonville VFW Post 9851. The winners of the pageant will ride in the Annual Hendersonville Christmas Parade on December 3rd.

Now that’s something to “bark” about! Pets must have all records and a release must be signed to enter your dog.

House on Haunted Hill

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center | 7pm-11pm holidayfesttn.org Attention ghosts, goblins and ghouls of all kinds! Join in for this frightfully awesome HolidayFestTN event at the Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center.

The 2nd Annual House on Haunted Hill costume party and charity event benefiting the Salvus Center will be a fun-filled time! Shake your bones to the music and put on your BEST costume for a chance at being the winner in our Halloween Costume Contest!

Celebrate the Holidays

The November/December edition of Your Sumner will showcase all things holiday! We’ll feature delicious recipes and everything that you need to make it a memorable holiday season for you and your family.

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LIFESTYLE | Beauty Junkie

THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF

Beautiful Skin

BY JULIE JORGENSEN

A house built on a shaky foundation isn’t bound to stand tall for very long. Similarly, skimping on the basics when it comes to taking care of your skin will leave you looking like an abandoned old house — who wants that?! Though it may sometimes seem like common sense or advice we’ve all heard a thousand times before, showing your skin some TLC (including what goes into your body, not just onto it), is actually pretty simple. What are the building blocks, you ask?

First things first: hydration. Staying hydrated on the inside will result in glowing skin on the outside. Aim for at least eight, eight-ounce glasses of water per day, more if you exercise regularly. I add an electrolyte-replacement to my first glass of water each morning to replace what’s lost overnight.

Keep the caffeine to a minimum if you can, as it can dry out your skin and isn’t very nice to your kidneys, for that matter.

A great indicator of your hydration level is the color of your urine; though vitamins can turn it bright yellow, it should generally be very pale, almost clear. If it’s not, grab some water ASAP. As we age, our skin holds on to less and less moisture, so finding a hydrating serum that won’t clog pores is essential as well. Countermatch Intense Moisture serum by Beautycounter is my current obsession. Any skincare product containing hyaluronic acid will boost hydration like a boss.

Second and just as important: sunscreen. Getting just a handful of bad sunburns during childhood means an elevated risk of skin cancer as an adult. Look for an SPF of at least thirty and a formula containing a physical block, like zinc oxide. Wear sunscreen every single day, and see your dermatologist at least once a year for a full-body scan. I really shouldn’t have to say this, but stay away from tanning beds and opt for a safe, sunless tan instead.

Third: you really are what you eat, so try to make whole, clean foods the foundation of your diet. Aim for color and variety, and seek quality supplements to fill in the nutritional gaps. An omega-3 supplement will help keep skin looking healthy, and Vitamin D allows your body to get the most nutrients out of the food you eat. Amino acids work like shrink-wrap for your muscles, keeping them from being metabolized during everyday activity and exercise. Collagen, comprised of amino acids, is a wonder supplement when it comes to skin and muscle support, find a high-quality collagen-peptide powder and throw it into your morning latte. Your skin will thank you!

Finally, wash your face! Going to bed with makeup on will leave your skin looking old and ragged. I don’t care how tired you are, at least swipe your face with a cleansing cloth and rinse with some lukewarm water. Taking the time to remove makeup, sweat, and oil before bedtime allows your skin to “breathe” and take full advantage of your nighttime skincare routine. Cleanse, treat with an anti-aging or hydrating serum, moisturize with night cream (don’t forget your eye cream,), and you’re ready to snooze. I treat it like a little mini-sparitual, knowing that I’ll wake up in the morning ready to put my best “face” forward. Cheers!

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SOCIAL | Sumner Association of Realtors Celebration Photography by Melissa DelRossi The Sumner Association of Realtors recently held a private cocktail party at the beautiful historic home of Isaac and Adelecia Hayes Franklin on the shores of Old Hickory Lake in Fairvue Plantation, Gallatin. Upon entering, guests were greeted with the soothing sounds of a pianist playing in the entryway. There was plenty of food and drink to go around while guests laughed, talked, and enjoyed the night’s festivities.

A door prize valued at $1,500 was awarded to one lucky guest at the end of the night.

The winner will receive a suite in the Omni Hotel, dinner for two at Bob’s Steakhouse, spa services as well as some spending cash to enjoy the night. To learn more about the Sumner Association of Realtors, visit them at sumnercountyrealtors.com. To get involved with the REALTOR Political Action Committee and to learn more about them, visit the Tennessee branch at tnrealtors.com.

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AFTER BREAST CANCER...

WHAT COMES NEXT?

“I thought I could do it all on my own, but the ABC program showed me I didn’t need to.”

According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women will experience invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. But beating the disease is only half the battle. The After Breast Cancer (ABC) program at the YMCA is a free, sixteen-week program that strengthens survivors in spirit, mind and body. They enroll six-eight survivors in each ABC group, which allows them to develop a support system the first day they arrive. During the course of sixteen weeks, they receive multiple services completely free of charge. These include a four month membership to the YMCA, sixteen sessions of personal training with a Certified Pink Ribbon Trainer, Lymphedema screening and education, nutrition education and meal planning with a registered dietician and support group sessions for emotional healing using breast cancer specific curriculum.

ABC is only available at seven YMCA centers in middle Tennessee; it is not a nationwide program. Each center must secure funding for their ABC program through grants, donations, and partnerships with corporate sponsors. The Sumner County ABC program began in 2016 and is funded only by donations from generous members of the community. ABC has already served ninety survivors in the first two years of running. Each participant receives approximately $1,500 of free services from the YMCA. This year, they will be partnering with the Master Custom Builders Council of Tennessee as the selected charity for their Annual Tour of Homes September 28th-30th.

Proceeds from the home tour will provide funding for the After Breast Cancer program at the Sumner County YMCA.

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physically and emotionally and helping them develop a vision of what they will become. Their transformation during this time brings hope to newly diagnosed women in the community as they see the strength of these survivors.

In turn, as these women are transformed, so are their families. Together, they can heal from the experience and develop healthy habits.

Quotes from ABC Graduates and Survivors: “I am feeling very thankful and blessed to have been a part of such an amazing group of ladies in the ABC class at the YMCA in Hendersonville.

This program is such a wonderful blessing to those of us who have been through breast cancer. I am finding so many positives through this experience. I would not change a thing! I cherish these ladies friendship!

I am so much stronger than when I started 16 weeks ago.”

“I thought I could do it all on my own, but the ABC program showed me I didn’t need to. We’d do it together. I met all these other women in my group, and we worked out together and complained about the steps together and we poured out our hearts in our small group and cried together and laughed together… and we healed together. I don’t mean our bodies got well. I mean we began healing.”

To learn more about the ABC program, visit their website at ymcamidtn.org/after-breast-cancer.

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LIFESTYLE | Let’s Get Physical

EXERCISING AT HOME -

Can it Be Done?

BY ALISON KANABY, D.O.

Finding the time to exercise is the hardest part of taking that first step. For some, getting to a gym is too time-consuming and doesn’t work with their schedule. For others, they don’t have anyone to watch their children, so going to a gym just isn’t a possibility. As a working mom, I totally understand how difficult it is to actually get to a physical gym. So instead, I created a gym for myself in my basement. It’s the only way that I am able to incorporate my strength training routine into my daily routine. You can make a simple gym at your house and be able to get in your workout in the comfort of your own home. Most people think- “Well, it’s going to be expensive and I don’t want to spend a lot of money.” That’s not a problem. Honestly, you can probably get a decent amount of beginner equipment for under $100. Where can you get your equipment? Well, there are stores that sell used equipment, or you can just run to your local WalMart and buy most of it. Even stores like Five Below are carrying exercise equipment for a lower cost, to make it more available and affordable to everyone. You can store all of the equipment that you need in a tote or in a closet.

THE EQUIPMENT

THE SETUP

1 Yoga Mat It is extremely versatile and can be used for multiple exercise routines. You can use it for push-ups, sit-ups, planks, bridges.

Of course you can do yoga poses on it as well!

All of the above equipment is so easy to put away and grab when you are ready to start working out (well, except the ball!). The simpler, the better- because you don’t need any additional roadblocks to start getting stronger. You can really exercise almost anywhere in your house with the above equipment. You can turn your bonus room, bedroom, or even living room into your own gym in less than five minutes by grabbing your equipment and getting your workout on!

The possibilities are endless! It rolls up and you can place it in a tote to store away until the next time you workout.

2 Hand Weights Depending on where you are starting with weight you can even get a barbell that has multiple weight attachments or you can get some inexpensive hand weights. A good starting point (depending on the level that you are at), would be 2lbs, 5lbs, 10lbs.

You can use those for various arm exercises. Also, you can use them for weighted bridges (lay them on your abdomen while exercising).

3 Bands At WalMart, you can get a package of bands for about $10. This will have multiple strength bands in it. You can combine the bands with the yoga mat to do arm and leg strengthening techniques.

4 Kettle Bells This is a heavier piece of equipment to have, but useful for strengthening your core. When used right, you can do swings with the kettle bell and it can also be used to do weighted bridges (place it on your abdomen while doing a bridge).

5 Exercise Ball So, this is a little more difficult to store, but it can be used for so many exercises, that I couldn’t pass up mentioning it. Using the ball for a core workout is incredible! You can sit on the ball and build your core, use it for planks, sit-ups, and so many other strengthening possibilities.

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THE RESULTS Having your own gym setup at home is the best first step you can make, in making your commitment to exercise. You will be so glad you made the decision to workout in your house, because it is so convenient! If you like exercising first thing in the morning then you don’t have to worry about going outside in the heat or cold to get to your gym. For parents, who just can’t leave their children- no worries anymore! Get your equipment and get exercising!!

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.

SOCIAL | Salty Dog Festival Photography by Melissa DelRossi The Goodlettsville Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Goodlettsville recently held their annual, newly named, Salty Dog Festival, outside Goodlettsville City Hall. Live music played throughout the day as families browsed the many booths showcasing local antiques, arts and crafts. A kid’s zone with a variety of activities was available, as well as a petting zoo, food trucks and a dog costume contest. Furry Marsha Davis friends came dressed to impress, sporting all sorts of cute and funny & Ava Collins costumes! To learn more about the Goodlettsville Area Chamber of Commerce, go to goodlettsvillechamber.com.

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LIFESTYLE | Your Best Self

HOW TO CREATE

HEALTHY HABITS

BY EMILY SULLIVAN, MA MFT, CPT

Life transitions, such as moving or starting a new job, hold both the excitement of untapped opportunity, and the stress that comes with change. During these transitions, health and wellness-related goals often take a backseat.

What if it didn’t have to be that way? What if you had created healthy habits that were as second nature as brushing your teeth, so no matter your life situation, your health remained a priority?

MAKE THE SMALLEST POSSIBLE CHANGE We often think that healthy living involves immense effort, deprivation, and energy. Believe it or not, a healthy lifestyle doesn’t require dramatic changes in order to be effective. In fact, the smaller the change, the more likely you are to stick with it for the long haul, including during challenging life transitions. Healthy habits are more likely to stick when they are only slight variations from how you already do things.

KEEP THE REWARD; CHANGE HOW YOU GET THERE Think of a familiar route you routinely travel. You likely put little thought into how to get to the destination.

Now imagine you drive to the same destination, but take a different route. The new route would take time and conscious effort to navigate, but in the end, you’d arrive at the same destination. If you wanted to make this new route habitual, you would rely on willpower or conscious effort for a while, until eventually the new route became second nature.

STEPS TO HEALTHY HABIT CHANGE Healthy habit change is similar. Let’s say you have the “destination” of de-stressing at the end of the day, but you want to change the “route”, or the way you go about de-stressing, to make it healthier. For example, rather than watching TV and snacking all evening, you could unwind by going for a walk, making a savory meal or spending time with friends.

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Healthy Habit Change can be broken down to three steps: • Recognize the BEHAVIOR you want to change. (Watching TV and snacking all evening) • Recognize the REWARD you’re getting from the behavior (relaxation, unwinding, entertainment) • Find an ALTERNATE, healthier BEHAVIOR that provides you with a similar REWARD (Walking on a treadmill while watching TV; Spending time cooking with friends; Reading a book) If you want to replace an unhealthy behavior with a healthy one, you’re more likely to stick with it when it satisfies the reward you’re craving, whether that’s relaxation, relief from boredom or eating delicious food.

Another way to reward yourself for new health behaviors is to simply notice how good you feel during or afterward. The simple act of recognizing the reward can help reinforce the behavior.

BELIEVE THAT YOUR EFFORTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE A big difference between people who make small health changes over time and those who give up shortly after starting is belief in the process; successful people believe that small efforts really make a difference, so they stick with it. If you exercise 10 minutes each day over the course of a year, you will be in much better shape than if you waited out the year until you found the time to commit to hour-long workout sessions. Healthy habit changes--even small ones-- add up, and really make an impact on your overall health.

So whether you’re anticipating a move, job change, or just the regular busyness of life, try making one small change toward healthier living, and see what difference it makes in a week or a month. You might be surprised!

EMILY SULLIVAN, MA MFT Your Best Self | thrivecounselingsolutions.com Emily is a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified Personal Trainer, Weight Management Coach, and Fitness Nutrition Expert, who specializes in the psychology of eating and weight management. She has a counseling practice in Gallatin, where she helps adults, adolescents, and couples, live their healthiest, happiest lives. To contact Emily or for more information, visit thrivecounselingsolutions.com, email thrivecounselingsolutions@gmail.com, or call 615.510.4551.

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LIFESTYLE | Your Health & Wellness

SUICIDE PREVENTION TAKES A VILLAGE

BY LACY MONDAY, LCSW

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a good time to become better informed and empowered to combat the tenth leading—and still rising—cause of death in the United States.

In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that suicide rates climbed in almost every state from 1999 to 2016, with increases above thirty-percent in twenty-five states. Those numbers, along with the widely reported suicide deaths of chef Anthony Bourdain and designer Kate Spade, have kept this epidemic in recent headlines.

But how do we begin to effectively reduce suicide in our country?

To borrow a well-worn but no less accurate phrase, it takes a village. In the same way that “all hands on deck” were required to bring awareness and change to major present day issues like smoking hazards, seatbelt safety or HIV transmission, we must take a robust community approach to suicide prevention. Here are three areas where increased suicide prevention awareness can lead to sustainable change.

Mental Health First Aid: People are commonly taught the life-saving basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or what to do when someone suffers a serious cut or concussion. But what about a crisis of the mind? Like a traditional first aid class, Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify when someone may be experiencing a mental health emergency and how to help that person. One-day classes (available through Centerstone) include discussions on recognizing symptoms of depression, anxiety, psychosis and addiction, then determining the right way to assist. It’s a training everyone should have.

Primary Health Care Checkpoints: The SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions reports “up to 45 percent of individuals who die by suicide have visited their primary care physician within a month of their death.” By partnering with behavioral health providers to establish a systematic, checkpoint approach to suicide prevention that closes gaps in patient care, lives can be saved.

Community Engagement: Further, suicide rates will decrease through greater community involvement. Employers can help destigmatize mental health issues through Employee Assistance Programs that link staff to available resources. School systems can more purposefully add suicide prevention education into their health curriculum. Churches and other faith-based organizations can host support groups and behavioral wellness classes through the local branches of associations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Finally, some bright news in suicide prevention awareness is that more people are recognizing their need for help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline saw a record-setting sixty-five-percent call increase in the days immediately following the tragic news of Bourdain and Spade. Reaching out in a time of need shows strength. Help is available via Centerstone’s 24-hour crisis hotline at (800) 681-7444.

Lacy Monday, LCSW, is director of Crisis Care Services for Centerstone, the nation’s largest provider of community-based behavioral health care. She holds a Master’s degree in social work from the University of Tennessee and serves as project director for a federal suicide prevention grant.

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French Style Elegance IN FAIRVUE PLANTATION The French Country inspired design of the Reserve section of Fairvue Plantation is a place of luxury, just in a smaller space. The beautiful design of the homes is consistent with high end luxury designs, just in a cozier setting.

recently been updated with the very popular color scheme of grays and whites. 1140 Chloe Drive is a high-quality home built by Ernst Builders and has a definite European feel to it.

The street scape is attractive with an inner grassy area between streets for an overall impression of quaintness and quality. The size of the homes is intended for people who want to spend their time enjoying life, and not maintaining a large home or doing a lot of yard work. However, these same people are not wanting to compromise on the style and quality of the upscale home.

The home is situated on the golf course and has wonderful views from several rooms including the master bedroom. The design of the rooms and the soaring high ceilings combined with arches, lots of crown molding and custom features give an elegant feel to this charming home. You will love the floor plan!

The upgrades and the quality of the craftsmanship in the homes are top notch, and the views are beautiful vistas of the golf course.

There is a wonderful home there that has

The extras in this home include lots of things you can’t see. For example, there is whole house surge protection, tankless hot water heater for the best energy efficiency especially if you spend time traveling and are away from home for any length of time.

It also has an elevator shaft in place in case you wanted to add the mechanics of an elevator at some point in the future. The garage has a gorilla garage floor designed to protect the floor forever. The list goes on and on of the features.

Give me a call and come have a look at this gorgeous home to see if it might work for your family!

1140 Chloe Drive

SOCIAL | Bluegrass & Brews Photography by Haley Anthony Bluegrass fans gathered at Historic Rock Castle for great music, a barbecue dinner from Our Place CafÊ, craft beer from Half-Batch Brewing Co., games and good times. Bluegrass Ablaze and Mark Barnett & Friends performed throughout the day, playing both bluegrass classics and some original music. Proceeds from the event benefit Historic Rock Castle and its mission to preserve the home of one of Tennessee’s founding families while promoting education and engaging the community through creative programming and events.

To learn more about Historic Rock Castle and its events, visit historicrockcastle.com.

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SOCIAL | Love from Music City Gala Photography by Melissa DelRossi The 2nd Annual Love From Music City Gala took place at the Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club in Hendersonville. This black tie event was held to raise funds benefiting middle Tennessee foster children, local veterans and orphans in Haiti. Love From Music City also feeds and supports the education of children in twelve other countries. Guests and supporters enjoyed fine dining, entertainment from a four-time Grammywinning artist, as well as live and silent auctions.

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LIFESTYLE | A Spirited Conversation

Falling For Brews

BY JR BONDS

Fall is upon us, and in the world of beer, that means Oktoberfest! This is the world’s largest Volksfest. Held annually in Munich and Bavaria, Germany; it is a sixteen to eighteen day folk festival running from mid to late September to the first weekend in October.

More than six million people from around the world attend the event each year.

For Germany, the 2018 celebration, which will take place September 22nd through October 7th, marks the 185th year for the celebration.

The good news? You don’t have to go all the way to Germany to get a taste of the celebration. Each year, Nashville hosts its very own annual Oktoberfest. The celebration includes traditional German music, food and beer, all in historic Germantown in Nashville, on October 11th through 14th.

The even better news? You don’t need to even go all the way to Nashville to celebrate. In fact, you can do it right here in Hendersonville! The staff at Pour Vous! has a collection of Octoberfest and Pumpkin beers that will no doubt get you ready for the season. There are currently twenty-nine different brews for the season and even more on draft to fill your growlers.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITES: Weihenstephan’s Festbier A classic offering from the world’s oldest brewery. This traditional Marzen Lager is malt forward with notes of caramel, toffee and molasses with a hefty malt backbone.

Paulaner’s Oktoberfest Though this classic beer is now offered yearround, there’s no better time than fall to enjoy it.

Nashville Brewing Co’s Festbier Nashville World Beer Cup Silver Medal winners do not disappoint with their take on this style. A clean fermentation with all the classic notes and a crisp finish ready to pair with an Autumn BBQ. Hutton & Smith’s Rocktoberfest Chattanooga’s WBC Gold Medal Winners show off with their first festbier in distribution. This is not as sweet and caramel forward as mainstream offering, but instead opts for a bready, toasty pallet with hints of dark brown sugar. While being malty, it has a very light body with a superbly crisp finish. A quaffable beer for a cool Saturday on Rocky Top.

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You may also opt to top off a dinner of wurst und schnitzel with a pumpkin beer. Just don’t be surprised by the looks your friends give you.

Schlafly’s Pumpkin Ale Hailed as one of the best beers of its kind, it’s the reason why Fall is your favorite season. Schlafly’s Special Release Pumpkin Ale is well-balanced from start to finish, with notes of caramel and ginger throughout.

Fermented in pounds of fresh pumpkin squash and a brewer’s wort and sugar mix before being filtered through a spiced infusion of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, it turns out exactly how we intend it to taste: like a slice of pie in a bottle with hints of caramel and ginger throughout. Fermented in pounds of fresh pumpkin squash and a brewer’s wort. and sugar mix before being filtered through a spiced infusion of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, it turns out exactly how we intend it to taste: like a slice of pie in a bottle.

JR BONDS

A Spirited Conversation As General Manager of Pour Vous, JR Bonds enjoys pairing retail business management with his passion for craft, import and domestic beer. His major focus is procuring the best and most extensive beer offering in a rapidly changing market introducing many new flavors and breweries weekly.

BUSINESS | Your Real Estate

Why you should consider selling NOW

BY KARI POWELL

If you were thinking of selling your home last year and decided to wait until this year, you may regret that decision.

In July 2018, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, and Robertson reported fewer sales than July 2017, and also fewer than June 2018.

In Sumner County alone, new home sales account for over 25% of all homes sold. There are so many new neighborhoods slated to expand in Sumner County, and sellers with pre-existing homes to sell will have stiff competition over new construction in the years ahead.

When selling an older home, sellers should consider how it will compare to the new home styles. Just like our own kids are always the most talented and cutest ones standing out on stage, we all have a natural tendency to think our home is the best home on the market when selling.

CABINET COLORS

Yes, you may have spent $15,000 on upgrading your cabinets when you purchased your home seven years ago, but the cherry and maple colors that were on the upgrade list then may not translate to what buyers are looking for in a home now. When choosing finishes for a cabinet replacement or refacing, choose more modern, clean looks.

COUNTER TOPS

All granite was not created equal, and todays deign-savvy buyers may not be able to look past the warm tones that melted your heart when you moved in. Folks are opting for sleeker, veined, solid or marbled stone cuts, and less of the speckled, spotted styles.

Locally-owned, voted best area liquor store for three years running in Sumner County, Pour Vous! has the selection and passionate staff to make any occasion a memorable celebration.

• Expansive whiskey and bourbon selection • 16 Tap Growler station

• Over 800 Beers in stock from around the world • Handpicked wines for ANY budget

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PAINT COLORS

I often ask my seller, ‘if you could pick out everything again today, would you pick out these colors and this granite?’ Typically, the answer is no. Painting walls in fresh, natural-looking colors, particularly in shades of blue and pale gray, not only make a home feel larger, but also are neutral enough to help future buyers envision themselves living in the space.

If you are moving into the area or thinking of selling, it pays to talk to an expert who has years of experience and market knowledge along with past client testimonials. A true expert may not tell you everything you want to hear, but they will tell you the truth to help you make top dollar on your most valuable asset.

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LIFESTYLE | Interior Thinking

Kitchen Efficiency

BY ROBIN MEYER

Planning your kitchen layout is essential for being happy in your space.

Kitchen makeovers are gaining in popularity and good planning will help you maximize the effectiveness of yours. Most people get caught up in the excitement of new appliances, counter-tops and flooring, but if you’re going to build or remodel a home, there are many things to consider.

Have you heard of triangle configuration in a kitchen? It is the spacing between the sink, refrigerator and the range. The sum of the triangle’s three sides should not exceed twenty-six feet, and each leg should measure between four to nine feet. Of course, there are exceptions, depending on the size of your overall space. I always like to make sure there is no “bumping space” between the cooking area and the sink or dishwasher. It’s hard for two people to work in a space back to back.

Think about the other appliances that will go in your kitchen. If you want to have a cook-top and not a range with the oven underneath, you will need the ovens on the wall. Where will you put the microwave? A microwave drawer is a great option. They are so convenient and there are good options for placement, perhaps an island or base cabinet. The layout of your cabinet storage is also important for kitchen efficiency. Putting plastic or glass storage containers near the refrigerator is convenient, and I find stacking them in drawers will help with finding the always-elusive container lids.

Pull-out out shelves are good for placing your pots and pans. I used to hate looking for the cookie sheets in a cabinet or drawer because the one I needed was always on the bottom. Now I use a narrow cabinet with vertical dividers to help organize my cookie sheets and baking pans.

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WHEN STARTING FROM SCRATCH OR REMODELING YOUR KITCHEN IS NOT AN OPTION, THERE ARE STILL MANY GREAT PRODUCTS TO HELP ORGANIZE YOUR KITCHEN.

Wouldn’t it be nice if the younger children in the family could help unload the dishwasher and put away the dinner plates? Having dish drawers with pegs as separators may just give you a little extra help. Are your counter-tops too cluttered? Build an appliance garage.

They can hide toasters, mixers, blenders, etc., and are perfect for corners below the upper cabinets.

When starting from scratch or remodeling your kitchen is not an option, there are still many great products to help organize your kitchen. If you have an older home, the bottom cabinets may not have been equipped with pull-out shelving. Or maybe you have a base cabinet that has no shelves and all you can do is stack items on top of each other. Try retro-fitting pull out shelving and dividers into your existing cabinets. You can find many different kinds of cabinet accessories at your local home improvement store or online that can make your life a bit easier.

Take time to think about your kitchen space. Sit down with your designer or cabinet maker and give your input on how you use your kitchen. It is the most used space in your home, so give yourself the luxury of having it work for you.

ROBIN MEYER

Robin’s Nest Interiors, LLC | robinsnestinteriors.net 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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FEATURE | In Your Backyard

PROPERTY BROTHERS THE TWINS TRAVEL TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE PHOTOGRAPH BY SCOTT BROTHERS GLOBAL

BY ANNA ROBERTSON HAM

Middle Tennessee has no shortage of celebrity sightings.

We have country music stars picking up their Starbucks in line right next to you, and movie starts have flocked to our area to make it home. But, there were some recent visitors that definitely made an impression as they are, undoubtedly, one of the most well-known set of twins on television. The Scott Brothers were here not too long ago working on some projects for their popular HGTV show, Property Brothers.

Drew and Jonathan Scott have made their names in the fixer upper world as the go-to guys to not only find the right home, regardless of the state it is in, but to make it a dream home for the buyers. Drew is the vision behind finding the hidden gem and seeing the potential it can have, while Jonathan works on seeing how the home can be transformed and bringing that vision to life.

While here, Drew and Jonathan joined forces with local businesses to work on their projects that were being filmed for the show. We spoke with John Stafford, Sales Manager of RSU Contractors, who worked directly with the duo to learn more about the experience they had while the Scott Brothers were right here in our backyard.

John became involved with the Property Brothers in August of 2015 when he heard they were thinking of coming to the Nashville area. At the time, they had informed John that their schedules had changed and they were not going to be able to make it to the area. John explained that if they did make it work out for a future date that he would love to help out with RSU Contractors. Months later, they did indeed contact John about returning and began an extensive interview process prior to filming. “I actually couldn’t believe it when Jonathan and Drew showed up for filming several months later,” says John. “We put in so much time prior to that without them there it almost didn’t seem real until once they showed up.”

John says that RSU was involved from start to finish for seven episodes of Property Brothers. “It truly was a team effort from everyone at RSU. We all invested the best we had into each project and helped coordinate everything from scouting properties to choosing homeowners, setting budgets, estimating projects, design choices, permits, construction and, of course, lots of problem solving along the way. The pace was so unbelievably fast it SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 | YOURSUMNER.COM 33

was crazy, but we came through with flying colors,” he explains.

“They were so impressed with how we handled the three episodes last year that they called us back to do four more episodes this year.

We didn’t even know they were coming back again, we just wanted to bring positive energy and a total commitment to the experience so having Jonathan and Drew invite us back felt really great. We wanted to make sure to deliver not only for them again this year, but also for the homeowners who would be living there once the filming was done. We learned that although it was a show for us, it was home for them, and seeing their reactions at the reveals was priceless. Several of them are doing more work with us outside the show too so I think that says a lot.”

The seven Property Brothers’ projects that RSU worked on were in the middle Tennnessee area. The homes that were chosen for the show’s projects were older homes in that had not been significantly updated for decades, so the transformations were incredible - especially considering the sevenweek time frame that each project had to work with. It was really a team effort to get the projects finished in the tight window of time, but all that were involved truly made it happen. RSU Contractors were not the

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only business involved with the projects, as there were many vendors that played a big part. Many local and national manufacturers even donated materials, helping customers make the most of their dream homes.

John says that they earned the value of speed and teamwork in the remodeling space and “it took many partners, all committed to the same goal, to achieve such tight deadlines,” he explains. “As a result, one of the changes we’ve made is to create a strategic partnership with Ellen Sherwood Design in the Cool Springs area in Brentwood. We share a showroom with them now for cabinets, counter tops, tile and flooring. It’s an absolutely beautiful space with so many samples to see under one roof. Now our clients can meet with an RSU Remodeling Consultant and get help with their design selections all in one place and having all these choices for them to choose from makes it so much easier for the customers and us as well.”

John definitely enjoyed the collaboration and work done by everyone involved and, in particular, working alongside Chris Carlisle, Interior Designer and Showroom Manager at Ellen Sherwood Design, whom he said helped them tremendously. “We’re now able to work together with she and the Ellen Sherwood Design team to dial in work scope, pricing and speeding up the time lines for homeowners. This has been a huge competitive advantage for both RSU and Ellen Sherwood Design and the Design Center truly is the perfect place to start for any homeowner looking to get ideas for remodeling their home.”

John says he also really enjoyed the work with Jonathan and Drew. “They taught me so much about design and remodeling and they’re such inspirational guys that working hard to help them was easy for me,” he says. “It was fascinating to see it all in action and how the brothers worked inside of their team. They’re such hard workers and really genuine guys. It made it a lot easier to jump through all the hoops seeing them treat everyone with such respect and always smiling and upbeat. They deserve everything they have in life.”

The new season of Property Brothers premiered recently and the four episodes that were filmed this year, with the middle Tennessee projects, are included in this season’s run. Property Brothers airs Wednesdays at 9pm on HGTV. Learn more about the Property Brothers show and schedule at hgtv.com/shows/property-brothers.

ELLEN SHERWOOD DESIGN / RSU CONTRACTORS Design Center & Showroom 7106 Crossroads Boulevard Unit 222 Brentwood, TN 37027 RSU CONTRACTORS 615.269.3906 info@rsucontractors.com CHRIS CARLISLE Interior Designer & Showroom Manager at Ellen Sherwood Design 615.376.6122

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COMMUNITY | Days Gone By

Randy’s

RECORD SHOP

BY RYAN BAKER

In the last year or so it seems that Gallatin has been in the national spotlight quite frequently. Recently, Gallatin was named “Nicest Place in America” by Reader’s Digest. Gallatin was also on the direct path for totality during the solar eclipse this time last year - something that I will never forget.

There was something else that Gallatin was known for over seventy years ago, and unless you grew up in the 50’s, you probably don’t know why. Unlike today, during the 50’s there were really only three ways to listen to music; either live, on the radio or on a record. If you were listening to a record, there was a good chance that it came from Gallatin.

Randy Wood, founder of DOT Records, opened an electrical appliance store in Gallatin in 1944. He began stocking a small corner of the store with records, and within a few years, the appliances disappeared. By 1950, Randy’s Record Shop was selling over 500,000 records a year, making it the largest mail order record store in the world. I’ll let you do the math on that one. It has been described as the Amazon of its time.

But how did a small record shop grow so big in a small town in Tennessee? Well, here’s the story...

In 1947, Randy invested in a new radio station, WHIN, AM, that he used for recording sessions, as the station was not on air during the evening hours. He then began advertising on WLAC in Nashville, whose signal reached almost half of the states in America, and even more on a clear night.

Folks from all over were ordering their records from Randy’s, including, as legend has it, a young Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones.

Then Randy started the record label DOT Records. The first artist to cut a record was Gallatin’s own, Johnny Maddox.

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1st Century

known as the World’s Greatest Ragtime piano player and has a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. Other DOT Record recording artists included Pat Boone, Billy Vaughn, Lawrence Welk, Gale Storm, the Hilltoppers, and more. Randy recorded artists of all genres, but focused on R&B. He always seemed to be one step ahead when it came to the latest trends.

In 1957, DOT Records had become so well known, that it sold to Paramount Pictures for three million dollars. Randy moved to California where he would serve as president for ten years. In 1974 ABC Records would buy DOT records, only to discontinue the label four years later.

If you happen to have any DOT records in your possession and want to know if they were cut in Gallatin, just check the label. Those made in Gallatin sport a maroon label, while the California made labels are black.

The first Randy’s Record Shop was located just off the downtown square in Gallatin beside the JC Penney store. It then moved over to a little shop on the corner of Broadway and West Main, where it remained until closing in the early 90’s. The building remains but is in despair.

The roof recently collapsed and is scheduled to be demolished in the near future. There is an effort to save the building, and while it might be a long-shot, it could happen. Organizers hope to see Randy’s Record Shop as it was in the 1950’s, records and all, return to one of the busiest intersections in Gallatin. It would also serve as a museum and possibly even a small venue.

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Could Randy’s make its return in the

21st Century?

I guess we will have to wait and see.

For more information on Randy’s Record Shop, come visit the Sumner County Museum.

RYAN BAKER

Days Gone By | sumnercountymuseum.org Ryan Baker was born and raised here in Sumner County. 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.

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KEEPING PETS COMFORTABLE WHILE YOU ARE AWAY Traveling is stressful, especially when us pups don’t get to go with you. Remember, you are our people and our world. We don’t like it when you are gone, and definitely don’t like it when we are in unknown situations or places. So, here are some tips on how to make things a bit easier on us if you are going to be away and need to board us at a pet boarding facility or have someone taking care of us at our own home.

BOARDING YOUR PET? • Make sure to research and visit the boarding facility you plan to use before booking.

• Pack any and all needed pet meds and supplements.

• Pack your pet’s food (enough for their entire stay plus two additional days in case of emergency).

• Pack some toys and your pet’s blanket if they have one or a towel that you have slept with so it has a comforting and familiar scent.

• Make sure your pet is up to date on their vaccines, including rabies and Bordetella, before taking them to any boarding facility. This is a requirement for all reputable facilities as well.

• Make sure the staff has all information on your pet’s diet needs, feeding instructions and medication instructions.

• Make sure the staff have both your contact information and your pet’s vet contact information in case of emergency.

• Stay calm when dropping off your pet at the boarding facility.

We can tell if you are anxious, and it can make us anxious too.

HAVE A PET SITTER? • Bring the pet sitter over before you leave to introduce them to your pet(s) and show them around to get familiar with where things will be that are needed while you are out of town and for your pet(s) to get acquainted with them.

• Leave a list of contact information for yourself, where you will be, your vet and another local emergency contact like a neighbor or friend that can help if needed.

• Leave feeding and medication instructions.

• Leave the potty break instructions so that your pet sitter is aware (some pets need to potty more frequently than others or some need more time to find that “right spot” to do their business!)

• Inform your pet sitter of any social or anxiety issues that may arise in certain circumstances (i.e. encountering other dogs on walks, turning on a radio or TV to help drown out the noise if it is storming, etc.).

• Make sure there is an appropriate amount of food available at your house for your pet(s) with an additional extra two days’ worth in case you are delayed.

• Make sure your pet has proper collar and I.D. tags on.

• Have toys out for your pets to play with.

• Have treats for your pet sitter to give to your pet (make sure they are treats your pet is already used to).

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LIFESTYLE | Eat, Drink & Be Merry

FALL

Fundraising BANQUET

BY JIM AND CHERYL HAGY, OWNERS OF CHEF’S MARKET

Since 1987, the Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center (CCPC) has been providing resources and support for young women and families facing the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy. Each fall, our Sumner County community has the chance to raise funds for the incredible work of the organization with a great meal at the annual fall fundraising banquet. We were honored to cater the event each year, and there’s always an extra rewarding feeling at the end of the night, when our work takes a philanthropic focus.

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa Meyer, Marilyn HostetterKreider and Laura Stehl for a tasting to select the menu for this year’s event which took place on September 20th. The CCPC team planned an incredible evening, and we’re thrilled to offer a peek at their menu selections for the event.

As guests took their seats for the banquet, we began with a fresh greens salad that featured a crisp and bright lemon vinaigrette. This light start prepared the palate for a decadent second course of a Marsala Braised Short

Rib. The rich flavors of the marsala paired nicely with the cut of the short rib making it a memorable meal that was sure to impress your dinner guests should you decide to recreate this entrée at home. For the finale, we served a salted caramel panna cotta, which is an Italian sweetened cream chilled dessert.

The salted caramel trend is here to stay, and the salty-sweet combination pairs nicely as the flavor profile for the panna cotta.

While our meal certainly provided nourishment for those supporting the CCPC by attending the fundraising banquet, we’d be remiss not to mention the way this nonprofit nourishes our community year-round through its services. The Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center provides hope to those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, ministers healing to those who have experienced abortion and upholds truth to the community through its educational outreach.

The Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center is a nonprofit organization with a mission is to provide caring and confidential services free of charge to women and families involved

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in crisis pregnancies, post abortion care and sexual risk avoidance education.

Chef ’s Market Catering & Restaurant is a full-service catering company that continues to be celebrated as a leader in culinary skill and presentation, and has been voted Best Caterer in Nashville consecutively since 2011. Chef’s Market offers catering and take-away options for both large and small events, from formal corporate galas to casual in-office get-togethers and outdoor affairs.

Its Goodlettsville, Tenn. restaurant serves customer favorites for lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday.

Visit chefsmarket.com for more information and menu selections.

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.

WILD AND FREE SALAD

LEMON CHIVE VINAIGRETTE

MASCARPONE POLENTA

10oz vegetable stock Âź pound of Wild & Free (InHarvest Brand) 8oz baby greens 6oz halloumi cheese, cut into small cubes 1 whole roasted red pepper, julienned 8oz Lemon Chive Vinaigrette

Juice of half a lemon 1 tsp finely chopped chives 1/8 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp finely chopped garlic Âź cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup polenta 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream 4 tbsp marscapone 2 tbsp shredded parmesan Salt and pepper

Bring stock to a boil.

Add grains, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

Make sure they are fully cooked, then let them cool completely.

Combine half the vinaigrette with the grains and reserve the rest of the vinaigrette to dress the salad.

Evenly distribute the grains between 4 salad plates. Top the grain mix with baby greens.

Then add the halloumi cheese and the roasted red peppers.

4 servings

Combine all ingredients in a blender.

4 servings

Bring stock and heavy cream to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and add polenta while stirring.

Then add in the mascarpone and continue stirring until it starts to come away from the sides of the pan.

Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese and salt and pepper.

4 servings

MARSALA BRAISED SHORT RIBS 4 – 6 ounce portions of boneless short ribs 2 tbsp olive oil 1 ½ cups of marsala wine 1 shallot, finely diced 1 tbsp fresh basil, diced 2 cups beef stock 1 ½ tbsp corn starch mixed with 1 ½ tbsp water Salt and pepper

MARINATED PORTABELLAMUSHROOMS WITH FRESH ASPARAGUS 2 large portabella mushrooms 1 bunch of asparagus – trim stalks 2 cloves garlic, diced 1 large shallot, diced 4 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper

Heat the oil in a sauté pan and add the short ribs. Brown on each side and remove from pan. Deglaze the sauté pan with the marsala wine for 30-45 seconds. Then add the beef stock and bring to a boil. Bring down the temperature while adding the cornstarch and water mix.

Add basil and remove from heat.

Place the short ribs in a dutch oven, casserole pan, or some type of baking dish with a lid. Then add the sauce, cover and cook at 300 degrees for 3 hours. Be sure the sauce covers the short ribs.

4 servings

Mix garlic, shallots and olive oil. Rub mixture on mushrooms and asparagus and let marinate for a couple hours. Season with salt and pepper and bake at 350 degrees for five minutes.

4 servings

SALTY CARAMEL PANNA COTTA

CARAMEL SAUCE

- ½ cup heavy cream - ½ cup sugar -Sea salt

Boil heavy cream in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add sugar and a pinch of salt to a separate sauce pan over medium high heat until it starts to turn a caramel color(6-10 minutes). Slowly add the heavy cream to the sugar pan while whisking. Allow to cool.

Panna Cotta: - 3/8 cup milk - ½ cup milk - ½ tbsp powdered plain gelatin -1 cup heavy cream

Panna Cotta: Pour 3/8 milk in a bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the milk. Heat ½ cup of milk and the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium high heat to a light simmer. Add simmering mixture to the gelatin milk mix and whisk until smooth. Drizzle the caramel sauce in the glass you want to use and then pour in the panna cotta and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

4 servings

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SOCIAL | Hendersonville Area Chamber Mixer

Story & Photos by Melissa DelRossi

E XPE RIE NCE BLUEGR A SS LIKE NEVER BEFORE .

The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted their Business After Hours Mixer at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin. The mixers are opportunities for local business owners, new and established, to connect in efforts to strengthen their business and community. Guests and chamber members mingled over some delicious food and drinks, as the sweet sounds of acoustic guitar played in the background. Among the entertainment and speeches, a few lucky guests got to leave with some great door prizes. To learn more about the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce or to become a member, visit hendersonvillechamber.com.

CLUB LIFE RE DISCOVE RE D Last year we upped our game with an enhanced golf experience.

And we are taking it to a whole new level with an updated restaurant to enhance your dining experience and a renewed entryway and lobby offering a rich and elegant environment.

Plus, additional upgrades to the men’s and women’s locker rooms.

Josh Ward, Don Mang, Stephen Sanders, Bridget Wooden, Paula Woodward-Manayan, JJ Von Kessel & Kevin Jones

Join as a Golf or Social Member and enjoy preferred monthly dues.*

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Rip Beazley, Kyndall Lee & Steve Horrell

Abby Fields & Kylie Ferrari

Mark Seay & David Loving

P R I V AT E E V E N T S R E J U V E N AT E D Jamesa & Eric Hill

William Tiger Fitzhugh

Greg Wilson & Laura Degelau

Jerry L. Faulkner

Alison Muncy & Bruce Quinn

Lesley Sinks & Kelly Webb

Our picturesque event spaces offer an unforgettable setting for any event. Our Grand Ballroom and Glass Room have been updated with elegant modern décor, new technolog y capabilities and increased accommodations for up to 300 guests.

Come eat, drink and be merry in our new event space!

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FEATURE | Your Community Partner

A COMMUNITY CONNECTED

BY PAIGE ATWELL

When looking for a new house, often times the people and places surrounding it are what make it worthwhile. At Durham Farms, you’ll not only find a house, but you’ll truly find a home. Thriving off of a community connected, front-porch living and a small-town lifestyle, Durham Farms radiates southern hospitality.

Inside Durham Farms, you’ll find thousands of top quality homes ranging from the upper 200,000’s to the mid 500,000’s. Model homes vary on customization with several amenities and build-in options available to buyers, but the one thing each home has a in common is their classic architectural style, ensuring a home that is simple yet elegant. Encompassed by 472 acres, there is always something to do and someone to see.

But what about Durham Farms makes it a community? And how exactly does the community stay connected? That’s where Lifestyle Director Lacey Edwards comes in.

“My goal is to build community, one connection at a time. I am constantly thinking of ways to connect residents in a fun and creative environment.”

Lacey Edwards, Durham Farms Lifestyle Director

“My goal is to build community, one connection at a time. I am constantly thinking of ways to connect residents in a fun and creative environment,” said Lacey. “Whether it be a community festival, where they can taste beers and listen to great live music, or a cooking 44 YOURSUMNER.COM | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018

class, or a workshop where they are creating a sign for their front porch, there are hundreds of ways for people to come together and really connect on a very intimate level.”

And there are certainly plenty of opportunities to do so. Resident clubs range from wine club, chess club, mom’s club and card night.

They can also participate in off-site events in Hendersonville, such as monthly community service events, happy hours and sporting events.

Voted as one of America’s best small cities, Hendersonville was the perfect choice for housing this charmingly engaged community.

Not only are you gaining the Durham Farms experience, you are also surrounded by the shopping, restaurants and events that Hendersonville has to offer.

“I am always seeking out new local establishments to connect our residents to because I think it’s really important to be ingrained in the community and highlight the really unique places that are that make our community so great,” says Lacey.

Each home within the community was built with intentional convenience in mind, but it all revolved around the idea of engagement. Walking through the property, you’ll find accessible sidewalks, front porches and plenty of public green space. Then, in the hub of the community, you’ll see the newly opened farmhouse. Housing a pool, fitness center and conference rooms, it is the perfect space for residents to host events, exercise and mingle. All of these aspects contribute to a community centered on building connections and maintaining high quality living.

“I think one of the coolest things about Durham Farms is that our residents are inviting their friends and their families to come and live in their community. They want them to be a part of this lifestyle and it’s truly amazing,” said Lacey. “Life happens here. We want people to feel at home. We want people to stay here and live their life here. It’s not just about buying a house. It’s about building a home.”

To learn more about Durham Farms, visit durhamfarmsliving.com or, better yet, go see them in person.

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LIFESTYLE | The Lady Entertains

A Home to

Entertain In

BY KRISTA EHRET

I watch a ton of HGTV. It’s my go-to when I need something on that I can half watch while tending to my ever active fourteenmonth-old. A common theme on the network that I think we can all relate to when house hunting for, or building, our dream home is wanting space to entertain.

Gone are the days of the tiny, closed off kitchens and intimate living rooms. We want to be able to talk, see and navigate through the main living spaces without pesky walls getting in the way. So we all know we’d like to have a house that accommodates guests, but what exactly does that translate into?

Here’s my interpretation: OPEN FLOOR PLAN In previous decades, guests would gather in the dining room or sitting room away from the “work” areas. Today, the kitchen has become the heart of the home and is where family and friends tend to gravitate to. The problem is that even with that mega huge island (thank you, Joanna Gaines), there’s usually not much room for seating. Cue every ranch home across the nation having that front wall knocked out and ta-da, instant open plan! In new builds, it’s very common to see the kitchen have its own breakfast nook as well as island seating and open up to the dining and the living room.

This is step one to achieving a party-worthy home. Everyone can comfortably fit in these rooms, there’s a good flow from space to space and multiple seating areas.

OUTDOOR SPACE The second area you want to focus on for

entertaining is the back yard. Builders have started the trend of putting the non-attached garage at the back of the home with a post stamp sized courtyard to call an outdoor living space. And it can all be yours for $600,000! Hmmm..no thanks. After years of apartment and town home living, I’d like a little room to breathe in my next home and I don’t plan on paying big bucks for my guests to huddle in between the grill and the garage door. However, to each their own!

If you have the option, a nice covered back patio is ideal with a space for sitting and eating. Outdoor kitchens are lovely, but a grill with some work space is needed at the very least. Comfort features such as ceiling fans, fireplace and lighting are also things you should consider.

POWDER ROOM Half baths may not seem like that much of a deal breaker until you don’t have one.

I absolutely hated having to clean up my master bathroom every time I had someone over. Powder rooms take less than half the time to clean and also stay tidy by default.

You’ll be glad to not have guests traipsing through the more private areas of the home.

GUEST SUITE If you have lots of family or friends that live out of town, you’ll want to have a home that offers a nice place for them to stay the night.

It’s tempting to have a guest room serve as a dual purpose space, such as an office or play room, but just consider the ease of use for every one. You’ll don’t want to have to come in to start your work day as your guests are

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trying to get up and ready in the morning.

Ideally, there’s room for a full size bed, a small chair and easy access to a restroom.

BONUS ROOM OR BASEMENT Most newer homes are equipped with some type of flex space. While man caves definitely had their place in the sun for several years, I believe that media and playrooms are currently the preferred choice. If you have children, it’s nice to have a place to send them and their friends to play. Movie rooms are perfect for small groups to gather and lounge as over-sized sectionals can usually fit nicely and accommodate a more casual vibe.

Another thing you may consider is how much parking your home has to offer. It gets tricky if everyone must search for an onstreet spot, or your HOA may even frown upon it. Other useful extras: counter space in the kitchen for serving, spot for a second fridge (maybe in the basement or laundry room) to keep drinks and other stock-up items and in-home audio to allow you to easily play music.

KRISTA EHRET

The Lady Entertains

From intimate dinner parties to huge annual events, Krista believes we can always find an excuse to celebrate.

With a background in interior and event design, she loves bringing people together in a beautiful and welcoming environment.

LIVE THE 30A LIFESTYLE Let me help make your beach dreams come true! y steps ! l l a r e t Li beach to the

32 EAST PARK PLACE AVE – INLET BEACH, FL Five Bedroom, 4.5 bath home in recently discovered Inlet Beach

Incredible opportunity to own this fabulous three story townhome so close to the beach! This home features three master’s all with en-suite bathrooms, and all of course have their own private balconies. Heated & Cooled Garage? Elevator? Courtyard with Private heated pool?

YES to all! Gorgeous walnut true hardwood floors in most rooms, Ship Lap walls and ceilings showing custom designed features throughout, Chef ’s kitchen, open main floor plan with great room, small office off great room, balconies everywhere too! Bunk bedroom sleeps two and includes a built-in desk area with storage. 1st floor BONUS features an additional apartment complete with a full kitchen, dining area, bathroom and a Murphy Bed! You can walk right out to the heated pool or take a stroll to the beach...which is literally steps away. Ocean view from the 2nd and 3rd floor balconies!

$1,150,000

PROJECTED RENTAL INCOME: $100,000+

$2,795,000 135 FOREST STREET – SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL

46 ABACO LANE – ROSEMARY BEACH, FL

Four-bedroom, 3.5 bath Beach House located in highly desirable Rosemary Beach®

$2,550,000

Tucked away in a quiet section of Rosemary Beach, this beautifully appointed home offers a coastal, casual experience for a true laid-back beach lifestyle.

The carriage house is fully functional with a great kitchen, full bath, full size couch in sitting area, closets and more!

Six-bedroom, 6.5 bath, newly constructed in “Old Seagrove” Located on the corner of FOREST STREET and LIVE OAK and a mere two blocks from the stunning Gulf of Mexico and scenic highway 30A, you’re transported back in time to beautiful ‘’Old Seagrove.’’ Nestled on a large corner lot and surrounded by a tree canopy of hundred-year-old live oaks and magnolias, this house is truly a gem. Modern luxury without sacrificing any of the charm will make you fall in love with this beach house. With easy beach access at the end of Live Oak Street as well as gulf views, no HOA and only four blocks from Seaside, this home is special!

Home features two master bedrooms, outdoor living area with heated pool, beams and much more! The property is furnished as well!

PROJECTED RENTAL INCOME: $180,200

PROJECTED RENTAL INCOME: $146,054

KAREN S OLIVER

Your 30A Real Estate Expert 850-960-2555 karenoliversellspcb30a@gmail.com

License #: 433841 Karen has sold and closed over $300 million in her 33-year career. Karen has been a local 30A agent for nineteen years. Her areas of expertise include from Carillon Beach to Grayton Beach. Having lived on 30A, Karen can attest to the 30A way of life that so many seek, is truly a beautiful thing. Karen loves 30A so much her car tag reads 30A LOVE.

Rosemary Beach Realty, LLC

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FEATURE | Come Fly With Me

FIND YOUR INNER PEACE AMONG THE MANY CHARMS OF THE

HE N DE RSO N PARK I NN OF D EST I N

BY DEBORAH CHANNELL

Book your fall getaway at the always beautiful Emerald Coast. Your goal?

Relaxation. Your destination? The Henderson Park Inn. It’s no secret why the Henderson Park Inn was named Florida’s best romantic getaway and America’s most romantic hotel. Close your eyes and take a moment to picture your idea of the ultimate sanctuary. Does an intimate room with luxury amenities come to mind? How about a charming terrace overlooking the white-sand beach of the Emerald Coast or sipping on a glass of wine as you cruise along the water at sunset. That’s the kind of bliss you’ll experience with a stay at the Henderson Park Inn. And remember…no one under twenty-five allowed!

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The Inn itself is best described as a modern luxury boutique hotel, but a step back in time in romantic beach ambiance and has earned the reputation as one of the finest lodgings in North America. Guest rooms are elegant, private sanctuaries and evoke a feeling of relaxation and serenity. Each exquisitely decorated suite is distinctive from the other and features breathtaking gulf views, flatscreen TVs, and luxurious bedding.

No detail is overlooked as, upon arrival, you’ll be greeted in your room with romantic music, a bottle of wine and two glasses, a vase of roses, grapes and gourmet chocolates. All this - and the Inn is right on the beach.

In and around Destin, now is the best time to enjoy a getaway at

Named Florida’s Best Romantic Getaway & America’s Most Romantic Hotel the Henderson Park Inn, a beach front haven marrying the perfect blend of luxury amenities and the serenity of this luxury boutique hotel. The Inn’s guests now have access to a full suite of wonderful amenities next door at their sister property, The Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort. In addition to the standard weights and machines, the fitness center offers a variety of daily classes to enjoy, with everything from indoor cycling to yoga, and special yoga on the beach programs. For a truly intimate experience, book a couple’s massage or enjoy any of their first-class spa services. After a morning of lounging on the beach, you may want to take a swim next door at one of The Henderson’s two beautiful swimming pools.

Couples will love relaxing at the adults only pool, which features a luxury cabana with poolside beverage service. If you love art, the Henderson hotel is beautifully appointed and worth a tour to view with over 465 art pieces by thirteen local artists and artisans!

In the evening, if you’re looking for exceptional dining, The Henderson Park Inn’s onsite restaurant, Beach Walk Café is pure indulgence in romantic waterfront dining on one of the most breathtaking settings on the Gulf Coast. Beach Walk Café, selected as one of the top 100 most romantic restaurants in the United States

by OpenTable, offers dining experiences that allow guests to connect

and kindle the flames of romance over fantastic fare. As many would imagine, a surplus of fresh seafood graces the menu, along with finely cut steaks, succulent sides, and bountiful desserts. Items such as Berkshire Pork Loin and the Delmonico ribeye dish are great for any land-lover, whereas the Grouper Vince and Shrimp & Grits are guaranteed to fill your seafood craving. For the most romantic dinner on the gulf and possibly of your life, reserve Beach Walk Café’s Toes in the Sand dining experience. Enjoy a private table at the water’s edge under the stars with a dedicated server and watch the sun set into the Gulf for a truly memorable evening!

Now more than ever, the Henderson Park Inn is the perfect destination for a couple’s retreat in Destin, Florida. Voted the most romantic hotel in America by both the users of About.com and TripAdvisor.com, this luxury boutique hotel provides an idyllic beach side atmosphere for a honeymoon, anniversary, or any special vacation with your sweetheart. According to Condé Nast Johansens on its website, the Inn overlooks more than a mile of the most pristine and secluded white sandy beaches, and has the most “gorgeous views in all of Destin,” and that “this is definitely the most romantic luxury boutique hotel on the Emerald Coast.”

At this adults-only, gulf-front boutique hotel, privacy seekers will find the ultimate sanctuary for romance and serenity. For more information, visit hendersonparkinn.com.

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LIFESTYLE | A Southern Gentleman Is.....

BY WAYNE HOLLOWAY

I’d like to take the opportunity to tell you all about my dog, as well as provide some household tips based on my experience in the roofing and construction industry.

Let’s start with Chubbs. No, not the awardwinning restaurant in Gallatin that I own: had to insert a plug; but rather my under active and borderline obese, English Bulldog that lives with my fiancée and I. Chubbs is sweet. Chubbs is smart. He’s a member of the family and has quite a lot of Facebook fans. But, he’s (I think it’s the breed), seriously the most under-achieving dog that has ever lived. Seriously. When I walk in the door, I’ll begin calling out “Chubbs” in an effort to rouse my dog so that he trots to the door, greets me with a wagging tail and welcomes me home.

However, those interactions never occur with Chubbs. Quite the opposite as a matter of fact. When I walk in the door, if I want to see/pet/play with my dog, I have to navigate the house, traveling towards the loud, wall shaking snoring sounds. I’ll stumble upon seventy-five pounds of sheer laziness, cuddled with his paws wrapped around a stuffed animal who will painfully raise his head, yawn, stretch his two front paws, accept a pat on the head and then fall back to sleep. I wish I could tell stories of my dog and I at the park, jogging in the morning or even playing fetch in the backyard; but if I told those stories, they would be lies, and I am no liar. So, let’s switch gears and discuss something more exciting than an eight-yearold English Bulldog with more ailments than I can list in this article.

As you all may or may or know, I am also in the roofing and construction business. With that industry as a background, I wanted to take the time to address some household maintenance issues that should be addressed as the season changes. As fall approaches, leaves will begin to turn. As those leaves fall

off the trees, they’ll surely land in your gutters, causing problems if not addressed. As you notice leaves beginning to congregate on your roof, be sure to clean out your gutters. Clogged gutters can lead to leaks and interior damage, as water can pour back behind your fascia board, enter your house and create damage.

After the windstorms we’ve had this year, it’s always a good idea to get your roof inspected for wind damage. If you see you have shingles missing, or have noticed a small leak, resulting in damp spaces on the decking in your attic or spots in the drywall of your ceiling, you may want to get a roof inspection. Not all wind damage can be seen from the ground level. Many times, finding wind damaged shingles takes a qualified person, directly walking the roof to find the damage. Don’t wait for tell-tell signs; because waiting on a stain to appear on your ceiling to determine that there’s roof damage is like waiting on your car’s low battery light to illuminate to detect an oil leak.

And the lawn. We can’t forget to discuss the lawn - one of the first things that visitors notice! I’ve spent more money this summer on water and PVC pipes to keep my grass green than I care to disclose. The upcoming seasonal talks are vital to next year’s lawn health. If you’re like me and want to ensure

your lawn stays green and healthy grass, don’t forget the over-seeding and aerating.

Having this done is essential to next year’s green grass - and I refuse to let my neighbor have greener grass than me!

Sumner County, it’s the end of summer.

Time is flying. Football is beginning.

Holidays begin in a few short months.

Like I always say, slow down, enjoy each day, share your life with friends and family and as always, be safe as you navigate the increasingly frustrating Sumner County traffic! Until next time, Sumner Countians!

WAYNE HOLLOWAY

A Southern Gentleman Is...

Wayne is a local business owner and resident of Gallatin. When he’s not working, Wayne enjoys golf, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

LIFESTYLE | Keeping Score

GET TO KNOW MIKE VRABEL Photo provided by Tennessee Titans

TENNESSEE TITANS NEW HEAD COACH Meet Mike Vrabel who joined the Titans as Head Coach in January 2018 after four seasons with the Houston Texans, spending the first three seasons (2014-2016) coaching linebackers and one year (2017) as the team’s defensive coordinator. During his time in Houston, the Texans built one of the best defenses in the NFL and experienced tremendous success as a team – earning two division titles (2015, 2016). Vrabel arrived in Tennessee with eighteen years of NFL experience, including four seasons as a coach and fourteen seasons as a player. His distinguished playing career included three Super Bowl wins (2001, 2003 and 2004), one Pro Bowl selection (2007) and an All-Pro honor (2007).

Vrabel played in 206 NFL games and totaled fifty-seven sacks, 496 tackles, eleven interceptions, twenty forced fumbles, nine fumble recoveries and ten touchdown receptions. Additionally, his teams advanced to the playoffs eight times (twenty postseason games), with Vrabel recording eight postseason sacks and two postseason touchdown receptions.

In 2017, Vrabel’s first year as a defensive coordinator, the Texans finished the campaign with nineteen players on injured reserve. Despite the injuries, Vrabel led the defense to the fifth-best third-down percentage in the NFL and a franchise- record yards per carry by opponents. Houston also had eighteen different players record at least half a sack last year and twenty-six players tally at least one tackle for loss. Vrabel spent his career playing and coaching with accomplished leaders, including Bill Belichick, Bill Cowher, Romeo Crennel, Urban Meyer, Bill O’Brien and Todd Haley. “This is an incredible opportunity and one I have been preparing for my entire football life,” said Vrabel. “I want to thank Amy, Jon and the entire Titans organization for putting their faith in me. I am excited to get to work and that work starts now. We want to build a culture around winning, competitiveness and toughness.

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Everything we do is going to be geared towards winning and being physical. We want to prepare our players so they know what to do, which will allow them to play fast and aggressive.”

As the Texans linebackers’ coach from 2014-16, Vrabel developed several players into top-notch performers, including Jadaveon Clowney (Pro Bowl, 2016), Whitney Mercilus, Benardrick McKinney (second-team All- Pro, 2016) and Brian Cushing. The 2015 Texans defense had the top third down defense in the NFL (28.5 percent), which was the lowest percentage in franchise history and the lowest by any NFL team since the 2003 Titans (27.7 percent). The 2015 defense also set a franchise mark for sacks in a season with 45 - 22.5 coming from Vrabel’s line-backing corps. Prior to joining the NFL coaching ranks, Vrabel transitioned immediately from an NFL player to college coach. He started as the linebacker coach at Ohio State in 2011 and coached the defensive line from 2012 - 2013. The 2012 Buckeyes finished the season undefeated at 12-0. He also was named Big Ten Recruiter of the Year by ESPN.com in 2012. Vrabel was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (91st overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft, after his playing career at Ohio State, where he earned All-America honors and Big Ten Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year in both 1995 and 1996. A native of Akron, Ohio, Vrabel attended Walsh Jesuit High School. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons Tyler and Carter.

Learn more about the Tennessee Titans, see the roster, season schedule and ticket information at titansonline.com.

MIKE VRABEL AT A GLANCE Mike Vrabel’s Career Coaching Ledger: Years

Team

Position

2018

Tennessee Titans

Head Coach

2017

Houston Texans

Defensive Coordinator

2014-2016

Houston Texans

Linebackers Coach

2012-2013

Ohio State University

Defensive Line Coach

2011

Ohio State University

Linebackers Coach

Mike Vrabel’s Career Playing Ledger: Years

Team

Position

2009-2010

Kansas City Chiefs

Linebacker

2001-2008

New England Patriots

Linebacker

1997-2000

Pittsburgh Steelers

Linebacker

SOCIAL | Fire on the Water Festival Sponsored Event

Photography by Haley Anthony The inaugural Fire on the Water Festival was considered a success by both organizers and festival-goers who came to Gallatin to experience the new event. The day brought people to Lock 4 Park to enjoy music from two stages with a picturesque backdrop of the Cumberland River. Some were even able to enjoy the music from the water as they anchored their boats nearby and watched performances from big screens. A total of eleven national, regional and local bands came together to provide entertainment throughout the day. The lineup included Jamestown Revival, Framing Hanley, Lucie Silvas, Gabe Dixon, Sun Seeker, Casey Weston and more. The festival also included food trucks, craft brews, vendors and circus performers. Organizers estimated that around 1,500 people attended, a number they hope to raise next year. To learn more about the festival, visit fireonthewaterfestival.com.

Charlotte Patten, Jeni Maunula & Bethany Sullivan

Patricia Gooch & Carlicia Ellis

Tony Frost & Lynda Metcalfe

Nicole & Chris Wynne

Audra Larkin & Stacy Warfield

Phillip Langford, Carey Dusch & Greg Jones

Connie Gregory & Linda Beggs

Ellen Seikel, Lisa & Jim Hazzard

Rebecca Burt & Laurie Folaffoon

Mike & Leigh Bohannon

MONTHLY | Socially Yours

THE PROTOCOL OF POLITICAL TALK

BY SHARON SCHWEITZER

Political talk is hard to avoid these days. It’s constantly on the news.

Your friends, neighbors and coworkers are all talking about it. It seems as if everyone, even those who don’t usually follow politics closely, has an opinion or something to say. But what’s the best way to respond when someone asks you, “What do you think of the president,” or “can you believe this new legislation they are trying to pass?” Sharon Schweitzer, an international etiquette and modern manners expert, cross cultural coach, a bestselling author and founder of Access to Culture, says you have options.

YOU DON’T WANT TO RESPOND Keeping your opinion to yourself can be difficult; however, it is possible. Say something like, “In the midst of such contentious political times, I feel it’s best to keep my opinion to myself. I do appreciate you asking.” By acknowledging and thanking them for their genuine interest, you are able to get out of sticky political conversations but retain your well-mannered and ever sophisticated demeanor.

IF THEY PUSH AGAIN If they keep pushing for a response, you can play the undecided card and change the subject. “I’m still sorting through all the facts around the issue and I haven’t made up my mind yet. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.” To get them off the topic for good, ask them about something meaningful to them that they will want to talk about. “I hear your son got accepted to Ohio State. Congratulations!”

“Great job on closing that account. How did you do it?” “Tell me about your trip to the mountains a few weeks ago. I hear it is beautiful this time of year.”

YOU WANT TO RESPOND If you would like to express your beliefs, the best way to do so is to cite research and concrete reasons why your views align a certain way, as this will encourage more of an intellectual conversation than a possible war of opinions. Just as you want to express your beliefs, be courteous and let the person you are speaking to express his or her beliefs, even if you disagree.

IF YOU DISAGREE It’s inevitable that disagreements will arise, but when they do, handle them with grace, dignity and respect. Say something like, “That’s an interesting way to look at it and you bring up some valid points; however, I feel that…” Never raise your voice, show anger, abruptly walk away or make it personal.

EITHER WAY Whether you decide to respond or not, be tactful, polite, and remember that educated responses will help you either to cordially engage, or graciously decline whenever these inevitable conversations cross your path.

Would you like to hear more from Sharon about the best ways to engage in or avoid a political conversation? If so, check out her website at protocolww.com.

Sharon Schweitzer, JD is a cross-cultural and international etiquette expert to current and future leaders within Global 2000 and Fortune 50 companies. She uses the power of self-awareness to guide participants in understanding and mastering global leadership and inter-cultural competency. Sharon captivates audiences through a dynamic, humorous and engaging program. She presents abstract concepts in concrete terms, providing practical techniques for improving business communication and increasing revenue.

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BUSINESS | It’s Your Business

MORE THAN JUST FLOWERS

Black Tie Floral Design & Events

Black Tie Floral Design & Events is a full-service floral company providing custom designed compositions. Nestled in an “off Main Street” shopping center in Gallatin, the growing shop boasts much more than just fabulous arrangements and service to match. The true mission of owner and designer, Rachel Brown, is to make a difference.

Working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Rachel always wanted to help people. In this role, she took multiple medical mission trips, which included working in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cambodia. It was on these mission trips that Rachel realized the desperate need to help people who are at-risk for human trafficking.

After thirty-three years in nursing, Rachel began cultivating her skills as a floral designer; first for family and then for a few friends. As requests quickly increased, she and her husband Mike decided they would take the plunge and open their own business. Not wanting to abandon her work in missions, Rachel searched for a way to use her business to continue to serve others in need. After meeting with a friend who sells Fair Trade Market items and a lot of prayer, she knew that working with Fair Trade Markets would be the perfect way to stay connected and help those overseas. By selling items from these people in her shop, she could ensure the artisans, many who are women in extreme poverty, received their fair pay.

Black Tie Floral Design & Events sells original creations from Haiti, Nepal and India. Items range from metal art created from oil drums, wool-felt bird houses and hand-printed throws.

This fall, Black Tie will also be adding items from Thistle Farms in Nashville. Thistle Farms has the mission of helping women who are, or have been, at-risk for trafficking. These women make wonderful beauty and home products that can be purchased right here in Gallatin at Black Tie Floral Design & Events.

For Rachel, this is only the beginning. She is excited about building her clientele, providing great products and furthering her mission to raise awareness of Human Trafficking. “I am so blessed to be able to provide beautiful florals for weddings, funerals, corporate events, and so many other occasions. And the bonus of my business is I get to help those in need, and hopefully make their lives a little better”.

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BUSINESS | We’re in the Money

WHAT WILL YOUR IMPACT BE?

BY JONATHAN WALKER

I have been fortunate enough to work in the financial planning field since 1998. This has given me a unique viewpoint to watch people from all walks of life. One of the responsibilities of my job is helping out when someone passes away. Often, the question is, “What was his/her impact while they were living?” I have found there is a direct correlation to the happiness experienced in life due to how we give back, or how philanthropic we are.

Here are five ways you might consider investing in others: 1. Give your time. For a variety of reasons, you may not be able to donate monetarily. In that case, find a cause you cherish and consider donating your time. There are many local causes, all of whom would be happy to have you volunteer.

2. Share your skill set. I firmly believe we all have skill sets that need to be passed down to the next generation. Become a mentor and share that skill set. It might be the more rewarding thing you do.

3. Give monetarily. Obviously, the giving of money is what helps most charitable organizations to remain viable. If you can give financially, then please do. Remember, contrary to popular belief, most not-for-profit organizations are funded by small contributions, not large ones. A little goes a long way and five dollars a month (which is the cost of one cup of coffee), will make a difference to most charitable organizations.

4. Start your own cause. This isn’t as hard as it might seem; if you have a cause that you are passionate about and is important to you – take action and start your own foundation. You could be the driving force that starts a movement.

5. Giving benefits the giver. One of the best characteristics of giving is how it makes us feel. The sense of purpose that we have done something selfless, and that benefits others. Bill Gates said, “Philanthropy is fun and fulfilling”. There is a spiritual component that materializes when donating to a cause that is centered on others. It gives purpose and hope on both sides of the gift. In all my years as a financial planner, I have never met a client who experienced real financial hardship due to supporting a worthy cause.

I hope this article helps you or at least provokes you to examine if you are investing in others. Please give our Gallatin office a call at 615.461.8653, or check us out at www.paulwinkler.com. We can set up a free initial consultation to determine if our office can help you with your current situation.

Until next time, 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.com 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.

Helping to make you a more confident investor

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Investing in your future Investing in YOU Jonathan Walker, CFP®, RICP® Paul Winkler, Inc. Creating Confident Investors jonathan@paulwinkler.com 150 N. Water Ave. Gallatin, TN 37066 Tel: 615-461-8653 Fax: 615-851-4597

COMMUNITY | Your Kids

T O P 1 0 W AY S T O

MAKE A FUN & FUNCTIONAL PLAYROOM FOR YOUR KIDS

BY GINGER JONES

Sometimes as parents we think that our kids need extravagant play rooms and bedrooms perfectly decorated but the truth is there are just a few simple things that will help your child’s imagination grow. Here are some fun and functional things to have at your child’s fingertips: 1. Find ways to maximize storage - You and your kids won’t want to go in there if it is always a mess.

2. Keep purging items as you buy new ones.

3. Display books so that they can easily be accessed.

4. If you have room, get a toddler or kid sized table so that your children can draw and work in there.

7. For toddlers and younger children give them space for creative and imaginative play. Think small pretend kitchen and dollhouses.

8. Come up with a creative way to showcase your children’s artwork.

This can be a string with clothespins or frames where their latest creations can easily be changed out. Your kids will love to see their artwork on display in your home.

9. Print off pictures of the different toys/items in the playroom and put on the bins. This will help your child recognize what items they have to play with, build their vocabulary, along with helping them be able to clean up after they are done playing with the items.

10. Create a cozy area/crash pad space for children to chill out and relax.

5. If you have the space, create a chalkboard wall so that your kids can be creative anytime they wish. And it will hopefully keep them from drawing on other walls that you don’t want them to.

6. To make use of space, find an interactive rug, like one with roads or a city scape. That way your kids can play on it and it won’t take up extra space.

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So, you see, even if you only incorporate a few of these ideas your child will be learning and having fun in the comfort of their own home.

GINGER GELDREICH JONES, M.A., CCC-SLP, LSLS CERT AVT

Your Kids | 615.614.8833 | jonestherapyservices.com Ginger is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist and the Founder, CEO of Jones Therapy Services, LLC which provides speech-language, occupational and physical therapy in nine locations across Middle and East Tennessee.

SOCIAL | Women Impacting Community Sponsored Event

Photography by Paige Atwell Women of Sumner County gathered at The Club at Fairvue Plantation for the annual Women Impacting the Community Luncheon. Guests enjoyed lunch, networking and fellow impactful women in the community as guest speakers. The event was presented by the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce and TriStar Medical Center. To learn more about the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce, please visit henderonsvillechamber.com.

Hilary Marabeti, Rachel Lassiter & Margaret Baker

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COMMUNITY | Your Education

HOMESCHOOLING on

the Rise

BY ANNIE OSTEEN

Homeschooling is a term that seems to be becoming more popular with each passing year. While the term was initially coined in the 1960’s and was mainly utilized by a Christian population, it wasn’t until 1993 that U.S. laws changed and homeschooling was recognized as a parent’s right in all fifty states.

What is homeschooling? Are there different “versions” of how a student in a home school environment learns? Why do some parents opt for this type of education? What are the standards? Is it worth it?

To begin, there are several options and methods for homeschooling, and while the average cost to home school a student per year is between $700-$1800, parents often choose the homeschooling method that they believe will be most beneficial to their child before finances. Listed below are some of the more contemporary approaches to homeschooling:

THE CLASSICAL METHOD The Classical Method often incorporates Greek and Latin learning, though these are not required. Biblical-Classical education will also place a substantial emphasis on the Bible and biblical world view training. This method is distinct from other homeschooling programs, which can be considered as more “jumping around” with subjects and lessons. This method, a more popular choice for homeschooling parents, has the distinction of being the most prestigious home school method, noted for generating little geniuses who surpass most adults as superior readers.

THE CHARLOTTE MASON METHOD Based on the teachings of 19th century homeschooling pioneer, Charlotte Mason, this Christian home school style exercises short periods of study, typically fifteen to twenty minutes, maximum, for elementary students, and forty-five minutes, maximum, for high schoolers. In addition to nominal “book work” study, this style of homeschooling can include nature walks, journaling, history portfolios, and lots of practice in observation, memorization, and narration. This method sacrifices lectures and expertise, and in return gets a child-directed pragmatic concept that’s relatively inexpensive, allowing for flexibility to allow children to discover and learn at their own pace.

THE UNSCHOOLING METHOD Unschooling is a free-form learning model which is personalized and unique. Constructing and planning focus’ largely on the student’s interests but with high priority on experiential, activity based, and learn-as-you-go education. Unschooling allows home school parent 60 YOURSUMNER.COM | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018

teachers to challenge most everything about standard schooling whether public, private, or even basic homeschooling. In this model, parent-teachers tend to be facilitators rather than lecturers or instructors found in the conventional school.

SCHOOL-AT-HOME METHOD The polar opposite of Unschooling, School-at-Home is basically what you’d find in the local public or private school classroom, only it’s achieved at home. School-at-Home education is typically formulated around curriculum packages, often arranged by school year, and might consist of the same curriculum within the local public or private schools.

There is also an option to use an “Umbrella Homeschooling Program,” which can allow home-schoolers can get some level of support and legal protection for their home education program.

This type of program can include, issuing report cards, maintaining attendance records, provide student ID, as well as take part in field trips and academic clubs. This type of program can give a homeschooling parent the ability to create their own standards for what type of socialization their child/student receives while learning at home.

While programs may differ, homeschooling can allow for an alternative education that fits the needs of many families.

ANNIE OSTEEN

Your Williamson Community Writer Annie lives in Franklin with her husband and children. When she’s not writing, she’s busy volunteering in her children’s schools or cheering on her beloved Florida State Seminoles.

SOCIAL | Champions for Children Photography by Melissa DelRossi Sumner County CASA recently held their Champions for Children Dinner and Fundraiser event at the Depot Square in Gallatin. Guests enjoyed a delicious meal provided by BitO-Heaven, while the Joe Denim and Cory Farley Band kept the entertainment going for the evening. Various fundraising David Howard opportunities were held throughout the night, raising awareness &William Lamberth about the CASA program and the abused and neglected children that are helped through this great organization and their supporters. To learn more or to find out how you can help, visit sumnercasa.org.

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LIFESTYLE | Read Between the Lines

MIDDLE TENNESSEE AUTHOR

Debuts Latest Work

“There’s not a better Southern author writing today than Lisa Patton. Funny, touching, and full of twists and turns. I couldn’t have loved it more.”

- Fannie Flagg, New York Times bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

As the South heads back to college and begins that timeless tradition known as RUSH, there is no better last vacation of the summer beach read, than the aptly named new novel from Lisa Patton: Rush.

Set in modern day Oxford, Mississippi, on the Ole Miss campus, bestselling author Lisa Patton’s Rush is a story about women--from both ends of the social ladder--discovering their voices and their empowerment.

Cali Watkins possesses all the qualities sororities are looking for in a potential new member.

She’s kind and intelligent, makes friends easily, even plans to someday run for governor.

But her resume lacks a vital ingredient. Pedigree. Without family money Cali’s chances of sorority membership are already thin, but she has an even bigger problem. If anyone discovers the dark family secrets she’s hiding, she’ll be dropped from Rush in an instant.

When Lilith Whitmore, the wellheeled House Corp President of Alpha Delta Beta, one of the premiere sororities on campus, appoints recent empty-nester Wilda to the Rush Advisory Board, Wilda can hardly believe her luck. What’s more, Lilith suggests their daughters, both incoming freshman, room together. What Wilda doesn’t know is that it’s all part of Lilith’s plan to ensure her own daughter receives an Alpha Delt bid--no matter what.

For twenty-five years, Miss Pearl--as her “babies” like to call her--has been housekeeper and a second mother to the Alpha Delt girls, even though it reminds her of a painful part of her past she’ll never forget. When an opportunity for promotion arises, it seems a natural fit. But Lilith Whitmore slams her Prada heel down fast, crushing Miss Pearl’s hopes of a better future.

When Wilda and the girls find out, they devise a plan destined to change Alpha Delta Beta--and maybe the entire Greek system-forever.

Achingly poignant, yet laughout-loud funny, Rush takes a sharp nuanced look at a centuries-old tradition while exploring the complex, intimate

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relationships between mothers and daughters and female friends. Brimming with heart and hope for a better tomorrow, Rush is an uplifting novel universal to us all.

Lisa Patton spent over twenty years in the music industry before discovering her passion for novel writing. A breast cancer survivor, Lisa is now the

bestselling author of Whistlin’ Dixie In A Nor’easter and Yankee Doodle Dixie. Both novels have been featured on the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) Bestseller List and in 2010 Lisa was selected by Target as an Emerging Author. Southern As A Second Language is the third and final book in what Library Journal calls, “the beloved Dixie series.” Lisa’s fourth novel, Rush, set inside a fictional sorority house at Ole Miss, provides not only a gaze inside the most exclusive sorority recruitment in the country, but at the lives of both the sisters and the all African American staff.

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LIFESTYLE | Arts & Culture

ARTS

There never seems to be a shortage of arts and culture events to attend in middle Tennessee! Here are just a handful of upcoming art exhibits, music events, plays and more that we can’t wait to see!

& CULTURE September 20th - 30th | Hendersonville Performing Arts Company | hpactn.com

HPAC Presents: Young Frankenstein

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes a monster new musical comedy. Comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein! Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors.

Young Frankenstein has all the of panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair.

September 26th - 27th | TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall | tpac.org

4U - A Symphonic Celebration of Prince

Prince is widely regarded as one of the best musicians ever to live, and one of the greatest showmen of all time. His music makes up the soundtracks of our lives- from the parties of our youth to our weddings; and we share his music with our children who repeat the cycle. Great music lives on forever, and it’s with this in mind that we introduce “4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince.” The first and only estateapproved Prince celebration, 4U will present the music of Prince like never before, with a full symphony orchestra. Throughout the course of the evening, Prince’s extensive musical catalog will be represented, we’ll hear his greatest hits, as well as some of his lesser known gems in this musical celebration. Questlove, an avid Prince fan, has helped curate the music and arrangements that will be played by the symphony.

October 1st - November 5th & October 3rd – November 7th Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center | monthavenartsandculturalcenter.com

Adult Art Classes

Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint like the greats? This class is designed to teach basic oil painting techniques. It is taught step by step and is intended for all; no experience needed.

Participants will be working on painting sky, water lilies, water reflections, color, contrast and depth perspective. By the end of the 6 weeks, the participant will walk away with a completed painting of their own! The class is for up to 10 students; space is limited so make sure to sign up today!

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October 7th - November 25th | Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center monthavenartsandculturalcenter.com

Guitars & Cadillacs

Although known primarily as a country music star, Marty Stuart has been taking photographs of the people and places surrounding him since he first went on tour as a young boy. Guitars & Cadillacs features photographs of his encounters with music legends to everyday folks Stuart encountered on the road. This event is free to the public! Monthaven is honored to showcase his works and welcome him as a featured artist with special guest Jennifer Quigley.

October 11th – 13th & 18th-20th

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Wait Until Dark

A sinister con man, Roat, and two ex-convicts, Mike and Carlino, are about to meet their match.

They have traced the location of a mysterious doll to the Greenwich Village apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susy. Sam had apparently been persuaded by a strange woman to transport the doll across the Canadian border, not knowing that sewn inside were several grams of heroin. When the woman is murdered, the situation becomes more urgent. The con man and his ex-convicts, through a cleverly constructed deception, convince Susy that the police have implicated Sam in the woman’s murder, and the doll, which she believes is the key to his innocence, is evidence. She refuses to reveal its location, and with the help of a young neighbor, figures out she is the victim of a bizarre charade. But when Roat kills his associates, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues between the two. Susy knows the only way to play fair is by her rules, so when darkness falls she turns off all the lights leaving both of them to maneuver in the dark until the game ends.

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MONTHLY | Did You Know?

HISTORIC HOMES

IN SUMNER COUNTY

Although Sumner County is growing at an unprecedented rate, we are lucky enough to still have original pieces of its rich history to remember. Check out some fun facts about some of Sumner County’s most historic homes! For more information on historic homes in Sumner County, visit visitsumnertn.com.

Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center

Now a beautiful museum, Monthaven was originally used as a hospital during the civil war.

Hawthorn Hill

This was once the home of Col. Humphrey Bate, who was the first performer of the old-time music on Nashville-area radio and on the Grand Ole Opry Radio Show.

Historic Cragfont

This Mansion was originally built by General James Winchester, who was one of the founders of Memphis.

Historic Rock Castle

In 1784, Historic Rock Castle was home to General Daniel Smith, who is credited with naming the state of Tennessee.

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

Bridal House

The Bridal House was built by Moore Cotton in 1819 as a wedding gift for his daughter.

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!

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An Emergency can happen any time.

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