October 2015

CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY

TAG BY SWAG

SERIOUSLY SEERSUCKER

A DISTINCTIVELY SOUTHERN PLACE OCTOBER 2015

FALL INTO THE GULF COAST FABULOUS FALL!

Decor, Tasty Treats, Halloween & Haunted Happenings

Philanthropy All Around Us

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FEATURES 29 Fashionable You

51 You and Philanthropy

40 Non-Profit Heroes

86 Fall Into the Gulf Coast

48 Living With the Unimaginable

88 Find Your Vacation Home

Fall Fashion

Philanthropy in our Community

Giving for the Children

50 Philanthropy Nationally Top 10 US Charities

Fun Ways to Give Back

Locally Owned: Southern Vacation Rentals

31 on 30-A

90 Packing for Fall at the Emerald Coast Destin Commons

COVER PROFILE Our October issue features Lee Ann and Orrin Ingram at their home, Riverview Farm, in Franklin. The Ingrams are consummate charitable supporters and true Non Profit Heroes in our community.

Photography by Michelle Bailey

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TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUR Community

YOUR Social

YOUR Lifestyle

16 Chukkers for Charity 21 Tag By Swag

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YOUR Charitable Self

20 Beauty Junkie

23 Sit. Stay. Love. Happy Tales 26 Franklin Classic

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Days Gone By

22 YOUR Health & Wellness

28 Made South Supper & Songwriters 37 TPAC Gala 39 Symphony Ball Kick-off 46 Run 4 the Cure 5k 55 Fork Fest 56 Seriously Seersucker 59 Fore A Cure Kick-off Party 62 66 68 75

Heritage Ball

Franktown Open Hearts WCAR Golf Scramble Concert For the Cure 76 Music City Hot Air Balloon Festival

94 Femme Fido 107 9-11 Tribute 112 YOUR Williamson Mixer

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Ghosts of the Lotz House

102 YOUR Community Partner Frank Odrobina and Hyundai of Cool Springs

108 YOUR Education Friday Night Lights

110 YOUR Kids

Teaching Children to be Charitable

111 In YOUR Backyard Get Your Fright On

YOUR Business 74 YOUR Real Estate with WCAR

98 Scoop

You In the News

100 Open for Business

Ribbon Cuttings with Williamson, Inc.

101 It’s YOUR Business

with Wheelhouse Marketing

with Julie Jorgensen

Philanthropic YMCA

27 YOUR Best Self with Connie Haley

36 Happily Ever After

Henry-Oschenski Wedding

52 Eat, Drink & Be Merry with Miss Daisy King

58 A Lady Entertains with Southern Soiree

60 Up the Road Haunted South

72 Interior Thinking

with Eric Ross Interiors

78 A Little Something Extra DIY Fabulous Fall Decor

80 Keeping Score

Women and Football

82 Styling YOUR Everyday with Kate Jacobs

95 Come Fly With Me Portland, Maine

104 5 Sense Living

with Lauryn Gilliam

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FRANKLIN: Berry Farms from the $600s The Preserve at Echo Estates from $1 million Westhaven from the $800s WILLIAMSON COUNTY: Hillsboro Cove from $1 million Bennington (Coming Soon) from the $700s

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YW MONTHLY | Your Staff

Shelly Robertson Birdsong FOUNDER, PUBLISHER

Johnny Birdsong PRESIDENT

Anna Robertson

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VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

MARKETING & EVENTS MANAGER

Caitlin Daschner CREATIVE CONTENT EDITOR

Krista Ehret WRITER

J.J. Higgins GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Annie Osteen

K York

COMMUNITY EDITOR

HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Adam Sanner

Rachel Weishaupt

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YW MONTHLY | Publisher’s Letter

THE HEART OF

Williamson County

Dear Readers,

All of us from time to time wonder if there is still a love of humanity around us. In a world sometimes seemingly so dark and full of evil, danger, strife and heartbreak, it can be difficult to see the good in others or find the good in ourselves. Thankfully, here at the magazine, we are able, every issue really, to find those who exemplify philanthropy in our community and have this opportunity to share with you, that yes, the good of humanity is still very much alive and well in Williamson County.

I look forward to this issue every year because I am always blown away by the number of giving individuals we have amongst us. Those who give more than the norm and who do so with a basic purpose of sharing love, fulfilling needs, giving comfort or simply providing an hour of their time to get a job done no one else wants to do. Of course in philanthropy there is the glamour of parties and fundraisers – you could attend one almost hourly in our county! But the bigger impact and greatest benefit comes from the people who without hesitation come forward when no one is around to see them or thank them most of the time, and

who do something good for others, for their community, because it is part of their soul.

Here at YOUR Williamson, we get to see many of these people up close and some we never knew, but we see and so do you, their constant good work. Isn’t it wonderful to live in a place where so many of these angels of hope and kindness and giving back, do exist.

If you have a servants heart and want to give back – there are no shortage of opportunities to do so. Get involved in your church’s charitable activities, volunteer for an event or cause that is meaningful to you, bring your kids along as it is never too early for children to understand what it means to give back.

In the giving we find our true happiness and that old adage “its better to give than receive,” need not only apply to Christmas gifts. It can be in your heart and life every day.

Shelly Robertson & Keeling Birdsong

PHILANTHROPY

etymologically means “love of humanity” in the sense of caring, nourishing, developing and enhancing “what it is to be human” on both the benefactors’, by identifying and exercising their values in giving and volunteering, and beneficiaries’, by benefiting, parts. The most conventional modern definition is “private initiatives, for public good, focusing on quality of life.”

Shelly Robertson Birdsong Founder, Publisher Shelly@robertsonmediagroup.com

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YW MONTHLY | Your Contributors

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

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

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

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

Katie Rushton Fashion stylist and owner of Effortless Style, a personal shopping and wardrobe consulting company in Brentwood. She provides a variety of services including Closet Audits, Styling Sessions and Personal Shopping.

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

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

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

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

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

Margie Thessin Franklin on Foot owner and Williamson County historian. Author of Ghosts of Franklin, Tennessee’s Most Haunted Town and Lizzie’s War. Margie is seen throughout Franklin giving historical walking, biking and southern food tours.

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

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

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

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

YW MONTHLY | Your Social Secretary

YOUR SOCIAL SECRETARY: OCTOBER 10

“Volkswalk” A Walk In the Park

Marcella Vivrette Smith Park, Brentwood 7:30am - 1pm

The Citizens for Brentwood Green Space will host Brentwood’s first-ever official “Volkswalk’’ event. The walk will bring our community together while supporting a terrific cause - Brentwood Green Space. Register as an individual or a team. www.brentwoodgreenspace.org

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

Visit YourWilliamson.com for more events.

OCTOBER 16

Franklin Wine Festival

The Factory at Franklin, 7pm

At the Franklin Wine Festival, you will taste 300+ wines from around the world, paired with food from more than 30 of the best restaurants in Middle Tennessee. The event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. www.franklinwinefestival.com

OCTOBER 29

Take the Cake

Historic Williamson County Courthouse 5:30pm

Take the Cake will feature special guest, Mike Wolf of American Pickers and will benefit the DUI Court Foundation of Williamson County. The DUI Court Foundation of Williamson County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to support matters relating to the Williamson County DUI Court Benefiting Williamson County DUI Court program and to secure funding and Octoberfinancial 29, 2015 aid toward the operation provide 5:30 PM and expansion of the Williamson County Featuring Mike Wolfe DUI Court.

The American Picker as emcee www.duicourtfoundation.org Historic Williamson County Courthouse 305 Public Square, Franklin, TN

Tickets $35 - call Judy at 615.791.8511 or email judyaoxford@comcast.net also available at the door

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SOCIAL | Chukkers For Charity

Photography by Adam Sanner & Daniel Oyvetsky The 19th annual Nisaan Chukkers for Charity was held September 12th at the beautiful Riverview Farm, home of Lee Ann and Orrin Ingram. Guests enjoyed delicious foods, drinks, a silent auction, a vintage car show and, of course, the exciting polo match. Worldclass polo player, Nic Roldan, and his Gainesway team won the match against opposing team AutoWeek. The event benefits both the Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!. The honorary chairs for this year’s event were Lexie Armstrong and Cathy Brown.

Sarah Hodrick, Jennifer Hinds & Mary Looney

Shannon & Sam Clemens

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Jay Cleveland, Colin Looney, William Hinds & Jeff Hodrick

Holly Wilds, Allison Schaufele & Marcie Anderson

Tommy Espy & Kimberly Thomas

Connie & Carl Haley

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Alexis & Josh Smith

Tony Rose & Tina Halstead

Heidi Tieslau, Rob Hefley & Page Mullins

Amy Shelton, David Rosen & Shari Fox

Kim Hewell, Norm Scarborough, Barbara & Dan Martin

Chris & Cheryl Glattes

M.K. Key, Lexi Clore & Liz Zipper

Ross Herblin, MacKenzie Strawn, Kathleen Williams, Ashley Powell & Christine Quillin

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SOCIAL | Chukkers For Charity

Christopher & Chris & Casey Sprankle

Bette Fields, Paul & Veronica Daugherty

Benefiting Williamson County DUI Court

October 29, 2015 5:30 PM

Featuring Mike Wolfe The American Picker as emcee

Historic Williamson County Courthouse 305 Public Square, Franklin, TN Tickets $35 - call Judy at 615.791.8511 or email judyaoxford@comcast.net also available at the door

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Scott Diehl, Bill Torrence, Troy Marden & Phillipe Chadwick

John & Julie Dance

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Elizabeth & Preston Gordon

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Jenni Whitefield, Sarah Boyce, Brittany Lebhar, Sarah Molzan, Molly Rice, Shaun Rice & Beth Rice

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LIFESTYLE | Beauty Junkie

Take It OFF!

BY JULIE JORGENSEN

First things first: Relax, y’all. This is a family-friendly read and a beautyrelated column! No need to send the children into the other room. This time of year always makes me think about stripping away the wear and tear that summer can put onto our faces and bodies, and I am seriously obsessed with finding the perfect facial cleanser. I thought what better way to marry the two discussions, all under the name of “taking it off”? So here we go.

I talked recently about taking care of your skin during summer months, and now that summer is behind us, it’s time to take stock and prepare for the colder months ahead. One of my favorite foolproof ways to slough off dead skin (and sunless tanner well past its best-by date) is with a luxurious body scrub. The formula matters though, so pay attention. Sugar scrubs are the way to go. Salt scrubs can actually dehydrate by pulling moisture out of the skin. Look for one that’s combined with just the right amount of oil or gel—too much will turn your shower into a slip and slide, and too little equates to plenty of elbow grease associated with giving yourself a proper scrubbing.

Beautycounter Glow is my all-time favorite oil-sugar scrub and Shea Moisture Hand & Body Scrub is a close second (and a great drugstore find). If you’re feeling crafty, hit up Pinterest for a boatload of recipes for DIY body scrubs. I love to mix brown sugar with olive oil and a few drops each of lavender essential oil and vanilla extract. A scrub that simple and mild works great on your face as well, provided you aren’t super breakout-prone. Dry brushing is also a smart way to send dryness down the drain and it boosts circulation too! Before you shower, use a body brush to work in small circles from your hands and feet towards your heart. Try it in the morning for a nice little wake-me-up.

Encouraging cell turnover and getting rid of dead skin buildup on that pretty face is a little more challenging, but don’t sweat it. You have options. The first line of defense in getting rid of summer damage is a professionally-performed facial. There is just nothing better than a good dermaplane session for taking it all off: dead skin, peach fuzz, sun damage, you name it. When it comes to an at-home option, I am in serious love with the microdermabrasion system from the Neutrogena people. It’s mild enough to use several times a week, and has a built-in cleanser. Of course, my Clarisonic has a permanent place in my beauty arsenal, and is always fantastic for a thorough cleansing with your favorite product. Since we’re on that subject, let’s talk a little about cleansers. There are eleventy options out there, but choosing the right one for you is essential. Cleansers that deliver huge amounts of foam can strip your skin of its precious moisture thanks to heavy levels of sulfate, so they’re best to avoid in general. I like a cream formula for gentle makeup removal, including eye makeup. I 20 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | October 2015

grew up using Cetaphil, but have now graduated to Routine Clean by Beautycounter. It’s simply genius at taking off the day without leaving my skin feeling dry or tight. Those of you with oily or combination skin can check out a gel cleanser—or, better yet, a cleansing oil.

It may sound counterintuitive, but oil cleansers can actually help balance out combination or acne-prone skin. Japanese cult-favorite brand Shu Uemura all but wrote the book on cleansing oils, and offers a whopping six different types to accommodate just about everybody. DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is a little harsh for my skin, but holy Moses, is it amazing at removing even special-occasion makeup (down to long-wear lipstick). An interesting water-oil combination cleanser can be found in Hy-Ol by Babor, and it’s pretty danged awesome if you ask me. It’s applied onto dry skin, then layered with your choice of Phytoactive formula depending on your skin type.

The coolest emulsion forms, but is easily rinsed away with cold water.

If you’re truly dry and sensitive, or get that way during the colder months, invest in a cleansing balm. They’re like cleansing oils’ kinder, gentler sisters, as they’re usually oil-based, but are meant to cleanse and remove makeup in the gentlest way possible, and are removed with a muslin cloth. Eve Lom is all the rage, but is also loaded with mineral oil (yuck). Y’all know better than to slather that pretty face with a petroleum by-product. Ren Rosa Centifolia No. 1 Purify and Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm are better options for makeupfree, baby-soft skin.

Look at you all clean and fresh! There’s just nothing like getting back to the pretty skin you were born with at the end of each day. And I don’t care how tired you are. Wash your face. It will thank you when you get old. I look at washing and scrubbing my face and body as an essential but fun part of my beauty regimen and armed with the knowledge I just dropped, hopefully you will too! Cheers to that!

Love, The Beauty Junkie BUYING GUIDE Beautycounter: juliejorgensen. beautycounter.com; Shea Moisture and Neutrogena: Walgreen’s; Clarisonic, Ren, and Omorovicza: Sephora; DHC: dhccare.com; Babor: MOKARA Spa, Omni Nashville Hotel; Shu Uemura: Private Edition, Green Hills

SOCIAL | Tag By Swag Sponsored Event

Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt Middle Tennessee’s best high-end consignment was back for another exciting event as Tag By Swag hosted its luxury sale at the Franklin Factory! The three-day sale started with a VIP pre event and followed with two days of designer shopping minus the retail prices! Shop With the Anderson Girls (SWAG) provides a consignment process with a large designer collection of handbags, shoes, clothing and jewelry all at discounted prices. For more information on the annual event and Tag By Swag, visit www.tagbyswag.com.

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LIFESTYLE | YOUR Health & Wellness

THE PHILANTHROPY OF

YOUR YMCA

Being healthy and well; No gift given can be found, greater than that goal. At our Williamson County YMCA’s, that is a way of life and a way they give back to the community daily. Through their Open Doors program, deserving families and individuals can become members and participate in the Y’s life changing programs. With Open Doors, no one is turned away due to an inability to pay.

At the Y, they believe everyone deserves a chance for better health, regardless of their income and/or circumstances. With doors open to all, they work every day to bridge the gaps that divide people and neighborhoods across Middle Tennessee.

In 2014, the three Williamson County Y’s provided over $900,000 combined, in financial assistance, to help those in need in our community.

AFTER BREAST CANCER

Y-CAP

This year alone nearly one in eight of our neighbors will face a breast cancer diagnosis, and nearly 300 of them will turn to the YMCA for support during or following treatment. Thanks to the Y’s After Breast Cancer (ABC) program, which launched in Williamson County 15 years ago, local survivors are able to get the specialized wellness and nutrition guidance they need on their road to recovery. The Maryland Farms YMCA is proud to deliver this service to the Williamson County community. The program seeks to increase awareness and support of the Y’s efforts to meet the targeted health needs of people in the community. ABC focuses on helping survivors regain strength and range of motion following cancer treatment.

Participants receive a free 16-week YMCA membership along with a customized exercise plan developed by a Pink Ribbon Certified® personal trainer, nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian, lymphedema education and the support and encouragement of caring YMCA staff and fellow breast cancer patients and survivors. The program truly emphasizes growth in spirit, mind and body through intentional building of community via curriculum-based small group counseling and fitness experiences.

Y-CAP is an outreach program serving teens, (ages 12-17) in Williamson County by offering dynamic opportunities to grow in spirit, mind and body. Their mission is to offer new opportunities for teens through artistic exploration, volunteer-ism, teamwork/team building, goal setting, building positive relationships and practicing life skills. Through Y-CAP they have the opportunity to work intensely with teens, educating and empowering them to make appropriate choices. This program is designed to build relationships with students based on trust and accountability for their decisions and behavior. Y-CAP also offers Summer Camp programming that focuses on character-building activities, including cultural/educational activities, team building/adventure, service learning/volunteer-ism, self-development and fun.

Williamson County Y-CAP serves 200 teens a year.

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FULL C IRCLE

DIABETES PREVENTION

Full Circle provides social and recreational opportunities to help children with special needs grow in spirit, mind and body at the Brentwood Family YMCA. Offered as a free service to YMCA members ages 3-21 with special needs, the yearround program’s services include after school arts, sports and fitness classes, swim lessons, summer recess and much more. Full Circle staff members provide the family support to give parents the everyday help and advice they need. The program also works to connect participants to other YMCA programs they might benefit from. Full Circle is funded 100% by donations.

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a community-based lifestyle improvement program for adults with PRE-diabetes. Its purpose is to empower adults with lasting lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their risk of developing Type II diabetes.

About 1 in 3 American adults (86 million people) have pre-diabetes.

Only 11% of them are aware of it.

The Franklin Family YMCA has new classes starting soon.

For more information on the great work of the YMCA go to: ymcamidtn.org

SOCIAL | Sit. Stay. Love. Happy Tales Adoption Day

HAPPY TALES & ANTHROPOLOGIE Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt Anthropologie partnered once again with Happy Tales Humane to host their annual Sit.Stay.Love pet adoption day! The Sit.Stay.Love initiative is a company-wide adoption event that gives each Anthropologie store the chance to partner with a local organization. This is the second year Happy Tales has partnered with the Franklin Anthropologie store for the fun pet adoption day. Puppies from Happy Tales Franklin were at Hank Dent & Bonnie the store for guests to play with and adopt. Some of the puppies found wonderful new homes and the others are anxiously waiting to be adopted. For adoption questions and additional information on the shelter make sure to visit the Happy Tales website at www.happytaleshumane.com.

Tammy & Pete Garett with Bean

Kiera, Kelli & Kayln Zane with Clyde

Delana Tackett & Clyde

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COMMUNITY | YOUR Charitable Self

SUSAN G. KOMEN

Race for the Cure BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and that’s something YOUR Williamson takes very seriously. We are proud annually to sponsor Susan G. Komen and the Race for the Cure event.

Susan G. Komen and the Nashville chapter look forward to presenting their annual Race for the Cure on October 24th. The event boasted that 75% of net revenue is used to support local breast health programs and the remaining 25% funds peer-reviewed national clinical research. This amazing event inspires and educates women every year on the importance of breast health and the survivors who have beaten and are beating cancer. But while the event is a huge part of creating awareness, the organization works hard all year round on these important initiatives.

Suzy Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul.

Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of worrying about her own situation. Suzy died at age 36. Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement.

Thanks to local fundraising, last year they provided:

• 300 mammogram referrals.

• Support services for 186 people (Counseling, Nutrition, Physical Activities).

• 1,550 clinical breast exams.

• 450 people will receive follow-up calls/navigation for suspicious mammography findings.

• 3,280 total screening mammograms.

• Education in breast self-awareness for 6,195 women.

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The Susan G. Komen® promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. The Komen Greater Nashville Affiliate’s service area encompasses an 11-county area including Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson. They began by giving a single research grant for $28,000 in 1982. With increasing investments in research, now totaling over $889 million, Komen is the largest non-government funder of breast cancer research. $580,000 was granted to researchers at Vanderbilt last month, bringing Komen-funded research projects in Middle Tennessee to over $4 million.

Susan G. Komen has played a critical role in every major advance in the fight against breast cancer over the past 25 years – transforming how the world talks about and treats this disease and helping to turn millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors.

To fulfill the promise to end breast cancer forever, Susan G. Komen will invest $2 billion by 2017 on breast health care and treatment, especially for under served women, and on research to discover the causes of breast cancer and ultimately, its cures.

GREATER NASHVILLE RACE FOR THE CURE The annual fundraising event raises nearly $1M. 75% of net proceeds fund local screening, education and support in the 11-county service area. 25% of net proceeds goes toward groundbreaking research. The 5K and 1 Mile race and fun run is held in Brentwood in Maryland Farms. The event is the 4th Saturday in October – October 24, 2015. Registration is available online at www.komennashville.org.

Participants are encouraged to build teams and fundraise. Many prizes are available for fundraising and for competitive runners.

A few facts about breast cancer: • Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide among women.

• An estimated 521,900 breast cancer deaths occurred in women in 2012 (latest data available).

• Every 60 seconds someone in the world dies of breast cancer.

• 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime in the U.S. • There are 2.9 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States today.

• Although breast cancer is often referred to as one disease, there are actually many different types of breast cancer. All breast cancers start in the breast, so they are alike in some ways, but differ in others.

• Regular screening tests (along with follow-up tests and treatment if diagnosed) reduce your chance of dying from breast cancer.

• Making healthy lifestyle choices may reduce your risk of breast cancer.

• Breast cancer in men is rare, but it does happen (about one percent of all breast cancer cases in the U.S.).

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SOCIAL | Franklin Classic

Story & Photography by K. York The 37th Annual Franklin Classic 5k/10k drew thousands of runners to historic downtown Franklin. The Classic has become a Labor Day tradition for local runners. Voted #5 of the best 5k races by Runner’s World magazine and the longest-running 10k in Middle Tennessee, the Classic is a fundraiser for Mercy Community Healthcare, a full-service pediatric and adult clinic in Williamson County. Scat Springs Band entertained the crowd and the kid zone was a hit for the kids. More information about services can be found at mercycommunityhealthcare.org.

Rick Camacho & Sammy Camacho

Lauren, Will, Cristin Streetman, Kris Patterson with Arthur

Ashley, Piper & RJ Meacham

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Sue Mills, Megan Bailey, Jack Bailey & Jim Mills

Danielle, Isabella, Brenda & Alexa Medina

Joseph Elsakr

Jeremy & Erika Hasford

Keith & Brenda Crow

Bailey Jackson & Jonathan Jackson

Jacqueline Joshua, Swigah Nyangoro, Generosa Kakoti & Gloria Meshi8

LIFESTYLE | YOUR Best Self

THE MANY GIFTS OF GIVING BACK “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill Volunteering. Helping out. Philanthropy.

Regardless of what term is used, we have all reached out, in some way, to help an individual in need. Giving our time and resources to another person or organization without expecting anything in return is in our DNA. Humans are hard wired to connect with each other. Besides the “feel-good” associated with giving back, there are numerous additional benefits.

GIVING BACK DOES A BODY GOOD. Many studies have shown that regular volunteering can increase our lifespan, lower our blood pressure, reduce anxiety and even improve chronic pain.

A study in JAMA Pediatrics revealed that high school kids lowered their cholesterol levels after volunteering with younger students just once a week for two months. Another study found a 28% mortality reduction in seniors who volunteered 100 hours or more annually.

Sprinkling acts of kindness in between gym visits might be a great adjunct to a healthy body!

GIVING BACK IMPROVES OUR GRAY MATTER. Participating in a charity 5K, or just helping a friend in need will increase the mood-elevating levels of dopamine in our brains. Had a bad day? Feeling a little blue? Doing something nice for another person will take the focus off our problems, increase our happiness levels and allow our minds space to put things in perspective. The next time you want to throttle your boss, try bringing home flowers to your wife, or rubbing your husband’s feet instead. In place of happy hour, try heading to the food bank or animal shelter.

GIVING BACK IMPROVES OUR COMMUNITIES. We all have a “soap box issue”, or two. What if we looked for ways to improve the topics that get us fired up instead of just complaining about them? Finding and improving situations that we are passionate about gives our lives meaning, improves our communities and creates a connection with ripple effects. We all have something to contribute and even small gestures can have a big impact.

These are just a few of the advantages of giving back. If you are interested in upping your volunteer efforts the only requirements are passion and a positive outlook. Websites like createthegood.org can help you find organizations in your area that need assistance and can help match your personality and interests to the right cause.

Giving back is a critical component of who we are as a species and has a vital impact on the quality of our communities. Your community needs the gifts and talents that only you can offer!

Be you. No apologies.

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SOCIAL | Made South Supper & Songwriters

Story & Photography by K. York MADE SOUTH, a Tennessee based delivery service introduced their first Makers Market to the Franklin area in September. The three-day event featured more than 90 makers, artisans, distillers, musicians and artists from eight southern states. The event kicked-off with a Supper & Songwriters Night at the Carnton Plantation. Cocktails were served on the porch of the historic plantation and guests sipped Thibodaux Tea and Jetty on the Rocks, two of New Orleans signature cocktails from DonnerPeltier Distillers. After cocktails and a stroll through the gardens, guests gathered under a large tent for the fine cuisine prepared by five of Nashville’s pre-eminent chefs. Three of Nashville’s hit songwriters entertained the crowd with their favorite songs and stories. A percentage of the proceeds from the event benefit WMC Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital.

Joanna Easley & Christopher Thomas

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Katie Murlarz & Marcie Grabert

Andy & Marianna Chapman, Kimberly & Christopher Thomas

Chris & Lori Veal, Amanda & Bill Hampton, Kent & Maryanna Lapp

Kimberly Speranza & Eric Leif

Patti & Ryan Smith

Clay & Zac Chambers

Jeanine Sandford & Valerie Hammond

Jordan & Daniel Hallum, Brett Henry

FEATURE | Fashionable You

FALL FASHION The onset of fall brings on one of the most exciting seasons of the year for fashion. Macy’s has you covered in color, fabric and flair in their fall fashion line - up. Here’s a sneak peek inside the Macy’s Fall Look-Book. For more fabulous looks and where to shop go to: macys.com.

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LIFESTYLE | Happily Ever After

MARY-GARDNER & RYAN OCHENSKI

September 6, 2015

On Sunday, September 6, 2015 Thompson Station’s historic and swanky Homestead Manor hosted a Roaring 20’s Labor Day wedding and lawn party reception. Guests arrived in period-inspired fashions and were greeted by paperboys passing out newspaper style programs.

After the ceremony, guests made their way to the reception in the newly constructed event barn. There they found bathtub wine and beer, elevated barbecue food stations and lawn game entertainment galore! The party continued into the night culminating with a sparkler send-off.

Nowhere does the old adage, “it takes a village,” ring more true than when planning a wedding. The bride and groom both grew up in Franklin and their roots run deep and wide in Williamson County.

Wedding planning centered on a desire to honor the history of the county, a strong belief in supporting the local economy and their intention to create a fun, unique and interactive wedding experience.

To fill in their theme’s final touches with perfect floral detail, they called on the artistic talents of Freeman’s Flowers and Gifts, a family

run business that has been in Williamson County for almost 50 years. The bridal bouquet cascaded with textured foliage, radiated the scent of cream and blush heirloom garden roses, and popped with deep oxblood mini roses. Ryan’s boutonnière was personalized using golf tees for a fun detail. Garden roses, beautiful ivies and deep red anthuriums laced the event barn with elegance and beauty! From the bouquets and boutonnières to the centerpieces and mantle swags, Freeman’s Flowers designs helped bring the 20’s theme to life.

Other Williamson County vendors who helped set the stage for the wedding event included: Southern Events Party Rentals with their collection of vintage props; Plants Alive Inc. with their beautiful palms and other tropical plants for rent; and Ivey Cake Bakery with their sparkly and delicious mini-cupcakes. Will Jordon of Carpe Diem Photography did a wonderful job capturing moments from the wedding day. The happy couple is grateful to all the hands that helped make their Roaring 20’s wedding a grand success! It was everything they wanted and then some!

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Photography by Peyton Hoge TPAC Gala 2015 raised more than $360,000 for the education programs of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Event Chairs Brenda Corbin, Courtney Corbin-Simon and Susan Short Jones had much to celebrate at the sold-out event on August 29, attended by more than 400 guests. TPAC presented its highest honor to two recipients - Vanderbilt University and Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Cherry Jones, a native of Paris, Tennessee. The theme for the evening was inspired by the Broadway hit Motown the Musical. Dinner on the stage of Andrew Jackson Hall, from Sargent’s Fine Catering, was followed by dancing to the great sounds of Motown, performed by the Infinity Show Band.

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SOCIAL | Symphony Ball Kick-off Photography by Susan Adcock The Symphony Ball Kickoff Party was held recently at the home of Teri and Dr. Brad Worthington. During the evening, Symphony Ball chairs, Laura Niewold and Sarah Reisner, made the exciting announcement that Miranda Lambert would be performing at this year’s Symphony Ball. The 31st annual Symphony Ball will be held on December 12th at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

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FEATURE | Philanthropy

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NON PROFIT

HEROES

While they may not don a cape or leap buildings in a single bound, these super heroes for philanthropy are more than amazing when it comes to the roles they play on staff of a local non-profit or charity or as a humble and eager to serve volunteer. Being a servant for those in need or less fortunate, comes naturally.

It’s an honor not a duty. And one that they wear well. Join us as we salute these nine indiviudals as this year’s most deserving - Non Profit Heroes.

ORRIN INGRAM Orrin Ingram is an avid equestrian, polo rider and philanthropist and we are honored for he and his wife Lee Ann to grace our October cover. Orrin is a gracious and humble contributor to his community in many ways; however, one of the most meaningful events for him is hosting Chukkers for Charity benefiting the Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!. The event takes two of his passions - polo and helping people - and produces a fun and festive afternoon of competitive sport and philanthropy. He is most comfortable to remain in the background and allow others to shine. Orrin’s generosity and contributions are what makes him a true Non Profit Hero.

LEE ANN INGRAM Lee Ann Ingram’s contributions to our community are vast. Lee Ann and her husband, Orrin, are both well known for hosting the annual Chukkers for Charity event benefiting the Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!. Lee Ann and Orrin have a fun loving spirit and that is more than obvious in the loving and fun photos captured at our photo shoot with them. Lee Ann says that giving back has been instilled in both she and her husband since they were children.

“It is still a continuing passion we both share to this day,” she explains. “Each morning, when I awake in a very blessed environment, I can be thankful knowing that we assist the Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!, continue financial support and awareness in our community. I feel supporting these two charities at the Chukkers event is a marriage made at Riverview Farm.”

photo by Daniel Oyvetsky

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ASHLEY ROBERTS Ashley W. Roberts has been the Executive Director of A Vintage Affair (AVA) for the past 6½ years and has worked with AVA for 10 years. She strives to bring the mission of AVA to our community - A Vintage Affair provides a significant financial contribution multiple local organizations whose services benefit women and children of need.

Ashley also currently serves on the boards of Youth Leadership Franklin, Friends of Franklin Parks, as a Committee Chairman for the Williamson County Fair and an Advisory Board Member of Tennessee Women of Film & Media. She has also volunteered as a Big Sister through Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Saddle Up!. Ashley states, “To me, giving back to the community means giving back to your neighbors through financial contributions, physical donations or through your time! We all have something we can give and you never know whose life you touch when you give. For as much as Franklin has grown, it is still a really small place. So you might just be helping your neighbor, co-worker or friend and have no idea.

Everyone needs a hand from time to time!”

TED DREIER Ted Dreier is the Founder of Children’s Kindness Network (CKN), which strives to stop bullying before it begins by teaching kindness values to young children with their mascot Moozie the Cow. He has been involved with the organization for over 17 years. When explaining the CKN mission, Ted says, “It is estimated that 160,000 children do not go to school on a given day because of the fear of being bullied. Reaching children with kindness values at a young age impacts early brain wiring which ultimately impacts later behavior. We get great feedback from teachers and parents about how a child has referred to Moozie and kindness, sometimes even correcting the parent when saying unkind things.” He feels giving back is very important and it’s a reason to get out of bed. Here is some Moozie Cow wisdom that represents Ted’s thinking: “Cows are remembered by what they gave, not by the size of barn they lived in. Giving love, like drinking milk, shows on your face. You will be remembered by the gates you open, not the possessions you corralled.”

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DENISE CAROTHERS Denise Carothers is the Area Director, Williamson County for Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. She has been involved with the organization for over 20 years, as a volunteer and for the past 16 years as a staff member. The Boys & Girls Clubs’ focus is helping all young people succeed through curriculum based targeted programs and high yield activities designed to help members reach their priority outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. Denise says, “It gives me great satisfaction to be able to invest in my hometown whether in a non-profit role or those service organizations I am involved with. I receive so much more than I could ever give.” When asked what has been one of the most fulfilling moments in her role, Denise explains, “Those moments when that little boy or girl walks back through the door as an adult with a great future.”

ROBERT HICKS Robert Hicks may be a well known novelist, but he also serves as a community volunteer, preservationist and fundraiser. He has been involved with the community since moving here in 1974 and explains; “In and around the early-to-mid 70s, a handful of folks moved here, all believing the community could be more. There was solid resistance to change, but they persisted and their numbers grew.

What they created was a community of service, an extraordinary place for us and for the future.” Robert is involved with Battle of Franklin Trust, fundraising for O’More College of Design and is Founding Chairman Emeritus of Franklin’s Charge. Robert strives to work for the betterment of our community, whether it be the reclamation and preservation of the battlefield at Franklin, telling the story of the Battle or building a student scholarship fund for O’More.” Robert says, “The scarlet thread that runs so true through all the organizations I volunteer with, is the good of the community, the preservation of our rich past for the betterment of the future.”

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CHERYL BREHM Cheryl Brehm is the reigning Mrs. Tennessee 2015 and has been involved with and volunteered for numerous organizations, including; Mercy Multiplied, End Slavery TN, Habitat for Humanity, Grace Center , Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, Grace Works, The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County, Franklin Greenway System Development Committee, Downtown Franklin Association, Freedom’s Promise, The Greatest Save and orphanages around the world. Cheryl started her teaching career as an eighth grade science teacher and volleyball coach. Upon earning a Master’s Degree in Education, she became a university instructor for Liberty University and currently works with diverse students of all ages around the globe. She continues to promote her favorite nonprofit, Mercy Multiplied, a free-of-charge Christian residential program that provides hope to young women around the world struggling with eating disorders, self-harm, drug/alcohol addictions, unplanned pregnancies, and suicide attempts.

Cheryl says, “As the reigning Mrs. Tennessee, I am not required to volunteer in any way, nor do I get paid for holding the title. That said, the reason I decided to become Mrs. Tennessee was to serve my community and state!”

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JAMES PARKER James Parker knows that one of the most important parts of being a philanthropist is “Engaging oneself with time, energy, grit and financial support where you’re able.” James is involved with numerous organizations and their missions throughout the community, including the Williamson Medical Center Foundation Board, Friends of Franklin Parks Board and serves as the Franklin Noon Rotary 2015/2016 President. He has also served on the Williamson County CASA Board and as the Heritage Ball Chair with his wife, Jennifer. James rides and competes in polo matches, including Chukkers for Charity, and has been integral in bringing the sport back to Harlinsdale. James says, “I couldn’t be a serial over-committer without the support of my long-suffering and lovely wife Jennifer.”

KILEY MAUPIN Kiley Maupin is the Direct Support Supervisor at My Friend’s House Family and Children’s Services and has been working with them for the past 10 years. He looks forward to serving the residents of My Friend’s House daily and helping each resident in their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. Kiley truly enjoys seeing the graduating residents from the facility and hearing them share their experiences with staff. Kiley says, “Giving back for me is showing my love and support to all. Through listening, giving of my time, service and offering positive words of comfort.” He knows that it is a group effort; “Tremendous support from the community, families, churches, and businesses help make being a non profit hero so important. I have worked with a lot of great people who have helped me be the person I am today.”

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SOCIAL | Run For The Cure 5k

Story & Photography by K York Run for the Cure Franklin was an all-day event in the Westhaven community beginning with a 5k Run/ Walk followed by a kids run. The “Hope Street� area was filled with fun activities for the kids and a pancake breakfast was served. Everyone enjoyed Derrian Childress Michael Jackson hits. Funds raised benefit Franklin 4 the Cure Discovery Grant for cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Delaney West

Linen, Mike, Sara & Elliana Carnes

Team Jennifer Rhem

Austin, Skylar &Todd Scot

Greg Eubanks

Pat & Tim Nickell, J.P. Minetos

Xanthia & Jonathan Thatcher

Team Super Matt 46 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | October 2015

Elle Moeller, Amece Cotten & Alicea Kulesza

Phillip & Larisa Featherston, Champ & Donna Dalton

Sheryl Brown & Ace

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FEATURE | Philanthropy

LIVING WITH THE

U N I M AG I NA B L E WHEN IT’S OUR CHILDREN IN NEED OF OUR GIVING

BY ANNIE OSTEEN

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“LIGHT THE WAY” FOR ELLIOTT GRACE CASTRO On October 11, 2014, Mendall and Brandy Blanton, life-long Franklin residents, received news from their daughter and son-in-law that they were going to become grandparents. The entire family was overthe-moon with excitement, including the matriarch, as becoming a grandmother was something Brandy had been praying for.

Samantha’s pregnancy was not the steady, typical one that most women expect and hope for. Doctors had warned the couple early on that the size of the baby may be of concern, that a heart defect was possible and that Downs Syndrome was a risk.

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of dwarfism. Unfortunately, science is still looking for a cure for RCDP, however, research is being carried out and it’s hopeful that children could become a part of a clinical trial as early as next year. As of now, doctors and therapists can only help manage the symptoms of children with RCDP, much like Elliott, with different therapies such as physical, occupational, developmental and feeding therapy.

The Castro Family

Photograph by Brandy Blanton

hese days so many of us don’t want to turn on the TV when we come home from work. We don’t want to know where a town was rioted, people were shot and killed, and animals were beaten and tortured. The media has a certain way of making all of us feel as though hope has been lost in humanity and that, for lack of better terms, is something we just don’t have on our planet any longer. But for many of us, even when we do turn on the television for a quick glimpse of the upcoming weekend forecast and happen to hear the next news story about a child who has recently passed away, we can turn off the television and return to our normal, un-touched, lives. Life becomes so busy in our own homes each week that, unknowingly, we don’t stop to think that there are families in our own neighborhoods that don’t, and will never have, the chance, of returning to their normal and untouched lives.

We don’t stop to think that there are families in our own neighborhoods that don’t, and will never have the chance, of returning to their normal and untouched lives. disorder known as RCDP (Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata). The word ‘Rhizomelic’ means shortening of the bones closest to the body’s trunk, so children with this disorder will likely suffer from a form

Taking the initiative to speed up the process of finding a solution for Elliott, the Castro and Blanton families have organized the fundraiser “Light the Way,” which will take place on Sunday, October 11th at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park. The event opens at 4:30pm and is free and open to the public with the suggested donation of $20 per person or $50 per family at the gate.

RhizoKids International, formed in order to raise research funds for RCDP, asks each Rhizo family to raise $5,000 every year.

“Light the Way” donations will help with this goal. Families often don’t realize that children with RCDP need different things that you can’t necessarily find in Walmart like “a special seat to form to Elliott’s body,” stated Grandmother, Brandy Blanton.

Traveling to Delaware twice a year to participate in clinical trials are likely to begin in 2016 with several Rhizo kids, Elliott included. The donations from the fundraiser will help to offset the travel expenses that the family will have to incur as well.

Elliott is the 22nd living child in the United States with RCDP with only 50 worldwide with this debilitating disorder. With few numbers comes little research. The “Light

the Way” fundraiser could help push research for Rhizo kids to a spot where it gets more attention than it previously has. Please RSVP to “Light the Way” at www.eventbrite. com and plan to enjoy a fall evening of live entertainment, “deconstructed food trucks” and beverages available for purchase and a kids’ area dubbed, “Elliott’s Dreamworld” that boasts face painting, a musical Petting Zoo by Shuff’s Music, Touch-A-Truck from the Franklin Fire Department and more.

Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, however, pets or coolers will not be allowed at this event.

LOVIN’ ON LOGAN A typical three year old laughs and cries, she sings and twirls around to the songs in the movie Frozen. She is playful and fun, sometimes sassy and sometimes angelic.

What a three year old is never supposed to be is sick.

Logan Lea Todd, a beautiful three year old girl that lives in our area, was diagnosed on the 1st of June with DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma). This is an incurable brain tumor with a life expectancy of only 6-12 months. Nothing seems fair about this. Nothing at all. Roughly, 300 children are diagnosed with DIPG each year and while surgery isn’t generally an option due to the aggressive nature of these tumors and the way they diffusely invade the brain stem, radiation can considerably improve symptoms for around 6 weeks. The survival rate remains low for DIPG and there is no cure. DIPG is most common amongst children between the ages of 5 and 10 years but can occur in any age in childhood.

As a result of Logan’s parents having to take time away from work to be with Logan, her Aunt, has set up a donation website at gofundme.com to help alleviate some of the monetary pressure that’s hit them with the medical bills associated with Logan’s radiation, prescriptions, and hospital bills.

The group Love Your Melon, which was founded on the simple concept of putting a hat on every child battling cancer in America, along with Grammy Award winning singer, Kacey Musgraves and entertainer/philanthropist Steven Salyers, recently helped to make a small dream come true for little Logan. The three year old enjoyed a party of her own complete with a special performance from Kacey, cupcakes, tiaras, and Disney princess talk last month that put a smile on her face from ear to ear.

No one should ever have to know their life has be cut short, especially a toddler. Even

having a basic virus and then was sent home.

Less than 12 hours later, Bane quietly passed away with the Beasley’s only then realizing that their son had fallen victim to Bacterial Meningitis.

It’s not always easy for parents or physicians to diagnosis meningitis because it can so closely resemble the flu or other viral infections. Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord and in Bane’s case, was caused by bacteria.

in these tough and painful moments, the community can come together and make that sweet, special girl smile as she never has before and in turn, allow Logan’s parents to place these same moments in the center of their hearts for a lifetime.

A BANEBOW IN THE RAIN When any couple gets pregnant and has a baby, the parents, regardless of how many children they already have, are typically on high alert for any and all signs of when the baby is not feeling well. That feeling is familiar to many of us. What happens when a parent wakes up one morning to find their 10-month old with a high fever and no other symptoms? This was the scenario for new parents Sonya and Drason Beasley on August 10, 2010 when they walked into their son, Bane’s, nursery that morning. They called the pediatrician and took him in at noon that same day, was given the diagnosis of

Losing a child defies the natural order in which children are supposed to outlive their parents, therefore it’s said to be the most intense and prolonged grief that any human can face in a lifetime. In their desire to not only help themselves find some solace with their own grief but to also help others who have experienced the same loss, the Beasley’s started, Banebow, a local non-profit organization that seeks to provide mental, physical, and spiritual assistance to families who have sustained the sudden loss of a child. Banebow not only provides monthly parent grief groups, but they’ve also created a monthly support group for the siblings in these families as they, too, are going through life changing and heartbreaking emotions that can’t be forgotten. Each year during the month of October to commemorate Bane’s birthday, a 5K fundraiser takes place to raise funds to support Banebow’s mission.

This year’s run will take place on Saturday October 10th at Montgomery Bell State Park and is open to anyone wishing to support the amazing philanthropy that becomes the heartbeat that most of these grieving parents need after the loss of a child. To register for the upcoming 5K or to find out how you can help advocate Banebow’s mission, please visit their website at: www.banebow.org It’s the philanthropies that support a sweet princess like Logan, a little fighter like Elliott and a precious cherub that Bane was and still remains that bind our community together as loving and caring humanitarians.

For the sake of those still needing hope, let the prayer continue to be that the gracious nature and kindhearted ways that we respond to philanthropic needs in our community never cease.

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present the 2nd annual

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FEATURE | Philanthropy

TOP 10

a charitable golf tournament at Nashville Golf & Athletic Club SPRING 2016 DATE TBA

Enjoy a day of golf while giving back. contact us at golf@robertsonmediagroup.com to play or sponsor!

beneficiary:

2016 Scholarship for a Williamson County Resident & incoming Freshman to the University of Mississippi

LARGEST U.S. CHARITIES

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UNI TED WAY creates community solutions that improve the lives of up to 50 million people worldwide every year. www.unitedway.org SALVAT I ON ARMY provides disaster relief, food distribution, rehabilitation, anti-human trafficking efforts and, children’s programs. www.salvationarmyusa.org FEEDING AMERI CA Feeds our country’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks, and fights to end hunger. www.feedingamerica.org TASK FORC E FOR GLOBAL HEALTH applies resource to help public health professionals meet global health challenges. www.taskforce.org

AMERI CAN NAT I ONAL RED CROSS offers disaster relief, donated blood, supports military families, and provides health services. www.redcros s.org FOOD FOR THE POOR Provides food, housing, emergency relief and more to the poor in the Caribbean and Latin America. www.foodforthepoor.org

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL strengthens communities, eliminates barriers to opportunity, and helps people in need reach full potential. www.goodwill.org YMCA OF THE USA works to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. www.ymca.net

AMERI CAN CANC ER SO C I ETY works to help people stay well, find cures, and fight back against cancer. www.cancer.org

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ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL uses research to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases. www.stjude.org

FEATURE | Philanthropy

FUN WAYS TO GIVE BACK excerpted from Huffington Post

MAKE NEW FRIENDS AT THE SHELTER Animal shelters are almost always looking for extra help. While there might be some unglamorous tasks, on occasion, you’ll also get to spend some quality time with some really loving, adorable animals and nothing beats that!

ORGANIZE A CLOTHING SALE Gather gently used clothing and accessories, and re-label them for reasonable re-sale prices. Donate all the proceeds from the sale to a local charity, then donate any of the remaining un-purchased clothes to a local shelter.

PAINT A MURAL There’s bound to be a blank wall that could use some TLC somewhere along your daily

route. Gather a few friends, approach the owner with your idea, and see about making a masterpiece that everyone can enjoy!

GO GREEN AT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN Considering taking up a plot at the community garden or volunteering to help maintain the unclaimed or common areas.

No community garden in your town? Gather your fellow greenies and get one started!

SHARE YOUR PET Consider bringing your pet to a local senior center, veteran’s club or hospital to bring some joy to the residents. Of course, this may not be the right choice for every pet or every location, so be sure to consider the demeanor of your pey.

SHARE YOUR SKILLS Even if you don’t think you’re particularly

talented, you may be able to help a child (or several!) learn to paint a picture, ride a bike, make a free throw, fold origami, jump rope, grow a plant, braid hair and more.

VISIT LOCAL SENIORS Senior Centers will almost always take volunteers, and sometimes you don’t have to do anything other than say hello and listen to some pretty cool stories. But you can also read, play cards, dance, run an art class, give residents manicures... whatever!

HEAD TO THE WEB Looking for some other way to give back in your community? Head to VolunteerMatch. org to find opportunities closest to you. You might be surprised how many ways there are to give back right in your neighborhood!

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LIFESTYLE | Eat, Drink & Be Merry

It’s

Pumpkin DINING WITH MISS DAISY

Time

Falling leaves, a chill in the air, the first smoke wafting from our neighborhood chimneys are symbols of a sort of super-season which encompasses all the wonderful holidays to come. Yes, there is frost on the pumpkin, therefore its pumpkin time! Tis’ the season when “pumpkin spice”– that mixture of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice and cinnamon traditionally used to flavor pumpkin pies – now makes appearances in everything from lattes, to ice creams and M&Ms. A true American native food, the pumpkin itself has been linked with Thanksgiving since the Pilgrims and their Native American hosts celebrated the first Thanksgiving. For four intervening centuries, pumpkins have been one of the most awaited and celebrated fruits of the fall harvest and have become woven into the fabric of the holidays, which follow.

These indigenous American staples were co-opted by Irish immigrants to be a part of their Halloween celebration, with their role in all things spooky given public prominence in Washington Irving’s 1848 classic “Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Children of the last half century also know of Charlie Brown’s search for the Great Pumpkin.

In Middle Tennessee, we know where to find the great pumpkin. The Tennessee State Fair begins the season with competitions for the largest and most unique pumpkins.

Generations ago, Earl Tywater’s Fruit Stand on Main Street in Franklin was a source of anticipation and excitement for children and adults. Today, another pumpkin patch has evolved into a similar tradition of the famous Earl’s; it’s the historic Gentry’s Farm.

Gentry’s Farm patriarch, Coach Jimmy Gentry, is a tradition in and of himself. A World War II Veteran who exemplified the service ethos of the Greatest Generation by imparting character into the three generations he coached football at Franklin High School. Coach Gentry’s zest for life and love of youth makes him ideal to host the celebration of the pumpkin.

In “Home for the Holidays”, Perry Como famously sang about knowing “A man who lives in Tennessee,” who was headed for “Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie.”

With respect to our friends north of the Mason-Dixon Line, pumpkin pie is a southern tradition as well. The following recipes are delicious enough that your Pennsylvanian friends may very well come to Tennessee for their pumpkin treats. According to current demographic trends, they will likely return with moving vans. We welcome one and all to Franklin and Middle Tennessee where the Great Pumpkin is served.

Happy Baking, Daisy King

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BUTTERMILK PUMPKIN PIE INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin pie filling • 1 cup buttermilk • 1/2 cup maple syrup • 1/4 cup sugar • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream • 2 large eggs • 2 egg yolks • 2 tablespoons butter, melted • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice • 9-inch pie crust, baked for 5-7 minutes in a 350 degree oven

Assemble ingredients and utensils. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin and next 8 ingredients. Pour into prepared pie crusts. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 80 to 90 minutes until pick inserted in center comes out clean. If necessary, cover with foil halfway through baking to prevent excess browning. Let cool and if desired, top with additional Whipped cream.

Yield: 6 servings

Miss Daisy’s Kitchen 2176 Hillsboro Road Franklin, Tennessee 37069 615.599.5313 MissDaisyKing.com facebook.com/MissDaisysKitchen

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PUMPKIN SQUARES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING INGREDIENTS • 4 eggs • 2 cups sugar • 1 cup vegetable oil • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 2 cups pumpkin pie filling INSTRUCTIONS Assemble ingredients and utensils. In a large bowl

of mixer, mix together the eggs, sugar and oil. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Add to the egg mixture. Blend in the pumpkin pie filling, Pour into a greased 12x18-inch pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to30 minutes. Cool and frost with the Cream Cheese Frosting.

Yield: 12-15 servings

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1-pound box confectioner’s sugar 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans In large bowl of mixer combine ingredients and spread over cooled pumpkin cake

FARM PUMPKIN BREAD

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup water • 1 cup vegetable oil • 1 21-ounce pumpkin pie filling • 3 cups sugar • 3 eggs • 1 cup chopped black walnuts • 1 1/2 cups chopped dates or raisins • 3 1/2 cups self-rising flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon nutmeg • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves INSTRUCTIONS Assemble ingredients and utensils. In large bowl of mixer, mix together the water, oil, pumpkin, sugar, nuts and dates. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.

Add to pumpkin mixture.

Pour into to large loaf pans. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 11/2 hours. Cool and remove from pan.

Yield: 2 loaves

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SOCIAL | Fork Fest Story & Photography by K. York Fork Fest was filled with music, food and fun at the Lawnchair Theatre in Leipers Fork. The big three-day event kicked off with open mic night as many rising stars took the stage to entertain the crowd. It was the perfect evening to throw down a blanket, order something from Puckett’s and enjoy the music. Proceeds from the event benefit the community of Leipers Fork to promote more wonderful events like this one!

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Mary Irwin, Cindy Wolf & Marie Johnson

John, Sarah & Ethan Hochstatler

Ashley & Lacey Maze, Brian Sitler & Chris Maze

Liane Little Eye & Pete Cummings

Sheppy & Rachel Taylor

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SOCIAL | Seriously Seersucker

Photography by Adam Sanner The inaugural Seriously Seersucker, presented by Garden & Gun, Landmark Bank, John G. Brittle, Jr. and Ellen More, was held in late August on the lawn of O’More College of Design. Local Author, Robert Hicks’ Seriously Seersucker event benefited the Student Scholarship Fund at O’More College. Guests donned their best seersucker styles and dined on several delicious, signature southern favorites and danced the night away. The evening also featured two signature cocktails - the “The Widow of the South” and ” The Eloise.” It was a seriously sweet southern styled event to bid farewell to summer.

LIFESTYLE | A Lady Entertains

The countdown to the night of costumes and candy has begun. While the kiddos have been excitedly planning their outfit of choice and dusting off the old trick or treat bag, parents may be less enthused. Considering weather forecasts, planning out walking routes, and ignoring the tempting surplus of candy at the supermarket can be daunting. This year, why not consider an alternate plan and host a party that will be enjoyable for parents and kids alike? Here are a few options for Halloween night fun.

BY KRISTA EHRET

Host an Open House.

Open houses are unique as they are less formal and can accommodate larger groups due to the broad time frame. Halloween is a perfect holiday for a party like this. Families can go about their trick or treat routine and simply drop-in along the way or can hangout for the duration. Here are a few tips: • You'll likely want to base the party hours on when your area has its trick or treating window.

• On your invitations make sure to put specifically that this is an open house so that guests are aware they aren't restricted to a start and duration time.

• In the spirit of the season, don't skimp on the decorations. Depending on your taste, you could go with a spooky haunted house theme or a more lighthearted autumn harvest.

• Offer a buffet of fall-inspired food, dessert, and beverages.

• Make sure to stock up on treats to hand out. You could even ask guests to contribute to the stash.

• Offer a craft station. If the parents are looking for a reprieve, make sure the kids will have something to keep them entertained other than ransacking the candy bowl.

Plan a Neighborhood Block Party.

If an open house seems a little too daunting and expensive, a block party is another great alternative. Depending on your neighborhood, this could be done in a club house or simply in a large cul de sac. This allows the kids to simply trick or treat within the party instead of going house to house.

Most of your neighbors would likely be happy to participate. It just takes someone to

spear head it and get some tasks delegated.

Here are a few ideas: • Talk to your HOA and be aware of any rules or restrictions you need to follow.

• Offer crowd-pleasing fare such as chili with lots of fixings, cupcakes and warm drinks.

• For trick or treating, set up different themed stations so that kids get a fun experience of going to each.

• Have a “more the merrier” mindset and send out fliers instead of invitations.

• Set up some games for different ages of kids. Carnival style for the younger ones and yard games like corn hole for the older crowd.

• Block parties are perfect for annual events. Consider calling this a “first annual” bash if you want to keep the fun alive next year.

Hitch Up a Hayride.

Not all of us live in a busy area where a block party would work. If you have adapted a more rural lifestyle, an old fashioned hayride party is perfect! What kid, or adult, wouldn't love to cozy up with a warm blanket and cup of apple cider and take a ride through the countryside? Make sure you inform your guests that this is family-friendly so that aren't in constant fear of zombies popping out at them. Here are a few more ideas: • Serve old fashioned treats like cider, caramel apples and kettle corn.

• Coordinate a game of I-Spy to keep kids entertained during the ride. You could also consider a sing-a-long if the children are younger.

• Keep your guests comfortable with extra blankets.

• If you're able, have a bon-fire party after the hayride. You can re-purpose the hay that you sat on for the ride, cover with some quilts and place around the fire.

• Kids love to jump on hay bales. If you have an abundance, this works great as post-hayride free entertainment.

• Forego traditional trick or treating and plan out a scavenger hunt instead.

• Set out flashlights for spotlight hide and seek.

As with all outdoor parties, make sure you have proper lighting. You may want to hang some string lights around the area. At the very least, light a path to the bathrooms as well as where guests will be parking.

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SOCIAL | Fore A Cure Kick-off Party Story & photography by K. York The exclusive pre-party to kick off the 2015 American Cancer Society Fore A Cure Golf Classic was held at MercedesBenz of Nashville. Patrons enjoyed live entertainment, food and drinks provided

by Carrabbas Italian Grill. It was a great evening to celebrate a wonderful cause!

Eliza Lambert, Beth Lambert, Laurie & John McPeak

Tom Moody & Susan Carroll

Amanda McMahon & Debra Frye

Shannon & Michelle Pollard, Jennifer & Jim Thistle

Amy Hardin, Lacie Simonton & Lauren Looser

Brittney Jerkins & Whitney Snyder

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COMMUNITY | Up the Road

UP THE

SPOOKY ROAD

BY ANNA ROBERTSON

PRISON PHOTOS BY SCOTT WALKER

October…It’s that time of year where leaves change to hues of orange and gold, the cooler temperatures arrive and that scent of autumn is in the air. There is also a sense of something spooky during this time of year. Whether you are a Halloween fanatic, like me, or just appreciate the haunted history of Tennessee – you can easily find that there are an abundance of local haunts right here in our southern state. If you enjoy giving yourself a fright with stories of ghosts, ghouls, goblins, footsteps in the attic or voices from the other room, here are some of the top haunted places right here in Tennessee to see and get your fright on!

TENNESSEE STATE PRISON Located in Nashville, this huge, gothic structure was home to the state prison from 1898-1992 and has a notorious reputation from years of overcrowding, riots and prison break attempts. Visitors have been said to have heard cell doors slam, see apparitions and hear disembodied voices. The prison has been used as the setting for several movies including “The Green Mile”, “Earnest Goes to Jail” and “Furnace”. It is now closed to the public due to unstable conditions of the interior structure.

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THE BELL FARM & BELL WITCH CAVE Located in Adams, this site is a connected to a ghost story that has been told for many years. The infamous Bell Witch was known to have terrorized the Bell family from 1817-1820 and even caught the attention of President Andrew Jackson. The cave sits on the property where the Bell family resided and many have reported paranormal happenings. For information on touring the cave and the cabin on the Bell Farm, go to bellwitchcave.com.

ORPHEUM THEATRE

STONES RIVER NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD Located in Murfreesboro, these 600+ preserved acres alongside the Stones River stand as a monument to the Battle of Stones River, which took place in late December of 1862 and lasted through early January 1863.

Witnesses have seen ghosts of soldiers and experienced colder temperatures in certain parts of the Battlefield. The Battlefield includes the 20-acre Stones River National Cemetery, where over 6,500 Union troops are buried.

You can visit the area year-round.

To learn more, go to nps.gov/stri/.

Located in Memphis, the theatre was originally constructed in 1890, burned down in 1923 and was rebuilt in 1928. It is believed that the spirit of a little girl, who was struck by a car and killed on Beale Street, found her way inside the theatre to take up residence after her tragic death. Many have heard the small girl’s ghostly giggling and tapping up and down the theatre aisles. There have also been accounts of people seeing doors open and close on their own and seeing the ghost of the little girl sitting in her favorite seat in the theatre. Get your ticket and see for yourself at orpheum-memphis.com.

PHOTOS BY DOUGLAS K. HILL

RYMAN AUDITORIUM Located in Nashville, it was first opened in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle and later became the Ryman Auditorium in 1904. It was home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. The building is known to be haunted by the ghost of famous performer Hank Williams, along with several other spirits. There have been sightings of Hank Williams, sounds of footsteps, mechanical failures and apparition sightings. Get more info at ryman.com and go check it out for yourself.

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SOCIAL | Heritage Ball

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GHOSTS of the LOTZ HOUSE: The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

BY MARGIE THESSIN

Have you ever had that happen? A situation where the timing just wasn’t right, or the place wasn’t right? Well, pity the Lotz Family.

Their move to Franklin in the 1850’s turned out to be the wrong time. Buying property and building a home on Carter Hill turned out to be the wrong place.

The Lotz House story is best told by the amazing tour guides at the historic house museum. If you’ve not visited, get thee there.

I’m not going to tell you the story, I’m going to tell you the rest of the story. Because when tragedy and terror occur, spirits linger…

J.T. Thompson, his wife Susan Andrews Thompson and mother Sue Thompson, purchased the house in 2002 to open a house museum telling the story of the Lotz family in the context of the Civil War. “We’d owned it less than a month; it was in 2002. I wanted to spend the night in the house on the anniversary of the battle,” J.T. recalled. J.T., Susan and Sue, as well as some other family members were all there on November 30th. It was early evening, about 7 p.m. “We were standing in the entryway. We heard drums, duh dut duh duh, dutdutdutdut duh,” J.T. said. “We thought it was the reenactors marching from Winstead Hill to the Carter House like they do every year.” But it was 7:00 p.m. and the march had concluded several hours before.

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from the Carter House, but we went outside and there were no drums. That was the first odd thing.”

Susan picked up the story here. “We heard it again and went back outside. There was still no drum sound outside. Then we realized the sound was from upstairs; it could only be heard from inside. We were all thinking, ‘Isn’t that strange?’

“We weren’t there to see if the house was haunted,” Susan said, who adds that she was skeptical on the subject of ghosts before her experiences that night. After everyone had gone to sleep), something— she doesn’t know what—woke up Susan in the middle of the night. From where she had been sleeping, she could see the staircase in the center hall. On the landing was an ethereal form.

“There was a ghostly figure of a woman in a nightgown, holding a candle in a holder.

She was looking straight ahead, calling out, ‘Where’s Ann, where’s Ann?’” Susan woke up J.T. but by the time he was able to look, the figure had disappeared.

“There’s no doubt in my mind what it was.

It wasn’t scary, just creepy. I think there’s something to restless souls,” Susan said.

“I absolutely do believe now. I had it happen

to me. I don’t care if other people don’t believe me. But it did happen.”

The site opened in 2008, with J. T. often serving as the only tour guide in the first year or so of operation. He was often in the building alone. Early on, J.T. learned to “give them an audience on the front end and back end,” meaning saying hello in the morning and goodbye in the evening to the spirits in the house.

One morning J.T. was running late for an appointment with a computer tech.

Carrying a cup of coffee, J.T. rushed inside and hurried the tech guy upstairs to his computer. He returned downstairs and then came back up about 15 minutes later because he realized he’d left his coffee on the desk upstairs. The tech’s face was ashen; his eyes were staring. J.T. asked, “Can I call a doctor? You look ill.” The man said, “Your coffee cup just moved on the desk a foot in front of me!”

“There’s a simple explanation for this,” J.T. explained to him. “I was in such a hurry I forgot to greet them when I came in this morning.”

“They” just needed a little attention and always find ways to get it.

Objects occasionally go missing, including

his checkbook, the land-line phone and two bananas. They showed back up days later, in very obvious places.

Sometimes on quiet winter days when no one else is there, J.T. will work in his office, waiting for visitors. He’ll hear childish giggling coming from one of the upstairs rooms. He’ll wonder how he missed these visitors and get up from his desk to greet them. He’ll enter the room…and you guessed it, no one is there.

Lotz House offers daily tours throughout the year. Franklin on Foot offers ghost tours at Lotz House on Friday evenings at 6 p.m., as well as the daily Haunted Franklin tour. For information and tour reservations, call 615-400-3808.

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SOCIAL | Franktown Open Hearts Banquet

Photography by Michelle Bailey Franktown Open Hearts held their 7th annual Benefit & Dinner in September at The Factory at Franklin. Guests were there to support and celebrate the mission of the organization and all it does. There was a delicious dinner provided by Carrabbas and shopping at the silent auction. Franktown Open Hearts provides transportation, meals and spiritual mentoring through tutoring, bible study, life skill training or recreation. For more information, visit franktownopenhearts.com.

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LIFESTYLE | Interior Thinking

TWO VIEWS FROM THE RUNWAY

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MASCULINE AND FEMININE LOOKS AND HOW THEY CAN BE USED IN YOUR HOME

BY ERIC ROSS

When you hear the word “FASHION” what comes to mind? Do you see images of gorgeous supermodels strutting the runways of New York and Paris? When you tune in to see the E! Fashion Police dissect celebrities on the Hollywood Red Carpet (guilty pleasure alert!) or pour through the pages of Vogue and Cosmo, do realize that Menswear fabrics used in the home offer warmth and a casual, eventually those FASHIONS yet traditional feel. | photo credit: ProMedia Tours, Marty Paoletta will end up blanketing your beds or gracing your walls?

Well, let me assure you, my carried these friend, that the time span same looks over between the fashions seen in the pages of Vogue and Traditional into his home Home is getting shorter with each passing year. collections.

Quickly, others If you are not familiar, High Point Furniture Market, which is located followed suit— in High Point, North Carolina, is the New York Fashion Week of the pun intended! home décor industry. Both of these events happen in October (High Point also has a Spring Market in April) and are cousins in the fashion When given the opportunity to create a gentlemen’s lounge, I am The durability drawn to combinations of rich paisleys, wool plaids and warm business. As someone who enjoys fabrics and textiles, I also enjoy the leathers. | photo credit: Leverage Creative, Caleb Magnino of wool tartans carryover that I see between my master closet and what turns up on and the the shelves of my interior design studio. Both my wardrobe and that timelessness of of my wife often have similarities to the styles that I see on display at ticking stripes provide the perfect complements to leather and denim.

High Point Furniture Market.

I am drawn to combinations of rich paisleys, wool plaids and warm leathers. Now go to the Menswear department of any boutique and When designing rooms I can’t help but give a more masculine edge to you’ll see the same fabrics in ties and pockets squares, shirts, boots, my designs. However, some rooms merit more feminine looks, such and belts. This trend is not going out of style any time soon. as bedrooms, which I’ve talked about before. But, let’s take a look first at where masculine fashions can influence a room when decorating Now, designing a feminine room that’s timeless, that takes a little your interiors. Men’s fashion is slow to change (as are most men, more finesse. Like the personality of a woman, as with everything myself included) and has carried on for decades with many classics: of the female persuasion, fashion changes more abruptly and is not houndstooth, paisley, stripes and plaids just to name a few. Fashion nearly as literal as menswear. Women’s fashion is a much larger genre icon Ralph Lauren built a menswear brand on classic patterns, and than men’s. There are many diverse and rapidly changing fashion the romance of Americana. Then being a true pioneer at the time he 72 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | October 2015

trends for women that translate to interior decorating, for better or for worse. Just as one season you have boot cut jeans, and the next you have skinny jeans, for the home you’ll see chevron be replaced (thank goodness) by quatrefoil This bath has plenty of bling, but the layout of the tile lends it a faster than you more tailored, or masculine effect. | photo credit: ProMedia Tours, can say “Dolce & Marty Paoletta Gabbana”. It is a woman’s prerogative to change her mind.

The abundance of color and pattern in women’s fashion can play out in just about every part of the home. Florals and geometrics partner together on the bed and the walls, and are offset by the “jewelry” of fixtures with brass or crystal.

Blending tailored masculine lines with feminine softer color palettes

and accompanying it all by the accessories that serve as the “jewelry” Now let’s talk tile. Where we really provides a layered and multi-dimensional look. | photo credit: see the influence of fashion and so ProMedia Tours, Marty Paoletta many new fun design elements for the kitchen and bath is with mosaics, MANY and quick to change. Recently we’ve seen a huge I just recently designed the master bath glass and iridescents. We’ve come to resurgence of all things VINTAGE in home decorating (shown above) for a very fashionable see that bathrooms are a great place couple, and I used elements taken and when you combine it with a color trend it’s even more straight from the runway. (Notice Mosaics to pour on the “jewelry.” Many of my powerful. Even stronger than Seafoam Green has been the lines on the blouse and floral motifs on the master bath designs incorporate straight love affair with every shade of Gray. Can you tell I’m having pants). | photo credit: Badgley Mischka lines of mosaic tiles on the shower www.BadgleyMischka.com fun? One minute my wife’s nails had turned “You don’t know and the floor, which keeps things Jacques” Gray and the next every pillow in America seemed more masculine. But then by incorporating subtle floral motifs on to be Gray and White Chevron and by the time we reached High the wallpaper and hanging crystal and pearl chandeliers I can bring Point Market every stick of furniture had been “chalk painted” Gray. a feminine balance to this oasis. Overall, I think the effect is soft, One of the most popular bedrooms that I’ve done to date was a Gray romantic and feminine, but the man still finds himself comfortable in on Gray on Gray color story. Still LOVE it, but it all started with this space. fashion.

As shown in this gorgeous master bathroom, and bedroom en suite, I employed a soft color palette but chose an architectural chair style so the room didn’t seem too feminine. I incorporated paisley on the upholstery and clean tailored bedding, but accessorized with sunburst mirrors and sparkling lamps which help to lend a feminine joie de vive.

The colors we see in fashion often translate quickly into the latest home décor trends—sometimes before you can blink. Let’s take Seafoam Green for example. One minute it is the latest Essie Nail Color, the next minute it’s on every designer handbag. Then before you can say, “Easter Bunny,” the bedding catalogs were a flood of Seafoam Green.

Okay, okay you get the point. The feminine fashion influences are

Of course, you can also make the argument that home fashion can influence the runway as well. Just when I’ve made a strong case that clothing designers lead the way in determining home décor, I click on the website of Dolce & Gabbana and I see blue and white clothing that looks like it drew it’s inspiration straight from Tiles and Porcelain of Portugal craftsman. So, who knows which comes first…the chicken or the egg? Nonetheless, they influence and inspire one another. Can you spot the next trend to cross over from New York Fashion Week to High Point Furniture Market? I for one can’t wait to see what’s next.

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BUSINESS | YOUR Real Estate

WILLIAMSON COUNTY HOME CLOSINGS EXCEED 500 Home sales in Williamson County exceed 500 closings for the fourth straight month, according to data from the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® (WCAR).

The 567 homes sold in Williamson County during the month of August represents an 18.6% increase from last year’s mark of 478, breaking the previous August sales record of 493 homes dating back to 2005. “The market in Williamson County has remained hot even outside of the traditional home buying season,” said Chip Kerr, 2015 WCAR president. “To add some perspective, there were only two months last year where more than 500 homes sold. August represents the fourth straight month in 2015 to exceed 500 home sales.”

2014 2015 JANUARY $409,242 $412,090 FEBRUARY $379,323 $402,655 MARCH $395,000 $409,691 APRIL $380,000 $425,000 MAY $399,950 $409,999 JUNE $409,065 $407,000 JULY $399,900 $415,000 AUGUST $380,000 $415,000 SEPTEMBER $385,750 OCTOBER $408,000 NOVEMBER $387,930 DECEMBER $417,005 August’s $415,000 median price is 9% higher than last year’s $380,000 median price point for the same time period. This denotes the ninth straight month that the median price for Williamson County has exceeded $400,000. The median price increase on the city level is even more noteworthy. Fairview’s median price rose 40% from $173,769 to $243, 990. Thompson’s Station $339,116 median price is 31% higher than the $257,900 mark last August. Nolensville median price went from $360,245 in 2014 to $415,000, a 15% increase.

“Recent investments in Williamson County are paying off for many homeowners,” said Kerr. “Someone who purchased in Fairview last August could see a net conservative estimate of 20-30% profit on their home even after accounting for closing costs and other fees.”

September is the last month for buyers to close on a home before the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations go into effect October 3, 2015. The regulations will alter the loan origination process and documentation, all of which could delay the closing process. Buyers and sellers should prepare for a 14-day increase in the length of time it takes to close a home loan as the industry adjusts to the changes. Buyers and sellers are encouraged to speak with their REALTORS® and lenders to learn more about the changes and how to minimize delays.

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SOCIAL | Concert For the Cure Story & Photography by K. York The 9th annual Concert for the Cure was held on the Great Lawn of the Westhaven Residents Club at Westhaven. The crowd started rocking to the upbeat sounds of Westhaven’s own Vic White and the Spoils Band before Uncle Kracker took the stage. Beverages and food were available and there was a fabulous auction. Concert for the Cure was started by the four sons of Theresa Stacey, after their mother lost her twelve year battle with the disease. The Stacey family has raised over $340,000 through these concerts for cancer research. A wonderful evening to end the day’s events associated with Franklin for the Cure.

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SOCIAL | Music City Hot Air Balloon Festival Photography by Michelle Bailey

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The Music City Hot Air Balloon Festival was held on August 29th at Percy Warner Event Field. This fun filled event was the first hot air balloon festival in Nashville in over 15 years. The festival included a huge classic car show, kids zone including inflatables, great live music, craft vendors, food trucks and a hot air balloon glow at dusk. It was a spectacle to see!

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LIFESTYLE | A Little Something Extra

Fall Decor DIY

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Decorating for the fall season is something many people get into, but it’s easy to get stuck in the same routine every year. If you’re looking for something new to do with the pumpkins you love, then this easy DIY is for you! We used pie pumpkins which are a great size for countertop displays or small table centerpieces. You could also use some funky gourds to kick up the unique factor. Don’t be afraid to go bigger to create a great statement piece for a dinner party, or even use a large pumpkin and a container of mums for an awesome porch version.

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Things you’ll need: Flowers and greenery. Wheat stalks and cattails can also be fun for the season.

Pumpkins to hold your arrangements.

Scissors to trim the stems to fit.

A knife to cut the top of the pumpkin off.

A spoon to remove the seeds inside. the top off of your pumpkins and scrape 1 Cut the seeds and insides out as best as you can. It

doesn’t have to be perfect, but your flowers do have to fit inside!

some water to the inside of the pumpkin 2 Add and then trim the stems of your florals one by one and arrange them at varying heights until your pumpkin is full.

finished product is ready to decorate with!

3 Your We added these beautiful white baby pumpkins from the Franklin Farmer’s Market to complete our look.

Happy Fall, fellow crafters!

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LIFESTYLE| Keeping Score

GRIDIRON GIRLS

BY ANNIE OSTEEN

It’s finally fall. The leaves are turning, the cooler weather has finally rolled in, people are lining up for their chance to take a sip of their first pumpkin spice latte of the season…and football is on every channel. This is also the time of year when my family starts to roll their eyes because a particular “someone” gets a little too into the games. And the focus on Saturdays isn’t on cleaning or laundry but on watching my team - hopefully, take themselves to the National Championship.

I grew up in Tampa, Florida and even though traditionally, it’s not considered “The South,” college football is noted to be just as much of a religion there as it is in this region. Around the age of 12, I can recall watching the Florida State Seminoles games on television while sitting in my living room with my dad and brother. I remember actually feeling the energy of the crowd doing the War chant in Doak Campbell stadium as if I were sitting there in person.

Maybe there was something already in my bloodstream waiting to be ignited that allowed me to become as passionate about college football as most men. As a female maybe you need that one “football” moment or event that flips a switch that takes you from a non-believer to believer. For me, that moment happened in my living room. I don’t exactly remember the date or time but do know that there was no turning back and that anyone in my future would just have to understand that this female would always 80 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | October 2015

move college football to the front of the line each September.

It wasn’t too long ago that I was in line behind two women, roughly my age, at a department store. I couldn’t help overhear one of them state, with a definite twinge of sarcasm, that her marriage was on a “long pause until after Christmas because of Auburn football.” I wanted nothing more than to interrupt this woman and ask her why she didn’t like football. Maybe she just didn’t grow up with a family that watched football. Maybe she’s from Alaska where it’s too cold to play? In my mind, it had to be justified somehow, even though I knew it was ridiculous. It’s not a requirement that all women adore football but I felt like I needed to know why she couldn’t possibly shout ‘War Eagle’ with her husband if he loved the Tigers. Where does the love of football originate for women? Where does it come from? Is it in our blood? Is it in our DNA? When I initially meet someone for the first time and determine whether or not a friendship could develop, I must take a few things into consideration. For starters, if another woman likes college football, it’s an automatic friendship on my end. On the other hand, if you’re a woman and don’t know how many points are scored on a touchdown, what Rocky Top is or that Kirk Herbstreit is one of the analysts on College GameDay, well, hope may be lost. However,

I’m just going to assume that maybe you haven’t had that one “it” moment in which you found your love of college football.

It’s not terribly difficult to distinguish a true gridiron girl from a girl who would rather spend her weekends being entertained by something other than football. Gridiron girls have wreaths and garden flags with school colors that accent the exterior of their home while subway art, calendars, and sometimes dedicated rooms (like one in my home) highlight the interior. They would prefer to receive a signed jersey or helmet as a Christmas gift versus jewelry and these are always the women shouting as loudly as the men sitting next to them at the bar when the ref makes a bad call during the game.

Women who love the game of football most certainly have priorities only ours differ from those of the lady that seemed less than thrilled with the Tigers that’ll be entering her home every week for the next few months.

Many of us, as simple as it is, just love football and it becomes a top priority until after Christmas when we have to resume that “long, mundane pause until our football season starts again in August.”

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LIFESTYLE | Styling Your Everyday

SHOP THE PARTY Scarlett Scales Antiques: metal picnic basket, enamel serving pieces, vintage silverware, napkins, plaid blankets and sunglasses Tin Cottage: metal serving tray, wooden serving utensils, lantern, Goo Goo Clusters and vintage stackable camping cookware The Registry: shatter-proof wine glasses

BY KATIE JACOBS

GET YOUR GAME ON THIS FALL WITH FUN AND EASYTO-TACKLE TAILGATING IDEAS FOR THE STADIUM PARKING LOT OR YOUR OWN BACKYARD. As the heat of late summer gives way to brisk autumn afternoons, we relish the notion of spending the entire day outside. It’s time for tailgating—that rowdy, fun, pre-game party awash in fan gear, delicious eats and a beverage (or two). It is a quintessentially American tradition that everyone can cheer for, no matter your team.

DECOR Pack mood makers: Vintage (or vintage-inspired) tartan thermoses, blankets, and even a hibachi capture the palette of the season. Plaid blankets (like these from Scarlett Scales) serve as warm bleacher capes later during the game.

Eating outdoors requires dishware strong enough to hold in laps but lightweight enough to cart along. Vintage enamelware does the trick while still emphasizing the retro aesthetic. Wooden and metal serving trays are easy to pack and shatter-proof wine glasses (from The Registry) make sure no one is worried about breaking a glass.

Remember mood lighting with lanterns (like these from Tin Cottage) and pack everything in picnic baskets for easy tote-ability.

FOOD + DRINK The great autumn tradition of tailgating would be little without food, and much more fun with a deviation from the standard fare. Forget burgers and hot dogs, tailgating gets très chic with a more sophisticated spread. Plan to serve a fuss-free portable menu you can prepare ahead, full of fresh seasonal produce and rich autumnal flavors.

Turkey, cheddar, and green apple sandwiches with whole grain mustard are not only delicious but when wrapped in paper, portable and utensilfree. Corn salad, fruit and veggie chips make for light healthy sides. Not taking a grill? Grill spicy garlic shrimp skewers ahead of time and serve chilled.

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Dress up cups of warm cider with lady apple slices and whole spices.

Have red and white wine available, craft beer in team koozies and glassbottled cokes for kids.

Finally, never forget dessert—apple pie is on everyone’s autumn musthave-treat list and Goo Goo Clusters are great for friends to pack in pockets for a mid-game treat.

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FEATURE | Fall Into the Gulf Coast

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

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

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

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

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FEATURE | Fall Into the Gulf Coast

LOCALLY OWNED

SOUTHERN VACATION RENTALS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FEATURE | Fall into the Gulf Coast

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

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

As the name indicates, there will be 31 residences in the condo community, all perched 31 feet above sea-level, overlooking the sparkling white sand and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Buyers will be able to choose from five distinct floor plans, 88 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | October 2015

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

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

Get in on the ground floor of what will be the ultimate destination for those who seek the pinnacle in architecture, design, location and foremost beachfront living. Find your place on the beach at www.31on30a.com.

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FEATURE | Fall Into the Gulf Coast

PACKING FOR FALL

at the Emerald Coast PROVIDED BY DESTIN COMMONS

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

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

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

When planning a trip to the beach…

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

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

When planning to attend a local festival…

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

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

When planning to go fishing….

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

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

When planning for a romantic night out…..

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

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

COMMUNITY| Staff Picks

SCARY MOVIE

S TA F F P I C K S

In honor of Halloween and all things that give us a fright, October’s Staff Picks is dedicated to our choice of Scariest Movies. Now, pop some popcorn, turn off the lights and watch one of these horror films to get yourself in the spooky spirit!

Shelly Robertson

Emily Fordice

Anna Robertson

Caitlin Daschner

JJ Higgins

Annie Osteen

THE RING

CARRIE

THE EXORCIST

THE STRANGERS

THE SHINING

PET SEMATARY

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SOCIAL | Femme Fido

Story & Photography by K. York The Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue and Gran Fondo Cycles partnered to organize the Femme Fido bike ride event in the Leipers Fork community. The ride through the beautiful rolling hills of Leipers Fork consisted of 20 and 50 mile distances which started and finished in the “Spin Zone” at Hillsboro Elementary School. 100% of proceeds from the event benefited Snooty Giggles, Nashville Pittie and the Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue.

Uncle Bud’s Catfish and GiGi’s Cupcakes provided lunch.

Amy Thomas, Lin Swensson, Karen Litterer & Sue Beth Murphree

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Ann Ritter & Katie Patterson

Mary Kinsman & Terri Ott

Lita Burnett, Jo Graham, Sandi Chadwick, Mary Kinsman, Theresa O’John & Audrey Page

Emily Stoker & Megan MacFarlane with Harley

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LIFESTYLE | Come Fly With Me

Portland MAI N E

BY CAITLIN DASCHNER

For probably the last decade of my life, I’ve been convinced that I would love Maine. I fell hard for a place I hadn’t yet been without really having any good reasons as to why. As an avid traveler, I can tell you that expectations like that can be dangerous. Like anything we put on a pedestal, idealized destinations sometimes have a hard time living up to those travel dreams. But when the stars finally aligned and I made a spontaneous airline ticket purchase with some friends, Portland, Maine, turned out to be a beautiful constellation of things that easily found their way into my heart.

Portland was settled by English colonists around the 1630’s, but while the city was celebrating the first post-civil war Independence Day in 1866, a fire broke out and burned down a devastating portion of the town. The expansive variety of architecture that enriches the streets today is mostly a product of the rebuilding: Gothic Victorian, Queen Anne, Federal Style, Romanesque, Mission Revival and Colonial Revival. Along with the brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets, this harbor town has the magical feel of an old world America that’s hard to

find in a country that seems to be racing towards the new.

Just about 9 miles south of downtown Portland is Cape Elizabeth, home to the historical Portland Light Head. It’s the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine, built at the directive of George Washington himself in 1787. Every picture you take of it seems to turn out like a perfect postcard and yet - inexplicably, at the same time - fails to capture the awe of the scene. The colors of fall creep into the brush and greenery nearing the water’s edge and the waves crash amongst the cliffs. The lighthouse itself rises 101 feet above the ocean, calling ships home under a ceiling of gray clouds. I sat contently on a bench overlooking the point for an amount of time I didn’t bother keeping track of. So many things change so quickly these days, and there seemed to be some kind of quiet, innate peace in this place that has quite literally watched the world go by since just eleven years shy of the birth of our country. Just around the corner is another venue to take in the stunning seascape, this time lined with red picnic tables so that if you prefer to multi-task, you can get your fill of seafood while indulging in a dose of introspection. The Lobster Shack is basically a small house on the cliff side that serves crazy fresh fish and shellfish in red and white cardboard trays. Don’t forget a side of homemade pie - preferably filled with Maine’s famous wild blueberries.

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If the label you prefer is shopaholic- you would also be in luck. Portland is filled with unique shopping experiences, ranging from vintage shops tucked into the downtown area to sweet boutiques lining the street across from the harbor, farmer’s markets in the park, and tiny, cozy bookstores you didn’t know existed any more. Freeport is also just a 20 minute drive and basically the mother of all outlet shopping, including the flagship L.L. Bean store. like Eventide Oyster Co. - where seafood is obviously a staple - have garnered lots of attention and for good reason. The browned butter lobster roll there is to die for, and I think about their chick pea fries quite often. I know... Don’t worry, I went into them skeptical, too. Be open minded. But one of my favorite eateries was called Duckfat and it was there I was introduced to and fell in love with Poutine: Belgian fries covered in cheese curds, duck gravy and chives.

The menu includes phenomenal salads, paninis and milkshakes done right. In fact...we may have gone twice. Another place warranting multiple visits per trip, is the bakery known as Holy Donut. They use local dairy, no artificial sweeteners, only natural coloring, and get thispotatoes. I never even knew potato donuts existed, much less that they could be the thing donut dreams are made of.

If something fancier is on your mind, try Fore Street. A block from the waterfront in Old Port, it has brick interior walls and floor to ceiling windows that give the space a re-purposed factory vibe. The kitchen is open and the wood burning grill and oven give the whole place a warm, romantic glow - although it’s also nice ambiance for great conversation with friends.

I’ll recommend the Dark & Stormy, but I confess, I’m not sure which I like more - the cocktail or the name. As far as food, the menu is ever-changing, adapting to the seasons and the availability of locally sourced ingredients. It’s perhaps what has contributed to Fore Street making Gourmet Magazine’s list of Top 50 Restaurants in the United States multiple times.

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I feel quite certain that Portland would also make a wonderful summer trip, but autumn suits this town. Fall tends to be the most enchanting time of year, and it only feels further brought to life by these New England streets. The famous seasonal foliage of this area combined with the history and the culture just seals the deal.

I know it’s not the way the song goes, but I have to say that I think I’ve left my heart in Portland, Maine. Meet me there?

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BUSINESS | Scoop

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NEWK’S EATERY CELEBRATES NEW WEST END LOCATION OPENING WITH “DISHES FOR WISHES” FUNDRAISING EVENT Newk’s Eatery, the fast-casual restaurant brand known for its flavorful food experiences, is kicking off part one of its two part “Dishes for Wishes” fundraising event with the grand opening celebration of its West End location. The West End Newk’s Eatery, which is scheduled to open January 19, along with locations in Murfreesboro and Cool Springs, will join efforts to support Make-A-Wish® Middle Tennessee. Newk’s will be donating proceeds from purchases made at the three Nashville area restaurants in celebration.

Franchisee Phillip O’Reilly and his MTN Hospitality team, owners of Newk’s West End, Murfreesboro and Cool Springs, plan to open five more locations by 2019. For more information about Newk’s Eatery, visit newks.com. Also visit Newk’s Eatery – Middle Tennessee on Facebook and @NewksMiddleTN on Twitter for more information about Newk’s local restaurants.

REALTOR® ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS AND DIRECTOR The Williamson County Association of REALTORS® (WCAR) announced the new Board of Directors for 2015-2016 at their annual meeting. WCAR members elected the following Officers: President, David Logan, SilverPointe Properties; President-Elect, Lisa Wurth, Benchmark Realty; and Secretary/Treasurer Matt Daniel, Daniel-Christian Real Estate. Debbie Chamberlain, Farmington Mortgage; Jordan Vaughn, RE/MAX Fine Homes; and Danny B. Wood, Signature Homes Realty, were elected as Directors. With 2,000 members, the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® provides support and services for area real estate professionals and is the leading voice in the community for its members, as well as residential and commercial property owners.

REALTOR® is a registered trademark which may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.

TOUCHSTONE TITLE & ESCROW EARNS PRESTIGIOUS ALTA CERTIFICATION Touchstone Title & Escrow, LLC, a Nashville-area real estate closing and escrow company, has earned certification in accordance with the American Land Title Association’s Best Practices (ALTA) ensuring the highest standards and practices according to the national certified public accounting and consulting firm Pershing, Yoakley & Associates (PYA). Touchstone Title & Escrow President Kim Hollingshead said the PYA certification is very thorough and scrutinizes all processes from licensing and escrow account controls to the most important industry best practice of safeguarding data.Touchstone Title & Escrow is now part of an elite group according to Lee LaGraize, vice president and area manager for Fidelity National Title Group, the largest title insurance underwriter in the world.

Touchstone Title & Escrow is a Nashville-area, full-service, residential real estate closing and escrow company with offices in Midtown, Cool Springs and Murfreesboro. Company president, Kim Hollingshead, a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law and David Lipscomb University, is a member in good standing of the American Land Title Association, Tennessee Land Title Association, Tennessee Bar Association, National Association of Realtors as well as the Middle Tennessee, Greater Nashville and Williamson County Association of Realtors. For more information, visitTouchstoneTitleTn.com.

PINKERTON PARK GETS TWO NEW ADDITIONS KIDS ART INSTALLATION AND SPACE NET PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT The City of Franklin Parks Department unveiled two new additions to Pinkerton Park recently. The first is the culmination of work that was created earlier this year at the first annual Franklin Kids Arts Festival Tennessee. Thirteen students who submitted artwork for the mural were selected. The mural is a compilation of several renderings under the theme “Franklin, past, present and future.” The mural was then drawn on an 8 x 8 piece of plywood and then cut into six inch squares for hundreds of kids to participate in painting the mural for its permanent installation under the foot bridge at Pinkerton Park.

The second addition is a 12 feet tall Kompan Spacenet. The hexagonal Spacenet offers compact bouncy climbing for many users at once. Kids both young and old can balance and work their way to the top and down, around and through the mesh work of the net. Children can build up their arm, core and leg strength. The Spacenet replaces some older playground equipment in the park.

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THE LITERACY COUNCIL IS NOW THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER The Literacy Council of Williamson County is now doing business as the Adult Learning Center. The organization’s new branding was unveiled at its annual Breakfast for Literacy event on August 25, 2015. “Adult” identifies the clients served by the organization. “Learning” is the result of all services provided, whether they relate to reading, math, language, or any other subject area. “Center” conveys a place of meeting and action -- this is a place where clients and volunteers come together for learning opportunities. According to census data, more than 10,000 adults in Williamson County lack a high school education. The Adult Learning Center, established in 1986 as the Literacy Council of Williamson County, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults in Williamson County through free programs that empower clients to develop reading, writing, conversation and math skills. Outreach programs include: • One-on-one tutoring in math, language arts, English as a second language, and high school equivalency • English as a second language conversation class • Small group math and language arts training • High school equivalency graduation ceremonies • On-site education at the county jail • And coming in fall 2015: citizenship classes For more information, go to adultlearningcenterwctn.org.

FCNB RANKS #4 IN BEST BANKS TO WORK FOR IN U.S. For the third consecutive year, First Citizens National Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For. First Citizens currently ranks 4th overall for banks across the entire United States, improving their ranking from 5th in 2014 and 6th in 2013. The program, which was initiated in 2013 to identify, recognize and honor the best banks to work for in the nation, is a project of American Banker and Best Companies Group. In all, 50 banks achieved “Best Bank” status in this third year for the program. To be considered for participation, banks had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements: • Have at least 50 employees working in the US; • Be a Commercial Bank, Thrift, Mutual Association, Mutual Savings Bank, Savings & Loan Association or a Savings Bank.

For more information on the Best Banks to Work For program, visit BestBankstoWorkFor.com or contact Jackie Miller at 877.455.2159.

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BRIGHTSTONE’S BOWLABILITY RESULTS SURPASS RECORDS!

BONE HEALTH CENTER NOW OPEN IN BRENTWOOD

BrightStone’s 7th annual “BOWLABILITY” was recently held at Franklin Family Entertainment Center, surpassing expectations and previous records by raising over $83,000! Funds raised from the evening support Middle Tennessee adults who live each day with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their families. A total of 78 teams with over 430 bowlers, comprised of friends, families, co-workers, church members, and organizations, participated in friendly bowling skills and in fundraising abilities.

BrightStone is a resource in the community providing job training and employment opportunities for adults who are developmentally and intellectually disabled. If you are interested in learning more or have any questions regarding partnership opportunities, please contact Tina Majors, Director of Fund Development, by phone at 615.790.4888 or by emailing tina.majors@brightstone.org. To learn more about BrightStone, visit brightstone.org.

A new center dedicated to improving bone health and muscle strength in adults opened in Brentwood on August 26, off of Ward Circle in Maryland Farms. The new OsteoStrong Brentwood center provides a non-invasive option to improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis, the most common bone disease in the US. In fact, Osteoporosis, often called the “silent disease”, affects 54 million Americans and causes an estimated two million broken bones each year.

OsteoStrong is a muscular-skeletal strengthening and rehabilitation system appropriate for all ages and conditioning levels. To learn more about OsteoStrong and to schedule an appointment for a free bonedensity scan, call the Brentwood center at 615.678.5566 and visit osteostrongmiddletn.com.

BUSINESS | Ribbon Cuttings Congratulations to these new Williamson County businesses and members of Williamson, Inc.

Neurogenx Nerve Center

AT&T

1177 Old Hickory Blvd Suite 203 Brentwood, TN

3021 Mallory Lane Franklin, TN

SOAR Adventure

Hardee’s in Spring Hill

3794 Carothers Pkwy Franklin, TN

4907 Main Street Spring Hill, TN

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BUSINESS | It’s Your Business

USING SEARCH MARKETING FOR YOUR BUSINESS Few brands reach a point where their name becomes powerful enough to define their product category. Names like Kleenex, Xerox, Band-aid, Jello and Coke almost immediately come to mind.

Google scaled that mountain long ago.

While there are many search engine options for consumers to choose from, Google still commands more than two-thirds of the U.S. search market share.

Today, the Google name has become more than just a website or a brand name, it is now a verb in our everyday vocabulary. Nobody “Bings” or “Yahoos” something – they “Google” it – even if they are using Bing or Yahoo to do so.

Your business can leverage Google’s power to reach more prospective customers. In addition to everyday organic search, businesses can use Google’s “AdWords” platform to create targeted, yet inexpensive, advertising. It’s a great way for your establishment to drive more business.

There’s an old adage in advertising dating back to the “Mad Men” days – half of my advertising works…I just don’t know which half.

But unlike traditional advertising (billboards, print ads, radio), in paid search everything is measurable.

The beauty of an AdWords campaign is control. You create the ads using keywords specific to your product or service. You can start and stop the campaign anytime you want. And, best of all, since an AdWords campaign is “pay-per-click” you only pay Google when a user actually clicks on one of your ads.

It is important that you identify the right keywords that tightly define what you’re trying to sell. What words would you search for if you were looking for your product? You’ll want to link your ads to a specific product landing page on your website. Make sure you include a call to action – online application, phone number, contact us form or shopping cart – and that will improve your ability to measure the success of your AdWords campaign.

And as the clicks (hopefully) start rolling in, you can use AdWords’ analytics platform to monitor, track and refine your campaign as needed. Promote seasonal products in season, test different offers and price points, or different ad language and see what pulls in the sales most effectively.

An effective AdWords campaign in conjunction with a search optimized website will ensure that all of those savvy “Googlers” in Williamson County will find your business first. Click.

Joe Harkins, Wheelhouse Marketing Advisors www.wheelhouseworks.com October 2015 | YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 101

COMMUNITY | YOUR Community Partner

Frank Odrobina

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HYUNDAI OF COOL SPRINGS

In this age of big box stores and on-line retail, it’s increasingly rare to find a local business owned and operated by a family who is actually from the area and takes the time to get to know every one of their customers. That’s what makes Hyundai of Cool Springs so special and so successful. Owned by Frank Odrobina, Hyundai of Cool Springs has positioned itself as a dealership where the priority is to take care of customers as opposed to just meeting a sales quota.

Odrobina and his wife operate the dealership under the philosophy that if you treat the customer right then the 300 Hyundai vehicles they stock will sell themselves. Hyundai has long been acknowledged as being at the vanguard of automotive innovation, incorporating the latest technology into wide range of models and making it available to drivers of all budget levels. Odrobina combines the appeal of the Hyundai line-up with his unique form of customer service to create a winning formula for success where everyone wins. Clearly, the Hyundai of Cool Springs way of doing business has paid off as the dealership has earned the rank of #1 for customer service in Middle Tennessee.

However, as much as Frank and his team enjoy serving their customers their true pleasure is serving their community. Under the leadership of Odrobina and his wife, Hyundai of Cool Springs donates time and resources to more than a dozen local worthy causes and charitable organizations. This spirit of community service comes directly from the top as Odrobina sincerely believes that the more one succeeds the more one should give back. Odrobina stated, “My friends and neighbors have given me their business, their loyalty and their trust so I’m happy to give something back.”

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When asked about the reasons behind his way of doing business Odrobina explained, “I’ve been in auto retail for 28 years and in that time I’ve learned that gaining a customer is like making a friend.

If you treat that person with honesty, courtesy and respect, you’ve established a relationship that could last a lifetime. While widely admired for his business success and his community spirit, Frank takes it all in stride emphasizing that when he comes down to it he’s just one member of this community trying to do right by his friends and neighbors. He invites anyone looking for a great selection of quality affordable transportation to come see him with trademark sign-off, “See ya’ neighbor!”

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LIFESTYLE | 5 Sense Living

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SENSE LIVING

Bringing you the 411 on the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of what touches you in Williamson County. Carpe Diem, y’all!

DINING

CITY WINERY

With Williamson county continuing to grow in the things it has to offer in food, music and culture, some may find it hard to find a reason to get out of their bubble. But if you have an itch to stretch a bit, I think I’ve found a new reason. You may have heard about City Winery as a concert venue, but did you know that you can go there for dinner, without seeing a concert, and enjoy the 400+ variety of wines from a glass, bottle or barrel, craft beers and specialty cocktails as well as their fine dining if you please? Created by Michael Dorf, the mind behind the iconic independent music venue “The Knitting Factory” in NYC, there is a sophistication here and no shortage of attention to detail for indulging all your senses. Aesthetically, you walk into expansive ceilings and rustic walls accented with oak barrels and a beautiful bar. It has that dark wine cellar feel but spacious and open…but not so overwhelmingly open that you feel exposed and awkward…more like the little hug that a hole in the wall venue provides! You can tell that the team is trained properly because they are so attentive. My server, Devon, was so patient as I perused the menu and explained all of the wonderful menu items to me more than once. Janelle, the Sommelier, met me with a glass of 104 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | October 2015

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

This was a special meal for many reasons but one that stands out to me is that I had, Janelle, the sommelier at my disposal to help me pair a wine to each dish at my request, which felt incredibly luxurious. First to come out were the lightly battered, crisp and creamy Risotto Balls…beer cheese and prosciutto blended into the creamy risotto, partnered with the graininess of mustard and adobe bbq dipping sauces, and paired with the sparkling white wine was a nice way to start the evening. Highly anticipated was

the Beet and Bacon flatbread…light crust topped with warm red beets nestled up to chèvre cheese. There are sprinkles of smoked bacon topped with arugula, the sweetness of a blueberry balsamic reduction and a shallot confit…all coming together leaving you happy and smiling. This was paired with the house Syrah from the tap which was light but with some legs leaving a velvety smooth finish on the pallet.

The main act was the grilled brook trout. You really taste the citrus of the lemon and fresh herbs that fill the fish making it vibrant with flavor.

With each bite, you get the soft notes of the yellow curry cous cous, grainey texture of almond butter juxtaposed with the braised fennel and finished with a sweet and savory tomato and corn ragout. Paired up with this one dish wonder was a fabulous Turkish White Blend that had a slight acidity to it with a nice finish. The bigger finish was the ridiculous dessert dish that included a dry chocolate cake served with malted milkshake flavored cookie crumbs, little pieces of chocolate toffee bar, a chocolate smear and served with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream….I feel like this would be an incredible dish to serve in a dine in the dark party….because it would be fun to guess all of the different flavors and because it was flat out sexy.

famous, it is to be successful because fame follows success and is less likely to dwindle,” she says. Fame is on her radar though, and she is driven to do the work to get there, saying: “I made a goal for myself to write 50 songs this year and I’ve written 89 so far.” Carmen’s influences range greatly from past to present. Past references are Chet Atkins, Charlie Daniels, Loretta Lynn and Bob Dylan but more modern influences are Nightbeds, Brandy Carlisle, Jason Isbell and Neil Carpenter; “That song, and that artist, totally changed everything for me.” And the song she heard that “changed everything from black and white to color” was Diamonds by Johnnyswim. All of these influences are evidence of the honesty and earnest in her songwriting and heartfelt performances. Check out her blog 6 String Stories and find out about when her new song “We Don’t Need Money” is out and where’s she’s playing next at carmenbrandy.com.

ART MUSIC

CARMEN BRANDY

ERIC BUECHEL

Nashville and the surrounding area’s art scene has been on a growth spurt that doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon. We are lucky to have the opportunity to be part of such growth because it provides with a rich mix of cultural viewing opportunities. Eric Buechel grew up in New Jersey right outside of Manhattan where he knew he had a passion for painting. Taking notes from his talented artist and ship modeler father, he began honing his craft and putting in over 35,000 hours doing what he loved to become the artist he wanted to be. After graduating from DuCret School of Art, he attended Broward College in South Florida where he achieved a degree in Fine Arts. He returned to NYC for a short time and then decided to move to TN after selling his company to set up a gallery, cafe and art restoration

Here is what I kind of knew about Carmen Brandy before we talked…..she’s a young, sweet, smart and talented girl from Tampa Bay. What I walked away knowing about her is she’s rich in fervor, beautifully spiritual, driven for success defining it differently than you think, and an emotionally authentic performer and songwriter beyond her years, “I don’t claim to be a prolific songwriter or singer but I want people to feel what I’m saying and to see that I’m passionate”. An up and coming performer and songwriter in Nashville, she is already getting noticed by the people you want to get noticed by and is on the road to success. But Carmen doesn’t define success as making a lot of money or being at the top of the charts. “The biggest thing I want with my music is not to be October 2015 | YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 105

studio and be a single dad. Of course, as we hear too often, this pinnacle of his life is when he received the diagnosis of stage 4 non-hodgkin Lymphoma. Buechel is now cancer free but shared that even through the difficult three years of treatment there were very few days that he didn’t think of his art. Buechel admittedly has dabbled in many things, but he read something about Davinci’s biggest regret being that he didn’t stick to what he did best which was paint. ”That changed me,” he says, so he began focusing all of his energy on his art.

His biggest influences are Rembrandt, Rockwell and Gerhard Richter the visual artist. Buechel adores working with the multi-dimensional labor intensive hyper-realism paintings and it shows. His Van Gogh portrait, which was exhibited in the Knoxville Airport for their Art in Airports Exhibit, was purchased two days before the painting was even put on exhibit, by a private buyer. It has 16 layers of glaze done to “develop a depth on the surface, a luminosity that starts to glow.” He won Best in Show for his Franklin Mercantile portrait at The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade 2015 and it can be found hanging in the Local Color Gallery in Nashville. Buechel has turned down New York galleries because he says “I think Nashville is the place, it’s quickly becoming a hub for art.”

CULTURE

NASHVILLE OPERA

Come with me behind the velvet curtains to expose you to our very own Nashville Opera. It’s a true privilege to have this in our own backyard. John Hoomes (a fellow Williamson County resident), CEO and Artistic Director, brings a flare and flavor to the stage. His production of Elmer Gantry gained him notoriety in the New York Times as being “An Operatic Miracle...in Nashville.”

Known by his performers as a rockstar in this industry, he is completely approachable and full of knowledge that he shares openly to provide context that shapes these awesome performances. This season’s opening show is Puccini’s Turandot with Othalie Graham (Princess Turandot) and Jonathan Burton (Prince Calaf ) who are both extremely accomplished. For those who haven’t seen an opera, Turandot, has been described as “the gateway performance to opera.” Full of intensity and emotion the opening act kicks off with fear, intrigue and of course some heads will roll.

Hoomes shares that he has a love for dark and intense shows with lots of musicality but with an emphasis on the acting performance as well.

As I watched the two leads rehearse their rolls, I can feel the power of Othalie’s voice which is considered a Dramatic Soprano and literally shook me to my core with intensity as she shows Prince Calaf her anger. This woman is fierce….she’s approachable and strong and gorgeous and it is evident that she knows the character of Turandot and what she suffers with on the inside. Turandot is a beautiful princess who suffers a cold heart and Othalie projects the integrity of this juxtaposition with such expertise that it looks effortless. Jonathan Burton’s presence is that of handsome and boyish charm with a tenor voice that is buttery and powerful as he en captures beautifully the need for Calaf to let her know his feelings for her. They communicate with each other through the language of music and emotion. This is a story of love and emotion and inner struggles that people juggle with in relationships. Don’t go getting sappy on me though….think of the Rock and Roll Roller coaster from 0-60 immediately kicking you into a musical ride that will keep you on your toes the entire trip.

Nashville Opera has their very own orchestra made up of local musicians. Some of the musicians are session players and Hoome’s thinks it’s kind of neat that “by day they are in the studio recording albums with the likes of Willie Nelson and then they are working with the opera, that’s just unique to Nashville”.

SOCIAL | 9-11 Memorial Tribute Story Submitted & Photography by Melanie Marshall Franklin Police Officers and Firefighters held a ceremony on the morning of September 11th at the Franklin Police Department to pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 attacks on America. Chief Faulkner and Chief Garzarek say this is an important day for police officers and firefighters to come together, and join with the community to remember those lost.

FALL IS A GREAT TIME FOR A WALKING TOUR!

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COMMUNITY | YOUR Education

BY ANNIE OSTEEN

PHOTOS BY JODI RALL

From the refuge of our back porch, my husband and I gazed in the direction of the not so distant lights of the Centennial High School football field a few weeks ago as the local boys from Franklin and Centennial etched history in the collective memories of those in attendance. Each team struggled to win while each player strived to create an echo of greatness in the minds of fans, friends and family.

The only echo I can still hear, however, is the familiar voices over the hometown radio airwaves calling the game. One in particular was the voice of WAKM’s Stormy Mitchell saying “bless his heart” after one of the gridiron gladiators received a punishing blow in the backfield.

In the most southern of ways, he filled in the gaps to which our eyes could not see.

High school football games are as American as apple pie. The crispness of fall, the sound of the drum cadence as the band marches on the field for the national anthem, and the smell of a freshly manicured field are woven into the memory of the spectators and participants. It is a social gathering that combines fellowship with competition. It’s an atmosphere of pride for the parents of children participating in the pageantry either on the field as a player, playing musically at halftime or shouting cheers from the sidelines. The recognizable southern broadcaster’s voice infuses the Friday night lights with player line-ups with an array of kind words given for the local business sponsors that inevitably mixes with the voices of teenagers chatter in the background.

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The experience and drama which unfolds each Friday night beginning in September until the first week of December is the orchestrated athleticism produced by strength training, endurance drills, scrimmages, and inters quad simulated games that prepare the players for Fridays’ center stage. There is a sense of tremendous pride among the boys who are destined to become men as they buckle their chin strap each week waiting to participate under the lights while being a part of a high school football team—a dream many little boys grow up thinking about.

My husband still bows his chest out a bit when he talks of the years he played football, or maybe I should say exercised his Friday night sideline pass. In 1986, his 6’0” and 130 pounds soaking wet, bruised head to toe frame was exactly where he wanted to be…close to the game. His undefeated team plaque and mint condition mothballscented #82 jersey still hangs in his closest, just as it does in many other closets of men across America. There are countless men, like my husband, that believe the experience and participation of being

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on a team was just as important, with just as many valuable lessons as the actual playing time. The experience of high school football has its own uniqueness from towns small to large but several nonnegotiable rules apply. First and foremost it is and always will be, a passionate sport and a source of spirit in our community. Most counties have limited teams but uniquely Williamson County maintains an entire conference of teams and includes a deep well of notable players within its borders. Those that have followed Williamson County football closely throughout the years can recall Fred Lane Jr. rushing the football for an amazing 7.5 yards per carry his senior year at Franklin High School in the early 1990’s. Others will recollect the quarterbacking performance of T.C. Jennings that led Ravenwood to a Class 5A state championship in 2005. Troy Fleming would indeed be highlighted as monumental during his tenure at Battle Ground Academy as he finished his high school football career as the second all-time yards gainer in high school history for the nation before going onto to play for the Volunteers and later the Tennessee Titans. McDonald Oden from Springhill High School, also a noted former Williamson County high school football star, went on to play with the Cleveland Browns in the early 1980’s. These players have etched their names in the world of sports history because of the superb start they got under the Friday night lights here in Williamson County.

The experience of playing the game stays with players for life.

Players are known to have said that the voices of their past coaches have lived on with them for a lifetime. Life lessons of courage, hard work, suffering, and determination are all part of the sport. The influences of Coaches Howard Gamble, Jack Daniel, Ron and Tom Crawford have all left their lasting mark in the development of Williamson County players throughout the years and because of that, the Friday night lights in this county will always be bright for the rest of us to enjoy.

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COMMUNITY | YOUR Kids

TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN TO BE

CHARITABLE

BY GINGER JONES

and want to do something about that hurt.

You can encourage these emotions by teaching children to look at any given situation through someone else’s eyes. Ask them how they would feel if they were hungry or had to go without the things they cherish, like toys on Christmas morning. If they can tap into those feelings and recognize that they are blessed with many things that others are not, they’ll soon want to do something about it. All it takes is asking what they would like to do to help.

You’ll find that they’ll come up with creative responses and interesting ideas on how to be charitable.

Writer Simone de Beauvoir once said, “That’s what I consider true generosity: You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing.” Being generous and charitable isn’t a hard lesson for children to learn, as they’ll easily see that the rewards speak for themselves. All it takes is modeling this behavior to children through fun and charitable activities and an understanding of empathy.

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The easiest way to teach your young ones to be charitable is to model this behavior for yourself. Keep a box that you’ve decorated together in your home and throughout the month, gather things you don’t need. This can be toys or clothes they’ve grown out of, or canned goods, but whatever it is gather it at the end of every month and give them options of different charities to donate to. Explain to them what the different charities are for, and ask them to put themselves in the shoes of the people receiving your donations. Tell them how much they’re helping and what a difference they’re making, all while they’re having fun picking and choosing what to donate and where to donate it to! It’s a great lesson in showing them how they can take control of being charitable; it isn’t just you telling them what to do. It’s all of you working together to help someone in need.

You should teach your children that though giving away gifts and money is important and does so much good, it isn’t just those things that make up charity. They can be generous and charitable every day without

spending a dime or giving a single thing away. Charity can be as simple as picking something up for someone who’s dropped it, doing an extra favor for a friend who is having a hard time, or saying a kind word to someone who might be feeling down. Anything to lift someone’s spirits is charitable and kind, and it’s important that your kids practice these little lessons in giving every day. They can make it a goal each morning when they get up to do one charitable thing throughout the course of their day, and everyone can share when they come home what they did for someone else.

It’s not just great for your kids - it’s great for parents, too! The harder they see you trying, the harder they’ll want to try, as well.

YOU GIVE YOUR ALL, AND YET YOU ALWAYS FEEL AS IF IT COSTS YOU NOTHING. The most important thing about teaching young ones to be charitable is to help them understand that by giving something away, whether it be toys or their time, they aren’t actually losing anything. In fact, they’ve gained something; whether it be strength of character, a new friend, or the satisfaction of a job well done, charity isn’t a one-way street. Everyone wins.

Jones Speech Therapy 615.614.8833 508 Autumn Springs Court, Suite 1A Franklin, TN 37067

COMMUNITY | In Your Backyard

GET YOUR

FRIGHTON PUMPKIN PATCHES & CORN MAZES

Gentry’s Farm

1974 Hwy 96 West, Franklin, TN www.GentryFarm.com This seventh generation farm has been owned by our family for over 165 years and brings a fall tradition to families each year. Visit the farm this fall and pick your pumpkin, see the livestock, take hayrides, walk the corn maze and more!

It’s October and it’s time to get your fright on! Williamson County offers up several fall fun events.

Here is some of what your community has in store for you to celebrate all of the fall frights and delights this season has to offer.

Cooper Trooper Foundation’s Pumpkin Patch Corner of Cool Springs Blvd & Mallory Lane, Franklin, TN www.CooperTrooper.org

The Copper Trooper Foundation’s 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser is October 3-31. Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, sizes, and colors, as well as corn stalks are available. The Pumpkin Patch also offers a free kid’s area every Saturday and Sunday.

Wilson Family Farm

4809 Byrd Lane, College Grove, TN 615.587.2676 Pick your own pumpkins from the patches on the Century Farm, take a tractor pulled

Spooks & Coupes

Williamson County Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN www.WCParksAndRec.com This family fun event will feature a trunk or treat from 30 classic cars on the river trail on October 17 from 6pm-8:30pm. Wear your costumes and visit the Haunted Forest of Disney villains. Make a craft and enjoy entertainment!

Fairview Halloween Blowout hayride to tour the farm, and a do the corn maze. Great for the whole family!

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Barktoberfest

Fairview Recreation Complex 2714 Fairview Blvd, Fairview, TN www.WCParksAndRec.com

Join in for a spooky evening on October 17 from 6pm-8pm for families. There will be carnival games, costume contests, prizes, a balloon drop and more spooky fun!

The Park at Harlinsdale Farm - 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN www.TnBarktoberfest.com

Pumpkinfest

Celebrate this spooky season with your pups, too! Celebrating its 7th year on October 17, Barktoberfest is for dogs and their people and will feature food trucks, a pet adoption fair, vendor booths and costume contests!

The 29th Annual Pumpkinfest is taking place on October 24 from 10am-6pm.

Festivities will include vendors, live music, children’s activities, a chili cook-off, a costume contest and so much more!

Historic Downtown Franklin www.HistoricFranklin.com

SOCIAL | Your Williamson Mixer Sponsored Event

Story & Photography by K. York The Your Williamson September Mixer was hosted by FirstBank at Five Points downtown Franklin. Friends gathered to enjoy good company, the chance to win awesome door prizes and sample delectable delights prepared by Puffy Muffin.

Networking, socializing and staying on top of what is going on in Williamson Country is what we are all about! It’s a monthly event so come join us for the fun.

Brother Henry, Bess & Tim Kearns

Beth Furbush, Debbie Martin & Rene Gould

Michael Barker & Stacey Watson

Susan Hilgendorf & Dianne Petty

Bret Robbe & Robin Barnes

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Tom Jones & Janet James

Reagan & Riley Sheridan

Lee & John Perrett

Brenda & J Edward Campbell

Lizzy Isaacs, Adam Sanner & Emily Barnes

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Nan Puetz & Laura Westbrook

Ann Frances Barker, Clarissa Weathers & Ashley Roberts

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YW MONTHLY | Williamson County Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW? HALLOWEEN SUPERSTITIONS EXCERPTED FROM AMERICANFOLKLORE.NET

Black cats have often been identified as witches’ familiars.

Crossing paths with a black cat on Halloween could be a sign of a witch nearby.

If you see bats flying around your house on Halloween inside or out- it is a sign of ghosts and spirits nearby.

If you see a ghost, walk around it nine times, and it will disappear.

If you hear foot steps behind you on this night, don’t look back. It may be the dead following you. Turning back could mean that you will soon join the dead.

A burning candle inside a jack-olantern on Halloween keeps evil spirits and demons at bay.

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