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YOUR WILLIAMSON | APRIL 2017 . VOLUME V – ISSUE 57
FEATURES
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Spring Fashion Christine A. Moore, Milliner to the Races
25 Fashionable You Spring In to Steeplechase Fashion
42 Home & Garden HH Ventures Construction & Bloom Outdoors Environments
48 Home & Garden Edible Elegance
52 Battle of Triune Relive History at Kings’ Chapel
70 Interior Thinking No Place Like ReFresh Home
75 Home & Garden SERVPRO of Williamson County ON THE COVER Hannah Tomlin showcases a stunning red hat by Christine A. Moore Millinery – the Official Milliner of the Iroquois Steeplechase – with a beautiful backdrop of Percy Warner Park. Photography by Melissa DelRossi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Beauty Junkie with Julie Jorgensen Your Best Self with Connie Haley Distinctively Southern Wedding with Alyssa Dicicco Let’s Get Physical with Alison Kanaby Up the Road Pick Your Own The Lady Entertains with Krista Ehret From Our House to Yours The Sugar Shack A Southern Gentleman Is with Doug Regen
Social Secretary
Your Bone Vivant
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Socially Yours
Did You Know?
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Taste of Williamson
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Ballet Ball
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In Your Backyard Closet Clean-Out Charitable Self Habitat’s Women Build Days Gone By with Rick Warwick Your Community Partner Tractor Supply Company A Little Something Extra Hop In To Easter Your Kids with Ginger Jones Your Education with Annie Osteen News from Williamson County Schools
30 Here Comes the Brides 36 Denim & Diamonds 37 Free the Trees 56 Button Ball 64 Habitat Women Build Kick-off
62 62 Styling Your Everyday with Katie Jacobs 82 86 92 90
Eat, Drink & Be Merry with Miss Daisy King A Spirited Conversation with City Winery Arts & Culture Main Street Festival Pours & Palates Zolo’s Italian Restaurant
66 Changing Lives by Making Waves
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72 Your Williamson March Mixer 74 Hard Bargain Annual Celebration 87 Whiskey Warmer 88 Main Street Brewfest 89 Ringside for Kids 93 Strings & Stories 95 New Hope Academy Unplugged
BUSINESS
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Letter from the Publisher
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38 Your Real Estate with the Williamson County Association of Realtors 76 Your Business Partner with Williamson, Inc. 79 We’re In the Money with Guardian Financial
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MONTHLY | Publisher’s Letter
Spring Homecoming Dear Readers, April showers bring May flowers and also, the much longed for onset of spring. Yes, there will be a few more colder temperature days to remind us we live in Tennessee, but trees are turning green, flowers are blooming and everyone’s mind turns to the outdoors! Most of us are also thinking a lot about our homes as we enter this month. Time for spring-cleaning! So many things on that list, including changing out the closets. Thus, leading to the annual, what do I not wear anymore and can therefore give away? Cobwebs and dust, unrecognized prior to the bright light of spring upon them, in the far corners of our homes, get scrubbed and polished. We clean up our dreary and dead yards, preparing with fertilizer, mulch and planting for the new season of growth and rebirth. We tackle inside repairs, maintenance, bug spraying, changing out the batteries in the smoke detectors, pressure
wash the patio; so many chores all about making our homes even more appealing both for ourselves and of course to the outside world as well.
“A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” – Anonymous
For me, and I suspect most of you, the spring-cleaning and home chores are actually fun. It is always gratifying to make something shinier than it was before. Always fulfilling to plant and see the fruits of our labors. I personally am not a gardener… I can kill a potted plant faster than anything, however this year we are setting about doing some gardening ourselves. Graduating from the pre-planted pot of herbs bought at Kroger over the winter (also killed quickly), to a full-fledged patch of garden where hopefully, tomatoes, peppers and herbs will thrive and provide satisfaction to our nonexistent green thumbs this year! I will also be working to add to the small rose garden
I inherited in our yard. They survived the winter so perhaps there is hope! Like you, we are getting to the business of our “home and garden.” All the while, enjoying the outdoors - and plenty of events. April may also be one of the busiest months of the social season in Williamson County. And it’s always the best time of year for fashion. Even Miss Keeling is getting into the spirit of spring fashion as she “modeled” hats for the Iroquois Steeplechase, in this month’s Fashionable You. I see a little Kentucky Derby girl in my future for sure. Shelly Robertson Birdsong shelly@robertsonmediagroup.com
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ALYSSA DICICCO
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Alyssa is the owner and blogger for Nashville Bride Guide - a wedding blog dedicated to helping Nashville brides plan their weddings. You can visit the blog at NashvilleBrideGuide.com or contact Alyssa at alyssa@nashvillebrideguide.com.
Krista is an event designer and co-owner of Southern Soiree, a full service event and wedding planning company. She also enjoys bringing beauty into everyday life.
Jenelle is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and earned an Advanced Certificate of Wine & Spirits. She’s an active member of the Nashville Wine Guild and offers 10+ years of wine sales and service from all over New York City, Los Angeles and Nashville.
Connie is a certified life coach that specializes in helping people love the life they have and from there, create the life they always envisioned. She will show readers ways to find peace and calm.
Katie 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.
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Alex Jones is a Certified Financial Planner with Guardian Financial passionately helping people retire comfortably and stay retired. Alex lives in Franklin with his wife Amber and two daughters and is part of the Dave Ramsey SmartVestor program.
Ginger is a Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner of Jones Therapy Services, which provides speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy in nine locations across Middle and East Tennessee.
CHARLANE OLIVER Your Business Partner
Charlane is a freelance writer, public relations strategist and the Director of Communication at Williamson, Inc., the community and economic development organization for Williamson County. As the voice of the Williamson, Inc., she uses her expertise to drive key marketing and branding strategies to a network of over 1,400 businesses.
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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!
DOUG REGEN
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Alison is a family practice physician, marathon runner, swimmer and a fun-loving mother of three. Alison will be bringing advice and tips on health and fitness.
Tennessee’s “First Lady of Southern Cooking,” Daisy 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.
RICK WARWICK
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Days Gone By
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Rick has lived in Williamson County since 1970 and has been serving our community for many years. He currently serves as the Williamson County Historian at the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County.
With more than 25 years of business experience in marketing, negotiating and customer service. Lisa has been an active member of WCAR since becoming a member in 2007. She is currently a Managing Broker with Benchmark Realty, LLC.
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Friends & Fashion
Music City Center | 10am childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org/friendsandfashion
GET CONNECTED Have you seen the new spring signs around Franklin’s Main Street?
The 27th Annual Friends & Fashion, supporting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, is an event not to miss! With spring fashions by Belk, the day includes shopping, an auction, a luncheon and the fashion show. Professional models will showcase Belk’s spring line, but the stars of the show are the child models, all of whom have been patients at the Children’s Hospital.
Stars & Strikes
Kings Bowl America Cool Springs | 6:15pm highhopesforkids.org
The 2nd Annual Stars & Strikes celebrity bowling tournament, benefiting High Hopes Development Center, is shaping up to be another fantastic evening with celebrities bowling and performing to support others within the community! This star-studded, red carpet event presents each guest with made-from-scratch fare, innovative cocktails and craft beer, a luxury gaming room, an intimate concert in the “Whiskey Room Live,” and the spirited competition of the celebrity bowling tournament.
Our own Catherine Royka made waves running in this shark costume.
A Vintage Affair
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The 17th Annual A Vintage Affair events will feature a unique experience each night. The Meet the Vintner dinner will kick off the three nights of events, and “A Vintage Affair goes Country” at Green’s Grocery in Leiper’s Fork is the second evening of events. The Main Event is the third and final night and will take place at The Factory at Franklin. A Vintage Affair is designated to bring together the people of Williamson County who share a passion for wine and giving back to those in need.
COMING NEXT ISSUE
The May Issue Our annual issue dedicated to honoring the ladies, look for special profiles featuring outstanding women in our community, Mother’s Day and more. We celebrate our 6th Anniversary in print, with a look back at the stories and people we have highlighted. Summer travel planning, great events and so much more!
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Percy Warner Park was the perfect setting for our Iroquois Steeplechase fashion shoot.
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A premier equestrian show jumping competition featuring top riders and horses from across the nation. Tractor Supply Company Presents
Date: SATURDAY, June 3, 2017 Time: Gates Open at 3:00 pm • Competition Begins at 5:00 pm Cost: General Admission: $15.00 (children under ten: free) Location: Brownland Farm • 1155 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN. Patron Tables: Front Row Table: $1,500 • Second Row Table: $1,200 All proceeds benefit Saddle Up!, serving children and youth with disabilities through the power of the horse.
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SOCIAL | Taste of Williamson Sponsored Event
Photography by Braden Winfree Taste of Williamson is an annual food sampling event that features the best food and beverages around Williamson County. Held at CoolSprings Galleria and hosted by Nissan, all ticket proceeds from the event benefit United Way of Williamson County and its partners. Guests had the opportunity to meet chefs, sample various wines and beers, taste local restaurant offerings and enjoy musical entertainment as they explored the numerous stations set up by local Williamson County restaurants. To learn more about Taste of Williamson and United Way of Williamson County, visit tasteofwilliamson.com or uwwc.org.
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LIFESTYLE | Beauty Junkie
RUNWAY TO SIDEWALK BY JULIE JORGENSEN
As they say, spring has sprung y’all. There’s nothing like the onset of spring to usher in new beginnings, and makeup trends are no exception. Now, to be fair, the vast majority of runway looks are taken to the extreme (glittery eyebrows, anyone?). But like the clothes typically modeled on the runway, the makeup on the models can easily be integrated into the lives of us “normal” folks with relative ease and with a little guidance. I’m here to guide, so let’s dive right in, shall we? Let’s start with the foundation to a fresh spring (pun intended) face, glowing skin. Pretty skin will never go out of style, but this season the runways really put an emphasis on that elusive glow with highlighters and sparkly creams. Fortunately, this trend is easily adaptable with a good highlighter. Be it a chubby pencil, a cream, powder or a highlighter can impart a glistening “lift” to your skin like nothing else. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector and Nars The Multiple, are my favorites, and it’s all about strategic placement: cheekbones, brow bones, the bridge of the nose, the inner corners of your eyes and the fullest part of your bottom lip over top of your lipstick. Voilà - fresh, gorgeous skin!
The old saying goes that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and this is the perfect time to play up those pretty peepers. Bright, bold eyeshadow and dark, smudgy eyeliner are all the rage right now, but don’t go overboard and try to sport the two trends at the same time. Sexy, “I-slept-in” eyeliner is best with a bare eyelid. Mixing basic black with a softer hue like silver or purple, makes this fad more accessible. Conversely, a pop of color on your eyelids should be left alone except for a sweep of mascara. If you’re skittish about both trends, marry the two and look for a bright, bold eyeliner and apply a discreet line just above your eyelashes. A pastel hue will make your eyes look fresh and vibrant, but avoid pink - unless you’d like to look like you’re battling the flu. If even the idea of flashy eyeliner freaks you out, transfer this trend to your nails. A pop of purple or pale green or light blue is just as on-trend as the more extreme examples. Lastly, don’t be afraid to give ‘em some lip this spring. A statement lip was all over the runways, and no shades were excluded. Extreme hues aside, almost every daring lip color can be interpreted into our daily makeup routine. Follow this rule: the sheerer the finish, the more realistic and accessible the shade. If you’re choosing a dark, dramatic color for your pout, stick with a finish without glitter or sparkle to keep things sophisticated. A bright mauve or raspberry is perfect for us fair-skinned gals with blue undertones, while a true red or coral looks beautiful on neutral complexions. Take a page from my book to make sure your blush matches your pucker by dabbing your lipstick onto the apples of your cheeks and blending with your fingertips to a sheer finish. Here’s the thing y’all - the fashion runways always show the most extreme trends when it comes to makeup, but that doesn’t mean we can’t integrate them into our routines. In fact, I think the ladies of Williamson County have a particular flair for making the outlandish accessible with our own trademark flourish. So, strut your stuff with these new fads knowing that you’re able to make them your own in the most beautiful way. Cheers to that! Love,
The Beauty Junkie A statement lip was all over the runways, and no shades were excluded. 18 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW BENEFITING MONROE CARELL JR. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT VANDERBILT
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LIFESTYLE | Your Best Self
WISDOM OF THE The Cahill Family
BY CONNIE HALEY LIFE COACHING
Spring has finally arrived in Tennessee. Flowering quince, forsythia and daffodils are in bloom; nature’s proof that another winter is behind us. My personal favorite are the daffodils. There is a grouping of them, sprinkled haphazardly along a wood line, that I pass every morning. As I monitor their daily growth, eager to see the cheerful, yellow flowers unfold, I realize that this simple plant also holds great wisdom that we can apply to our own lives.
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Healthy daffodils can survive even the worst winter – So can we. Trials and tribulations are part of the human experience. We make our situations worse by thinking things shouldn’t be happening to us, instead of surrendering to the fact that they are. We try and control other people instead of using our energy to control the things we can, which is always our own thinking and behavior. We complain instead of looking for the lesson. If we nurture ourselves in mind, body and spirit, cultivate healthy relationships and ask for help, we can develop personal resilience. Fostering a strong root system will enable us to blossom brighter when the problems have passed and leave us more prepared to handle the next, inevitable, winter storm.
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Saturday, May 6th | 4 – 8 PM Westhaven Golf Club, Franklin, TN Run For the Roses coverage, Mint Juleps, traditional Derby fare, live band, dancing, equestrian games and competitions, silent auction. To purchase tickets, go to WomenOfWilliamson.org
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A daffodil is content being a daffodil – It isn’t ashamed of who it is. It doesn’t compare itself to a rose. How many of us are totally comfortable in our own skin? We compare ourselves to others and berate ourselves for not living up to some unknown set of standards. We try and manage people’s perception of us until we aren’t even sure who we are. Instead of concentrating on the people that love and appreciate us, we worry about the folks that don’t. We subject ourselves to “if only” thinking. If we were only: thinner, richer, smarter, etc., then we would be happy. There’s always room for personal growth, but accepting and appreciating ourselves for who we are is what creates an inner peace and joy. Focusing on our unique gifts and talents and sharing them with the world will make our lives blossom. A daffodil freely accepts the sun’s love – it doesn’t hustle for its worthiness like humans do. We forget that we are all inherently worthy just by being here. We don’t feel lovable. This blocks us from freely accepting love from other people, or even our Maker. We put constraints on how love should look and question if we deserve it. We close our hearts and wonder why we feel miserable. Think how bright and cheerful our planet would be if we all opened our hearts and stepped into our self-worth without question. Imagine if we all gave and received love freely? As you watch the Earth awaken this year and enjoy the arrival of spring, I hope you will be in awe of nature’s beauty and the wisdom it holds for all of us. Even from the daffodils!
SOCIAL | Ballet Ball Photography by Haley Anthony The Ballet Ball, Nashville Ballet’s most elegant annual fundraiser, brings together more than 600 of Nashville’s most well-known patrons of the arts. The gala event is held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and includes cocktails, a gourmet dinner and a performance by Nashville Ballet with special guest music artists. This year’s musical entertainment included performances from the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Muddy Magnolias and Shannon Sanders, featuring original choreography by Nashville Ballet Artistic Director and CEO, Paul Vasterling. Last year the Nashville Ballet’s Outreach and Education programs reached more than 43,000 children in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Funds raised by the Ballet Ball, expands the reach of these programs and the Nashville Ballet’s positive community impact. To learn more about the Nashville Ballet, visit nashvilleballet.com.
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FASHION FAUX-PAS
Wearing White Before Easter
reading today’s Emily Post blog, I see that even Miss Emily has loosened her hold on the most time-honored of traditions. But Emily wasn’t southern - was she? I think not as you can see from this excerpt from emilypost.com:
Oh the annual quandary - spring comes to Middle Tennessee and everyone longs for sundresses, seersucker and flip-flops. But seriously people, didn’t your momma ever teach you anything? While we might see 80’s in March, there is definitely a true southern fashionista rule that you simply do not don your warmer attire (and especially the forboden color of white or linen), before Easter and after Labor Day. That is just the rule. Of course, in
Back in Emily’s day - the early 1900s - the summer season was bracketed by Memorial Day and Labor Day. Society flocked en masse from town house to seaside “cottage” or mountain “cabin” to escape the heat. City clothes were left behind in exchange for lighter, whiter, summer outfits. Come fall and the return to the city, summer clothes were put away and more formal city clothes donned once more. It was an age when there was a dress code for practically every occasion, and the signal to mark the change between summer resort clothes and clothing worn for the rest of the year was encapsulated in the dictum “No white after Labor Day.” And it stuck. Now of course you can wear white after Labor Day, and it makes perfect sense to do so in climates where September’s temperatures are hardly fall-like. It’s more about fabric choice
today than color. Even in the dead of winter in northern New England the fashionable wear white wools, cashmeres, jeans, and down-filled parkas. The true interpretation is “wear what’s appropriate - for the weather, the season or the occasion.” Well Emily I beg to differ - “dress the season not the weather,” has always been my mantra when it comes to clothing. I definitely hate having to pick through my closet come end of March or even into April (when Easter falls late), and find the lightest fabric of black pants or navy dress. Yes, it’s hard not to want to throw on those fabulous wedges you haven’t worn since August, but please refrain. It just makes the spring fashion glory all the more glorious when come Easter morning, you arise to a new dawn of fashion in pastels and white and all colors of the rainbow. Those flips flops and sandals will still be there to greet you. Just make sure to get a good spray tan and pedicure before you raise your hemline and show those toes!
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SOCIAL | Sunday with Friends Sponsored Event
Photography by Braden Winfree Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt hosted an afternoon of fun and philanthropy at Belk in CoolSprings Galleria to support the Children’s Hospital. The event’s theme, “Passport to Spring Break,” included various activities for the whole family, including art projects, various games and the opportunity to walk a runway during a mini fashion show. Attendees also learned the importance of philanthropy by assembling goody bags for hospitalized children. To learn more about Sunday with Friends and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, visit childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org/friends.
Jordyn & Jylan Jeter
Jessica Horne, Miller Schmonsky, Chomp, Megan Horne, Reese Smith & Jennifer Smith
Madeline & Allison Demarcus
Catherine & Brian Laskaris
Journes & Casey Hester
Lilly Farley, Kennedy & Taylor Millslagle, Olivia Stanley, Anna LanMcmillian & Ryman Guenther
Allison Martinez, Amy Howell, Riley Martinez, L-Jay Martinez & Carol Maxson
Bennett & Wally Conyers
Katy, Eli & James Henry & Grace Burgess
FEATURE | Spring Fashion
CHRISTINE A. MOORE MILLINERY OFFICIAL MILLINER OF THE 2017 IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE
Above: Christine A. Moore Right: Sketch of the “Arlie” hat CHRISTINE A. MOORE MILLINERY 110 WEST 34TH STREET, SUITE 1009 NEW YORK, NY 10001 212.279.1775 | CAMHATS.COM
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Established in 1994, Christine A. Moore Millinery is based in New York City, located on 34th Street between the fashion and accessories districts. Although Christine designs a wide range of women’s and men’s hats, she is best known for her explosive racing styles designed for the Kentucky Derby, two of which are in the Kentucky Derby Museum. In 2009 she partnered with Churchill Downs and Mattel to design the official Barbie derby hat, and in that same year her hats were used in the official Kentucky Derby poster. She has designed Oaks and Derby hats for Kentucky’s former First Lady Jane K. Beshear and Preakness hats for former Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake of Baltimore. Christine has been on the TODAY Show six times live from Churchill Downs where NBC calls her “the milliner to the Triple Crown.” She is the official milliner for Breeders’ Cup and the Iroquois Steeplechase, featured designer at the Preakness Stakes, Keeneland and the Florida Derby. Christine has worked closely with America’s Best Racing and Longines, helping to highlight fashion trends at many racing events across the country. Christine A. Moore Millinery has worked with corporations such as Longines, Under Armour, Bare Essentials, Navistar, Grey Goose and CXI to name a few. Christine’s hats have graced many magazine covers including InStyle with Katy Perry, Vanity Fair with Jennifer Lopez, Sophisticated Living, SENSE Magazine, the Baltimore Sun and was the first milliner to be showcased on the cover of Churchill Downs Magazine. In the fall of 2009 Christine was named the ‘official hat designer’ for the prestigious Naples Botanical Garden and has since partnered for prestigious events like the Central Park Conservancy, the Trust for the National Mall and the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Christine’s hats have been showcased on many television shows including Nashville, The Carrie Diaries, Gossip Girl and Horse Players. Her hats are available at the finest boutiques throughout the country and can locally be found at Gus Mayer in Nashville next to The Mall at Green Hills. Other collections include the Blake Collection for men, casual collections for Fall, Winter and Resort and a Desert Collection unveiled at “Taste of the World,” a Breeders’ Cup 2016 event at Warner Bros. Studios. Each hat in her collection has a drawstring in the grosgrain (hat band) to adjust for size and comfort. Each of her straw creations is hand-dyed to the desired color, blocked on wooden forms, wired, lined and handmade trim applied adding a quality finishing touch to her designs. Christine A. Moore Millinery is known for their fine finishing work, attention to detail and customer relations. Her designs are light in weight giving a softer wearable feeling. Each hat is individually made with great care in the USA.
FEATURE| Fashionable You
Spring in to
fashions Styled by Anna Robertson Ham Photography by Melissa DelRossi
CAMERON ANDERSON
Cameron adds a pop of pink to this fun look with the Christine A. Moore Millinery “Sybil” fascinator. The fascinator is paired with the Shoshanna Minerva Dress in black with geo motif lace pop-over the bodice, and a black stretch crepe combo under skirt, finished with a combo solid ruffle detail at neck and arm. Available at Gus Mayer.
As spring appears on the horizon, middle Tennessee becomes horse country and fashion country! Some of the country’s finest equine events are held here and around the region in spring, so it’s time to gather your hats, seersucker and plaid! We partnered with Belk, Gus Mayer and the Official Milliner of the 2017 Iroquois Steeplechase, Christine A. Moore Millinery, to give you a sneak peek at fashion for a day at the races!
HANNAH TOMLIN
Hannah is a show-stopper in scarlet with a Christine A. Moore Millinery’s “Lettie” hat paired with LIKELY Eleanor Dress. Cap sleeves, a v-neck and asymmetrical hem make this red dress perfection. Available at Gus Mayer.
MARK BLACK
Mark sticks to classic spring attire in this Nautica Modern Fit Seersucker Suit. A pink Lauren Ralph Lauren Slim Fit Stretch Oxford Dress Shirt and plaid Saddlebred bow tie complete his oh-so southern look. Styled by Frank Giardina and available at Belk. REID ANDERSON
Reid is not afraid of color in this Saddlebred Classic-Fit Bright Summer Plaid Sport Coat paired with sundress colored IZOD Non-Iron Performance Stretch Straight Chino Pants, with an orange Saddlebred Oxford Dress Shirt and green Saddlebred bow tie. Styled by Frank Giardina and available at Belk.
MORGAN TELLER
Morgan can be spotted in the crowd in this bright springtime Christine A. Moore Millinery “Double Hibiscus” hat paired with the Rachel Zoe Adelyn Dress in raspberry with all-over lace, a mini hem and off shoulder silhouette. Available at Gus Mayer.
Belk - CoolSprings Galleria 1800 Galleria Boulevard Franklin, TN 37067 615.771.3200 | belk.com Christine A. Moore Millinery 110 West 34th Street, Suite 1009 New York, NY 10001 212.279.1775 | camhats.com Gus Mayer 2132 Green Hills Village Drive Nashville, TN 37215 615.383.4771 | gusmayer.com Friends of Warner Parks 50 Vaughn Road Nashville, TN 37221 615.370.8053 | warnerparks.org
MORGAN TELLER
Morgan deserves the blue ribbon in this blue Christine A. Moore Millinery “Judy” hat paired with a Teri Jon Printed Floral Scuba Sheath Dress with vibrant blue flowers and a soft white background and three quarter sleeves. Available at Gus Mayer.
HANNAH TOMLIN
Hannah pairs this fun, green Christine A. Moore Millinery “Lily” fascinator with a Rebecca Taylor Lace Dress in black. Available at Gus Mayer. CAMERON ANDERSON
Cameron lets this Christine A. Moore Millinery “Cosmo” hat be the colorful statement in this look paired with a RebeccaTaylor Lace Dress in the color snow, with an A-line frame and back of sheer embroidered lace, along with lace trim at the shoulders and hem. Available at Gus Mayer.
Thank you to Belk of CoolSprings Galleria, Gus Mayer and Christine A. Moore Millinery for partnering with us and providing these incredible fashions. Special thanks to the Iroquois Steeplechase organization, Sheridan Public Relations and to Percy Warner Park for being our beautiful backdrop both for today’s fashion and the running of the 76th Iroquois Steeplechase, May 13, 2017. Be a part of this middle Tennessee tradition and rite of spring - learn more and purchase tickets at iroquoissteeplechase.org.
SOCIAL | Here Come the Brides Bridal Show Photography by Haley Anthony Here Come the Brides is a large bridal show with a small, intimate feel. More than fifty wedding vendors around the Middle Tennessee area came together at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs to meet with brides and grooms-to-be. Prizes were given away, including a romantic weekend getaway. The first 100 brides at the door received a free weekender bag. To find out more about future Here Come the Brides Bridal Shows, visit herecomethebridesbridalshow.com.
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Jenny Tolman & Victoria Boland
Deanne Holt & Elizabeth Burnett
Courtney & Alysia Jones
Laura & Amanda Simoneaux
Nick Bradford & Sam Griffin
Traci Ward & Sheree King
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LIFESTYLE | Distinctively Southern Wedding
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CELEBRATE YOUR ENGAGEMENT Enjoy the moment! Tell your engagement story! Take a #ringselfie (and make sure you hashtag #brideguidebling)! This is when you should take a deep breath and take it all in. Don’t feel like you need to have all the answers that friends and family members are going to ask you. Relax and enjoy this time with your fiancé - pour some champagne and celebrate the moment!
Things To Do After You Get Engaged BY ALYSSA DICICCO OF NASHVILLEBRIDEGUIDE.COM
Congrats, you’re engaged! Now, I know your head is probably spinning with excitement from the moment, but you may also have the feeling of “how do I even begin the wedding planning process?” Well, you’re in luck because Nashville Bride Guide has come up with five things you need to do after you get engaged. From #ringselfies to wedding venues, we covered most topics you’ll want to start thinking about soon after you get engaged.
CREATE YOUR VISION What’s your wedding style? Do you want a small intimate wedding or a big party of a wedding? This is the fun part where you get to look at some awesome wedding magazines (like Your Williamson and Your Sumner!). Search Pinterest for inspiration, and browse local weddings on wedding blogs like Nashville Bride Guide! This is when you start the brainstorming process. Don’t feel like you need to make any major decisions at this point. This step is solely to gather thoughts around the look and feel of your wedding.
THINK ABOUT WHAT TIME OF THE YEAR YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED The first question people ask you is “what’s the date?” Don’t feel like you need to have an exact answer, however, think about what time of year you’d like to get married. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of that spring wedding with blooming flowers or maybe the fall leaves and crisp autumn air are more your style. Once you nail down the season, then you can start focusing on an actual date.
CONSIDER HIRING A WEDDING PLANNER OR DAY OF COORDINATOR
LOOK AT VENUES Your wedding planner can help you find venues that fit within your budget, your guest count and your style (think back to steps three and four). Middle Tennessee has so many wedding venues to choose from. Do you want to get married downtown? Or maybe you like the countryside and a barn might be the best choice for you. Think about these things and start scheduling venue tours.
This is the point where you’ll want to hire some help for planning your wedding. Think about it - you won’t want your mom or sisters running around trying to put out any fires that may occur on your wedding day. You want them to sit back and really enjoy your day! Leave the logistics and behind the scenes part of your day to a professional. Plus, wedding planners can help you stick to your budget and shop for the best wedding professionals to fit within your budget.
These five simple steps will get the ball rolling and get you off to a good start with the planning process! You can always check out more great advice on planning your Nashville area wedding on NashvilleBrideGuide.com. And brides - don’t forget to use the hashtag #brideguidebling on Instagram for your chance to be featured on our Instagram page. Happy planning! APRIL 2017 | YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 31
COMMUNITY| In Your Backyard
CLOSET CLEAN-OUT CONSIGNMENT SHOPS ARE A GREAT WAY TO UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE AND GET A LITTLE CASH FOR YOUR ONCE-LOVED FASHION PIECES BY CATHERINE ROYKA
As we say goodbye to winter, it means it is time to change out our wardobes and ditch the sweaters and coats, and move on to dresses, skirts, shorts and more colorful attire. The arrival of spring also brings the daunting task of looking through your closet as you find yourself asking... do I still wear this? Do I need to freshen up my wardrobe? A great solution to these questions is visiting your local consignment stores. A consignment store offers customers the chance to exchange gently-used clothes that don’t have a place in their wardrobe anymore for extra cash or store credit and offers those who want to add new designer pieces to their wardrobe for a fraction of the cost.
DAVIDSON COUNTY Tickled Pink. This upscale women’s consignment boutique offers a wide selection of jewelry, purses, clothing, shoes and accessories. To shop with ease, they have colored tags that are used to determine the discount you’ll receive on your items. Shop owner Carey King says, “Consignment boutiques offer clothing from all over the world at prices that are surprisingly inexpensive.” Can’t make it in the store? They also have an eBay store offering an array of items. Insider tip: check out their website and look for coupons they offer that can be used in store toward your purchase. tickledpinknash.com My Sister’s Closet Consignment. Located in Green Hills, Lori Elam opened her store nine years ago to help turn people’s unwanted clothes into extra cash. She also owns a brother store, Free Beer Men’s Consignment and has grown her consignor base to more than 5,000 consignors. Aside from the clothes offered, Lori has partnered with Noah’s Ark Society in both her stores, offering a selection of pet products in which proceeds go to animal rescue. Additionally, she hosts events and promotions to help homeless pets in the area. mysistersclosetconsignment.com FLIP Men & Women’s Luxury Consignment. FLIP opened their men’s shop in 2005, and opened the women’s shop in 2014. Shop designer and high-end brands for that special occasion or work event coming up. Some men’s brands they carry and accept for consignment include, Hickey Freeman, Ted Baker, Brooks Brothers and Peter Millar. For the women’s shop, you’ll find Barbour, Frye, Rag and Bone and Tory Burch. Additionally, they offer online shopping on their website if you can’t make it in the store. hip2flip.com 32 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY Couture for a Cause. A local nonprofit resale shop located in Brentwood, Couture for a Cause’s mission is to provide an array of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories available for purchase, with purchases in store benefiting local charities in the area by the donor’s choice. Shop guilt-free as you find great additions to your wardrobe, while giving back to area charities in the process. “Mingling fashion with philanthropy” is the store’s mission. coutureforacause.org Classy Cat Consignment Furniture. If you’re in the market for some furniture and sprucing up your home, this might be your best bet. Here you can shop or consign, and find your furniture needs online. They also work with an interior designer who offers design services to their customers. classycatconsignmentfurniture.com Her Majesty’s Closet. Located in Franklin, Her Majesty’s Closet is a consignment store focusing on high-end brands for handbags, shoes, clothing, jewelry and accessories. If you’re looking for that high-end brand at a reduced price, Her Majesty’s Closet is your go-to place. “The beauty of consignment is that you rediscover value in things that you thought no longer had any life left in them,” says shop owner, Giuliana Atzori. “Since I work with luxury handbags I teach our ladies the value of their items. I explain to our consignors which bags to invest into when they want to buy retail so that when they decide to consign them they can earn back most of the value of their original investment.” Aside from the store, they also have online sales for various items and you can reach out to a personal stylist if you need help assembling that perfect outfit. hermajestyscloset.com
LIFESTYLE | Let’s Get Physical
NASHVILLE MARATHON TIPS FROM A CHAMP BY ALISON KANABY, D.O
One of the biggest things to hit the running scene in Nashville is the St. Jude Rock n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon (RNR Nashville), previously known as the Country Music Marathon. This series began in 2000 with just a couple thousand runners, but now it brings tens of thousands to Nashville. What better way to see the city than to go on a running tour? One constant on the course is local running celebrity and Hendersonville resident Scott Wietecha. He has won the RNR Nashville marathon an unprecedented four years in a row, a huge accomplishment. In fact, he’s the only person who has ever won four consecutive times in the thirty races held by Competitor Group, Inc. I have been lucky to have him as a coach for the past year and got to take a moment with him to ask him some questions. An extremely down-to-earth guy, he is a husband, father of two adorable children and a PE teacher at Jack Anderson Elementary School in Hendersonville. Between working, fathering and running, he still finds time to coach close to twenty runners, including local high school athletes, as well as coach the Music City Super Squad, an elementaryage cross country team he started. He states his focus with the kids is to have their first experience with running be positive. His most memorable RNR Nashville moment was when he won his first race. “Nobody knew I was running it,” Scott said. “I didn’t know it would be so big.” That was the second RNR Nashville marathon he ran; the first time he ran it, he came in second. When he won in 2013, he wasn’t even running to win. It was actually a training run in preparation for the U.S. Half Marathon Championships that June - which he says was the best race of his life. Another memorable RNR moment was his three-peat victory. He had competition with an elite Kenyan runner, and this provided him with a challenge. When his competitor 34 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
set a very fast pace Scott wanted to back off, but he had to keep up to not allow his competitor to get the edge on him. He told me this wasn’t the best race strategy, but he knew he “had to go head-to-head with him and beat him at his own game.” Scott was able to not only keep up with him, but he ended up beating him by ten minutes. These one-on-one battles are one of his favorite parts of the marathon. Scott said while running an even pace is the most efficient way to race, when you are racing to win it is all about reading the opponent, incorporating both the physical and mental aspects of running is key.
“When you are racing to win it is all about reading the opponent, incorporating both the physical and mental aspects of running is key.” One of the most common questions he gets is how he started and developed a passion for running. He has been running since the sixth grade, with only a three-year break after college. When he started teaching he wanted to be more involved with running so he volunteered with the cross-country team at Beech High School. This was a way to be involved in the community, and help ignite the passion of running in students. The more he ran with them, the more “addicted” to running he became, and faster. These days he runs 100 or more miles a week with a max of 132 miles. To do that requires serious discipline and he has to take in 4,000 calories every day. To get in that many calories he’ll drink smoothies, taking in 600-700 calories in one sitting. He mixes bananas, protein powder, peanut butter,
whole milk or kefir and chia seeds. He has to constantly eat during the day and told me he has a weakness for sweets and junk food, so they are on the daily list of foods he consumes. With burning off that many calories, he’s able to get away with it. Running a race is very challenging physically and mentally. How does an elite runner push past that mental block that can happen towards the end of the race, to keep going, to push to win? Basically, how do you not quit when you hit that wall? “It comes from all the hard training,” says Scott. “You need to be prepared and get it done during training.” In order to make it happen on race day, you can’t skimp out on training. “Putting in the work is what gets results.” This will be my second year running the half marathon. They have changed the course this year, eliminating a hill towards the end of the course. I know that will be a relief to a lot of people who have run this race before! I think it is a good idea to have a race lined up because it keeps me challenged, focused and pushing. Knowing that I have something specific I am training for pushes me to work harder during training. Scott hasn’t decided yet if he’ll be running the St. Jude RNR Nashville Marathon to defend his title. No matter who lines up at the start line, though, it will be an amazing race. Musicians line the course to keep everyone motivated, along with incredible crowd support. If you’re a runner and you haven’t signed up yet, join the 30,000-plus runners that will be out there, and run along the streets of Nashville. If you’re going to be in Nashville that day, come support all your local runners in the race. You will not be disappointed!
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SOCIAL | Denim & Diamonds Photography by Melissa DelRossi Battle Ground Academy (BGA) held their 3rd Annual Denim & Diamonds event at The Factory in Franklin this spring. As BGA’s signature fundraiser, proceeds from the event go to supporting school programs, technology upgrades, among many other investments for this distinguished private school. Many supporters came out, enjoying great food, silent auction, live onsite painting and music by award winning songwriters. Local talent helped BGA to make this night a great success! To learn more about Battle Ground Academy please visit, battlegroundacademy.org.
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SOCIAL | Free the Trees Photography by Braden Winfree Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary held their Free the Trees event to prevent forest destruction by invasive species. This year, Tennessee’s statewide goal was to plant 100,000 trees and Owl’s Hill contributed to this amount by planting 100 trees, including red buds, poplars, oaks and pines. To learn more about Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary and the Free the Trees event, visit owlshill.org.
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY HOME SALES RISE IN FEBRUARY ALONG WITH SPRING-LIKE TEMPERATURES County home sales remained robust and the median sales price for a single-family home continued at record highs in February 2017, per the monthly market report released today by the Williamson County Association of REALTORS®(WCAR). Total home closings in Williamson County in February 2017 climbed to an all-time monthly high of 320, which was an increase of 14.3 percent compared to 265 closings in February 2016. The median sales price for a single-family home increased 12.5 percent to $447,868 in February 2017 versus $396,970 for the same period last year. This February’s median sales price set a record high. February also marked twelve consecutive months the median sales price for a singlefamily home in Williamson County topped $400,000.
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Year-to-date closings through February 2017 in Williamson County were 652, representing a 7.8 percent increase over the 605 closings for the same period last year. “The spring-selling activity seems to have arrived early in Williamson County as home sales in February outpaced expectations and resulted in another record-breaking month,” said Lisa Wurth, President of the Williamson County Association of REALTORS®. “Along with the rising, spring-like temperatures that characterized the last month of winter, our community continued to experience escalating buyer demand that kept Williamson County’s real estate market active and healthy.” Total available residential inventory in Williamson County stood at 1,369 units at the end of February indicating a four-month supply of housing in the area. Compared to the same period last year, total available inventory is down 14.6 percent.
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LIFESTYLE | Up the Road
PICK-YOUR-OWN FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS AT THESE LOCAL FARMS BY CATHERINE ROYKA
Warmer weather means the arrival of some of our favorite seasonal fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers is on the way. Many places across Tennessee offer pick-your-own operations on their farms, where customers go to pick, cut or choose their own product out of the field. The pick-your-own concept emerged in the United States when prices for fruit and vegetable crops hit low levels in the 1930s and 1940s. Some of these crops failed to cover the cost of harvest, labor and containers, which in turn, prompted some producers to dive right into the fields to pick their own products for purchase. Check out this list of pick-your-own farms, also known as U-pick farms, around the state.
BATEY FARMS, MURFREESBORO bateyfarms.com
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This 8th generation family owned and operated hog, crop and hay farm also offers strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and flower picking. If you’re a sunflower and zinnia lover, this is the place you need to be. In the fall, be on the lookout for their pumpkin patch and corn maze.
One of the farm’s most beloved attractions is the field of fresh flowers, offering zinnias and MADISON CREEK FARMS, sunflowers. Sold by the bucket or bouquet, flower GOODLETTSVILLE lovers will adore this. They supply you with a floral madisoncreekfarms.com bucket and the flower cutters and then you’re on your own to stroll the field to find your pick. To get your share of fresh fruits and veggies and flowers, they offer a spring/summer CSA program, showcasing dozens of produces, harvest fresh flowers and herbs, and event workshops, recipes and discounts at farm events if you sign-up. A sustainable farm that emphasizes eco-friendly practices when growing fresh vegetables, fruits and STONEY CREEK FARMS, herbs. The farm is open for tours, seminars, U-pick FRANKLIN items and special seminars and events and garden stoneycreekfarmtennessee.com plot rentals. There are dozens of varieties of fresh produce like tomatoes, broccoli, okra, cucumbers and cabbage to name a few. For those with a green thumb, you can lease a twenty by thirty-foot garden plot. Farm owner Leigh Funderburk says, “Pick-your-own or U-pick farms afford the community the opportunity to hand-select fruits and vegetables fresh off the plant/vine and then pay by the pound/basket or bucket. The customer benefits by having the freshest produce available, usually at a lower price, while being able to enjoy the ‘picking experience’ with the entire family. With a large portion of our population being at least three generations away from being raised on a farm, pick-your-own gives individuals and families a piece of Americana missing in their lives.”
BEE SWEET BERRY FARM, LEWISBURG beesweetberryfarm.com
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This U-pick farm is centered around berries, berries and more berries. Pick blackberries, blueberries and raspberries across their six-acre farm. Most berries are ready to pick the end of May through August. They also have a store with an assortment of items handcrafted by local artisans.
GREEN DOOR GOURMET, NASHVILLE greendoorgourmet.com
Located a couple miles just outside the city, Green Door Gourmet offers a 350-acre organic farm, store, a selection of CSAs, event venue and a pick-your-own option in the summer and fall. They also have a flower CSA with eightweek sessions of organic flowers. Visit them this May to kick off strawberry picking season.
BOTTOM VIEW FARM, PORTLAND bottomviewfarm.com
Primarily known for their selection of pick-your-own berries from end of April through August, they also have a lake for fishing, a restaurant on-site and host events. Strawberries are available for picking April-June and blueberries and blackberries during the month of July. To dive into fall, stay tuned for apple picking in late August.
BOYD MILL FARM, FRANKLIN boydmillfarm.com
Boyd Mill Farm is home to U-pick blackberries starting in July. They are also known for making their own delicious homemade jam. The berry picking season kicks off July 1, with the all-day Blackberry Jam on the fourth Saturday in June.
FEATURE | Home & Garden
HH VENTURES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY & BLOOM OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS
Cooper Housley, Nicholas Buchholz & Decker Housley
Three lifelong friends and former Battle Ground Academy (BGA) students, Decker Housley (BGA 1997), Cooper Housley (BGA 2000), and Nicholas Buchholz (Columbia Academy, 2000), recall sitting on the steps of the old BGA campus as high school students dreaming of escaping their small-town lives in middle Tennessee. Fast forward a couple of decades and many worldwide adventures later, and the three friends began to view their home town through an entirely different lens and actively sought to return with their families to Williamson County. In 2010, unsatisfied with his career track in corporate healthcare sales, Decker moved home to Leiper’s Fork and opened a landscape company serving local hobby farms and estates, and later went on to become a licensed realtor. Cooper held a general contracting license in Melbourne Beach, FL and Nicholas designed and built luxury gunite swimming pools and outdoor living spaces in Scottsdale, AZ. As they had all those years ago, the three friends once again began to dream big, but this time it involved moving home to Williamson County and collaborating to offer custom luxury homes and indulgent outdoor living spaces. In 2014, Nicholas and his family returned to Franklin and opened Bloom Outdoor Environments with a vison to become one of the highest quality luxury swimming pool
contractors in the country. A year later, Cooper and his family moved home to Williamson County and, along with Decker, started HH Ventures Construction Company, specializing in specialty renovations and custom home construction. The three friends hit the ground running with their strategic partnership in mind from day one, with Decker handling real estate acquisitions, Cooper leading the residential construction charge, and Nicholas designing and building luxury swimming pools. They are thrilled to work together to bring a complete turnkey package to their clients, and being home in middle Tennessee only sweetens the deal for these friends. Nicholas has been building pools for over a decade, three years of which have been in Middle Tennessee. As a design-build firm, Bloom Outdoor Environments has established its place in the market as the only Genesis 3 SWD builder in Middle Tennessee. Nicholas is also one of fifty-five people in the country with the esteemed Society of Watershape Designers credential which consists of four years of intense education, as well as auditing by the Genesis group to insure adherence to quality. Bloom Outdoor is also the only local swimming pool builder that is a member of Tributary Revelation, which is comprised of the most elite swimming pool builders, landscape architects and designers in the country. Decker and Cooper Housley have a combined background of twenty-five years in sales/project management, construction (residential and marine) and real estate. Decker holds a real estate license with Synergy Realty Network and Cooper is a licensed General Contractor in Tennessee and Florida. They are custom home builders with a focus on bringing traditional timber frame and post beam construction methods to middle Tennessee, as well as specialty renovations, custom barn projects, and creative outdoor living spaces.
HH Ventures Construction Co.
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COMING SOON TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY OFFERED AT $1,300,000 HH Ventures Construction Co is proud to offer this amazing ‘Build to Suit Opportunity’ on one of the most beautiful properties located in Williamson County. This 10.74 acre property is conveniently situated just off Old Hillsboro and Highway 96 West and has beautiful, expansive views stretching over Franklin and Cool Springs. This serene property is ideally suited for the luxury client wishing to design and build their dream home surrounded by the privacy of nature yet within minutes of the city limits of Franklin. Please contact Decker Housley for more information or to view this gorgeous property for yourself.
HH Ventures is proudly partnered with Bloom Outdoor for all our custom designed pools.
DECKER R. HOUSLEY 615.522.8084 | decker@hhvconstruction.com | hhvconstruction.com Owner - HH Ventures Construction Co. Affiliate Broker – Synergy Realty Network 615.371.2424
COMMUNITY | Your Charitable Self
WOMEN BUILD
WITH HABITAT’S NATIONAL WOMEN BUILD WEEK
Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week is a week-long event created by its Women Build program that invites women to devote at least one day to help families build strength, stability and independence through housing. The week is meant to spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by women. Lowe’s donated $2 million to Habitat’s 2016 National Women Build Week and will provide the support of Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers. The home improvement chain will also conduct how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills. More than 300 Habitat for Humanity organizations across the country are hosting Women Build projects this year. Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity has grown from a grassroots effort that began on a community farm in southern Georgia in 1976 to a global nonprofit housing organization in nearly 1,400 communities across the United States and in over seventy countries. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. For twenty-three years, Habitat for Humanity of Williamson-Maury (HFHWM) has partnered with local churches, businesses, foundations, and the public sector to provide 212 Williamson and Maury County families with the opportunity to purchase or rehab their own homes. Home construction and neighborhood development is funded through tax-deductible financial contributions and in-kind donations from local businesses, churches, civic organizations and individuals, as well as through profits generated from the affiliate’s ReStore. These contributions, along with the labor of sponsor employees, church members, high school students, and other volunteers, enable HFHWM to build and sell homes to families who qualify. After a thorough qualification process, applicants are selected based on three criteria: the need for housing, the ability to pay the mortgage, and the willingness to partner. HFHWM partner families must earn at least 200 hours of “sweat equity” by completing a homebuyer’s education program and working on their home and the homes of others. HFHWM sells the homes at no profit and provides a zero-interest mortgage loan, which make payments affordable. 44 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
The Women Build program invites women to devote at least one day to help families build strength, stability and independence through housing. The week is meant to spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by women. This will be their eighth Women Build home and is located at 353 Natchez Street in downtown Franklin. Construction will begin on April 22 and dedication of the home will take place on June 10 at 2pm with a blessing of the home, activities and the handing over of the keys to this year’s Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program 2017 recipient, Stephanie Dixon. Stephanie plans to build alongside the volunteers and she and her daughter, RonNesha, are thrilled about their new home. Alana and Lex LaBlanc from HGTV’s “Listed Sisters” will be this year’s local Women Build spokespeople. They will be out on the build site, as well as the emcees for the annual Hammers & High Heels fundraiser taking place on June 3, 2017 at The Factory at Franklin. To learn more about the 2017 Women Build, Hammers & High Heels, volunteering, donating or to receive more information, please visit hfhwm.org.
BUILDING A LUXURY HOME SHOULD BE A LUXURY EXPERIENCE
DISCOVER HILLSBORO COVE Legend Homes is proud to offer an exceptional living experience in a bucolic, pastoral setting just minutes from historic downtown Franklin. Hillsboro Cove is a 34-acre community of graceful and luxurious homes that blends with and enhances the natural beauty and rolling landscape of the site.
HILLSBORO COVE - Lot 105 Legend Homes is currently offering a move-in ready beautiful American classic with 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. This 5,367 stunner is located on 1.7 acres and features an open floor plan, two bedrooms on the first level and an oversized covered porch with fireplace. Priced at $1,369,900.
BRENTWOOD: Valley View from $1.2 million Avery (Coming Soon) Witherspoon from $1.2 million WILLIAMSON COUNTY: Hillsboro Cove from $1.2 million NOLENSVILLE: Benington from the $700s
ARRINGTON & COLLEGE GROVE: The Hideaway at Arrington from the $900s The Grove from the $900s FRANKLIN: The Preserve at Echo Estates from $1.2 million Westhaven from the $900s Downtown Franklin/Everbright from the upper $800s
For more information visit:
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Spectacular properties
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS
108 PATRICIA LEE CT.
33 GOVERNORS WAY
9233 OLD SMYRNA RD.
832 WINDSTONE BLVD.
$2,500,000 / FRANKLIN 6 BEDS / 6 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS 6,967 SQ FT / CAROLINA CLOSE
$1,999,900 / BRENTWOOD 6 BEDS / 7 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS 8,593 SQ FT / GOVERNORS CLUB
$4,290,000 / BRENTWOOD 4 BEDS/ 4 FULL & 4 HALF BATHS 8,259 SQ FT / 17 ACRES+/-
$1,679,900 / BRENTWOOD 4 BEDS / 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS 6,114 SQ FT / WINDSTONE
6415 JOHNSON CHAPEL CIR.
1606 WINDY RIDGE DR.
1017 BUENA VISTA DR.
209 BELGIAN RD.
$2,125,000 / BRENTWOOD 5 BEDS / 5 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS 6,235 SQ FT / JOHNSON COVE
$1,350,000 / BRENTWOOD 4 BEDS / 4 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 4,050 SQ FT / VOCÊ
$1,369,900 / FRANKLIN 5 BEDS / 5 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS 5,367 SQ FT / HILLSBORO COVE
$689,900 / NOLENSVILLE 5 BEDS/ 3 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 3,927 SQ FT / BENINGTON
218 EVERBRIGHT AVE.
1101 CHATEAU LN.
204 EVERBRIGHT AVE.
4008 LYNNWOOD CT.
$917,500 / FRANKLIN 5 BEDS / 5 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS 3,823 SQ FT / EVERBRIGHT
$1,499,999 / NASHVILLE 4 BEDS / 4 FULL BATHS 5,670 SQ FT / CHICKERING PARK
$935,000 / FRANKLIN 4 BEDS / 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS 3,895 SQ FT / EVERBRIGHT
$949,900 / FRANKLIN 3 BEDS/ 4 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 5,397 SQ FT / LYNNWOOD DOWNS
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206 JONES PKWY
605 PERUVIAN CT.
8291 HALEY RD.
121 BUCKHAVEN DR.
$ 1,389,900 / BRENTWOOD 5 BEDS / 5 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS 5,036 SQ FT / ANNANDALE
$749,900 / NOLENSVILLE 4 BEDS / 4 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 4,097 SQ FT / BENINGTON
$1,675,000 / COLLEGE GROVE 4 BEDS / 3 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS 5,200 SQ FT / COLLEGE GROVE
$339,900 / HENDERSONVILLE 4 BEDS / 2 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 2,741 SQ FT / CUMBERLAND PLACE
4771 JOBE TRAIL
1432 WOLF CREEK DR.
2025 BRISBANE DR.
1025 SIMMONS LN.
$414,900 / NOLENSVILLE 5 BEDS / 2 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 3,117 SQ FT / BENT CREEK
$699,900 / NOLENSVILLE 4 BEDS / 3 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 5,218 SQ FT / BENINGTON
$479,900 / SPRING HILL 5 BEDS / 3 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 3,834 SQ FT / CHERRY GROVE
$399,900 / FRANKLIN 3 BEDS / 2 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 2,005 SQ FT / FIELDSTONE FARMS
505 DOUBLEDAY LN.
2505 WHITLOCK TRAIL
2501 WHITLOCK TRAIL
424 OLDENBURG RD.
$1,399,900 / BRENTWOOD 4 BEDS / 4 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 5,468 SQ FT / VALLEY VIEW
$519,900 / NOLENSVILLE 3 BEDS / 2 FULL BATHS 2,872 SQ FT / SCALES FARMSTEAD
$516,900 / NOLENSVILLE 4 BEDS / 5 FULL BATHS 2,930 SQ FT /SCALES FARMSTEAD
$789,900 / NOLENSVILLE 4 BEDS / 4 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 4,281 SQ FT / BENINGTON
212 BELGIAN RD.
1027 BUENA VISTA DR.
7053 LANCELEAF DR.
205 BELGIAN RD.
$769,900 / NOLENSVILLE 4 BEDS / 4 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 4,212 SQ FT / BENINGTON
$1,282,500 / FRANKLIN 4 BEDS / 4 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 5,300 SQ FT / HILLSBORO COVE
$949,900 / COLLEGE GROVE 5 BEDS / 5 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS 4,320 SQ FT / HIDEAWAY AT ARRINGTON
$729,900 / NOLENSVILLE 4 BEDS / 4 FULL & 1 HALF BATH 3,920 SQ FT / BENINGTON
SOLD
6413 JOHNSON CHAPEL CIR.
3974 BURWOOD PL.
3986 BURWOOD PL.
3968 BURWOOD PL.
$495,000 / BRENTWOOD 1.040 ACRES / LEVEL TERRAIN JOHNSON COVE
$350,000 / THOMPSONS STATION 20.070 ACRES / SLOPED TERRAIN BURWOOD PLACE
$300,000 / THOMPSONS STATION 36.070 ACRES / ROLLING TERRAIN BURWOOD PLACE
$315,000 / THOMPSONS STATION 15.060 ACRES / SLOPED TERRAIN BURWOOD PLACE
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FEATURE | Home & Garden
Edible Elegance
FLOWERS FROM ALWAYS IN BLOOM
MAKE YOUR NEXT DISH AWESOME WITH BLOSSOMS BY CATHERINE ROYKA
What says spring better than flowers, right? In addition to just enjoying your flowers in your garden, why don’t you add some to your next meal or dessert? We’ve compiled a short list of some flowers you can actually eat. Bring out your inner chef and add some flowers to your next dish. PANSIES. These colorful and delicate little blooms are the perfect addition to your next cake to add a pop of color. Use them as a garnish in fruit salads, green salads and soups. The petals have a mild and plain flavor. To cool down this summer, add petals to homemade popsicles! ROSES. All rose varieties are edible, with flavors ranging from fruity to mint to a
little bit of spice. Darker roses have a more pronounced flavor. Try freezing petals in ice cube trays and use the floral ice cubes in your next cocktail. MARIGOLD. Use these bright flowers in your next salad, as they have a tangy and citrus flavor. They are sometimes used as a substitution for saffron. DANDELIONS. These bright-yellow, honey-like flavor flowers can be used many different ways and change in flavor depending on their stage. Flowers are sweetest when picked young and mature flowers are bitter. Young dandelion leaves can be steamed or tossed into salads.
CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM MARCH 18 - APRIL 23
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SQUASH BLOSSOMS. These pretty yellow blossoms have an asparagus-like taste. Blossoms can be used as a garnish, stuffed, made into fried or grilled fritters, added to salad and in stir-frys. CARNATIONS. The petals on this flower are surprisingly sweet, but be sure to cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower. Add petals to wine, jellies, salads and desserts. Tip: Make sure any flowers you use are pesticide-free before you eat them!
One hundred thousand tulips, one unforgettable way to experience the arrival of spring.
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LIFESTYLE | The Lady Entertains
SPRING INTO A GARDEN PARTY BY KRISTA EHRET
Spring has definitely sprung a little early this year. While our allergies may not love the premature arrival, our inner hostess loves it. Outdoor party season is usually wedged into a few short weeks that exist after the icy temps but before the humidity runs us back inside. With an extended spring comes the opportunity for new and fun entertaining ideas. On my list for this season, a feminine, floralinspired garden party. Here are some ideas that can be adapted into your personal style. Work with the space you have. The majority of us don’t have a lush English garden in our backyard. However, you can still pull this theme off. If at all possible, find a level outdoor area that will work for a dining table and drink station. If your green area consists of a balcony, consider opening the windows and doors and getting as much of that fresh air in as possible. Guests can mingle outside, but the actual meal can take place inside. Time of day depends largely on your guest list and their availability. Ideally, I would make this a brunch or lunch time affair. Make sure guests know they will be outside. When deciding your menu, bring in some natural elements that are fresh, light and flavorful. Fresh basil, mozzarella, and tomato skewers with a balsamic drizzle make the perfect appetizer. The entrée can consist of a citrus vinaigrette salad, rosemary chicken salad with toasted almonds on croissants and fresh melon. For dessert, try something like lavender tea cookies or lemon basil sherbet. Beverage options should also be refreshing. I recommend a blend of hot and cold options. An assortment of herbal teas with fresh lemon and honey can be set in pretty tea pots with floral cups and saucers. Iced options such as strawberry basil or blueberry honey lemonade 50 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
can be offered with an optional splash of vodka. Serve these in tall rocks glasses with decorative straws. The garden theme should really come through when selecting your décor. If you have a healthy budget, bring in lots of flowers. Your centerpiece can be a lush mix of peonies or garden roses, hydrangeas and stems of green and pink hypericum berries. Fill old fashioned pitchers with more flowers and use those at varying sizes to decorate the beverage and dessert tables. If your budget is more modest, focus on greenery and herbs. Create a loose greenery runner for the table by using a mix of seeded eucalyptus, lavender stems and a leafy filler of your choice. Drape this down the center of your table as the centerpiece and then create a similar one to tie as a swag across your beverage station. Your dining table should have a clean ivory or light gray linen topped with place settings consisting of a plate or charger, linen napkin, silverware and a glass water goblet. I love the idea of dressing up each setting even more with a pretty place card or menu card, as well as a floral bloom or sprig of greenery. This last suggestion is completely optional, but I would encourage my guests to dress for a tea party. Whether you want a more traditional feel with A-line dresses and hats, or a more bohemian vibe with long flowy dresses, it’s fun to have an excuse to get dressed up and it will really complete the vibe of the event.
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FEATURE | Home & Garden
Battle of Triune LIVING HISTORY EVENT
The Arrington residential community of Kings’ Chapel will play host to a weekend commemorating the historic Civil War events that took place in Triune in eastern Williamson County. The Battle of Triune Living History Event and Reenactment takes place April 29 and 30 and will include multiple events to feature the area’s history and entertain residents and guests alike. Wendell Decker, their master craftsman in the art of Civil War photography, will be on hand to create one-of-a-kind tin types, actually known as amber types or ferro types, with his 8 x 10 camera and authentic darkroom onsite. Gates open at 9am Saturday and 11am Sunday. SATURDAY EVENTS WILL INCLUDE: • A Ladies’ Tea: Time TBA • Battle Re-enactment: 1pm • Poolside Dinner: 6pm • Civil War Ball: 7pm SUNDAY EVENTS WILL INCLUDE: • Sunday Church Service: 11am • Battle Re-enactment: 1pm Both days will feature other fun activities including live music, a Civil War photo booth; meet the Generals and Presidents; Great food and fun for the kids! For more information and ticket details go to: Kingschapellife.com. King’s Chapel Community 4980 Meadowbrook Boulevard Arrington, TN 37014
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: DAVID WITTENBERG
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LIFESTYLE | From Our House to Yours
The
Sugar Shack BY SHELLY ROBERTSON BIRDSONG PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHERINE ROYKA
For anyone who lives in or drives through downtown Franklin on a regular basis, the southeastern gateway into the historic district is most notably marked by the railroad track that spans Third Avenue South. This track is still in use by the CSX Railroad Company and has been for generations. The former railroad section house located at 350 Third Avenue South, now affectionately known as the Sugar Shack, was recently purchased and Harrison with her granddaughter, lovingly restored by John Sarah - photo by Angie Miller and Harrison Schuck. The Schucks moved to Franklin from California some six to seven years ago after attending Dickens of a Christmas while in town visiting family. “Need I say more,” laughs Harrison about their instant love affair with our quaint town. The small farmhouse style cottage was originally a railroad section house, just a simple two-room, wood-framed house with a kitchen. It probably had an outhouse and a pump. Although it is recorded as a 1930s house, inside the walls tell a different story. The framing indicates an earlier time. According to records, the house was built in the early 1930s, but that’s more likely when the kitchen was added on. The Schuck’s believe probably circa 1912, like the house to the front of the lot. Both structures used to be all one property and were separated sometime in the 1960s. The little Sugar Shack no doubt has its share of colorful history. Harrison says they had learned that a woman named Beulah lived there and she was known to sell moonshine during Prohibition. They found little bottles and a funnel under the house to attest to its earlier function. Other unusual finds include that the main part of the house had horsehair and mud for insulation in the walls. Right: Porch swing designed by Stephen Wild of Sarah Scout Woodshop 54 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
And a pewter mirror was found hidden in the mortar of the fireplace. The kitchen walls were covered with layers of paint, wallpaper and newspaper with articles from the 1930s. The longstanding foundation was nothing more than stacked rocks with no mortar. Taking on a restoration project of this kind would be daunting to anyone. But this one was at times, more than anyone bargained for, starting with its very foundation. “We had to completely take the house down to the frame and lift it up to replace the foundation,” Harrison recalls. The wall above the fireplace is faced with poplar wood from the original sub flooring of the house. And they milled the original wood from the siding of the house and used it as an accent wall in the kitchen. Keeping the original footprint of the house, they
added on a new kitchen, a master bath and a half bath. Two cedar porches, a rock fire pit and a landscaped yard with pea gravel paths, have also been added, which has created an amazing outdoor space, probably never seen by this structure’s former tenants. In homage to its location, railroad ties were used as a raised planter for American Oak bushes, hydrangeas and purple verbena. The home is cozy but airy and light with neutral colors that maintain an open feel especially with the many windows, ideal for viewing the now picture-perfect outdoor spaces. They have filled the home with personal antiques and many antique and reproduction pieces purchased here locally like City Farmhouse, PD’s Franklin and Preservation Station. Many of the paintings were completed by Harrison herself (HarrisonHoule.com), like the one hanging in the bedroom. The home is a labor of love for these two, who say they are hopeless romantics. “We are in love with living in the moment… enjoying and creating magical places for family and friends to enjoy,” says Harrison, “We wanted to create a home for food, wine, great conversation and a place to make music, art and memories.” Clearly, they have done just that. Watching the train go by, enjoying the fall foliage that surrounds the tracks, walking a few blocks into historic downtown Franklin, all these charms have helped to make this Sugar Shack full of loving and warm feelings. The neighborhood is enhanced by this project Artwork created by Harrison Houle’, harrisonhoule.com of love as well as historic significance. Recently nominated for a Historic Preservation Award from the Heritage Foundation, attests to the fact that even the tiniest of abodes can be a treasure and restored with faith, hope and love; in the eye of the beholder; and now our community. “This little neglected house is truly one of the first impressions on this end of town. It is part of our community’s wonderful history and adds value to its’ character,” says Harrison. “We are proud of the outcome and we have made wonderful friends and can’t get over how friendly and welcoming this community is. Every day we pinch ourselves because we know how lucky we are to be living in this special place.”
SUGAR SHACK DESIGNS BY: Sarah Scout Woodshop, Stephen Wild: porch swing, barn doors & garden dates Preservation Station: antique doors, bathroom chandelier & beveled windows Harrison Houle’: artwork Bellus Construction, Tye Smith: contractor
Bob Elliot: landscape Howard Switzer: architect City Farmhouse: antique décor PD’s Franklin: furnishings, bedroom & living room chandelier
SOCIAL | The Davis House Button Ball Photography by K. York The Davis House Child Advocacy Center’s Annual Ball, formerly the Legacy Ball, was renamed in 2017, as the Button Ball, to honor the importance of the Button Jar in the work of the agency. The Ball was held at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs with 300 supporters enjoying a wine reception, auction, dinner and dancing. The event raises funds and awareness for the services and programs Davis House provides to children facing sexual or severe physical abuse. The agency has served 2,000 children in their ten years of service to the community. They presented their prestigious Ronald L. Davis Award to Brentwood Police detective John Wood in honor of his dedicated service. For Demarco DeCiccio additional information, visit davishousecac.org.
John Wood, Margaret Horsley & Kim Helper
& Jason Warner
Rita Jorgensen, Michelle Boeckmann & Brenda Davis
Pam Stamps, Mackenzie Campbell & Lynne Wills
Marcus Stamps, Kerri Bartlett & Rogers Anderson
Chris & Suzy Morrison, Schunn & Eric Turner
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LIFESTYLE | A Southern Gentleman Is
The Good Earth BY DOUG REGEN
A true Southern Gentleman is a tinkerer. That’s right, whether he knows what he is doing or not, he tackles things with gusto. And Southern Gents are dreamers. Those projects he dreams about tackling are, in his mind, grandiose in scope. The biggest, baddest, best results to be achieved. I had this drive to resurrect a plot of land in the backyard into a garden that would feed the masses. With the vision of Jefferson’s vegetable garden at Monticello embedded in my mind, I grabbed my shovel and set to work. A perfect 6’x6’ piece of land in full sun captured my imagination. As my shovel turned the earth, I envisioned the tomatoes and peppers and lettuces neatly arranged with the herbs and the flowering plants just steps away from the house. It was going to be awesome! This was going to be epic! This was going to be hard work!
and his generations-old soil recipe, and here it is: Miracle-Gro, Moisture Controlled Potting Mix. Yep.
So as is typical for a Southern Gentleman, I had a plan B. I contacted my cousin Steve Sirls, a landscape designer, for advice. “Most people don’t realize putting in a big garden is ‘big work,’ and you must prepare for rabbits and defeat,” said Steve. He shares this wisdom with me as we enjoy a nice beverage in his amazing garden. “What you need cuz is small work,” said Steve. So, I took copious notes to share some great information on home gardening that’s manageable.
Plant lettuces in the second container. There is nothing tastier than fresh-picked lettuce tossed into a salad. Loose-leaf lettuces are colorful, easy and fast-growing. The plants form open heads that allow you to harvest a few leaves at a time, or whole plants as needed. Cos (Romaine) lettuces, form open, upright heads of deeply colored leaves. The leaves have stronger flavor than loose leaf varieties. Butter head lettuces have soft, buttery-textured leaves that form very loose “heads.” They boast a mild, sweet and succulent flavor.
You still have to find that space that gets about six hours of sun a day. Next, you need to find or build containers. An obvious first choice is half whiskey barrels. These range from 20” to 26” in diameter and should be about 16” deep. If the rustic feel doesn’t fit your style, then there are tons of plastic and ceramic choices out there. Whichever route you take make sure that the container is drilled in the bottom so that the soil can drain.
In your third container, at the end of April, you can plant your tomatoes and peppers. Brandywine tomatoes are among the oldest heirloom tomato varieties. They produce a large, slightly sweet, pink, beefsteak tomato. Because I like the color and the heat, Cheyenne chili peppers are my choice for planting with the tomatoes. Then plant a sweet pepper like the Italian Friggitello, and you have nice contrasting flavors.
Place your containers. Depending on what you are planning on growing, a good manageable number of containers is three, one for herbs, one for lettuces and one for tomatoes and peppers. Again, place your containers first. Once they are filled with soil they are heavy and hard to move. Next, add about an inch of gravel in the bottom of the container to help with drainage.
So that’s how you do it. Remember to keep things watered then reap the rewards. So whether you opt for planting the back forty or try a few containers on the back terrace get out and enjoy the warmer weather and get your hands in the dirt.
The key to successful gardening is moisture retention and good soil. I’ve known many great gardeners, and most of them swear by their double-secret, sworn to secrecy soil mixtures. I was anxiously waiting, pen in hand, to hear from Steve
So after you fill the container to the top rim with your “special” soil, water it down really well and let it settle. Mix in some soil conditioner, and you should be ready to plant. After everything is planted surround the plants with mulch. There are many places to find your plants in this area, everywhere from big box stores to farmers’ markets to co-ops. Select the plants you think you will use and enjoy. For the herb container consider rosemary, lavender, thyme, sage and parsley. Cooking with fresh herbs helps supply beneficial vitamins and nutrients as well as antioxidants.
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In 1936, the Garden Study Club of Nashville published a book entitled, History of Homes and Gardens of Tennessee, which included the rock and flower garden of Dr. M.B. and Lucy Carter at 701 West Main Street in Franklin. The only other homes and gardens included in the book from Williamson County were Everbright, which was being demolished, Carter House, Carnton, Hadleywood at Brentwood and the Matthew Fontaine Maury home, which was no longer standing. The book has become a “must” for book collectors, architects, gardeners and Tennessee historians. I surely treasure my firstedition copy given to me by Dr. Rosalie Carter before her death in 1991.
Dr. Carter’s rock and flower garden as presented in the 1936 book.
subdivision of Franklin established in 1815. The Horton house was built around an early 1815-era house of post and beam construction. In 1992, Shirley McGrew purchased the house from Corinne Carter Ward, the sole member of the Carter family, for $50,000.
Corinne, Dr. M.B. and Lucy Carter enjoying their handiwork in 1930. Dr. Rosalie Carter standing at the trellis-gate, the entrance to the garden.
Around 1929, Franklin dentist Dr. M.B. Carter and his wife, Lucy, began transforming their side yard, which was bisected by McEwen’s Branch, into a showplace featuring rusticated trigfurniture, an arched-rock bridge, beds of irises, daffodils, surprise lilies, hydrangeas, and a variety of native wildflowers. McEwen’s Branch proved to be the lemon from which they made delicious lemonade. Locals were invited on Sunday afternoons to sign the guest book and walk leisurely through the rock-lined paths and enjoy the colorful spring flowers. Cookies and iced tea were often served to groups, especially Sunday school groups and social clubs, taking the tour. The Carter home, located at the corner of West Main and 7th Avenue, was purchased in 1906 from Henry Horton. Henry built the home in 1891 and included lots four, five and part of six of Hincheyville, the first 60 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
As the photographs will illustrate, the Carters were lovers of flowers and, obviously, had a green thumb to nurture them. Plus, they had a landscape architect’s eye for planning and execution. Their daughters, Rosalie and Corinne, were photographed often in the garden, particularly when it was in full bloom.
Rosalie and Corinne Carter standing near McEwen’s Branch before their parents transformed the creek-bed into a babbling brook. Rosalie Carter, 1915
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An organized pantry is a real relief for the home cook. Knowing where your go-to items are, and having a system in place to re-stock the pantry when necessary, helps in meal planning and grocery shopping. When you know where everything is, you’ll waste less and thus spend less. Plus, getting that pantry in order is easier than you think! First, start by emptying the entire contents of your pantry. It’s best to start with a clean slate. By taking everything out, you can assess your needs, clean shelves and floors and organize items before putting them back in. Toss expired or stale food (there’s probably more than you think), and combine duplicates - like two half empty bottles of vegetable oil. Next, invest in quality storage solutions. It’s best to buy clear, BPA-free, air-tight, stackable containers. Measure the shelves of your pantry and write it down along with how many containers you’ll need for each category; how many canisters you’ll need for cereal, pasta, dry goods, etc. Take your list to the store, along with a tape measure, and only buy the storage items you need. Look for additional items like Lazy Susan’s for sauces, tiered shelves for canned goods, and baskets for snacks. Don’t forget to think beyond the kitchen section of the store—file folder dividers are great for cake boxes or baking pans.
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Transfer all food to chosen storage containers and label each using clear printable labels or a label maker. Cut cooking instructions and expiration dates off food boxes and tape them to the bottom of the canister lids.
To maintain an organized pantry, declutter on a weekly basis (perhaps during meal planning). Take time once a month to re-group items logically that have wandered during every-day use. After spending some time using your pantry, it’s okay to reprioritize items or reconfigure storage solutions as needed. The most important thing to remember is to make it work for you! A clean, organized pantry makes meal planning and cooking a lot easier and more fun.
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TIPS: • Line up spices in alphabetical order. • Store lunch boxes on wall hooks. • Use stackable metal baskets for vegetables. • Use glass jars, Mason or Weck, for smaller items like chocolate chips. • Turn all packaging labels to face out.
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Finally, put everything back in the pantry thoughtfully. Arrange items practically by putting food accessed more often on convenient shelves. Group items categorically; canned goods, spices, grains, oils, making it easy to locate specific items down the road.
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SOCIAL | Women’s Build Kickoff Photography by K.York The Williamson/Maury Habitat for Humanity’s Kickoff of the Women’s Build 2017, was held at Drury Plaza Hotel in Cool Springs. The Kickoff celebrates the 8th year for the Williamson/Maury Habitat for Humanity to participate in the National Women Build Week, May 6-14. This year’s build recipients are Stephanie Dixon and her daughter RoNesha. Women’s Build 2017 is sponsored by Lowes and among the many things Lowes does for this project is to offer a Build Clinic to ensure everyone will have the skills they need on the build site. $70,000 is needed to fund the “bricks” and “sticks.” The women of Westhaven were applauded for their fundraising endeavors, and Cathy Culp and Carol McDaniel were recognized for their design talents that make the house a home. For more information, visit hfhwm.org.
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SOCIAL | Changing Lives by Making Waves Photography by Haley Anthony Waves, Inc., a Williamson County nonprofit, recently hosted their annual fundraising breakfast to highlight their mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to advance toward their full potential. This event is an informative time to hear from organization board members, employees and participants as they give an overview of the past year and present awards. The Commitment to Excellence Award was given to Susan King, while the Mary Ann Sugg Community Enhancement Award was presented to the Belcourt Theatre of Nashville. Service recipients of Waves programs spoke about their experiences in the Community First Program and Waves Adult Day Program. Each program is designed to help service recipients live their best life through activities, community Ashley Perkins & Susan King engagement and life-long learning. To learn more, visit wavesinc.com.
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No Place Like ReFresh Home MAKING YOUR HOME UNIQUELY YOURS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER It has been close to five years since ReFresh Home, a retail home furnishing store and interior design services, came into existence in Franklin. Co-owned by Lauren Elder and Kara Blalock, these two women have created a “onestop shop” for all your home needs. Kara, who has been involved in the real estate business for fifteen years, is able to help clients purchase and build properties to fit their design needs with the help from custom homebuilders, remodel and then refurnish. Not only are they a home décor and furniture store, they offer full-service interior design assistance, which is about 75 percent of their business. ReFresh Home has three talented and knowledgeable interior designers, Lauren Elder, Kara Blalock and Kelly Oakley, who can fully guide customers to design and decorate living spaces with ease. There are two interior designers who help with purchases for your home that can be found in-store. These women are able to customize spaces from bedrooms to pools, to commercial spaces such as offices, hotels and restaurants. “There is not a space we have not decorated,” says designer and co-owner Lauren Elder. When Kara and Lauren decided they wanted to have a retail store and customize it to stand apart from the average home décor or furniture store. The idea was to mirror the experience of a market setting and bring it to customers. They decided to style the store in a way that didn’t overwhelm shoppers with products, but showcased it the way you would use it in your home. “The showrooms are styled with different vignettes that draw your eye to pieces that one might ordinarily pass over. It’s such a cool thing to be able to go through and see how other people in the industry set things up and feature their items,” says Kelly. Each vignette in ReFresh Home has an individual style that not only helps shoppers visualize a setting, but also gives a good impression of how the ReFresh Home designers stage and design a home. “Our hope is that, just like when we leave market, our customers will leave ReFresh Home feeling inspired and eager to work on their homes,” says Kelly. Almost all the merchandise at ReFresh Home is made locally in Williamson County, adding a local and authentic touch to all the pieces. Most of the art
One of their favorite spots in their store this season is the little front niche that includes a full mount caribou that the girls in the store named him “Clyde the Caribou.” They paired him with a custom Norwalk sofa, new sleek frames and glass lamps to give it a softer feel. The light fixture is an antique taken from a home they refreshed, but thought the fixture was just too cool to get rid of. This is just one of the ways they like to showcase the new and the old mixed together, to give shoppers a feel of how you’d mix pieces in your personal home.
we decorate things and see our style,” says Lauren. “We do go shopping with our clients in other stores too.”
For this setting, the team used a more modern style of framed artwork but offset it with a rustic-industrial table. This is another custom Norwalk sofa. Not only do they mix new and old, but they also wanted to inspire customers to blend different styles and break the rules. Their favorite homes and rooms have aspects from many different styles throughout the home.
featured in the store is from local vendors, pillows are custom-made by women in the Franklin area, as well as drapes, runners and repurposed furniture pieces, coming from historic homes, building materials from old barns and estate sales. “We love to repurpose things,” says Lauren. “We bring them back to the store, and put it back together into something beautiful and refreshed.” Upholsteries are custom-made through Norwalk Furniture, an upholstery company that has been around since the 1900s. ReFresh Home has a fabric wall with over 1,000 top quality fabrics that can be used on your furniture and can also be ordered by the yard. They also have a wide selection of floor samples in the store and every piece can be customized to the customer’s needs. All upholstered furniture can be completed within a month and with a lifetime warranty. “Our clients do not have to purchase from our store, but it serves as a good outlet to see how
Their work is not limited to the Greater Nashville area. These designers have custom-built and decorated homes in Kentucky, Atlanta, Florida and more. “The cool thing about our business is when we started five years ago, as clients come and go from the area, building or buying properties in other places, they will take us around the country with them,” says Lauren. “We are able to keep that relationship going no matter where you may live.” While all their designers are able to work with the client’s individual tastes, they all have favorite styles. Kara has always loved timeless, clean, bright settings with rustic and farmhouse elements. That’s what made the combination of Kara and Lauren so unexpected, but work so well. Lauren has a more glam, modern and edgy style. When they brought Kelly on three years ago, it added even more dynamic. Kelly leans toward designs that are cozy and eclectic and even a little boho. “Everyone on our staff is unique and offers their own style and I think that is evident through not only our store, but also our design work. We love that you can always expect us to pull each other out of their box and blend our different tastes,” says Kelly. The designers love tying in vintage, family pieces to the spaces they create. “The best part about designing and decorating a home is that you can take their things such as their great grandmother’s china on the table, making your spaces feel like yours, but refreshed,” exclaims Lauren. For more information on ReFresh Home, visit them at their store on 1276 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.
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SOCIAL | Your Williamson March Mixer
Photography by Catherine Royka Scout’s Pub in Westhaven, hosted the Your Williamson March Mixer to celebrate the Eat, Drink & Be Merry issue. Guests enjoyed delicious appetizers and drinks, along with live music from Matt Marinchick with some pickin’ on the patio. A few lucky guests even won tickets to shows, or gift cards to Woodhouse Day Spa and Early’s Honey Stand. Make sure you know about the next Mixer by liking Your Williamson on Facebook and signing up for our weekly e-blasts at yourwilliamson.com. Mary Lankford & John Harlin
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SOCIAL | Hard Bargain Annual Celebration Dinner
Photography by K. York The Hard Bargain Association held their 9th annual celebration dinner at The Factory at Franklin. The Association’s mission is to preserve this historic Franklin neighborhood, founded over 130 years ago by Harvey McLemore, a freed slave. Hugh Queener and Pinnacle Financial Partners were recognized for their commitment to providing financial support for families restoring and building homes in the neighborhood. Hard Bargain’s newest homeowner, Jasmine Lillard, delivered a message via video of her excitement at becoming a homeowner in the neighborhood where she grew up. Executive Director, Brant Bousquet, spoke on the work of HBA and the lack of affordable housing in Williamson County. He recognized community supporters such as David Crane and Mike Porter who was awarded the Volunteer of Pinnacle Financial Partners the Year Award. For more information, visit hardbargain.org.
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It may come as a surprise that there are three elections taking place this year in Williamson County. Spring Hill, Brentwood and Franklin residents will all head to the polls to elect a new slate of aldermen or city commissioners. Williamson, Inc. is encouraging more people to vote in the Brentwood city commissioners’ race on May 2, using their online resource, Williamson County Election Central, available at williamsonchamber.com/vote. There are four candidates running for three open seats and residents are encouraged to hear their stance on the issues at the Brentwood Candidates Debate on Wednesday, April 12 at 6pm at LBMC, 201 Franklin Road.
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WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO RUN FOR OFFICE? I got involved due to the unprecedented, exponential growth in our community. People move to Williamson County for economic development, the tax rate and because it’s a great place to live. The big draw, especially for businesses and young families is our school system. I want to get involved because I am a product of WCS, having moved here in 4th grade and graduating from BHS. I am a former teacher in the district. My wife currently teaches in the district, and I have kids attending schools here. FOR SOMEONE WHO MAY BE YOUNGER, MAY NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES OR THE COMMUNITY CLOUT, WHY SHOULD THEY STILL PURSUE ELECTED OFFICE? For most capable leaders who don’t get into leadership opportunities, it isn’t because they were rejected, not elected or didn’t get the job. It’s because they didn’t take the risk. When getting into a leadership position, you have to be willing to lose. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO VOTE IN EVERY ELECTION? If you’re not informed and don’t vote, you could risk losing much-needed city services. You want people who represent what you value. I would encourage people in the Brentwood community to research the candidates. If voter turnout is as low as it has historically been, the election could literally be decided by one vote, two votes or ten votes. What matters is that you vote.
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I have some exciting news, folks! There is a new initiative launching that will help make our community more pet-friendly. Mars Petcare knows pets are good for communities and good for our health, so they are passionate about making our community more pet-friendly. BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ is a program that aims to create enough places for every dog and cat to live, visit and play by supporting shelters, homes, businesses and parks. They are setting out to develop a model for what a pet-friendly city should look like through design, development and partnerships. Their hopes are to get this model adopted by business, government, nonprofit and community partners across over the nation. Mars Petcare is headquartered right here in WC, so they are looking to their own backyard of Franklin to develop a pilot program. Their goals are to address the millions of homeless pets with hopes to eliminate bans on pets in housing developments and laws that keep pets out of public places. The BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ pilot program includes: Providing safe and welcoming shelters that lead to forever homes. Encouraging pet-friendly, responsible homes for pets. Welcoming more pets into local businesses. Giving pets plenty of park space to play.
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BUSINESS | We’re in the Money
SIX ESSENTIAL ESTATE-PLANNING DOCUMENTS BY ALEX JONES
Dying intestate (without a will), leaves your heirs with a potential mess. And yet, sixty-four percent of Americans die without one, says a recent Harris Interactive poll for RocketLawyer, a legal website. The number one reason people haven’t created a will is that they haven’t gotten around to it yet, say fifty-five percent of those surveyed.
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Without a will, a probate court decides where your property goes; it can take months - sometimes years. Money you intended for heirs and good causes may go to pay lawyers. Do you have young children? If your will doesn’t name their guardians, a court will do it. And what about Fido and the kitties? Their future is up for grabs if your will doesn’t spell it out. To truly sort out your estate planning, prepare these nine documents and your heirs will thank you eternally:
WILL.
A will gives you a voice when you’re gone. Use it to appoint guardians and to distribute possessions like money and jewelry. Make requests, like having your ashes scattered on Mount Kilimanjaro. Hire an attorney or make a simple will yourself, using a book or software, and have an attorney review it. Make updates as life changes—for instance, when you marry or divorce, or have children.
TRUST.
A revocable living trust can help you pass assets to heirs, sidestep probate, reduce estate tax, and minimize potential
lawsuits. Your trustee manages your estate when you’re gone. Unlike a will, a trust won’t become public record in a lawsuit.
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HEALTHCARE POWER OF ATTORNEY & LIVING WILL.
Name someone to make medical decisions in case you cannot, and to enforce your wishes about treatments you do and do not want. Combined, these documents are an “advance directive.”
DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Appoint someone you trust unquestioningly to make legal decisions if you can’t.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS.
When you open bank accounts or buy financial products, you name beneficiaries to inherit the assets. These simple forms trump even a will. Update them as your life changes.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS.
List the important stuff: life insurance policies, deeds, pensions, retirement accounts, bank accounts - all of it. Include account numbers and passwords and tell where they’re stored. Keep the list separate - somewhere easy to and - to tell survivors where your documents are stored.
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COMMUNITY | Your Community Partner
A C ONV ER S ATION W ITH CHRISTINE S KO LD Spring is the time for many events, especially equine events. Enthusiasts are ready to attend some of the finest horse-related events in our nation, including the Iroquois Steeplechase and the Music Country Grand Prix, which take place right here in Middle Tennessee. These two events don’t just catch the attention of equine enthusiasts but also bring awareness to the cause they are benefiting. And for any event raising funds, there are devoted sponsors behind it - helping on a level that can impact the event’s success for years to come. Tractor Supply Company (TSC) has consistently been part of supporting and sponsoring events in our community. They are a longtime partner and the presenting sponsor of the 29th Annual Music Country Grand Prix, benefiting Saddle Up! - a therapeutic riding program serving youth with disabilities. TSC is a seventynine-year old company that has evolved from a specialty mail-order tractor parts business to a leading retailer serving rural lifestyle. Headquartered in Brentwood, TSC has over 1,600 retail locations throughout the nation and 24,000 plus team members. We caught up with Christine Skold, TSC Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, to learn more about the company. How did TSC become involved with the events you sponsor annually? Tractor Supply is proud to be a part of the “Out Here” lifestyle. We work hard, have fun, and make a difference by supporting responsible animal care and land management, which includes nonprofit youth education organizations like 4-H and FFA. We are very involved with these organizations and other local efforts that specifically align with the “Out Here” lifestyle we serve. Tractor Supply has also been a sponsor of the Williamson County Fair for twelve years, including sponsorship of the Livestock Pavilion. What other community projects is TSC involved with? Tractor Supply further supports our team member volunteerism efforts through our “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” program that we sponsor and coordinate with United Way of Williamson County’s Volunteer Center. The program gives our team members a full day of paid time to volunteer their time to a charitable organization of their choice in the community. We’ve been able to make a great impact through the program, completing more than 1,000 volunteer hours 80 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
in eight counties, assisting animal shelters, painting and performing needed maintenance tasks at schools, residences and more. As part of the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” initiative, Tractor Supply also coordinated a As part of the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” large-scale event initiative, Tractor Supply also coordinated a large where volunteers scale event where volunteers spent the afternoon spent the afternoon painting fences at Saddle Up!, a nonprofit that painting fences at provides therapeutic horsemanship for children Saddle Up!. The and youth with disabilities. The event, coordinated event, coordinated by United Way of Williamson County’s Volunteer by United Way Center, was held in conjunction with the of Williamson company’s annual Leaders Meeting and included County’s Volunteer team members from across the country. Center, was held in conjunction with the company’s annual Leaders Meeting and included team members from across the country. Other examples of Tractor Supply’s community involvement efforts include: Support of local fairs through sponsorships and TSC Mobile Fair Tour - The Mobile Fair Tour is a 9,200-mile trip across the United States with seventeen stops at state and county fairs, including the Williamson County Fair, and select stores along the way. In addition to family-friendly activities and opportunities to win prizes, the Mobile Fair Tour also honors local 4-H and/or FFA youth during the stops; Tractor Supply Co. Arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm - Tractor Supply has a five-year sponsorship commitment to Friends of Franklin Parks for the new multi-purpose equestrian facility at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin. The Tractor Supply Co. Arena enables the nonprofit organization to introduce more people in the area to a variety of equestrian experiences through this new facility.
In addition to horse competitions, riding lessons and arena polo matches. Friends of Franklin Parks plans to use the Tractor Supply Co. Arena to implement educational partnerships with schools and work-to-ride programs that ensure every child has an opportunity to learn to ride. In addition to corporate donations, all Tractor Supply stores participate in signature “Paper Clover” events to raise money and awareness for local 4-H clubs. These twice-a-year events provide crucial support to 4-H at the local, state and national level, with the majority of the money remaining in the local community. This is in addition to thousands of community and partner programs we sponsor locally. What are the company goals for 2017? As Tractor Supply continues our strategic growth in 2017, we will continue to support our local communities and the great organizations that are making an impact in the lives of those living the rural lifestyle. What is the best part (in your opinion) about being involved in the community, the events and specifically the Music Country Grand Prix? The best part about being involved in community events like the Music Country Grand Prix is getting to interact with our customers on a personal level and learning more about their interests, passions and lifestyles we share. Tractor Supply has over 1,600 stores across the country, and we view each store as its own entity and platform for local engagement and impact.
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What is the company philosophy? While Tractor Supply may be a chain of 1,600 plus stores, it is our philosophy that we actually have one store in over 1,600 unique communities. Tractor Supply has a mission statement and a set of values that have been in place for decades and continue to govern how we run our business every single day. Our mission is to work hard, have fun and make money by providing legendary service and great products at everyday low prices. Why is it important to you to have a company that gives back? We believe it is important to give back as an organization, and we’ve been dedicated to doing so through partnerships that align with the “Out Here” lifestyle we are proud to serve, as well as the mission and values that have guided our company for seventy-nine years. Volunteering to help and give back to other organizations in our communities supports our mission to both work hard and have fun. It’s a big part of who we are and an important ingredient to the secret sauce for our long-term success. Why did the company choose Williamson County as the home for the headquarters? Tractor Supply’s Store Support Center (SSC) has been located in the City of Brentwood since 2004 and has continued to evolve over the years. In 2014, we opened our new LEED® Silver certified SSC, designed with careful consideration of our environmental impact and constructed with increased workspace capacity and technologies to support our growing company. We are proud to be operating our SSC here and will continue to call Williamson County and Brentwood our home. Learn more about Tractor Supply Company at tractorsupply.com.
LIFESTYLE | Eat, Drink & Be Merry
BY MISS DAISY KING
April is a month of transition from cool to caliente. Its first half is given to the sweet and somewhat solemn observances of Easter and Christ’s Crucifixion and rebirth. Cold rains give way to April showers that bring May flowers, and as they come into bloom thoughts turn to a different kind of celebration - Cinco de Mayo! It’s often thought of as “Mexico’s 4th of July,” but Mexico’s independence from Spain came in September. Cinco de Mayo is something different but equally important, a true Mexican-American holiday and symbol of union and unity for both nations and their peoples, internally and internationally. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862, where Mexican soldiers, volunteer villagers and Indians, defeated a much larger invading French force. Had France prevailed, it would likely have moved north to provide military assistance to the Confederacy which could have turned the tide of our Civil War. Indians and Latinos living in the Southwestern United States, heard news of the victory, and huge celebrations ensued the first Cinco de Mayo, held right here in the United States. Even the leader of the Mexican forces at Puebla, Ignacio Zaragoza had American roots, having spent his early childhood in Texas. The Mexicans won the battle, halting French progress at a crucial time, and in turn a reunified United States helped them win the war and oust the French. As a holiday celebrating disparate groups with a common goal, Cinco de Mayo in a way parallels our Thanksgiving, but with warm weather, mariachis, margaritas and spicy foods. It can’t help but be a bit more spirited! Food and drink are central to any Cinco de Mayo celebration, and at Miss Daisy’s, those are our specialty. Though we are better known for Southern cooking, the flavors of this holiday are nothing new to us, for the palates of Mexico and the United States are as intertwined as their histories. Tamales were introduced to African-Americans by Mexicans who toiled alongside them in Texas cotton fields and paired with pork barbecue, became such an ubiquitous soul-food staple that Greenville, Mississippi now hosts an annual Hot Tamale Festival. At Miss Daisy’s, several Mexican-inspired items have long been customer favorites, including our chicken tortilla soup, enchiladas, chicken salsa Verde and homemade salsa. Those will all be ready at the Grassland Market for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta! I want to share some tastes of Mexico that are close to my heart, including a margarita concoction I brought back from there years ago; a dear family friend’s Tres Leches cake and, directly from Guadalajara, the mother of our friend Salvador Guzman of La Hacienda, has in the spirit of the holiday, graciously offered her mole sauce recipe. This is particularly appropriate for Cinco de Mayo as mole is said to have originated in Puebla. “¡Que aproveche!” For additional recipes from Miss Daisy’s Kitchen, visit yourwilliamson.com. 2176 Hillsboro Road | Franklin, TN 37069 | 615.599.5313 MissDaisyKing.com | facebook.com/MissDaisysKitchen 82 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
MEXICAN CHICKEN MOLE 3 pounds chicken 1 medium onion, sliced 4 Laurel leaves 1 clove garlic 2 Ancho peppers 2 Pasilla peppers 2 Guajillo peppers 3 medium tomatoes 8 tortilla slices cut into strips 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon cumin 4 cloves 1 teaspoon ginger powder Mexican Chocolate, 2-3 triangles 6 saltine crackers, crushed Chicken stock, made from the boiled chicken 1 cube chicken base 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
PASTEL DE TRES LECHES CAKE 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1 1/2 cups sugar 6 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon vanilla MILK 1 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 12- ounce can evaporated milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 Tablespoon vanilla FROSTING 2 cups heavy cream 3 Tablespoons sugar CAKE DIRECTIONS: In a bowl, mix flour and baking powder, then set aside. In a large bowl of a mixer, beat the egg yolks for 1 minute, add 1/2 cup sugar. Beat until light yellow. In a small bowl of a mixer, whip the egg whites for a minute, then add salt and remaining sugar, continue beating until soft peaks form. Next, combine the egg yolk mixture with the flour mixture, milk and vanilla. Fold the egg whites in softly with a spatula. Pour the batter into a sprayed pan and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 5 minutes and invert onto a platter. Mix all the milks and vanilla in a large bowl. Pierce the top of the cake with a fork and slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the cake. Frosting: combine the heavy cream and sugar in a small bowl of a mixer and whip until soft peaks form. Spread over the cooled cake. Garnish with fresh fruits and chocolates. Yield: 10 servings In a large pot, boil the chicken with the onion, Laurel leaves and garlic. Soften all 3 peppers in the hot chicken broth from the boiled chicken. Boil the tomatoes. Lightly fry the tortilla slices with the sesame seeds, oregano, cumin, cloves and ginger. Set aside. Combine chicken, chocolate, peppers, tomatoes and strain very well. In a large pan, sprayed with vegetable oil, add the chicken, mole base, crushed saltines and chicken stock and base. Sauté for 20 minutes. Serve with the tortilla slices. Yield: 8 servings Recipe courtesy of Salvador and Lupita
Recipe courtesy from my friend Marianna
MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE Get the recipe for these meatballs in chipotle sauce and margarita at yourwilliamson.com
COMMUNITY | A Little Something Extra
Hop Into Fun For BY CATHERINE ROYKA
Hop into spring with these festive and fun Easter activities for the whole family! Even those furry family members get to enjoy some of these events. Check out more events on our community calendar at yourwilliamson.com.
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY EGG HUNT APRIL 1 - 10AM CHEEK PARK SOCCER FIELD Williamson County Parks and Recreation is bringing back their annual Easter Egg Hunt to a new location this year at Cheek Park behind Franklin High School. Residents from the community are encouraged to bring a basket for gathering eggs and there will be opportunities to have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. wcparksandrec.com EASTER EGG DROP APRIL 8 - 9:45AM EVANS PARK This free Easter Egg Hunt will be hosted by Refuge Church and is a community-wide event. More than 40,000 eggs will be dropped from the sky at Evans Park. The Easter Bunny will be there for photo ops and there will be a chance to win some prizes too. Get your Easter basket ready because it will be raining eggs! therefuge.churchcenteronline.com PET PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY APRIL 11 - 6PM-9PM COOLSPRINGS GALLERIA Let your pets join in on the festivities this year. Bring your furry friends for photos with the Easter Bunny during this special evening at CoolSprings Galleria. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Coolspringsgalleria.com EASTER EGG DIVE APRIL 9 - 4:30PM-6:30PM LONGVIEW RECREATION CENTER This one-of-a-kind Easter egg hunt is one you won’t want to miss. You won’t be running around outdoors hunting for eggs, you’ll be diving and swimming to find your Easter eggs! This underwater Easter egg hunt will have various times for different age groups to dive for eggs. 84 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
Following each dive, the children will return their eggs to claim their prizes or candy filled good bags. wcparksandrec.com ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 9 - 2PM FAIRVIEW RECREATION CENTER Join the fun at the annual free Egg Hunt at the Fairview Recreation Complex on April 9 presented by Williamson County Parks and Recreation. Bring your own basket and a camera to catch the fun! The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos too. wcparksandrec.com EGGSTRAVANGANZA APRIL 12 - 10AM TIMBERLAND PARK The Easter Bunny is coming to Timberland Park for children ages three-five. Children will visit with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs and work on spring crafts. Parents, don’t forget your camera. This is a free event but space is limited and registration is required. wcparksandrec.com
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HOPPIN’ HOUNDS EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 8 - 12PM-2PM SEVIER PARK Dogs and dog-lovers of all ages are invited to this enjoyable Easter egg hunt. There will be the annual dog hunt for eggs, a costume contest and the opportunity to shop from local vendors and snack on bites from food trucks. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Nashville Ronald McDonald House and Nashville Humane Society. nashvillehoppinhounds.com 25TH ANNUAL SPRING ART HOP APRIL 15 - 10AM-4PM CHEEKWOOD The 25th Annual Spring Art Hop at Cheekwood will feature twenty-five egg
hunts with 30,000 eggs to hunt for around the gardens. There will be live music, crafts, live bunnies and food trucks. Cheekwood will be in full bloom too! cheekwood.org
EASTER BUNNY EXCURSION TRAIN APRIL 15 - 8:30AM TENNESSEE CENTRAL RAILWAY MUSEUM
ANIMAL EGG HUNT APRIL 15 - 1:30PM-2:30PM WARNER PARK NATURE CENTER
Ride with the Easter Bunny on a restored classic streamlined stainless steel passenger train. On this ninety-mile trip, the Easter Bunny will be making visits to each car to visit with children. During the layover in Watertown, there will be Easter egg hunts and a chance to dine at restaurants for lunch and shop the stores around the square. tcry.org
This egg hunt is one like you haven’t seen before. Bring your baskets and fill them with reptile, bird and amphibian eggs (not real of course!) instead of the traditional Easter eggs. It is a unique way to learn about the great outdoors. warnerparks.com EGGSTRAVAGANZOO APRIL 15 - 9AM-4PM NASHVILLE ZOO AT GRASSMERE Nashville Zoo’s annual spring celebration, Eggstravaganzoo, is back with egg hunts and Easter treats for children of all ages. Activities during the day include scheduled egg hunts for kids, a Zoo-wide hunt for golden eggs, spring-themed games, bounce houses and face painting. Keep an eye out for special appearances from the Easter Bunny and Zoo mascot Twiga. nashvillezoo.org
ANDREW JACKSON’S HERMITAGE EGG HUNT APRIL 15 - 10AM & 1PM THE HERMITAGE Join The Hermitage for their annual Easter Egg Hunts across this historic property. This year, they’ve moved to the beautiful lawn of Tulip Grove Mansion. Over 4,000 stuffed eggs will be hidden at each program – double last year’s size. At both the 10am and 1pm start times, kids will be divided into two hunts for ages 1-6 and 7-12. Following the hunts, families can have a special photo with the Easter Bunny, decorate cookies, make spring crafts, play historic lawn games and enjoy story time with Usborne Books. thehermitage.com
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NEGRONI WEEK WITH CITY WINERY NASHVILLE
1 1/2 ounces Corsair Gin 1 ounce Campari 1 ounce City Winery Rockabilly Red Wine 2 dashes of Orange Bitters 4 dashes of Peychaud's Bitters *Served up around a rock with a burnt orange garnish
Negroni Week, presented by Imbibe Magazine and Campari, is a celebration of one of the world’s great cocktails and an effort to raise money for charitable causes around the world. To support those in need, bars around the world are mixing their favorite Negroni variations and donating $1 of every cocktail’s proceeds to a charity of their choice. City Winery Nashville’s Bar Manager Taryn Breen created her own version of this traditional Italian cocktail for Negroni Week, and City Winery will be donating $1 of every Negroni cocktail sale to the Nashville Rescue Mission during the week of June 5-11.
City Winery is Nashville’s only urban winery, concert venue, restaurant/bar and private event space. Although City Winery does produce locally-made wine right in the heart of downtown Nashville, there is also a full bar available. And don’t forget we even sell wine on Sundays!
A traditional Negroni cocktail is equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Taryn chose to use Corsair Gin for a local Nashville twist, dialing up the recipe’s base amount for a more spirited taste. She also incorporated City Winery Nashville’s own house made Rockabilly Red Wine with Campari to balance out the bitter apéritif. City Winery’s Rockabilly Red is a blended wine with a full-bodied, fruit forward flavor. It provides the cocktail a ripe cherry flavor and beautiful color. A perfect cocktail to sip on City Winery’s outdoor patio space!
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During the week of June 5-11 to enjoy our delicious take on a Negroni cocktail and donate $1 of the proceeds to the Nashville Rescue Mission. For more information and to see City Winery’s upcoming shows and wine events, visit citywinery.com/nashville
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SOCIAL | Whiskey Warmer Photography by Haley Anthony Whiskey Warmer, held in Westhaven, is intended to be a time for residents to say goodbye to winter and welcome warmer weather. This year, it snowed during the whiskey wonderland as event-goers gathered under tents to sample forty-four whiskey brands, hear live music from The Tennessee Field Hands and eat delicious local food. The night of whiskey tastings and education included special guest, Stephen Wilson, the Crown Royal National Brand Ambassador. The PodCask, a local whiskey-themed podcast, was there to interview brands, guests and talk listeners through whiskey tastings. Proceeds from Whiskey Warmer and its silent auction benefit The Westhaven Foundation, which provides grants and scholarships as well as helps raise needed funds for organizations and charities that serve Westhaven and the surrounding communities. To learn more about The Westhaven Foundation, visit westhavenfoundation.org.
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SOCIAL | Main Street Brewfest Photography by Rachel Cunningham Each year, the Downtown Franklin Association hosts Main Street Brewfest in downtown Franklin. This festive St. Patrick's Day themed street festival and beertasting featured light snow this year! But that didn't stop beer lovers from enjoying the perfect opportunity to try over eighty local, national and international craft brews while exploring the local retail shops, dancing to live music and snacking on food truck treats. Find out more at eventsdowntownfranklintn.com.
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SOCIAL | Ringside for Kids
Photography by K. York “Rumble on the Row,” A Fight for Children’s Charities, benefiting the Charley Foundation, held its charity boxing event at The Factory. The evening began with a performance from Rock & Roll Pianos as guests were treated to a gourmet dining experience. Nashville recording artist Clare Dunn sang the National Anthem and then Ray & Amanda Robinson Liberty Hall began to rumble. The boxing ring was center of the Hall and all eyes were on it as the three amateur fights sanctioned by USA Boxing began. More than 500 patrons came out to support the Charley Foundation, enjoy boxing, cocktails and bidding on one-of-a-kind auction items. Funds raised, benefit the Charley Foundation, which provides assistance to disabled and underprivileged children served by medical, recreational and care groups. For more Christy Whitt, Pam Counter & Melissa Limbaugh information, visit charleyfoundation.org.
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LIFESTYLE | Pours & Palates
Zolo’s Italian Restaurant BY ANNA ROBERTSON HAM
Finding a place that embraces the qualities and love a grandmother does when cooking meals for her family, is difficult to come by. When you find so much care in the craft of cooking, you can literally taste it. It’s a different flavor than anything you will find in a chain restaurant. Zolo’s Italian Restaurant takes care in their craft.
flavorful taste, he must appreciate how his own family cooked. Many of the dishes served in Zolo’s are passed down recipes from Brian’s grandmother, so not only is there love in every dish, but there is tradition. Brian is creating an environment and menu that values traditional methods and made from scratch techniques.
Located right off Main Street in downtown Franklin, Zolo’s opened in 2007 and is family owned and operated. Owner, Brian Holmes, takes pride in the quality of the food and service provided at the eatery. You will sometimes see him cooking behind the stove, greeting customers, or maybe even catch him out and about each weekend at the local Farmer’s Markets where he picks up fresh produce to use at the restaurant. Brian knows to capture that “family recipe”
Zolo’s offers an appealing menu and has an atmosphere to embrace many needs. It is not over the top and it’s not huge, drawing big crowds, as it only seats seventy-five guests. It is a place you can celebrate a special occasion and also a place that you can take the whole family. Zolo’s has seen birthdays, anniversaries, graduation dinners, rehearsal dinners, receptions and engagements. You can even rent the entire restaurant for your special event. Our Managing Editor, Catherine Royka, and I took a little trip across the way to visit Zolo’s for an opportunity to talk with Brian and eat, eat, eat. We are here to share our experience after sampling some of their dishes. Maybe it will make your mouth water and have you walk through their door for the first time, or maybe it will have the regular trying something different off the menu. The three dishes we tried were the Five Cheese Tortellini Diablo, the Parmesan Crusted Whitefish and the Spicy Penne Alla Vodka. All were paired with Havenscourt Pinot Noir. I am a red wine gal, so I asked
for a pour of something that would appease the palate for any of the three courses. But for those that prefer white wine, Brian or your server can steer you to the choices that will compliment your order. Let’s start with the Five Cheese Tortellini Diablo. This is a dish for the not-so-bashful pasta lover who wants a BOOM of flavor with a kick. The menu description reads: Spicy cream sauce with grilled chicken, sausage, bacon, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes; served over five cheese tortellini. This is a dish that will fill your senses and your stomach. The cream sauce is a rich mix of red and white sauces with peppers to add the heat thats the Diablo. There is a smoky undertone set off with a mix of sweet given from the sun-dried tomatoes. This one really hits all the notes, so if you cannot choose what you are craving - this might be the perfect dish for you. It covers many bases and gives you that comfort food satisfaction. Next up is the Parmesan Crusted Whitefish. The first thing I noticed is that your eye is drawn to all the color. This dish features a good size serving of fish and fresh herbs and vegetables over a bed of pasta. The menu description reads: Served with angel hair pasta and sautéed basil, garlic and grape tomatoes; topped with goat cheese. After the first bite, my initial thought was “fresh.” The combination of the basil, grape tomatoes and garlic is incredible, yet so simple. The dish relies on the flavors of the quality of the produce, because if the tomatoes and basil weren’t fresh - this dish would not be the same nor would it have the same impact on your palate. This was a dish that made me understand Brian’s mission to buy the best local produce he can find. It can make or break the taste. Alongside the whitefish, which is surrounded by a light Parmesan and
panko crust, these other flavorful elements really complement each other. And the goat cheese ads a tartness and balance. This is a wonderful choice for someone who not only loves fish, but also for someone seeking a “lighter” selection from the filled pasta choices. The final dish we tried was the Spicy Penne Alla Vodka with shrimp. I do have to say that dish was a favorite. The menu description reads: Spicy tomato and cream sauce; served with your choice of sausage or shrimp. I loved the simplicity of it, yet it had such a complexity of flavors. It was surprising. The sauce was such a stand-alone, that I could eat it with dipping bread. It is the kind of pasta sauce that your grandmother would simmer all day and you would anticipate devouring. It’s that flavorful sauce family recipe you want, but will never truly master. The taste is so rich and unique, that it is all you need on a bed of penne. But the grilled shrimp was a delicious addition. You can go without adding anything extra though, if you prefer just the pasta and sauce. This is a wonderful dish for someone who may be a traditionalist, but wants to step outside the box.
Overall, our experience was definitely a good one. I have dined at Zolo’s many times over the years, but I never tasted these three dishes. I have also never learned first-hand about the restaurant and the philosophy and love behind it until now. You can tell that each dish is made fresh to order and that there is pride put into it. Zolo’s is locally owned. The owner and staff want you to walk away after your meal with the desire to come back and dine with them again. There is no chain mentality. There is no rush. It is just straight up desire to please your palate and provide an atmosphere that is welcoming. I encourage you to dine at Zolo’s Italian Restaurant and see for yourself. Bon Appétit and Salut! ZOLO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 119 5th Avenue North | Franklin, TN 37064 615.599.2901 | zolosonline.com
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The biggest arts and culture festival of the year comes to downtown Franklin April 29-30 with the 34th Annual Main Street Festival produced by the Heritage Foundation and Downtown Franklin Association and presented by First Tennessee. The free, popular spring celebration is expected to draw a crowd of about 120,000 to historic Main Street for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food and an old fashioned carnival. This year, live music will take place in three areas: The Guitar Center Stage on the Public Square, Holler & Dash Music Corner located inside the Mantra Beer Tent, and the music stage on the corner of 1st Avenue and Main Street. “Backroad Anthem” is the headliner and scheduled for Saturday night on the Guitar Center Stage at 5pm. Join them for “Worship on the Square” with featured artist Justin Owens at 11am Sunday, April 30 on the Guitar Center Stage. Learn more about the performance schedule, available on the Main Street Festival event page at historicfranklin.com. Photo opportunities on the Public Square give attendees a chance to capture and share spring photos. 3rd Avenue North will offer a kids’ zone with a variety of old fashioned carnival games such as a cake walk, a dunk tank, along with other fun activities. A children’s ferris wheel, kiddie swing, pony rides and petting zoo are available for a small fee. The “big” kid’s attractions are available on 4th Avenue North for a small fee. The centerpiece of Main Street Festival is the juried arts and crafts show featuring more than 150 artisans and crafters with handmade items. Vendors will feature jewelry, pottery, furniture, woodworking, leatherwork, photography and more from 1st to 5th Avenues. Make sure you check out the amazing vendors on 3rd Avenue South where you can cool down at the “Take-A-Break” misting tent sponsored by Lockwood Glen. No street festival is complete without food. This year, more than twenty-five vendors will provide an international assortment of food including corn roasts, barbecue, Greek food, Mexican cuisine, Italian ice and old fashioned soda located on 3rd Avenue North, 3rd Avenue South, Main Street at 1st Avenue (by Landmark Booksellers) and 4th Avenue South. Make sure you look for the Johnsonville Big Taste Brats Grill located on 4th Avenue South by the beer tent. And as always, kettle corn, hot dogs and funnel cakes will be served. Don’t miss the Mantra Beer Garden and their variety of beer and wine selections. Proceeds from the event benefit the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and its division, the Downtown Franklin Association. Main Street Festival activities will run Saturday, April 29 from 10am – 6pm and Sunday, April 30 from 11am – 5pm. For more information on the event call 615.591.8500 or email Teryl O’Connor at toconnor@historicfranklin.com.
SOCIAL | Strings & Stories Photography by K. York The 8th Annual Strings & Stories: An Intimate Night of Songwriters’ Tales event for High Hopes was held at Green’s Grocery in historic Leiper’s Fork this winter. Country and pop music songwriter Barry Dean brought Country Music award winner Natalie Hemby and Grammy award winner David Hodges to the stage for a night of great entertainment. The award-winning songwriters played many of their hits and shared the stories behind the music. Guest enjoyed a crawfish and shrimp boil for dinner, followed by dessert and coffee. The fundraising event benefiting the High Hopes Development Center enables them to provide education and therapy to children with special needs. For more information, visit highhopesforkids.org.
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LETTUCE. It’s a quick and reliable crop that’s going to yield fast results. This is something really great to start with as a confidence booster, and it’s especially great for little ones with equally little patience. Plus, they’ll want to make their own salads out of it. SNAP PEAS. Bush sugar snap peas are much easier to grow and only need moderate support, so they’re great if you’ve got a busy household. The peas don’t even need to be shelled, so you can eat them raw right from the garden. CHERRY TOMATOES. Don’t be surprised when most of your tomatoes don’t make it into the kitchen - that’s pretty normal. What’s appealing about these to kids? The bright variety of colors they come in. The most popular is Sun Gold, and it’s what I recommend because it’s reliable even when conditions aren’t perfect. POTATOES. Honestly, these are on the list because they are so fun to harvest. It’s like hunting for buried treasure when you pull them out of the ground. RADISHES. Another veggie with quick results. They’ll germinate in just three to ten days, and you’ll be pulling them in twenty to thirty more! You can start small and expand, working your way up to more difficult plants to take care of. All the while, your little guy or gal is learning about responsibility, nutrition and how to take care of the Earth!
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SOCIAL | New Hope Academy Nashville Unplugged Photography by K. York Aaron Benward and friends, Reggie Hamm and Danny Myrick, performed a one night show, “Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song” at the Little Brick Theatre at The Factory at Franklin to benefit New Hope Academy. Guests enjoyed gourmet burgers prepared by Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden, dessert and the private concert. The intimate settings of the theater made the perfect setting for an up-close and personal show by three of country music’s best singer, songwriters. New Hope Academy is a Christcentered school where families of all economic backgrounds, cultures and race learn, love and live with acceptance and hope. For more information, visit nhafranklin.org.
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COMMUNITY | Your Education
UNDER PRESSURE WHEN MOVING A STUDENT FORWARD CAUSES THEM TO FALL BEHIND BY ANNIE OSTEEN
When President George W. Bush’s education-reform bill, No Child Left Behind, was signed into law in 2002, lawmakers thought it would be the answer to many issues within the United States school system. Politicians and law makers around the country had compiled research into why children were struggling in their classes and the answer, with overwhelming bipartisan support, was that regardless of performance, no child would be left behind at the end of each school year. Here we are fifteen years later and our education system is still trying to field the same frustrated questions from parents and teachers on how to improve our students’ education and learning experience. While many students complete their compulsory twelve years of school with ease, there are countless children that view the average school day as a challenge, regardless of the time and effort they’re putting into their work. What happens to a 6th grader who genuinely wants to understand how to do simple fractions but can’t grasp the basic concept of multiplication? While The No Child Left Behind many parents can look at B’s and C’s on the law tells them their child first nine-weeks report must move onto the next card and immediately appreciate their child has grade, despite whether they the potential to bring up are emotionally, socially or the grades, other parents recognize these first educationally ready. grades of the school year represent the anxious reality that their child’s school year is about to collapse. The No Child Left Behind law tells them their child must move onto the next grade, despite whether they are emotionally, socially, or educationally ready. As a result of the No Child Left Behind Act, there have been systems put into place that “try” to ensure a child will be successful in the upcoming school year, such as an IEP. An IEP, or Individualized Educational Plan, which is a program developed to guarantee a student that has a disability identified under the law, receives specialized instruction and related services. A child has to have one or more of the thirteen specific disabilities listed in IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) to qualify. Learning and attention issues may meet the criteria allowing the child to receive additional services within their school day. The school must also provide everything it promises under the IEP. These services can include modifications on what is taught or expected of a student, supplementary aids that can provide one-on-one attention, or assistive technology such as software they can use in and out of class. Up until the age of sixteen, parents, teachers, school psychologists and others 96 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | APRIL 2017
are crucial to attending annual IEP meetings to monitor progress. However, when a child turns sixteen, he or she is expected to play a role in the meetings. Although private schools aren’t mandated to offer IEP’s, public schools do offer this program. While the IEP program exists and is available for any public-school parent that wishes to consider having their child placed on this plan, it can be challenging for a child to pass the required tests to get into the program. The government has once again tightened the noose around the guidelines that will allow parents to easily take advantage of the program for their children. IEP’s cost money by catering to an individualized program, which means a large amount of the children who truly need the support of an IEP, will fall through the cracks of eligibility. That’s where the 504 Plan may become an alternative opportunity for parents. The 504 Plan has a broader definition of a disability than IDEA. That’s why a child who doesn’t qualify for an IEP could still be able to develop a 504 Plan. It works as a basic blueprint for how a child will have access to learning at school. The disability must interfere with the child’s ability to learn in a general education classroom and doesn’t require a child to have thirteen specific disabilities listed in the IDEA to take advantage of the plan. It may not be the complete answer to why a child battles their school day but can certainly be a way of aiding many that need it. It’s no secret our education system has a long way to go before finding solutions to problems that have gotten increasingly worse as time has gone on. We see much more ADHD and emotional facets that are playing a role in the classroom each day, taking teaching time away from teachers and other students. These challenges are only being addressed at the surface and while the IEP and 504 Plan takes the edge off, it certainly doesn’t solve the problem at the core. Kids are the future and are a beautiful representation of us. They should be given the attention necessary to ensure the most fruitful and effective transition from the classroom to an inspired, ambitious member of our society.
COMMUNITY | News From the Schools
BHS CHOIR PERFORMS AT CARNEGIE HALL Not many high school students can say they performed at Carnegie Hall, but members of the Brentwood High Choir can. In total, seventy BHS choir students traveled to New York City from March 23-27, to demonstrate their vocal prowess on one of the most historic and famous stages in the nation. Brentwood High was one of just two high school choirs in the United States to be invited to perform Schubert’s Mass in A-flat under the direction of Dr. David Rayl, director of choral programs at Michigan State University. To prepare for the biggest performance of their young lives, students were required to rehearse twice a week since October to learn the music. Upon arriving in New York, the students also worked diligently during strenuous four-hour rehearsals, sound checks and a dress rehearsal. “We received an invitation based on reputation and placement during competitions, said BHS Choir Director Natalie Pratt. “We were then required to submit recordings proving we were up to the challenge of this huge endeavor. I was beyond proud to see my students on stage at Carnegie,” she said. “I wanted to provide an opportunity for them to perform at a premier venue with a professional maestro, instrumentalists and soloists. My hope with this performance was that students would see beyond BHS and realize the immense opportunities that are obtainable with hard work and passion.”
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WCS LEADS THE WAY AT YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE Hundreds of WCS students are learning the ins and outs of state government. Of the 1,700 students who participated in this year’s YMCA Youth in Government Conference March 2-5, organizers say twenty-five percent were from Williamson County Schools. The annual conference gives participants an opportunity to serve roles in a variety of positions ranging from governor to Supreme Court to press corps. Of the three governors selected to head the conference, two were from Williamson County Schools. They were Fairview High’s Trey Jones and Franklin High’s Musa Subramaniam. The two students were elected to the position by their peers and had the chance to meet with Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam to discuss their role at the conference. The Williamson County schools that participated in the program are Brentwood High, Brentwood Middle, Centennial High, Fairview High, Fairview Middle, Franklin High, Grassland Middle, Heritage Middle, Hillsboro School, Independence High, Page High, Page Middle, Ravenwood High, Spring Station Middle, Summit High, Sunset Middle and Woodland Middle.
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