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CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE MONTHLY 10 Letter from the Publisher 12 Social Secretary 85 Bone Vivant 98 Did YOU Know?
LIFESTYLE 18 YOUR Health & Wellness with Williamson Medical Center 22 Fashionable YOU Top Fall Jewelry Trends with Dena Nance 24 Fashionable YOU It’s Fall Y’all at Draper James 28 Fashionable YOU Gorgeous Fall Finery with Feltman Brothers 36 Eat, Drink & Be Merry with Miss Daisy King 38 A Spirited Conversation with Franklin Wine & Spirits 40 The Lady Entertains with Jenny Reimold
BUSINESS 79 Ribbon Cuttings with Williamson Inc. 80 Scoop YOU In the News 82 YOUR Business Partner with Williamson, Inc. 83 We’re in the Money with FirstBank
54 Interior Thinking with Kimberly Greenwell My Southern Home 66 Styling YOUR Everyday with Jill Ward & Holly Hamilton 92 Arts & Culture 2022 Elvis Festival 93 Read Between the Lines Southern Ghost Stories: Franklin, Tennessee 96 Arts & Culture Calendar of Events
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COMMUNITY 16 YOUR Charitable Self The Pink Chair Project 26 A Little Something Extra Main Street’s Friendliest Smile 52 Days Gone By Franklin Walking Tours 56 From Our House to YOURS The Howarth House: Franklin’s Most “Active” Haunted House 68 I Am Williamson County Bill Derryberry 84 In YOUR Backyard Pumpkinfest 86 YOUR Kids BRAVE 87 News from the Schools 88 YOUR Education Creating the Next Generation of Social Entrepreneurs 90 Up the Road Fall Activity Guide
SOCIAL 14 Harpeth River Swing 19 Bootlegger’s Bash 30 Chukkers for Charity 44 Heritage Ball 46 Williamson County Association of Realtors Membership Luncheon 97 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
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Angels and Heroes Among Us “Your gifts are not about you; leadership is not about you; your purpose is not about you: A life of significance is about serving those who need your gifts, your leadership, your purpose.” Kevin Hall
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Where did September go? I feel like this last month is a blur, and now here we are in the fourth quarter, and the holiday rush is already upon us. I try to ignore the retail pressure to embrace Christmas as I stroll the aisles looking for ghosts and goblins to add to my Halloween splendor. Keep holidays to their own time – and don’t rush me into tree trimming, please! Halloween is an almost equally festive time around here. Living in downtown Franklin, we gear up and decorate pretty big. We anticipate hundreds of trick-or-treaters, and it truly has become a significant part of our fall. This edition is a favorite of mine because, at our core, we love to showcase people doing good in this community. As this is the annual Philanthropy edition, we go above and beyond to spotlight those unsung Nonprofit Heroes. These people give back in a profound and real way, every day, and their contribution to our community is significant in big and small ways that matter.
Beyond our six nominated heroes, we also feature several other great stories of giving back to the community in this issue. But, perhaps, one of the more exciting stories we feature this month is our cover story on Luke and Caroline Bryan and how they have made Williamson County their home and their commitment to giving back. Now, I am rarely, in fact, if ever, star-struck – perhaps from growing up in a home where some pretty stellar celeb types wandered through the kitchen from time to time – or so I hear now! And living here in Williamson County, we are all pretty used to spotting our famous residents out and about from Kroger to Starbucks and the occasional event. But it’s not often that I get to sit down with them and learn about what’s in their heart. This month, we had that privilege to interview Caroline and Luke Bryan, who welcomed us into their home and shared their love for our community and their desire to give back whenever they can. Not star-struck, but grateful. Whether famous or not, whether blessed with wealth, or trying to get by ourselves on less -
it’s important to realize, we can all give back. Just our very presence in some ways can be as meaningful to someone in need as a check. Caring about those around us, organizations that do good, and investing of ourselves into the community we all call home - can be our most fulfilling and lasting legacies. Creating a culture of giving back has made Williamson County is unique in that regard, and everywhere I look, I find plenty of angels and heroes among us who truly do make this the place we all call home proudly. Thank you, Williamson County, for providing us with ten years of exemplary stories of extraordinary people and organizations. We continue to believe this is our greatest legacy and know that where there is good – great things can and do happen!
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The annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala is an evening of healing through the arts, benefiting Bridges Domestic Center of Williamson County. It’s the luckiest night of the year filled with casino games, live and silent auctions, dance music, casual gourmet dining, surprises and more! Funds raised from this magical evening help victims of domestic violence heal and rebuild their lives. As the only domestic violence shelter in Williamson County, Bridges Domestic Violence Center is dedicated to helping victims and survivors find a pathway to safety and independence.
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The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 36th Annual Pumpkinfest is middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival. The festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages! Join for a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts and crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items.
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The 20th Anniversary Wine Down Main Street returns November 6th. New this year, the Franklin Theatre will host VIP guests and will feature signature cocktails, wines, choice food selections, and the soulful sounds of Elecoustic Soul. When you attend Wine Down Main Street, you experience the best night out all year. The streets are closed to traffic; wines, beers and spirits, provided by Lipman Brothers, are poured in the charming shops; food samplings are provided by area restaurants; and local musicians entertain thousands of attendees along the way.
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The third annual Music City Invitational will be hosted on October 18th at Vanderbilt Legends Club. Join in and play golf to create awareness and celebrate the GIFT of Down Syndrome. The event benefits Angels in Disguise, a 501c3 charity dedicated to promoting Down Syndrome awareness and appreciation.
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Benefiting Saddle Up!, the 33 annual Music Country Grand Prix is a premier equestrian jumping competition featuring top riders and horses from across the nation competing for a $50,000 prize. Since its inception, this event has raised more than $2,000,000 to support Saddle Up!, which is middle Tennessee’s oldest and largest organization offering equine assisted activities and therapies serving children and youth with disabilities.
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Button Ball is Davis House’s annual black tie gala fundraiser that is always memorable. This event is their largest fundraiser throughout the year, with 450+ people in attendance. Previous guest speakers have included Elizabeth Smart and R.A. Dickey, and this years event features Gold Medal Gymnast Aly Raisman! NewsChannel 5 Anchor Rhori Johnston will return as Master of Ceremonies.
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High Hopes Development Center’s 23 annual Hats Off to High Hopes will take place on November 11th, from 6pm - 9pm at Graystone Quarry. Guests will enjoy a multi-course dinner, a stellar silent auction and live entertainment – complete with the backdrop of the gorgeous lit quarry pond and waterfall. This event offers the opportunity for High Hopes to “tip our hat” to all the hard work of their staff and especially the children they serve.
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Photography by Mackenzie Smith The Harpeth Conservancy hosted their 18th annual Harpeth River Swing at River Circle Farm, inviting guests to enjoy the night under the stars. A new addition to this event includes the Brownlee Lounge, which sits adjacent to the seating area and honors the current farm owner’s recently deceased father. This popular fundraiser offered chances to bid in a silent auction, live entertainment from Michael Rix, and a seated dinner. The profits help the Harpeth Conservancy fulfill its mission to provide its community with clean water and protect its rivers. To learn more or get involved, please visit harpethconservancy.org/.
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The Pink Chair Project BY EMMA CHENNAULT
“No matter how young you are or how little experience you have, if you are passionate about an issue, you can make a difference.” Olivia Bratcher is a junior at Brentwood High School. She is an editor on the yearbook staff, on the cross country team, a Girl Scout, and The Pink Chair Project founder. The Pink Chair Project was created to provide comfort and encouragement to breast cancer survivors by lending a recliner chair for use as they recover post-surgery. The chairs represent a legacy of love and hope as they travel from home to home, allowing women to heal physically and emotionally. Olivia founded The Pink Chair Project after her mother, Amy Bratcher, was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2020. After a routine mammogram came back suspicious, Amy underwent a biopsy and was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Before Amy underwent a double mastectomy in September 2020, her doctors recommended getting a recliner for her recovery. Fortunately, her friend, Angie Wesley, had a recliner chair that she was able to borrow. Several years ago, Angie had the same surgery and had since lent out her recliner chair to women going through breast 16 FALL 2021
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surgeries. Amy was “grateful for her letting me borrow her chair. It was a very emotional time for me, and being in that chair knowing other women before me had endured similar surgeries gave me such comfort knowing that I was not alone.” Before Amy’s second surgery, she asked Angie to borrow the recliner again, but it had already been lent to another friend. This was when Olivia realized she could help women who are recovering from breast cancer surgeries by providing them with recliners. As Olivia began to develop The Pink Chair Project, her first step was to find a project advisor in the medical community. Her mother’s doctors were with Williamson Medical Center, so “it was not a hard decision to start there.” She reached out to Amy’s breast health navigator and pointed her towards the Foundation Board at Williamson Medical Center. Olivia set up a meeting with Leigh Williams, and Leigh loved her idea but told her she needed to pitch it to the board. It was a unanimous “yes” vote, and The Pink Chair Project and Williamson Medical became official partners. After starting a partnership with Williamson Medical, her next step was finding a furniture store willing to partner with her. Unfortunately, one store turned her down before she met with Seth Hall of Head Springs Depot. Olivia set up a meeting and pitched her idea to him. Olivia explained, “Mr. Hall was so excited about the possibilities of my project that he encouraged me to think bigger by aiming for a greater number of chairs.”
Olivia is still in the fundraising phase of her project. She wants to grow this project in a sustainable way. She describes that “The Pink Chair Project is designed to grow and expand as donations continue to come in. The more donations the project receives, the more chairs I can purchase for The Pink Chair Project. In the future, the project can grow to provide recliners, lift chairs, and even adjustable beds to aid patients in the recovery of cancers in addition to breast cancer.” Olivia and Amy would like our readers to know, “Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in women. While breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, many women with breast cancer have no symptoms. This is why regular breast cancer screening is so important for early detection. Go get your mammogram!” If you would like to contribute to The Pink Chair Project, “Everyone can help support The Pink Chair Project by giving a monetary donation. 100% of the donations The Pink Chair Project goes toward funding the recliner chairs. Donations are 100% tax-deductible.” To donate online, visit: williamsonmedicalcenter. org/support-wmc/give-now/ When selecting a fund, do not forget to scroll down until you see Pink Chair Project or scan the QR code.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Five Facts to Fuel a Healthy Fall WITH WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER AND REBECCA BASKIN, M.D. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Williamson Medical Center is committed to raising awareness and promoting prevention, early detection and treatment. Keeping all the facts, figures and recommendations straight can be difficult, so here are a few tips to help you make informed decisions about your health this fall. Breast cancer is more common than you think. In fact, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. While breast cancer can also affect men, the average risk for a woman in the U.S. to develop the disease is 13%, meaning a one in eight chance. The American Cancer Society estimates about 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year, in addition to 49,290 non-invasive cases. Early detection is key. While breast cancer is common, early detection helps to prevent severe cases and even death. In fact, when cancer is found early and before it has spread outside of the breast, the five-year survival rate is 99%, according to the American Cancer Society. All women should perform monthly breast exams at home and talk with their doctor about yearly screenings. For women over 40 at average risk for breast cancer, the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) recommends yearly mammography. For average risk women with dense breasts, it is recommended to add 3D tomosynthesis mammography imaging, as this technology is 40% more accurate in finding small cancers in the breast for this group. Yearly screening mammography should then
continue until life expectancy becomes less than ten years.
You can lower your risk of developing breast cancer.
Women who are at elevated risk for breast cancer due to family risk, genetic mutations and personal history of atypical biopsy results are recommended for clinical breast exams (CBE) every six months in addition to yearly mammography and imaging, which can include a breast MRI every one to two years.
While some risks—like genetics or family history—can’t be changed, there are lifestyle changes you can make right now to lower your risk of developing breast cancer. Watching your weight (increased body weight as an adult has been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer after menopause) and being physically active have both been shown to help. Alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer, so it may be best to limit your intake or avoid alcohol altogether. Breastfeeding your child for several months may also offer the added benefit of reducing your risk for the disease. While you can’t control every risk factor, you can manage some of them, and every little bit counts!
Mammograms are a vital tool in fighting breast cancer. A mammogram is a diagnostic tool that helps you and your doctor detect breast cancer early—sometimes even before a lump can be felt—when the cancer is easiest to treat. Mammograms help to identify abnormal areas in the breast tissue, giving you and your physician vital information as you make decisions regarding further testing or treatment. Some women are at higher risk than others. Having a risk factor doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to develop breast cancer; it just means that you may have an increased chance of developing the disease. You are considered average risk for breast cancer if you don’t have a personal history of breast cancer, a strong family history of breast cancer or a genetic mutation known to increase the risk of breast cancer, such as a BRCA gene (sometimes called the breast cancer gene). If you do have these risk factors, you may be at higher risk of developing breast cancer—but it’s important to remember that your risk also increases as you age. Just a few more reasons not to skip your yearly screening!
The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center at Williamson Medical Center offers highquality breast healthcare in the heart of Williamson County. The Center houses 2D/3D tomosynthesis technology, SmartCurve mammograms, the latest breast MRI technology and the ability for minimally invasive biopsies. Clinicians also specialize in genetic testing and counseling, in addition to surgical treatment of breast disease. From state-of-the-art technology to personalized care, the team is committed to ensuring patients get convenient, accurate, rapid results and excellent care. The TurnerDugas Breast Health Center has been recognized nationally as a center of excellence and received the 2020 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Breast Centers for the eighth year in a row.
REBECCA BASKIN, M.D. Williamson Medical Center Rebecca Baskin, M.D., is a breast surgeon and breast health specialist with Williamson Medical Group at The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center at Williamson Medical Center.
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Photography Submitted The Battle of Franklin Trust hosted its 10th Annual Bootlegger’s Bash on September 24th, at Carnton Plantation. The annual event invites guests to celebrate Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging with a casual evening featuring Tennessee distillers, a traditional Southern dinner and live entertainment featuring Rock & Roll Pianos – a dueling piano team. All proceeds from this ticketed event are donated to the Battle of Franklin Trust and its efforts to preserve Carnton and Carter House. The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)(3) corporation, with a mission to preserve, understand and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. To learn more, visit boft.org.
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Retail stores and boutiques are starting to introduce new fall fashion and styles for the season- luckily for the Franklin community; you do not have to walk far to find the latest fall fashion trends. Fall trends, including maxi dresses, felt hats, boots, and jackets, can be found in local stores. Here is just a sampling of some of our local fall fashion pieces. So, next time you are in downtown Franklin or in The Factory, make sure to stop in and purchase one (or multiple!) of these fall pieces that will make a statement wherever you go!
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Billy Reid Heirloom Cashmere & Wool Sweater in Light Grey Billy Reid Moleskin Jean in Black Walnut Kato Blade Selvedge Denim Jacket Red Wing Iron Ranger Boot in Charcoal Daisy May Felted Beaver Hat
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Top Fall Jewelry Trends WITH DENA NANCE As we make the passage from summer into fall, it’s time to transition that shift dress from block heel sandals to chunky knee-high boots and a tailored plaid “shacket.” But what does that mean for the finishes you add to your look? Fortunately, the jewelry trends for 2021 are less about investment and more about expression. Costume jewelry (rather than fine jewelry) is often said to have originated in the early 19th century in Germany, where iron castings were popularized as a means of selfexpression of loyalty and patriotism. Imagine spotting a tennis racket brooch on someone’s lapel and sparking a conversation about your beloved hobby. Fast forward a mere 200+ years, and the prevalence of zodiac signs, phrases, and spiritual symbols is still a catalyst to social interaction when adorning your best look. Still, while the entire concept of a trend suggests a uniformity of style, this fall season emphasizes a level of customization and uniqueness. Layered necklaces, mix and match earring combinations, and rings on as many fingers as you can stand are the “it” way to choose according to your mood. So, what about trends that are age-appropriate or fit the occasion? We’ve got you covered (in shiny things). Whether bold or conservative, young or old, formal or casual, the only rule is to stay in a lane. Don’t choose the middle of the road blah. It’s a time for minimalist
studs and delicate chains OR outrageous earrings and chunky piles of chain links. It’s a time to be demure or flashy…your choice. Wait, I’ve not even mentioned the hues of the season or even the words “pumpkin” or “spice.” Perhaps a nice break from the norm (black). So instead, let’s focus on some mocha, whipped cream, cherries, olives, lemons, raspberries and blueberries. Hold on…are we talking food or fashion? Yes, fall gemstones, pearls and crystals may get lost on your plate or in your mug but will pop against the gold, silver, rose gold, and gunmetal finishes. Lastly, it’s always been helpful to know what to keep wearing from the prior season and what to push to the back of the accessory closet, right? If you are still relishing that last beach vacation’s photos where your turquoise and pink earrings were a standout, keep them going into fall. Those gold paperclip chains were a good buy, so now add in some silver or gunmetal to freshen up your layers. Hoops are always a good idea but consider hanging charms or pearls from them for some pizzazz. Don’t forget to bring the bling for this month’s Halloween costumes too. My version of Mr. T won the contest thanks to all of the extras! No matter the trend, it’s all about the confidence you get from your look in the end.
Top jewelry trends 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Don’t stray from Layers - but all gold can be old…mix in silver, gunmetal, rose gold, and beads Rings are “the” thing Letters are better - monograms, words and phrases Sign, sign, everywhere a sign (zodiac) Mix and match earrings (studs, multiples) Oversized and understated (minimalist vs. maximalist)
DENA NANCE Dena Nance Jewelry Starting her career on Franklin’s Main Street with what’s-in-store in 2001, Dena Nance brings decades of global expertise as a fashion jewelry designer to her relaunch as Dena Nance Jewelry, a design consultant, private label and handmade manufacturing company.
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2021 Fall Fashion WITH
It is finally the time of the year to put away our bright colors and sandals and bring out a cozy cardigan and floral dresses that embody a warmer fall presence. Draper James’ new arrivals are the perfect pieces to add to your fall wardrobe. Kellie Babydoll Dress in Magnolia
This fall, Draper James has clothing for women of all ages, from plaid to gingham patterns or a staple denim jacket! Here are some of our favorites from their 2021 Fall Collection. Visit your local Draper James in Nashville at 2608 12th Avenue South, or shop these fall pieces online at draperjames.com.
Twill Field Jacket Kacey Faux Wrap in Flower Confetti
Knit Turtleneck in Fall Vines
Loretta Shirtdress in Fall Field Flowers Reversible Sherpa Vest
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June Dress
Shearling Denim Jacket
V-Neck Top in Fall Paisley
Jo Dee Dress In Magnolia
Belted Quilted Coat
Reba Flutter Wrap Dress in Angie Plaid Midi Fit & Flare Dress in Fall Paisley
Knit Turtleneck in Black
Kitty Knit Dress in Magnolia
Lee Ann Dress in Velvet
Belted Cardigan in Black Gingham
Cable Knit Cardigan in Camel
Pointelle Pullover in Varigated Stripe
COMMUNITY
A Little Something Extra
Main Street’s Friendliest Smile BY EMMA CHENNAULT
Caroline Walker’s love for fashion has ignited a fire in her that has allowed her to be a 2019 graduate of Lipscomb University and has given her a chance to work as a retail sales associate at a local Franklin boutique. When she is not working at the Jondie’s boutique on Main Street, she is very involved with Best Buddies, GiGi’s Playhouse, Young Life, Friends Life, and the Special Olympics swim team. Being involved in many different organizations and graduating with a Fashion Degree from Lipscomb, has allowed Caroline to live out her dream. With the help of the Best Buddies Job Program, Caroline was able to connect with Rebecca Davis, the owner of Jondie and Mimi & Dottie, to fulfill her dream of working at a boutique. Rebecca first met Caroline at a benefit concert for Best Buddies in 2019. They were seated at the same table, and they started talking about their shared love of fashion and Caroline’s recent graduation from Lipscomb. A few weeks later, Suzy at Best Buddies Jobs program, reached out to Rebecca and told her that Caroline was one of their job candidates and that she was very interested in working in a boutique. They discussed having Caroline come in for a job shadow, but those plans were postponed because of the Covid-19 lock-down. Fortunately, they were able to keep in contact, and they invited Caroline to job shadow this last spring and hired her that same day.
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Caroline is very proud of the shop. Like all the team members, she works at both Jondie and Mimi & Dottie, but she spends most of her time at Jondie. Caroline’s favorite part of her job is her co-workers. She found it challenging to come out of her shell when she first started, but with the help of her co-workers, she was able to feel more confident in her role. Every time she comes into work, she is on it. When Caroline was asked what she does at work, she responded, “I know what I’m doing. I know what I am supposed to do every time I come in. I dust off the sunglasses, tuck tags on the clothes, straighten the jewelry tables, wait on customers, and swipe people’s cards. I like helping people, and I like dressing the mannequins.” “She takes excellent care of the items and lights up with every guest interaction,” Rebecca explained. “Caroline brightens everyone’s day! She has such a beautiful spirit and light inside her, and I am so honored that we are able to help her grow and have a job that she enjoys. She is determined to do a great job at every task.” Rebecca is so proud of the growth and development of Caroline that she has witnessed. As Caroline put it, “This is my story to tell, and I like to share it with everyone.” If you find yourself in Downtown Franklin, pop into Jondie and say hello to Caroline.
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INTRODUCING
Gorgeous Fall Finery FROM FELTMAN BROTHERS
Stylishly Step into the New Season with the Classic Baby/Toddler Brand’s Latest Knit Collection. With the first whispers of autumn, it’s time to kit out the little ones with clothing that keeps them warm and cozy, no matter if they’re going to the park, to preschool, or to a family gathering. Feltman Brothers clothing is the perfect gift to give a new family or to get for your children. With impeccable attention to detail in every piece, these outfits make a statement about the importance of quality. You can’t go wrong with a timeless pattern, and this ARGYLE KNIT SET is ideal for any occasion, from family photos to a day out on the town. Classic and understated, but comfortable and warm; any little prince would look perfect in this set.
The Scalloped Collar Knit Set, in ecru or mauve, has a vintage feel that will look beautiful on a baby girl. The details of the buttons that run up the back of the sweater make it even more special.
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The Rosebud Knit Set is elegant and beautiful, perfect for the little princess in your life. Made in a classic ecru color, with argyle knit and dainty, hand-stitched rosebuds, this set is a quality garment that can be an heirloom piece for years to come.
Add a layer of warmth AND style with a Popcorn Knit Cardigan. This is the kind of all around good look that goes with anything and is perfect for any occasion. Available in red, ivory, ecru and navy blue, it’s an essential for this year’s fall and winter wardrobe.
Comfort and style go hand in hand with this Striped Knit Set. It’s an easy style that is perfect for almost any occasion, but with the same attention to detail as all of the other outfits and sets.
The Daisy Tunic Set, for children from 3 months to 4T, is a lovely navy blue knit. The top is designed a little longer than most of our pieces to keep little ones warmer, with hand-stitched daisy and diamond designs. Picture your little one in the annual holiday photograph, sporting this adorable outfit!
The Chunky Knit Set is comfortable and warm, while still being stylish. The heavy knit fabric will keep babies and toddlers warm, all the while looking snappy! Available in mauve, ecro and vintage blue, this is the ideal outfit for little princes or princesses.
Since 1916, Feltman Brothers has provided the world with authentic and timeless clothing for babies and young children. This reputation is the result of a strong commitment to quality, incomparable fabrics, exclusive designs, and attention to detail. Feltman Brothers designs reflect the elegance of heirloom vintage styling for children, perfect for all occasions. Their pieces reflect a level of workmanship that has no equal. Feltman Brothers is, and always has been, a family business, three generations deep and continuing strong. Learn more at feltmanbrothers.com. YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 29
SOCIAL
Chukkers for Charity
Photography by Claire Anne Page Chukkers for Charity is back in the saddle again after a year of COVID! Chukkers for Charity returned in September with their annual polo match at Riverview Farms in Franklin. The event celebrated twenty-five years of fundraising and offered attendees tailgating alongside the field. It was a beautiful sunny day filled with polo and community, benefiting Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! For more information about this event, please go to chukkersforcharity.net.
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FEATURE
Philanthropy In Our Community
The Place They Call
HOME LUKE & CAROLINE BRYAN EMBRACE COMMUNITY IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY
BY SHELLY ROBERTSON BIRDSONG
Whether you know him from American Idol or as the mega country music superstar selling nearly thirteen million records; or his wife for her one million followers on Instagram with her “12 Days of Pranksmas” antics – Luke and Caroline Bryan are instantly recognizable. Lucky for them, they chose to make their home in Williamson County. Long known for being a safe haven for celebrities – the ability to come and go seemingly unnoticed (sometimes), and carve out a life of normalcy, is the elusive but often found draw of our community. But the Bryans are far from hiding out, as they have made a life and put down roots in this place they now call home. “We don’t let who we are inhibit living,” says Luke, describing the sometimes endless barrage of press and publicity that surrounds him and his family. Clearly, making a choice to come to Nashville, as he says, “was the only way to make my dreams come true.” And come true they have, as his career has more than skyrocketed to a pinnacle of fame and success few performers achieve in a lifetime, let alone in a little over a decade.
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Since his debut, Luke Bryan has garnered 27 #1 hits and has more RIAA certified digital singles than any other country artist with 68.5 million; has 15.6 billion streams worldwide and has sold nearly thirteen million albums. His headline concert tours have played sold-out shows for twelve million fans, including stadium concerts, Farm Tours, Spring Break shows, and seven sold-out ‘Crash My Playa’ destination concert events. Luke has won over fifty major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. His third and most recent Entertainer win was awarded by the Academy of Country Music this April, and he also holds two Entertainer honors by the Country Music Association. Additional awards include six recognitions as a CMT Artist of the Year, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards – as well as being named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the 2010s, the ‘Most Heard Artist of the Decade’ by Country Aircheck, and the ‘Artist Humanitarian Recipient’ by the
Country Radio Broadcasters this February. And if all of that wasn’t enough - Luke is also a celebrity judge, gearing up for a fifth season in 2022, alongside Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, on ABC’s American Idol. Lucky for Luke, by his side through it all, has been his wife Caroline – college sweethearts from Georgia, the couple share two boys and are a loving Aunt and Uncle to two nieces and one nephew. Raising children and looking for somewhere they could have plenty of space to be in the country and have the feel of city life nearby was the draw of Williamson County. In 2012, already residing in Brentwood, Luke told Caroline he had found their perfect place just down the road in Franklin. Her first question as “how close is the hospital?” Laughingly explaining, that as a mother, knowing how quickly you can reach help if there is an emergency or an accident was a top priority for her. Luckily for Caroline, he answered that Williamson Medical Center, an award-winning regional health system that provides high-quality and compassionate healthcare, was only a few miles away.
“The beauty of this community is the people looking after it” Not just as a reason to purchase their bucolic farm in the countryside of Williamson County, the hospital holds a special place in their hearts as well, as the place where their children were born. Although they hope not to have to visit often, their passion for this community and giving back draws them to not only the hospital’s many avenues for contributing but to so many other causes here and everywhere. “We have truly been blessed by this area,” says Luke. “When your children give you the roots that establish a place as home, you want to give back,” he says; “In a quick amount of time, Williamson County has become our home.” There are no shortages for how one can become involved in the philanthropic community that is very much a part of what and who Williamson County is. Celebrity or not, giving back and helping to create and preserve what is so very special about living here is part of this community’s soul. “The beauty of this community is the people looking after it,” says Luke, so profoundly. He and Caroline are both keenly aware of the intrinsic responsibility that comes with giving back. No problem! Their commitment to doing good is both heartfelt and obviously a very real part of who they are as people.
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Some of the many organizations they have already been a part of here include Brightstone, High Hopes, the YWCA and their own family’s organization – the Brett Boyer Foundation, started by Caroline’s brother and sister-in-law (Ellen Boyer, featured in this issue as a Nonprofit Hero), in honor of their daughter Brett who died of congenital heart disease (CHD). Caroline is also the founder of Brett’s Barn, created to honor her late niece Brett, which has rescued over twenty farm animals. Beyond the named charities they have given to, they also strongly believe in the little things sometimes mattering the most. “Nothing matters more than the small stuff we are asked to do,” says Luke. Examples of which include signing a guitar for a local auction or simply as a gift to a veteran or police officer; or showing support to a small child suffering from cancer. They also have their own personal foundation, where they are able to help an individual or organization in need on a much more one-on-one level. “We receive letters and hear stories of someone deserving, and we can write a check,” says Caroline. And celebrity and financial success
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have nothing to do with the sincere belief; too much is given, much is expected. “If you can, and don’t,” says Caroline, “shame on you.” Clearly, the Bryan family is a gift to Williamson County in more ways than one. Their commitment to preserving what is so special about this community survives long after fame subsides. Their example shows that no matter how small the gift or amount of time volunteering, how seemingly insignificant a cause may seem at first or to others, the servant’s heart for giving back can truly make a place where you live and become your home. When the character of your community and the gift of everyone caring enough to preserve that something special is part of its resident’s daily life, it matters. “We want to do our part to protect Williamson County and what it is,” Luke says. Clearly reflected in who they are and ingrained in both Luke and Caroline in a multitude of ways, both around the country and right here in their backyard. Right here, in their chosen place to call home.
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A PRAISE TO THE
PUMPKIN U P WITH MISS DAISY KING Falling leaves, a chill in the air, the first smoke wafting from our neighborhood chimneys - are symbols of a sort of super-season which encompasses all the wonderful holidays to come. Yes, there is frost on the pumpkin; therefore, it’s pumpkin time! Tis’ the season when “pumpkin spice”- that mixture of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice and cinnamon traditionally used to flavor pumpkin pies - now makes appearances in everything from lattes to ice creams and M&Ms. For four intervening centuries, pumpkins have been one of the most awaited and celebrated fruits of the fall harvest and have become woven into the fabric of the holidays, which follow. These indigenous American staples were co-opted by Irish immigrants to be a part of their Halloween celebration, with their role in all things spooky given public prominence in Washington Irving’s 1848 classic “Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Children of the last half-century also know of Charlie Brown’s search for the Great Pumpkin.
In “Home for the Holidays," Perry Como famously sang about knowing “A man who lives in Tennessee," who was headed for “Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie.” With respect to our friends north of the Mason-Dixon Line, pumpkin pie is a Southern tradition as well. The following recipes are delicious enough that your Pennsylvanian friends may very well come to Tennessee for their pumpkin treats. According to current demographic trends, they will likely return with moving vans. We welcome one and all to Franklin and middle Tennessee, where the Great Pumpkin is served. Happy Baking! MISS DAISY’S KITCHEN 1110 HILLSBORO ROAD • FRANKLIN, TN 37064 615.599.5313 • MISSDAISYKING.COM FACEBOOK.COM/MISSDAISYSKITCHEN
Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie INGREDIENTS • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin pie filling • 1 cup buttermilk • ½ cup maple syrup • 1/4 cup sugar • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream • 2 large eggs • 2 egg yolks • 2 tbsp. butter, melted • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice • 9 inch pie crust, baked for 5-7 minutes in a 350° 36 FALL 2021
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INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin and next 8 ingredients 2. Pour into prepared pie crusts 3. Bake at 325° for 80 - 90 minutes until pick inserted in center comes out clean If necessary, cover with foil halfway through baking to prevent excess browning 4. Let cool and if desired, top with additional Whipped cream
Pumpkin Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting INGREDIENTS • 4 eggs • 2 cups sugar • 1 cup vegetable oil • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/8 tsp. salt • 2 tsp. baking soda • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 2 cups pumpkin pie filling INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl or mixer, mix together the eggs, sugar and oil 2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon 3. Add to the egg mixture 4. Blend in the pumpkin pie filling, 5. Pour into a greased 12 x 18" pan and bake at 350° for 25 - 30 minutes 6. Cool and frost with the Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream Cheese Frosting
Farm Pumpkin Bread INGREDIENTS • 1 cup water • 1 cup vegetable oil • 1 (21oz.) can of pumpkin pie filling • 3 cups sugar • 3 eggs • 1 cup chopped black walnuts • 1½ cups chopped dates or raisins • 3½ cups self-rising flour • 2 tsp. baking powder • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1 tsp. nutmeg • 1 tsp. ground ginger • 1 tsp. salt • ½ tsp. ground cloves INSTRUCTIONS 1. In large bowl of mixer, mix together the water, oil, pumpkin, sugar, nuts and dates 2. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients 3. Add to pumpkin mixture 4. Pour into to large loaf pans and bake in a 325° oven for 11/2 hours 5. Cool and remove from pan
INGREDIENTS • ½ cup butter, softened • 1 1-pound box confectioner’s sugar • 1 8oz. package cream cheese, softened • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Pumpkin Spice Cake INGREDIENTS • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp. baking soda • 2 tsp. baking powder • 1 tsp. cinnamon • ½ tsp. ground ginger • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg • 1/4 tsp. ground allspice • 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom • 1 15 oz. can pumpkin • 1 ½ cups sugar • 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 4 large eggs INSTRUCTIONS 1. Assemble ingredients and utensils. 2. In large mixer bowl, whisk first 9 ingredients. 3. Using an electric mixer, beat pumpkin, sugar and oil in another large bowl. 4. Add eggs one at a time, beating to incorporate. 5. Add flour mixture, beat on low speed to blend. 6. Divide batter among 3, 8-inch sprayed and floured pans. 7. Bake at 350 degree for about 30 minutes or until tester comes out clean. 8. Cool and frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting. INSTRUCTIONS 1. In large bowl of mixer combine ingredients and spread over cooled pumpkin cake
LIFESTYLE
A Spirited Conversation
Trick or Treat
for Adults!
BOOISH BEVERAGES FOR HALLOWEEN
BY GINO DELSALVATORE OF FRANKLIN WINE & SPIRITS
Monster Mash Margaritas
What do Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney and Bela Lugosi have in common? They were leading actors in some of the most famous monster movies, including Dracula, Frankenstein, Werewolf, and The Phantom of the Opera. Halloween, or All Hallows Eve, was established to help remember the dead and the Hallows (Saints). Literally, the word Halloween means “Saints Evening,” which is a time to be festive before recognizing those individuals who have died and to be honored on all Saints Day - the day after Halloween. It is a time to dress up in costumes, attend Halloween parties and trick or treat. But, for me, Halloween was the start of the wonderful fall season, giving way to leaves changing colors, cooler temperatures, apple pie, homemade chili, and other fall foods. Then, it gives way to Thanksgiving, leading us to Christmas. Halloween is not just for the young at heart but for the old folks as well. So, to honor this holiday, I have presented some ghoulish treats for the adult population. While M&M’s and tootsie rolls are for the wee folks, here are some delicious delights for you adults. Drink up…but also drink responsibly!
Pumpkin Spice White Russian Ingredients: • 3 oz. or 2 shots Vodka • 3 oz. or 2 shots Pumpkin Spice Creamer • 1.5 oz. and 1 shot Kahlua • Ice
For the Rim: • 1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice • 1 tsp. Sugar • 3 tbsp. Crushed Graham Crackers Garnish: • Whipped Cream • Pumpkin Spice
Instructions: 1. Mix the Rim ingredients for the rim together on a shallow plate. Wet the rim and dip glasses into the graham mixture 2. Pour Vodka, Pumpkin Spice Creamer and Kahlua into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until combined and cold to the touch. 3. Pour cocktail into glasses and top with Whipped Cream and Pumpkin Pie Spice. 38 FALL 2021
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Ingredients: • 2 oz. Silver Tequila • 4 oz. Blood Orange Juice • 1 oz. Lime Juice • Simple Syrup to taste • Ice
Garnish: • Sprig of Rosemary • Slice of Blood Orange • Slice of Lime • Gummy Eyeball
Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake until well combined and chilled. 2. Strain mixture over a glass of ice. 3. Garnish with a sprig of Rosemary, Slice of Blood Orange and Lime and a Gummy Eyeball on a stir stick for an extra Halloween effect.
The Haunted Graveyard Ingredients • ½ cup Bourbon • ⅓ cup Maple Syrup • 4 Orange Slices • Ice • Spring of Rosemary
Garnish: • Spring of Torched Rosemary
Instructions: 1. Pour Bourbon and Maple Syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add the Ice, Orange Slices, and Rosemary. 2. Shake for at least 30 seconds. 3. Add ice to a short whiskey glass and strain the cocktail into the glass. 4. Garnish with a Sprig of Torched Rosemary for enhanced aromatics and flavor.
Witches Blood Cocktail Ingredients: • ½ cup Cherry Schnapps • ½ cup Vodka • 1 cup Whiskey • ⅓ cup Fresh Lemon Juice • Cherry Soda • Ice
Rim: • Sugar • Spooky Fake Spider
Instructions: 1. In a pitcher, combine Cherry Schnapps, Vodka, Whiskey and Fresh Lemon Juice. 2. Stir in ice and Cherry Soda over top. 3. Rim glasses with sugar and garnish with spiders to serve.
Dark & Stormy Cocktail Ingredients: • 2 oz. Gin • 1 oz. Pomegranate Juice • ½ oz. Simple Syrup • Dry Ice Instructions: 1. Combine Gin, Pomegranate Juice and Simple Syrup, and Dry Ice in a large shaker. 2. Shake for at least 30 seconds. 3. Serve with a small cube of dry ice. FRANKLIN WINE & SPIRITS franklinwineandspirits.com Locally owned and operated, YOUR expert in all things wine and spirits - will treat you to “A Spirited Conversation” every issue!
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The Lady Entertains
Two Spooktacular Takes on Halloween Tablescapes WITH JENNY REIMOLD PHOTOGRAPHY BY EVIN PHOTOGRAPHY
From pinks and checks to pirates and shipwrecks - Jenny Reimold shows us how to style your Halloween table in two fun and festive ways that are both beyond the traditional black and orange motif. Here are her creations for Sweet & Spooky and The Goonies themes.
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We are the family that often runs from frightening outdoor Halloween displays. We are also the family whose children cover skeletons with blankets to make them less scary. In decorating my main living space for Halloween this year, I wanted to create a whimsical room that children run TOWARDS and not away from…so I added a bold pop of PINK and some sugary treats for a SWEET AND SPOOKY style sure to please! As I do with many of my overthe-top tables, I created a festive, no-sew tablecloth from holiday fabric and layered that on top of a solid black tablecloth. After arranging Glitterville paper mache garland in the center of the table, I placed two MacKenzie-Childs pedestal platters on the table from their classic Courtly Check collection. Next, I styled the larger stand with a smiling pumpkin from Glitterville, a Knoxville-based décor and gift company started by costume designer Stephen Brown. (Brown has worked with
Oprah Winfrey and Mariah Carey; his talent for creating one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted holiday décor is why I continue to add new pieces to my holiday collection each year.) Next, the local boutique bakery, Sugar Drop, created a gorgeous Halloween drip cake from their signature vanilla cake, watercolor buttercream and dark chocolate ganache. A buttercream crown and custom sprinkle mix added to the beauty of this custom confection. Almost too pretty to eat but one that my husband and children lined up to taste. After layering brightly colored placemats and shiplap chargers on the table, I topped each one with checkered, black and white enamel dishes from MacKenzie-Childs. I turned their classic teapot and witch cauldron into serving pieces by styling color-coordinated cake pops and themed cookies by local baker Michelle Wilson @sipstosugars into each one. Finally, I crafted my own napkins by cutting two 16x16” squares from craft store fabric and then layered those with rhinestone, spider napkin rings.
For one last whimsical display for the season, I styled a small, coordinating Halloween tree in the corner of our kitchen lounge. Using my “shove and stuff” method, I simply layered craft store sprigs and picks, alternating ribbon colors, polka dot lantern lights and Grim Grinning Goodies’ garland throughout the tree. (You could also use pumpkin lantern lights.) I then stuffed wooden signs and festive felines from HomeGoods into empty spaces and fill in the remaining holes with fringed tissue paper that my children cut. Break out of the traditional orange and black Halloween theme by adding bold pops of color for a whimsical twist on the season’s spookiest holiday!
Sweet & Spooky
We are the family that often runs from frightening outdoor Halloween displays. We are also the family whose children cover skeletons with blankets to make them less scary. In decorating my main living space for Halloween this year, I wanted to create a whimsical room that children run TOWARDS and not away from…so I added a bold pop of PINK and some sugary treats for a SWEET AND SPOOKY style sure to please!
For another twist on tablescape displays, I flipped MacKenzie-Childs’ coordinating everyday bowl upside down to highlight the hand-poured chocolate teacups filled with buttercream created by Sugar Drop. Fondant ice cream cones with fresh cotton candy and hot pink chocolate-dipped apples, displayed on vintage, upside-down bowls, add a playful touch to the table. Finding new ways to purpose traditional dishware adds a bit of whimsy to an otherwise ordinary table. Spooktacular Crows from MacKenzie-Child and a handcarved “Sweet and Spooky” sign from Little Lulu Bee on Etsy welcomed little guests to our family table.
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The Goonies
One of my favorite childhood movies came to life this Halloween after spotting a $5.99 “Beware” plate on the bottom shelf of HomeGoods. Until this moment, I was unsure of what my theme this year would be, and then I heard Corey Feldman’s voice in my head saying, “YE INTRUDERS BEWARE.” Fond memories of watching movies with my childhood friends then became the inspiration piece for the ‘80s, Goonies-themed tablescape! What started as an idea suggestion box on my Instagram quickly turned into a nostalgic movie night with my family and an over-the-top Halloween table in my dining room. To create these themed holiday moments, like last year’s Hocus Pocus table, I always start with a notepad and write down everything about the movie I can think of. I then make those items come to life using thematic dishware, seasonal decor, festive desserts and a few movie-specific references. I styled this table on four yards of inexpensive skeleton fabric that I found at a craft store and asked a handyman friend if he could build a table mast out of scrap wood. I then stapled black and white cheesecloth to the mast and draped fish netting over the tablecloth. Black placemats, galvanized chargers, and the DANGER/POISON plates made the perfect
place setting for Sugar Drop’s chocolatedipped, sugar-sprinkled, fondant skull apples. Finally, I created my napkins using a children’s pack of pirate bandanas, which cost less than $1 each to make, and added a jeweled, skull napkin ring for a bit of Goonies glam! I like to think outside of the box for serving pieces and created a cookie tray using a toy treasure chest. I put a child’s shoe box inside, covered that with fishnet, and displayed Sips to Sugar’s Goonies themed skull key, treasure map and pirate cookies on top. A marble-striped cakestand added height and dimension to the table and became the perfect spot for Sugar Drop’s hand-poured, chocolate skull Goonies cake. Their “Rocky Road” salted caramel “Mega Marshmallows” were hand-dipped in chocolate and topped with gold coins to add just the right touch of movie magic. What Goonies-themed table would be complete without Sloth and One-Eyed Willie? So, I outfitted two skeletons with signature Goonies looks and pirate accessories to honor those signature characters using some inexpensive Amazon costumes. I then sprinkled gold coins, a vintage map and movie figurines throughout. More than 35 years later, this classic adventure movie lives on in our home…. because “GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE!”
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FRANKLIN WALKING TOURS
Keeping
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“I’ve always loved a good ghost story. In my family, even backyard camp outs or indoor sleepovers meant a scary story or two. I was never what you’d call a true believer, though, until I started leading tours and seeing certain things over and over again. Then, at some point, I had to admit something was happening I couldn’t explain,” says Alicia King Marshall. Alicia is the founder of Franklin Walking Tours, where she gets to tell the storied past of our beloved city. “I’ve been leading tours in historic Franklin for years. Unfortunately, the company I was working for closed in 2020, then sold,” she explains. “I missed it terribly, so I decided to open Franklin Walking Tours earlier this year. I am thrilled to be back out there, talking about Franklin’s fascinating past and exciting present.” Alicia finds the city of Franklin to be perfect for the tours she provides due to its uniqueness and history since 1799. “How many small towns can trace the steps of three former presidents through their streets and buildings the way we can? Is there another town anywhere that’s been home to more celebrities per capita? So many guests book a tour expecting to hear nothing but the Battle of Franklin, which we can do,” she says. “But we have plenty of stories from before and after November 30, 1864.” Franklin Walking Tours offers a variety of tours for a variety of audiences and history buffs. 52 FALL 2021
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“My morning tour is called Franklin Charm. It’s a two-hour stroll through downtown, as I describe the major events that shaped Franklin and visit the places where significant past residents lived and worked,” she says. “We meet business owners and learn about their shops and their buildings’ history. We go inside at several stops, covering historical events that took place long ago or famous musicians who played there last week. We end at a local bakery, where each guest gets a treat before we say goodbye.”
Alicia says that more and more influencers are coming here, and they want content and unique backdrops. “My Picture Perfect tour is the answer. I show them all the best spots - some classic, others hidden. We talk about whatever interests them as we move from spot to spot - history, hauntings, true crime, etc. This tour is also popular for birthday parties, girls’ weekends, and even a proposal! Guests can schedule a professional photographer when booking, have their guide take their photos, or take their own.”
Alicia tells us that Franklin Walking Tours is presenting the second Psychic Walk on October 9th. Celebrity psychic Deb Lantz, will return to Franklin to walk the haunted streets of our historic district. You may recognize her if you watch paranormal shows. She’ll give mini-readings when led and share her impressions as she goes. I then give whatever historical context I can before moving on. Her June event was very powerful, and I’m thrilled she has agreed to do it again. I still get the chills when I think of some of the things she shared with guests. It was incredible,” she says.
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Private tours are offered throughout the year with Franklin Walking Tours, which are great options for bachelorette parties, family getaways, office team-building, school groups, church outings, and anyone with a specific focus. “For instance, I’m hosting a group this week who are only interested in certain Civil War events,’ Alicia explains. “I created a special
itinerary just for them, which is something I love to do.” Now, with the spookiest month of the year upon us, most of us are ready for tours that will raise the hairs on the backs of our necks. Alicia says that October is the busiest month for walking tours of all kinds in Franklin, with tours every
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One could learn about the history, or one can learn about the spooky history. In October, Alicia offers many more tours, especially those with a more haunting tone. “When it gets dark out, so do my tours. Grim & Ghostly is my crime and hauntings tour. Available Friday and Saturday year-round, every night in October, or by appointment. This tour is exactly what it sounds like. We wind through the streets of downtown Franklin, stopping to tell about the worst things that have happened in the buildings we pass. I share photos taken by previous guests and tell stories about ghosts and their activities that have no logical explanation. New stories are frequently added as people tell me what they’ve experienced.”
day and night. “I have several people ready to jump in and help, including Brandon Schexnayder, of the popular Southern Gothic podcast. He recently asked me to co-host a new podcast, GHOST TOUR, featuring top ghost tour guides from all over the US and Canada. Our first episode was released in September, and people have been very receptive! Which is great, because we really want to produce season two. We have some exciting twists and surprises planned. So I’ll let you in on a secret. Our final episode this season will be guesthosted by the stars of Ghostly Talk podcast!”
one house. It’s never seen at another house or in another window. Outside another building, guests often hear a particular sound. It’s always the same sound and never reported anywhere else. Clearly, something is going on here, and it sure sounds like ghostly activity.” One may think that the obvious locations would be the most “haunted,” as they say - such as Carnton and the Lotz House. But Alicia has a different location that she says is the most haunted, in her opinion. “People have long said that Cherry Manor on 3rd Avenue North is the most active building in Franklin, possibly all of Tennessee. After going there thousands of times over the years, I would have to agree. It’s the only negative or dark haunting on any of my routes, and it affects some people physically. While it draws many visitors here, I wish it wasn’t so well known because I don’t enjoy being close to the building every night. I stay off the porch and go to the next spot as soon as possible while I wait for my guests when they’re ready to move on. The photos people have taken there are chilling, and (after checking them for any signs of tampering), I share them on my tours.” Alicia knows Franklin’s storied past but is always welcoming others to share their stories with her as well. “I’m always excited to hear people’s Franklin ghost stories. When someone tells me about something that happened in the historic district, I go straight to the Williamson County Archives to find corroborating court records, newspaper articles, etc. If I can’t find what I need, I go to the boss - County Historian Rick Warwick. He always has the answers. So, if you’re reading this and know of something criminal or ghostly that relates to downtown Franklin, please reach out. I love when I’m walking down Main Street, and someone asks, ‘Are you the ghost lady?’ I say ‘yes; what do you have for me?’” To learn more about the different tours offered with Franklin Walking Tours or to book your tour, visit franklinwalkingtours.com.
“I’ve always been open to the unknown but never had a concrete approach to hauntings until I started giving ghost tours,” she says. “I wanted to lead history tours, but the ghost tour is where I started. I soon noticed very specific things happening that I couldn’t explain. A certain image is often seen in one window of YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 53
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Oversized Islands If you’re like most families, your kitchen island will play a leading role in your day-to-day life. It’s where you’ll prep dinner every night, it’s where your kids will begin their homework and enjoy a snack as they regale you with tales of the school day, and it’s where your neighbors and friends will gather during your annual holiday party. This is probably why having an oversized kitchen trend is in vogue right now. Most kitchens are able to accommodate islands, and we see the trends integrating islands around nine feet long.
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The Howarth House FRANKLIN’S MOST “ACTIVE” OF HAUNTED HOUSES BY ANNA ROBERTSON HAM
The Howarth House, also known as Cherry Manor, sits at the corner of 3rd Avenue North and Bridge Street in historic downtown Franklin. Many have been made aware of the house’s history and haunts, but we were made more aware of the home’s spooky reputation by Franklin Walking Tour’s owner Alicia King Marshal. During a recent interview with Alicia, she was asked what she considers the most “active” location on her tour. She said, “People have long said that Cherry Manor, on 3rd Avenue North, is the most active building in Franklin…possibly all of Tennessee. After going there thousands of times over the years, I would have to agree. It’s the only negative or dark haunting on any of my routes, and it definitely affects some people physically. While it draws many visitors here, I actually wish it wasn’t so well known because I don’t enjoy being close to the building every night. I stay off the porch and go to the next spot as soon as possible to wait for my guests when they’re ready to move on. The photos people have taken there 56 FALL 2021
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are chilling, and (after checking them for any signs of tampering), I share them on my tours.” So, naturally, after hearing this response from Alicia, I had to investigate more. Being a lover of all things spooky, I was completely intrigued with this statement about a house that sits just down the street from my office. I reached out to the house owner, Dori Howarth, to get more information and tour the home. Dori’s parents bought the house in 2003 while looking for a great location for an office for their company, The Howarth Group, Inc. Dori says that the house was named Cherry Manor because it used to have cherry trees along the front and along the Bridge Street side of the house. “Unfortunately, these were removed and replaced with another type of tree when the downtown sidewalk renovations took place,” Dori explains. “They say it was built in 1820, but I’d guess it was built before then as that is only the date of the first known records for this property. From what I know, it has been many
things over the years… We have the flag for a hospital during the Civil War, from the historic commission, to hang at times. It’s been a nursing home, and it was used as classrooms when a local college had a fire.” “We have not altered the home in the transition as it works very well with individual offices in the bedrooms, conference room in the dining room, and it is great to have a full kitchen available,” says Dori. “There are two sections at the rear of the house that are additions, but I’m not sure when those were made. Otherwise, from what I know, the majority of the actual structure is original. There is no wood framing underneath the brick, and it is not veneer but a solid masonry wall. The wood flooring upstairs is original. The wood floors downstairs were replaced shortly after the Civil War as, we are told, invading soldiers rode their horses around inside and ruined the original floors.”
Etched Names From Students
Dori says that the first thing she fell in love with about the home was the garden in the back courtyard. ‘It has some great charm and whimsy to it. I love the house’s history and how they constructed things back then with the very short doorways and very tall ceilings. My office is upstairs and in my door frame is a bullet hole from the Civil War. We have names etched in the window panes of a downstairs window that, from what I understand, were the students taught here. It’s just incredible to see these things that happened so long ago but are still a part of the house. If this house could talk, there is so much amazing history that it has experienced.” When I asked Dori about how she felt about the house’s reputation of being haunted, she says she gets a kick out of it but that’s easy to say, having owned it since 2003 and she is there so often. “I’ve heard there are haunted tour guides that won’t stop at this house or come on the front porch,” she says. “I’ve heard there are people who will not even park their car in front of it. It wasn’t until recently that I even knew we were apparently the most haunted house in Williamson County, so we’ll see how I do this winter when it starts getting dark at 4:30pm. I’ll be leaving early those days. Still, I honestly haven’t been here after dark very often, and I am sure to have a light on in every room as I walk through the carport because it can feel so haunting. I don’t know if I could ever actually live in it either.”
Entryway to the old Servant’s Quarters
Dori says she believes the home is haunted by what she and others have experienced. “I’ve known enough sane people who have
she was alive today.”
worked for us or had office space here that have had their own stories to share. I can’t say I have personally experienced anything other than books being knocked over on my bookshelf occasionally throughout the years. I am familiar with our ghost Margaret ‘Peggy’ Eaton, who had quite the reputation back then of being a hussy and a little too outspoken for her time. She was a model on a cigarette carton, so I like to joke and say we’d probably be friends if
Dori says she has heard many stories from many people about the home and Peggy, who is said to roam 3rd Avenue North. The Shorts owned and lived in the house before the Howarths bought it, and owner Jim Short was said to have woken up in the middle of the night by a feeling of a blast of cold air and saw a misty image above him that appeared to be a woman. He jumped out of bed, bolted down the stairs and out of the house into the street. This was said to have been Peggy. His children were said to have seen Peggy standing at the top of the staircase. “She is rumored to usually only appear to men and mainly stay upstairs,” explains Dori. “An old partner with the company, who at the time his office was downstairs, said there were times when he stayed at the office late and his chandelier would rattle like someone was walking across the floor in the room above him...but everyone was gone.” An employee with RyMed Technologies, renting office space in the home, had a view of the bottom of the stairs from his desk and told Dori that he saw a man dressed in military clothes walk around and head up the stairs. “Music has been a thing here with the ghost (or ghosts). Twice at two completely different times, music playing in a room with no one in it cranked up really loud on its own. The ladies(or ghosts). Twice at two completely different times, music that was playing in a room with no one in it cranked up really loud on its own. The first time the ladies just laughed at Peggy and turned it down with the knob on the stereo. YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 57
This was before remotes were a thing. The second time she turned it down herself,” says Dori. I got to tour the home myself, and Dori showed me the old stained glass doors that used to be placed in the entryway but are now stored in an attic space, which used to be the servants’ quarters. These quarters are still intact, with the stairwell and doorway leading from the kitchen’s interior up to the small room. She also showed me the hooks above the kitchen doorway, where several decorative plates once hung but continued to be found broken on the floor several mornings. They said that it must have been Peggy that did not like them and just took them all down. She also mentioned that an older woman is said to haunt the home as well, and the before-mentioned soldier’s haunting. This was brought to their attention when a man was on a tour and peered through the front porch window to see an older woman inside (a then empty home) and yell for him to get off her porch. There have also been several photos taken of the home showing an apparition in the window, second from the right of the home’s second story. There are many more stories and experiences. Now, I know many do not believe in ghosts or hauntings. I completely understand and appreciate that mindset. However, I am NOT one of those people. I believe in ghosts. I believe in hauntings. And I do believe that the Howarth House is haunted, especially after the feelings I got visiting the home. When I first stepped onto the porch steps, I felt a heavy feeling. While standing in the front room, the little hairs on my arms were standing on end…for no apparent reason. I was not cold, but 58 FALL 2021
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I could not help myself from crossing my arms due to the chills I was getting. I never felt unwelcome by any force or presence... Just a feeling of a presence being “aware” of new visitors - if that makes sense. Also, a feeling of being watched. Seeing what I did, feeling what I did, and hearing the stories from several people - I genuinely believe that there is a ghost, or a few, that still call Cherry Manor (the Howarth House) home. “We respect and value this amazing house and will continue to do all we can to preserve and care for this great local, state and national treasure - Cherry Manor,” Dori says. “It’s rich history, and it’s age of over
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200 years... It has been through a lot over the years and still stands tall, strong, and hopefully proud. How many conversations have been held on that front porch or walking down the center hallway inside? Fun to sometimes imagine…and reflect on.”
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Four States, Five Days, Six Kids OUR NEW ENGLAND FALL ITINERARY WITH JENNY REIMOLD FALL BREAK…the one-week break from school that I had never been invited to, having lived most of my life in Florida. Not until we moved to Tennessee did I see those glorious days on the school calendar. Although I thrive in saltwater, and the Gulf Coast is the most popular vacation destination for most of my Nashville friends, I wanted to see FALL!! FOUR STATES, FIVE DAYS, SIX CHILDREN…. Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine..no real itinerary, no real plan. Just a family of eight, traveling around New England in an industrial passenger van, missing turns and doing circles. Walking under covered bridges, making pies from farm-picked apples, and taking daily, scenic road tips was a refreshing and renewing family experience. So, if you have never been to the Northeast in the fall, plan on it. Don’t be too busy when you’re young to be too tired when you’re old. Book the flight. Rent the van. Follow in our footsteps. WHERE TO START We flew into Boston and rented a 1750’s farmhouse /horse farm in Rowley, Massachusetts, about 45 minutes from the airport. (We went from October 5th – 11th). The house was renovated in 1990 and owned and used as a weekend getaway by a prominent female doctor who was starting riding as an older adult. Although the house had some additions, that very kind property manager let us know that the house had some “character” with sloping floors, low ceilings and was not baby-proofed, which we somewhat expected given the age. We traded some stink bugs for mornings feeding apples to horses on a beautiful farm. Given the size of our family, we prefer staying in homes, and if you are used to more bells and whistles, this may not be for you. Rowley, Ipswich and Essex are all north of Boston, close to the coast, and are in close proximity for multi-state drives. Rowley was roughly thirty minutes 62 FALL 2021
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to Salem, thirty-five minutes to Maine, thirty minutes to New Hampshire, and two and a half hours to Vermont. DAY 1 SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Most famous for the notorious Witch Trials of 1692 and as the setting for the movie Hocus Pocus. Our family first drove to Salem and tried to explain to my children what happened in this infamous town as a former American Lit teacher. Then, we toured the city’s charming brick streets, ate lunch at Rockafellas (try the mac n’ cheese), visited Nathanial Hawthorn’s House of Seven Gables and took several photos in front of the Hocus Pocus movie sites. We also went to the Salem Witch Trial Museum, and although I had been there before, I had forgotten how scary it was. The life-size, animatronic Devil beast and exorcism scenes had us looking for the exit five minutes into the theater. While I think the museum is a must-see in Salem, I don’t think it’s really appropriate for younger children. Same with the ghost and cemetery tours. The town of Salem really goes all out for Halloween with parades, balls and special tours. Check local calendars for special events during your trip.
PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE Following our morning in Salem, we drove thirty-five minutes north after lunch to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Guided by my friend from NH, we toured Strawberry Banke, a ten-acre settlement on the river bank. Costumed interpreters and artisans demonstrated period crafts, cooking and boat-making techniques. I thought it was interesting, but naturally, my younger kids just wanted to go to Market Square for ice cream. DAY 2: SMOLAK FARMS IN NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Be sure to add this one to your fall road trip! Smolak Farms is a 300-year-old, working family farm transformed into an educational and seasonal destination in New England. Not only is it a popular place for school field trips but also a beautiful wedding venue. With farm tractor tours of apples, plums, berries, pumpkins, Christmas trees and peaches, and orchards where you can pick your own fruit, this is a farm you don’t want to miss! DAY 3 FRAMINGHAM, BOSTON AND GOAT YOGA We spent day three in downtown Boston, one of my favorite cities in all of the USA! My husband spent most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles, and I NEVER missed a road trip to Fenway. If you are there at the end of September or early October, try to get tickets if they’re in the playoffs. Hands down my favorite ballpark because of the atmosphere, the people and the food!! The weather proved a bit rough for a Duck Tour, so we opted for the New England Aquarium instead. All of my kids, including my teenage son, loved this one, and we got through it in about an hour and a half, which left us plenty of time to walk the Freedom Trail downtown. As a mother of seven, I cannot recommend the Trolley Tours enough. Hop on and off and see all of Boston’s historical sites that your children will study in school, or just rest your feet and see where Paul Revere rode into town, the site of the Boston Tea Party, Harvard, the Cheers Bar, and Boston
Next to Strawberry Banke, Prescott Park has gorgeous foliage and flowers, while the self-guided Black Heritage Trail is an educational must-see. Portsmouth was a landing point for slaves, and the trail begins on Long Wharf, where slaves were auctioned. It walks you through stories of skilled artisans, abolition leaders and free slaves who helped build the town. Portsmouth is a compact town with a classic white lighthouse; most tourist attractions are close together by the visitor’s center. The coastal drive-in is beautiful and worth adding to your New England bucket list.
After an afternoon on the farm, time spent in the petting zoo talking to llamas, a stop in Smolak’s incredible market, and too many free apple cider donuts, we returned to our rental to bake fresh apple pies. Of course, the horses at our farm rental were also more than happy to snack on our leftover fruit!
Common. There’s so much to do in Boston. Check other blogs and guides for your particular interests. To end our day, we gifted my husband a birthday surprise of GOAT YOGA at Goats to Go. On my Instagram, I have a habit of putting my professional 6’4” athlete husband in situations a bit out of his comfort zone, and I thought this sounded like the “perfect” present. So, complete with matching family headbands and a special spandex workout outfit for dad, we laughed for 2 hours as we posed and giggled through our goat yoga session and then took the goats on a sunset hike on the farm! This was a once-in-alifetime experience that had my family laughing for hours!
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DAY 4 VERMONT This was the farthest destination from our rental. We left around 7 am to get the most out of our day in Vermont. We started our day in Woodstock, a town named as one of the best places to visit at Christmas and one of the best towns in America. Home to the Woodstock Middle Bridge, a beautiful covered bridge in the center of town, this quintessential Northeastern town looks like the backdrop for any Hallmark movie. The charming downtown is home to many small boutiques, restaurants and specialty shops like The Red Wagon Toy Company, a children’s shop favorited by our family. In addition, Billings Farm and Museum is a top-rated family attraction in Woodstock that you should also add to your itinerary. While in Woodstock, be sure to stop (or even stay) at the Woodstock Inn. Set in the heart of Main Street, the historic, luxury resort features farm-fresh cuisine, wood-beamed ceilings, impressive gardens and golf. For lunch, we stopped at Mon Vert Café, a popular breakfast and lunch spot known for sourcing its ingredients locally. Finally, on our way out of town, I had to see Farmhouse Pottery. You’ve probably seen their pieces all over Instagram. Their pottery is all made by local artisans, and while you’re shopping, you can see each piece being made. While I shopped for unique items for my kitchen, my children stood at the windows of the pottery studio and watched how these gorgeous pieces were made. DAY 5 MAINE Our final full day in the Northeast was spent in Kennebunkport, Maine, famously home to the Bush family compound on Walker’s Point. This incredible coastal town in Southern Maine is known for fishing, shipbuilding and outdoor activities. Spend the day in Dock Square picking up local souvenirs, join a food tour with Maine Foodie Tours or hop on Rugosa lobster tour for a scenic tour of the beautiful coastline. Watch them haul lobster traps or join in the fun! (Unfortunately, the tour was booked, and my husband missed out on my idea of turning him into a lobster fisherman for the day.
One last stop in Vermont….the famous pink house on Pinterest that a grandfather painted pink for his first granddaughter. Located across from Faulkner Park on Mountain Ave, we saw the owner pull up, and it was clear that he was accustomed to people taking photos of his beautiful Dutch Colonial home. Next in Vermont, an educational detour to President Calvin Coolidge’s homestead in Plymouth. This small, hidden village in the Green Mountains and the drive-in alone is worth the trip. Not only can you see where Coolidge was born, but you can also see where his father, a notary public, swore in his son as president in the family parlor when they learned of President Harding’s death. Also on-site, Plymouth Artisan Cheese, the second oldest cheese factory in the country, was founded by Colonel John Coolidge, father of President Coolidge. We also went to Coolidge’s gravesite just a few miles away, where the entire family was buried. To end our day in Vermont, we drove to Sleepy Hollow Farm in Pomfret, one of the most photographed farms in the country. The 115-acre farm is located on Cloudland Road and was recently sold by the previous owner, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, for 2.2 million. We conveniently arrived at sunset, and there was a long line of cars parked along the side of the road to take family photos. This farm was listed on every fall foliage tour on Pinterest and is an incredible way to end the day in Vermont! On the way out, look for the red, Taftsville covered bridge. We pulled over to enjoy one last memory of our day in Vermont.
Our favorite part of Kennebunkport was the shorelines, where my family spent hours exploring the tide pools amongst the rocks. We followed suit with other tourists, pulled over on the side of the road near the Bush compound, and followed the sidewalk to some trails that allowed us to walk down to the shore. The views were incredible, and we left Maine with plans to return for a longer trip. The Dalai Lama suggests, “Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before.” Who are we to argue with that wisdom? A plane ticket or road trip to New England is the answer. Who cares what the question is?
JENNY REIMOLD, Designer & Media Stylist Writer and Franklin resident, Jenny Reimold, is a local designer who serves as HomeGoods’ “Style Expert.” Her work has been featured in House Beautiful, HGTV, People Magazine online, Property Brothers and Good Morning America. To follow her work, visit her Instagram @jennyreimold.
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Deck Your Halls With BY HOLLY HAMILTON
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Jill Ward and myself, Holly Hamilton, are native “Franklinites” and we first began our many adventures, as roommates in college, at David Lipscomb University, in the early ’90s. After graduating, we took different paths, lived in different cities, married and had families of our own…but always remained dear, close friends throughout the years. We had a common interest in decorating for the seasons and would share our colorful concepts. I always would comment how adding winter berry to a tall, cylinder container paired with evergreens, cut fresh from the branch, had such a warm appeal and delightful aroma to bring inside the home. Jill, in return, appreciated my lush, plaid ribbons paired with a solid to embellish my mailbox. This is what began the, now sixteenth year, journey of Deck Your Halls with Jill & Holly. While we do not always ‘see eye to eye’ on our work in progress - we do aim to please and complement each other while pulling from the other’s tasteful insight, along with what our clients’ hearts desire in preparing their home for a holiday that is merry and bright… And that is exactly what we are here to help YOU do this holiday season! The first step is to decide what your budget is for the season. Try to set an amount and then stick to it. Purchasing one major big item every year adds to your existing collection and can make for memorable years to come. If you have a mantle or several mantles, purchasing garland is a treat for all to enjoy, especially when lit with twinkle lights and additional ribbons and berries that can truly make a party festive and contagiously conversational. While artificial is trending
because of such realistic features, there is no substitute for live, cut fresh Leyland Cypresses or Frasier Firs. The scents are magnificent and truly make your home’s aroma undeniably Christmas! Clean up is something to keep in mind… And we will help with more tips next month! If you have a banister or stairwell, get ready! That is a major thrill to decorate and, to say the least, a feeding frenzy to those that enter your front door in awe and wonder of how the season will begin within your walls! Your eyes cannot help but gaze upon the banisters while the lights swag to parallel the majestic garlands hanging with delight. Do you have a theme? Toy soldiers, or perhaps a collection of Santa’s, angels, nutcrackers or a nativity scene? They can line a staircase, dress up the top of cabinetry or make a statement on a dining room table. Up lights are all the rage for the baby Jesus prominently laying in the manger. Start with your front entrance. You can stretch your garland over the front doors, marry in the lights, add your favorite ribbon for color and plugin with a timer set to turn on at dusk. Such an inviting, easy-to-do creation that entertains your neighbors while carolers sing along! The tree no longer is a branch loaded with popcorn strings - although, fancy enough for heirlooms does make for an enchanting and whimsical appeal in a child’s room or dad’s study, flanked by his wing chair. With Deck Your Halls, you can have whatever flare, style or appeal to impress. From a pheasant feathered tree topper to a five-point star glittering, whatever suits. We can bring it! In the end, we are here to serve and create spectacular memories…adding charm to the most wonderful time of the year!
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Holly Hooper Hamilton and Jill Ward can bring your holiday dreams to life, while also taking the pressure of decorating away from your to-do list. They work with new and can bring in old elements from your holiday decor collection, to make your home a picturesque wonderland for making memories. Contact them at 615.578.8488 or hollydolly6@yahoo.com to discuss getting your home holiday ready.
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I Am Williamson County
Bill Derryberry FRANKLIN’S BELOVED CAR COLLECTOR BY EMMA CHENNAULT 1926 was the birth year for many famous people; Queen Elizabeth II, Marilyn Monroe, Hugh Hefner, Andy Griffith, and many more. However, this was also the birth year of someone very special to the Williamson County community. Bill Derryberry was born in August of 1926 in Michigan. Although he was not born in our special town, he has been in Franklin since 1955 and has been a crucial member ever since. Shortly after he was born, Bill moved to Alabama, and that is where he spent his childhood. While attending Grammar School, he met a girl named Christine, who he later married. At the age of eighteen, Bill enlisted in the military to serve in World War II, where he was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia until 1946.
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After being discharged from the military, Bill decided to move back to Alabama to continue his education. He attended the University of Alabama, where he became a lifelong fan of the crimson tide. After receiving his degree, he moved to the charming town of Franklin, Tennessee. Once he arrived in Franklin, he bought a house on West Main Street and started working for paving companies. Over the next few years, he managed the checkbooks for companies that paved in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama. While Bill was still working for these plants, he received a call that would change his life. Bill received a call from a paving plant offering him ownership. He
was ready to write a check to them, but they would not accept his money and, in the end, gifted him the business. This did not change who Bill was though. He still drove his pickup truck, wore his work clothes, and lived in the same house on West Main. Bill Derryberry is also a notorious classic car collector, and throughout his life, he has amassed an extensive collection. While touring his warehouse, you cannot help but be in awe of all the amazing pieces of history that he has kept in pristine condition. His passion for cars is contagious, and he leaves you wanting to learn more about the history behind each vehicle. He is also a founding member of The Battlefield Region AACA. Their mission is to connect with like-minded people who share the same love for classic cars while helping the community through their car displays.
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Williamson County Nonprofit Heroes & Distinctively Williamson Businesses BY SHELLY ROBERTSON BIRDSONG
We celebrate the people doing good in our community in every issue of YOUR Williamson. But in this issue, every year, we ask for nominations of nonprofit heroes from those who know best who is out there doing more, giving more, paying it forward more. Someone who exemplifies what it means to have a servant heart and someone who, most of the time, stays in the background, diligently and humbly doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done and for whom it needs to be done. They don’t ask for thanks, and sadly, more often than not, they probably don’t receive the thanks and praise deserved. But, then again, that’s just fine with them because their heart
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is fulfilled just by the doing. These are the true heroes in our community, working and volunteering at local charities and teaching us all about giving back. We are also blessed as a business to work with clients who are giving back to their community. As a business that always wants to contribute however we can with our business services, we are grateful that so many partners and people we do business with feel the same. To that end, as part of our YOUR Williamson Ten Year Anniversary Celebration – we wanted to honor our clients, who in a very real sense, have made it possible for us to donate over $1 million in advertising and promotion to local nonprofits here in Williamson County, over the last decade. Without advertising dollars, we
would not be in business! And if we weren’t in business to publish a magazine for and about Williamson County, then we couldn’t give back! A Distinctively Williamson Business knows that success is most often derived from contributing and reaping the rewards. Therefore, we salute our Distinctively Williamson Businesses in this issue and will continue to honor them in issues to come. In addition, the charities which they support will also be highlighted in numerous ways over the next several months to ensure that their stories are told and their causes promoted wherever we can. On behalf of all of us here at YOUR Williamson and Robertson Media Group, we salute our 2021 Nonprofit Heroes and our Distinctively Williamson Businesses!
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Torrey Barnhill
Torrey has lived in Franklin for almost twentyfour years. She says she has “always felt pulled to be in a ‘helping’ role or profession – volunteering in my children’s classrooms and activities, fundraising for school events, fostering puppies, and supporting nonprofits.” Torrey started her nonprofit journey by volunteering for l’ Ete du Vin, the Nashville Wine Auction, raising money for cancer-related charities. She served as their event director for almost five years. She has a sister with leukemia, and “in some small way this was a means to help others walking this journey,” she says. She is currently still involved with many charities, one of which is Friends of Franklin Parks. Torrey describes this organization as a young organization that has accomplished an incredible amount in a decade. “The resources that we support are open to the public; they contribute to our health and wellness and quality of life and provide opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise exist,” she says.
Giving back is important to Torrey because she feels like you should leave a place better than you found it. “This can mean volunteering, mentoring, sharing awareness, but it’s all for the greater good of our special community,” she explains. Through being involved with philanthropies, Torrey has learned that every small action can have a big reaction, and that small acts of kindness can make a difference – something she witnesses with her amazing volunteers every day. She spreads the word about other charities by participating in community events and talking to people. When she hears what they are passionate about, she can point them to an organization that fits what they are looking for. For example, one of her mentors, Judy Hayes, recently told her, “Our vision only limits us.” This was very impactful to Torrey because she says “volunteers and nonprofit leaders work tirelessly to bring the vision to life, and we can look back and see what has already been accomplished.”
Ellen Boyer Ellen and her husband Bo moved to Williamson County in 2013. They founded The Brett Boyer Foundation in 2017 after losing their firstborn daughter, Sadie Brett, to congenital heart disease. At first, this nonprofit started as a part-time endeavor but has turned into more than full-time as they honor her life by spreading CHD awareness, fund CHD research, support families going through hospital stays, and celebrate the Down syndrome community. This organization is important to Ellen because as she says: “Having a child with medical needs changed my life. Her having Down syndrome exposed me to a wonderful world of joy and love, to a community I am forever proud to be a part of and shout their worth. Brett’s heart defect opened my eyes to how common this diagnosis is and how severely underfunded the research is.” Through the creation of The Brett Boyer Foundation, they have supported
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, High Hopes for Kids, Gigi’s Playhouse, and Best Buddies. Ellen gives back to pass along the gifts God has given us. “For the mom and dad receiving a diagnosis, as we did just five short years ago, it means the world to know someone sees you and is fighting for you and your child to have a bright future,” she says. Ellen has found so much healing in giving back in Brett’s name. To continue her legacy, she encourages anyone grieving to find a way to be the person you needed at the time of your tragedy. Ellen was so honored to be nominated. She was reminded that there is so much work to be done, but to not lose sight of our community’s good and willing people. She also wants our readers to know: “The support we have felt from Williamson County has been remarkable. What a beautiful place of generous volunteers! Bo and I are so proud to live here.”
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Dana Marshall
Dana has lived in the Williamson County area since 2006, and she is a faculty member at the School of Medicine at Meharry Medical College, does cancer and microbiology research, and runs the medical student research program. In her free time, she volunteers with SaddleUp! as their horse leader in lessons. Dana explains that SaddleUp! is important to her because: “The power of the horse in touching human souls (including mine), is amazing. Some of the moments I have seen between the riders and the horses are forever embedded in my heart.” She feels extremely comfortable in her role within this organization. She has learned in her many years of volunteer work to land where you can make your maximum benefit and where you are most comfortable. That is how you can get longevity out of your volunteering. Dana primarily focuses on SaddleUp! because that is where her passion is, but she does get involved with other organizations on occasion. “It would hurt my heart to think that a rider
couldn’t ride because there suddenly was a volunteer cancellation,” she says. Which is why she sometimes volunteers with other nonprofits. Giving back is important to Dana because as she says: “There is so much to be done and so many people who can benefit from the caring of, and for, others. Not only does it benefit the person or animal or land that you are supporting, but in doing that, the benefit circles back to us and makes us better as well.” Her advice for others who want to volunteer is to find a place where you can contribute a little of your time to a philanthropic organization. Find a place or make a place where you can use it to help others. Dana was very honored when we told her she was nominated as a nonprofit hero. She explained, “I am not a person who does well with publicity, but It did touch my heart when Anna Robertson Ham contacted me.”
Kelly Mayes
Kelly Mayes was born and raised in Williamson County. She attended Vanderbilt University and moved to San Francisco shortly after graduation, but she moved back to Franklin in 2014. Kelly currently serves as a board chair for the Adventure Science Center and has been active for six years. Kelly explained, “The Adventure Science Center holds a really special place in my heart. As a child, the Science Center played an important role in opening me up to the different areas of STEM careers and possibilities. I was a kid who LOVED math and science, and so I appreciated the handson opportunity to explore those areas in real life. Since becoming involved, they have done a lot to expand and adapt to the changes that have been happening in the world.” Kelly feels that giving back is important because, “We live in an incredible community here in Williamson County, but it’s a living 72 FALL 2021
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thing that relies on everyone supporting it. Giving back is just one way to strengthen our community. I am so grateful for the resources, mentors and people around me who helped open my eyes to possibilities when I was a kid. So, as an adult, I feel obligated to pass that torch down to the future leaders of our community.” Through being involved with community philanthropy, Kelly has learned : “that I have more to give than I ever realized.” She wishes she could get involved with more organizations, but her plate is full at the moment with being the Board Chair of the Adventure Science Center and helping with BGA’s Entrepreneurial Leadership committee. She spreads the word about philanthropies by connecting people in the community with events hosted by the center and BGA. Kelly was shocked and extremely humbled to be nominated as a 2021 Nonprofit Hero.
Matthew Powell
Matthew is a lifetime resident of Williamson County. He is currently serving as the Director of Autism Career Training (ACT). ACT has been open for a little over a year but has been four years in the making. Like many organizations, opening their doors during a pandemic has thrown many hardships their way, but they are excited and eager for the future. Matthew explained that: “This organization is very close to my heart and what I have always wanted to do. I have noticed this need for many years serving as a high school special education teacher.” He observed the need for a program to help bridge the gap between a high school environment and the workplace for a young adult with autism. Giving back is essential to Matthew, and he wants to return the favor to the community that has made a huge impact on his life. He first got involved with special education during high school through the Special Olympics, and he believes: “that this shaped the man I
am today. I fell in love with helping students and young adults achieve to their highest potential.” He has learned through his work at ACT to accept everyone for who they are. Matthew would love to expand ACT’s reach and reduce the program’s cost to make their services more accessible to the young adults who would benefit from their program. Matthew would like to encourage all our readers to get involved. No matter what it is or what your passion is- get involved. “I always love to have business partners and volunteers at ACT. We are having our first fundraiser on February 26th at the Factory of Franklin and would love to have you!” he says. Please contact him at mpowell@autismcareertraining.org. “I would also like to recognize our amazing staff at ACT and the time and energy that they spend every day for our trainees and our organization,” he concludes.
Posthumous Recognition
Justice Cornelia Clark Justice Cornelia A. (“Connie”) Clark passed away this last month. She was born in Franklin, a true local hero, where her family has lived for ten generations. In her professional life, she had the longest tenure of the Justices currently serving on the Tennessee Supreme Court, appointed to the Court in 2005. She was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 2010-2012. Justice Clark was devoted to her Christian faith, her family, community, and the rule of law. In her childhood, she was taught to live by the words of Micah 6:8 “To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God,” and she did so throughout her life. As an attorney, she represented many cities, police departments and several school boards, served as Franklin’s city attorney and was one of the first women partners in a large Nashville law firm. She was appointed in 1989 to the circuit court for the state’s 21st Judicial District (Williamson, Hickman, Lewis, and Perry counties). She was the first woman to serve the 21st Judicial District, and she was the first woman in Tennessee to serve rural counties.
tenure on the Court, she was involved in the Access to Justice initiative and pioneering the successful Faith and Justice Alliance, which brought attorneys into community faith-based organizations.
She served in the Tennessee Supreme Court as director of the administrative office of the courts, and championed improvements to the court system throughout the state. In 2005, she was appointed to the Tennessee Supreme Court, and she was re-elected in 2006 and 2014. When Justice Clark was appointed Chief Justice for a two-year term in 2010, she became the second woman in state history to hold this position. Throughout her legal career, she was known as a trailblazer and successful advocate for women in the legal profession. During her
She has been a state and national leader and teacher, chairing the Tennessee Judicial Council and serving as the inaugural chair of the Judicial Evaluation Commission. She frequently spoke to civic and leadership groups about the importance of the rule of law and of an independent, accountable judiciary in protecting the constitutional rights accorded to all persons and groups. She was well known for ensuring that justice was accessible to others of all backgrounds, genders, races, and economic standing. During her lifetime, she served on the boards of twenty-five nonprofit and civic organizations, and she worked with nearly seventy-five organizations, commissions, advisory groups, and task forces. She was a devoted member of Franklin First United Methodist Church. YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 73
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his business was started almost fifty years ago by Melba Walton, an entrepreneur who had a sincere passion for antique jewelry. Before having a storefront of her own, she would sell jewelry on the hood of her car at flea markets. Oftentimes, Melba would set up right next to people selling chickens! When she decided to open her first brick-and-mortar location during a time when women could not get a loan on their own, she had her husband, Jack, cosign to help her pursue her dreams of becoming a business owner. Melba persevered, opening Walton’s Antique and Estate Jewelry in 1974 in our original location in Carter’s Court the premier Downtown Franklin shopping destination at the time. In 1982, she decided to invest in the future, purchasing our current building at 410 Main Street in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Mike, Melba’s youngest son, joined the family
business in 1980. He received his Graduate Gemology degree to become the resident jewelry appraiser. He also took courses and put in hundreds of hours to become our resident jeweler. For many years, Mike handled almost every aspect of day-to-day operations. His passion, knowledge and genuine, honest character helped grow Walton’s into the jewelry store it is today. In 2012, Julie, Mike’s oldest daughter, joined the family business. She pursued her Graduate Gemology degree and began making her mark by establishing a solid online presence for Walton’s. “Julie launched our first website and grew our Facebook and Instagram following, allowing us to connect with our customers in a whole new way,” says Mike. In 2017, she launched Walton’s online store, allowing our customers to shop with us twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week from all across the country!
Today, Walton’s has become a staple in the downtown Franklin community. Not only offering beautiful pieces to purchase, but also repairing fine jewelry and offering custom design. Specializing in pre-1940’s antique and estate pieces, Walton’s maintains the foundation on which Melba created the store, a place where all are welcome to share in the love and admiration for pieces of one-of-akind jewelry.
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n the words of founder Erskine Early: "The spring and summer of 1925 was an excellent 'honey year,' … we had honey running out of our ears, so to speak." My mom was a pretty good business ‘man’ and she got an idea: She put honey into many sized mason jars, jugs, bottles, etc. I was only seven years old at the time, but I helped her. We put three steel drums out under that big shade tree, put some two by eights on top of the drums, made a “skirt” around it out of sawmill slabs, set the various and sundry sized containers of honey on top, made a small sign “Honey for Sale” and nailed it to a post and ‘Early’s Honey Stand’ was born! The folks that stopped at the former site of the toll gate proved to be good honey customers, and she sold most all the honey dad raised that way. From time to time, Mom would have a few other things to sell at the stand. She would cook up jams, jellies, etc., which folks bought readily… apples, peaches in season… and various other items from time to time. But the really BIG change occurred in the fall or rather, the winter of 1925. Dad and the other farm workers were butchering hogs out back
for our meat supply. Everybody butchered their own meat back then. Back then, the word “meat” generally meant pork. Seeing the butchering going on, a fellow stopped and asked if he could buy a few sausage pounds. Dad and him “negotiated” and made arrangements for him to pick up his sausage in a few days as soon as it was packed in the “pokes” and smoked goods. Now, my dad had a reputation for being the best sausage maker in the surrounding countryside. For one thing, he had delicious cuts of pork, but his seasoning was what really made it good. And he always smoked it a golden brown with real hickory. This fellow came back for his sausage… liked it and came back for more for himself and his friends. The old ‘word of mouth’ method of advertising took effect. Dad made up some extra sausage both in ‘pokes’ (cloth bags for smoking), and links, and they readily sold at the Stand. “We still make sausage in the exact same way Dad did then. It is the cornerstone of our operation today.” - Erskine Early Today, you can find us in that same original location at 5075 Main Street, Spring Hill, TN.
Right on Highway 31 at location of the former toll booth and the original stand. We’ve got the same great items and we also do a lot of gift boxes this time of year. Honey, Hams, Jams, Sausage you name it. And we ship all over the country. You can stop by our shop there, give us a call at 1-800-523-2015 or visit us online at Earlys.com Our new website has a lot of great features and you can ship to multiple addresses and include your gift message right there on the website if you wish. And the whole time you’ll be getting Early’s excellent customer service and over ninety years of know how in country foods. Oh boy what could be better than that?
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immy’s Cleaners & Alterations was started in Spring Hill, Tennessee, by Franklin residents Jimmy and Luanne Story in February 2003. We saw potential growth in Spring Hill and decided there was a need for a dry cleaners so we opened our first location with an on-site cleaning facility on Main Street. This was met with great success so we opened two more locations in the fall of 2004, in addition to adding our Free Pickup and Delivery service to business and residential clients. With over 250 collective years of dry cleaning and laundry experience from our team members within our plant and dropoff locations, we pride ourselves in being the experts of our industry. We take special care of your garments and textiles while ensuring that your dry cleaning and laundry items are cleaned, pressed, assembled “in house,” and not outsourced to any other facility. We have been voted “Best Dry cleaners” four years in a row by the Franklin Sizzle Awards and love to serve our clients with friendly faces and courteous service. At Jimmy’s Cleaners, we believe in customer service that focuses on solving the needs and challenges of our clients, our most valuable asset. In addition to providing general dry cleaning and laundry services, we also offer several specialty services. These services include cleaning household items such as comforters, linens, draperies, rugs, wedding gown preservation, leather cleaning, and expert
alterations. Our Wash, Dry and Fold service is another of our super convenient services that many of our clients have taken advantage of.
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Luanne and I also believe in giving back to the community that supports us. We have supported several nonprofit charities throughout the years, including The Tennessee Children’s Home, Tennessee Kids Belong, High Hopes Academy, Love the Dress and The Special Needs Easter Egg Festival in Spring Hill. We understand firsthand how the pandemic has affected businesses over the past year. Initially, we saw our business drop off due to our clients working remotely and not traveling for business. Additionally, many formal social events, graduations, and weddings were canceled. Before the pandemic, we had five locations. During this time, we decided to restructure our business model, close the two less performing locations, and concentrate on the three locations in Spring Hill and Franklin, where there has been tremendous growth. In hindsight, this was the best decision we ever could have made. As a result, we operate much more efficiently. We can concentrate on our current client needs and address them while also welcoming our new clients to our community and the Jimmy’s Cleaners Family. We’d love to see you at any of our three locations or take advantage of our convenient, Free Pickup and Delivery Service. For more information on our business, visit our website:
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ocated in historic Franklin and serving greater middle Tennessee, Southern Events Party Rental Company has delighted guests and hosts alike for over fifteen years. We offer personal service, beautifully curated event rentals and southern hospitality, all in one place. Southern Events is family-owned by Chip and Jill Cole. We started Southern Events to meet the demands of Williamson County’s growing community of families and businesses who had occasions to celebrate. Jill’s years of experience as an event planner allows her to handle the creative and client facing aspect of the business, while Chip’s project management background allowed him to handle the logistical side of the business at that time. The business began in 2005 (in our garage!) and has grown to a team of nearly fifty full and part-time staff, based in their current office & warehouse space on Alpha Drive.
The company mission is simple – happy clients. Southern Events is a client-centered event rental company focused on building strong client relationships through personalized service and creative event design and planning guidance. Our team is committed to truly personalized service – understanding a client’s needs, event vision & budget, as well as going above and beyond the standards of friendliness and professionalism. Our family is also deeply committed to the local community. We are the only full-service party rental company in Williamson County and have deep roots in the area. This means we can not only introduce you to the best planners, caterers and venues, but the money you invest with Southern also goes to supporting the local economy. The company gives back often, supporting local events, fundraisers and annual festivals. You have likely seen their float in the annual Franklin Christmas parade or sat
upon their furniture at the Heritage Ball. The Southern Events party rental inventory includes an extensive collection of unique and one-ofa-kind party and event rentals - from tables and chairs, modern lounge seating and decor to glassware, linens, china, event flooring and tents. They know the trends, listen to their client’s needs and regularly add new rental items. You can see all the rentals or get in touch to start planning your next celebration through our website.
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Southern Events Party Rental Company Proudly Supports Many Local Nonprofits Supporting all nonprofits around middle Tennessee, who we work with or hope to work with soon.
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the people, places and their stories that we never run out of to share with you. In providing hyper-local content along with promoting the incredible and thriving business community through a multi-pronged marketing approach of print - digital - social media and event partnerships, we are able to put your business in the hands of an ideal demographic and potential client each and every issue. Our distribution is complimentary through Williamson County in literally 100's of locations and our online readership and engagement for organization content and ongoing contest, promotions and other Williamson County based news is growing rapidly. We know what you want to read about, we know who is important to learn about, and we strive to provide the kind of information that keeps our readers, advertisers and partners engaged in not just a publication but everything we are doing in the community.
We know what we are talking about and we work hard to provide exemplary service and quality work for our clients. We help them create their own marketing strategies and build packages for advertising that are impactful and as unique as their business is. It goes without saying that we love this community and the people that live here. We consistently search for the hero's among us and the businesses alongside us, doing great things and giving back in ways, big and small.
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Ribbon Cuttings Congratulations to these new Williamson County businesses and Chamber members! BLOOD ASSURANCE
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BRENTWOOD IS FINALIST IN NATIONAL COMMUNICATION AWARD FOR COVID-19 PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN
The City of Brentwood recently won an Award of Excellence at the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) Conference. The Savvy Awards, held in conjunction with 3CMA’s Annual Conference, recognize outstanding local government achievements in communications, public-sector marketing, and citizen-government relationships. The award was presented to Brentwood’s Community Relations Department for a new category for 2020 that focused specifically on digital interactive communication efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic for cities up to 45,000 in population. You can learn more about the City of Brentwood at BrentwoodTN.gov. BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY APPOINTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Bill Armistead III ‘69, Cedric Coco, Mike Hammontree, Greg Herman ‘84 and Camille Sherry Small ‘91 have been named to Battle Ground Academy’s Board of Trustees, announced Board Chairman Mark Puryear ‘85. Established in 1889, Battle Ground Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory school for K-12. More information on the school can be found at battlegroundacademy.org.
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CITY OF FRANKLIN’S 2020 VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT
The City of Franklin announced its 2020 Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting Program had won a Silver Telly for General Virtual Events & Experiences in the 42nd Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies, including Netflix, Dow Jones, A&E Networks, Hearst Media, Nickelodeon, ESPN Films, Vimeo and more. dispersed teams. To see the winning 2020 Franklin Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting featuring the Shindellas go to. facebook.com/ CityOfFranklin/videos/1706543826177089 . FRANKLIN RECEIVES MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The Tennessee Municipal League (TML) is pleased to present Franklin with an award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. Three local pastors, the city battlefield historian, City Administrator Eric Stuckey and Mayor Ken Moore, presented to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen the concept of the Fuller Story Initiative. This project would include the stories of the African American experience before, during and after the Battle of Franklin and the story already being told on the square. Beginning in 2019, the City unveiled five markers near the Confederate monument at the square that detail the African American experience in Franklin. A statue honoring the roughly 180,000 black men who served in the U.S. Army and Navy as part of the U.S. Colored Troops – including 300 from Williamson County – will also be erected in downtown Franklin.
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Williamson County is known for highachieving education at every level, from over half the workforce holding a bachelor’s degree or higher to public high schools ranking on national levels to elementary students taking home national titles in robotics. A great place for education has led to a great place for doing business. So how did we get here? It all starts with a partnership. “Williamson, Inc. is in so many ways the heart of our community. They bridge together work, education and play to help us come together as a community,” says Jason Golden, Williamson County Schools Superintendent. While Williamson, Inc. and Williamson County Schools partner together on several programs, the relationship is centered around constant communication and consistent involvement. Paula Chilton, Career Coordinator and Strategic Partnership Liaison at WCS, not only attends the weekly Williamson, Inc. staff meeting, but she also has an office at Williamson, Inc. as she serves as the liaison between the two. “The partnership that we have with Williamson, Inc. is invaluable. Their outreach and support are a huge part of the success of our students at the EIC. They are a true part of helping us build the business leaders in Williamson County,” said Chilton.
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The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC) is an opportunity for students in tenth through twelfth grades to gain handson experience in entrepreneurship and innovation by starting a business, launching a product, or offering a service. Accepted students attend the EIC part-time each day with the opportunity to gain high school credit through two unique entrepreneurship courses. Williamson, Inc.’s Marketing and Communications Specialist, Jena Potter, is entering her second year as a mentor at the
EIC. “At Williamson, Inc., we engage, inform, and connect the business community. It’s an honor to do the same for these students as they become an active member of that community,” Potter says. “Williamson, Inc. allows us to thrive in this non-traditional space. We are not only building the next innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs; we are connecting the private sector to the students. The students are getting access to these businesses, mentors, and coaches that would not be possible without the unique partnership we have with Williamson Inc,” said Jeremy Qualls, Executive Director of CTE at the WCS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center. Exposing students to different industries and demonstrating how their academic studies relate to various career fields is a great way to inspire our future workforce and prepare them for the ever-diversifying economic climate in middle Tennessee. Williamson, Inc’s support for WCS was on active display during the 2018 school sales tax referendum. The campaign in support of a 0.5% increase in sales tax to provide muchneeded funding for school construction/ renovation projects was led by Williamson, Inc. Ultimately, after voters across the county supported the measure by an astounding 2-to-1 margin, the measure produced $75 million in funding over a three-year period. If you would like to learn more about this partnership, come to Williamson, Inc.’s yearly event, State of the Schools, on November 2, 2021. Details and registration can be found at williamsonchamber.com
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Philanthropy BANK LOCAL; GET MORE! WITH FIRSTBANK
Working at FirstBank is about so much more than making loans and deposits. The real mission at FirstBank is one of giving. Giving more to our customers, to our communities, and to each other. By giving more personally, we hope our customers get more excited as well. As associates, we give our attention, our listening ear, our presence, and our commitment. As part of our brand promise, we recently challenged all of our associates to give even more in each of their communities. When we met with each group, we asked them to tell us what causes mattered most. From there, we are creating a list of groups that mean something to our employees. Making time for what’s close to your heart makes life richer and our communities better. It’s important for us to make an impact as an organization, but that impact is only as powerful as our commitments to the issues that matter to us. Contributing to a cause you care about is a great way to connect with your community. FirstBank is passionate about supporting our associates and their commitments to helping others. Giving back where we live and work is the community bank difference.
We have already started seeing the impact. On July 20th, members of FirstBank’s leadership team met at FirstBank Amphitheater to participate in a volunteer activity providing supplies and stuffing backpacks for the YMCA.
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Things hit even closer to home during the recent flooding in Waverly, Tennessee. As soon as we heard the news of the devastation in Waverly, FirstBank began work to coordinate a supplies drive for our customers and associates to help the Waverly community. Unfortunately, we lost one of our own, which made this even more meaningful. A team of volunteers arrived there one Friday morning to distribute all of the gathered supplies to the community and supply a free lunch. It’s this kind of teamwork that embodies the philanthropic spirit and makes me appreciate working at FirstBank. If there is an important initiative to you, stop by one of our branches and let the associates know of any volunteer opportunities. At FirstBank, banking local means getting more as a customer and giving more back to the community as a bank.
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BELOVED AUTUMN EVENT RETURNS TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 36th annual Pumpkinfest, presented by FirstBank, will return to downtown Franklin on Saturday, October 30th, from 10am - 7pm. As the largest fall festival in middle Tennessee, Pumpkinfest attracts more than 65,000 visitors of all ages to Main Street. “Pumpkinfest is one of the most highly anticipated events in Williamson County and is hosted by the Downtown Franklin Association, a division of the Heritage Foundation,” said Heritage Foundation CEO Bari Beasley. “The original purpose for Pumpkinfest thirty-six years ago was to create a community-enriching, family-friendly celebration of the fall season in the heart of downtown Franklin while providing a boost to businesses in the area. Community support has grown over the years, and the Heritage Foundation’s three festivals continue to positively impact the region, as evidenced by the 2021 Main Street Festival’s estimated $4.2 million economic impact.”
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Pumpkinfest attracts families to enjoy a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, outstanding arts and crafts and talented extreme pumpkin carvers who always draw a crowd. Additional Pumpkinfest activities include: • Live entertainment • Kids Zone presented by Grace Chapel featuring carnival games, giant inflatables, rock walls, and more! • Trick-or-treating around the festival • Arts and crafts vendors • Food trucks and street food vendors • Costume contests: • People costume contests and parade
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Pet costume contest Downtown Franklin Rotary chili cook-off with Beer and Whiskey Garden featuring Leiper’s Fork Distillery Autumn Alley, which will have: Old fashioned games Guess the weight of the “Great Pumpkin” Extreme pumpkin carving Photo opportunities around the square
Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County brings the “Great Pumpkin” each year to Pumpkinfest. The massive pumpkin is a contribution from the Sister City in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada. Take photos with the “Great Pumpkin” and try to guess the weight! It will be a day full of fall fun, so get your costumes out and head over to Pumpkinfest. For more information, visit events.
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It’s time to get spooky, pup lovers! So make sure to get your furry friend a Halloween costume this year! Here are some of my favorite options from Halloween Express. Visit your local Halloween Express store in the big white tent located in the parking lot outside of Macy’s at CoolSprings Galleria or shop online at halloweenexpress.com. BEER KEG Now your pampered pooch can be a true party animal! PET UPS PAL This dog is making a special Delivery!
GHOSTBUSTERS Makes a great family or group costume! DESPICABLE ME MINION These adorable cartoon servants steal the show!
KING OF JUNGLE Hear the roar! Cuteness overload!
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B R AV E WITH KATHLEEN DAVIS We all have fears in life. Some people may be scared of flying, swimming, or simply sending their kids to school. However real or disillusioned fears may be, they are real to us. We can be told “not to worry,” “everything will be fine,” but, in the end, our fears remain. Children are no different. And nighttime fears can be a struggle for many parents and children. In my home, we discovered this reality with both of our children simultaneously. Night after night, I found myself in either my daughter’s room or my son’s room, sometimes both. Often, several times throughout the night. I wasn’t sleeping. They weren’t sleeping. And worst of all, my little children were scared. No parent wants to see and feel this. Some nights I would be calm, laying with them until they were at peace and almost asleep again. But no matter how much time I spent holding them in their beds, it always ended the same way… them not wanting me ever to leave their side. Eventually, this grew old. My patience and sleep-deprived body had enough, and the calm me began to feel angry when my sweet and terrified children would wake me up. I began snapping, raising my voice, and continuously using phrases like “there is nothing to be afraid of,” “just go to sleep,” and finally, “don’t call me in here again!” Nothing was working. I knew their fears were real. At least to them. Telling them not to be afraid was completely meaningless, coddling them didn’t help, and playing bad cop certainly had no positive results as well. So I turned to children’s books, a true specialty of mine. As a retired teacher of ten years, I had read all sorts of books. During my teaching days, I knew how to “thumb through” a book within 86 FALL 2021
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a matter of seconds to find the literary value. How was the character development? Plot? Theme? Rhythm, if it was poetry? Vocabulary? And so much more. There are many excellent children’s books available. Conversely, there are also too many terrible children’s books. I needed a good one. A great one. One that not only affirmed that fears could and are real but also reminded children mine especially - that they are safe, loved, and can be BRAVE even when facing fears in the middle of the night. I soon discovered that finding the right book would be harder than expected. No matter how much I searched, all I found were books that drove home the idea that there are monsters. There wasn’t anything on the shelves that reinforced how children may feel, but also carried the theme of victory over their fears. I had a minor in business and a BA in Advertising, and a master’s in education. Finally, I concluded that I had the perfect book all along. The characters were living in my home. One was crazy loud, boisterous, rambunctious, and loving, while the other always had her brother’s side, was creative, and wild. I knew the book’s premise and what I wanted to teach, and I also knew I had the background skills necessary to selfpublish this book on my own. BRAVE became the title of the book I wrote for my children. I wanted something short to read before bed because long bedtime stories can be rough when you’re “over” the nighttime routine. I wanted something appropriate for kids ages two to seven. And I wanted something that had a
great vocabulary, colorful characters, and a beautiful theme of love and strength amidst fears. My book was published several months later, and guess what? It worked! Not only for my children but for children all over the country who encountered issues at night. The best part about BRAVE is that it is a book for all children. It is a book that simply reminds kids, whether they have nighttime fears or not, that they are safe, they are loved, and they are BRAVE. Life can be scary. And being brave when facing scary things is difficult. Learning how to manage our fears and understand that we are the ones who have power over them is a lesson that may take our whole lives to learn. All we can do is equip ourselves and our family with the emotional tools to face life and remember that we are in control in the end. BRAVE can be purchased on Amazon by searching “BRAVE, by Kathleen Davis” and locally at Landmark Booksellers, Brilliant Sky Toys and Barnes and Nobles. You can also follow Kathleen and her family’s adventures throughout Franklin and the Nashville area on Instagram @kathleendavisbooks and Facebook @bravethebook.kd KATHLEEN DAVIS Author Kathleen Davis is a retired teacher of ten years, wife, mother of two, and local Franklin author. She has her Master’s in Elementary Education from the University of Florida and spent her career searching for and reading good children’s books to her students. She believes that books provide a fountain of information and are also a way to enter a new world and completely change a perspective.
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FOR MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION ON OUR LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS - GO TO WCS.ORG, FSSD.ORG AND BATTLEGROUND.ORG DISTRICT CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER OF NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
For the first time, Williamson County Schools is celebrating 72 National Merit Semifinalists. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the Semifinalists Wednesday, September 15. Of the 1.5 million students to enter the program, only around 16,000 receive this honor. The district’s previous record was 53, originally set in 2018. In 2019, the district matched the record of 53 Semifinalists, and in 2020,
there were 52. Brentwood High Max Aulino, Frankie Bailey, Luke Biddle, Sally Choi, Edith Corey, Seth Creech, Will Dawson, Jack Hudson, Andrew Li, Campbell McClendon, Maren McKean, Zoe Oldham, Russell Overton, Alice Qu, Harinishree Sathu, Siena Shepherd, Noah True, Alex Weiss, Alexander Wilson, Rina Xu, Eric Youngberg, Jason Zhang, Centennial High, Abhinay Dixit, Preston Khetsavanh, Jackson Pfefferkorn, Rayyan Syed, Samuel Zachariah Franklin High James Anisi, Lening Cui, Emma Edwards, Grace Fagan, Anthony Mendoza, Lisa Messier, William Poff, Ellen Sanders, Cathleen Smalley, Emily Taylor, Russell Warsetsky, Abby Webb, James Williams Independence High Hunter Basola, Sierra Beck, Jacob Daymude, Alexandra Hasamear, Srivatsav Nemmani, Laney Woynaroski, Ella Wyckoff, Nolensville High, Catherine Campbell, Tyler Hummel, Josef Ribble, Page High, Shreeti Amit, Jack Peltier, Cooper Spain, Monica Vazquez Ravenwood High Ana Antic, Kaylee Bae, Ella Bullock-Papa, Daniel Chen, Jackson Doub, Regan Enderle, Amanda Huang, Ryan Jordan, Matthew Liu, Harshitha Marepally, Riya Mitra, Milind Muthiah, Snigdha Narayandas, Jackson Stone, Brooks Taylor, Renaissance High, Mason Adams, Chase Fetherling Summit High Jorge Ikeda-Sanchez
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Homecoming Week is one of Franklin High’s oldest traditions, and the entire town was invited to the party. Students created floats and dressed up for a parade that traveled through downtown Franklin, September 24. That evening, the FHS varsity football team defeated McGavock High 28-12. “It was an awesome day for our school community as we celebrated our 111th year,” said FHS Principal Dr. Shane Pantall. “It was great to see our alumni, students and staff have such a fun time celebrating Franklin High.” Liberty Elementary School is among 325 schools across the nation, and one of only six in Tennessee, to be named a U.S. Department of Education 2021 National Blue Ribbon School. There are two ways in which a school can be awarded Blue Ribbon status - by overall academic performance or by progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Liberty’s designation is based on its overall academic performance. For the past thirty-nine years, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized schools from across the country on an annual basis. Schools are eligible for nomination after five years. The 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony is scheduled for early November in National Harbor, Maryland. A total of 302 public and 23 non-public schools will be honored and receive plaques and flags.
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Social entrepreneurs want to leave the world better than they found it. With business acumen and creativity as their tools, these entrepreneurs take a look at the world’s problems, identify how they can make a positive impact and create a business model to achieve that goal. Whether a nonprofit or a B Corporation (a type of business that balances profit and purpose), these businesses focus on making a difference. As the Director of Battle Ground Academy’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program, one of my primary goals is to help students understand they can make an impact through entrepreneurship that extends beyond the bottom line. As social entrepreneurs, students have the opportunity to leverage their talent for the betterment of their communities, from local to global. But what does that process look like? Here are a few tips my students and I have discovered as we’ve progressed through BGA’s entrepreneurship curriculum and our senior capstone course, Applied Models of Economics. Identify a Problem and Create a Solution If you want to use your business for good— whether a nonprofit or a B Corporation—you have to identify what that good is. In our senior
capstone course, BGA students get the chance to work directly with social entrepreneurs who are living what we’ve been studying. For ABLE, one of the Nashville-area businesses our students have worked with, the problem is poverty. ABLE’s solution is employing and empowering women so they can break the cycle of poverty. Women—spanning local to third-world countries-create ABLE’s products, including leather bags, jewelry, clothing, and more. Whatever your focus, as a social entrepreneur, you need to be clear about the problem you’re trying to solve and the solution your business can offer. Be Creative Innovation and creativity are essential skills for entrepreneurs to hone. Even if the nonprofit is well-established, such as Nashville’s Thistle Farms, leaders have to make a number of entrepreneurial decisions every day. That’s especially true when it comes to adding new products. Thistle Farms’ business model centers on the sale of candles, lotions and more, much of which is made by the women that the organization has been built to serve. So, when the nonprofit partnered with our students as part of BGA’s senior capstone class, Thistle Farms’ team challenged our students to identify a potential product line extension. The winning team of students developed an all-natural baby product and a corresponding product launch. If adopted, the product would represent a new market for Thistle Farms. It
takes creativity to launch a new nonprofit, but it also takes vision and ingenuity to help an established business thrive. Take Advantage of Training A variety of resources are available to local entrepreneurs, from the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and Launch TN to local training opportunities. At BGA, we offer two entrepreneurship symposiums a year, and each one is centered on a different topic or theme. Our next symposium, “The Impact of Big Technology on Nashville’s Startup Ecosystem,” is scheduled for Oct. 20 in The Sondra Morris and Robert N. Moore Jr. ‘52 Center for Arts and Entrepreneurship. It will be moderated by Brian Moyer, the President and CEO of the Greater Nashville Technology Council, with panelists: Silas Deane, Founder and CEO of VendEngine; Amanda Lafiti, Co-Founder and CEO of Hafta Have; and Bryan Frist, CEO and Co-Founder of Yoshi. For entrepreneurs, nonprofit and for-profit alike, learning from the experiences, setbacks, and resilience is always a valuable lesson. Entrepreneurship is vital to creating more industry within Williamson County and across the state—but it can also play an integral role in making our world a better place. Whether that’s being part of a B Corporation or operating within a nonprofit context, entrepreneurs can have an impact well beyond their financial footprint.
“they can make an impact through entrepreneurship that extends beyond the bottom line” HALLIE HEITER Director of Entrepreneurial Leadership, Battle Ground Academy Hallie Heiter is the Director of the Entrepreneurial Leadership program at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin. She holds an MBA with a concentration in entrepreneurship from The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and an undergraduate degree from Colgate University. Heiter has worked in management positions with Vanguard, The Episcopal Chaplaincy at Harvard University, and Assurant during her career.
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1200 Forrest Park Drive | Nashville | cheekwood.org Celebrate the autumnal season at Cheekwood during Cheekwood Harvest, through October 31st. The changing of the leaves is one of many garden highlights you’ll find. On October 23rd, Cheekwood will also host its annual Pooch Parade! Whether your dog is ‘paw’sitively frightening or earscratchingly adorable, they would love to see them all. FRANKLIN ON FOOT
Downtown Franklin | franklinonfoot.com The family-friendly Haunted Franklin Tour explores the ghosts and haunts that linger on charming Franklin’s brick-lined streets and historic dwellings. Departed socialites, a Civil War spy, failed businessmen, Confederate soldiers, and at least one dog roam downtown. Visit four to five locations on a leisurely walk through Franklin. FRANKLIN WALKING TOURS
Downtown Franklin | franklinwalkingtours.com This walk through the historic district takes you past the most haunted buildings in town. You’ll hear ghost and crime stories ranging from the merely mischievous to the downright dark. Sure to entertain history geeks, murderous and paranormal enthusiasts alike. GENTRY FARM
1974 Highway 96 West | Franklin | gentryfarm.com Gentry Farm is family-owned and operated and has provided countless memories to families each fall. Through October 31st, Gentry Farm will be open each weekend for hayrides, mazes, animals, games and lots of pumpkins! LUCKY LADD FARMS
4374 Rocky Glade Road | Eagleville | luckyladdfarms.com Lucky Ladd Farms offers thousands of pumpkins. Lucky Ladd’s Pumpkin Festival is the don’t miss event of the season. Stay the day and explore acres of wholesome family entertainment, get lost in the corn maze, enjoy a caramel apple, kettle corn or pumpkin and apple cider donuts.
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3777 Nolensville Pike | Nashville | nashvillezoo.org Boo at the Zoo takes place October on select dates. Get your fill of festive fun this fall and experience plenty of magical lit scenes and stroll through picture-perfect pumpkin patches. Visit Gourdon the Talking Pumpkin, Monster Mash dance area, the Scary Go-Round carousel,nightly animal shows and trick-or-treat stations. Downtown Franklin | williamsonheritage.org The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 36th Annual Pumpkinfest returns on October 30th. Join for a day full of autumninspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items.
8653 Rocky Fork Road | Smyrna | waldenpumpkinfarm.com The Walden Pumpkin Farm is a family-run fall seasonal farm in the heart of middle Tennessee. Aside from pumpkin shopping, Walden Pumpkin Farm has an array of familyfriendly activities for all ages. 2021 Season runs through October 31st.
17055 Smithville Highway | Silver Point | canoethecaney.com Check out one of Tennessee’s most thrilling haunted attractions at Canoe the Caney. Setting the stage for this chilling adventure, The Haunted Canoe Trip takes you into the mysterious world of the Caney after dark. This haunting venture is an epic, spine-tingling ghost tour that first wanders to the old cemetery.
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Thompson (2018). Also appearing is the Nashville reigning champion, Al Joslin, and fan favorites Michael Cullipher and Cote Deonath, and King of the Elvis festival latenight parties, Jeff Lewis — an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist, GRAMMY® nominated singer-songwriter, actor and emcee.
Contest Semifinal & Finals in Memphis during Elvis Week each August. Twenty contestants have been hand-selected and invited to compete in Nashville, coming from all over the USA, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Norway, England and more. An all-new “Little Elvis” kids competition will also debut in 2022! Backing all live performances will be FEVER, known for their performances worldwide, backing tribute artists and giving the feeling and excitement of being at an actual Elvis concert. TOM BROWN returns as the festival’s host and emcee. For twenty years, he has served as a host for Graceland’s Elvis Week, Tupelo Elvis Festival and numerous other Elvis events around the country. He can be seen on Graceland’s famous “Gates of Graceland” web series and heard each weekday hosting “Tom Brown in the Morning” on Sunny 93.3 in his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi.
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Elvis fans from around the world will gather in Middle Tennessee March 24-27, 2022, for the (almost) fourth annual Nashville Elvis Festival, celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll. After a brief pause for the Covid pandemic, the popular event returns in a new venue, Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin. The festival’s new venue will allow new vendor space, free parking and larger crowds, as most shows sell out each year. The festival will feature performances by twenty-eight of the world’s top Elvis tribute artists, including four Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist world champions: Bill Cherry (2009), Dean Z (2013), David Lee (2015) and Ben 92 FALL 2021
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Nashville Elvis Festival is produced by Tom Brown & Brian Mayes for Music City Festivals. A highlight of each Nashville Elvis Festival is the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary round. The winner moves to Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist
For tickets or more information, visit NashvilleElvisFestival.com.
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s Franklin the most haunted city in Tennessee? That’s what Nashville-based author Allen Sircy is trying to find out with his new book Southern Ghost Stories: Franklin, Tennessee. After publishing Ghosts of Gallatin and Murfreesboro: Spirits of Stones River, the Southern Ghost Stories, Allen spent the last two years researching Franklin’s history and alleged hauntings for his latest project. “I worked in Franklin for ten years,” explained Sircy. “During that time, I heard stories about people seeing soldiers in homes, businesses and all over Columbia Pike. With the new book, I spent a lot of time digging into not just the Civil War, but all the fires around the Square as well as a lot of the high profile murders that took place around town.” From Franklin’s own Dr. Frankenstein to the epic clash between John Bell Hood and John Scofield at the Battle of Franklin, Allen Sircy takes readers back in time to explain how a series of extraordinary events turned a small sleepy village into a charming small town with a dark side. “Franklin is one of the best small towns in not just Tennessee, but the entire country,” said Sircy.
“There is so much history, and it’s right under everyone’s nose. It’s a small, special part of the universe where many strange and tragic events took place. When you take the Civil War and add in all the fires during Reconstruction, plus sprinkle in shootouts on the Square, you get a lot of hauntings!”
Southern Ghost Stories: Franklin, Tennessee is available for purchase at Landmark Booksellers and the Lotz House in Franklin. You can also find it online at Amazon.com and Southern Ghost Stories.com.
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The iconic films of your childhood could only be made possible through incredibly talented animators like Tom Bancroft. Tom, a resident of Williamson County for seventeen years, is a former Disney animator, a teacher at Lipscomb, and the CEO of Pencilish Animation Studios. When Tom was growing up, he and his twin brother always drew together. At first, they wanted to steal their mom’s attention to see who was better, but he later thought it would help him get girls, and Tom was hooked. So the brothers created a stop motion film with clay figurines, and once they saw the characters move, there was no going back. His childhood hobby later turned into a fulltime job as he worked at Disney for eleven years as an animator. According to him, those were artistically the best years of his life, and he looked forward to going to work every day. Tom
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learned more about hand-drawn animation, a craft passed down by the best artists and masters in the field for around eighty years. His primary responsibility at this job included using the storyboards to bring the vision to life. Realizing after a short amount of time from working at Disney that drawing is only one small component, he had people that would look over and clean up the sketches before scanning them in one at a time. Tom animated several beloved characters on famous productions such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, and many more. Each day was a “new challenge and an exciting roller-coaster ride of production and learning!” He thinks it’s incredible that people still know and refer to these movies frequently. When we asked Tom about the creation process for Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, he responded, “we had no idea that twenty-five to thirty years later kids would have seen or heard of those films! That doesn’t happen but with a small fraction of films throughout history. I see them as part of my family history. First, my oldest was born
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during the production of The Lion King. Then, my middle daughter was born during the making of Mulan. Lastly, my twins were born during the production of Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie. I’m horrible at remembering dates, but I can remember what films were born in because Disney and our family are intertwined in so many ways.” During Tom’s time at Disney, he saw a lot of changes within the company. He left for a couple of years to go to Big Idea Productions to work on VeggieTales but returned for about a year to help finish the animation for Brother Bear. The team was a small group of animators and artists when they opened the Disney Florida Animation Studios in Disney/MGM theme park. In 1989, there were about sixty people who worked there, with only six being animators. By the time they got to the films like Mulan and Lilo and Stitch, they were a studio of three hundred to four hundred artisans. Tom stated, “I was there through almost all of that growth, but that was only one small part of the Disney corporation. During the 90s and 2000s, Disney was expanding in every
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area of the company. So, constant building and expansion were going on in California, Florida, and all over the world!”
show your ideas to directors and clients, training your eye to see intense poses, expressions, and design will make your 3D designs better.” When children and his students Getting to ask him how to become a Disney animator, he asks the question, Pixar or “Do you draw every day or close Disney is the to it?” If they can’t give him a positive answer, he knows it is not Olympics of animation. You an attainable dream. Getting to Pixar or Disney is the Olympics have to put of animation. You have to put in the work even to have a chance in the work even to have a to be in the show. He is instilling these qualities into his students so chance to be that they can become successful in the show. in the future.
After his years at Disney, Tom landed a teaching job at Lipscomb University. The thought of teaching had never crossed Tom’s mind even though he had published a couple of art instruction books on character design that were being used at art schools around the world. It wasn’t until Mike Fernandez and Steve Taylor, the Dean of the College of Entertainment Arts and the director of Cinematic Arts, approached him because they wanted to start an animation program at Lipscomb University. After that conversation, it felt like everything had aligned for him. The last few years have been challenging but valuable since they are now to a point where “we have amazing industry professional instructors and students who are graduating ready for jobs in the industry!” Tom knows how hard it is to be a successful animator and believes that “the ability to draw is a key skill set that includes a knowledge of perspective, anatomy, movement, caricature, and composition. Even though sketching will always be the fastest way to communicate and
Out of the heart of the global pandemic, Tom began developing the world’s first crowd-invested animation studio: Pencilish Animation Studios. For him, this is the most exciting adventure in his career’s history. The Pencilish Team will create original animated TV series where they will own all intellectual properties. Tom has recruited some of the industry’s heaviest hitters like former VPs of Disney, Disney film directors, a voice actress and celebrity, Ming Na-Wen, and people from the world of business and finance to join him and be his company
“Bjorn, the Last Unicorn” The soon-to-be-released new Youtube TV series by Pencilish Animation studios advisors. Pencilish is a new direction in this field, and he elaborated by saying, “I think we will see smaller companies that can create and own their own entertainment companies, funded by independent investors or crowds that love what those creators do. Some of those will build up to be acquired by the major entertainment
companies, but a few will hang onto their IP and gain the wealth from longer-term licensing, branding, and merchandising deals. Those will be the next group of major studios that will start acquiring the large companies of today.” At Pencilish, they are using all the newest forms of distribution to get their characters and stories out into the world during a time when there has never been a larger need for new animated IP.
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APPLE & ALL THINGS FALL FESTIVAL October 9th | Morning Glory Orchard wedgewoodhoustonmarket.com Get ready to celebrate fall, family and friends at our first annual apple festival to be held yearly at the beautiful Morning Glory Orchard in Nolensville, TN! Nashville Craft BevCo (founder and co-owner of the We-Ho market) and Morning Glory Orchard are joining together to bring you this amazing family event. We’ll have an assortment of orchard fresh apples, cider slushies, pumpkins, mums and all sorts of fall goodies including amazing local finds in the orchard store! FT LIVE: RICKIE LEE JONES October 10th | The Franklin Theatre franklintheatre.com Rickie Lee Jones is an American songwriter and musician. Her acclaimed memoir Last Chance Texaco was released in 2021. Rickie Lee Jones is a two-time Grammy Awardwinning singer (for Best New Artist 1980 and Best Jazz Vocal Collaboration in 1989), musician, songwriter, and producer. Over the course of a three-decade career, Jones has recorded in various musical styles including R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz standards.
FT LIVE: DAVID NAIL October 15th | The Franklin Theatre franklintheatre.com Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a “tour de force” as his songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life. MASTERCHEF LIVE! October 24th | TPAC tpac.org MasterChef Live! is coming to TPAC’s Polk Theater on October 24, 2021. This highenergy, interactive stage production brings the culinary hit TV shows MasterChef & MasterChef Junior directly to fans and foodies alike…LIVE on stage! The familyfriendly show will feature head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy!) challenges with past MasterChef & MasterChef Junior contestants, and an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages. Celebrate all things MasterChef with a VIP Package. Limited packages are available that include a premium seat, meet and greet experience, signed show poster, photo opportunities, and more. It’s a recipe for a guaranteed good time! Bring the whole family to see MasterChef Live! Get your tickets today! THE PRINCESS BRIDE IN CONCERT October 29th - 30th Schermerhorn Symphony Center nashvillesymphony.org Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles... Experience this all-time favorite as never before, with the Nashville Symphony performing the musical score live!
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Photography by Anna Robertson Ham Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival brought back the healing power of music to middle Tennessee, on September 25th and 26th, as thevevent welcomed a crowd of twenty-five thousand to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. With back-to-back headliners both nights, Maren Morris and The Black Keys kicked off the festival on Saturday, as Cage The Elephant and Dave Matthews Band capped the party on Sunday. More than fifty standout acts in total, appeared across five stages entertaining the attendees along with food and beverage vendors, activities and craft vendors entertaining all ages. To learn more about the festival, visit pilgrimagefestival.com.
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DOWN 2.The color red is present in almost every scene of The ________. 3. It took seven years to make this movie. 4. Stephen King’s son, Joe, plays a little boy in this movie. 6. The ________ is the first horror movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. 7. In this film, actor Tony Todd had to fill his mouth with real bees. 9. This creepy, possessed doll from The Conjuring is based off a real, possessed Raggedy Ann doll. 12. This was the nickname for the mechanical shark in JAWS. ACROSS 1. This was Alfred Hitchcock's most successful film. 5. Crew members were so creeped out by Tim Curry's performance as ________ that most people avoided him during filming. 7. In this movie, the high school is named Bates High after Norman Bates in Psycho.
8. The mask used in this movie is a modified Star Trek William Shatner mask. 10. In A Nightmare on Elm Street, this character tries to stay awake by watching Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead. 11. The Conjuring is based on real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine ________.
13. This movie was filmed in only eighteen days. 14. Friday the 13th was filmed at a real camp in New ________. 15. The Blair Witch Project only took ________ days to film.
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