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YOUR WILLIAMSON | MAY 2018 . VOLUME VII – ISSUE 68

FEATURES

25 Get Your Tailgate On Your Williamson Presents Inaugural Steeplechase Tailgating Contest

38 The Swan Ball Spring Soirée In the Gardens

64 Your Community Partners Distinctively Southern Ladies

72 Your Charitable Self Franklin Rodeo: Kick Up Your Spurs For a Super Cause

ON THE COVER Let’s Go to the Races!

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Beauty Junkie with Julie Jorgensen Health & Wellness with Williamson Medical Center Let’s Get Physical with Manduu Styling Your Everyday Modern Style With A Dash of Charm Read Between the Lines For the Love of the South Interior Thinking with Parker Haven Interiors Welcome Home The Best that Life Has to Offer Under One Roof The Lady Entertains with Krista Ehret From Our House To Yours The Impact of Women On Local Higher Education Eat, Drink & Be Merry with Whitney Miller A Southern Gentleman Is... with Tim Kearns Arts & Culture

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In Your Backyard Five Benefits to Feeding Your Garden Naturally Days Gone By with Rick Warwick Up the Road Memphis In May A Little Something Extra Stepmothers: We’re Not All Wicked News from Williamson County Schools Your Kids with Ginger Jones Your Education with Battle Ground Academy

Battle of Franklin Trust Legacy Dinner

36 Bling & Bowties 44 Pieces of Hope 49 Preds Wine Festival

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Meet the Vintners 54 A Vintage Affair

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MONTHLY | Publisher’s Letter

I Hope You Dance Dear Readers, It’s an honor as always to be able to speak to you from the pages of this publication and give a voice to our publishing efforts each month. This issue we celebrate with pride, the honor it has been to publish Your Williamson for seven years. I still remember how exciting that first issue was and how challenging! But thanks to the mighty efforts of a committed and steadfast staff as well as unimaginable support from family, friends and the community – we made it happen! And we have just kept trucking along these last seven years; every issue a heartfelt endeavor that has made us proud all sixty-eight times! Thank you for the privilege.

May is also our Ladies’ Issue and I always love featuring content this month devoted to the women in our community. It goes without saying, I am someone, a woman, who emulates and looks up to those women around me that have inspired me, taught me and pushed me, whether they knew it or not, to keep going both personally and professionally, at all levels. I believe wholeheartedly in the mantra, to surround yourself with the people whom you most want to be like. And so, I do. And although I may never achieve greatness, or fineness, or

kindness, or success to the degree so many ladies I surround myself with have, at least I can say, I had the honor to know them and to try. I can show my daughter what it means to be a lady, in the truest sense of the word.

To all the ladies in my life – my mother, my aunt, my grandmother, my sister, my very dearest friends, my exceptional female staff, and to those women who fill up my professional and social life – thank you.

May can be a whirlwind, as we all know.

Sooooo many celebrations in this one month.

I will celebrate my sweet baby girl - a baby no longer - and her “graduation” from preschool this month. This chapter of never ending milestones and moments of pure love and wonder at the little person she is becoming every day, has been the greatest of my life. I can only imagine what the next phase will be like. Kindergarten has never met anyone quite like Keeling Birdsong, I am sure. She was lucky enough to meet another incredible little girl – Lilly – at the Boys & Girl’s Club event a few weeks ago. She was mesmerized by Lilly and her friends dancing on stage and performing for the guests. We have not stopped listening since, to the music they danced to that night – “Fight Song.”

As I listen to the words now every morning in the car on the way to school and every

night as we have our own dance performance each evening after dinner – I think how very inspiring they are: “Like a small boat on the ocean, sending big waves into motion, like how a single word can make a heart open, I might only have one match, but I can make an explosion - This is my fight song, my power’s turned on, starting right now I’ll be strong, and I don’t really care if nobody else believes ‘cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me.”

Perfect send off for all the graduates this month, and always to all the ladies out there, young and old and everywhere in between – never stop fighting, never stop living your truth, you can be a lion but still never, ever, be anything but a lady.

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GET CONNECTED Here are a few events to add to your Social Calendar this month.

Visit yourwilliamson.com for more events.

The annual three-day A Vintage Affair events were nothing short of amazing! #wine #goodcause

Franklin Rodeo

7pm | Williamson County Ag Expo | franklinrodeo.com The Franklin Rodeo is one of the longest running family events in middle Tennessee and one of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi! Founded in 1949, the Franklin Rodeo brings over 18,000 screaming fans, year after year, to enjoy the excitement of national rodeo competition events. Don’t miss the three nights of fun at this annual event that is a mainstay in the Williamson County community.

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Music Country Grand Prix

2:30pm | Brownland Farm | musiccountrygrandprix.com It’s almost time for the thirtieth Annual Music Country Grand Prix at Brownland Farm in Franklin. Benefiting Saddle Up!, the 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 $1,600,000 to support Saddle Up! What a great evening seeing the fall line by Jason Wu at the Nashville Symphony Fashion Show. #fashion

Owl’s Hill Beer Quest

10am-6pm | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary | owlshill.org Jackalope Brewing Company and Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary are hosting their second Beer Quest. The event will feature three, two-hour hikes around the sanctuary’s trails in which hikers will navigate a treasure map to find tokens. The tokens can be redeemed for beer samples and food at the end of the three-mile hunt! Tickets are $40 and include a flight of beer, food from Fly Boys Nashville and The Love Bus Food Truck, and a donation to Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary.

The Summer Issue Our annual Summer edition will feature lots of cool summer fun for the hottest months of the year! Enjoy our special feature on “The Gentlemen of Williamson County,” with plenty of profiles, content and other great stories - all with the gentlemen in mind!

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A premier equestrian show jumping competition featuring top riders and horses from across the nation.

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Date: SATURDAY, June 2, 2018 Time: Gates Open at 2:30 pm • Competition Begins at 4:00 pm Cost: General Admission: $15.00 (children under ten: free) Location: Brownland Farm • 1155 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN. Patron Tables: Front Row Table for 8: $1,600 Second Row Table for 8: $1,400 All proceeds benefit Saddle Up!, serving children and youth with disabilities through the power of the horse.

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SOCIAL | Friends & Fashion Sponsored Event

Photography by Catherine Royka & Paige Atwell Friends & Fashion, the annual event benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, returned for the twentyeighth year in April. The annual luncheon includes a fashion show starring current and former Children’s Hospital patients. This year’s fashion featured, included Gus Mayer, Macy’s and Lilly Pulitzer. Elisabeth Hasselbeck returned again to emcee the event. This fabulous afternoon is one of the biggest fundraising events for the Children’s Hospital.

To learn more about the event and to give back, please visit childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org.

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Melissa Beckham, Vera Lee & Rebekah Stephens

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Jackie Fontechia, Dorris Wells & Brittany Stollenwerk

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Beth Johnson, Jordan Thompson & Holly Farley

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SOCIAL | Symphony Fashion Show

Photography by Haley Anthony The 2018 Symphony Fashion Show marked the event’s thirteenth year as one of Nashville’s leading runway shows, presented through a partnership between Gus Mayer and the Nashville Symphony. This year showcased the Fall 2018 Collection of renowned designer, Jason Wu and entertainment from the Grammy-winning country group, Little Big Town. At only thirty-five years old, Jason Wu is one of the most influential design talents, dressing a variety of influential women such as Michelle Obama, Reese Witherspoon, Diane Kruger, Julianne Moore, Kerry Washington and many others. Proceeds from the Symphony Fashion Show support the Symphony’s artistic, education and community engagement programs which reach adults and children through classroom curriculum, concerts, free performances, instruction and more. To learn more about the Nashville Symphony and upcoming performances, visit nashvillesymphony.org.

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LIFESTYLE || Beauty Beauty Junkie Junkie LIFESTYLE

Up and Bon Away Voyage LOOKING GOOD ON THE GO

BY JULIE JORGENSEN

I think it’s finally spring, y’all. I thought winter would NEVER leave us alone, but at long last, we find ourselves embraced by sunshine, the end of school and summer-vacation planning! With that comes the idea of gearing up one’s beauty routine for travel, be it by road or by air. I’m usually on the road each week, for anywhere from one to four nights at a time. To say I’ve had my fair share of road-warrior skincare frustrations is an understatement, so why not learn from my experience (use a cheap hotel washcloth as a facial exfoliator in a pinch, for example)? I would if I were you.

When embarking on a trip, regardless of its length, plan ahead as best you can. I keep a small pouch in my handbag stocked with lip balm, eyebrow pencil, concealer, a sheer lipstick that doubles as blush, my favorite drugstore mascara, a sunscreen stick and a face mist. Everything is carefully chosen for makeup touchups, or, let’s be honest, to serve as my go-to bare-bones makeup routine more often than not, and for keeping my skin protected and hydrated when I’m in transit. A travel-sized face mist in a spray bottle is essential for air travel - add a couple drops of lavender essential oil or neroli for a spa-like feel - as is a sample packet of your favorite eye cream and an emollient balm for your nostrils. As strange as it may sound, protected nostrils could potentially keep you from getting sick when you fly — dried-out nostrils can form tiny tears, called fissures, which are nothing short of a red-carpet welcome for airborne viruses and bacteria. Don’t be shy with the Airborne tablets for an immunity-boosting dose of vitamin C. I add at least two tablets to a big bottle of water before I board the plane. Individually-sealed, essentialoil-based antibacterial wipes by Herban Essentials give me LIFE when I need to clean my hands (or anything else within arm’s reach), so I keep several in my purse at all times.

MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE. The desert-like air on planes can leave even the oiliest skin feeling tight and dry. Check caring about what others think along with your luggage, and whip out a soothing face mask once you’re above cruising altitude. Remove makeup with a travel-friendly pack of cleansing cloths (Beautycounter’s are gently effective and won’t clog up the local landfill), 18 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | MAY 2018

then smooth on the lovely Clarins SOS Hydra Refreshing Mask or Glamglow Thirstymud over a makeup-free face for an in-flight moisture boost. Any product not absorbed can be rubbed into hands, neck, etc.

BE MINDFUL OF HOTEL LINENS AND TOWELS. Harsh detergents and bleach used to clean them can irritate sensitive skin. Y’all might laugh, but I always pack a nice soft tee-shirt with me to put over my pillow as opposed to my own pillowcase, which can be easy to forget about and leave behind after checkout.

A calming all-purpose balm helps shield skin from surface irritants while you snooze. Since regular coconut oil doesn’t exactly travel well, throw Kopari Coconut Balm into your overnight bag as your last step in your nighttime skincare routine.

To keep hotel towels from zapping precious moisture, apply lotion right after the shower, when skin is still damp. Skip washing your hair everyday — hotel hair dryers are for the birds, leading to longer drying times and damaged hair. Dry shampoo is a traveling beauty junkie’s best friend, y’all. The drugstore brand Pssst is my favorite at keeping second-day hair looking fresh.

I just brush, get my hair into a ponytail, and go about my day.

Of course, I’m always going to tell y’all to never forget about sunscreen and a big floppy hat as you head out on that summer vacay, but that should be common sense at this point. So strike out into the world this summer (or down to Highway 30-A), like the travel-beauty boss-lady you now officially are!

Cheers!

Love,

The Beauty Junkie JULIE JORGENSEN Beauty Junkie

Julie is our go-to gal for all things beauty she scouts out the best deals and the best beauty tricks around. She treats readers to some hilarious insight into the world of what it takes to be fabulous!

SOCIAL | Old Glory Spring Luncheon Photography by K. York Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held their Old Glory Spring Luncheon at Liberty Hall at The Factory this spring.

Dr. Carol Swain led guests in The Pledge of Allegiance and Jackie Wilson sang The National Anthem, before special guest, Pat Kerr was introduced. The world-renowned designer of couture evening and wedding gowns, collector of antique laces and textiles, philanthropist and Memphis Charitable Foundation Founder, shared stories of her Cinderella life. Proceeds from the luncheon will help support the many charitable efforts of the Old Glory chapter of DAR. The DAR promotes historic preservation, education and patriotism. To learn more, go to dar.org.

FRIENDS & FASHION 2018 Friends & Fashion thanks the community for their incredible support of the 2018 fashion show and luncheon, the largest event to date! Proceeds supported Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and will make a lasting impact for patients and families in our region and beyond.

A special thanks to the following sponsors of Friends & Fashion 2018

Pat Kerr & Lois Riggins Ezzell

Sharon Harper, Alexandra Harper & Kathy Boyd

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LIFESTYLE | Your Health & Wellness

IS IT ENDOMETRIOSIS? LEARN THE SYMPTOMS, RISK FACTORS AND TREATMENT OF CHOICE

BY NIDHI DE, M.D., BOARD-CERTIFIED OBSTETRICIAN/GYNECOLOGIST, VANDERBILT FRANKLIN WOMEN’S CENTER

If you’re among the ten percent of American women diagnosed with endometriosis, you understand all too well the pelvic pain, fatigue and frustration that accompanies the condition. As an OB/GYN who specializes in laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis, I often see patients who’ve been suffering for a decade or more. Fortunately, treatment is less invasive and more effective than ever.

WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS? Endometriosis is a painful condition in which the uterine lining shed during menstruation attaches to pelvic organs, typically the ovaries, fallopian tubes and other surfaces such as the colon. While twenty-five percent of women with the condition have no symptoms, endometriosis is a common cause of infertility, heavy menstrual cycles, chronic pelvic pain and painful intercourse. For years symptoms went misunderstood by the medical community and were even dismissed as signs of hysteria or mental disorder among women. Fortunately, science has proven otherwise, and today’s gynecologists can offer hope to women who have endured years of pain, unmanageable periods, missed workdays and countless misdiagnoses.

DIAGNOSIS Ultrasound of the pelvis can be useful in the diagnosis but often falls short as it cannot visualize subtleties of disease in the pelvis. The most effective test to confirm the presence of endometriosis is a diagnostic laparoscopic procedure performed in

an outpatient surgery setting. This is a minimally invasive surgery that requires small incisions and minimal recovery.

Endometriosis plaques can sometimes be removed during this initial scope, depending on the location and complexity of the problem.

TREATMENT FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS Robotic-assisted laparoscopy is now the treatment of choice for endometriosis, as it offers smaller incisions, increased visibility and the precision to operate in tight or difficult-to-reach locations and improves the goal of fertility preservation. Patients typically return home the same day and are back at work in just a few short days.

Management techniques after surgery can include long-term birth control pills to prevent ovulation and surges of estrogen, along with other treatments aimed at decreasing estrogen levels.

RISK FACTORS While endometriosis affects ten percent of the female population, it’s most common among women in their thirties and forties and among those who start their cycles at an early age or have unusually short or heavy cycles.

Delayed child bearing can also increase risks, along with a woman’s genetics. If mom had endometriosis, there’s a considerable chance you will too. Now that more women are using hormone replacement therapy, endometriosis can also flare back up in a woman’s postmenopausal years.

“It’s not uncommon for a woman’s OB/GYN to learn about symptoms years after they start, because the patient believes painful periods are simply her lot in life.”

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ENDOMETRIOSIS AND INFERTILITY For many women, endometriosis is only discovered during a workup for infertility -defined as a year of attempting pregnancy without a positive pregnancy test. Women who have been trying for more than a year, and especially those with very painful cycles, should speak with their provider about the possibility of endometriosis.

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR For too many women, a diagnosis of endometriosis takes multiple years, doctors and misdiagnoses. Others come into my office well studied on their suspected disease process. Over and over, I remind patients that the key to early detection and treatment is willingness to discuss seemingly embarrassing symptoms with their provider. I believe women in 2018 are more educated and more aware of what’s going on with their bodies, and many will continue seeking medical help when they’re not getting answers. If you have symptoms of endometriosis, including unusually heavy periods or pain, and past diagnoses or treatment from your doctor don’t align with your symptoms, I encourage you to keep pushing for answers. Speak to your OB/ GYN and bring a list of symptoms and your medical history. Every day researchers are learning more about the physiologic causes for endometriosis, and treatment options are on the horizon.

DR. NIDHI DE, M.D. Your Health & Wellness Nidhi De, M.D., is a board-certified OB/GYN at Vanderbilt Franklin Women’s Center. Dr. De specializes in abnormal uterine bleeding, contraception, highrisk pregnancy, obstetrics and gynecology. Her office can be reached by calling 615.794.8800.

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LIFESTYLE | Let’s Get Physical

Manduu Reinvents Fitness Through Technology FDA-APPROVED ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION STUDIO GROWS WITH ORTHOPEDIC DOCTORS’ SUPPORT When Jason Ritzen came across an electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) fitness studio in Miami Beach, he scoffed at the idea. Then he tried it. Now Ritzen owns the company, which just opened its second Manduu Nashville location in Hill Center Brentwood.

The team behind Manduu America, headquartered in Franklin, includes a local mayor and career financial consultant, a former hospital executive, a longtime personal training entrepreneur and three leading orthopedic surgeons. They saw the results – and then the potential – in the highly efficient, incredibly effective program that leverages technology to reach deep inside the muscles while boosting fat-burning metabolism, helping people of all ages and fitness levels craft the body they want.

“As an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, I am intrigued by Manduu: a personal trainer once a week, no crowded, confusing, intimidating gym, and far more efficient yet with very little impact on the joints,” says Malcolm E. Baxter, M.D., who along with his Hughston Clinic partners Joseph A. Wieck, M.D. and R. James Renfro Jr., M.D. are helping launch the local and national expansion.

“If you haven’t felt a good burn in your muscles like when you were young, give it a try and you will start to notice tone and strength that you’d forgotten about. Exercise can be repetitive, and that ‘good sore’ confirms that you’ve actually done something. It is an impressive option for a broad range of people.”

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“As an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, I am intrigued by Manduu: a personal trainer once a week, no crowded, confusing, intimidating gym, and far more efficient yet with very little impact on the joints.”

— Malcolm E. Baxter, M.D. ran a New Orleans hospital intensive care unit and directed physician practices before moving to Nashville and building one of the largest martial arts studio organizations in middle Tennessee; Corey Napier, a career business operations executive and mayor of Thompson’s Station; David Evans, who retired as a senior financial officer of a healthcare system; and the three orthopedic surgeons.

“This is the only FDA-certified EMS system in the United States, so while millions of people are taking advantage of the technology in Europe, I knew we needed the expertise to explain the science and change the way people think about exercise,” Ritzen says. “The data doesn’t lie, and a weekly full-body scan measures a number of key health indicators with clinical accuracy. We’re now working with clients that range from professional athletes to seniors, people who are in great shape and those who haven’t exercised in years, and their bodies are being transformed.”

The human body runs on electrical impulses, and Manduu utilizes low-voltage current to activate more than 90 percent of muscle fibers in the body’s major muscle groups through a fifteen-minute, ultra-low impact session of flexing and resistance movements once a week. An FDA-certified Manduu personal trainer tailors the program to individuals based on their unique fitness goals, and the InBody™ scan measures skeletal muscle mass, total body fat, visceral fat, hydration, metabolic rate and other relevant metrics before each session. Clients appreciate the privacy, cleanliness, efficiency and expertise that Manduu offers.

“Time is precious, and every second counts here. This technology allows us to be incredibly efficient and produce measurable results – there’s no guesswork,” Ritzen says. “When you experience Manduu, you’ll recognize that this is the future of fitness training. We welcome people to come visit, and the first session is on us.”

Visit manduu.com to explore the science, hear more perspectives and schedule a complimentary session in Cool Springs or Brentwood.

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SUMMER BREAK - THE PERFECT TIME TO ADD TO YOUR FAMILY

Hi there!

Ollie Pup here with some important information for all you Williamson County folks… Summer break brings on vacations, long days in the sun, no school and - THE PERFECT TIME TO ADOPT A NEW FURBABY! Head over to the Williamson County Animal Center and visit the many adoptable pets. All of these babies are full of love and patiently awaiting their furever, loving home. Summer break is a great time to introduce a new pet to your home. Here are a few of the adoptable dogs available at the Center and they are ready for you to come and get them - and to fill YOUR lives with unconditional love.

MEET NAOMI

I am a cancer surviving, Boxer mix and I am the QUEEN! I’m only seven and I love to cuddle, so let’s lounge on the couch and binge watch Breaking Bad or have a marathon of horror movies! I like my beer cold and my music loud, so stop treating me like a granny! I am not a big fan of other dogs or cats. I need to be your #1 furry girl. I have excellent leash skills and very good manners. I’m kind of lazy, very loving and I’d love someone who leaves me a little room on the couch and takes me on car rides. So, are you ready to come adopt me, pop some pop-corn and have a movie marathon? Let’s do this!

MEET LAFAYETTE

I am a handsome, three-year-old, Pit Bull Terrier mix! I am housebroken, enjoy long walks, love playing with toys and fetching! I would be a great running or hiking buddy. I am very smart and know

sit and down commands and can’t wait for you to teach me more. They call me the planet’s sweetest pup! I have been taken to visit an assisted living center and I enjoyed it so much! I absolutely adore children and also do just fine with kitty-cats. I get very excited when I play with other dogs and can get too rough, so I might do best in a home without other pups. Oh, let me add that I am also a huge Predators fan!

Go PREDS! MEET WALDEN

I am a one-year old, Labrador Retriever mix who loves to smile! I have a beautifully patterned, two-toned coat, am housebroken, enjoy playing with other dogs, love daily walks and can’t wait to share adventures with you! I am very bright, curious and interested in everyone and everything! I am also eager to show you all my skills of stay, come and heel and love to earn my treats. They say I have a great personality, am happy, friendly, fun and that I have an expressive face. I can’t wait to meet you and be a part of your family - and to SMILE with you! Smiling’s my favorite!

Email wcacangels@yahoo.com or stop by Williamson County Animal Center for a meet and greet with these much-loved pups!

Learn more about the Williamson County Animal Center and get information on volunteering, fostering, donating or ADOPTING your new pet by visiting adoptwcac.org or calling 615.790.5590.

Wiggle bottom and slobbery smooches to you and yours!

Ollie Pup

See more of Ollie and his adventures at facebook.com/OlliePupBoxer, on Twitter @OlliePupBoxer and follow @OlliePupBoxer on Instagram.

COMMUNITY | In Your Backyard

FIVE BENEFITS TO FEEDING YOUR GARDEN

Naturally

BY STEVE LAPERA, MANTIS

Composting is a must for every gardener.

Why? Because you build better soil, a healthier ecosystem and save money!

Composting is also a simple and inexpensive way to reduce and reuse kitchen and garden waste.

BUILDING BETTER SOIL Good soil produces better plants, lawns, flowers, fruits and vegetables, and creates a better environment.

Not only will compost improve your garden’s fertility, it will also improve your soil’s texture and structure. Compost adds nutrients as well as beneficial microbes that will help plants grow big and strong.

SAVING MONEY Feeding your garden “naturally” will also save money. By feeding plants with natural and organic product, you improve yield, support healthier plants and reduce or even eliminate the need for chemicals.

Higher yields, independent of chemical sprays, are very cost effective.

MAKE YOUR OWN COMPOST It’s easy to make your own compost. You just need a little bit of space to devote to a compost pile or bin, and some patience.

• Collect a variety of organic waste materials from your yard and garden.

Not only will compost improve your garden’s fertility, it will also improve your soil’s texture and structure. Compost adds nutrients as well as beneficial microbes that will help plants grow big and strong.

• Include a mix of nitrogen (green) and carbon (brown) ingredients for balance.

• Do not add products that have been treated with chemical fertilizers or pest control products.

• If you have bulky items, such as corn cobs, melon rinds or shrub clippings, shred before composting.

• Fill the compost tumbler with compostable ingredients, close the door. Turn the tumbler four or five times. Be sure to turn it daily.

COMPOST TUMBLER BENEFITS A tumbler is a container that keeps compost contained. This allows heat to build up and produce compost more quickly through the breakdown of organic materials.

It also rotates so you can easily spin the tumbler to mix the materials, introduce air and further promote the breakdown process.

Tumblers are also: • Easy to turn: Even when full - no messy piles or back-breaking mixing by hand.

• Fully enclosed and secure: Keeps out rodents and pests; doors secure with sturdy latches.

• Heats up fast: Kills weed seeds and helps makes compost faster.

• Aerator/drainage vents: Creates proper air flow and moisture control for optimal decomposition.

• Compost tumbler-style drum keeps compostables off the ground: Keeps nutrients in the composter.

• Unload finished compost easily: Compost tumbles out into a cart or tub.

If you have a small garden, the Back Porch composter from Mantis is the perfect choice.

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If you get the right mix of ingredients and turn your tumbler regularly, you can expect your first compost batch in as little as four weeks. The variation depends on the temperature in your garden and the mix of composting materials you use.

Your garden will be healthier, and your plants will grow and produce more when you add nutrients to the soil with homemade compost.

FEATURE | Iroquois Steeplechase Tailgating Contest

Get Your Tailgate On Your Williamson Launches Inaugural Steeplechase Tailgating Contest We are proud to partner with the Iroquois Steeplechase and launch the Inaugural Tailgating Contest this year! So many make the trip each year to Percy Warner Park, in Nashville, to attend middle Tennessee’s “Rite of Spring” with the running of the Iroquois Steeplechase. The annual event brings months of planning in ones outfit - best dress, best hat, best suit and bow-tie... and just as much attention is placed in many of the tailgating setups. So why not see who has the best of the best in the tailgating game and throw a little competition to those not in the box seats!

Entries have been coming in to be placed on the Judges’ List and will be visited before noon on May 12th to be scored in various categories. Winners will be announced between races. Prizes will includes items from our 2018 Tailgate Contest Partners - Franklin Horse Supply, Leiper’s Fork Distillery, Nashville Symphony and more - and the

grand prize will include a Topside Tailgating Spot for Iroquois Steeplechase 2019!

2018 Tailgating Contest Categories Welcome to the Winners Circle Best Overall Hungry as a Horse Best Food Spread

Champing at the Bit Most Enthusiastic Group

Jockey’s Favorite Colors & Silks Best Dressed Group Break for the Lead Honorable Mention

Down the Stretch People’s Choice - Post your Tailgate photos to Facebook and Instagram with #TailgateContest and let people vote for their favorite entries!

If you still want to enter for the 2018 Tailgating Contest, check out the Your Williamson Facebook page for details and instructions. If you don’t get on the contest list this year, no worries! There is always next year to bring it and be a part of the infield fun! See you at the races, tailgaters!

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by Red Pony Catering along with live and silent auctions. Catherine “Chuck” Collins was awarded the Robin Holland Promise Award, an honor named after someone who lived her life in service to others. To learn more about Miriam’s Promise and their work, visit miriamspromise.org.

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LIFESTYLE | Styling Your Everyday

Modern Style with a Dash of

Charm

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The magnolias are in bloom, and the party’s on the porch. Crate & Barrel’s latest collaboration with Reese Witherspoon’s lifestyle brand, Draper James, captures the modern, breezy spirit of southern get-togethers as the season heats up, when people in sundresses and seersucker sip icy drinks in porch swings, cheer on their derby horses and beg off work to spend the afternoon at the beach. Be spontaneous and soak up every second, y’all.

Embroidered Check Dish Towels Set of 2: $25

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COMMUNITY | Days Gone By

WILLIAMSON COUNTY WOMEN’S CAUSES IN 1918

BY RICK WARWICK

Since the May issue of Your Williamson is dedicated to the ladies, I think it appropriate if I add a history lesson into the mix. In 1918, the women of Williamson County had one pressing issue before them. What could they do to help defeat German Kaiser Wilhelm II and quickly get their men back home? History tells us about the planting of victory gardens and that Red Cross societies were established across the county to make bandages to cement the idea that everyone was needed in the war effort.

I came across a news item in the Nashville Tennessean of October 6th, 1918 which gave meaning to a photograph I had received from Dr. Rosalie Carter in 1990. The photograph was undated and unidentified but it was clearly taken on the Franklin Public Square.

A festive parade with banners, bunting and American flags galore was the theme of the photograph and I felt sure it was the 4th of July or something to do with World War I. Thank goodness for old newspapers as I found the identity to two photographs! (below) On October 5, 1918 - Bonnie Blankenship of the Bingham community holds the VW banner for Votes for Women, while neighbors posed for photographer Lemuel Parker as he captures history.

FRANKLIN, TENN. OCTOBER 5. (SPECIAL) A splendid parade today, given by the Williamson County Woman’s Liberty Loan committee, wound up the local campaign for the fourth Liberty Loan. Every woman’s patriotic association was represented, the cars and floats being very striking. Special features were “Joan of Arc,” represented by Mrs. Marjorie Sidway: “Liberty,” Mrs. E.B. Pickard; “Our allies,” represented by a number of young girls; “Belgian Relief,” Mrs. John McGavock; “The Red Cross, Mother of the World,” Miss Leonora Bailey and Mr. Edward Napier. Mrs. Jane Eve Buckner, driving the tractor. The beautiful decorated cars represented the Army Comfort Circle, the Red Cross, the Canteen Service, Y.W.C.A., Y.M.C.A., “Mother of Soldiers,” D.A.R., U.D.C. canning clubs, “Votes for Women” and “Colonial Dames.” The Industrial School band furnished the music.

Following the parade a splendid address was delivered at the courthouse

by Senator Frazier. An inspiring talk was made by Private Mackey.

The article answered a second question about a glass-plate negative I had of a group of folks from the Bingham community taken by Lemuel Parker. The key to the question were with the letters VW found on a banner held by a young lady. If you read the article carefully, “Votes for Women” participated in the parade. This was the age of the suffragettes when women were demanding their right to vote, and Tennessee was the thirty-sixth state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment in August 1920.

And so, you see, women of Williamson County played their part in winning World War I and the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment!

RICK WARWICK Days Gone By | historicfranklin.com Rick has lived in Williamson County since 1970 and has been serving our community for many years. He currently serves as the County Historian at the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County.

SOCIAL | Battle of Franklin Trust Legacy Dinner Photography by K. York Guests gathered at Carnton for the Battle of Franklin Trust annual Legacy Dinner in April. The evening began with a cocktail reception on the porch of the historic McGavock home and as the sun began to set, everyone strolled across the grounds for dinner.

After dinner Eric Jacobson, Battle of Franklin Trust CEO, spoke with pride of the restoration work that has been completed and of the upcoming projects that continue to showcase Franklin as a major civil war site. He spoke with gratitude for the support of all donors, but especially of Leah Van Driest and Mike Plumley, this year’s Legacy Award recipients. They were honored for their support and dedication in helping the Battle of Franklin Trust transform. To learn more about the Battle of Franklin Trust, visit boft.org.

Peter & Leah Van Driest

Elaine & Rick Warwick

Tim & Bess Kearns, Charlie & Melissa Brown

Connie & Carl Haley

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LIFESTYLE | Read Between the Lines

AN INTERVIEW WITH

AMBER WILSON AUTHOR OF FOR THE LOVE OF THE SOUTH

BY CATHERINE ROYKA

Creator of the popular food blog, fortheloveofthesouth.com, Amber Wilson captures the essence and charm of southern culture, food, family and friends in her new cookbook For the Love of the South. Learn more below about her book, her passion for writing and the southern food culture and scene. With recipes like Pimento Hushpuppies with Sweet Whipped Butter, Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, you’ll get a taste of her Cajun background and will want to learn more about the south and cook even more!

CR: Please tell us about your new cookbook, For the Love of the South.

AW: As a young girl, I noticed no one writing down recipes or recording family stories. To me, these were treasures that needed to be preserved.

As I grew up, I recognized a need to record these memories and recipes in fear that they may one day be lost forever. Recipes, stories and

family heirlooms are priceless.

This idea of preserving the past and leaving a legacy for the future has been both an anchor and a driving force for the book. This book is full of pearls strung together that I’m excited for readers to take hold of. I hope they feel empowered and encouraged in the kitchen as I talk them through recipes that may have otherwise felt daunting. I want readers to feel confident to make these recipes their own. I hope they feel inspired to start their own family rituals and pass down their own pearls whether they are in the form of recipes, stories or a cast iron skillet!

“As a young girl, I noticed no one writing down recipes or recording family stories.

To me, these were treasures that needed to be preserved.”

CR: You grew up and went to school in the south – what drew you to the middle Tennessee area?

AW: While we were engaged, my husband, Michael, moved to Nashville. He is a musician, so Nashville was an inevitable move for us.

CR: What do you enjoy most about living and working here?

AW: I’ve loved living in Franklin and Nashville. There is a rich sense of community, which reminds me of the lovely community I grew up with in Louisiana.

CR: You had your heart set on a career in geography and working with NASA – how did you know you wanted to change paths?

AW: I feel like the dream I had of working for NASA changed the moment I began writing

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about my love of my culture and southern food. I absolutely fell in love with it. I still use my love for literature and writing in my storytelling and my science background when it comes to developing and testing recipes in the kitchen. Now, it all makes sense, but at the time, I had to take a leap of faith!

CR: Can you share one of your favorite southern recipes with us?

AW: My Tomato and Bacon Sandwich with Chipotle Mayonnaise. I know this may sound odd because it’s so simple, but a really good tomato sandwich slathered with chipotle mayo and crowned with crispy bacon… It’s one of the best things in life!

TOMATO AND BACON SANDWICH WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE This recipe is a grown-up version of my childhood go-to sandwich. If done correctly, a tomato sandwich can be one of the greatest pleasures in life. Since this recipe is simple and requires few ingredients, quality is key, so try to buy the best bread, tomatoes and bacon that you can.

2 slices thick-cut bacon 2 slices sourdough bread 2 slices tomato (1⁄2 to 3⁄4 inch thick) Chipotle Mayonnaise (recipe follows) In a medium skillet, fry the bacon over medium-low heat until crispy. Drain the bacon on a plate lined with a paper towel. Place the skillet back on the heat and toast up both sides of the bread in the bacon renderings until golden brown.

Spread a layer of the chipotle mayonnaise over one side of each piece of toast. Lay the slices of bacon on top of the mayonnaise. Lightly press down on the bacon, helping it adhere to the mayonnaise. Lay the tomato slices on top of the bacon. Crown the sandwich with the remaining piece of mayonnaise-slathered toast. Press down on the sandwich and cut on the diagonal. This sandwich is best enjoyed standing over the kitchen sink. Serves 1

CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise Several dashes of Tabasco Chipotle pepper sauce In a measuring cup, combine the mayonnaise and chipotle pepper sauce. Any leftover mayonnaise can be stored in the refrigerator for another use. Makes 1⁄4 cup

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The Williamson County Association of Realtors and the REALTOR® Good Works Foundation hosted the Bling & Bowties fundraising event at the Barn at Sycamore Farms recently. Attendees enjoyed live music by Groove Addiction, hors d’oeuvres

by South Fork Catering and bidding on unique silent auction items. The proceeds from the event benefit the REALTOR® Good Works Foundation.

The nonprofit Foundation provides scholarships for Williamson County High School seniors, a sponsorship for the Williamson Country Schools Fine Arts and monetary awards for the winners of the Student Art Competition. For more information regarding the REALTOR® Good Works Foundation, visit wcartn.org.

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FEATURE | The Swan Ball

Swan Ball SPRING SOIREE IN THE GARDENS

a huge success, with socialite celebrities in attendance and receiving national press. The Swan Ball has continued to grow throughout the years, raising millions annually for Cheekwood.

On June 2nd, supporters of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens will grace the Swan Lawn of Cheekwood for the fifty-sixth annual Swan Ball. The event is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious fundraising events, featuring an evening of cocktails, a seated dinner, live auction, live entertainment and dancing. This year’s theme, “A Story of Champagne and the Stars,” brings the sophistication and glamour of the Gatsby era for ball-goers. Headlining the event will be music legend and one of rock and rock’s most soulful blue-eyed vocalists, Grammy award winning Boz Scaggs, whose unique voice and trademark sound as a songwriter and guitarist found acclaim in the 1960s as a guitarist and occasional lead singer for the Steve Miller Band.

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and to be working with so many businesses and community members on the silent auction. They will present this year’s Swan Ball to Julia Reed. Julia is an author and humorist, contributing editor at Elle Décor and Garden & Gun, as well as contributor to the Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Southern Living and more. They will have world-renowned, Temple St. Clair who creates exquisite pieces with rare colored gems, distinctive gold work, as the featured jeweler this year. And Mercedes-Benz of Music City has generously donated the official car of the Swan Ball, a fully loaded C-300 4Matic to be auctioned live the night of the Ball.

The Swan Ball was founded by Jane Dudley in 1963. Jane was a Nashville native with a passion for hosting as well as for the Tennessee Botanical Gardens and Fine Arts Center at Cheekwood. Her strong desire to create a fundraising event benefiting Cheekwood was cultivated into the vision for the grand gala that overlooks the gardens. The first Ball was

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens was built by the Cheek family in 1929, who obtained their wealth from the Maxwell House Coffee business. The American Country Place Era estate in Nashville was gifted in 1960 and opened as a public institution where guests can visit the Georgian-style mansion with historically furnished rooms, twelve gardens, woodland sculpture trail and an 8,000-piece permanent art collection. Over 225,000 visitors come to Cheekwood annually for year-round seasonal festivals, world-class art exhibitions, breathtaking gardens and educational and public programs. Cheekwood is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and on the National Register of Historic Places. Its mission is to preserve Cheekwood as a historical landmark where beauty and excellence in art and horticulture stimulate the mind and nurture the spirit.

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LIFESTYLE | Interior Thinking

MAXIMIZING

THE SPACE IN YOUR HOME

BY JENNIFER PARKER

In honor of the Women’s Issue this month, I want to get real about all the jobs women do daily. Whether we are working inside or outside the home, we are always working, honey. When designing our current home, my thought with each space, was how to maximize it. How could I make it functional and aesthetically beautiful? The room that has eluded me over the years is the laundry room. Let’s be real, laundry is not my favorite. It just makes me crazy. So, I set out to create a space that solved my problems, brought me some joy and helped me get all of my “jobs” done.

I started the design of this room with a list of all the things I needed it to deliver. I no longer call this room the “laundry” room. I call it “Mommy’s Place.” Re-naming it alone started the journey for me to love this space. You don’t have to start from scratch to make this room a haven, you just need to know what you want it to deliver. Combine the things you need to do with a few things you love to do, and the space will draw you in.

Starting with cabinets, I designed each area to do a task and let that lead me to the end goal of a multi-functioning space. I needed an office first but making a whole room in our home for that one purpose seemed too much at the time. I created a desk space with a built-in printer, filing drawers, cabinets and lots of counter work space. I run our house and my interior design business from this space. Now with a growing interior decorating business, I need all the work space I can get for fabrics, color wheels, client boards and files. As a news junkie, the mounted TV keeps me in touch with what’s going on in the world, keeps me inspired for my work with HGTV, or allows me to have senseless background noise for a good laugh with the Bravo channel. Don’t tell anyone…

“You don’t have to start from scratch to make this room a haven, you just need to know what you want it to deliver. Combine the things you need to do with a few things you love to do, and the space will draw you in.”

A built-in dog kennel for our King Charles Cavalier Gracie Belle, provides her a safe haven from our new one-year old Chocolate Lab, Doc. This additionally gives me a place to put her when she needs to be comfortably confined.

I love to wrap and give gifts. Wrapping papers, ribbons and craft supplies all bring me joy and allow me to be creative. Dedicating an entire room for wrapping was not an option, (paging Candy Spelling), nor do I think it’s necessary. My wrapping space provides everything I need, including a “gift” cabinet to store finds for friends and sale items I gather during the year for hostess gifts. Having room for storing these items not only saves me money, but also gives me the freedom from rushing around at the last minute to find the perfect gift for someone.

I am simply obsessed with fresh flowers and use them throughout my house all year. Creating a space to hold all of my containers and floral supplies was a necessity.

Arranging flowers is my “mom and wife” therapy. I put this space directly next to the sink for easy water access and a large trash can underneath for all the clippings.

Now to my ultimate nemesis, laundry. It’s a necessity, so how to make it easier and more fun? Did I say fun? Well that’s a stretch, but at least more tolerable and manageable. Just looking at the washer and dryer, makes me a little anxious, so I installed doors that retract so I can close them off and not have to stare at them all the time. I know it sounds crazy, but it does make me happy to shut those doors. Encasing them in a cabinet allows me to have a large folding top space and additional design work space. Cabinets to store away all laundry supplies lets me shut the door on those things too. I needed to have the space to hang items to dry but being vertically challenged created a problem. So, I installed a pull-down clothing rack I can reach, and then raise back up so clothes are up and out of my way. Adding two large pull out laundry hampers and a pull out drawer that houses a pop out ironing board, keeps these things out of sight until I am ready to take on the task.

An extra refrigerator to hold drinks, party platters and extra freezer space for prepared meals also makes my life so much easier.

And last but not least, a tall cleaning cabinet for the vacuum, mops and sweepers, with built in electric plugs to keep my cordless vacuum and dust buster charged.

My dream when designing this house was to incorporate a checkerboard floor somewhere, somehow. Using this for our entryway did not seem warm enough, so I put my favorite floor option in “Mommy’s Place.” Granite counter-tops provide durability and easy cleaning. I never considered anything other than granite for this room as I knew it was ultimately a “work” room.

I encourage you to find spaces in your own home to solve your problems, and that also bring you joy doing the things you want to do, not just the things you have to do. It’s all about balance, people.

So whether it’s bathing the dog in the sink, paying bills, wrapping gifts, returning emails, working for clients, or arranging flowers; this room fulfills me. I don’t dread doing laundry anymore, (well, maybe not all the time), but I do love this space and it truly ARKER helps me do all my jobs. Here’s to all the women and all the jobs we do. I wish for you functional and beautiful spaces!

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BUSINESS | Your Real Estate

WILLIAMSON COUNTY REAL ESTATE

BLOOMING FOR SPRING

BY MATT DANIEL

Spring is a busy and exciting time for REALTORS®. With more people moving into the area every day, that trend will continue. Residential Median Prices are already listing higher than 2017, averaging around $483,000. With higher sales prices we are seeing more active inventory.

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During this peak time, WCAR’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) will be offering you some much deserved R&R with our annual Summer Solstice Happy Hour on June 21st from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at WCAR. This margarita inspired event is always a favorite among our members. So, come pour yourself a cold one, kick your feet up on our patio and enjoy the fiesta.

This beautiful season is also a great time to dust off those clubs and start practicing for the thirtieth annual WCAR Golf Scramble this year hosted on August 20th at Westhaven. On top of being one of our most exciting events, the golf scramble also supports the REALTOR® Good Works Foundation of Williamson County, Tennessee, a 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of WCAR. Each year, the Foundation awards four $5000 scholarships to seniors graduating from a Williamson County public high school. In addition to the scholarships, the Foundation hosts a Student Art Competition which awards prizes to both students and their schools and continues to sponsor the Williamson County Fine Arts Festival. The Golf Scramble is a fun-filled event allowing both REALTORS® and Affiliates to unwind on the golf course and support a great cause. For more information on this and upcoming events please visit wcartn.org.

With more than 2,500 members, the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® provides support and services for area real estate professionals and is the leading voice in the community for its members, as well as residential and commercial property owners. REALTOR® is a registered trademark which may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.

MATT DANIEL Your Real Estate | wcartn.org Matt is a seventh generation Williamson County native who has been dedicated to the real estate industry for more than fourteen years. He is the Owner/Managing Broker of Daniel-Christian Real Estate, LLC. Matt lives in Franklin with his wife, Courtney, their sons, Parker and Sawyer, and their two Labrador Retrievers.

Custom Built Home Custom built home loaded with details. Knotty Alder doors & vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors throughout, custom cabinets, extra large master shower, large screened porch with a fireplace & one in the living room too! You will not be disappointed with the quality of this home. Plenty of space in front or behind to build your dream home, perked for 6 bedrooms. Listed by Cindy Garvey.

2 Bedrooms & Office / 2 Bath | 1,465 SF 6020 Serene Valley Trail, Franklin, TN Offered at $1,150,000

European Country Cottage The seller of this home, a longtime owner of a Masonry company has always dreamed of building an authentic Tuscany designed home.

At completion, this home will adorn an expansive front porch overlooking a 200 acre park of designated Tennessee land Trust. Lots of room for entertaining with versatile living space and grand vaulted ceilings. This home features 2 master suites and plenty of storage room.

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SOCIAL | Pieces of Hope Photography by K. York The Pieces of Hope annual gala was held recently at Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin. Proceeds from the event support Autism Tennessee’s advocacy, service and education programs for individuals with Autism spectrum disorders.

The evening opened with a cocktail reception offering attendees the chance to purchase beads and raffle tickets in hopes of winning prizes. The silent auction remained open through dinner and one high bidder took home a Nashville Predators autographed hockey stick. But the highlight of the evening had to have been the solo performance by Logan Blade. After dinner, the crowd hit the dance floor as January Noise played hits of the last thirty years. Autism Tennessee’s mission is to enrich the lives and experiences of those individuals on the Autism spectrum, while helping families and communities offer acceptance, respect and hope. For more information, visit autismmtn.org.

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LIFESTYLE | Welcome Home

LIFE’S LITTLE

Luxuries

BY CATHERINE ROYKA

THE BEST THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER ALL UNDER ONE SPACIOUS ROOF At 9,000 square-feet, this home includes just about everything you could ever want in a home. The home was meticulously designed and built to suit anyone. Taking two years to design and build, this home has been a labor of love, by builder Shane McFarland and designer Julie Davis. The homeowners are offering this home fully-furnished, making this one of the easiest moves you could ask for! The property has all the amenities you could ever want inside a home and in a community.

In addition to the offerings inside the home, the community boasts a multitude of amenities and events. Let’s discover this paradise – it’s nothing short of amazing.

At the front door, you’re welcomed by a beautiful stone porch, complete with cozy porch swing beds.

It’s the ideal spot to enjoy your morning cup of coffee. Inside the home, all the rooms are incredibly spacious with high ceilings. Although, this extra space doesn’t overwhelm, the immaculate design and build has made this roomy home warm and welcoming.

the perfect outdoor kitchen to cook. The kitchen is fully stocked with a grill, Green Egg, fridge, dishwasher and sink.

Even during the cooler months, you can get cozy by one of the outdoor fireplaces. Host a watch party to cheer on your favorite team, the outdoor area also includes a TV. The view from your back porch overlooks the lush 18-hole golf course.

The spacious home offers the opportunity to include rooms that often don’t make the cut in the typical build design - a fitness room, office and wine bar are featured on the first floor. The wine bar is perfectly situated next to the living room and kitchen area, to create a delicious drink for your visitors. The kitchen is stocked with the latest appliances, like the professional series Viking appliances and Sub Zero double refrigerator and freezer.

The guest room and master bedroom are also on the first floor.

Guests won’t want their stay to end when they visit here, as their guest room opens up to the front porch and swing bed, with a dreamy view of the horse pasture across the street. The master bedroom is spacious with a lounge area, fireplace and access to the back porch.

The master bathroom is like checking in to your own personal spa, complete with a steam shower, rain shower, heated floors, plantation shutters and dry sauna. The luxury feeling won’t stop there, on both sides of the master bath are the most exquisite his and her walk-in closets you will ever see.

Walking upstairs, you’ll first be greeted by the adult bar area, surrounded by beautiful wood accents everywhere – wood bar, wood floors and sliding wood barn doors that lead to the movie room. For the ultimate movie night experience, this room has a pulldown movie screen and blackout shades. After your drink at the bar, walk outside to the cigar porch to enjoy the rest of the evening.

The kid’s rooms and another guest room are just around the corner.

The bunk room is similar to that of a beach house straight from Seaside.

Each bunk bed has its own personal TV, too. The boy’s room features an outdoorsy vibe with wood patterns throughout and even a wood tile bathroom floor. The girl’s room opens up to the porch with another swing bed and has an adorable chevron pattern wall paint.

Your back-porch is your complete outdoor oasis, and you will never want to step foot off the porch. The back-porch area is perfect for any season. Host a summer party with your salt water pool and

Located minutes from the interstate, you are within close proximity to can’t miss towns and cities. Historic downtown Franklin is just minutes away. A town full of history, southern charm, local shops and boutiques and nationally-acclaimed restaurants; Franklin attracts crowds from all over who want to get to know the rich history and to attend the many events and festivals the community boasts every year. Nashville is right in your backyard as well, if you want a dose of the high-paced city life.

The Grove, located in College Grove, Tennessee is home to all the amenities you could ever need. From a world-class equine center to the only Greg Norman signature golf course, you can find something to suit your tastes. In addition, there are activities and events, an onsite spa, tennis, parks and trails, a fitness center, numerous pools and an organic garden and general store. Imagine walking or driving your golf cart to all these activities, all within your neighborhood.

If you would like to know more about the home, please contact Paula Hinegardner of the Paula Hinegardner Group with Keller Williams Realty. Whether your dream is classic southern living or upscale urban adventure, the Paula Hinegardner Group is dedicated to making those dreams a reality.

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ABR, CRRS, ASP, Luxury Homes Division Keller Williams Realty 9175 Carothers Parkway Franklin, TN 37067 Cell: 615.618.1330 Office: 615.778.1818 Email: PHinegardner@me.com previewnashvillerealestate.com

LIFESTYLE | The Lady Entertains

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Your tween is likely ready to jet off to middle school leaving elementary in the dust.

Any type of celebration will be welcomed, but they will definitely have opinions about the who, where, and what’s for dinner. Allow them to have a say in how they would like to celebrate. Maybe a day at the pool with a few friends, a backyard BBQ and movie night, or even a small family dinner but they get to select the menu and dessert.

BY KRISTA EHRET

Graduation is a milestone at any stage of life. Whether from Pre-K or college, it’s always fun to recognize and celebrate the ending of one chapter and start of another. While I personally think it’s fun to be bragged on at any age, kids probably enjoy it the most. Completing another school year is a big deal in their eyes, let alone when it means they’ll now be considered a kindergartner or a middle schooler. Here are some tips and ideas for graduation celebrations in honor of graduates of the younger variety.

MIDDLE SCHOOL I’ll be honest, the fact that I’ve gone from pre-school to middle school so quickly gives me slight anxiety as I’ve personally witnessed this year how fast babies grow. Back to the point.

The kid gloves are coming off and we’re high school bound.

Kids of this age may not want their parents throwing bashes in their honor, so I would go the route of a more intimate celebration with the family.

Go out to a nicer restaurant or surprise them at home with decorations and a cake.

PRE-K Graduating from pre-school can be one of mixed emotions (and I don’t just mean from the boo hooing parents). I think kids are either super excited about the idea of starting Kindergarten because maybe they’ve watched older siblings go to “big school,” or they may be nervous at the thought of leaving their comfort zone of familiar spaces and teachers.

Either way, choking back your CELEBRATING GRADUATION sentimental tears and really A graduation celebration doesn’t MILESTONES FOR CHILDREN raving about how excited you have to be expensive or include are of your little one is a great crazy gifts. Time and attention way to get them pumped for can go a long way. At any age, what’s to come. A small family talk about the accomplishments of the year (or years) that are being get-together would really suffice at this age or maybe a trip to their celebrated.

I think a cute keepsake would be a list of questions that favorite play place and restaurant. they answer and see how the replies change over time. Questions such as: “What was your favorite memory from (kindergarten, KINDERGARTEN elementary school, etc)?” “What excites you the most about going Kindergarten graduation will not only mark the end of your little to 1st grade, high school, etc.” “What do you want to be when you one’s first year of school, but also kicks off their first real summer grow up?” No matter what age or stage in life, it’s always a good vacation! How fun to not only celebrate the achievement of your thing to celebrate life’s accomplishments with the people you love. up and coming first grader, but also introduce them to the fact

Oh the Places You’ll Go!

that they have a few weeks off to have fun. Hard work does pay off after all! There will likely be some good friends at this point, so you may consider having a group party to honor several graduates simultaneously. Being somewhere outdoors can accommodate a larger group and allows for plenty of space for the kids to run and kick off their oxfords.

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KRISTA EHRET

The Lady Entertains

From intimate dinner parties to huge annual events, Krista believes we can always find an excuse to celebrate. With a background in interior and event design, she loves bringing people together in a beautiful and welcoming environment.

SOCIAL | Preds Wine Festival & Tasting Photography by Haley Anthony The Nashville Predators Foundation hosted their thirteenth annual Wine Festival and Tasting at Bridgestone Arena recently.

The evening offered the chance to taste more than 225 higherend wines, beer and spirits on the ice. In addition to the tasting, the festival included food samples from top local restaurants, an Luke & Lyndsay extensive silent auction, complimentary Riedel glass and Predators Wilkinson personalities to visit with guests. The Nashville Predators Foundation is a charity organization devoted to channeling the excitement of professional sports towards the needs of the community; particularly to improve the lives of youth and their families. To learn more about the Nashville Predators, their events and their foundation visit nhl.com/predators.

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SOCIAL | A Vintage Affair Meet the Vintner Sponsored Event

Photography by K. York The Meet the Vintner event kicked off the annual three-day wine event series, A Vintage Affair (AVA).

Sperry’s Restaurant Cool Springs hosted the wine pairing dinner with Amy Ash, Aequitas Vineyards and Luis Robledo, Robledo Family Winery pouring for the intimate charity event. The Vintners from the Sonoma and Napa Valley Wine Country presented the history of their wines paired in the five-course meal of grilled sea scallops, caprese salad, pistachio crusted lamb chops, prime filet au poivre and chocolate mousse. Since its inception, AVA has raised nearly two million dollars for women and children’s charities in Williamson County. To learn more, visit avintageaffair.org.

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Sergio Ora & Stephanie Williams

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Ashley & Renee Hill Annie & Charles Pareigis, Ralph, Carrie & Kathy Drury

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

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LIFESTYLE | From Our House to Yours

BY CATHERINE ROYKA

Middle Tennessee is continually growing at a fast pace – families are moving here; major businesses are placing headquarters here and many students have chosen the area to attend school for higher education. With more than twenty colleges and universities (four-year, technical and community colleges), it’s no wonder this area is thriving and expanding in population. It has always been a popular area for growth for higher education. We also have many women to thank for their work and dedication to opening these establishments. Since our May issue is dedicated to the ladies, this seems fitting to pay tribute to some of them.

Two top schools in the area were both started by women O’More College of Design in Franklin and Belmont University in Nashville. You may have learned recently that the two schools have decided to merge and combine their efforts to serve the next generation of designers. Coincidentally, the founder of O’More actually attended Belmont… let’s discover more about these dedicated women and their work.

Student Life at Belmont University PHOTOS COURTESY OF BELMONT UNIVERSITY

THE IMPACT OF WOMEN IN LOCAL HIGHER EDUCATION

Eloise Pitts grew up in Fayetteville, Tennessee. She studied art at Ward Belmont (now Belmont University), and at a young age of eighteen, left for Paris, France in 1925 to attend Le College Feminin to study interior design, ballet and fine art. To further her education, she attended Parsons School of Design in New York City. She moved to the middle Tennessee area after marrying Colonel Rory O’More. Eloise’s passion for painting and art guided her through her life in Franklin and Nashville, when she gradually became immersed in the cultural life around the community, painting murals and lending a hand to historic preservation in Williamson County.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BELMONT UNIVERSITY

PHOTO COURTESY OF BELMONT UNIVERSITY

In her 60’s, Mrs. O’More retired from practice to establish the school that would preserve her design principles and her passion. Starting in her Victorian home on West Main Street, Franklin, in 1970, she opened to students studying interior design. By 1979, the school outgrew the Main Street house and in 1980 moved to Abbey Leix on South Margin Street.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF O’MORE COLLEGE OF DESIGN

Degrees offered are in interior design, fashion design and graphic design.

In 1890, Susan L. Heron and Ida B. Hood opened the doors to Belmont College for Young Women – providing cultural, intellectual and social learning and the empowerment of “lives of purpose.” When the school opened, the formal dining room and the billiards room of the Belmont Mansion had been divided into dormitory rooms and the winter parlor became the school library. Through the years, the thirteen acres that their school resided on began to grow with new buildings and an auditorium.

In 1913, founders Susan and Ida retired and the college merged with Nashville’s prestigious Ward Seminary for Young Ladies, forming Ward-Belmont College.

The O’More College of Design

These schools have continued to produce exceptional students and will continue to do so as they combine their efforts in the fall of 2018 when they merge academics and history together.

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SOCIAL | A Vintage Affair Goes Country Sponsored Event

Photography by K. York A Vintage Affair (AVA) went country as AVA patrons kicked up their boots in Historic Leiper’s Fork. Green’s Grocery was the place to be as the band Cumberland Run took the stage opening up with “Rocky Top” and then playing all the boot scootin’ favorites.

Whitt’s barbecue, baked beans and banana pudding were served picnic style in the backyard. Fine wines from Robledo Vineyards and Moon Wine and Spirits were available along with Leiper’s Fork Distillery’s Grapefruit Ginger Whiskey Sours. The evening chill made the fire pit a favorite gathering spot for after dinner cigar while others hit the dance floor. To learn more about the organization, visit avintageaffair.org.

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SOCIAL | A Vintage Affair Main Event Sponsored Event

Photography by K. York A Vintage Affair’s (AVA) three days of fundraising and fine wine tastings ended with style and elegance at the Main Event. The event took place at The Factory’s Liberty Hall with exquisite wines, food, silent and live auctions and a special performance by Suspended Circus. Emcees David Landrum and Robbie Beal kept the show rolling reminding everyone of the mission of A Vintage Affair. AVA holds the distinction of being the only charity for women and children in Williamson County that raises awareness and funds those in need, one glass at a time. Nonprofits benefiting from the 2018 Affair were Williamson Medical Center, Bridges Domestic Violence Center, My Friend’s House, The Refuge Center and Davis House. Learn more about AVA and their events at avintageaffair.org.

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LIFESTYLE | Eat, Drink & Be Merry

Cooking withFlowers

BY WHITNEY MILLER

If you’re like me, then you look forward to May more than any month in spring. Give me all of the sunny skies, lush greens and vibrant flowers. May lends itself to lightened up fare such as salads and vegetable forward dishes. Also, not to be overlooked, fruit and flower infused dishes and drinks. Flowers don’t receive the notoriety they deserve. Their sweet aroma isn’t simply for adoring your nose but for also tantalizing your taste buds.

Lavender’s sweet, floral aroma with its mint and citrus notes lend to its flavor. It pairs well with meats like rabbit and lamb as well as desserts such as baked goods and ice cream. I infused its flavor into a simple syrup to sweeten peaches for my Lavender Peach Cobbler.

A flower not as well known for its flavor is the marigold. It’s vibrant orange or yellow hue makes it a beautiful adornment for cakes, drinks and desserts. If you are wanting to add a yellow hue to a savory dish or dessert, look no further than marigolds. In the cooking world, they are known as the poor man’s saffron. I highlighted both its flavor and appearance in my Sparkling Citrus-ade. I created a golden, citrusy marigold simple syrup to sweeten the tart grapefruit and 58 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | MAY 2018

lime juices. Lastly, sparkling water is added for a bubbly finish.

On the hunt for another flower to experiment with, I took a stroll at the Franklin Farmer’s Market. It was the tiny delicate yellow flowers that caught my eye at Bloomsbury farms’ table. I learned that they were mustard flowers. The flavor is compared to broccoli rabe, slightly spicy and peppery. The flower’s stem and all can be sautéed or simply the flowers can be used as a flavorful garnish. I decided to use the flowers as a garnish for my deviled eggs. They were not only a beautiful addition to my deviled eggs, but they also added another level of flavor.

Embrace all that May has to offer. Experiment yourself with using edible flowers in your own delicious creations. I think you will enjoy their unique flavors as well as their beauty.

WHITNEY MILLER

Eat, Drink & Be Merry whitneymiller.com | Instagram: @whitneymillerh Whitney is the season one winner of Fox’s Masterchef, a chef, recipe developer and cookbook author. She will entertain readers with her Southern charm and treat them with her delicious recipes.

Deviled Eggs Topped with Pickled Mustard Seeds DEVILED EGGS 6 large eggs 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons pickle juice Fine sea salt Paprika, for garnish 1 ½ teaspoons Pickled Mustard Seeds, for garnish 12 mustard flowers

Lavender Peach Cobbler with Honey Whipped Cream COBBLER:

1 cup granulated sugar, divided ¼ cup water ½ teaspoon dried lavender 4 large peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups) ¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup reduced fat milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon ground ginger HONEY WHIPPED CREAM:

¾ cup heavy cream 2 Tablespoons honey Preheat an oven to 350°F. Combine ¼ cup sugar, water and lavender in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add the lavender. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Add the peach slices and cook for 5 minutes.

Place the butter in a 9 ½-inch glass pie dish. Place in the oven to melt the butter.

In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, remaining ¾ cup sugar, milk, vanilla and ginger. Whisk until smooth.

Pour the batter in the pie dish with the melted butter.

Spoon the peach mixture evenly over the batter. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until golden brown.

For the honey whipped cream, pour the heavy cream in a deep medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until soft peaks form. Add the honey. Beat until combined.

Serve the cobbler warm with the honey whipped cream Serves 6 to 8.

Place the eggs in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let stand for 8 minutes. Run cold water over the boiled eggs and peel. Refrigerate the eggs for at least 30 minutes.

Cut the eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and transfer to a medium bowl, and place the whites on a serving platter. Using a fork, mash the yolks. Add the mayonnaise and pickle juice. Mix until smooth.

Season to taste with salt. Spoon the yolk mixture to a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Garnish each deviled egg with a sprinkling of paprika, 1/8 teaspoon pickled mustard seeds and a mustard flower. Makes 12 deviled eggs. Serves 4.

PICKLED MUSTARD SEEDS ¼ cup yellow mustard seeds 1/3 cup white wine vinegar, plus 2 Tablespoons ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon turmeric Rinse the mustard seeds in a fine mesh strainer and transfer the drained seeds to a small bowl. Add the 1/3 cup white wine vinegar and salt. Allow seeds to soak for one hour.

After a hour, add the honey and turmeric. Stir. Pour into a small saucepan.

Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. The mixture will thicken. After the mixture has cooled, stir in the remaining vinegar. Store in a small mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Makes ½ cup.

The marigold’s vibrant orange or yellow hue makes it a beautiful adornment for cakes, drinks and desserts.

Sparkling Citrus-ade MARIGOLD SIMPLE SYRUP: ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup water 6 marigolds Citrus-ade: 2 cups fresh grapefruit juice 2 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice 4 cups sparkling water Marigolds, for garnish

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Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add the marigolds.

Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat to allow to cool. Remove the marigolds and discard.

In a pitcher, combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup. Stir. Pour in the sparkling water and gently stir.

Serve the citrus-ade over ice with a marigold garnish in each glass.

LIFESTYLE | A Southern Gentleman Is...

Appreciative of the Women in His Life

BY TIM KEARNS

The May issue of Your Williamson is all about the ladies! I have three special ladies in my life, so there is a lot to celebrate. August 5th, 1981 will go down as the greatest (or the luckiest) day in my life because that’s the day my wife agreed to go on a blind date with me. My first reaction was that she was stunningly beautiful and way out of my league (as all my friends would agree).

Quickly, I found that she was not only beautiful on the outside; but she is driven by her heart and amazing women’s intuition that allows her to see things clearer than I ever will. Thirtyseven years after that first date, she continues to fascinate me with her talent and abilities as; an artist, seamstress, gardener, great cook, interior designer, friend, mother and wife. I am fortunate she said yes to a second date, two years later a marriage proposal and in 1985 to waking up next to me every morning. Before we met I was very rough around the edges... pretty much a chunk of coal. Bess is every bit the reason that today I can even come close to being considered a Southern Gentleman.

“The greatest gift a father can give their children is to love their mother.”

Spending a lifetime with someone requires many characteristics; but first and foremost, you need to have common core beliefs, or every rough patch will be trouble. The virtues of patience, tolerance, commitment, respect and (obviously) love will allow for the bumps that every marriage will have, to be just that... a bump. The Father of the Bride speech at my oldest daughter’s wedding included a quote I once read, “The greatest gift a father can give their children is to love their mother.” That is worth repeating to all the Southern Gentlemen reading this article.

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decisions they have made through every step of their life. Anyone who has children know how challenging the various phases of life can be; starting with middle school, high school, the freedom that driving brings, off to college, graduation and beyond.

Looking back, any challenges we faced through those years seem like a distant memory. In my mind they were full of family fun, sports, vacations, togetherness and love. It is my great fortune that after graduation from THE University of Tennessee, both girls landed back in Nashville where they have great careers and built their own homes. I love, “love” and it makes my heart swell to know they both also found Southern Gentlemen they can love for the rest of their lives. Hopefully, their witness to our relationship will guide them through the phases of being both wives and parents.

This month also includes Mother’s Day (May 13th), so yet one more opportunity to celebrate the woman who brought you into this world or that loved and raised you as though she did. So, use the month of May to honor the ladies in your life! If you’re anything like me, you’re a much better Southern Gentleman because they are in your life.

TIM KEARNS

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Tim is a Williamson County business owner who lives, works and plays all within the county limits. He has been a triathlete for thirty-three years and married to Bess Kearns for thirty-two years. All of his commitments are for the long haul!

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FEATURE | Distinctively Southern Ladies

DISTINCTIVELY SOUTHERN

Ladies

The May issue of Your Williamson is dedicated to the strong and giving women in the Williamson County community, who have a passion to help their community grow and continue to be a thriving place. Each of these ladies share a bit about their journey, business and some life wisdom, while telling how they got to where they are today, how to be a Southern lady and their love for working and living in Williamson County.

DENISE ANDRE Compassion in the Courtroom Denise Andre currently serves as the General Sessions Court Judge and is thankful for the role she plays within the community. The opportunity and responsibility to be a leader and deliver justice within the community is an exceptional reward for her personally.

What do you feel is your greatest contribution and role to play in our community?

Every day I have the opportunity and responsibility to be a leader and to deliver justice in our community. I see people at their best, and I see people at their worst. Courts are the place where people come when they are unable to resolve their differences and conflicts with others. It is the place where they seek solutions, and our justice system is a vital part of our community. One of the most important tasks that I perform each day is to listen, to allow people to have their day in court. People want to know that when they walk out of the courtroom, that no matter the ruling, that they have been allowed to present their case and be heard. To the person

before me, their case is the most important case that I have on my docket that day. As a judge, holding people accountable helps to strengthen our community and implementing new ways to effectively address the underlying problems that come before the court is a major part of my role as a judge in this community.

How would you define and characterize the role of women in our community/the country/the world?

Women play a very vital and significant role in our community and in society. Whether she desires to have a career or work within the home, or perhaps do both, her contributions are invaluable to our society.

What is your number one go to source for inspiration, affirmation and consolation?

My faith is the most important part of my life. Time in the morning to mediate and reflect is the indispensable part of my day. As I leave my home every day to go to work, I pass by a plaque that hangs on my kitchen wall that reads, “For I Know the Plans.”

Most of you probably know that this is an abbreviated quote from Jeremiah 29:11 which reads in full: “For I know the plans I have for

you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This plaque reminds me that I can face the day with confidence in what my future holds, and that there is truly no place in my life for needless worry, fear or anxiety.

What is your personal or professional greatest accomplishment and why?

As a judge, and after sitting on the bench for a few years, I noticed the revolving door of those that were charged with crimes involving addiction, coming through the system over and over. Unfortunately, addiction affects every family in some way. It was apparent to me that I needed to do something, not only to protect our community in terms of public safety, but to also help put a stop to the needless pain of families and individuals placed in the throes of addiction. In 2010, I along with a team of people, started the first General Sessions recovery court known as the Williamson County DUI Court, which targets residents in our county charged with multiple DUI offenses. This recovery court is dedicated to saving lives and creating safer roads in our community by providing treatment and intensive accountability for residents in our county charged with 2nd, 3rd and 4th DUI offenses. Not only are we able to save lives on the roadway, we are also saving the lives of those addicted and helping to create an environment for families and children to be restored.

“Women play a very vital and significant role in our community and in society. Whether she desires to have a career or work within the home, or perhaps do both, her contributions are invaluable to our society.”

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SUSAN ANDREWS Telling the Story As CEO of a full-service public relations and marketing firm, Susan Andrews Thompson is fully immersed in the Williamson County scene. Working in the community for years, she believes her greatest contribution is her ability to tell the story of Franklin.

What does it mean to be a lady?

To exemplify grace, kindness, strength and compassion. A true lady is always inclusive of everyone no matter what background.

Are southern ladies different?

I think southern ladies demonstrate dignity and strength, while putting people at ease.

These traits come naturally and are ingrained in our self- worth. I think we tend to show compassion for others and work to uplift others, particularly other women.

How would you define and characterize the role of women in our community/the country/the world?

So many of Franklin’s women are committed, whether it’s to protecting children, preserving battlefields or saving historic buildings, they are bound and determined. I admire so many of these women who are truly dedicated to the causes dear to them and there are so many. They are also committed to family to family values.

I’m proud to be counted among those amazing women I idolize.

PATTY BEARDEN A Hug for Everyone Patty has been a dedicated and giving woman in the community for years and is always busy getting involved with local businesses, organizations and nonprofits. She has loved the people she has met along the way here that have made this area feel like home.

What do you feel is your greatest contribution in our community?

My time, energy and resources that I give to Franklin and Williamson County. My passion is definitely community work and volunteering when needed.

What does it mean to be a lady?

I am always trying to reach out to others in need and to treat everyone with love and respect. I strive to make our community a better place to live, work and worship and I am always aware of new community members. Sometimes it is difficult to try to make your way in a new community. I have

mentored several young people who are new in Franklin. My love for volunteering and helping is first and most important to me. A lady is not a title but the lifestyle of showing friendship and love to everyone. We are great in entertaining for any occasion.

Social events are not a happening by chance, but a well-planned event to work toward.

Are southern ladies different? If so, how?

We are caring, thoughtful and huge huggers.

Yes, not a day goes by that I don’t exchange hugs with many people. This is not the norm in other parts of the country. A handshake is important, but a smile and hug are the best to define a southern lady and her hospitality.

What makes our community so unique?

We have very affluent people here but also just ordinary people who love the Franklin

What is your personal or professional greatest accomplishment and why?

There was a time when I was able to bring two people together that had been apart and distant. It meant a lot to me to see fences mended by turning a negative relationship into a positive one. Love conquers all.

“Presenting opportunity” is something I enjoy doing, and it often results in a win-win for all whether it’s personal or business.

What makes our community so unique?

Franklin has been and always will be genuine. It’s hard to fake that and this community is comprised of so many oneof-a-kind characters and people that, woven together, make a beautiful and diversified community quilt. In working on the Downtown Franklin Association greeter program, I love the mission is to make visitors feel like “one of us.”

area. The Franklin residents are educated, school loving, family-oriented, communitydedicated and God-loving people. There are so many generations after generations of families who make up Williamson County, but they also embrace new comers as well. I have resided here for twenty years and I feel like this is definitely home.

What is your number one go to source for inspiration, affirmation and consolation?

At the top of my list would have to be my husband, John. He is my mentor in the business and the community and my life style. I have always tried to model my customer service from John’s example. He is my very best supporter and leads my parade to encourage me in all that I do. My pastor, Mike Glen at Brentwood Baptist, is on my inspiration list as well. He keeps me grounded and on the spiritual path in many ways. I always come away from his Sunday message with important inspiration and encouragement. Lastly, my dear friend Debbie Henry. She has given me encouragement and direction in many avenues in Franklin both personal and business related Her courage and sincere love for the positive outlook in life is a mainstay to me each day.

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FEATURE | Distinctively Southern Ladies

DEBBIE HENRY

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A Giving Spirit and Voice of Respect

Commanding with Grace and Poise

Debbie Henry’s love and involvement in the Williamson County community is truly unique. Currently, Debbie is the Executive Director with The TMA Group|Franklin Transit|VanStar. She treasures the exceptional team she works with for their expertise, talents and dedication they bring to the table to help make a difference in the community each day.

Tell us about your family or workplace family. What do they mean to you?

I treasure my family beyond measure! From the beginning, my parents showered me with ceaseless love, compassion, and encouragement – all of which became the very foundation of my life. Daily they have always illustrated the importance of making a positive different. I am also blessed with an extraordinary daughter, born and raised here. She is a Veterinarian with Murphy Road Animal Hospital in Nashville – being her Mom is such a joy; she and her wonderful husband live close by.

What does it mean to be a lady?

A lady is an individual with a giving spirit and voice of respect, strength and empowerment for others coupled with actions of commitment in service that lift up others and light their way.

What makes our community so unique?

It is the people of Williamson County that are key to the success stories of this area. There are so many people in this community, whether in leadership roles or behind the scenes, who daily roll up their sleeves and bring their expertise, their passion, and their love for this area to the task of continually bettering this community. This community always steps up to do whatever it takes to get the job done; and, because of that, Williamson County’s future is extraordinarily bright.

What is your personal or professional greatest accomplishment and why?

I strongly feel it is very important to give back to this community, which has and continues to give me so much. I stand on the shoulders of many people who have and do truly believe in me. I strive each day to honor them by paying it forward for someone else, in the way that others have made my life better.

Any additional information you would like to add?

We have all heard the expression: Seize the day. I feel it should be: Cherish the Day, as this is all we are guaranteed. And in the end, a life lived with love and gratitude is enough.

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Although Shanna Jackson is an Ohio native, she believes she has been “southernized,” through her work and life in this wonderful place she calls home.

Shanna has served in the community since 2010, working as the Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Williamson County campus at Columbia State Community College.

Even though she will be transitioning to Nashville State June 1st, she believes she is only expanding her circle and not leaving the community behind.

Tell us about your family or workplace family. What do they mean to you?

My family means everything to me. I have been married for twenty-one years. Ron and I are raising two amazing children.

Cara is nineteen and a junior at Howard University, Ryan is sixteen and a high school sophomore. Without their support, I would not have been able to achieve all of my professional accomplishments.

I have served in Williamson County since 2010 building lifelong friendships along the way.

What does it mean to be a lady?

A lady is someone who demonstrates grace and poise in every situation, who knows how to command a room without raising her voice and she is a leader that inspires others to be better.

Are southern ladies different? If so, how?

There is something very special about being a southern lady.

Although I grew up in Ohio, I consider myself southernized. There is an openness and warmth to southern ladies that is distinctly different than the women I considered “lady’s” in the north.

How would you define and characterize the role of women in our community/the country/the world?

Women have to realize their power! So often we let ourselves get in the way of our goals, careers and opportunities. Women must support Women and stand up to right the wrongs we see in the world. We are amazing resilient and have so much more to contribute to society to make this a better place.

What makes our community so unique?

We have the small town feel with big city opportunities. I love how collaborative we are about maintaining that uniqueness. Growth and quality of life is important, but we need to be intentional about maintain that small town feel that makes us so unique.

CASSIE JONES ShowingUp to Make a Difference While Cassie Jones may reside in Brentwood, Franklin is where she lives, works and plays. After meeting her husband in 1997 while they were both working in sales for The Tennessean, the two went on to open CMD Publishing, printing both The Williamson Herald and Southern Exposure Magazine.

What do you feel is your greatest contribution in our community?

My role is to give people a place to have a voice in this community and to tell the stories that matter in Williamson County. I work hard to connect people with common goals in hopes of improving our quality of life in Williamson County. My role is to show up and get involved to help local businesses achieve their goals.

How would you define and characterize the role of women in our community/the country/the world?

Women have made a conscious decision to affect change. They have found their voice. As I type this, I see the countless faces of women in our community who impact change and make a difference every day. Women are doers. Our role is to connect people and to advocate and to collaborate with one another for the common good. Our role is to be a good role model for our daughters and for generations of women to come. It is not to sit silent, it is to dig deep and find out what moves you and advocate for that.

What is your personal or professional greatest accomplishment and why?

Personal – My children Maggie and Derby – hands down. They are my greatest gift

and my biggest pride and joy. Professional achievements come and go. I am proud of those too. But what I am most proud of is being a part of the Boys & Girls Club camps that I have been able to collaborate with Friends of Parks and Torrey Barnhill on. I have also recently been able to advocate for Alzheimer’s awareness on “the Hill” with my good friend Laura Musgrave.

I am proud of that because that is creating change in the world and it is leaving a legacy behind. It is also honoring my grandmother, mother and sister.

What makes our community so unique?

When I started working in Franklin, it became clear to me that there was an expectation to “show up.” Once you do show up and people decide that you are true to your word and your intentions are pure, they slowly begin to let you in. Once you are in, you are family, but you have to earn it. That is one of my favorite things about Franklin.

I am at a place in my life where my Franklin community has become family to me. I am grateful for that.

MARY LANKFORD Giving Back With a Smile Mary currently serves as the President of FirstBank in downtown Franklin. The family environment that her team boasts has made her business life positive and rewarding, and has continued to make Williamson County feel like home.

What do you feel is your greatest contribution and role to play in our community?

I have been lucky to be associated with multiple businesses over the years in my professional career, that have offered me the opportunity to participate in and be introduced to many wonderful organizations, groups and charitable events.

By having the ability to work with these entities via my role in a professional setting I have not only been able to derive personal gratification from their success but have been able to provide financial resources

and help through the generous company’s I have worked for. I think giving back in business is how you create those lifelong important relationships by which you can build both your professional and personal identity in a community.

What does it mean to be a lady?

I know I grew up hearing a lot of ways I wasn’t being ladylike! But I did actually retain the teachings of my childhood instilled upon me and my sisters by my mother – who was in fact, a great lady. I know my mouth may get me in trouble sometimes, but the real sign of a lady, in my view, is what I hope I have achieved and what I look for in my friends – someone who is kind and fair and empathetic in all things, and who always wears a smile that can change someone’s day

for the better. After all – the best dressed woman wears a smile.

Are southern ladies different? If so, how?

I believe so because of our “raising” as my Mother use to say! We are as smart and savvy as they come but we understand as southern ladies how to navigate a business deal while also maintaining grace and charm and humility. I think southern girls somehow come by this naturally – we can mask our perhaps innate brashness or bluntness, with a smile and a well-timed nod and pat on the hand to convey, we know how to cooperate and create ways to work together even when we might not agree.

How would you define and characterize the role of women in our community/the country/the world?

I am amazed and so proud of this community and the strong and impressive women in our midst. Being in banking as a woman has always been challenging, but today, in Williamson County I see female talent in the financial industry everywhere I look, as well as everywhere else!

FEATURE | Distinctively Southern Ladies

SARAH McGINLEY Blooming in God s Plan Sarah McGinley and her husband have called Franklin home for many years. They have raised their children here and it is where Sarah found her passion to give back to others through her work with the church.

What do you feel is your greatest contribution in our community?

For the past thirty-five years, my husband and I have lived in Franklin and have raised our four children here. We joined First United Methodist Church in 1982 and the work of the church has been my life ever since. I have directed the Cherub Disciple and teach the four-year-old Sunday School class. My passion is missions and what role I do play in our community has always revolved around

the mission work of our church. For almost twenty years, I organized a Great Day of Service, sending out 500 to 800 members to serve on twenty to thirty projects in Nashville and Franklin. I have driven Meals on Wheels, supported Room in the Inn by hosting the guests in our church, visited nursing homes to sing with our choir, read to children in Project Transformation, worked at the Giving Garden, traveled for about fifteen years to Honduras and Guatemala with Volunteers in Mission and worked to raise money for the American Leprosy Mission.

How would you define and characterize the role of women in our community/the country/the world?

Women can hold any job and do anything they are called to do. I was a music therapist, a special education teacher, and a stay-at-home

DORIS McMILLAN An Ambassador of Southern Charm Franklin resident, Doris McMillan, owner of Doris McMillan Custom Apparel and Millinery is all about family, they have helped shape her to be the woman she is today.

What does it mean to be a lady?

Being a lady is life itself. My life holds a place for manners and courtesies that only a lady would understand, including; being able to show kindness to others regardless of any situation; generosity to others; hospitality and the ability to entertain unexpected guests at any given moment; being a lady embodies strength received from overcoming failures and driving successes; it’s the ability to move gracefully through life’s journey behaving appropriately and justly; being a lady allows one the pleasantries of a secure inner being.

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doesn’t stay long in the company of those who do not respect her. She knows how to keep good company and does not dismiss others through vain reasoning, she knows her soul is precious and should be guarded as such.

What do you feel is your greatest contribution in our community?

A good citizen. You will always find someone richer, fairer, and smarter. Williamson County is coveted by people all over the world and tourism drives the economy in quite a special way. Not only do I want to do my part in walking day by day with the residents of this wonderful place, I also want to be ambassador for the quality of life present and a true representation of southern charm.

mother whose passion was to serve others in whatever way I can. We have women doing amazing things in Williamson County. No job or role is any worthier than another. God has a plan for each of our lives.

What is your favorite place or thing to do in Williamson County?

My favorite place is the Giving Garden at our church. Since our property is 107 acres, we have enough land to have a large garden.

We send out approximately 30,000 pounds of fresh produce to twenty partners in our area including the Feed My Lambs program, Community Child Care, Graceworks, OneGenAway and Meals on Wheels. We also partner with the Farmer’s Market and pick up over 10,000 pounds of produce each year from the vendors and distribute this to our partners.

What makes our community so unique?

We are blessed to have excellent public schools and a beautiful place to live. In spite of all the growth, there is still a sense of “community” wherever we make it.

How would you define and characterize the role of women in our community/the country/the world?

The role of women has not really changed.

We are just able to operate within the creation of new laws and opportunities these laws have made visible. We have always been the backbone of society and only we can birth that CEO, president, banker, lawyer, teacher, artist, and everyone who has a part in life. We give life to the world. We are not afraid to speak of the misconceptions of gender roles.

Men and women are different and while we hear arguments on these differences, we must gain a broader understanding of equality.

What makes our community so unique?

While most communities are often separated by systematic boundaries, Williamson County can celebrate the diversity of its citizens and how we live, work and play harmoniously together.

FEATURE | Your Charitable Self

YEE- H AW !

KICK UP YOUR SPURS FOR A SUPER CAUSE! It’s that time of year to shine up your boots and get out your cowboy hats, because the rodeo is in town! The sixty-ninth annual Franklin Rodeo returns to the Williamson County Ag Expo Park May 17th-19th and will boast all of the exciting events that we all enjoy - Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie Down Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. There will also be the fun Mutton Bustin’ for the little cowboys and cowgirls to show off their skills. This family-friendly event, that brings more than 18,000 people year after year, provides a thrilling three nights of competitions, entertainment and old-fashion fun!

Founded in 1949 and produced by the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, the Franklin Rodeo is one of middle Tennessee’s longest running events as well as one of the largest rodeos held east of the Mississippi. The Franklin Noon Rotary Club was chartered in 1948 with fourteen members, with Judge Jim Warren serving as the club’s first president. The club now has almost 150 members from many business backgrounds. When it began, the club began looking for a fundraising project to host and the idea for a rodeo came up. The only hiccup was that only one of their members had actually seen a rodeo. That didn’t let that stop them, though. The club worked hard 72 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | MAY 2018

and planned the first rodeo, held on May 6, 1949 and charging only sixty-cents for admission.

It also began the, still celebrated, Franklin Rodeo Parade leading up to the event. The first Rodeo Parade was led by then Tennessee Governor Gordon Browning, along with local Rotarians, visiting rodeo cowboys, and the Franklin High School and Columbia Military Academy bands, nearly 1,000 4-H kids and their parents, and county residents rode their horses to town for the big event thus joining in on the parade fun. Harry Guffee, John Fowlkes, Preston Fowlkes and Bob Corley became the principals in carrying the torch of the rodeo since its inception and Ed Moody managed it from the 1950’s through 1984. Now, Bill Fitzgerald takes the reins each year to put on the time-honored tradition, that has continued to grow each year.

The Franklin Noon Rotary Club, along with the sponsors of the Rodeo each year, have raised millions of dollars for numerous organizations throughout Williamson Counties, including the Williamson County 4-H Club, Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee, Tucker’s House, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, J.L Clay Senior Citizens Center, American Red Cross, Special Olympics, Child

Advocacy Center, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, Williamson County CASA, High Hopes Development Center, GraceWorks Ministries, Gentry Education Foundation, Take the Reins, One Generation Away, Williamson County DUI Court Foundation, New Hope Academy, Franktown Open Hearts, Breast Health Center at Williamson Medical Center, Bridges of Williamson County, literacy programs, local school libraries, academic and music arts programs, college scholarships for students in local high schools and many more.

There are so many new and exciting things happening that you don’t want to miss, including the VIP Corral! This event will host 100 rodeo fans, age twenty-one years and over, to an exclusive VIP dining and entertainment space, seating in the first three rows to see all of the action, provide VIP parking, specially catered food and deserts, Jack Daniel’s spirits, beer and wine. VIP Corral tickets sold online in advance, not sold at the door, and limited to 100 people per night. Also offered is the Franklin Rodeo Cantina, which is also twenty-one and over event, that can be added to your rodeo ticket after purchasing in advance online only. These will not be sold at the door. It has been a very popular “watering hole” for the last three years, where guests can enjoy a Jack Daniel’s cocktail, local brews or a glass of wine. Three drinks are included with your Cantina ticket admission.

So, all you cowboys and cowgirls out there, mark your calendars and get your tickets to the Franklin Rodeo events. You can purchase tickets online now and learn more at franklinrodeo.com. Here is a rundown of the other 2018 Franklin Rodeo events: Franklin Rodeo Parade May 12th | 12pm | Downtown Franklin The parade kicks off the week of rodeo events and begins at Jim Warren Park, then heads out to Highway 96, down 3rd Avenue and around the Square, proceeding down Main Street, on to Boyd Mill and ending back in Jim Warren Park.

The Franklin Rodeo “Experience” A Down-in-the-Dirt Rodeo Kick-off Party!

May 16th | 6pm-9pm | Williamson County Ag Expo Park This FREE event offers meet and greets of rodeo personalities, shopping vendor booths, Ram trucks on display in the arena, discounted tickets, a view behind the chutes, live music by Skyelor Anderson Band, line dancing, food trucks, pony rides and mechanical bull rides.

Saturday is “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” Night!

Wear your pink on the final night of the rodeo to show your support of breast cancer awareness, for those fighting the fight and those who have conquered it! Tough Enough to Wear Pink was created by breast cancer survivor Terry Wheatley in 2004 and has raised $5 million dollars for breast cancer charities.

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COMMUNITY | Up the Road

MEMPHIS IN MAY

Ride Shotgun with Melissa Cookston as she Cooks up a History-Making Attempt at Winning the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Contest

As part of our salute to women this month – we thought we would honor a woman who loves making a pig of herself… well let’s just say, she loves making the whole hog! What does it take to be the winningest woman in BBQ in the barbecue capital of the world - Memphis, Tennessee? Melissa Cookston knows as she prepares for this year’s challenge to cook up some history making BBQ at this perennial southern favorite

event - Memphis in May. Melissa Cookston is the Winningest Woman in BBQ, cookbook author, BBQ Hall of Famer, owner of three successful barbecue restaurants, and a steakhouse and now she is finalizing her preparations to compete in the 2018 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Here is the inside look at how this seven-

time world champion prepares for the Super Bowl of Swine.

One of Melissa and her husband, Pete’s first dates was to a BBQ cooking contest in 1997.

Fast forward twenty years of saucy bliss and today the duo has won countless barbecue contests including ten Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest titles and a Kingsford Invitational title, two of the biggest and most revered barbecue cooking contests in the country.

The secret to her wins? They do it as a family, including their children and Melissa’s mother. A lot of great stories, memories, and even wins are made over barbecue.

Melissa Cookston has a lot of titles under her belt- the Winningest Woman in BBQ, cookbook author, BBQ Hall of Famer, successful restaurateur, television personality, custom hybrid hog breeder, and was even a paralegal for John Grisham! But her most important title? Mother. Melissa loves to share how cooking is a great, fun activity that everyone in the family can enjoy together! You’ll find Melissa’s family cooking up a storm this Memphis in May. Melissa is the only woman to have won five whole hog titles, the only woman to have won the Memphis in May Grand Champion title two times, and the only person to have won three whole hog titles three years in a row.

Memphis BBQ Company, is her successful

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barbecue restaurants located in Horn Lake Mississippi, Fayetteville, North Carolina and Dunwoody, Georgia.

Cookston is not only competing in the 2018 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, but is also sponsoring Australian winning BBQ team, The Smoking Jokers in their first MIM WCBCC competition! Recently recognized as the 2018 Kansas City Barbecue Society’s Pork Ribs Team of the Year, the international team will be participating in their first Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest this year.

The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is a four-day event taking place in downtown Memphis with the Mississippi River as the backdrop. More than 230 teams come from over twenty-five states and several foreign countries to participate in America’s most prestigious barbecue competition.

Planning a trip to Memphis? Make sure to visit memphistravel.com for what to do, where to eat and what to visit while you’re here.

Memphis in May is a month-long festival of events in Memphis, Tennessee that includes music, food, sports and international festivities. The BBQ competition portion of Memphis In May takes place May16th -19th.

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BUSINESS | Ribbon Cuttings

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

First Citizens National Bank 2035 Wall Street Spring Hill, TN 37174

Franklin Storage 500 Downs Boulevard Franklin, TN 37064

Peek Pools & Spas ​ 526 Duplex Road 2 Spring Hill, TN 37174

The Reserve at Spring Hill 2000 Reserve Boulevard Spring Hill, TN 37174

Family owned and operated For three generations.

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Sweet Peas Salon 1101 School Street Spring Hill, TN 37174

Martin’s BBQ Joint ​2076 Wall Street Spring Hill, TN 37174

SOCIAL | Outlook Williamson

Photography by Catherine Royka Williamson Inc., hosted their annual Outlook Williamson event; a half-day economic forum providing an in-depth picture of the Williamson County economy. The forum featured three educational sessions with industry-leading experts and developers. Topics further included the unique economy here, using the latest emerging trends, growth projections and statistical data. To learn more about Williamson Inc., how to become a Chamber member and for more event information, visit williamsonchamber.com.

Rick Graham & Corey Napier

Alstie Gravlee, Meg Glenn & Kate Mohr

Annie Cole, Alkesha McCollum & Mike Bies

Shikhar Shulka & David Harlow

Michelle Lazar & Leigh Bawcom

Melinda Miller & Jan Kaley

Vernon Gerth, Ann Petersen & Ken Moore

Taylor Camp & Chase Davidson

Cindi Parmenter, Andy Marshall & Elaine Wells

Gina Leavell, Renee Shafer, Lynn Tucker & Emily Dresch

Emily Bonomo & Abby Bass

Bryan Doleshel & Elizabeth McCreary

Cherie Hammond & Sheila Cleveland

Ryan Bouch & David Galbraith

Eric Stuckey & Mark Cook

Bryan Meyer, Daren Thompson, Drew Freeman & Elizabeth Mefferd

Paige Thompson & Kelly Gilfillan

Cherie Akers & Susan Marlow

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BUSINESS | Your Business Partner

MEET LEIGH BAWCOM DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR WILLIAMSON, INC.

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Meet Leigh Bawcom, Director of Business Development for Williamson, Inc. We recently had a chance to sit down with Leigh to learn more about her important role with our county-wide Chamber of Commerce – Williamson, Inc. Here is your opportunity to meet Leigh!

YW: Are you from Williamson County or did you relocate from somewhere else?

LB: My family moved to Franklin when I was four years old, and it has been my home ever since.

YW: What do you love about Franklin and Williamson County?

LB: Franklin and Williamson County offer the perfect blend of preservation and exciting growth. I love our historic sites! Carnton, The Carter House, Main Street and the Franklin Theatre are some of my favorite places. The expansion of Cool Springs, Berry Farms and other areas offer other shopping, dining and entertainment options, as well as job opportunities with so many new businesses opening and relocating here.

I am proud to have grown up in such a unique community!

YW: What does a typical day at Williamson, Inc. look like for you?

LB: One of the best things about my job is that no two days are ever

the same. What is consistent is that I’m constantly meeting new people, learning about the businesses in our community and working with members to help them get involved and engaged.

YW: What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

LB: I enjoy connecting people. Whether they’ve moved here from the same area, have similar interests, or can do business together, it’s rewarding to introduce people and see those relationships grow.

YW: How does Williamson Inc. differ from other companies you have worked for?

LB: It’s very fast paced. The Chamber puts on a number of events so there’s always something happening. Our team has varied backgrounds and brings a lot of great experience to the table. Everyone at Williamson, Inc. is dedicated to positively impacting our business community.

YW: What do you typically do at weekends?

LB: My weekends are usually spent with family and friends. In the fall, you’ll find me in front of the TV or at the game cheering on the Crimson Tide. I also have a side business, Leigh Bawcom Events, which keeps me busy planning and executing weddings.

Learn more about Williamson, Inc.’s people, events and information about joining by calling 615.771.1912 or by visiting williamsonchamber.com.

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BUSINESS | We’re in the Money

WISE WOMEN

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR 2018 & BEYOND

BY BARBARA FLEMING

Women are ensuring that their voices are being heard like never before — and with women controlling fifty-one percent of the wealth within the United States, we have a lot to say when it comes to finances and our economic future.

DECLARING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE Over seventy percent of women with children under the age of eighteen, hold positions within America’s workforce and bring home a paycheck. And not only are women driving earnings like never before, we are also living longer than our male counterparts, requiring that we have the financial know-how to create a plan for the future that is both solid and flexible.

When a woman achieves financial independence, she is free to follow her passions, whether opening up her own business, traveling the world, changing career paths or even retiring early. This goal is more within women’s reach than was dreamed possible mere decades ago and is giving rise to a world where women are a formidable financial force to be reckoned with.

TAKING THE FIRST STEPS Financial independence — and financial empowerment — begins simply: spend less than what you make. Budgeting is at the core of every financially independent woman; she knows where every dollar needs to go and can make it stretch to suit her purposes. Racking up unnecessary debt is the fastest way to forfeit financial freedom. Take a mindful approach to your money and spending habits.

Second, create a comprehensive financial plan and stick to it. Outline your goals, do some research, find a financial advisor you can trust and start planning for your future. A financial advisor can help you reach financial independence through every stage of life, whether building an investment portfolio, mapping out your retirement or even estate planning.

Third, maximize your contributions to retirement accounts. If you have an employer that matches your 401(k) contributions, make sure you are meeting the match amount. Open and start contributing to tax-exempt accounts, such as Roth IRAs or HSAs, to build wealth for retirement or save up funds for health-related expenses.

As with anything that’s built to last, the difference is in the details.

Design your dream home, and let Franklin Synergy Bank design the right financial plan to fit your lifestyle.

Contact us today to speak with one of our mortgage professionals.

LOOKING AHEAD As women, our influence over the economy has never been stronger.

We have the opportunity, tools and knowledge to declare financial independence and embrace economic empowerment. It is our time to take control of the financial future — and it’s looking very bright.

BARBARA FLEMING We’re in the Money

A Franklin native, Barbara has forty-seven years of banking experience and serves as the Vice President of Private Banking at Franklin Synergy Bank. To speak with Barbara, call 615.236.8304.

NMLS: #556334

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CITY ANNOUNCES 2018 #MYHISTORICFRANKLINPHOTO CONTEST ON INSTAGRAM In honor of Preservation month in May, the City of Franklin announced the 2018 My Historic Franklin Photo contest with hundreds of dollars in prizes, plus a chance to win goodies from our friends at Grays on Main, Kilwins, Tin Cottage, New Day Photography, The Williamson County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. The contest runs May 1st-15th on the City of Franklin Instagram page @cityoffranklintn. Awards will be given for Best Architecture Photo, Best Landscape Photo and Peoples› Choice. How to Enter: Post your photo to Instagram and include @cityoffranklintn and the hashtag #myhistoricfranklinphoto to be considered in this contest. Entrants must also follow the City of Franklin on Instagram @cityoffranklintn. Each entry must include an aspect of Franklin that features (1) Architecture and/or (2) Landscape. Photograph can be old or new. See official rules on the City of Franklin Website at franklintn.gov/myhistoricfranklinphoto.

Entrants must be fifteen years or older to participate and must be a legal resident of Williamson County.

RYAN SEARCH & CONSULTING ADDS ADDITIONAL FOCUS IN EXECUTIVE HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT Franklin-based talent acquisition and development firm Ryan Search & Consulting has added an additional senior consultant who will concentrate on finding and supporting executive leadership in the healthcare arena. Steve Shores, most recently a recruitment consultant with Quorum Health, has joined the Franklin firm whose nationwide clients are in the healthcare, architecture, engineering, construction, industrial and corporate arenas. Ryan Search & Consulting provides talent acquisition services, as well as a broad range of talent development and organizational succession expertise. Headquartered in Franklin, Ryan Search & Consulting provides Talent Acquisition, Talent Development and Organizational Succession counsel and services for clients in the architecture, engineering, construction, industrial, corporate and healthcare fields. For more information, visit ryansearch.net or call 615.656.3535.

BUSINESS | The Scoop

The Scoop continued COLUMBIA STATE ACCEPTING SUMMER AND FALL 2018 APPLICATIONS Columbia State Community College’s summer semester begins June 4th and important application deadlines are fast approaching for new and returning students. New students must complete and submit an application by the May 18th deadline. Returning students who have missed one or more semesters must reapply for admission

by May 25th. Summer registration closes May 30th.

Columbia State’s fall semester beings August 27th. New students and returning students who have missed one or more semesters must reapply for admission by August 10th. Fall registration closes August 21st. Applications are currently accepted online at columbiastate.edu/apply. For more information, visit the Columbia State website at columbiastate.edu, or call 931.540.2790.

DARREN HARRIS NAMED CEO OF BONE AND JOINT INSTITUTE OF TENNESSEE Darren Harris, MBA, has been named chief executive officer of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee. The Franklin medical practice opened its doors in January and includes twelve nationally recognized orthopaedic surgeons.

As CEO at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, Harris will oversee day-to-day operations and strategic planning, with a focus on broadening the practice’s regional footprint. The Institute is temporarily located at Williamson Medical Center as construction continues on a state-of-the-art facility on Edward Curd Lane. Their nationally-recognized surgeons have expertise in a number of specialties including fracture care, joint replacement, sports injuries and spinal care. The Institute is temporarily located on-site in the Williamson Tower, located at 4323 Carothers Parkway, in Franklin. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 615.791.2630.

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The Scoop continued FRANKLIN’S FREE PARKING GARAGES GET VEHICLE COUNTERS Visitors and residents parking in the two City owned, free parking garages, will now be informed of available spaces within the garages before entering. The City’s Information Technology Department has created a data analytics program which allows the use of video cameras to identify cars as they enter the two parking garages.

The City owns two parking garages that provide free parking to visitors and residents. The parking garage on 4th Avenue has 333 available spaces. The parking garage on 2nd Avenue has 303 spaces. Electronic signs have been installed outside each garage that will show the total number of spaces. Once a vehicle enters the garage, they will see monitors on the first level, which will tell them the number of spaces available for each level. Additionally, the parking space availability will be on the City of Franklin website at franklintn.gov/parking. The IT Department is also working on a City of Franklin Parking mobile app, which will allow us to serve this data out to our citizens mobile devices.

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COMMUNITY | A Little Something Extra

Stepmothers WE ARE NOT ALL WICKED

BY ANNIE OSTEEN

Cinderella is a classic, sweet fairytale that has long been cherished by many little girls growing up. The focus is on the delicate, innocent nature of Cinderella and how, after suffering at the hand of her evil stepmother, Lady Tremaine, she is rescued by the handsome prince.

However, the story, which is centuries old, did a marvelous job of helping to create a lasting stereotype that all stepmothers are wicked with no heart or soul.

I am a stepmother. I have been for many years and I was given some advice when I married my now husband, Dwight. I was told, “You need to treat your step kids as if they were your own.”

At first, I disagreed and could not, for the life of me, understand how a mother (that already had her own biological child), could possibly treat new, little semi-strangers, as if they were their own? The brutal truth of the matter was that I just wasn’t sure if it was possible.

“Being a stepmother is about knowing that your ‘step’ child truly matters and at the end of the day, they never asked for their parents to divorce.”

As time passed and many, many learning curves were experienced, I started to see how that advice given to me a few years prior, was an integral part of the equation if I was going to ever see my step kids as my own.

Of course, during this time, there were stones being thrown, situations being manipulated, and conversations being taken out of context by “others” in their little lives, this made it even more difficult to follow the advice that was once given to me. No one is perfect, and the reality is that not only was my life as a stepmother tough at times but adjusting to a new life without her kids half of the time was as equally difficult on my step children’s mother. I’d like to say that grace was extended on both ends 100 percent of the time, but it wasn’t. It took many years and mutual understanding before reciprocal mother/stepmother rapport was established.

As the years passed and everyone grew into their new roles, whether it was me as the stepmother or my husband’s children as “steps,” life got more comfortable and balanced.

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a “trial separation.” I knew that it was never going to be a “trial situation,” but long-term. My father solidified that when after only a day or two, he packed his things and moved from our home in Tampa to Orlando.

It wasn’t long after that I met my father’s girlfriend at Bahama Breeze on International Drive. I knew immediately that at some point down the road, this new lady would become my stepmother… and she did about a year later. She was my first point of reference as to what a “stepmother” is.

And while I do not have a relationship with my stepmother today, she inadvertently showed me what I need to do (or not do) if i ever became a stepmother one day.

Being a stepmother is all about learning. Not from a book, not from the advice of other women that haven’t been divorced, not from social media or blogs. Experience is the best teacher and many of us have, without even realizing it, earned our Ph.D. through the many years of striving to gain the trust, respect and loyalty that isn’t just given to you when marry their father.

Being a stepmother isn’t about comparing your biological child to your stepchild, it’s not about giving one child more than the other... it’s simply about knowing that your “step” child truly matters and at the end of the day, they never did ask for their parents to divorce. They have just gone along on the bumpy ride, hoping that the new “mom” in their life will love and take care of them in a way that still feels genuine and self-sacrificing.

Kids are as equally observant in knowing when their stepmother is being genuine because they want to versus have to. Raising any child isn’t a chore… It’s a blessing.

Whether a biological or stepchild… It’s still the same kind of blessing that, if done right, will bring them all back home to you every year for the rest of their lives.

ANNIE OSTEEN

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

COMMUNITY | News from the Schools

SOCIAL | Denim & Diamonds Photography submitted by BGA

FOR MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM WILLIAMSON COUNTY SCHOOLS, GO TO WCS.EDU DISCUSSING THE ISSUES AT SCOPE CONFERENCE More than a dozen Williamson County Schools students now have a better understanding of the issues facing school boards across the state. Seventeen students from high schools across the district participated in this year’s Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA) Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE) conference. The conference, held at Middle Tennessee State University, allows high school students to gather and discuss current educational topics. This year, the debated topics included sharing student information without parents’ permission, corporal punishment and civics exams as a graduation requirement.

The student representatives were chosen based on their participation in the Teaching as a Profession class or their participation on the debate team at their schools.

WCS INTRODUCES NEW BUS-TRACKING APP Williamson County Schools is using a new app for parents to track their child’s bus. Safe Stop is available for free on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. “Parents will need their child’s ‘Other ID’ from the Skyward Family Access account to register for Safe Stop,” said WCS Planning and Zoning Manager Allison Nunley. Parents whose children do not have a Family Access account should contact their child’s school. “The app will be rolled out in groups, so emails will be sent out soon with more information,” Nunley said. May 4th was the last day to use the old Track the Bus software. Visit the WCS Zoning page for instructions on how to register for the new product, Safe Stop.

SUMMIT HIGH RAISES UP VOLUNTEER STUDENTS More than 100 students at Summit High School participated in the Raise Your Hand tutoring program for United Way. That’s triple the number of students who volunteered last school year. The volunteer tutors help in either math or reading classes to work one-on-one with the students using an instruction plan from the teacher. The program asks for students to contribute one hour a week, but many choose to volunteer more of their time. “I love the program because we work with kids in our community,” said Summit High Raise Your Hand volunteer captain Jessica Settlemire. “I love Raise Your Hand so much. You are impacting the students. They are so special and so sweet, so there’s definitely some benefit for you as well.”

Denim & Diamond’s is Battle Ground Academy’s signature fundraiser. Proceeds from the event benefit all aspects of the school - from the talented faculty and classroom programs to technology upgrades and library enhancements. Denim & Diamonds also supports the arts and theatre departments, the nationally-ranked speech and debate team and the health and wellness program. The event featured silent and live auctions, a wine pull, and Nashville’s 8South Band. The event raised nearly $100,000 to support BGA’s mission to ignite and nurture student curiosity, intellect and character. For more, visit battlegroundacademy.com.

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COMMUNITY | Your Kids

BALANCING LIFE AS A WORKING MOM

BY GINGER JONES

I can admit that it’s pretty rare for me to feel guilty about being a working mother. I love what I do, I love the people I work with and I love that I get to do work that fills my soul and be a mom. However, there are some things I had to learn along the way to find a healthy balance.

You have to accept that there will be days when you feel guilty about working. We are bound to beat ourselves up for something now and again, so give yourself five minutes to do that and then remind yourself of all the reasons why being a working mom is great for you and your kids. For me, I tell myself that I am more present when I am with my kids than I would be if I didn’t work. It is my biggest hope that through my work of creating a business that is continually growing and breaking records and winning awards, I am showing my two little boys that they are seriously capable of anything they put their minds to.

CHILDCARE This is HUGE! Finding childcare you can trust is crucial to have peace of mind when you are at work. Knowing that your kids are being taken care of, having fun, learning and are in good hands is priceless.

BEING PREPARED FOR THE NEXT DAY I have found that I am much less stressed in the mornings when I have taken the time to prepare lunches, helped set out clothes for the kids and gathered everything they may need for the next day the evening before. This helps the morning routine run even smoother, and less stress on you in the morning makes for more time to spend with them and a calmer morning before dropping them off at school and heading to work.

HAVING A FAMILY CALENDAR Now, I am one of those people that still use a paper planner along with my electronic one but choose what is best for you!

What I have found that helps me separate my work priorities and deadlines from my personal life is color coding things.

Each person in the family has a color and that way you can see who needs what on any given day. If you are someone who is in meetings a lot like me, only schedule meetings on certain days. That way, if you have a super busy week with work you won’t schedule things for those evenings so that you can spend some time with your family.

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“We as parents think “special moments” have to cost a lot of money or need to be extravagant outings, but the bottom line is our kids want to spend time with us.”

CREATING SPECIAL MOMENTS WITH YOUR KIDS This is something I am passionate about because many times we as parents think “special moments” have to cost a lot of money or need to be extravagant outings, but the bottom line is our kids want to spend time with us. When I am away from my kids for more than our usual, I am intentional about letting them choose how we spend our time. I zone in on something they want to do.

Time is way more significant than any toy or game you could buy them!

Every family is different, and every working parent feels guilt at different times and with varying levels of intensity. It’s important to remind yourself that you’re doing the best thing for your family and to set guidelines in place that allow you to maximize your time at work and home. You can’t avoid working mom guilt altogether – but you can accept it. There will be times your work demands more of you that will take you away from your family and vice versa.

Balance can feel elusive, but it can be achieved.

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GRADUATE GIFTS WITH STRAIGHT A’S COURTESY OF THE EMILY POST INSTITUTE

Whether it’s for a high school diploma, bachelors, or master’s degree, here is a must-follow etiquette tip: If you’re invited to the ceremony or are attending a graduation party, send or bring a gift. If you can’t attend in person, but wish to send a gift, give it near in date to the graduation, or have it delivered in advance with instructions to be opened on the day.

Non-elaborate, meaningful gifts to commemorate the day are on point here.

Jewelry (often engraved with the date), books, cash or stock certificates, luggage, a camera or graduation rings are all presents the graduate will appreciate in the years ahead. Flowers are also a thoughtful choice — it’s tradition to present the graduate with a corsage or boutonnière prior to the graduation ceremony, or a bouquet of flowers afterwards. If you can’t be there in person for graduation celebrations, a bouquet or arrangement delivered to the graduate’s home let’s her know that you are there in spirit. Beyond gifting here are a few more graduation dilemma solutions to help you out in this season of matriculation.

We are only allotted six invitations to my son’s high school graduation ceremony. How should I break the news to close family members that they will not be able to attend? Is it acceptable for me to invite them to the party even though they cannot attend the graduation?

This is a common dilemma during graduation season. Explain the situation to relatives. Most will be understanding. Devise some kind of plan — perhaps draw names out of a hat. If necessary, consider inviting one member from each set of grandparents to attend. Invite everyone to attend the party after graduation and be sure to share all of the pictures.

I want to throw my son a high-school graduation party and invite his friends and our relatives. But I’m concerned his eighteenyear-old buddies might get rowdy and upset the aunts and uncles. Do I: • Throw two parties.

• Invite everyone. And if family doesn’t like the atmosphere, they can always leave.

• Explain to my son beforehand that, even though it’s his party, he and his friends must behave themselves.

High-school graduation is an exciting time for teens and parents, so there’s no reason why your relatives and son’s friends can’t celebrate together. Get your son involved in the party planning: Let him send the invitations and plan the menu. If you’re concerned about the behavior of your son and his friends, discuss this with him — ahead of time. Your son should already know the polite behavior you expect, and you should already know most of his friends.

For more on all things etiquette, go to emilypost.com

SOCIAL | Steak & Burger Dinner Sponsored Event

Photography by Rachel Cunningham The Steak & Burger Dinner, back for another successful year at The Factory at Franklin, was a night dedicated to honoring Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee members and engaging supporters of the organization. The dinner is one of middle Tennessee’s longest and most honorable fundraising traditions. The evening consisted of live entertainment from Club members and special guest appearances. There was a silent and live auction and recognition for Club supporters, Cathy and Loy Hardcastle who were honored with the Ed Moody Award. Club members sat with guests and talked with them about how the program has impacted their lives. Guests were served juicy hamburgers while the Boys and Girls club members were treated to a delicious steak dinner. For more information about this annual event, visit bgcmt.org.

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those practical skills for life on their own. We also help our parents with their experience of the transition. Recently, we held an event for our seniors and their parents where they heard from local therapist Jim Schleicher about the process of letting go.

Throughout the year, we have many individual conversations with parents and students addressing specific concerns about the future.

Here are a few recommendations I share with parents as they prepare for this next chapter: • Expect mixed emotions.

From sadness one moment as you recall those sweet gradeschool years to complete frustration as your graduate continues to test your parenting limits, the roller coaster of emotions will take you for a ride. Anticipate this ride, knowing that strong emotions accompany significant life events. This fluctuation also prepares you for your graduate’s departure.

• Plan time with your graduate.

Whether it be a family vacation, hikes in the park, or dinner at a favorite restaurant, be intentional about it. Put it on the calendar. You do not want the summer to pass without enjoying quality time with your son or daughter. The time does not need to include lectures about life. Rather, focus your time on just being together. The spontaneity of conversation and your full presence will make your time together most meaningful.

LETTING GO

BY LAYNE PICKETT

This time of year is filled with anticipation as the end of school approaches and summer draws near. Most of us look forward to the relaxed pace of summer as a time to recharge for the next school year.

For high school seniors and their parents, though, their anticipation is entirely different. Certainly, graduation brings excitement for the occasion and pride in the accomplishment. After years of hard work, these feelings are expected and should be relished. It is the unanticipated feelings of sadness about our children growing up and fear of them being on their own that can make this time challenging. While students and parents are usually ready for the next phase, the reality of what “ready” means can leave some parents overwhelmed by the transition.

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• Impart basic life skills.

Make sure they know how to change their sheets and do their laundry. Discuss things like credit cards and car maintenance.

Having a few basic recipes under their belt is helpful, too. Make a list and teach the practical skills you think might be missing from your graduate’s tool box.

• Make plans for yourself next fall.

Whether you are facing an empty nest or just one less teenager at home, you have a new chapter to explore as well. Embrace it with a new hobby, a trip, or simply an optimistic outlook. Plus, your graduate will have one less thing to worry about just by knowing that you will be okay after they leave.

Enjoy this time and have confidence in the path you have paved for your son or daughter. Rest easy, knowing that all these years of loving, guiding and supporting your child will pay off. And remember, this is your graduation, too!

LAYNE PICKETT Your Education

Layne Pickett is a Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin. She received her bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree in counseling from Vanderbilt University. In addition to being BGA’s Upper School Counselor, She teaches a freshman life-preparedness class, oversees the Upper School Advisory Program, and sponsors the Peer Leadership Program. Layne is also a mother to two teenage sons.

SOCIAL | Nolensville Buttercup Festival Photography by K. York After the town of Nolensville was incorporated nineteen years ago, a few of the community members wanted to bring awareness to the community and its merchants in the historic district, so they created the Nolensville Buttercup Festival. This year, more than a hundred artisan vendors set up around the unique shops in Historic Nolensville, offering unique and local wares. There was live entertainment, a kid’s zone and great food, including homemade ice cream! “Little Miss Buttercup” was crowned and there was a presentation of the Evelyn Bennett Buttercup Scholarship. For more information on this annual event, visit nolensvillebuttercupfestival. com.

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SOCIAL | Main Street Festival Photography by K. York The Heritage Foundation’s thirty-fifth annual Main Street Festival brought two days of crafts, food, music and fun to historic downtown Franklin in April.

Over 150 artisans and crafters offered their one-ofa-kind treasures. Vendors with pottery, photography, jewelry and so much more filled the streets. Live music was heard throughout the two-day event with tunes from the WannaBeatles and the Journey tribute band. This year the Heritage Foundation along with the Dark Horse Institute, featured the first annual Battle of the Bands with the best high school-aged contemporary musicians competing for cash prizes.

Funds raised from the event benefit the missions of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County and the Downtown Franklin Association. To find out about both organizations, visit, heritage.org and downtownfranklinva.org.

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SOCIAL | United by Hope, Fighting with Song Photography by K. York United by Hope, Fighting with Song, celebrated the mid-point of the Man and Woman of the Year fundraising campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Tennessee chapter. The star-studded event took place at the Pleasant Hill Mansion in the Governors Club.

Live performances for the evening included music by Southern Call, Rizzo, Shay Mooney of Dan & Shay, Austin Jenckes, Matchbox 20’s Kyle Cook and Creed’s Scott Stapp, along with DJ K.O. keeping the night rolling. Executive Director Jeff Parsley shared exciting news of a medical breakthrough with the availability of new medications to fight the disease and former NFL Hall of Famer Bob Sgarlata shared his emotional journey of survival. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. To learn more, visit LLS.org.

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LIFESTYLE | Arts & Culture

ART

BY CATHERINE ROYKA

Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center is hosting an exhibit titled Beauty Remains by Alexandre Renoir, great-grandson of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the most well-known Impressionist painters. Approximately forty pieces of his work will be displayed at Monthaven now through June 10th.

Alexandre did not think he would originally go into painting as a career, he was trying to figure out his exact craft and passion to lead him through life. “No matter what I did, I was always painting, sketching or sculpting, there was always an artistic aspect to my dayto-day,” says Alexandre. “I’ve done theater, movie, TV, radio, you name it. But at the end of the day, I would paint something. I never really figured that I would go into the holy ancestor’s profession.”

Although Alexandre looks to his greatgrandfather for Impressionism inspiration, he has built off the painting model to make it his own. “For my technique, I mix up my own things. It’s a base of Impressionism and I use palatine (traditional pallete knife painting) or modified-palatine painting styles. I use a palette knife and I mix it with 94 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | MAY 2018

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Alexandre Renoir — Beauty Remains another technique where you put all the paint on the canvas and mix it there. The way I paint for the vast majority of the time is with palette knives,” explains Alexandre.

“It is exceedingly difficult to get exact. You are basically using a cake server for painting with. I am able to approximate and give the impressions of things, and a certain style and focus, where the viewer will fill in the rest. I try to coax the viewer into seeing what they want to see at times.”

At first, Alexandre was a bit apprehensive to dive into this career, because no matter what he was doing, there was always a comparison about his work to his great-grandfather’s. “No matter what I do, I do what I do for me, it brings me great joy to be able to make these paintings and have such a warm welcome. It is a wonderful thing to do what you love for a living.”

USING THE LIGHT AND NATURE AS GUIDES Having ample light is important for his painting process. The last month Alexandre was living in western Canada, there was a record breaking cold spell. At the end of the brutal cold, Alexandre said no more and moved to California.

“No matter how wonderful spring and fall are [in western Canada], the winter is brutal.

I am focused on the light for my work – light is very important – every place I go to has a certain light quality.

There’s this one place where my

great-grandfather lived – not far from Dijon called Essoyes, where on certain days, literally everything turns pink – la vie en rose. That is one of the reasons he lived there.”

With his work, Alexandre has had the opportunity to travel the world to showcase his art. On his travels, he is influenced by the people he meets and the places he visits.

“A lot of times when we are traveling around the world, we tend to explore. We get out, experience life, nature and wonder. That is something a lot of people miss. People go on autopilot. I try to find these moments in time and in places that bring out great emotional connection and I try to paint that.”

BEAUTY REMAINS Family history and stories have helped shape Alexandre’s current exhibit. Alexandre laughs and says, “Like I tell everyone, I am the family gossip, I like to collect little quotes.” Longtime artist friends, Henri Matisse went to visit Pierre-Auguste Renoir during his later years in life and saw Renoir painting with his arthritic hands, and said, “Doesn’t that hurt you?” And in turn, Renoir responded, ‘Yes, there is much pain, but the pain will pass, and the beauty will remain.’”

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One of his personal favorite piece’s is, “The Boss,” a three-stage etching depicting his great-grandfather (you can see this at Monthaven). “The story behind that photo is that– you weren’t allowed to call him an artist. You could call him a painter or boss. I was very proud of that one.”

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Tennessee Performing Arts Center New Season Announcement

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) has released their 2018-2019 season schedule and has given a glimpse to a special performance on the lineup for the 2019-2020 season. For more information on performances and tickets, visit tpac.org.

2018-2019 SEASON School of Rock – September 11th to 16th, 2018 The Play That Goes Wrong – October 9th to 14th, 2018 On Your Feet! – January 15th to 20th, 2019 A Bronx Tale – February 12th to 17th, 2019 Anastasia – March 19th to 24th, 2019 Hello Dolly! Starring Broadway legend, Betty Buckley – April 30th to May 5th, 2019 Miss Saigon – June 4th to 9th, 2019 Fiddler on the Roof – June 25th to 30th, 2019 2018-2019 BROADWAY SPECIAL ADD-ONS The Phantom of the Opera – October 24th to November 4th, 2018 (Two Weeks) Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – November 13th to 18th, 2018 The Book of Mormon – March 12th to 17th, 2019 Rock of Ages – April 12th & 13th, 2019 COMING IN 2019-2020 SEASON Hamilton

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Arts & Culture continued

Featured Steeplechase Artist

The Iroquois Steeplechase, Nashville’s iconic sporting event benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has named their featured artist for this year’s race: Lesly Mendez. Lesly, an eighteenyear-old high school student, was selected as featured artist from among a field of young painters. She has been a lifelong drawer, but she only began painting with acrylics within the last two years; this also is the first competition she has ever entered. Her selected painting, “Azul,” depicts a woman, a young girl and a horse, all wearing garments in shades of blue. “I get my inspiration from nature and the beauty of colors, which adds life to anything,” Lesly said. “For this painting, I chose to focus on the color blue being worn by the woman, young girl and horse. I wanted to convey the relationship the two females have with one another and the horse that they grew up with and hold so dear to their hearts.” She is currently a senior at Antioch High School, and she plans to attend college and pursue a career in one of the STEM fields. For more information, visit iroquoissteeplechase.org.

Studio Tenn – Grease

Grease will hit the stage from May 10th through 27th at the Jamison Theater in the Factory at Franklin.

The outstanding cast will provide a show you won’t want to miss. Real life husband and wife, Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo will be portraying Rydell High’s most popular couple, Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson.

The two are perhaps best known for their appearances on American Idol, where DeGarmo found herself as a finalist on season three and Young a finalist on season five. Together, they have conquered the world of Broadway by co-starring in both Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Hair, where the initially met. Studio Tenn has also added another beloved member of the American Idol alumni.

Melinda Doolittle, a season six finalist of American Idol has joined the acclaimed cast of Grease as the illustriously dreamy Teen Angel. A perfect fit for her soulful performance style, Melinda commented on her take on the role as Teen Angel. “I seriously feel like this role was written for me. Always classy but loads of sass. I can’t wait to get on stage every night and play such an iconic character.” For more information about the show and tickets, visit studiotenn.com.

Pull-Tight Players Theatre – Monty Python’s Spamalot

Tennessee Performing Arts Center – Waitress

Head to your local theater in downtown Franklin from June 1st - June 16th to see Monty Python’s Spamalot Take the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail with its spoof of the Arthurian legend, add musical showstoppers, showgirls, divas and hilarious sendups of musical theatre itself, and you have Spamalot. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards including Best Musical. Songs include “Always Look on the Bright Side,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway” and “Find Your Grail.” For more information on the show and tickets, visit pull-tight.com.

TPAC has announced the two local girls selected to play “Lulu” in Waitress when the show is in Nashville this summer. Olivia James Graves from Bellevue and Ellie James from South Nashville will play the character of Lulu, who is a sweet and carefree four to five-year-old who appears in the final scene of the show. Both girls were chosen via an audition process held in TPAC’s Johnson Theater in March and will perform in four performances during the one-week engagement of Waitress, June 5th-10th. For more information about the upcoming show and other performances, please visit tpac.org. TPAC and Goo Goo Cluster have also partnered on a new Waitress-themed pie to celebrate the show’s run at TPAC. “Lulu Loves Goo Goo” Pie, a layered chocolate and caramel cream pie with a marshmallow meringue, topped with roasted peanuts and a dark chocolate ganache will be available from May 4th through mid-June at the shop. Samples of the new pie will be provided.

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I AM WOMAN HEAR ME Elizabeth I (1533–1603)

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Queen of England during a time of great economic and social change, she saw England cemented as a Protestant country. During her reign, she witnessed the defeat of the Spanish Armada leaving Britain to later become one of the world’s dominant superpowers.

JUST A SAMPLING OF SOME INCREDIBLE WOMEN IN HISTORY Rosa Parks (1913–2005)

Cleopatra sought to defend Egypt from the expanding Roman Empire. In doing so she formed relationships with two of Rome’s most powerful leaders, Marc Antony and Julius Caesar.

She sought to play down her role in the civil rights struggle but for her peaceful and dignified campaigning she became one of the most well-respected figures in the civil rights movements.

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Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906) American Campaigner against slavery and for the promotion of women’s and workers’ rights. She began campaigning within the temperance movement and this convinced her of the necessity for women to have the vote. She toured the US giving countless speeches on the subjects of human rights.

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Malala Yousafzai (1997– ) Pakistani schoolgirl who defied threats of the Taliban to campaign for the right to education. She survived being shot in the head by the Taliban and has become a global advocate for women’s rights, especially the right to education.

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