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IT’S YOUR BUSINESS Walker Chevrolet: Geared Toward the People

The Holidays

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YOUR WILLIAMSON | NOVEMBER 2018 . VOLUME VII – ISSUE 73

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36 Styling Your Everyday Thanksgiving Tablescapes

56 Your Community Partner Williamson Inc.

64 It’s Your Business Walker Chevrolet: Geared Toward the People

78 The Holidays with Martina McBride From the Kitchen to the Stage: Martina McBride Does it All

78 COVER Country Music singer, songwriter and record producer Martina McBride.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 Letter from the Publisher

Beauty Junkie with Julie Jorgensen Let’s Get Physical with Alison Kanaby Your Health & Wellness with Manduu Your Best Self with Dr. Alok Trivedi Eat, Drink & Be Merry with Puckett’s Boathouse A Spirited Conversation Wine Based on Your Zodiac Sign The Lady Entertains with Krista Ehret Interior Thinking with Parker Haven Interiors A Southern Gentleman Is... with Tim Kearns Up the Road It’s the Polar Express 76 Read Between the Lines

It Started With Christmas 80 Arts & Culture

82 Did You Know?

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A Vintage Affair Grape Stomp

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Heroes In Heels

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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Meeting

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12 Social Secretary

24 Sister Cities Dinner 32 Bourbon Bash 34 River Swing 42 Franklin Wine Festival

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50 Pumpkinfest 58 Poloween 60 Healing House

Golf Tournament 66 Bone Bash 71

Waltrip Brothers Championship Dinner

75 Halloween on West Main 77 The Huff Project

BUSINESS

52 Love Our Libraries

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48 In Your Backyard Your New Family Christmas Tradition 62 Your Charitable Self The Season of Giving 70 A Little Something Extra The Sky’s the Limit 72 Your Education with Robin Goertz 73 News From the Schools with WCS 74 Your Kids

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23 Hope Grows

44 Village Realty

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26 Days Gone By with Rick Warwick

58 Scoop You In the News 67 We’re in the Money with Franklin Synergy Bank

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MONTHLY | Publisher’s Letter

A Simple Act of Gratitude Dear Readers, As John Kralik discovered at the age of fifty-three, gratitude can change your life. In his book, 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life, Kralik explains that in December of 2007, everything in his life seemed to be going wrong. While hiking in the hills near his home on New Year’s Day, Kralik decided that he would try to lessen his misery by focusing on the things in his life that he was grateful for, instead of focusing on the things that were going wrong. He remembered his grandfather who had taught him the importance of writing thank you notes.

This inspired Kralik to set the goal, right then and there, of writing 365 thank you notes in the coming year. A year later, Kralik’s life had completely changed. His book is the story of how.

Kralik got started with his project in early 2008 by writing thank you notes to all the people who had given him a Christmas gift. Of course, writing thank you notes for gifts that you receive is easy enough, since you have an obvious reason for giving thanks. Once Kralik ran out of gifts, he had to broaden his net of gratitude. He decided to start giving thanks for the ordinary, small things in life. His next step was to write thank you notes to his co-workers. However, when he ran out of co-workers, he got stuck again.

He began telling himself that he didn’t really have anything to be grateful for. That’s when he walked into his regular Starbucks and the barista greeted him by name, asked if he wanted his usual drink, and gave him a big smile. Kralik was struck by the fact that he was receiving such cheerful, personalized service. He asked the barista for his name and then wrote him a simple thank you note.

for even the smallest things that went right, the big things started to fall into place. By the time he wrote his 365th thank you note, he was a much happier person. Many of the things he had previously felt were negatively impacting his life, no longer seemed relevant.

Excerpted from daringtolivefully.com.

The story of Kralik’s journey and endeavor to find thanks in every day blessings and to see them as such, inspired me and I thought perhaps, this year, during this month of giving thanks, would inspire you as well. Happy Thanksgiving Williamson County. Dare to live more fully, more gratefully, every day this holiday season.

Shelly Robertson Birdsong | Publisher shelly@robertsonmediagroup.com

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

Writing the thank you notes transformed Kralik’s life. By showing gratitude

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Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting

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Enjoy the official kick-off of the Christmas season in Franklin with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony! There will be holiday cheer, live music, free photos with Santa and many other characters just in time for the holidays!

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Thompson’s Station will light up their Christmas Tree at Sarah Benson Park for their annual holiday event! Get photos with Santa, enjoy food, caroling and more!

In full STOMP at A Vintage Affair’s Grape Stomp! #winelovers #greatcause

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Photography by K. York A Vintage Affair’s annual Grape Stomp took place at the Franklin Pavilion at The Factory at Franklin on a beautiful fall evening. This unforgettable day is like being on the set of a remake of that hilarious I Love Lucy episode we all remember and love! The team, “Screw It,” beat out fifteen other teams to go into the record book as the 2018 Grape Stomp champions. The winning team was also awarded a case of wine and the Grape Stomp trophy, along with esteemed bragging rights. Each team dresses in costume and the crowd is asked to vocalize their vote for the best. The Grape Stomp is known as one of the most fun events in Williamson County with live entertainment, food, wine and a mission to raise money to help those in need. A Vintage Affair (AVA) has contributed over a million dollars to local nonprofit charities helping women and children in need. To learn more about AVA, visit avintageaffair.org.

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SOCIAL | Heroes in Heels

Photography by Paige Atwell Breast Cancer survivors, their families, friends and supporters from the community gathered at Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin for the Heroes in Heels fashion show. This year’s event celebrated fifteen years of this incredible evening put on by the Maryland Farms YMCA each year. Proceeds went to the After Breast Cancer (ABC) program, whose members strutted down the runway styled by Dillard’s. The ABC program works with breast cancer survivors on living life during and after recovery. They provide counseling, education and nutrition programs, group exercising and more all free of charge for participants. To learn more about the YMCA and ABC, visit ymcamidtn.org/after-breast-cancer.

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LIFESTYLE | Beauty Junkie

Give T hanks

BY JULIE JORGENSEN

Family. Friends. Home. Job. Health. Love.

Laughter. These are just a few of the things for which I’m always thankful, especially this time of year! In addition to the big things, I’m thankful for little things - like hard-working, knock-your-socks-off beauty products! Read on for a quick rundown of those goodies for which I’m particularly thankful for.

I’ve discussed before the importance of a skincare routine best suited for you. It’s vital to build up an arsenal of tried-and-true products and rituals that not only work, but make you feel thankful for them! I swear by dermplane facials to get rid of dead-skin buildup and an amazing hydra-facial during the change of seasons when my skin can feel extra dry. Another phenomenon that I love is a good sweaty session in an infrared sauna.

Spending about forty-five minutes in an infrared sauna allows your skin to detoxify through your sweat and gently elevates your heart rate, providing a boost of oxygen to your skin. Check with your doctor before booking a session, just to be on the safe side.

My favorite multi-tasking skincare product, without question, is Beautycounter’s Cleansing Balm. This deep-cleansing, calming moisturizing potion will leave you positively glowing and loudly giving thanks to anyone within earshot.

Few things can make you look more awake than bright eyes and long, dark eyelashes.

Neocutis Lumiere Riche is, hands-down, the best eye cream I’ve ever tried. Another much-appreciated (and cult-favorite) product is Ooh La Lift by Benefit. Dot on this light-pink lotion over your eye cream and under your concealer to fake the “I’ve had eight hours of sleep,” look effortlessly.

I don’t like extensions or false lashes, so I’m always on the hunt for the perfect mascara for a fabulous fringe. The one-two punch of Lancome Cils Boost and Cover Girl Lash Blast makes it easy! I also use Latisse every other night to keep my lashes long and healthy. Cils Boost acts like a push-up bra for your lashes and makes any mascara work ten times better. I’ve tried the fancy expensive mascaras, and they still don’t beat Lash Blast. Frame those pretty eyes by filling in your brows with Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined eyebrow pencil and finish with Anastasia brow gel. Voila - gorgeous eyes that last far beyond that post-Thanksgivingdinner kitchen cleanup.

It’s relatively easy to feel a little overwhelmed and “off” as the holiday season approaches, which is why I’m thankful for essential oils!

I keep an oil diffuser on my bedside table and in my living room and take a few vials

“It’s relatively easy to feel a little overwhelmed and “off” as the holiday season approaches, which is why I’m thankful for essential oils!”

of oils with me when I travel. I even keep a couple in my purse. The right essential oil or oil blend can bring about a sense of mental clarity, calm and focus. Make sure to check labels as to which oils can be applied directly to your skin. Young Living’s Inner Child, Clarity and Motivation are some of my favorites. I sprinkle a few drops onto clean bedsheets, diffuse them at bedtime and even apply a drop to the inside of my wrist or the back of my neck for a subtle, calming whiff. Ingestible varieties can spruce up a boring old glass of water. I like to add lemon oil and an immunity-boosting blend called Thieves. Stash a few individually-wrapped essential-oil based hand wipes by Herban Essentials for a healthy alternative to harsh antibacterial gels. I even keep a couple in my workout bag to wipe down my yoga mat after a particularly sweaty class. Wellness that smells amazing? I’m totally thankful for that.

We all have much to be thankful! Cheers!

Love, The Beauty Junkie

JULIE JORGENSEN Beauty Junkie

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SOCIAL | The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Meeting Photography by K. York The women of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GWFC) Music City District gathered at Columbia State Community College’s Franklin campus for their fall meeting.

District President, Jane Bryan called the meeting to order, District Chaplin GiGi Chase shared words of inspiration, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and all were welcomed. The keynote speaker for the fall meeting was the GFWC State President, Beth Smith. Beth encouraged the ladies to collect Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books for an upcoming project of the club. The members of GFWC work to strengthen their communities and enhance the lives of others through their volunteer service. They believe you should let your light shine through volunteering. To learn more about GFWC, visit gfwctennessee.com.

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LIFESTYLE | Let’s Get Physical

BY ALISON KANABY, D.O.

with some granola for a tasty snack. When I mention vegetables, I can see people making a funny face. I know that this is more of a challenge than fruit. But, start again with basics. Make a salad with a spring mix that includes arugula; add chopped tomatoes, celery, and carrots. Use a vinaigrette dressing on it, and you have created an incredible salad that includes more vegetables than you ever would have eaten in a day!

“The Last Ninety Days” is a theme that is trending on social media. What is it you may ask. In a nutshell, it’s treating the last ninety days of the year how you would the first ninety days. As we are all aware, people jump on the New Year’s resolution bandwagon. And how long does that last? A few weeks? A few months? Usually, not longer than ninety days. But, the thought is, if we make these changes the last ninety days of the year, then the routine will already be instilled for the first ninety days of the next year! What kind of changes are we talking about? I’m not a big believer of New Year ‘s resolutions- and the reason is because people don’t stick with it. So, we are going to approach this in a totally different way.

If you make drastic changes quickly, it is likely that those changes aren’t going to be stay. Why? Because who can stick with major changes for any length of time when there is usually no room for compromise? The answer in the end is, most people can’t. Let’s simplify how we can get started now.

NUTRITION This seems like an easy factor for someone to say they are going to make changes in, but reality sets in within a week or two, and most people don’t stick with it. Let’s use November and December to set up a healthier nutrition plan for you so that you will start succeeding and want to continue to build on the success in the new year. You have to start with simple changes. When you simplify nutrition, you can slowly build on it and get healthier over time.

1. Snacking A huge weakness for a lot of people, myself included. Some basics that can be done is to reduce and change the snacks that you are eating: If you like salty snacks, then trade some potato chips for a salty nut mix; If you like sweets, you can add raisins or craisins to it so that you are getting both the sweet and the salt in a single treat. Try to control portion size by estimating about a palmful or two so you can sit down with that portion only and eat that.

2. Drinks If sodas are your weakness, then

FINISHING

STRONG THE LAST 90 DAYS why not trade them for seltzer? Seltzer water doesn’t have any calories or sugar and can give you the carbonation that you are looking for.

They even make soda flavored seltzers! By cutting out or cutting down on the amount of soda that you are drinking, you can easily cut out several hundred calories a day, along with a significant amount of sugars. Water is the most important drink that we can take in. Try to start by drinking a bottle over the course of the morning and one in the afternoon. You will be way ahead of the curve if you can start there. Once you achieve that, then you can build in a third bottle in the evening.

3. Fruits & Vegetables Starting to incorporate more fruits and vegetables is another small change that can be made.

Fruits are sweet and can be used to replace sweet cravings. I personally, like to make fruit muffins. “Muffins?” people will ask.

“Aren’t those unhealthy?” Not when you use flours such as almond flour and coconut flour instead of white flour. You can make amazing muffins with fresh fruit, dried fruit, etc. You can also mix berries together or

EXERCISE This seems to be the most challenging part of change for people, as finding the time is very difficult. I know I’ve said it before, but you will never find the time, you will have to make the time. Start slow with fifteen minutes twice a week. If you can get that penciled into your calendar, then we can slowly build from there. Once you get in the habit of two fifteen-minute sessions a week, then you can either add five minutes to each of those or increase the time frame to twenty minutes of exercising. You will find that as you continue to exercise, you will want to exercise more; It will make you feel good!

Exercising releases endorphins that make you crave it.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES Do not try to implement all of these above at the same time because that is NOT how succeed. Try to start with one, then once you have that change as part of your routine, start the next change. By the end of the of the year into the beginning of the next year, you will be in such full swing of the changes that you have made, that they will no longer seem like changes. You will see them as part of your everyday life. Success isn’t built in a day, week or even a month. It’s built on small gains, small wins, which add up to big success stories. There’s no trying, there is only doing.

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LIFESTYLE | Health & Wellness

FITNESS IS PERISHABLE THE ANSWER IS SUSTAINABILITY

BY WILEY ROBINSON, RN

Many people start a new fitness regimen with hopes that it will produce immediate results with minimal effort. Unfortunately, the fitness industry as a whole has caught on to this, and as a result we have a tremendous amount of marketing directed to boot camps, ninety-day miracle workout programs, and various other offerings to people with unrealistic expectations but lots of fear about aging and health.

The real problem, however, is that people bite off more commitment than they can chew, without considering the “hidden costs” associated with a gym membership or boot camp.

Joining a typical gym includes buying workout attire, carving out four to six hours each week for attendance, trying to learn how to use the equipment at the gym without having to shell out another $200 each week for a personal trainer and finally, avoiding the inevitable injury that comes with lifting a weight against gravity.

In the case of a boot camp, you often need to get up at 5 a.m., engage in military-style calisthenics and diligently count calories or participate in dietary changes that are never sustainable. This goes on for several weeks until you finally reach some arbitrary goal of weight loss, and then you stop attending.

None of the current methods of fitness are very attractive at the end of the day, and there is very little in the way of measuring your true level of health and fitness. If you want a more personal experience, then hiring a professional personal trainer with an actual degree in sports science or kinesiology will cost you upwards of $100 per hour, at least twice each week to get some benefit.

Even then, you will be operating on assumptions based on the access to technology for measuring and tracking progress.

Today, we have another option. Manduu is the answer to most of these issues. Manduu is a revolutionary new technology-based fitness program that eliminates the problems of having to wrap your life around a traditional and outdated fitness concept like a gym or boot camp. Manduu offers a thirty-minute solution that includes a trainer-guided session, measured outcomes each time you work out and measurable strength gains and benefits that start at the cellular level.

It’s the world’s first clinical strength training program based on cutting edge technology that essentially eliminates the risks inherent in traditional weight-lifting type activities.

With Manduu, there’s no wardrobe to buy. The workout is performed wearing a high technology suit with advanced conductive electrodes that send a very small, natural current through the muscles. This creates a cascade of amazing changes in the body that lead to stronger muscles, increased metabolism and a more balanced physiology.

Secondary benefits that our clients report include loss of visceral fat, relief of chronic musculoskeletal aches and pains, more flexibility and an increased sense of well-being.

The best thing is that we measure the results of your workout each week, eliminating the guesswork. No other system can offer the same benefits with the same time expenditure. Clinical studies have shown our workout methods to be safe and effective, and we have hundreds of clients that confirm this each week. When you participate in a Manduu session, you are coached by a trained professional trainer that has a degree in sports science, kinesiology or another related health field. In fact, a number of our clients are physicians who value the clinical aspects and research behind Manduu technology.

If you’ve dreaded the thought of getting back into shape, or you think you can’t do it because of a nagging orthopedic issue, Manduu could be a great option for you. Join us, and start your journey into the future.

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SOCIAL | Hope Grows Photography by Paige Atwell The Refuge Center held its annual Hope Grows fundraiser in October at The Factory at Franklin. Jamison Hall was beautifully lit with string lights and candles as guests filtered in. The evening was filled with dinner from Carrabba’s, cocktails, an award ceremony, music and a live painting

by Roy Laws. Each year, Hope Grows celebrates The Refuge Center’s mission of hope, healing and transformation through counseling. To learn more about The Refuge Center, visit refugecenter.org.

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SOCIAL | Sister Cities Dinner

MONTHLY | Your “Bone” Vivant

Photography by Haley Anthony Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County and Franklin Firefighters recently welcomed guests from Bad Soden, Germany.

After the fire chief and assistant fire chief recently traveled to Bad Soden to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Bad Soden Parade, Franklin Firefighters provided a southern barbecue at a beautiful Franklin farm for German guests. Bad Soden has been a sister city of Franklin since 2016, and is its third sister city along with Carleton Place in Ontario, Canada and County Laois, Ireland.

The goal of Sister Cities is to build global relations, share cultural and educational experiences and inspire economic growth for the community by interacting with cities and counties which are similar to Franklin and Williamson County. To learn more about Sister Cities and their programs, visit sistercitiestn.org.

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James Miller & Daniel Donogan

Michael Freudenreich, Claudia Parker, Antonia Bierbaum, Pearl Bransford & Cheryl Wilson

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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS PRESCRIPTION OF LOVE

Emotional Support Animals - What are they, exactly? According to the National Service Animal Registry (NSARCO), “An emotional support animal (ESA) is a person’s pet that has been prescribed by a person’s licensed therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist or any licensed mental health professional. The animal is part of the treatment program for this person and is designed to bring comfort and minimize the negative symptoms of the person’s emotional/psychological disability.”

Sounds pretty simple, but it is actually pretty complicated as sometimes it can be difficult to tell if a pet accompanying someone in a public place is for emotional support or not. I like to think we all provide emotional support! But many are questioning the legalities of people bringing pets (even squirrels!), onto airplanes, in restaurants, etc.

Here’s the lowdown… Besides the animal being prescribed by a licensed therapist, it also must be registered with the National Service Animal Registry and must be manageable in public.

However, just because your pet has followed these guidelines doesn’t mean you can legally take them anywhere you want.

NSARCO states “no other public or private entity such as motels, restaurants, stores, trains, taxis, buses, theaters, parks, beaches, libraries, zoos, etc. is required to allow your ESA to accompany you and in all other instances, your ESA has no more rights than a pet. That means they aren’t protected by law to accompany you into any public place that does not allow pets. That doesn’t mean these places won’t let you, it just means that they are not required to, by law.”

Learn something new every day! I think we should be able to go wherever we want with our people, but Momma says there are rules. I think it’s because I’m bigger than most pups, so I don’t fit into her purse. Anyways, pets provide an abundance of support for our people and we should be allowed to - but make sure you have followed the rules so that real emotional support animals do not get a bad rep or are given a hard time because some are fibbing. The last thing you want is to make it more difficult for real emotional support animals to be able to do their job.

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.

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LIFESTYLE | Your Best Self

Don’t Let the Holidays Derail Your Peace and Joy

BY DR. ALOK TRIVEDI

First, it’s Halloween. Next comes Thanksgiving, then it’s the Christmas season and it’s supposed to be the ‘most wonderful time of the year.’ Unfortunately, for some people, it’s actually the most miserable time of the year filled with emotions like increased stress, anxiety, depression and more. The holiday season doesn’t have to derail your life if you’re focused and prepared. How can you do it? Here are my tips to stay levelheaded as we head into the holidays: It’s ok to be Scrooge: If you just can’t get into the spirit of the season, don’t beat yourself up. The reality is that not everybody gets all excited over the holidays. Society makes you feel bad if you’re not into it, but it’s perfectly okay if you don’t. Stop judging yourself and don’t let other people get you down.

Make time for solitude: The holidays bring more demands for our time. It’s parties, outings, travel, religious services, people staying in our homes and more. Some people love this but others not so much.

It’s important to carve out time to be by yourself. Even as little as thirty minutes per day can have tremendous benefits. Do something you truly enjoy or just soak in the peace and quiet.

Avoid emotional eating: This time of year, food is in abundance. Many of us tend to eat to handle the emotional chaos instead of addressing it. This only adds pounds and makes you feel even worse. If something is bothering you, don’t turn to food. Address it no matter how insignificant it may seem.

you have to buy gifts, start putting money aside for this now so you’re not dipping into your checking or savings account, or worse, going into debt. Remember, it’s perfectly acceptable to cut down on gift-giving and just give something small to those closest to you.

Communicate with family & friends: Although the holidays are a stressful time, it’s people’s inability to communicate and make assumptions that gets them into trouble. It’s important to be on the same page as your family and friends, otherwise there’s going to be resentment and chaos. Make an extra effort to communicate better and listen to others.

Stay active: Yes, seriously! Physical activity releases feel-good chemicals in the brain. It can help boost your mood; reduce stress, worry and anxiety.

Know your limits: Life is challenging enough without having to worry about the holidays. Be realistic in terms of what you can and can’t handle. It’s nice to want to make yourself available to everything and everyone, but it’s also unrealistic and going to take a toll on your mental and physical health. Keep a calendar and stick to it. Learn to prioritize things and remember, there’s nothing wrong with saying ‘no.’

Make a financial plan: Money is one of the biggest stressors of the holiday season. If

Talk about your feelings: Not everyone experiences the joy of the season. Many of us are thinking about past holidays with loved ones who are no longer with us. Others are consumed by challenges going on in their lives right now. You may experience an array of thoughts and feelings and that’s perfectly normal. If you’re having trouble coping, don’t hold it in. Talk to a close friend, family member or mental health professional.

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COMMUNITY | Days Gone By

FRANKLIN’S HISTORIC BRIDGES ON FIRST AVENUE AND EAST MAIN STREET

BY RICK WARWICK

Have you ever wondered why Bridge Street was so named? According to Park Marshall (1855-1946), long-time mayor of Franklin and local historian, travelers from Nashville originally had to enter Franklin by way of Spencer’s Creek, fording the Harpeth River near their confluence, and into town over the stone bridge at Sharp’s Branch. This route would have brought the traveler to the back of the Franklin High School campus and on through Chestnut Bend subdivision. Fourth Avenue did not cross North Margin until Rest Haven Cemetery was opened in 1853 and, before that, travelers went around the north end of the Old City Cemetery and up Third Avenue North to the Public Square.

In 1805, a bridge was built at the northeast end of Bridge Street and a new road was built to Spencer’s Creek running towards Nashville as it does presently. This bridge washed away in 1819 and the Williamson County Quarterly Court contracted for a replacement but in a new location midway between Bridge Street and East Main Street.

This wooden covered-bridge stood until it was burned by Confederates on November 13th, 1862. Earlier, in March 1862, U.S. Major General Carlos Buell used the bridge to move his army of 20,000 through Franklin on its way to Shiloh.

Nashville Pike Bridge over Harpeth ca. 1900 without a middle pier. A pedestrian walkway ran along one side of the bridge to separate walkers from automobiles, which were just becoming popular. A limestone wingwall was built on the town side entrance to guard against anyone running off into the river and may still be seen today. The bridge, in this location, created a doglegturn from First Avenue to East Main Street.

This problem was solved when the county purchased the turnpike and the state built the Jackson Highway in 1929, relocating the new bridge in alignment with East Main Street.

The new bridge over the Harpeth River on East Main Street was originally named Memorial Bridge in honor of those local soldiers killed in World War I. In 2011, the bridge was rededicated to honor WO1 Judson E. Mount, who died in Operation Iraqi

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A few old timers in Franklin may remember when BGA had the tug-of-war just beside the Memorial Bridge. After seeing the accompanying 1944 photograph, it appears the riverbank near the bridge was an excellent choice for this fabled contest. Today, the steep banks, with overgrown trees and vegetation, would make the popular contest difficult.

Also, without the large amount of fill-dirt added on both sides of the bridge entrance in the mid-20th century, Andy Marshall’s Boathouse on the left and Preston Ingram’s new development on the right could not exist.

Next time you cross the Memorial Bridge, remember it will soon be celebrating its ninetieth birthday.

After the Civil War, the Nashville-Franklin Turnpike Company built a new bridge with iron girders in the same location. Park Marshall described this bridge as being “…open-topped and was supported by light iron girders underneath resting on a middle pillar. These girders or under-trusses extended five or six feet beneath the bridge floor and were the cause of the bridge being washed away in 1901.”

Thomas B. Johnson, the owner of the Nashville-Franklin Turnpike Company, had the next bridge built of steel in a single span

Freedom in 2009. Contractor Jesse Andrews with Lebanon Bridge Company of Adams, Tennessee built this bridge in 1929 for $50,000. The Review-Appeal reported that the bridge was the first in the state to have electric lampposts, of which two still survive.

However, take heart, it has withstood the great floods of 1929, 1948, 1975 and 2011.

RICK WARWICK Days Gone By historicfranklin.com

Franklin children at bridge ca. 1895

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.

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EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY | Puckett’s Boat House

PUCKETT’S BOAT HOUSE CHEF BRAIDEN MALLON BRINGS INNOVATIVE CULINARY CREATIONS TO DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN EATERY When Braiden Mallon started working as a line cook at Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant in the early 2000s, he never imagined he’d one day return to take on the role of Executive Chef at Puckett’s Boat House.

Braiden is part of A. Marshall Hospitality’s early history, having joined the familyowned business when its only two concepts were Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant locations in Leiper’s Fork and downtown Franklin. He worked in the kitchen directly under founder Andy Marshall, who helped him build a foundation of culinary expertise and knowledge of the restaurant industry.

“I never went to formal culinary school, but I learned from watching and studying under incredible chefs,” Braiden said. “I’m so thankful that Andy took me under his wing and showed me how hard work, combined with a commitment to excellence, can take you very far.”

Braiden further sharpened his culinary skills while serving as Sous Chef under renowned Chef Jason McConnell at Red Pony Restaurant and 55 South. Through these positions, he experimented with creativity and fine-tuned the art of creating composed dishes. He went on to become the original chef at Cork and Cow, and later ran the kitchen at Pancake Pantry, a popular breakfast eatery in Hillsboro Village.

In early 2018, when the opportunity arose for Braiden to take on the role of executive chef at Puckett’s Boat House, it seemed that both he and Andy knew it was meant to be.

“I’ve known Braiden for over a decade, and his dedicated work ethic and innovative culinary spirit never cease to amaze me,” Andy said. “He is an excellent chef with a special talent for working with seafood. We’re thrilled to have him back home at Puckett’s.”

One of Braiden’s favorite aspects of being a chef is developing new specials that push people out of their culinary comfort zone.

“I want to make dishes that change people’s outlooks on food,” Braiden said. “For example, I recently went on a food tour of New Orleans with Andy and some of the other A. Marshall senior staff. There I heard about an eggplant and crawfish étouffée 28 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | NOVEMBER 2018

dish. This combination sounds crazy, but I knew it had the potential to be a hit. The next week I made it as a Boat House special, and guests absolutely loved it.”

Braiden has developed some of his favorite innovative specials as part of “Uncorked,” a seasonal wine tasting and food pairing series hosted at Puckett’s Boat House.

At the event, Braiden often provides guests with recipe cards featuring some of the night’s best food recipes.

“One of my favorite parts about being in a restaurant is interacting with the guests,” Braiden said. “If I can give people a great meal, followed by an even better conversation with the person who made it, I feel very satisfied. Ultimately, it’s all about connecting with people.”

Puckett’s Boat House released a new menu in May, and Braiden incorporated several menu items that carry a Southwestern flair. Grilled cobia served with chimichurri, chipotle cheddar grit cakes and roasted summer vegetables is a popular new offering, and sweet-but-savory street corn couscous is now a regular new side.

Braiden said the menu also offers guests several meal options that are healthy, lighter and accommodating for different dietary preferences.

“We were inspired by the zesty, bold flavors of Mexico, especially around the Gulf Coast,” Braiden said. “We’ve combined fresh seafood and vegetables, along with festive seasoning, to make creative dishes that guests are sure to enjoy.”

When he’s not in the kitchen or talking with a guest, Braiden enjoys spending time with his wife, their four children and the family’s beloved rescue dogs.

To learn more about Puckett’s Boat House, visit puckettsboathouse.com.

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LIFESTYLE | A Spirited Conversation

WINE BASED ON YOUR ZODIAC SIGN Something for Every Personality Under the Stars

Choosing a wine can be difficult, so why not let the stars decide? Take a look at ONEHOPE Wine’s astrological recommendations for wine based on your zodiac sign below! Learn more about their story and wines at onehopewine.com.

For the fiery, success driven, and confident Aries out there, we recommend something as true and bold as you are. Our Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is balanced, fullbodied, bold and full of dark berry aromas.

For the multifaceted and witty Geminis that are driven by intellect and stimulating conversation, we suggest a blended wine as dynamic as you are! Our Vintner Collection California Red Blend is bold and complex. Full of depth and rich-ness with cocoa aromas, this blend is perfect for the everchanging Gemini.

For the Leos who are passionate, creative, and often the center of the party, we recommend something fun, delicious, and attention-grabbing like our Silver Glitter Celebration Brut! This sparkling wine is exploding with apple, citrus and fresh pear. Once you lay eyes on this beautiful bottle, you won’t be able to look away!

For the balanced, love-driven Libras that like to bring harmony to every situation, we suggest a smooth, balanced red wine like our Edna Valley Reserve Pinot Noir. This medium-bodied Pinot features aromas of dark cherry and rose petals, with a touch of fall spice. The balanced acidity and elegant style make it ideal for a Libra.

For those with a love for the finer things in life who tend to be a bit stubborn, we suggest a rich, deep Cabernet with grapes grown on our ONEHOPE Vineyard.

The 2014 Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is aged twenty-one months in luxurious French Oak. With a dark color, silky smooth tannins and notes of caramelized brown sugar, this Cabernet is guaranteed to please the sophisticated Taurus palate.

For the loyal, emotional and loving Cancers that are very in tune with their own feelings, we suggest a wine as sweet as they are to share with loved ones over dessert. The 29 Twelve California Dessert Wine is full of sweet berry flavor and baking spices like cardamom and nutmeg that add a touch of richness.

For the hard-working perfectionist who tends to be the best at everything, we suggest a clean, crisp, beautiful white wine like our New Zealand Marlborough Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Coming from the worldrenowned Marlborough region, this Sauvignon Blanc is smooth, distinctive and bursting with tropical notes. With a long crisp finish, this blend is absolute perfection.

For the dark, passionate, and alluring Scorpios that like to keep to themselves, we recommend a deep and spicy red wine. Our North Coast Reserve Zinfandel is dark and dry with hints of blackberry, cherry, and cedar.

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For the curious, adventurous, and energetic Sagittarius, we suggest something worldly, dynamic, and well-traveled. Our Argentina Uco Valley Malbec is the perfect fit for you! With dark complex aromas, fine grain tannins and a touch of rusticity, our Malbec is sure to please.

For the logical, traditional, and responsible Capricorns who appreciate honesty, we suggest a tried and true white wine like our Vintner Collection California Chardonnay. This mediumbodied Chardonnay is smooth, rich and has layers of vanilla cream and intense citrus aromas.

Perfect for the earthy Capricorn who loves a traditional white.

For the quirky, non-traditional, creative humanitarians who aren’t tied down, we suggest a unique white wine that’s as fun to say as it is to drink. Our Monterey County Reserve Gewürztraminer is filled with exotic fruit notes, lots of flavor and a honey-like finish.

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Photography by K. York Leiper’s Fork Distillery hosted their fourth annual Bourbon Bash benefiting the Green Beret Foundation and the Sargent Daniel Baker Memorial Fund. Doctor Mark Green and Colonel T.S. Slemp shared stirring stories of their military service and invited everyone to raise their glasses to toast all the veterans of this great country. This year’s event and future events will include support of first responders along with the veterans.

Catering by Suzette served up catfish with bourbon sweet pickle remoulade, hickory golden baby back ribs and Tennessee whiskey heirloom carrot salad. The evening also included a silent auction and the family of veteran and former Dickson County Sheriff Deputy Michael Baker who was killed in the line of duty were honored as the evening’s special guests.

Jack & Deanna Johnson, Tom & Andy Taylor, T.S. Slemp

Tracy Lomax & Eric Coghan

Mark & Jenny Livengood, Julia & Jerone Holt

Gale Higgs & Reid Street

Bette Ready, Lisa Baker, Melissa & Mark Bohn

Norm & Teresa Geilda

Lee & Lynlee Kennedy, Catlin Christian

Anne Lamb, Eric Martin, Jane Hay & Trish Stiles

Nancy Martin & Lisa Hay

Nancy Westerman & Gayle Kennedy

Pops & Jason Marks

Terri & Kevin Nolan, Sherry Murphy

Douglas Turchin, Cynthia Killets, Charlie & Robin Huff

Alex & Jordan Castle

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Heather Thurman, Cindy Frank & Liz Thurman

Bill Ruby

Andrew & Joell Curtis

Paul Benton, Kelly Sutton, Jill Block & Jean Rochlitz

Dawn & Andrea Scruggs, Courtney Young

Pamela Furr, Heather Haggard & Emilie Burke

Chris & Sammie O’Neal, Ed Nash & James Boyce

Tara Watson & Danny Van Allen

Stephanie Heyman, Meggie Ware & Toni Jensen

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SOCIAL | River Swing Sponsored Event

Photography by K. York Brownlee, Agneta, Christian and Kathryn Currey hosted the fifteenth annual River Swing at River Circle Farm.

Over 600 guests gathered under the big white tent along the Harpeth River for the Harpeth Conservancy’s largest fundraiser of the year. The event raises awareness of the agency’s work and mission to provide clean water and a healthy ecosystem for the rivers of Tennessee, while also raising funds to support its mission. Dinner was prepared

by Puckett’s, Lipman Brothers provided the spirits and desserts were donated by Ivy Cakes, Cake Filled Memories, Triple Crown Bakery, Baked in Nashville, d.Kates Catering, Schakolad and Noshville New York Delicatessen. The grassy patch of the dance floor was a popular spot as Joe Andrews of Old Crow Medicine Show, Jo-Jo Hermann of Widespread Panic, Ben Cameron and Tom Landstreet from the Cameroons along with Steve Cropper and Gramps Morgan entertained the crowd. To learn more about the Harpeth Conservancy, visit harpethconservancy.org.

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FEATURE | Styling Your Everyday

Thanksgiving Tablescapes

BY JENNY REIMOLD

At the heart of every family tradition is a meaningful experience. As a child, watching my mother light the candles at our Thanksgiving table while my father cut the turkey to serve on their white wedding china is a tradition that will forever be instilled in my soul. As a mother of seven, I now try to incorporate the entertaining customs of my parents to create holiday experiences that my children will remember fondly.

Memories are made gathered around the table, so your tablescape should be an important part of your holiday décor. If you struggle with knowing how to design a table or simply want to take your holiday decor to the next level, follow the steps below to design a tablescape worth remembering.

STEP 1 – FIND INSPIRATION In designing my fall table this year, I was inspired by my grandmother’s apple pies. I knew that I wanted to incorporate pies as décor and dessert and that my children and I would have fun preparing them.

While I thought of accenting our buffet with a variety of standard sized pies, I also baked mini pies to be used on top of place settings either as a dessert or party favor.

STEP 2 – CHOOSE YOUR COLOR PALETTE This year, I found inspiration for my color scheme by a spur-of-themoment purchase of a beautiful, copper pasta pot from HomeGoods. I thought that the soft, metallic copper color would be the perfect accent color to my muted fall scheme of ivories, whites, pale oranges and aquas. People often forget that blues and greens can be used as neutral colors, so keep that in mind when decorating. Fall doesn’t just have to be oranges and browns.

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STEP 4 – ADD HEIGHT This is the most important element of a Pinterest-worthy tablescape. All too often, people make the mistake of setting out décor in a straight line. To add visual appeal, use cake plates, stacks of plates and crates to add height. This year, I took my simple $6.99 wooden crates from HomeGoods and flipped them upside down to display décor. I also added pies on cake plates to the center piece and stacked white plates on top of the crates.

STEP 5 – GREENERY Whether its fresh flowers or greenery, make sure you add a living, organic element to your table. This can be as simple as a thin strand of garland thrown in, or a few small vases of fresh flowers.

One my favorite tricks is adding fresh sprigs of olive branches.

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STEP 6 – MAKE IT GLOW Don’t forget to add candles to your tablescape. Not only does the warm light of a candle make your place settings look more beautiful, candlelight signifies an important event, as most of us don’t light candles for our nightly dinners. If you don’t want to use real candles, add light by using flameless candles or even lanterns, or combine all three as I have done.

STEP 7 - ADD FESTIVE DÉCOR The final step is what the holiday is all about! Add a few pumpkins, your favorite turkey, your grandmother’s favorite vase…anything you want to showcase. This year, our family topped our place settings with mini pies to add a touch of homemade goodness to our table.

Make this fall one to remember by styling a festive, holiday table.

If you used my steps to create a tablescape for your family, share your photos by tagging me, @jennyreimold, on Instagram.

JENNY REIMHOLD

Styling Your Everyday Jenny is your new Styling Your Everyday contributor. She will bring to you design and entertainment tips from her years of experience.

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LIFESTYLE | The Lady Entertains

BRING IN HELP If you don’t want to sacrifice your annual dinner or party, then at least give yourself a little grace.

Don’t feel guilty if you can’t do everything on your own. Housework, decorating, and prepping the food and bar can be fun if this is all you have to focus on. However, life doesn’t stop so you suddenly have even more balls in the air.

I live in a small townhouse, and work from home and I still have a hard time staying on top of the housework. If there were ever a time to hire some help, it is now. Housekeepers and grocery delivery services are readily available.

Need to take it a step further? Consider bringing in a caterer and or bartender. You can also hire companies that will decorate your home for you; A great option if you don’t care to balance on the ladder à la Clark Griswold.

TIPS FOR STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

BY KRISTA EHRET

October through January are undoubtedly the most hectic months of the year. You’ll often find that your weekends are completely booked with parties, festivals and other holidayrelated activities. While fun, it can be tiresome to be in a constant state of “go.” I love all of the celebrating, but don’t care for the pressure and stress that often tag along. Whether planning a large annual get together, or simply hosting a family gathering, some form of entertaining is almost inevitable and adds a whole new layer of pressure onto the pile.

Here are some tips that will keep the stress levels a little lower this season.

SAY “NO” This really is something that many of us could learn to apply in many facets of our lives.

We put pressure on ourselves to please others at the detriment of our own time and sanity.

Whether it’s being invited to yet another tacky Christmas sweater party or being pressured into hosting Thanksgiving, it’s a great time of the year to practice saying “no.” I have to remind myself that the host will not be devastated by the fact I won’t be in attendance and has plenty of other guests to enjoy.

NOT EVERYTHING HAS TO BE AN ANNUAL TRADITION Starting a yearly party sounds like fun initially but can become just one more (of many) things to add onto your checklist. Tradition is extra important during the holidays, but just because you’ve done it in the past, doesn’t mean you can’t skip a year if it alleviates some stress.

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GET AHEAD OF THE GAME I am a serious procrastinator by nature, but this time of the year I try to get things done ahead of time, as I know it allows me to enjoy the holiday much more. Go ahead and start your Christmas shopping, set your Thanksgiving plans and get your holiday cards started. This frees up more time to plan ahead for your event. Send out the invites now if you want a decent attendance.

Knowing how many guests you’ll have enables you to get your rental needs taken care of and to know how much food and drink to prepare.

A week or so before the event, prep and freeze as much of the food as possible. You may also consider items that can go in the slow cooker, so you don’t have as much to do last minute.

Think of the big picture. Keeping things in perspective is perhaps the best piece of advice that I have. I also realize that this can be challenging for us all at times. Getting caught up in the commercialism and trying to make sure every little detail is perfect completely drains the joy from the season. Enjoy the fun, but also give yourself time to decompress and revel in the down time, especially if you have kids.

Cheers to a less-stressful holiday season!

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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.

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BY JENNIFER PARKER

As I write this article on a crisp, cool morning, the weather has turned and it finally feels like fall! I am “seasonally” driven by the decor and smells in my home; by the food I cook and love nothing more than pulling out sweaters and boots to get ready for the season. As we look forward to Thanksgiving, I am excited to share with you a photo shoot done in our home by the fabulous design team from Kirkland’s - the home decor store based in Brentwood, Tennessee. They contacted me to use our home for a fall photo shoot promoting all things fabulous and new for Fall 2018. I had the pleasure of speaking with Nikki Jenkins, senior buyer for Kirkland’s, about the trends and directions we are seeing and her favorites for fall.

Starting off with the top three trends for fall, Nikki immediately stated the number one trend is buffalo check. You can see this in throws in several photos, and also used on a dining table. I love the rich colors and working that pattern into a room. The number two trend this year is velvet. Velvet anything, including pumpkins, throws and picture frames. This texture brings a rich and luxurious feeling to any space.

Floral accents are the third trend she is seeing so much of this year. From harvest stems to full arrangements, floral has made a comeback in a big way.

I asked Nikki what she thought was the biggest mistake people make in decorating for fall. She stated, “People tend to over-think fall decorating by assuming that it will be time consuming and overwhelming. Some people just don’t know where to start. It’s as easy as putting a fall wreath on the front door along with a fall doormat or adding a fall throw pillow to your couch along with a few pumpkins on the coffee table.”

What is your favorite thing about being a Senior Buyer for Kirkland’s?

I love watching customers get excited about the holidays! I enjoy going into stores and seeing people fill their baskets with everything from pumpkins to ornaments to help decorate their homes for the season.

It’s really fun to see products that I worked on in people’s homes.

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Nikki Jenkins, Senior Buyer, Kirkland’s

The top three sellers for Kirkland’s this year for fall decor have been monogrammed pumpkins, wreaths and centerpieces. As you can see in many of the pictures, the biggest trend color is blue. Everything from a chalky-grey blue to the beautiful turquoise as seen in the chairs around the dining room table. This makes me personally happy, as blue is a real favorite of mine year-round. Nikki also talked about texture being a big layer in fall decor this year. From rattan, terra-cotta, corn husk and even glass. The layers of these textures can create a warm and visually stunning display. They have used these elements in various shots to display how to mix and create simple vignettes in your own home.

During the photo shoot, I was delighted to see them bring in furniture of all types as well, not just accessories. The dining room chairs in rich velvet blue were a showstopper. I additionally loved the grey wing-back chairs and all of the new “poufs” for

the season. These are so easy to decorate with and so functional for additional seating in any room. The mirrors, rugs and consoles were also fun to see them incorporate into each photo setting. Kirkland’s has so many fabulous, well-priced items, you can incorporate them easily in your home without breaking the bank.

Finally, I was interested in Nikki’s approach to seasonal décor overall, specifically for fall. “Fall décor in your home should be fun, cozy, and personal,” explains Nikki.

“Make it your own style with your own individual look. Putting our fall décor should make you feel joyful for the season and set the stage for getting your home cozy and inviting for the upcoming holidays.”

So, enjoy the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, and I hope you can use some of these tips and ideas to create a cozy, beautiful and thankful celebration of fall in your own home.

JENNIFER PARKER

Interior Thinking | jennifer@parkerhaveninteriors.com Jennifer is the owner of Parker Haven Interiors. She thrives on helping her clients design their homes, to style their life, with feeling, function and form.

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Your New Family Christmas Tradition PINEWOOD CHRISTMAS TREE FARM TAKES ROOT TO CREATE CHRISTMAS MEMORIES FOR LOCALS

BY PAIGE ATWELL

If you were to ask Jamie and Laura Faircloth to describe themselves, they would probably say they are impulsive, to say the least. But if there is one thing they put thought into, it was moving to Williamson County.

Coming in to the area, they knew exactly what they were looking for: fifteen to twenty acres of land with visibility and good access to main roads. For what, you ask? To build a family experience for not only themselves and their two children, but also for the Williamson County Community.

“The Christmas memories that stand out over the others are the times we picked out our tree from the rows of perfectly conical evergreens.”

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While coming from completely different professional backgrounds, there is one thing that Jamie and Laura had in common: a shared love for real Christmas trees. “The Christmas memories that stand out over the others are the times we picked out our tree from the rows of perfectly conical evergreens at a nearby choose-and-cut farm in Indiana.

Even then I knew I wanted a Christmas tree farm,” says Laura. “Jamie and I had talked about it before, but it was still just sharing dreams. It was in the same category as let’s live in Belize when we retire. All our moves over the years left a longing in our hearts for roots.

The longing grew stronger with every move.

That’s when we decided it was time to get serious about our dream.”

Little did they know, the perfect spot would be a pasture with rolling hills, nestled right off of Interstate 840 on, as fate would have it, Pinewood Road. In 2016, they planted their first field of trees. Today, they have exactly 1,000 White Pines, Murray Cypresses and Blue Spruces in the ground. Although they won’t reach full size and be ready to cut down for another two to three years, there is still a complete holiday experience waiting for families to enjoy.

Starting on November seventeenth, Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm will have seven to eight-inch, premium-grade Fraser Fir trees from Wintergreen Farm in East Tennessee. While you’re browsing the selection, you can also enjoy hayrides, complimentary hot cocoa, a campfire, photo opportunities, corn hole and a wreath toss. You’ll also find a gift shop with s’mores kits, seedless blackberry jam, hand-picked blackberries, ornaments, baked goods and drinks and a few surprise visits from Santa!

“Right now, we are the only Christmas tree farm open in Williamson County,” explains Laura. “People love pumpkins and fall farm experiences, and we hope to bring that experience into the Christmas season.”

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Photography by K. York The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County celebrated its thirty-fifth annual Pumpkinfest in downtown Franklin.

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Photography by K. York Williamson County Libraries kicked off their Love Our Libraries event with dinner and silent and live auctions at the Williamson County Enrichment Center. The proceeds from this year’s “Readers to Leaders” event funded improvements to the children’s sections at each of Williamson County’s libraries through the AWE Early Literacy Stations and After-School Edge programs.

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A GREAT BUSINESS OWNER IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY!

BY TIM KEARNS

November’s issue focuses on business in Williamson County. We are certainly blessed to live in a place where there are so many great people, places and things to do. While there are an abundance of amazing businesses and owners that make Williamson County so great, like most, I have a few favorites. Since I work, live, play and pray in Williamson County I have first-hand experience with all of these guys and their great businesses, but what exactly makes them great business owners, and why do I personally love doing business with them so much? Let’s take a look at a few of these great southern gentlemen in business and find out.

David Cox is the clinical director and a doctor of physical therapy at Elite Physical Therapy on Aspen Grove in Cool Springs.

I needed to DAVID COX Elite Physical Therapy have physical therapy after Dr. Cook at Franklin Orthopedic identified some wear issues that required arthroscopy on my knee. I went to Elite Therapy a few days a week for five weeks and made friends forever! My ultimate goal was to run again pain-free, David put me on a program that started with baby steps and ended with me shaving two minutes off my race pace. When you’re hurt and or in pain it’s frustrating, but they make it easier with their patience, understanding and ability to listen. They know the tricks of the trade and can get you back on your feet (pun intended), quickly!

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If you’re in the market for a great pre-owned, late model high-end vehicle, you don’t need to go further than Global Motorsports!

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team have spent twenty-five years buying the best cars on the market and selling them for a great price. You can see their logo on the license plate of cars all over the roads of Williamson County. Larry has a great team, great inventory and great showrooms; he would love to sell you the car of your dreams.

If you get a chance to spend time with him, you’ll realize that he is a fine southern gentleman.

Another friend of mine is Steve Parrish of Dent Proof. He’s the guy that can get dents out of your car from the random runaway STEVE PARRISH Dent Proof shopping cart to the car who parked too close to you in the parking lot and smacked your door. He can also get some hail dents out! Steve has crazy mechanical skills that allow him to fix things a regular garage won’t mess with, for example; headlights or taillights that are broken, headlight restoration and repair, bumper divots on the corner of plastic car bumpers or minor dents anywhere on your car. Steve is a southern gentleman who has been serving Williamson County residents for twenty-five years; he is as honest and fair as he is talented.

Now if insurance is what you’re looking for, there is no one better than Charlie “Bubba” Brown at International Insurance CHARLIE “BUBBA” BROWN Brokerage, International Insurance LLC in Cool Brokerage, LLC Springs. Most people hate dealing with insurance; it’s hard to understand, it feels like paying for something you’re not going to use, it’s always too expensive and who do you trust?

I have trusted my friend Bubba with my insurance needs since 1995. I’m the type of buyer who worries more about being covered appropriately for any risk than how much I have to pay monthly or annually.

When I need it, I need it and I want it to take care of my family. I don’t currently, but there was a time I had two sixteen-year-old drivers on the road, and the peace of mind with being fully covered was important to me. The name Bubba even sounds like a southern gentleman! He’s a pit master on the grill, can set up a tailgate like a five-star restaurant, would give someone the shirt off his back and would be there to help you at the first sign of a crisis! If you don’t know your current insurance agent or if they really don’t know you, you need to call Bubba!

After twenty years, my windows pretty much started falling off my house. There were window guys knocking on the door every day or leaving estimates in my mailbox without even looking at the damage up close! Windows; the best type of materials to use, the cost to replace them and who should do the work STEW FORST Forst Builders were all questions I couldn’t answer!

Fortunately for me, this type of expense doesn’t happen often, maybe once in twenty years. I knew it was going to be costly and I knew I was pretty much in the dark on the best company to choose. So I did what most people do, gather the business cards that showed up in the mailbox or were left on my BLAKE FORST doorstep. I called a few of them, Forst Builders the quotes and promises were about as far apart as Dickson and Murfreesboro. I did notice many of my neighbors using the same company to replace their windows.

One day while I was home, I walked to a neighbor’s house and met Blake Forst running a crew of installers. I noticed the job site was clean, they cared about the homeowner’s bushes and property and Blake was a really nice guy. Blake said his dad Stew was the guy I needed to speak to about my project. He came to the house, really knew his stuff and talked about the thirty plus neighbors whose windows he has replaced in my neighborhood. I had a great feeling about him and his price was not the lowest, but not the highest either. In contrast to a world of untrustworthy contractors, this southern gentleman did exactly what he said he would do. Blake and the crew were in and out in one day and the windows performed perfectly!

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There are many great southern gentleman in this county who are essentially Boy Scouts, you can trust them to treat you right, be honest and fair! This list is just a short list of guys who I really enjoy my business dealings with. We are blessed to live and work in such a great community. As we dedicate a holiday this month to give thanks, be thankful for everyone in your life!

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YW: What was the most significant activity and or project of Williamson, Inc. this last year?

ML: The most significant project for Williamson, Inc. this year was running the successful campaign for an increase in sales tax to pay for school construction and renovation in Williamson County.

Along with County Mayor Rogers Anderson and Williamson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney, we spoke to thirty different organizations and reached 2,000 people in a face-to-face dialogue about this critical issue. By a two to one margin the voters agreed that starting down the path to fully fund our school systems in Williamson County is a major priority. Passing the sales tax for the schools is just the first step to providing more funding for our number one economic driver. We will work in concert with our state legislative delegation next year to secure more funding for our schools to keep up with the growth of students.

YW: What has been the biggest challenge for Williamson, Inc. and the Economic Development Division in 2018?

ML: Our challenges are the direct result of our success as a community.

Finding a regional solution to transportation, growing in a sustainable way that maintains the character of our community and attainable housing for all our residents are three challenges we continue to face. We will continue to work on these issues in 2019 with regional and local groups to move the needle and show progress within our community.

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YW: What exciting business news can you report as far as why it’s still a great idea to open a business, relocate a business and be in business in WC? ML: We are blessed with great leadership in Williamson County that understand how important fundamentals are to economic prosperity. Our fundamentals include great schools, low crime, housing options, access to high quality health care, preserving places that matter and local retail and restaurants options. Sustainable economic development happens as a result of paying attention to our fundamentals, and our elected and business leadership understand that well.

Talent is driven to successful community and companies follow that talent. We still have the most dynamic economy in Tennessee with a mix of over 200 headquarter companies and a vibrant small business community that includes nearly 30% of the Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies in Tennessee.

YW: What programs of Williamson, Inc. do you feel impact and benefit small, mid and large businesses on a true and profound basis as part of their investment in membership?

ML: Our team does an extraordinary job in making sure every single one of our members gets value from their investment in Williamson, Inc. We treat each member as an individual, listen to their concerns and challenges, and match them with a program or opportunity that meets their needs. We have a toolkit for small business in our First Friday program every month, provide women in our community development, leadership and connections through our Women in Business program and launched our

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third leadership program this year called Leadership YP to train the next generation of Williamson County business leaders. We connect our business community with our elected officials through our monthly Town Hall series and our Meet the Candidates series on our Facebook page.

YW: What role do you feel the revitalization of historic downtown areas including downtown Franklin and Nolensville, play on the economy here in WC?

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ML: I believe our historic downtowns provide a sense of place that sets us apart from a typical suburb of a large city. Our uniqueness comes from our heritage and I am eternally grateful to leadership generations ago who saved the places that matter in Williamson County. We have a very close relationship with the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. That organization does great work preserving our past and curating events that bring vibrancy and meaning to our community. Large companies like Nissan and more recently Hardee’s corporate headquarters are located in Cool Springs, but their families are drawn to Williamson County because of downtown Franklin, Leiper’s Fork and historic Nolensville.

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YW: What do you see are the biggest challenges facing our community in the coming year?

ML: Finding a regional solution to transportation, growing in a sustainable way that maintains the character of our community and attainable housing for all of our residents are challenges we continue to face as a community. We spend a great deal of time working towards solutions to those challenges through our Williamson Forward program to benchmark our community against our peers and learn how they manage transportation, education funding, housing and economic development.

YW: What area of the county do you believe is the next area of growth and what impact will that have on the county as a whole?

ML: I believe you will continue to see commercial and corporate growth in Cool Springs and the I-65 corridor all the way to Spring Hill. There are still plenty of development opportunities in Cool Springs and I believe future development will have a connectivity and mixed-use component that companies want and residents will demand. This type of development will benefit the county by reducing traffic because people will live closer to where they work.

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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SOCIAL | Poloween Photography by Haley Anthony Poloween at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm returned for its third year, bringing guests together for a unique polo match. The day was full of family fun, trick-or-treating, costumes, refreshments and polo. The Superheroes again took on the Villains for the warm-up match, while the main event featured players from University of Kentucky competing against the Franklin Polo Academy. The Franklin Polo Academy is committed to putting on a series of world class arena polo matches that feature top international and local players and also host polo clinics and lessons. The Park at Harlinsdale is a 200-acre park that has been called the most significant historic farm associated with the modern Tennessee Walking Horse industry. To keep up with Franklin Polo Academy’s polo matches, visit franklinpolo.com.

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FRANKLIN FIRST CITY IN TENNESSEE TO ACHIEVE LEED SILVER CERTIFICATION CITY’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY PAYS OFF The City of Franklin announced that it has achieved LEED Silver certification, making it the first city in Tennessee to be certified. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the world’s most widely used green building rating program. Launched in 2016, LEED for Cities enables communities to measure and track fourteen key metrics that include energy, water, waste, transportation, education, health, safety, prosperity and equitability. Performance is tracked through Arc, a digital platform that connects actions and tracks progress using a performance score. Through the program, USGBC has gathered data on cities from across the U.S. and the international community. Franklin performs well in comparison, particularly in the waste, eater, and human experience categories (indicators including household income, education attainment, unemployment rate, public safety, and air quality). Other notable sustainability initiatives by the city include LED parking garage and street lighting retrofits, 1.2 megawatts of installed solar at the wastewater plant, a residential curbside recycling program, significant bicycle and pedestrian improvements and the implementation of a long-term integrated water resources plan. Franklin joins the ranks of Washington D.C., Phoenix, AZ., Arlington, VA., Chicago, IL., San Jose, CA and Lancaster, PA. 58 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | NOVEMBER 2018

BRIDGES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER RECEIVES GRANTS FROM THE HEALING TRUST. Bridges Domestic Violence Center received two grants from The Healing Trust, which awarded funds totaling over $500,000 in its most recent grant cycle. Bridges received a $40,000 operating grant to serve women, men and children affected by domestic violence and a $25,000 sabbatical grant to support its twentyyear founder, Linda Crockett and the interim staff while she takes a well-deserved three-month sabbatical.

The Sabbatical Grants program was created to support CEOs/executive directors of nonprofits who need to take time for renewal in order to continue to effectively serve the nonprofit agencies that they leadi. The mission of The Healing Trust is the sacred work of fostering healing and wholeness for vulnerable populations through strategic investing, philanthropy and advocacy. Recipients of the contributions include non-profit organizations from forty counties in middle Tennessee that focus on advocacy, physical health, mental health, recovery from alcohol and drug abuse or healing from abuse, neglect and violence. This year’s grants bring the collective grant making of The Healing Trust to over $87,000,000 since 2002.

SOCIAL | Healing House Golf Tournament

BUSINESS | The Scoop

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The Scoop continued

The second annual HOPE Golf tournament for Healing Housing was held at the Brentwood Country Club. The rain and gloomy weather did not deter the golf enthusiasts or dampen the spirits of Healing Housing supporters as they played for the cause. Demetria Kalodimos served as honorary chair of this year’s event. Healing Housing is a faith- based transitional living program that serves women in their recovery from addiction through counseling, life skills training the Twelve-step recovery model. The proceeds from the tournament will help provide life-changing opportunities for women in need in Williamson County. To learn more about the program, visit healinghousing.org.

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THE GROVE RESIDENTS RAISE $38,000 FOR PAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Residents of The Grove and parents of Page Middle School hosted a songwriter’s night in August to provide needed technology and school supplies for Williamson County students.

The event raised a total of $38,000 for the cause, nearly doubling its goal of $20,000. In celebration of the community’s generosity, a check was presented to the Page Middle School staff for the total $38,000 raised. Parents additionally voiced their hopes of rallying the community behind the cause annually for a night of music and school spirit. Songwriters for the evening included Shane Minor, Lee Miller and Phil O’Donnell, who have written major hits for artists such as Diamond Rio, Trace Adkins, Blake Shelton and George Strait.

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS 353 SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $644K TO STUDENTS FOR 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization working to improve the quality of life in forty middle Tennessee and three Kentucky counties, announced it is awarding 353 scholarships to 332 individual students pursuing secondary education at accredited schools throughout the United States. A total of $644,000 is being awarded to students from more than ninety-six scholarship funds within The Community Foundation.

Congratulations to the 2018 scholarship recipients from Williamson County: Kelsey Charbonneau: Fred. J. Page High School; Mary Collins: Brentwood Academy; William Dunn: Ravenwood High School; Kaitlin Flippo: Summit High School; Caitlin Frontz: Fairview High School; Arthur Green: Montgomery Bell Academy; Caleb Harris: Brentwood Academy; Cliff Herring: Ravenwood High School; Keegan Hildner: Fred J. Page High School; Sabrina Huffman: Ravenwood High School; Tinah Le: Brentwood High School; Emily MacLeod: Franklin High School; Elliot McClure: Brentwood High School; Kaitlyn Moore: Fred J. Page High School; Chloe Pigue: Fred J. Page High School; Hunter Spivey: Fred J. Page High School; Anika Sutter: Fairview High School and Isaac Way: Brentwood Academy.

The Community Foundation scholarships, established by individuals, companies and civic groups, will assist students with tuition and other school-related expenses. Each year, The Community Foundation scholarship committee reviews applications on behalf of donors who entrust the foundation with administering the annual awards. For more information, call 615.321.4939 or visit cfmt.org.

BUSINESS | The Scoop The Scoop continued WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER AWARDED PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION AND AABB Williamson Medical Center has received Patient Blood Management Certification from The Joint Commission and AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks), making it one of four hospitals in the nation to achieve this status. The certification, awarded for a two-year period, recognizes Williamson Medical Center’s evidence-based, patient-centered approach to optimizing care for patients who may need a blood transfusion. The certification is based on the AABB Standards for a patient blood management program to help hospitals establish a comprehensive patient blood management program. Blood transfusion is one of the most common procedures performed during hospitalization. To elevate its blood management program through certification, the health system underwent a rigorous onsite review on June 12th. During the review, Joint Commission and AABB experts jointly evaluated compliance with patient blood management certification standards. The voluntary certification encompasses all aspects of patient evaluation and clinical management surrounding the transfusion decision-making process. It also can reduce the need for unnecessary transfusions, improve patient outcomes and reduce patients’ length of stay and readmissions. For more information, visit williamsonmedicalcenter.org.

BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY SELECTS HARPETH CONSERVANCY AS INSTITUTION OF EMPHASIS FOR 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR Battle Ground Academy’s Student Council has selected the Harpeth Conservancy as its Institution of Emphasis (IOE) program.

The local non-profit was selected from a pool of applicants that the entire BGA community will partner with for the 2018-19 school year.

The goal of BGA’s program is to educate its students about a specific need in the community that aligns with the school mission.

Throughout the year, BGA will partner with the Harpeth Conservancy to create service opportunities for its students, faculty and staff. In addition, BGA will assist in fundraising for its IOE. As part of the program, the Harpeth Conservancy will have opportunities to address students on campus and provide additional educational opportunities.

The Harpeth Conservancy, formerly known as the Harpeth River Watershed Organization, is a science-based conservation organization dedicated to clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee. Established in 1889, Battle Ground Academy is a co-educational, college preparatory school for grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. More information on the school can be found at battlegroundacademy.org.

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COMMUNITY | Your Charitable Self

The Season of Giving

BY PAIGE ATWELL

There is nothing that quite compares to the magic and excitement of the holiday season.

Many of us can say we are blessed to have a home, family and friends to spend it with, but it’s important to remember that the holidays are also a time for giving back to our community and those in need. We know it’s a busy time of year, so we’ve compiled a list of local organizations that you can easily give your time, money or donations to.

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THE WELL OUTREACH springhillwell.org The Well Outreach began as a food pantry in a local church. In 2009, it began operating as its own entity and now runs off the support of multiple local organizations and supporters.

They are located in Spring Hill but have several donation locations throughout Williamson County, where they accept coin, cash and nonperishable food donations.

COLLEGE GROVE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY collegegroveumc.org This program has operated out of College Grove United Methodist Church for six years.

They are always looking for donations, as well as people to volunteer as shoppers and deliverers on their Saturday morning trips throughout the community.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK secondharvestmidtn.org Second Harvest Food Bank has been serving residents all throughout middle Tennessee since it opened its doors in 1978. Through donations and volunteers, they provide more than twenty-six million meals to families in need.

OUR THRIFT STORE ourthriftstore.org This organization serves from the inside out.

By providing heavily discounted clothing donated by the community, they serve lowincome households in Williamson County.

As a business, they provide jobs for young adults with disabilities. All of their proceeds go towards their GEAR foundation that allows them to expand their programs.

GRACEWORKS graceworksministries.net GraceWorks provides a central location for people in Williamson County to seek food, clothing and financial assistance. They partner with multiple businesses in the community to provide these resources, but they need your help too! They accept donations to their thrift store, and can even arrange pick ups for larger items!

WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER williamsoncountymedicalcenter.org Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center is always seeking donations to better the experience of their patients. You can find a list of acceptable items to donate organized by age on their website.

FRANKLIN FIREFIGHTERS’ TOY AND CLOTHING DRIVE franklinfirefighterscharities.org Each holiday season, the firefighters of Franklin run toy and clothing drives throughout the county. You can also make monetary donations or pick up a tag with a child’s specific request at any Franklin fire station.

BLOOM FAMILY DESIGNS bloomfamilydesigns.com The mission of Bloom Family Designs is to provide beautifully decorated rooms in the homes of foster and newly adopted children.

Each room is uniquely designed at no cost to the family. Bloom Family Designs accepts higher-end nursery furniture, linens and décor in good condition.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE hfhwm.org What’s better than shopping that also gives back? ReStore sells donated furniture and décor at a discounted price. With the funds made from selling these products, ReStore helps Habitat for Humanity build affordable and energy-efficient homes for local families in need.

CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS christmasforkids.org Christmas 4 Kids brings the joy of Christmas to kids who might not otherwise get to experience much of the holiday traditions.

This year, the kids will enjoy a concert, bus tour and shopping day. The organization is always looking for event chaperones, shopping buddies and donations.

These are only a few of the amazing organizations in and around Williamson County that are in need of volunteers and/or donations. Go out into the community to find an organization that reflects something you care about. Enjoy the holidays, and lend a helping hand to others to help them enjoy theirs as well; it’ll warm both of your hearts!

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FEATURE | It’s Your Business

Geared to the People

BY PAIGE ATWELL

If you’ve lived in Williamson County for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of Walker Chevrolet. What you may not know however, is that this third generation, family-owned dealership is one of the oldest businesses in Franklin.

Newton York Walker, a Robertson County resident, came to Franklin as a tire man for a local dealership. It’s here that he met Rosa Helm, who was also working at the dealership as a book keeper.

They later married, and Newton opened his own tire business. Shortly before the great depression, Newton acquired the Chevrolet franchise and opened his store on the corner of First Avenue and East Main Street. Wanting to move his store to Main Street, he purchased a livery stable and converted it into a car dealership, where it remained until the mid-forties.

After Newton’s sudden death, his wife, Rosa Helm

Walker, took over the dealership in August of 1932. At the time, she was one of only three female Chevrolet dealers in the country. Even through the midst of the great depression, she successfully ran the business until 1955, when their son, William H. Walker, returned from the air force and took over.

As Franklin grew in size, so did the business. Over the years, Walker Chevrolet has moved from First Avenue to the Square, to Main Street, Columbia Avenue and now to Carothers. Today, the dealership is run by Billy Walker, the grandson of Newton York Walker and son of William H. Walker. It is the only familyowned dealership in Williamson County.

“When you own a dealership locally, it gives you a chance to personalize your services,” explained Billy. “My family has always been right here at the store. We’re not remote operators like some of the multi-dealers. We’ve always been on site and I think that’s made a difference to a lot of people.”

So, what do those services look like? For Walker Chevrolet, it starts with the people. As a family business, it’s crucial to them that they hire people that meet their values and expectations. In turn, they are able to provide honest, personalized service.

“Some dealerships have the goal to just sell as much as they can, even if it’s at the expense of the customer,” says Brock Daly, General Manager. “Here, relationships are

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number one. The salesman sells the first car, but good service sells the second, third and fourth.”

And they certainly do keep coming back. In fact, most of their family clientele are third and fourth generation customers. Perhaps that is because, along with their reputation for unbeatable customer service, Walker Chevrolet is known for their contributions to the community.

“We’re truly a local business and we value our relationships with Williamson Countians. We’ve always been involved in every aspect of the community in one way or another, it’s always been important to our family,” says Billy. “What I enjoy the most and what I’ve gotten out of it is the relationships you make with people along the way.”

Throughout the years, Walker Chevrolet has contributed to several Williamson County organizations such as United Way, Red Cross, Williamson County Schools, the Franklin Rodeo, Rotary, Boy Scouts and WillCo. From community contributions, to sales and repairs, Walker Chevrolet prides itself on being able to do it all. Although you may think it’s focus is on cars, they see it as a business based more on people and relationships.

“We do this with the customer in mind and a focus of making life-long relationships,” says Brock. “We do business in a way that makes you want to come back.”

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Event dates begin on Saturday, December 1 and continue December 2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23.

SOCIAL | Bone Bash

Photography by K. York The Arthritis Foundation of Tennessee hosted their annual Bone Bash Gala at Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin. The Halloween-themed party and fundraiser raised $45,000 to benefit the Foundation’s work to support the 1.3 million adults and 6,000 children in Tennessee that suffer from the disease. The costume-themed affair was a ghoulishly fun evening with DJ Robert Luke luring the crowd to the dance floor with his funky tunes and items such as a Bruce Springsteen signed guitar, encouraging guests to bid on auction items. The Arthritis Foundation helps those who suffer with the disease to conquer their everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, while also working diligently to find a cure. For more information about the Arthritis Foundation, visit arthritis.org.

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BUSINESS | We’re in the Money

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Few relationships are quite as important as the one you have with your financial institution. However, as your business grows, it’s important that they grow with you. Let’s explore some of the services you need to succeed.

PERSONALIZED SERVICE You deserve a bank that gets to know you AND your business. If you feel as if you are simply another account number, it may be time to switch to a bank with a more personal approach.

FAST LOAN DECISIONS Picture this: you come across an opportunity with the potential to expand your business with a quick turnaround deadline. Quick loan decisions, like those provided by Franklin Synergy Bank’s Express Loans, enable business owners to get approved for the funds they need in minutes.

PAYMENT & DEPOSIT SERVICES With the world shifting toward paperless payments, you need a bank that can move at your speed. Whether ACH solutions, bill pay, card pay, lock box, mobile and remote deposits or wire transfers, your financial institution should help you manage your payables and deposits efficiently.

ACCOUNT SWEEPS Real-time treasury is becoming a trend that requires greater automation than many businesses have the capacity to manage alone. A bank with intuitive sweep services can help by maximizing your interest earned while minimizing interest paid.

FRAUD PROTECTION Fraud has the potential to impact more than just your business and personal finances. Choose a bank that is actively working to keep all your information secured with fraud controls such as Positive Pay and identity theft services to help protect all of your financial assets.

If you have outgrown your current banking relationship, talk to a trusted financial advisor today to discover a better side of commercial banking.

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LIFESTYLE | Up The Road

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All aboard! It’s time for everyone to take their seat on the great adventure to the North Pole to see Santa Claus… And now you can get your seat on the official THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides! The train rides are provided by and licensed by Rail Events Inc., on behalf of Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Rail Events, Inc. has held the exclusive license to operate THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom - providing a unique and one-of-a-kind experience based on the popular Christmas film, THE POLAR EXPRESS. THE POLAR EXPRESS film is based on Chris Van Allsburg’s classic Christmas picture book, which tells the story of a boy who takes a magical Christmas Eve train ride to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa. First published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1985, The Polar Express became an instant family favorite and has sold more than twelve-million copies worldwide. In 1986, it won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for Illustration.

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers relive the magic of the story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™.

Once onboard the train, hot chocolate and treats are served by dancing chefs as passengers read along with the classic children’s book. Santa and his helpers greet passengers at the North Pole and then board the train, where each child is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell.

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Sky Hatton is the youngest CEO in middle Tennessee. In fact, she might be the youngest CEO ever. At just four-years-old, Sky is the creator of Sky Hatton Cupcakes.

Sky’s two-year-old brother, James, might have the hardest job of all. “He’s kind of created his own role, because he seems to try every cupcake that has ever been created,” says James.

Sky has always been a lover of all things pretty and pink, but when you add it to a cupcake, she loves it even more. During tea parties, her favorite dessert to include were cupcakes, and she loved watching Cupcake Boss and Cupcake Wars with her grandmother.

With the whirlwind of success in just three months, running the business has taken some getting used to. The family still gets excited when they get to go into a business and see her logo.

Sharing a love for cupcakes and baking, Sky and her grandmother, Sharmnitta Hatton, began baking and selling cupcakes every other weekend as a way to earn money to put towards a college fund. Within months, however, their part time business became a full-time gig.

After partnering with a local food truck to sell cupcakes at the Maury County Fair and only selling one out of three dozen, most might have felt discouraged. But ironically enough, this was the moment that James Hatton, Sky’s father, knew it would eventually be a success. “I had read so many stories of people who started off in similar situations and work through it to become successful,” explains James. “I just believe the worst situations produce the greatest results.”

And he was right. After just three months in business, Sky Hatton Cupcakes now partners with nine different locations throughout the community that carry their cupcakes - and they plan to be in more by the end of the year. They also cater to parties and corporate events.

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“What people don’t know is that Sky is very serious about her business,” explains James.

“She just learned how to count to 100 so she loves helping out with inventory and counts.”

“What people don’t know is that Sky is very serious about her business. She just learned how to count to 100 so she loves helping out with inventory and counts.” cupcakes,” says James. “There’s no order too big or too small for us to fill.”

The best part about the business is that it’s something the whole family enjoys, as they each have a role. Sky is the CEO and creator of all of the flavors they offer. While the whole family offers ideas, she has the final say. James meets with potential clients and works on expanding the business, while Sky’s mother, Yolanda ensures that everyday activities of a four-year-old, such as

They offer a wide variety of cupcakes, all made from scratch. From their famous banana pudding cupcake, to peach cobbler, Mississippi mud, cotton candy, carrot cake and gluten free options, there is a cupcake to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.

“There has been so much love and support from our community,” says James. “We stayed in the neighborhood where I was raised so we can start the change it needs and hopefully draw more businesses to join us as we continue to hopefully inspire others to follow their dreams of being business owners.”

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SOCIAL | Waltrip Brothers Championship Dinner

Photography by K. York The Waltrip Brothers Championship Dinner kicked off their ninth annual Charity Championship’s two-day fundraiser benefiting Motor Racing Outreach in October at The Factory At Franklin. Over 500 supporters, fans and friends gathered for the Champion’s Dinner, featuring auctions with autographed sports memorabilia, a Feed the Children eighteenwheeler filled with supplies, two Strider Adopt-A-Bike Programs to any school of the winner’s choice and a six-day package to the Kentucky Derby. The stage rocked with performances by the Ray Sekulow Band, New Song and country legend Clint Black. The Waltrip Brothers Charity Championship has raised over $3.5 million for MRO and other charities.

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COMMUNITY | Your Education

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD

The National Association of Independent Schools has done research to suggest that parents who are looking at independent schools are counting on the schools to get one of four jobs done. This information should resonate with parents looking at all options as well. Job One is to help the parents help their child overcome obstacles.

Job Two is to help the parents fulfill their child’s potential in a values-aligned community. Job Three is to help the parents develop the child into a well-rounded person who will impact the world. Lastly, Job Four is to help the parents realize their plan for their talented child. Knowing the job you want a school to do for your child is a good first step in choosing the right school for your child and your family.

BY ROBIN GOERTZ

With the start of the school year safely behind us, it’s a time when schools actually begin to plan for the coming year. Fall is a busy time for open houses, admissions or preview days and general invitations to “come take a peek.” With schools thinking ahead, it’s also a good time for parents to do the same. Whether you are considering Kindergarten for your child, preparing for a move to middle or high school or perhaps even discussing changing schools or homeschooling, there is much to consider. Starting with: What is best for my child?

Parents should ask themselves what the educational goals are for their child and how best to partner with a school to accomplish those goals. As families look at schools, it is important to consider many things. What opportunities and choices will my child have at this school?

If playing a sport or participating in an activity is important, will my child be able to get involved? How will a school work with my child and his or her learning style? If college is what parents want for their child, does the school have a counseling program that will aid in the college admission process and help a student build an academic and extracurricular resume that will help an application stand out?

Beyond educational goals, parents may have additional aspirations for their child’s development. Questions to consider may include: Does the school strive to educate the whole child with character development programs? Does the school encourage self-advocacy skills for the students or create an environment where students are given the opportunity to fulfill or even exceed demonstrated expectations? A child is only educated once, so it certainly makes sense to try to find the best environment for that child to learn, grow and become the best version of him or herself.

Parents should ask themselves what the educational goals are for their child and how best to partner with a school to accomplish those goals.

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In a world that is changing faster than ever before, education cannot be a static process.

We are fortunate to live in a community that values education. It also provides numerous educational options and opportunities for our children through a strong public school system and a variety of independent and private schools. Prioritize what it is you want for your child and ask each school how it can help meet the needs of your child and your family.

ROBIN GOERTZ

Robin Goertz has been the Director of Enrollment Management at Battle Ground Academy for eight years.

COMMUNITY | News From the Schools

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WCS BOASTS HIGHEST AP PARTICIPATION IN TN Williamson County Schools continues to lead the State in Advanced Placement (AP) exam participation. According to The College Board, 5,378 WCS students participated in at least one AP exam last school year, which is more than any other district in Tennessee.

It’s also more than a seven percent increase from the previous year.

“Increasing access to Advanced Placement courses supports our strategic planning goal to increase post-secondary opportunities for students,” said Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney. “We have more students passing more AP exams than ever before, which opens doors to college credits and potential scholarships.”

RAVENWOOD HIGH TEACHER RECEIVES AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Ravenwood High biology teacher Lance Wilson is showing excellence in the classroom and is being recognized for it.

Wilson is the recipient of the 2017-18 Cyndy Howes Award. The award is given to one Ravenwood High faculty member each year who represents former teacher Cyndy Howes’ excellence as an educator, leader and mentor. “Lance Wilson embodies the qualities of teacher leadership,” said RHS Principal Dr. Pam Vaden. “His professional development workshops for RHS teachers have been extremely helpful.” In addition to teaching biology, Wilson is also the Science Department Chair and leads the biology team as the curriculum leader. “Lance is an educator, mentor and leader in our school and has been for sixteen years,” said Dr. Vaden.

ART STUDENTS DECORATE NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE Each year, the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. is surrounded by smaller trees representing each state and territory. Only one school gets to decorate the Tennessee state tree.

This year, Fairview Middle School was chosen from a pool of teachers across the state. State of the Arts Program Director & Fine Arts Coordinator Todd Shipley contacted FMS art teacher Michelle Vinci about nominations.“I nominated other teachers in other districts, and I thought I might as well throw our hat in the ring,” said Michelle.

After doing some research, more than twenty students in the school’s art club worked for four days to create ornaments that represented Tennessee. “I’m so excited for these kids,” said Michelle. “This is a one-shot opportunity.”

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BY GINGER JONES

We all have different relationships with money and, more than likely, it is based on how we learned about money as we grew up.

I have never met a parent who didn’t want their child to have a healthy relationship with money. But how do we as parents set that up? How do we teach children lessons about something that so many adults still struggle with? I believe one way parents can impact their child’s relationship with money is to give an allowance. I know many people approach allowances in many different ways and a quick blog or Pinterest search can help you review some ways that allowances have worked for some families.

It can be easy for a young child to believe that money does grow on trees if they don’t have a sense of what it takes to work for it or to save up for a more expensive purchase. Giving your child an allowance and talking them through the points above can create the beginnings of a positive relationship with money for your child.

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Giving an allowance teaches your child about saving vs. spending. Providing your child with the ability to save and spend as they see fit with their own funds will give them the opportunity to make mistakes. Buyer’s remorse is a powerful teacher. Let them learn with an $8 watch as a kid vs. a $40,000 car as an adult.

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Giving an allowance teaches your children the responsibility of work and money. Some families don’t tie allowance to work, but in our house, we do. Extra money can be earned for work above and beyond what our contract for the allowance states, but it is important to me for my children to learn that you have to put work in order to be compensated.

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Giving an allowance makes your child consider purchases. I can’t think of a better way to teach wants vs. needs that by having your child in a position to buy or save for things they want. We as parents are meeting their needs so when you get the “aw man that’s not fair” comment when you don’t buy them something, it is really nice to come back with “well you can use your money to buy it.”

Things that make your child go “hmmmmm.”

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Giving an allowance teaches financial literacy. What does it mean to go into debt? What does it mean to budget?

What does interest mean? What is a loan? When you give an allowance you open up the possibility for conversations where these things can be discussed and explored. The concept of money becomes a part of their lives early on.

The following are the reasons that giving an allowance to your child is an important choice to consider:

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SOCIAL | Halloween on West Main Street Photography by Paige Atwell With thousands of trick-or-treaters flocking to downtown Franklin, there is nothing quite like Halloween on West Main Street! The Franklin Police Department shut down West Main Street from seventh to eleventh avenues to let everyone enjoy the Halloween festivities. Children and families in costume ran from house to house, enjoying the festive and over-the-top decorations, candy and friends while Franklin Police Department handed out free glow sticks to participants.

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Holly McAdams loves spending the Christmas holidays at her family’s cozy cabin, with its little red door and twinkling lights, tucked in the snowy hills outside Nashville. But this year will be different. Someone unexpected is joining them… After Holly and her beloved Nana struggle through a snow storm to reach the cabin, they discover gorgeous and wealthy Joseph Barnes, who has been renting the cabin for the last few weeks, is now snowed in. And it looks like he’ll be staying for the holidays.

Determined to make the best of the surprise situation, Holly tries to bring everyone together by baking delicious treats and decorating the cabin with plenty of festive sparkle. She finds herself growing close to handsome Joseph, who is unlike anyone she’s ever met before, even if Nana isn’t so keen on the dashing stranger with the mysterious past. But charming and irresistible musician Rhett Burton is also back in town. Thrown into close proximity with the person who used to be her best friend and the man who broke her heart, Holly realizes it’s time to face her feelings and figure out what she really wants from her life. But to complicate things, both Joseph and Rhett have secrets to reveal…

Will Holly be able to find herself and the love she’s always dreamed of this Christmas?

Discover the joy of Christmas in this gorgeous novel – set in middle Tennessee’s Leiper’s Fork community and celebrating the importance of friendship, the magic of love and finding happiness by being true to yourself.

Author Jenny Hale is a USA Today and Amazon best-selling author of romantic women’s fiction. The film adaptation of her novel, Coming Home for Christmas, was part of Hallmark Channel’s 2017 lineup.

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SOCIAL | The Huff Project Photography by K. York The Huff Project hosted the first Singer Songwriter Night at The Factory at Franklin’s Jamison Theatre. Stephen Huff, a Williamson County High School teacher who was diagnosed with stage four inoperable lung cancer at the age of twenty-nine, took the stage to share his story with the audience. In four short months, with the help of family and friends, this fundraiser was put together with some of Nashville’s top singer songwriters including Wynn Varble, Wade Hayes, Marti Dodson, Jeremy Bussey, Tony Lane, David Lee, Billy Montana, Randy Montana and Erin Enderlin donating their time to perform. It was an unforgettable evening of great music, moving stories and HOPE. All proceeds from the evening will support The Huff Project. The vision that through investing in innovative research the development of successful treatment options will continue and one day a cure will be found for those diagnosed with lung cancer. To find out more about Stephen’s story and The Huff Project, visit thehuffproject.com.

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FEATURE | The Holidays with Martina McBride

From the Kitchen to the Stage Entertainment super-star, Martina McBride, is kicking off the most festive time of year with the release of It’s the Holiday Season. The nine-song holiday set was released on October 19th. In conjunction, Martina is continuing her The Joy of Christmas Tour tradition, this time adding songs from the new album and bringing to life the big band and orchestral sounds by using local symphonies on each stop.

“When I stood in the studio listening to that thirty-eight piece band play, I knew I wanted to take it on the road. I am so excited to bring this music to life on stage and bring some of the joy of the season to people. Performing with the symphonies will be such a grand and unique experience for me. I can’t wait!” says Martina.

The limited holiday run includes three nights at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, and nothing quite says Christmas in Nashville than a night with a country music icon.

“This is the coolest Christmas album I’ve ever heard, but at the same time, it is an instant classic,” says Jon Loba, EVP BBR Music Group.

For this album, Martina collaborated with the late Patrick “Pat” Williams, who arranged a set of classic Christmas songs with accompaniment from more than thirty-five world-class musicians at the famed Capitol Studio in Los Angeles and Blackbird Studio in Nashville. This release follows her 1998 multi-platinum White Christmas.

“I am so excited to bring this music to life on stage and bring some of the joy of the season to people.”

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“It’s been exactly twenty years since I released White Christmas. With that album, I wanted to make it classic and something that would stand the test of time, which I feel like it has done. I wanted to accomplish the same thing with It’s the Holiday Season, but with a different feel,” says Martina. “So, I decided to make most of the album with a big-band swing vibe that takes you back to the Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald records. We recorded more of the pop Christmas numbers that lend themselves to that kind of feel rather than focusing on the hymns like we did with White Christmas. I think they are great companion pieces, and my hope is that they will both be enjoyed for years to come.”

Bring the family and experience the magic for yourself at The Nashville Symphony from November 29th through December 1st.

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As a music mega-star, Martina McBride has entertained fans with her songs for years, becoming country music royalty. Outside the studio, Martina finds creative inspiration by preparing meals and perfect menus for her family and close friends, such as Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill and Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman.

Now, she is giving Food Network viewers a glimpse of how she entertains at home, sharing her recipes and cooking tips that make her the queen of the kitchen on the new series Martina’s Table, premiering on Sunday, November 18th.

“Martina McBride has shared her love of music for years, impressing audiences around the globe and earning industry accolades. Now, she is sharing her passion for cooking and entertaining with fans, showcasing even more of her impressive talents in the kitchen,” said Courtney White, general manager and executive vice president, programming for Food Network and HGTV. “With her creative recipes and inviting personality, everyone will feel welcome at Martina’s table.”

Whether it’s a birthday celebration for one

her Midwestern, country roots as she cooks up delicious dish after dish, including a full Thanksgiving menu at home, a Mexicanthemed spread for a special birthday gathering, a casual holiday brunch with a few famous friends and more. From a classic roast turkey recipe to a modern-day take on hummus, Martina has crowd-pleasing recipes you can make at home for your friends and family gatherings to make your own tasty memories!

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of her daughters or a buffet-style menu catered for her band and road crew, Martina’s Table is a place where tasty memories are made. Martina’s Table is produced by Nashvillebased company, Heart Bridge Media.

“I’ve always had a passion for cooking and love to cook for my friends and family,” says Martina McBride.

“Having a show on Food Network is a dream come true. We’ve filmed the first season and it’s been so fun and exciting to be able to share some of my favorite recipes and stories.”

Over the course of the season, Martina’s recipes are inspired by

cookbook, Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist For Real Life. The all season menu includes nearly 300 pages of family recipes and new creations from her own kitchen.

“When I find a delicious recipe, I can’t wait to share it, just like when I find a great song,” says Martina. “So I’m excited to share what I am cooking right now in my own kitchen for my family and friends. These are some of my very favorite recipes I’ve created since the last book, as well as some family recipes that have been handed down to me. I feel like this book has a good balance of health-conscious dishes and a few recipes for when you want to splurge, which represents the way I eat in real life,” she adds.

Between cooking for family and friends and filming a television series, you wouldn’t think Martina would have time for much else.

However, even that can’t get in the way of her getting in the holiday spirit.

LIFESTYLE | Arts & Culture

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

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A Christmas Carol A longtime favorite on the Pull-Tight stage, A Christmas Carol makes a triumphant return! For many of us, Christmas isn’t Christmas without the opportunity to see some form of this beloved story, but how to keep it fresh? For the first time, Pull-Tights presents this live, 1940s radio broadcast version of the Dickens classic, in which a small group of actors brings the story to life complete with vintage commercials, live sound effects and musical underscoring to lead Scrooge through his journey of discovering the true meaning of Christmas and life.

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast You’ve seen it as an animated classic, you’ve loved it as a live-action film, and this season you’ll be wholly enchanted by Studio Tenn’s trademark, eye-popping spin on Disney’s “tale as old as time.” Bring the whole family to Franklin for the holiday’s most magical outing, and delight in the adventures of Belle and the Beast as they discover the true meaning of beauty.

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White Christmas This holiday season, discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Start with a timeless tale of joy and goodwill, fill it with classic Irving Berlin songs, top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow and come see Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! It’s a must-see classic in a lavish musical that The New York Times says to “put on your wish list.” Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written! Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical.

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Home Alone in Concert with The Nashville Symphony What better way to enjoy your favorite Christmas movie than with the music of The Nashville Symphony? This hilarious and heartwarming holiday tradition is perfect for the whole family. Experience John Williams’ delightful score performed live while the movie is shown on the big screen.

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Gaylord Opryland Resort’s A Country Christmas You and your family will marvel at more than three million holiday lights and acres of magnificent decorations, plus spectacular holiday activities and events that are sure to get you in the spirit of the season and create lasting family memories. Opening December 1st is SoundWaves, an upscale water experience featuring four acres of combined indoor and outdoor water attractions! Other events include the annual ICE! exhibit, tubing, a feast with the Grinch, ice skating, gingerbread decorating and more!

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MONTHLY | Did You Know?

History of Thanksgiving Believe it or not, there was no turkey on the first Thanksgiving! Historians say that settlers more than likely ate whatever meat they could hunt, such as deer, venison or duck.

They did have pumpkins, but it definitely wasn’t the sweet, savory pumpkin pie that we all enjoy today!

Of all the holidays we celebrate, Thanksgiving has, by far, become one of the biggest! While Thanksgiving Day today includes family, football, Black Friday shopping and plenty of turkey, it certainly didn’t start out this way. We’ve come a long way since the first Thanksgiving!

The first Thanksgiving took place in the fall of 1621.

Instead of watching football and parades after the meal, people sang, danced and played games with one another to celebrate the first Thanksgiving.

Traditionally, settlers would celebrate harvests by praying and fasting.

On the first Thanksgiving, however, the Wampanoag tribe joined them and turned it into the big dinner that we now celebrate today!

Instead of being one meal, the first Thanksgiving actually lasted for about a week.

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