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Mask wearing? Well that’s a sore subject as well, at least in my house. And quite frankly, I am not in favor (again bring on the judgement) and have cried tears and prayed fervently over putting one on my seven year old. When it came down to a decision of whether to send her back to school, as we are blessed to be able to do, or refute mask wearing on children – I gave in. That’s what it felt like and my heart hurt. But the joy of that first day back, back with her friends, and teachers and her world as she knew it before they were all ripped from it in March – was somewhat of a consolation to my mommy pain. I am grieving too though, aren’t you? I know, people are grieving loved ones lost to this virus, and I am so very lucky that we have not had to do that. But my grief comes from a place of sheer disbelief, which melts into panic, as I hear words like normal, applied to the way we are living right now. It’s NOT normal and I am sorry but to believe so, or accept so, is simply not something I am prepared to do. I have come to terms with the fact of our situation in a pandemic, but I will not accept it as normal. It’s not normal – it’s
exceptional circumstances unlike any most Holding my new niece, Lillian Lucille. of us have ever known. We will make it through and come out better on the other side; we will learn something; we will find the silver lining and turn bad into good: But we will not make this our normal. I won’t anyway.
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Raise the Roofs friendsoffranklinparks.org The ninth-annual Friends of Franklin Parks (FOFP) “Raise the Roofs” will be held virtually ‘with a twist’ on September 27th in the early evening. Prior to the virtual viewing party, attendees will have the opportunity to kick things off with a self-guided driving tour through the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, showcasing the beautiful park amenities and past, present and future projects that FOFP has helped bring to fruition within the park. At the conclusion of the tour, attendees will pick up a picnic box to enjoy during the virtual watch party.
Great Futures Gala 5pm-9pm | bgcmt.org Join a special evening at the Great Futures Gala with Motown legend Smokey Robinson. This event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee and the more than 4,300 youth they serve. In addition to his fifty year music career and status as an R&B icon, Smokey Robinson is a Boys & Girls Clubs’ alumnus. He was one of the major songwriters and producers for Motown, penning several hit singles such as Who’s Loving You, My Guy, The Way You Do The Things You Do, My Girl, Get Ready and Ain’t That Peculiar. Get your tickets today for this amazing event!
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Real Estate & Home, Fall Fashion and More! The October issue of Your Williamson will feature all things Real Estate & Home, with
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LOCAL LEADERS WILL RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS IN THE FIGHT TO END BREAST CANCER The American Cancer Society is pleased to announce community leaders Rashed Fakhruddin and Derrick Mason, Sr. as co-chairs of the American Cancer Society Real Men Wear Pink 2020 campaign. Now in its third year, the campaign has raised a total of $153,860. Rashed is an engineering supervisor at NES and director of community partnerships for the Islamic Center of Nashville. He’s also a powerful advocate for women. “Breast cancer, just like domestic violence, does not differentiate the victims based on zip code, ethnicity, socio-economic status, faith, education level, etc., as it impacts any one at any time and any place,” said Rashed. “I want to do my part to help change the rate at which we are finding victims impacted by breast cancer through awareness and more money poured into research.” Derrick, a retired NFL All Pro wide receiver, played fifteen seasons with the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens. He’s the father of two beautiful children, Bailee and Derrick, and two girl boxers, Ginger and Lexi. “I chose to co-chair the Real Men Wear Pink campaign because I watched my mom battle cancer for seven years until it finally took her life in 2014,” said Derrick. “No one should have to helplessly watch a loved one fight this horrible disease. So, I will do my part to ensure that one day there’s a cure!” As co-chairs, Rashed and Derrick will provide executive leadership to Nashville’s campaign throughout the month of October and spearhead the process of nominating local men to take a leadership role in the fight against breast cancer. In addition to wearing pink and raising awareness about breast cancer, Real Men Wear Pink participants will be raising funds to support the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer programs. 18 SEPTEMBER 2020
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Every dollar raised helps save lives from breast cancer through early detection and prevention, innovative breast cancer research and patient support. Each Real Men Wear Pink participant accepts a fundraising challenge and will compete to be the top fundraiser among his peers by the end of the campaign. Throughout October, participants will encourage community members to take action in the fight against breast cancer by wearing pink and raising funds. According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2020, an estimated 279,100 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and an estimated 42,170 will die from the disease this year. In Tennessee, 5,760 women will be diagnosed this year, and 950 will die from the disease. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, and it is the most common cancer diagnosed in women other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the American Cancer Society is attacking cancer from every angle. Visit cancer. org for more information. For more information about breast cancer or the Real Men Wear Pink campaign in Nashville, contact Debbie Thomas at debbie.d.thomas@cancer.org.
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WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDING COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS
Our Health & Wellness issue is brought to you by Williamson Medical Center every year, and we are proud to have our community medical center provide incredible and informative content for this issue. Williamson Medical Center has been a pillar of our region for over sixty years, with an impressive tradition and commitment to not only providing exceptional healthcare services to hundreds of thousands of patients, but also an overall dedication to the wellbeing of our community. As our once rural community has grown and evolved into the burgeoning region it is today, so too has Williamson Medical Center developed and advanced its services to meet the needs of the area it serves. Ranking in the top ten percent of hospitals nationwide for overall surgical care and patient safety, Williamson Medical Center is a sophisticated regional medical center that offers an array of specialized services with the ability to treat and heal the most complex medical conditions. Their medical providers consist of more than 750 highly skilled board-certified physicians who bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise to our region, supported by a staff of 1,800 employees.
Their expansive medical campus now includes, among other things, twenty-two state-of-the-art operating rooms, including roboticassisted surgeries; an accredited breast health center; an award winning obstetrics and NICU; comprehensive emergency services for both adult and pediatric patients, a limited-stay children’s unit, outpatient imaging services and an orthopaedic center of excellence at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee. Receive exemplary care from compassionate staff and medical professionals, all in your hometown backyard at Williamson Medical Center. Explore their website at williamsonmedicalcenter. org for more information.
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Health & Wellness
EMBRACING WOMEN’S HEALTH IN 2020 WITH WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER Donald Webb, CEO of Williamson Medical Center invites you to join WMC as they Embrace Women’s Health in 2020 Make plans to “attend” on Thursday, October 15, 2020 – A Virtual Event Featuring Dr. Rebecca Baskin, M.D. Breast Surgeon with Williamson Medical Center Dr. Baskin will discuss Breast Cancer Screening and the Roles of Breast Density, Genetic Testing and New Technologies, including: • Screening recommendations for low risk and high risk individuals
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• How breast density affects Mammogram imaging and recommendations • Genetic testing and how results affect screening recommendations • Technology uses for dense tissue and higher risk women – 3D Tomosynthesis and MRI There will also be a look back at the year beginning with a dedication day for the Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center at Williamson Medical Center Please RSVP to Suzanne Lake: slake@wmed.org The event will be offered for viewing on Thursday, October 15, 2020 and anyone interested must RSVP to receive the link to attend. Breast Health Center 4601 Carothers Parkway Suite 150 Franklin, TN 37067 615.595.4570
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Health & Wellness
Williamson Medical Center – Breast Health Center
Williamson Medical Center Renames Nationally Accredited Breast Health Center in Honor of Generous Donor “We also offer a Breast Health Navigator program that provides specialized nurses to support our breast cancer patients with warmth and consistency throughout treatment and recovery,” he said. Williamson Medical Center recently announced an expansion and renovation of its Breast Health Center that serves thousands of patients each year. The Breast Health Center, nationally recognized as a center of excellence, has also been renamed The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center at Williamson Medical Center to honor a generous donor and cancer survivor who received treatment there.
“I believe women receive the best possible care at The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center not only because of the experience, expertise and technology we offer,” said Dr. Rebecca Baskin, breast surgeon and breast cancer survivor. “But the real differentiator, I believe, is the care, compassion and understanding we offer throughout a patient’s cancer journey.”
Local leaders, physicians, trustees and friends recently joined Mr. Cal Turner, Jr. and Turner’s sister Laura Dugas, for the unveiling of the expanded center now named in their honor. Turner and Dugas lost their mother to breast cancer in 1988. Turner said it was an easy decision to help with the hospital’s capital campaign. “We had to support the important work the Breast Health Center is doing,” he said. “The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center offers a highly-advanced program for diagnosing and treating virtually any breast health issue,” said Donald Webb, chief executive officer at Williamson Medical Center. “We offer patients the most advanced breast imaging technology available with an expert staff who offer compassionate, convenient care with rapid results. Our staff and physicians are committed to reducing patient anxiety and ensuring patients obtain information and answers as quickly as possible, often the same day.”
The Breast Health Center and breast health diagnostic imaging expansion included the purchase of new sophisticated threedimensional tomography and upgrades to existing technology to provide clearer, more detailed images for precise diagnosis and stereotactic breast biopsies. The addition of three-dimensional tomography capability combined with a recently acquired 3.0 Tesla MRI and other advanced diagnostic technology allows patients to receive the full scope of breast imaging exams in one location. The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center is conveniently located across the hall from the Williamson Medical Center Outpatient Imaging Center, providing breast health patients with an exceptionally seamless experience for screening, diagnostic and treatment services. Accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the Outpatient Imaging Center offers breast health patients: • Genius™3D Mammography™ with SmartCurve™ system for added comfort
Education and early detection are critically important in finding breast cancer early when it is most treatable, she said. The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center in Franklin is recognized nationally as a center of excellence. It is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and has also received the 2019 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Breast Centers for the fourth year in a row.
• Upright Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, providing a more comfortable biopsy experience • Breast Ultrasound • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy • 3.0 Tesla, Wide Bore MRI to include MRI Guided Breast Biopsy The Breast Health Center itself has been expanded by 1, 600 square feet to provide additional space for examinations, oneon-one breast health navigation education and counseling, and genetic and dietary counseling. YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 21
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Health & Wellness
Williamson Medical Center
Ergonomic Stretches to Keep You Pain Free While Working From Home Increasingly, more people are working from home to stay productive while practicing social distancing. However, some common practices that result from turning your home into an office could be causing pain, especially in the neck, back, hips, legs and hands. Thankfully, these conditions are preventable and treatable, and we’re here to share some tips and ergonomic stretches to make sure you’re feeling your best as you’re working from home.
MAKE SURE YOUR WORKPLACE SUPPORTS YOUR NECK AND BACK Many people working from home don’t have a dedicated office space, and it’s tempting to work from the couch or bed. While this may seem more comfortable than sitting at a chair and table, it can be harmful for your neck and back. A good rule to follow is making sure the top of your screen is at eye level when sitting erect, and you are sitting in a chair that gives you some lumbar support. If your chair has no lumbar support, use a small pillow in the natural curve of your lower back to accomplish this. Try to adjust your chair and workstation to allow for the “rule of 90s” (90 degree bend at knee, hip and elbows) to decrease joint and muscle strain. Sitting straight will help prevent neck, shoulder and lower-back strain that can occur from slouching.
INCORPORATE ERGONOMIC STRETCHES INTO YOUR ROUTINE NECK AND BACK If you are feeling neck pain, try tilting your head from side to side, followed with nodding and gently shaking your head a few times. To ease back pain, try rolling your shoulders forward and backward, or extending your arms to your sides and squeezing your 22 SEPTEMBER 2020
shoulder blades together for a few seconds. Stretch your lower back by standing and reaching both arms toward the ceiling, and tilt to the right and left to stretch your sides. HIPS Staying seated for too long can tighten your hips, causing uncomfortable tension. For relief, stand and cross one leg over the other and reach down to touch your bottom knee. Repeat this stretch on the other side. FEET AND CALVES If your legs and feet are feeling numb or stiff, a calf stretch can help. Stand tall and place one foot a large step behind the other. Slowly bend your front knee while pushing your back heel into the ground and keeping your back knee straight. Hold for ten seconds and repeat on the other side. To relieve ankle soreness, lift your leg while in a seated position and rotate the foot a few times. HAND AND WRIST Working from home is a great opportunity to work on writing projects, but typing on a keyboard or writing on a notepad for
long periods of time could cause hand and wrist pain or even produce carpal tunnel syndrome. For some soothing ergonomic stretches, try extending your arms in front of you and gently tilting your wrist to the left and right. Another good stretch is extending one arm and using your other hand to gently flex and extend your fingers. STAY ACTIVE IF POSSIBLE Sitting in one position for an extended period of time could cause pain in your legs and especially your hips. We recommend getting up to move around every hour and developing a workout routine, even if it’s as simple as going for a fifteen-minute walk. GET HELP IF YOU’RE EXPERIENCING PERSISTENT PAIN If you’ve tried the stretching exercises and tips above and are still experiencing pain, call The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee at 615.791.2630 or schedule an appointment online with a physician at boneandjointtn.org.
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Health & Wellness
Williamson Medical Center
Robot-Assisted Hernia Repair Speeds Recovery and Eases Pain BY TIMOTHY JOHNSON, M.D., M.S.
An estimated 1 million hernia repairs are performed each year in the United States, making it one of the most common surgical procedures. Surgeons at Williamson Medical Center are using advanced, robot-assisted surgical techniques to help many of those hernia repair patients avoid a large incision and have less recovery time. Enhanced-view, totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) hernia repair is a minimally invasive procedure that involves using three–five small incisions to allow the insertion of robotic surgical tools to aid surgeons in the repair of a hernia, according to Timothy Johnson, M.D., a general surgeon at Williamson Medical Center. “This robot-assisted technique allows us to replicate the durability of a traditional open hernia repair procedure while offering the patient a faster recovery, less pain and less risk of infection than with a larger open incision,” he said. A hernia occurs when there is a defect in the body’s normal anatomy. These defects can occur anywhere but happen most often in the musculature of the abdomen, and commonly occur after a prior surgery. Hernias can be quite painful and in the most extreme of situations an organ, intestine or fatty tissue can squeeze through the defect and even get stuck there. “Hernia repair involves returning the displaced tissues to their proper position, and closing the defect of the hernia,” said Dr. Johnson. “That is often done using a surgical mesh that serves as a strengthening and supportive scaffold as the tissue regrows.” “The robot gives the surgeon amazing visualization of the surgical field so that we can perform very precise surgery in a small space,” he said.
According to Johnson, patients recover much more quickly and have far less post-surgical pain following the eTEP procedure. Most of them leave the hospital on the same day as surgery as well. “Patients experience less blood loss during the surgery, and often require very little pain medication following the procedure,” said Dr. Johnson. “Our patients are often surprised by how quickly they are able to recover and return to an active lifestyle free of pain.” Williamson Medical Center is a leading provider of surgical services in the region. Surgeons use the latest technology, like sophisticated robotics, to ensure that patients are met with the very best care. In 2020, Williamson Medical Center was named one of the best hospitals in the nation for Patient Safety by the Women’s Choice Awards. ABOUT TIMOTHY JOHNSON, M.D., M.S.
Timothy Johnson, M.D., M.S., is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. He is a graduate of Albany Medical College in Albany, N.Y., and did his residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center/South East Area Health Education Center in Wilmington, N.C. He is a surgeon with Williamson Medical Group and his office can be reached by calling (615) 435-7777.
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Williamson Medical Center – Bone and Joint Institute
Advancements in Joint Replacement Technology, Techniques Improving Outcomes
Hip, knee and other joint replacement procedures are among the most common elective surgeries in the United States with more than 7 million Americans living with a prosthetic knee or hip. Patients also are seeking joint replacement at an earlier age, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The trend likely is driven by a generation of adults who have been active and athletic through adulthood and expect their level of activity to remain high as they age. Advancements in joint replacement technology and surgical techniques now make it possible to significantly reduce recovery times and improve joint replacement outcomes, according to orthopaedic surgeons Cory Calendine, M.D. and Brian Perkinson, M.D with Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee. “Our patients come to us with very high expectations and are less inclined to endure years of pain before seeking relief. They want to get back to work, grand kids, sports, whatever is important to them,” said Calendine. “Our goal is to give them the ability to live their life without restrictions, get more miles from a joint replacement and help it to last longer.” Robotic technology at Williamson Medical Center is helping surgeons do just that. In joint replacement surgery, the arthritic portion of the joint is removed and covered with a combination of plastic and metal parts that form new surfaces of the knee or hip. During a robotic procedure, surgeons use computed tomography (CT) scans to map a virtual model of the patient’s knee. With that model as guide, the surgeon then uses the robotic arm to embed the components of the new knee with precision. This robotic technology is a tool that allows the surgeon to perform a more accurate placement and achieve better balance of the orthopaedic device to more closely replicate the normal joint mechanics. 24 SEPTEMBER 2020
Robotic technology allows us to do smaller procedures like partial knee replacements instead of total knee replacements with as good, if not better, outcomes.
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Williamson Medical Center
Navigating a Pandemic with Williamson Medical Center On March 5, 2020, Williamson Medical Center (WMC) confirmed the first positive Coronavirus case in Tennessee. Since then, physicians and staff have worked around the clock to ensure proper protocols and procedures are set in place to support the safety and health of the community. By closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and strictly following CDC guidelines, WMC has remained ready to serve. “It is truly an unprecedented time in our world, nation and community,” said Donald Webb, WMC CEO. “The emergence and continuing spread of COVID-19 has created many challenges for the healthcare industry, including WMC. Our priority remains providing care our community can trust while protecting our patients and staff. We have worked hard to incorporate added measures of safety for those we serve and are fully confident in the protocols we have in place.” WMC has taken its role as a trusted health leader seriously throughout the pandemic and has worked hard to keep the community informed through hospital updates, virus information and the advocacy of community-wide protection measures. The response and support from the community has been incredibly positive. In an effort to mindfully reserve PPE for staff on the frontlines serving COVID-19 patients, and in accordance with CDC guidelines, WMC extended a request to the community for donations of hand-sewn courtesy masks. Soon after, donations began pouring in. Not only was the hospital adequately supplied with PPE and courtesy masks, but community members also donated meals, treats, gift cards and signs of gratitude for our staff. 26 SEPTEMBER 2020
“From an outpouring of donations from members of our community to the unwavering support our hospital staff has shown each other and those we serve, I cannot say thank you enough,” said Webb. “We have overcome many challenges, celebrated many triumphs, and remain
weeks of the pandemic, fear kept far too many people from seeking routine medical care, complicating some situations and negatively impacting long-term outcomes for others. By continuing to follow proper safety guidelines, WMC provides a secure environment to deliver safe and effective care. In addition to existing protection procedures, enhanced protocols implemented at WMC include: • A screening process for all patients, staff and visitors entering our facilities • A campus-wide mask requirement • Instructional signage, distance-appropriate rooms and strategically spaced appointment times to reinforce social distancing and minimize patient interaction
“Our priority remains providing care our community can trust while protecting our patients and staff. We have worked hard to incorporate added measures of safety for those we serve and are fully confident in the protocols we have in place.” dedicated in our commitment to ensure the health of our community and those in need.” Preventative and preparedness measures implemented throughout the pandemic have ensured WMC stands ready to serve any in need of healthcare. During the initial
• A limited visitor policy allowing only necessary caregivers with patients • Added sanitation protocols • Telehealth services WMC is closely monitoring community case numbers to remain adequately prepared. While the future of the pandemic remains unknown, joint efforts from medical personnel and community members will ensure our region remains as healthy as possible. “Please remain safe and diligent,” said Webb. “It is imperative that we all do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 such as following the CDC guidelines to social distance, wear face coverings in public settings and practice diligent hand washing, we will get through this together.”
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Days Gone By
Women’s Suffrage Celebrates
100 Years in Tennessee BY PAIGE ATWELL
THE JOSEPHINE
On August 18, 1920, seventy-two years of hard work paid off when Tennessee became the thirty-sixth state to ratify the nineteenth amendment. Tennessee’s participation lead to the three-fourths majority that was required to amend the Constitution and, because of this, the amendment became a law on August 26, 1920. This year, Tennessee celebrates the 100th anniversary of giving more than twenty-seven million women across the nation the right to vote. On top of exercising your right to vote this year, there are several other ways to celebrate this monumental anniversary. While some may simply see it as a downtown staple, The Hermitage Hotel in downtown Nashville, has played an integral role in state politics since opening in 1910. Being so close to the Capitol, the hotel housed both pro- and antisuffrage groups for six weeks in 1920, leading up to the final vote. According to the hotel, The Hermitage was “a favorite spot for legislators, their votes were influenced, argued, and strategized to an intense degree within its halls.” Given their role in its history, The Hermitage is excited to present a series of events to not only spotlight such a historical milestone but also to honor those we have to thank for it.
Historic Alcove Celebrating The 19th Amendment - Throughout all of 2020 in the Grand Lobby
Explore a display of The Hermitage Hotel’s private collection of historic artifacts dating from the summer of 1920, when both pro- and anti-suffrage leaders were headquartered in the hotel. This display is located in the lobby next to the reception desk and is open for all to see throughout the centennial year.
Suffrage-Themed Craft Cocktail Menu Throughout all of 2020 at The Oak Bar
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In the summer of 1920, pro and anti-suffragists lobbied the men of Capitol Hill for the right to vote. Although forbidden by prohibition, many legislators and lobbyists winked at the eighteenth amendment while fighting for and against the nineteenth. Travel back
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Suffrage Tea Series - Every Thursday through Sunday at Two O'Clock in the Afternoon
The beginnings of the Women’s Suffrage Movement started over a simple afternoon tea amongst five women discussing moral and political injustices towards women. Soon, it became the launching platform as the movement gained momentum, allowing women a place to gather and organize their efforts in advancing the cause. Now, a century later, the hotel invites both visitors and locals alike, to experience a Suffrage tea on their Veranda and learn about the events that transpired inside the hotel leading up to the ratification of the nineteenth Amendment. The series runs every Thursday through Sunday at 2pm until the end of August. This elegant tea service features a spread of teas, coffee, sandwiches and desserts inspired by authentic 1920s cookbooks. To learn more about The Hermitage Hotel and upcoming celebrations, visit thehermitagehotel.com. If you’re looking to stay a little closer to Williamson County, the historic Lotz House has launched a specialty tour focusing on women in history to commemorate the centennial anniversary. The Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976, is located in the heart of downtown historic Franklin, Tennessee at “epicenter” of the Battle of Franklin, which was a pivotal battle in the Civil War on November 30, 1864. Lotz House staff member Kelly Kautzman will guide the one-hour tour, which will explore what civilian life was like for women in the 1860’s as well as the compelling experiences that molded Matilda Lotz as a young girl growing up during the Battle of Franklin. She turned six-years-old the day before the battle and later grew up to become a famous portrait
artist, winning honorable mention for her work exhibited at the Paris Salon. She was the first woman to be honored by the Paris Academy of Painting, receiving two gold medals for her work. Kautzman has worked at the Lotz House since 2018 and has enjoyed exploring the lives of women in history. Prior to the Lotz House, she worked at Travelers Rest and the Battle of Franklin Trust. She said, “When I first came to the Lotz House I was mesmerized by the story of Matilda Lotz’s sheltered life and how she grew to become a strong, talented woman whose artwork is highly sought after, even today. I enjoy sharing her story along with stories of the other women of the times with our visitors.” The Women’s History Tour is held every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 3:30pm and reservations are required by calling 615.790.7170 or emailing jtt@lotzhouse.com. Tickets are $25 for adults, $12 for children seven – thirteen and ages six and under are free. For more information on the Lotz House and upcoming events, visit lotzhouse.com. YOURWILLIAMSON.COM 29
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HOW TO MAKE THE BEST PURCHASE OFFER IN A SELLER’S MARKET WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
You have worked with a REALTOR® to scour the listings, toured what feels like a million houses and finally found it: the house you want to call home. The next step is to make your purchase offer, and the prospect can be quite intimidating. In a seller’s market, there can be even more pressure on the buyer to submit an impressive bid. So how can you make sure that the offer you submit is the one that is accepted? “In a seller’s market, home prices are a bit higher and inventory is lower,” said Jordan Vaughn, WCAR Board President. “This means you are more likely competing with multiple bidders. In a competitive market like this, buyers need every advantage they can get, and working with a REALTOR® to make the best purchase offer is a smart move.” And believe it or not, the bid with the highest price is not always the one that wins.
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“Of course, sellers want to get the best price for their home, but that isn’t always the deciding factor,” said Vaughn. “Eliminating or reducing the number of contingencies with your bid, through things like pre-offer inspections, can also help make your offer stronger. The bid that causes the least amount of hassle for the seller is the one that will probably win.” That does not mean, however, that you should just submit a below market offer with no contingencies. “This is not the time to make a lowball offer,” said Vaughn. “When you are going up against more than one potential buyer, it’s the time to put your best foot forward.” This might be your one chance to convince the owner to sell their home to you, so it’s even more important to submit your best possible purchase offer.” If you can pay cash for your home, chances are your bid will be accepted. Sellers’ appreciate all-cash offers as they usually mean a quick, streamlined purchase. Financing issues, such as delays in mortgage approval or getting funds moved from the buyer’s bank account, are the primary causes of delays in the closing process.
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A Happier & Healthier
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Your surroundings do affect your mood!! As we all have spent more time at home over these past months, I am sure many of you feel you need a refresh or new ideas for your spaces. Here are some simple things you can do to enhance your home and make it a little healthier. 38 SEPTEMBER 2020
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4. DE-CLUTTER
Color can greatly affect your mood, and paint is an inexpensive way to make a big change. Consider various shades of white that can make a space feel more spacious, open and clean. Many shades of green from dark to light can reduce anxiety, inspire a sense of prosperity and bring the colors of the outside in. Blue is a calming and restorative color that can lead to a more relaxed and serene environment, and has also been studied to reduce blood pressure. Changing the color of a room, or just color of the accessories in can lead to a dramatic result. Think about how you want to feel in a room and select a color that can help achieve the desired effect.
A well organized, clean and open space can greatly effect your well being. I know this has been all the craze for a while, but I cannot stress enough that by de-cluttering your spaces and decor you can open a room up and it instantly becomes more beautiful. I tell my clients all the time that “negative space” is just as important as “filling” a space. Think about de-cluttering your bookshelves, coffee tables, kitchen counters, and bathroom spaces, not just catch all the drawers and your mudrooms. Less can be more and you will find you appreciate what you have, as you can see it better, and then the room is also allowed to “breathe.” Focus on one small area a day to de-clutter and display only things that truly bring you Joy. Store things that you need in drawers and cabinets and create more open space, and your home will feel cleaner and lighter instantly.
2. LIGHT Natural light is natures anti-anti-anxiety medicine. A room flooded with natural light can instantly brighten your mood. Take down those old blinds, and replace with light shears for privacy, or pull down fabric shades that can be used at night and pulled up out of the way during the day. Take down the heavy drapes and replace with a lighter fabric and cleaner lines to allow for more light to enter your rooms. Multiple layers of light in a room including candles, table lamps. floor lamps, sconces and overhead lighting can give you multiple heights of light and make the room feel more alive. Use them all at different times of the day to bring the energy of light into your space. Make natural light a priority during the day and you will instantly feel the difference.
3. SCENT The sense of smell is one of our strongest mood enhancers. Everyone can identify their favorite scents. Be it the smell of fresh flowers, lavender, vanilla, or simply the smell of a “clean cotton” candle. Scents induce moods for holidays, so why shouldn’t we use that precedent everyday? My personal favorite scents for everyday are light and elegant, not too strong, but subtle and calming. Walking into your home and it greeting you with a favorite scent can instantly enhance your mood. I like to use soy based candles which are healthier overall, and also aromatherapy reed diffusers and essential oil diffusers. I have created my own essential oil spa blend and like to diffuse it in my bathroom. I have another I use in the living room that is light and clean and makes the home smell incredibly fresh. Find ways to bring your favorite scents into your space and go splurge on that fabulous candle. Additionally throw open all the doors to your home a few times a week and just let the fresh air run through it for an hour or two. You will be amazed at how your home will start to feel cleaner and lighter just by literally bringing the fresh air in.
5. PLANTS When you breathe, your body takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. During photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. This makes plants perfect indoor partners for a truly healthy home, and can actually increase oxygen levels. My new favorite indoor plant is a 5-6 foot fiddle leaf fig tree. They are elegant, add height and make a perfect partner for the empty corner in your living room. A simple inexpensive ivy plant or indoor air fern you can grab at Publix, and place in a beautiful container on your kitchen counter, is an easy way to bring plants into your space. Don’t be intimidated by the care, as most indoor plants are super easy manage and need water occasionally.
As we navigate these new times with unprecedented challenges, I believe that paying more attention to your spaces at home can greatly enhance your overall health and wellness. As always let me know if you need help with your spaces, wishing you a happy and healthy home! JENNIFER PARKER
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A Spirited Conversation
OLE SMOKY® INTRODUCES MOONSHINE-BASED CANNED COCKTAILS THE DISTILLERY LAUNCHES READY-TO-DRINK CANNED COCKTAILS ACROSS TENNESSEE Ole Smoky Distillery, the most visited distillery in the world and #1 moonshine brand in the Untied States, introduces its newest line of products – refreshing, delicious and convenient canned cocktails you can enjoy at home, on the beach or lake or hanging out with friends. The ready-to-drink cocktails are “made with a kick,” featuring Ole Smoky’s famous moonshine. Four tasty flavors Apple Pie Ginger, Blackberry Lemonade, Mountain ‘Rita, and Mountain Mule are rolling out across Tennessee at liquor stores, local marinas, and at Ole Smoky’s Nashville Distillery, 6th & Peabody at 423 6th Ave South. All flavors are packaged in 12oz cans and sold in packs of four. “We are thrilled to release these new moonshine canned cocktails in Tennessee. As the #1 moonshine brand in the country, we continue to create high quality, great tasting, craft spirits,” said Robert Hall, CEO, Ole Smoky Distillery. “Our new Ole Smoky Canned Cocktails are made with our authentic Tennessee moonshine, allowing customers to indulge in high quality cocktail experiences while enjoying the convenience of a can.” Ole Smoky Moonshine Canned Cocktails flavors contain 9% alcohol by volume and were created based on the best-selling Ole Smoky cocktails served at Ole Smoky’s Nashville distillery, 6th & Peabody, and in bars and restaurants where Ole Smoky is served. Flavors include: APPLE PIE GINGER Spice up your evening with a little allAmerican goodness. Our Apple Pie Ginger combines the taste of baked apple pie with zesty ginger and results in a spicy, 42 SEPTEMBER 2020
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hard to put down, enjoy the freshness of citrus with a spicy kick of ginger heat. All the great taste of a mule, all in one place. Ole Smoky is the leading distiller of premium moonshine in the world and the first federally licensed distillery in the history of East Tennessee. Founded in 2010, Ole Smoky’s roots can be traced to the Smoky Mountains’ earliest settlers, families who produced moonshine with enduring pride and Appalachian spirit. Ole Smoky distilleries are the most visited in the world. In 2019 alone, more than 4.5 million people visited Ole Smoky’s four famed Tennessee distilleries: The Holler, The Barrelhouse, The Barn and 6th & Peabody in Nashville. For more information, please visit olesmoky.com and follow Ole Smoky on social media @olesmoky.
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Colorful Backyard Parties Vibrant and whimsical, these colorful backyard party ideas are sure to bring some wonder and whimsy to your next southern event. Perfect for a kid’s birthday party, fun gender reveal party or daytime wedding, check out how we use our party rentals to create a bold & colorful look that is timeless, stylish and fun!
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When it comes to table centerpieces, people often feel the need to use matching pieces. A colorful backyard party is a perfect time to experiment with creative shapes and colors. This tablescape features a mix of vases, in teal, white, gold and clear glass – easy for a DIY backyard party. For candles, we suggest varying heights to add some dimension (though you can also create this with taller arrangements). As far as flowers go, consider keeping it simple but bright with a variety of wildflowers. Orange & yellow tones perfectly contrast and pop against the teal and white glassware!
Metallic Place Settings
An easy way to add warmth to a colorful backyard event is with gold or silver accents. Featuring our Gold Round Lacquer Charger and Austin Flatware, these add a touch of metallics that contrasts beautifully against turquoise centerpieces. It also complements the golden yellows and sunset-inspired oranges throughout the event design. Don’t forget to pull these accents into other parts of your events with gold-rimmed glasses on your bar or gold side tables in your lounge. This creates a more cohesive look.
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Vibrant linens are so much fun! The use of bright colors will lend a sense of liveliness to your event, plus make your event photos pop. Don’t be afraid to use different linens for each table either! Note how we were careful to switch up the color of our table centerpieces depending on the linen color. As a general rule: place lighter colored centerpieces on dark tablecloths and vice versa. Our Fuschia Etched Velvet Linens with their gold veining would be a another way to bring in a subtle metallic accent and a bold pop of color.
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Read Between The Lines
MY HEART TRANSPLANT FOR YOUR AMUSEMENT BY VINCE CLEWS
Why in the world would anyone write a humorous book about his own heart transplant? Recipient and author Vince Clews answers the question: “My mind tends to see humor in what others think ‘isn’t so damn funny.’” The fact is, there was not much funny about the nearly five year battle Clews fought with a rare disease called Amyloidosis that resulted in congestive heart failure, six-month hospitalization, heart transplant and recovery. It was not funny for Vince. Nor for his wife, Carol. Nor for his family and friends, especially adult daughter, Ashleigh, who also adapted her life during her dad’s struggle for life. Throughout My Heart Transplant for Your Amusement, there are unexpected moments of humor, such as when Vince and Carol are told that a heart transplant could save Vince’s life. “Carol hung onto those two words ‘heart transplant’ like a terrier with a bone. She talked with people about it like we had won an all-expenses-paid Roman holiday cruise. I saw it as a rowboat ride across the river Styx.”
“So why, then, My Heart Transplant for Your Amusement? Simply, my mind tends to see humor in what others think ‘isn’t so damn funny.’” – Vince Clews
In other somber instances, the descriptive narrative allows the reader to understand the heaviness of many moments in the journey. “‘Mrs. Clews, you and Ashleigh may want to stay here tonight. Mr. Clews is struggling. He may not make it through the night.’ I do not know, and hope I never learn, what it must have been like for those two special women during those long, long hours of waiting.” My Heart Transplant for Your Amusement provides the reader with an inside look at the people, the procedures and the progression of emotions Vince experienced as he moved from standing on death’s “Welcoming mat,” to ending the journey simply. “Home is where the (new) heart is.” A joyous, emotional reading experience from cover to cover. Find your copy at amazon.com.
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Step aside, donuts... There is a king of gooey goodness in town that has many locals flocking to grab! I am talking about the cinnabuns offered by Rock N Rollz Nashville, formerly The Z Bakery Nashville. Owned by Christin Cook Zito and Zito, who says he is the man with one name (like Bono), the pop-up bakery has become highly popular in recent months. But, how did this amazing pastry popup begin and just who are the rockin’ people behind it? “I have been working in the concert entertainment industry for twenty-one years,” explains Zito. “I am a touring production manager and I’ve worked for artists such as Backstreet Boys, OneRepublic, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Sia, Josh Groban and, last year, with Ariana Grande. I was supposed to be touring with blink-182 this year. My wife Christin has been working as a freelance Hair and Makeup artist, for over fifteen years in Nashville, for folks such as Hayley Orantia, Dan Rather, Maneet Chauhan, Kid Rock, Nashville Mayor John Cooper, Dan and Shay, Dancing with the Stars, Darius Rucker and many others.”
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“I have always had a love of cooking and baking and once my tours had canceled for the year, I had a lot of time on his hands. I got into sourdough last year so was able to continue with creative ways of baking with it. Breads, bagels, tortillas…all sorts of things. In April, Christin encouraged me to start selling my sourdough bread to the neighbors,” says Zito. “One weekend, we decided to use my sourdough to create some cinnamon rolls for our ‘cheat day’ meal where we went off our diet for a day. The rolls were SO amazing…so Christin posted them on her Instagram and all sorts of people were commenting on how they wanted some. That next weekend we
decided to sell them to the neighborhood. We sold sixty-three that first weekend. Last weekend was our thirteenth weekend in business and we sold over 1,300 rolls!” So, is it a secret recipe? Zito explains that would have been a lot easier! “We took bits and pieces of different recipes to start then just started baking and adjusting. It was tough keeping the weight off taste testing all those rolls! Now that we’ve made over 7,500 rolls so far we’re finally getting the hang of it!” They also have incorporated some special rolls during the months, including a Bourbon Buttercream Roll for Father’s Day and a Peaches and Cream Roll for the 4th of July. “We hope to be able to continue doing a special roll for each month,” says Zito. The rolls are pre-ordered and available for pick up each weekend at one of their three primary locations; Saturdays in East Nashville and Franklin, and Sundays in Mount Juliet. They have now also expanded to add The Nations and Murfreesboro. “We don’t have a physical storefront, so our pop-up is literally that, a pop-up tent! Rolls are pre-ordered which is facilitated through our website starting at 5pm on Wednesdays,” Zito says. “Because these pop-up locations have the possibility of changing and are often at a residence, we don’t advertise the address publicly. Once an order is placed, we send a text/e-mail with the specifics for the pickup that weekend.” Zito says that their biggest obstacle has been keeping up with the demand. “It’s one thing to make eight cinnamon rolls in your kitchen, it’s another to make 800! We’ve gotten a bit of advice along the way, but we’ve primarily had to figure that all out by ourselves. We’re not commercial bakers so learning
how to scale to such massive quantities has been a huge learning curve for us. Thankfully logistics and systems is what touring is all about, so those skills have come in very handy in the kitchen! Up until three weeks ago, we were baking in our home, over 700 a weekend, but we recently moved into a commercial kitchen space. My wife also runs a social media management company called Pink Flamingo Social, so that has been a huge asset to us helping to get the word out!”
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Zito and Christin also wanted to partner with a cause that was close to them. “When we started this, we knew that we wanted to partner with a mission that we knew had directly helped touring folks,” Zito explains. “MusiCares has been around since the early 90’s helping musicians and touring crew during crisis. They were there during the tornado, they are there during COVID and they will continue to be there providing much needed assistance during peoples times of need.” “The touring world was literally shut down overnight. There are an estimated over 12 million people in the entertainment business that had their income drop to literally nothing within a week,” he says. “It’s not just the touring personnel, but also the venues and vendors that support touring. Without any of them, there are no concerts. It is looking highly likely that full scale touring will not be able to resume until next summer at the earliest. For these folks, that is over a year without their primary source of income. We need music lovers to help support companies like ours that are pivoting to support themselves. We also need music lovers to educate themselves on the challenges we’re facing, they can read more at liveeventscoalition.org.” “We want to keep getting the word out about our rolls and MusiCares. We want to keep growing our business and keep putting our rolls into people’s bellies because in such a tough time, people need to hold onto things that make them happy,” he explains. “We know our rolls are delicious and we love hearing that, but we also love to hear how we’ve inspired others to pivot and move forward! People need a story to rally behind to encourage them to find creative ways during a crisis and we’ve heard from dozens of people how we have been the push they needed to start their new adventure.” Rock N Rollz currently does a pop-up location on Saturdays at Head Springs Depot, from 10am to 12pm. They only have a limited supply available for walk-ups, so people are highly encouraged to preorder. Learn more about Rock N Rollz Nashville at rocknrollznashville.com. Also keep up with @RockNRollzNashville on Instagram and Facebook.
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Then came 2020! It started out like any other year; I register for my races in January, set the training calendar so I can focus on the specific regimen for each month as it correlates to the event, but then along comes COVID-19! My first thoughts are, “this may just be a short-lived thing, no big deal.” Then it stays, then it gets worse! The races I signed up for are now postponed, some are canceled, some have no idea what to do and some have gone virtual. Virtual?? The big word that has come out of this pandemic is “virtual.” Prior to 2020, I haven’t used that word in a sentence more than five or six times in my life. Now it is a word we all use daily! I am impressed by the speed at which people, businesses and marketing efforts have adapted to social distancing and the creative solutions to keep workers, students and employees engaged and motivated. Virtual office, virtual learning, virtual meetings, virtual happy hours and in my case, virtual races.
Those who have read my articles for the past few years, know I commit hours of my day to working out; swimming, running, biking, etc. all in attempt to stave off Father Time. I turned sixty last October and I may not be as fast as I once was or go as far as I once did, but I want to be consistent and active. I am also highly motivated by goals, so I register for my annual races in the winter and then a couple of “extra exciting” events (like swimming Alcatraz,) so I stay focused and committed to daily training.
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Many of the race/event management companies also had to get creative to both stay afloat financially and keep racers engaged. So came the invention of “virtual races;” the same race, the same distances, some the same day, ran individually on your own going the actual distance of the race and you get a finisher’s t-shirt! For example, I had a friend in my running group who signed up for the St. Jude Rock and Roll Half Marathon this past April, which of course was canceled. He trained the entire winter; through the rain, cold and (dark) early mornings putting in miles. When the event was canceled, he decided he would do his own half marathon throughout Brentwood and Franklin. The running group members jumped into action; he had the support of runners and
cyclists; he even had a mobile refreshment car meet him at predetermined locations with sports drinks and food. At a couple spots, he had fans holding signs and at the finish (Pinkerton Park), he had an actual finish line, finisher’s medal and a socially distanced cheering section to greet him. Based on the people I saw on the streets of Williamson County that day, he wasn’t the only one who had that same idea, there were runner’s everywhere! I have witnessed a new surge of people walking the sidewalks of my neighborhood, the streets and trails of downtown Franklin and Brentwood. The number of bikers on the streets early in the morning have increased as well. People are using this social distancing opportunity to get healthy! I have spoken to many people new to exercise in the past few months who have used their newfound free time to start a walking exercise habit. The parks around Williamson County, including the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park near my house, all have people enjoying being outside and creating a healthy new lifestyle. If you’re interested in participating in a virtual race there are many options, just Google “virtual races Williamson County.” The annual Franklin Classic will have a virtual race this year. You can still register on-line, get a t-shirt and complete the 5k or 10k distance at your own pace and your own course. This could be the year you register for a virtual race in another state or anywhere in the world without leaving Williamson County, run it and get a cool race shirt to add to your collection. There are virtual bike rides and swims also. If you’re like me and need a goal to drive your motivation, look online to find your next race! After thirty-six years straight of competing in Triathlons, I will need to go the virtual route myself this summer to maintain my record. I regularly compete in a two-mile open water swim in Huntsville, Alabama that I will be doing virtually this year on September 20th. I also have the Whiskey Run Half Marathon, which was supposed to be in March 2020, now moved to November 8th, 2020 and not canceled yet. Time will tell if this event happens, but this Southern Gentleman is trying to stay motivated and train for whatever the future brings, and we adapt and do what we must do in these weird times. For those people who I see out there putting in miles this summer; in neighborhoods, in parks and streets across Williamson County, I applaud you. Keep up the good work, stay socially distanced and be safe and healthy!
TIM KEARNS A Southern Gentleman Is... Tim is a Williamson County business owner who lives, works and plays all within the county limits. He has been a triathlete for thirty-three years and married to Bess Kearns for thirty-two years. All of his commitments are for the long haul!
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Improving your physical health and your financial health have a lot in common. Although improving your financial health may involve much more time sitting and looking at a screen, it all starts with taking that first step towards making a change.
1. LOG YOUR STARTING POINT
Knowing where you are now is the first step towards change. For your finances, this is all about getting organized. Start by taking inventory of your finances. Create a balance sheet with your assets and liabilities. This includes your investments such as a 401(k) but also car loans, student loans or unpaid bills. Then take a look at estate planning documents, real estate investments and insurance policies. Your financial life is much more than the balance of your bank accounts.
2. SET YOUR GOALS
Now think about where you want to be in the future. Do you want to pay tuition for your kid’s college? Take that big dream trip? What does your ideal retirement look like? Taking your future into account will help you set your financial goals. Remember, just like your physical health, the changes don’t happen overnight and there will be work involved to reach your goals!
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BY PAIGE ATWELL
As we savor the last bits of summer, we’re left to wonder where the time has gone. Unfortunately, most of us had to rearrange or cancel a lot of our usual summer activities this year, but thanks to Franklin event management company AP Presents - there’s something new to look forward to that you can guarantee won’t get canceled due to COVID. In the midst of everything going on in the world, AP Presents CEO Tom Atema, wanted to bring something new to the Franklin community to give people a safe, fun activity to enjoy outdoors. His solution was The Field at Franklin: a drive-in movie theatre that everyone can safely enjoy.
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“There’s nothing like this in Franklin! And we’ve seen a HUGE excitement building for a local drive-in since it was announced,” said Trevor Rigsby, project manager for The Field at Franklin. “There seems to be a real hunger to get out of the house and do something as a family and, because of COVID concerns, the options are limited.” Located behind Rolling Hills Community Church on Columbia Avenue, The Field at Franklin is, quite literally, a field in Franklin, and a giant one at that. Because of this, not only can the space accommodate plenty of people, but it also allows everyone enough room to safely spread out and social distance while still enjoying a movie together.
“There’s nothing like this in Franklin! And we’ve seen a HUGE excitement building for a local drive-in since it was announced. There seems to be a real hunger to get out of the house and do something as a family, and because of COVID concerns, the options are limited.” “The entire concept of the drive-in came about as a way to provide a safe option for people wanting to get out and do something fun in this season of COVID-19,” said Trevor. So, aside from the obvious, what exactly makes The Field at Franklin experience different than going to a standard movie theatre? “You pay one price for a whole car of people and you get to bring in as much food as you want,” explained Trevor. “And in this season of uncertainty and anxiety, The Field is a safe option to still be able to watch a movie with your friends and family. We’re also aware that times are tough for some families, so we’re offering a ‘pay what you can’ option for those who have been hit hardest in this season.” According to their website, The Field at Franklin aims to “provide our community with a place to come together, no matter your ability to pay, with a platform that has been around for years.” When visiting The Field at Franklin, guests can expect a smooth, easy and safe experience. Upon entry, cars will check in with an employee at the gate who will direct them to a designated spot. Cars are welcome to back into their spot or face the screen directly. Once parked, guests can either enjoy the movie from the inside of their car, in the trunk of their vehicles or bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit outside. “We just ask that all guests park ten feet away from each other, stay with their vehicle and wear a mask if they walk around,” said Trevor. As of now, a new movie will be featured every weekend with screenings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. To operate safely and remain contact-free, tickets can only purchased online via their website. Some showings will include food trucks, so keep an eye out on their social media to find out which options and movies will be available each night. To learn more about The Field at Franklin or to purchase tickets, visit their website at fieldatfranklin.com. Also visit them on Instagram and Facebook @TheFieldAtFranklin, or on Twitter @FieldatFranklin.
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IF YOUR COMPANY HAS COMMUNITY OR BUSINESS NEWS TO SHARE, SEND TO INFO@YOURWILLIAMSON.COM THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE FRANKLIN THEATRE
BLAIR, SCHROER, AND UPKINS APPOINTED TO TMA GROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The TMA Group is pleased to announce the appointments of Robert Blair, Marianne The Heritage Foundation of Williamson Schroer, and Charita Upkins to The TMA County has appointed a new Advisory Group Board of Directors. Robert Blair is Board for The Franklin Theatre with the owner of B. Media Communications. sixteen board members representing a rich portfolio of experience in Marianne Schroer is a Childhood Advocacy entertainment, marketing and non-profit industries, announced Bari Consultant recently serving as Executive Beasley, Heritage Foundation CEO. The Advisory Board will work Director of Williamson County CASA. Charita Upkins is an with The Franklin Theatre and the Heritage Foundation teams over Entrepreneur and Managing Director of Beautycounter. Additional the next several years to support long-term vision and planning. The members of The TMA Group Board of Directors include: Mayor Franklin Theatre Advisory Board, includes: CHAIR Jennifer Parker; Rogers Anderson, Williamson County; Ken Browning, Vanderbilt Trey Bruce; Ramon Cisneros; Carla Denham; Fletcher Foster; David Garrett; Dan Haseltine; David Haskell; Paul Jankowski; Sherri Leathers; Medical Center; David Burt; Story Construction LLC; Chris Czarka, Nissan North America; Brad Dunn, Pinnacle Bank; Pat Emery, Hall Debbie Schwartz Linn; Matt Logan; Dionne Lucas; Emily Magid; T.J. Portis; and Dan Rogers. The Franklin Theatre, an operating division of Emery; Elizabeth McCreary, Williamson Inc.; Glenn McGehee, SouthStar LLC; Julie Miller, Williamson Medical Center; Mayor Dr. the Heritage Foundation, has temporarily suspended all programming until 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions on live entertainment venues. Ken Moore, City of Franklin; Bob Murphy, KCI Technologies Inc.; Dave Pelton, Energy and Environmental Consultant; Mark Robbins, The theatre continues to provide a platform for local philanthropic The Franklin Chop House; Daniel Spann, Barge Solutions; Mort engagement and to offer diverse programming for all people in 2021 Stein, Charter Properties; Cyril Stewart, Cyril Stewart, AIA, and John and beyond. For more information about The Franklin Theatre, visit Wingo, Stites & Harbison PLLC. franklintheatre.com.
HAWSGOODWIN WEALTH NAMED TO 2020 FINANCIAL TIMES 300 TOP REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISERS HawsGoodwin Wealth is honored to be named to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers which recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the United States. This is the seventh annual FT 300 list; HawsGoodwin Wealth has earned a spot on the list for two consecutive years. HawsGoodwin Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm comprised of multiple CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals who guide individual investors and corporate clients alike through the financial decisions that matter most in achieving their goals and protecting their assets. Founded in 2008 by Art Haws and Cam Goodwin, HawsGoodwin Wealth is laserfocused on delivering high-value financial planning and investment management services that enrich their clients’ lives. The team at HawsGoodwin Wealth is at its best when they are engaging with clients in the financial planning process. For more information visit www.hawsgoodwin.com. The FT 300 list is produced independently by Ignites Research, a division of Money-Media, Inc., on behalf of the Financial Times. Ignites Research provides business intelligence on investment management.
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MARSICANO, BILLS NAMED MEMBERS AT WISEMAN ASHWORTH Michele T. Marsicano and Anthony C. Bills have been named new members at Wiseman Ashworth Law Group. Michele Marsicano heads the firm’s Health Care Operations and Behavioral Health Practice Group, working collaboratively with health care providers and institutions, families, agencies and the courts. She also regularly advocates for physicians and health care institutions before the Health Related Boards as well as in court. Anthony Bills’ diverse practice includes health care and mental health law, medical negligence and long-term care defense, products liability, personal injury, premises liability and fidelity and surety law advocacy in State, Federal and Administrative courts. WALG focuses on all areas of healthcare liability, including the defense of physicians, hospitals and long-term care facilities in all aspects of litigation in state, federal and administrative courts. The firm also handles personal injury and products liability cases, as well as insurance coverage, medical ethics, probate, commercial litigation and employment matters. For more information, visit wisemanashworth.com.
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CORE WELCOMES SHEILA BENNETT AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE)©, the national nonprofit organization that supports food and beverage service employees with children, is proud to appoint Sheila Bennett as executive director. With over thirty years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Bennett returns to her hometown of Nashville and will lead the organization to further support those in need. Bennett comes to CORE with a wealth of knowledge and an extensive background working in nonprofit capitalization and all areas of the food service industry. With her experience in marketing, development, and program management, Bennett is an accomplished business developer, fundraiser, and strategist with a 360° view on the industry. CORE: Children of Restaurant Employees, a national 501(c)3 is dedicated to serving food and beverage service employees with children when either the working parent or child is navigating through a medical diagnosis, illness, injury, a death or impacted by a natural disaster. UNITED WAY OF GREATER NASHVILLE AWARDED $25,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT IMAGINATION LIBRARY FUNDING TO SUPPORT BOOK DELIVERY TO CHILDREN United Way of Greater Nashville announced that it received a $25,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee, a program that delivers one book a month to children from birth through age five at no cost to families. The grant specifically will serve 2,083 children in Williamson County by delivering one book to their home each month for a year. Imagination Library, in partnership with United Way of Greater Nashville, the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and The Dollywood Foundation, serves children across Davidson, Williamson and Sumner counties. DEB FAULKNER AND MELANIE DAVENPORT NAMED TO YHTP BOARD OF DIRECTORS You Have the Power… Know How to Use It, Inc. (YHTP) welcomes Deb Faulkner, chief of the Franklin Police Department, and Melanie Davenport, bank executive, to its board of directors and as partners in the agency’s mission of crime victims’ support and advocacy. Faulkner presides over the ninth-largest police department in the state of Tennessee with one of its lowest crime rates per capita. Davenport joins the board of directors as part of a one-year internship with the Young Leaders Council (YLC), a program founded by the Council of Community Services, in conjunction with the Frist Foundation and the United Way. Founded in 1993 by former First Lady of Tennessee Andrea Conte, You Have the Power began by bringing together those whose lives had been touched by violent crime to address these crimes and their consequences, focused on information and prevention. 60 SEPTEMBER 2020
10,500 STUDENTS PROVIDED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES THROUGH UNITED WAY’S 12TH ANNUAL STUFF THE BUS United Way of Greater Nashville has announced that this year’s Stuff the Bus online supply drive collected enough supplies for 10,500 students to start the year ready to learn. This pivotal work could not have happened without the support of the Tennessee Titans, who generously contributed toward United Way’s Days of Action. In June, United Way announced that Titans safety as the official United Way-Titans spokesperson, who is using his platform to bring awareness to education and youth success. In addition, United Way extends a special thanks to HealthTrust, an HCA Healthcare company, who rallied 190 employees to contribute $11,600 worth of supplies. To learn more about Stuff the Bus, visit unitedwaygreaternashville.org/stuffthebus. To support United Way’s education efforts throughout the year, visit unitedwaygreaternashville.org. FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE NAMED 2020 ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD WINNER! Franklin, Tennessee was recognized as one of ten All-America City award winners. The National Civic League presented this honor to recognize Franklin’s work in inclusive civic engagement to address health and well-being and create stronger connections among residents, businesses and nonprofit and government leaders. Franklin is bringing the community together to authentically reflect on its history, even the hardest aspects related to the experiences of African Americans before, during, and after the Civil War. With an eye towards the future, Franklin supports healthy lifestyles for residents of all ages and abilities and seeks to destigmatize mental health issues. Their inclusive approach to addressing the past and planning for the future can be seen in their featured projects. BANK DIRECTOR MAGAZINE RANKS FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK #86 IN US Bank Director Magazine has ranked First Citizens National Bank #86 in the United States from a pool of peer banks in the $1 billion to $5 billion asset size. The magazine ranks banks from a balanced scorecard based off of return on equity, return on assets, asset quality and capital. Directors and examiners enjoy seeing banks make this impactful list. Most banks on this list strategically know how to balance risk management with long term value creation. First Citizens National Bank has maintained a longstanding ranking with Bank Director Magazine. First Citizens National Bank, headquartered in Dyersburg, TN with twenty-six locations throughout Tennessee, is a full service community bank with approximately $1.8 billion in assets offering deposit, lending, wealth management, cash management, trust, insurance and investments. For more information about First Citizens National Bank, please visit FirstCNB.com.
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Create a Boho Chic Dorm Room BY JENNY REIMOLD PHOTOGRAPHY BY EVEN PHOTOGRAPHY
In styling a dorm room for my daughter’s freshman year at the University of Alabama, I wanted to design a space that felt like HOME. Although Grace couldn’t wait to go to college, the fears and doubts of moving to another state, in the middle of a pandemic, set in shortly before we left. I knew that creating a room that was both stylish and peaceful would help to ensure a successful transition. Much like the process I use to style spaces for HGTV, HomeGoods and my own home with seven children, I relied on five simple steps to create this small space. If you’re looking for a few tips or suggestions on how to recreate this look or to design something similar, simply follow the steps below.
1. Start with an inspiration piece to guide your color palette.
For this room, Grace selected a coastal watercolor print from the Etsy shop HEARTSinCOLORS and we emailed that image to Smallwoods Home to be framed. We identified the three most prominent colors and that is how we styled ivories/neutrals, blushes and hints of aqua for our main color scheme. We then added two additional prints from Forn Studio on Etsy and had those framed as well.
2. Layer, layer, layer.
My signature style always involves a mixture of textured whites and neutrals. For the bedding, we used a down insert within a tufted dot duvet from Urban Outfitters and layered that with an oversized, tasseled taupe and white throw blanket from Room 422. We also purchased the oversized pillow and two neutral printed throw pillows, from Room 422, to create a bed that would have enough back support for studying but enough comfort for sleeping. The smaller, tufted throw pillows tied in the colors from the inspiration art and we coordinated that with a 5x7 Bohemian rug from Urban Outfitters.
3. Get the headboard.
Whether it’s a wooden headboard that is nailed on or the upholstered, stick on style we ordered from Room 422 shown here, these pieces really give the look and feel of home. Although I have a freshman daughter in college now, in two years I’ll be sending my teenage son off to school. While I may not get as many pillows for him, I will get him a neutral headboard.
4. Utilize storage that stylishly hides things.
When creating young adult spaces, I typically do not use open cubby systems or bookcases to display every perfume bottle and picture frame. I feel like showcasing all of the little things makes a small space look cluttered. Instead, we used this IKEA tall dresser for a lot of clothing and supplies. A long, paneled bed skirt from Room 422 hides tubs, suitcases and tools. Canvas bins in the closet contain school supplies, overstock items and gadgets.
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5. Add life to a space.
Dorms are often small and sterile spaces that often feel very institutionalized. Style a faux plant, like this fiddle leaf, in a corner or add a real plant by a window for visual appeal and an element of Mother Nature to a dorm room. You can also hang succulents in macramé hangers or grab small pots of greenery from HomeGoods for your desk or dresser.
BONUS PROJECT - DIY CHANDELIER Because my daughter was so nervous about starting school, I really wanted her to have a statement piece in her room, something that she felt excited about, something that gave the room an entirely new look. I saw a seagrass pendant at World Market and instantly thought of hanging that to the ceiling and inserting a battery-operated puck light as an alternative to the fluorescent light overhead. Naturally Grace doubted my DIY project idea but was pleasantly surprised at the final result. The addition of the DIY chandelier transformed the space from a basic dorm room to a stylish bedroom.
At the end of the bed, we added a wall mirror/ multihook wall shelf for Grace’s jewelry and a mango wood, wall mirror for full-length fashion views. A rolling laundry cart from HomeGoods is a convenient place to store detergent and dirty clothes while this round mirror, once it arrives, will serve as a makeup mirror on her desk. Our goodbye was a tough one but knowing that my daughter loved her new bedroom and styled common space was a comforting relief as her brother and I watched her walk back into her dorm begin the next chapter of her life. I have given her roots and it is her time to fly…but I left her a little note on her pillowcase as a reminder that I am thinking of her each day.
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· Bring a tool kit and a drill. I ordered a pink and black tool kit for Grace to keep just as my dad had done for me. Every parent in that four-person dorm suite used that kit at some point over the weekend. I also brought double sided rug tape, Velcro strips, command strips/ hooks and nails depending on what the rules were and what we needed. We also brought our own folding/ convertible dolly in case rolling carts weren’t available OR she has to move out suddenly for COVID. · Bring your décor with you. Alabama is a big school in a college town. Even with an early move in date, Target, Walmart and HomeGoods were low on stock, some cleared out, of college decorating essentials. Things like throw pillows, accents and blankets were in short supply. Clorox wipes and cleaning supplies were also hard to find. · Since candles are not permitted, Scentsy or wax warmers can really help with creating a pleasant smelling space. · Bring lamps. Those fluorescent lights are not only unflattering for makeup but draining on a student all day long. We picked up a brass, standing lamp for the common area and two small beaded lamps from HomeGoods for the actual room. JENNY REIMOLD
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Embracing the great outdoors? Many are taking more outside excursions while social distancing, and that includes partaking in some outdoor games. It’s time to get out from behind the gaming console and amp up your outdoor game expertise. Here are some that you may already be familiar with, or may want to give a try!
BOCCE BALL Bocce is played with eight large balls and one smaller target or object ball called a pallina. There are four balls per team and they are made of a different color or pattern to distinguish the balls of one team from those of the other team. In each frame, only one team scores. One point is given for each bocce ball that is closer to the pallino than the opposing team’s bocce balls. The pallino distance marker can be used to determine which balls are closer. The game continues until twelve points have been scored or to predetermined points set by the players before the game starts.
CORNHOLE Cornhole is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing sixteen ounce bags of corn kernels at raised 2’ x 4’ platforms, that are spaced twenty-seven feet apart, with a hole in the far end. A bag in the hole scores three points, while one on the board scores one point. There are two teams, each with their own same colored four cornbags, alternating throws during each round of four throws. The cornhole game continues until one team reaches twenty-one or more points:
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three points for a cornhole bag that goes through the hole, one point for a cornhole bag that is on the playing surface, for a cornhole bag that is hanging into the hole or for a cornhole bag that is hanging off the edge but not touching the ground.
CROQUET Croquet is a lawn game that involves hitting wooden or plastic balls with a mallet through hoops, often called wickets, that are embedded in a grass playing court. Croquet can be played by two, four or six players. The object of the game is to hit your ball(s) through the course of six hoops in the right sequence in each direction and finish by hitting them against the center peg. The side which completes the course first with both balls wins.
HORSESHOES Horseshoes is a lawn game played between two people using four horseshoes (plastic or metal) and two throwing targets set in a lawn or sandbox area. The game is played by the players alternating turns tossing horseshoes at stakes in the ground, which are traditionally placed forty feet apart. The game begins with a horseshoe toss to decide who goes first. The winner of the toss throws both horseshoes, one at a time, at the opposite stake and then the second player throws both of their horseshoes at their end. After scoring, the next round is done in reverse order, or by throwing back at the original stake. Play continues until one player has at least fifteen points at the end of a round.
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FOR MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION ON OUR LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS – GO TO WCS.ORG, FSSD.ORG AND BATTLEGROUNDACADEMY.ORG FRANKLIN HIGH STUDENT EARNS DISTRICT’S FIRST IB BILINGUAL DIPLOMA Franklin High’s Jonathan Riess is the first Williamson County Schools student to earn the International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Diploma. To receive the diploma, a student must complete their classes in two languages chosen from the studies in language and literature courses. Jonathan completed the necessary IB Program courses in both English and German. Students may also earn the diploma by earning a grade of three or higher in a study in language and literature course in addition to earning a grade three or higher and an individuals and societies or science subject. Both courses must be taken in different languages. Initially, Jonathan was drawn to the IB Program because of the global mindset presented during the courses. However, he says academics aren’t the sole reason to enroll in the program. After graduating, Jonathan plans to attend the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and study math and physics. He highly recommends students look into IB Program if they want something a little different. THEATER STUDENTS TAKE TOP HONORS AT SPOTLIGHT AWARDS High school theater students are proving the show must go on by winning many categories at the annual Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) Spotlight Awards. The Spotlight Awards recognize the talents of theater students across Middle Tennessee. Schools submit their performances and are evaluated by an accomplished panel of adjudicators. Students enter in categories ranging from vocal abilities and choreography to set design and makeup. This year, the awards were presented during a Virtual Celebration in June. The students and ensembles who won in their categories are listed below: Brentwood High - Outstanding Female Soloist – Vivi Hirst; Outstanding Vocals; Outstanding Sound. Independence High - Outstanding Dramatic Actor – Karson Hamlin; Outstanding Ensemble; Outstanding Hair/Makeup. Nolensville High - Outstanding Comedic Actress – Katie Earnest; Outstanding Ensemble Actress – Holy Eaves. Page High - Outstanding Comedic Actor – Daniel McMahan; Outstanding Comedic Actress – Sophia Hutchens; Outstanding Technical Achievement – Eric Richey. Ravenwood High - Outstanding Design Concept. STUDENT SONGS PERFORMED AT COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME VIRTUAL EVENT Two talented songwriters had the opportunity to hear their work performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Words and Music 2020 event. Thompson’s Station Middle student Hunter Reed and Trinity Elementary student Talha Zaidi are two of only ten students who had their songs performed. Their songs were selected out of thousands of submissions. Hunter and Talha both took part in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Words and Music program this year. The inspiration for Hunter’s song, Slow Motion, came from the thought that we need to pay attention to and be thankful for what we have. Talha’s song, My Boots, is an ode to his favorite pair of shoes. More information about the program can be found on the Country Music Hall of Fame’s website.
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Belle Meade Plantation has always valued the importance of telling a story while educating visitors in the process. With slavery being such a big part of their history, the Belle Meade Education Department has had a specific field trip that focused on the topic for almost twenty years. But in 2018, their staff underwent an in-depth training regarding the ethical development of programs and tours concerning slavery and African American history that inspired a complete overhaul of their programs. “This training encouraged us to launch a new tour for adults that summer called ‘Journey to Jubilee,’” explained Rachel Gibson, vice president of operations and director of education of Belle Meade. “This tour was developed to give visitors a deeper understanding of the harshness, the realities and the nuances of the system of slavery. Likewise, I was encouraged by this training to completely overhaul the field trip concerning slavery that we offered at the time. So that summer, my staff and I retired our former field trip on the subject and developed the ‘Stories of Slavery and Freedom’ tour for school groups.” The “Stories of Slavery and Freedom” tour revolves around the experiences of Millie and Monroe, two children who labored at Belle Meade in the years surrounding the Civil War. Families
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are taken through the mansion; carriage house and slave cabin throughout the tour, where they learn about connections between the Thoroughbred industry and slavery, living conditions and are encouraged to ask questions and have meaningful conversations. “On this tour, you can expect the educator to lean down, and talk directly to the children,” says Rachel. “The result is less of a traditional tour and more of a conversation. While we have certain points we always make and certain themes that we keep to, each tour is unique in terms of specifics, because our educators allow the flow of the tour to come from the questions of the children. Regardless, you can expect an honest and age-appropriate discussion of historical racism and the legacy of slavery on race relations today.” Aside from being geared specifically towards children, what makes this tour unique is the role empathy played in the development of the programming. “Since the early 2000s, a lot of research has been completed on the role of empathy in learning,” shares Rachel. “This way of intentionally looking at a historical moment from the perspective of the person who lived it is a very powerful way to teach and learn about difficult history, like slavery. This tour’s empathy-driven approach dovetails with inquiry-based teaching techniques, which are currently considered to be among the most effective learning tools in the museum setting. We ask the participants questions like, ‘If Monroe’s shoes were wearing thin and he was walking across a dirt path toward the horse paddocks, do you think his feet got dirty? Have you had dirt in your shoes? How does it feel to have dirt in your shoes? How would it feel to constantly have dirt in your shoes?’ Throughout this tour, we direct children’s attention to the little details of daily life that they can relate to - sights, smells, sounds and physical sensations - in order to lead them to the understanding that the enslaved people of the past experienced the same feelings we experience today, like feelings of inferiority, fear, anger, disappointment, hope and pride. The last layer of the tour places all of these relatable details and very personal experiences into the historical context of the past. The result is a lesson about the past that the learner feels personally connected to.”
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This year, Belle Meade will continue to offer “Stories of Slavery and Freedom,” along with several other student programs throughout the 2020-2021 school year. Not only is it a socially distanced, COVID-friendly activity, but it’s also an excellent learning opportunity for both students and adults alike as we continue the fight for racial equality. “Overall, our mission is to create innovative and immersing experiences for our visitors, while maintaining high standards of ethical interpretation, preservation and research,” explains Rachel. “For this particular program (and all student programming), our education department’s goal is to provide learning opportunities that are educational and age-appropriate. We do not shy away from difficult topics, but meet them head-on, with boldness and authenticity.” To learn more about Belle Meade Plantation, upcoming programs or to purchase tickets, visit bellemeadeplantion.com.
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Studio Tenn is excited to offer a comprehensive performing arts curriculum to enhance your homeschool experiences. Their Education Coordinator, Casey Hebbel, is a certified K-12 theatre teacher for the state of Tennessee. With a focus on music, dance, theatre and art, they can custom build elective arts curriculum for your students. Additionally, as a former arts integration specialist, Casey can help you create crosscurricular lessons and activities to make your core subjects more engaging and fun! Studio Tenn Education wants to meet you where you are. They are open to delivering lessons virtually or inperson (with safety precautions and small groups). They are offering a back to school package for six weeks of curriculum, but are also completely customizable to meet your needs. The cost is $850 and includes eighteen lessons in theatre, dance, music, visual art or media, biweekly virtual or in-person visits with a Studio Tenn teaching artist and one arts integration lesson in a subject of your choosing. If you are interested in continuing access to the arts for your student(s), please contact Casey Hebbel at caseyhebbel@studiotenn.com for more information.
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East Nashville based Americana artist Shannon LaBrie has partnered with local restaurants to spotlight how they are safely starting to reopen after both COVID and the vicious tornado that ripped through town in early March. Local liquor and restaurant partners have created cocktails named after songs off of Shannon’s upcoming album, Building, to bring together the forces of the two intertwined industries that are the backbone of Nashville: hospitality and music. Together, they are calling it The Building Project. Shannon speaks of the campaign saying, “The songs on this album were inspired by the people that make up this great city. I want ‘The Building Project’ to magnify local stories and unify the community.” As the world continues to navigate through the ever-changing tide of 2020, Shannon’s title track “Building” reminds listeners that life is exactly that, an ever-changing tide that continues to SPOTLIGHT AWARDS HIATUS & MODIFIED PROGRAM FOR 2021 TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TPAC.ORG
The nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) and Lipscomb University’s George Shinn College of Entertainment & the Arts announced changes for the 2020-21 Nashville High School Musical Theatre Awards program, including a hiatus for in-person events and its Spotlight Awards ceremony. Due to uncertainty in how Middle Tennessee high schools will adjust to an extended corona virus pandemic and out of concern for the safety of students and teachers, the program will not include elements related to school performances, sending adjudicators into schools or additional in-person experiences for large groups. “With school closings and canceled performances last year, we had to get creative quickly to showcase our talented high school students online and recognize their hard work with a virtual ceremony,” says Jennifer Turner, TPAC President and CEO. “Until it’s clear we can come together safely, our focus is to ensure the program can provide as many connection and training opportunities as possible.”
build with each experience acting as a building block to the next, “I can’t think of a better word to describe this thing we call ‘life’ than the word ‘building’,” she says of the title track. Shannon recounts a heart-wrenching moment the morning after a disastrous Tornado ripped through her Nashville neighborhood in March of 2020, “I’ll never forget the morning after the tornado. A friend and I were helping clear out debris; I looked over to see a couple embracing in the street in front of their house. Their house that no longer had doors, walls, or a roof. It was completely destroyed. They were holding each other so tight and that image has been imprinted in my mind as a reminder that our lives are built and held together by much more than nails, hammers and wood but with love and compassion. I will always think of that couple when I sing this song.” The 20-21 program will focus on the following: •Audition Video Submission and Scholarships – In March 2021, theatre students in Grades 11‐12 will be invited to submit audition videos for adjudication. Two winners will be selected from the submission to receive $1,000 scholarships. •Virtual Classroom Workshops – Participating schools will be able to schedule a free, synchronous learning opportunity with a guest teacher on the topic of their choice, including playwriting, creating characters, Broadway trivia, and more. •Webinar Series – Starting in January 2021, Lipscomb and TPAC will present a series of virtual workshops and webinars for the Spotlight Awards community. •Monthly Contests on Instagram – The Spotlight Awards Instagram account (@SpotlightAwards) will serve as the main online hub for keeping the student community engaged with your community with contests and other exciting content.
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POTATOES Now this doesn’t mean you can eat fries everyday, but when prepared properly, potatoes are actually a very nutritious food. They are high in potassium, fiber, low in calories and packed with other essential vitamins and minerals.
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