Wellness

Mother's Day Brunch Picks

Discover Our Instagram Followers Favorite Brunch Spots and Must-try Dishes Article by Karen Creason 1. Del Frisco’s Grille (Brentwood) Treat Mom to the irresistible Strawberry Cobbler French Toast 2. Puckett’s (Franklin) Indulge in the savory Skillet Piggy Mac 3. The Brunch Collective (Spring Hill) Savor the tantalizing Breakfast Burritos and Avocado Toast 4. The Honeysuckle (Franklin) Delight in the divine Shrimp and Grits 5. Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille (Franklin) Experience and enjoy...

May 2024

Travel

The Classic Coast

Sail, Sightsee, Shop, Savor, And Seek In Newport, Rhode Island Article by Karen Creason | Photography by Provided by Discover Newport Welcome to Newport, Rhode Island, where history, culture, and coastal beauty blend seamlessly. Located along scenic shores, Newport invites you to discover its heritage, relax on its beaches, indulge in its growing culinary scene, and make memories through its various experiences. Whether you're a solo adventurer, a family searching for quality time, a couple...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Finding The Sweet Fringe Benefits Of Midlife

Article by Jennifer Bennhoff | Photography by Provided We sat down with Brentwood resident Nanette Johnson, 59, and the content creator of the Instagram blog, Sweet Fringe Benefits. Nanette is an accountant for a global company and has lived in Tennessee for 21 years with her husband, Doug. The couple has three grown children and four grandchildren. Sweet Fringe Benefits has over 65,000 Instagram followers and aims to be relatable and real about midlife, including changing bodies, home lives...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Faces Of Franklin

Sharing Inspiring Stories of Real People with Grace Begins Podcast Article by Karen Creason | Photography by Provided Franklin Lifestyle sat down with Franklin residents Cathy Cardenas and Catherine Sutherland, co-hosts of Grace Begins  podcast - a weekly podcast sharing stories of people who have navigated life's challenges with unwavering grace, emerging stronger and more resilient than ever. What is - and isn’t - Grace Begins   podcast? CS: Each week we bring inspiring stories of...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Enjoy The SIMPLE, Healthy Difference

Delicious Fruit Bars Without All The Added Sugar Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided When Amanda Ament was in her mid-20s, she realized she was eating too much sugar. So she challenged herself to give it up for three weeks. “I felt great,” she says. “My skin cleared, I slept better, and I had more energy.” After experiencing the benefits of her new regimen, she added weeks, then months, and eventually years to her challenge. Her biggest problem was finding snacks, especially...

April 2024

Shopping

Diamonds And Curls

Jeanette Keith of Fink’s Jewelers Finds Beauty In Jewelry And Every Aspect Of Her Life Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided By any measure, Aruba is a jewel of an island. From fantastic landscapes and world-renowned beaches to an eclectic culture and high standard of living, Arubans have an appreciation for the finer things in life. It’s the kind of place that can inspire a young girl to become a fashion model or a competitive athlete. A scholar or a businesswoman. Or as in the case...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Women On The Go

Safe, Reliable And Friendly Transportation Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided Getting into a hired car with a stranger can be intimidating, especially for women. Heather Lehrmann understood this, so she founded Nash Pink Ride in 2023 to offer a more personal, safe, and comfortable alternative. All someone has to do is schedule a date and time, and the bright pink sparkly 2024 Honda Pilot with pink seats will be there, anytime of the day or night. When Heather was thinking of...

April 2024

Local Services

Cultivating Joy

Meet The Entrepreneurs Behind Early June Flower Farm Article by Carol Fite Lynn | Photography by Provided In Franklin, Early June Flower Farm has quickly become a beloved fixture in the community, offering a resplendent array of locally grown blooms while championing sustainable farming practices. Owned and operated by Nicole Bobek and Mackenzie Garner, this flourishing venture embodies a commitment to cultivating beauty and fostering environmental stewardship in the heart of Tennessee's...

April 2024

Home + Design

Refresh Your Space With Zula And Mac

Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Provided Sometimes simply swapping a throw pillow, adding vibrant florals, or upgrading a piece of furniture is all it takes to completely transform a space. But for those of us not blessed with an eye for design, even these small changes can feel like a daunting task. Fear not, Franklin! Help can be found tucked inside a historic building off Lewisburg Avenue, where the team behind Zula and Mac stands ready to help make your house a home.  At the helm...

April 2024

Shopping

Passion to Purpose

Creativity And Sustainability Meet To Create A Unique Brand Article by Lauren Kelly | Photography by Provided For Suzanne Wade, founder of Rank & Sugar– a handcrafted, sustainable Army apparel brand based in Nashville – the need to create led to a brand of reinvention. “I’ve always been an artist," she says. "There was no paved road that I grew up with, so I learned to work with what I had which made me scrappy and resourceful. Many generations of my family had been artists so I knew I would...

April 2024