Home + Design

Aging in Place

Creating first-floor primary suites so people can stay in their beloved homes Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by James Williams As people age, some choose to downsize or move to a retirement community, but plenty of others want to stay in their homes. This is where they’ve made so many wonderful memories, and they want to continue to enjoy their familiar neighborhoods and neighbors. Unfortunately, many older homes, especially those in Brentwood, often have primary bedrooms and baths on...

Real Estate

Where Club-Inspired Living Fosters Neighborly Connection

Two Furnished Model Homes Now Open for Tours Article and Photography by Provided In an era when genuine connections are becoming increasingly rare, the Fairington community is being thoughtfully designed and built around one key concept: belonging. Nestled among the rolling hills of Nolensville, just 30 minutes south of Nashville, this new master-planned community from award-winning developer Southern Land Company is taking shape one front porch at a time. At its heart, Fairington is designed...

Real Estate

The Home Gurus

Experienced data-driven professionals who get the best deals for their clients Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Photography Provided With an educational background that includes a degree from Purdue and an MBA in finance, combined with a career in corporate hospitality and digital marketing, Patrick Higgins has found success in various industries. When he moved to Nashville in 2011, he not only fell in love with the city, but with a whole new career. “I'd spend Saturdays driving...

Health + Wellness

Don't Ignore Your Dry Eyes

They Could Be Telling You Something More Article and Photography by Provided Most people brush off dry, irritated, or watery eyes as a minor annoyance. They grab a bottle of over-the-counter eye drops, assume it's part of getting older, and move on. But according to Dr. Kathryn Beckman of Beckman Dry Eye Institute, those symptoms can be early warning signs of a chronic disease that deserves attention long before it begins affecting daily life. Dr. Beckman's passion for treating dry eye...