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Dive Into Perfection
A Chat With Jason Shapiro From Perfect7 Pools About The Pool Building Process And Future Trends Article by Christina Madrid | Photography by Provided LET’S BEGIN WITH YOUR BACKGROUND. WHEN DID YOU START SELLING POOLS IN TENNESSEE? I began selling pools in Tennessee in 2012, after starting out in Arizona with another company. When the opportunity arose to come here, we were excited for the change. We love this part of the country. The climate and values remind me of Kansas City, where I grew...
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The Heart Of Holiday Season
Nonprofit Works With Disadvantaged Youth To Explore Careers And Spur On The Community's Christmas Spirit Article by Lauren Kelly | Photography by Provided From career exploration to festive community events, Franktown Open Hearts brings joy and support to disadvantaged children across Franklin. “We are a program that works with impoverished children from kindergarten to senior year after school and all day during the summer," says Chris Barnhill, Franktown Open Hearts' executive director...
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One For You, One For Me
Local Gift Ideas For Everyone, Including Yourself Article by Maria Dinoia What's a December issue without a holiday gift guide? We've curated a list of seasonal hits to inspire gift ideas and get your started on tackling that Christmas list. Is mom unconventional? Is dad thrifty? Is your bestie bougie? Your cousin picky? Doesn't matter who you're shopping for, under the tree or stuffing a stocking, we've got you covered with these local goodies! Hair Shots heat-activated hair fragrance...
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Hear This (Not Too) Loud And Clear
How Dr. Elizabeth Welch And HearTN Are Leading The Way In Hearing Healthcare Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided If you haven’t paid much attention to your hearing health, Dr. Elizabeth Welch wants to deliver a message that’s (not too) loud and clear: make an appointment and get an exam. “In many cases, hearing loss is so gradual that people don’t even notice until it has progressed,” she says. “I highly recommend getting tested so that you know your baseline. Then if subsequent...
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