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Jeremy and Lauren Popoff Talk Music, Marriage, and Meaningful Moments Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Rockstar couple Jeremy and Lauren Popoff love their life in Franklin. The California transplants have called Franklin home since 2020, renovating their historic property with help from HGTV’s Christina Hall. As Jeremy puts it, "Franklin kind of called us. We were drawn to it." Jeremy, co-founder and guitarist of the iconic alt‑rock band LIT, and Lauren, built her own...
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Six Years And 6,000 Dogs
Wags & Walks Nashville Hosts Star-Studded Benefit Concert Article by Abbey Kovacevich | Photography by Provided Wags & Walks Nashville is celebrating six years in operation and 6,000 dogs rescued by throwing a party for the pups, and the entire city is invited. On October 7, the rescue organization will celebrate a major milestone: six years of saving lives and a whopping 6,000 dogs rescued. To honor the moment and rally support for the future, Wags & Walks is hosting its second annual...
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Now You Know
Tennessee Firsts Article by Karen Creason Tennessee has quite the history of making history. From playful pastimes and political milestones to sweet innovations and horse racing royalty, the Volunteer State has produced more than its share of national “firsts.” Here are a few trailblazing moments that started right here in Tennessee. Chattanooga was home to the first patented miniature golf course. Garnet Carter, co-founder of Rock City and owner of the Fairyland Inn on Lookout Mountain...
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A New Chapter
Cyndi Thomson Returns To The Spotlight With A Renewed Creative Spirit Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided “Music, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit, and never dies.” -- Edward Bulwer Lytton After stepping away from the spotlight at the height of her country music career in 2001, Franklin’s Cyndi Thomson is returning to her musical roots. Released last May, more than two decades since My World, Thomson's new EP, the six song Acres of Diamonds is a testament...
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