Local Services

Investing In Community

The Arc Williamson County’s Commitment To Empowerment And Inclusion Article by Brooke Tanner | Photography by Provided Located in the heart of Franklin, The Arc Williamson County plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Since its founding in 1957, this dedicated organization has become a vital part of the community, focused on empowering individuals and fostering a culture of inclusion and support for all...

Entertainment

Faces Of Franklin

Meet Franklin Native And Recording Artist, Robby Johnson Article by Lainey Green | Photography by Provided FL: Your path into the music industry was a bit unorthodox. Can you tell me about that? RJ: A lot of artists know at five years old that they're gonna be an artist but it was a totally different story for me. I'm very creative, so I would write songs and sing them and people around me would say, ‘Oh you got something,’ and I was always like ‘No, no, no, I'm not a singer. I'm a...

Finance + Legal Services

Landing In The Middle

PFD Capital Partners’ Michael Imbesi Traveled From One Extreme To The Other Before Finding His Permanent Home In Middle Tennessee Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided Michael Imbesi’s journey to Middle Tennessee traversed two continents, at least seven countries, four states and too many cities, towns and municipalities to list here. Imbesi grew up in a quaint Long Island equestrian village, about an hour east of New York City. After graduating from a private college prep school in...

Finance + Legal Services

Rich Habits

A Podcast For Anyone Who Wants To Be Rich Article by Kathleen Davis | Photography by Provided Nashvillian Austin Hankwitz is unlike any 28-year-old you have ever met. As one of the hosts of the Rich Habits Podcas t, his resume of accomplishments is astounding. With a bachelor’s degree in finance, he has climbed his own personal “ladder” and achieved things many people believe are unattainable. From ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to being invited to the White House...