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Beyond The Front Door
How Jennifer Bickerstaff And Ashleigh Franks Help Clients Build A Life, Not Just Find A Listing Article by Jennifer Bickerstaff and Ashleigh Franks | Photography by Provided In Williamson County, where every corner tells a story and every street holds a slice of Southern charm, The Bickerstaff Group is helping clients find more than just a home, they're helping them find a life. “‘Home’ looks different for everyone, and discovering what that means to each client is one of the most important...
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Making Waves Beyond The Pool
How Goldfish Swim School Builds Water Safety, Confidence, And Lifelong Skills In Every Child Article by Lincoln Walden | Photography by Provided It’s hot and sticky, which means it’s swim season y’all! Whether it’s a lake, ocean or pool, taking a dip to cool off is something we will likely take advantage of this summer. But confidence in the water helps the little ones in our lives enjoy splashing and swimming the safest way possible. We sat down with Goldfish Swim School-Franklin’s owner...
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Two Decades Of Stories
Landmark Booksellers Celebrates 20 Years As Franklin’s Favorite Literary Destination Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided In 2005, Carol and Joel Tomlin purchased what is now the oldest commercial building still standing in Historic Franklin. And for 20 years, Landmark Booksellers has been like a love letter to the community. The Tomlins put their stamp on the building that is rooted in Tennessee history with over 35,000 new, old, and hard-to-find rare and classic...
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Five Reasons To Love The Listening Room
Nashville's Iconic Music Venue Article by Maria Dinoia 19 Years and Counting! The Listening Room’s founder and visionary, Chris Blair, "set out to create a space that put the song and the songwriter first." As of 2024, The Listening Room has supported Nashville songwriters by selling over 130,000 tickets to fans from 40 countries across the globe and 48 U.S. states from coast to coast. The venue has hosted over 800 shows featuring over 1,000 songwriters on its stages, and its monthly...
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