Arts + Culture

Perfect Unity

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...

Life + Culture

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...

Life + Culture

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...

Entertainment

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...

Food + Beverage

Refined Mediterranean Cuisine Meets Modern Luxury

The Blue Aster Is More Than Just A Hotel Restaurant Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Tucked within the Conrad Nashville, is the The Blue Aster .  More than just a hotel restaurant, The Blue Aster is a culinary destination redefining upscale Southern dining. With its modern coastal influence, seasonal menus, and commitment to local sourcing, The Blue Aster offers an experience that’s as stylish as it is palatable. Named for the Tennessee wildflower, the blue aster is a hardy...

Home + Design

Style by Pella

Local Business Offers Outstanding Home Upgrade Products and Services Delivered with a Family Touch Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and Provided Since the dawn of time, the concepts of home and family have been intertwined. Families need the centering that homes can provide, and homes are just hollow structures without families to fill them with love and joy. Just as families grow and change, so do trends behind home styling. Looks and features that were commonplace just...

Style + Beauty

Where Beauty Meets Belonging

The Parker House on Main Delivers Franklin’s Most Thoughtful Take on Down-to-Earth Luxury Article by Samuel Allen | Photography by Mossy Rock Creative When you step through the doors of The Parker House on Main, you immediately know you’re somewhere different. The light is soft, the music feels handpicked for the moment, and the greeting is genuine. It doesn’t feel like just another high-end salon. It feels like coming home to a place designed with you in mind. “At The Parker House on Main...

Style + Beauty

Beyond the Suit

Redefining Modern Elegance for Men and Women in Nashville Article by Stephen Richards, Jr. & Holland Downs | Photography by Jared Minnix In a city that thrives on creativity and tradition in equal measure, a quiet revolution in personal style is underway. It is one that goes beyond the traditional suit and embraces elegance as a deeply individual experience. Known for its mastery of custom menswear, Richards Bespoke is now turning heads with its inclusive expansion into womenswear. What began...

Style + Beauty

Haute & Happy: Where Style Meets Spirit

Bold Bags Redefining Luxury With Playful Charm And Vibrant Design Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Bursting with personality, Haute & Happy bags are the creation of founder, Kelly Checchio, who believes fashion should spark joy. Created in 2019, Haute & Happy pieces are bright and bold, blending high-style with a playful twist. With vibrant colors and whimsical details that lend themselves to joy, these bags are more than accessories. Haute & Happy bags (and now hats!) are...

Real Estate

Building Firefly

Inside the Vision, Craft, and Community Spirit Powering Middle Tennessee’s Most Thoughtful Community Article and Photography by Provided In the rolling hills of Maury County, where pastoral beauty meets a growing appetite for intentional living, something extraordinary is taking root. Firefly is more than a new neighborhood; it’s a redefinition of what it means to come home. Conceived by Mark Enderle and Mark Yarborough, partners at Storied Development, well-known for their success with The...