Home + Design

Your Front Yard Tells Your Story

Article and Photography by Provided The story of a home begins long before anyone steps through the front door. It starts at the curb, where a healthy lawn, vibrant landscaping, and well-cared-for outdoor spaces create a first impression that speaks volumes about the people who live there. For Dave Kmita of LawnValue, a home's landscape reflects far more than appearance. It reflects pride, care, and the value homeowners place on one of their greatest investments. "A well-maintained lawn says...

Real Estate

Where Club-Inspired Living Fosters Neighborly Connection

Two Furnished Model Homes Now Open for Tours Article and Photography by Provided In an era when genuine connections are becoming increasingly rare, the Fairington community is being thoughtfully designed and built around one key concept: belonging. Nestled among the rolling hills of Nolensville, just 30 minutes south of Nashville, this new master-planned community from award-winning developer Southern Land Company is taking shape one front porch at a time. At its heart, Fairington is designed...

Health + Wellness

Don't Ignore Your Dry Eyes

They Could Be Telling You Something More Article and Photography by Provided Most people brush off dry, irritated, or watery eyes as a minor annoyance. They grab a bottle of over-the-counter eye drops, assume it's part of getting older, and move on. But according to Dr. Kathryn Beckman of Beckman Dry Eye Institute, those symptoms can be early warning signs of a chronic disease that deserves attention long before it begins affecting daily life. Dr. Beckman's passion for treating dry eye...

Home + Design

Bringing Fall Indoors

One Bouquet At A Time Article by Taylor Love | Photography by Dylan James/@dylanjamesfilms There's something about the first crisp mornings of fall that makes me want to freshen up every corner of the house. One of my favorite ways to do that is with fresh flowers and floral arranging. They instantly make your home feel warm, inviting, and ready for the season. Creating a beautiful DIY arrangement is much easier than most people think. Start at a Flower Market (or Trader Joe's!) If you're...

Food + Beverage

Set The Scene

Send Summer Off In Style With A Soirée That Celebrates The American Spirit Article and Photography by Judy Beaudin There’s nothing quite like gathering around the table with the people I love the most. Creating an environment that makes everyone feel special is one of my favorite parts of our get togethers. When I can, I like to take a little time to dress up the table just a smidge more than usual. I want it to make everyone excited to take a seat, dive into some great food, and know how glad...

Home + Design

The Vision Becomes Reality At Firefly

Article by Mark Yarborough, Partner Storied Development | Photography by Austin Peckham There comes a moment when drawings yield to dirt, ideas become landscapes, and a vision reveals itself one walk at a time. For Firefly, that moment has arrived. South of Nashville, where Middle Tennessee’s hills roll gently toward the horizon, fairways now settle naturally into the land. Native grasses sway where construction stakes once stood. Members gather over breakfast before stepping onto a course...

Professional Services

The New American Dream Is Staying Put

Why Families are Investing in the Homes They Already Love Article and Photography by For many families, the American dream no longer means buying a bigger house. Instead, it means creating a home that will serve their family for decades to come. As higher interest rates and rising home prices reshape the housing market, more homeowners are choosing to stay where their memories have been made. Rather than moving, they are investing in preserving and improving the homes they already love. One...

Shopping

Hats Off To Tennessee

How Hillary and Jason Demeo Turned a Love of the Volunteer State Into A Wearable Brand Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Some businesses start with a business plan. And some simply start with a genuine passion for a place, a product, and the people around it. TN Hat, the headwear brand founded by Franklin's Hillary and Jason Demeo, is a love letter to Tennessee. We sat down with the Demeos to talk about how it all started, what goes into every hat they make, and why Tennessee...

Life + Culture

Where Community Grows

Plant Bingo Brings People Together One Houseplant At A Time Article by Karen Creason | Photography by Provided What began as a TikTok discovery has quickly grown into one of Williamson County's most unique nights out. Kelly-Marie Gabele, owner of Nashville's chapter of The Social Greenhouse, first stumbled across Plant Bingo while scrolling social media. The original concept, created by a couple in Dallas, immediately caught her attention. "I went looking for Plant Bingo in my own area...

Entertainment

Hometown Proud

Tae Lewis Is Bringing Old School Country Back Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Tae Lewis doesn't need to reinvent country music. He just needs to remind you what made you love it in the first place. With a sound he describes as a blend of Eddie Rabbitt and Rascal Flatts, a viral social media following, and a new music video that is turning heads across the industry, the independent country artist is making a name for himself For fans just discovering you, how would you...