Life + Culture

Empowering The Visually Impaired And Blind

How The Forseeable Future Foundation Is Building Community And Opportunity Through Sport Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Griffin Pinkow loved playing sports as a kid. And that affection never waned even as he began to progressively lose his sight. Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative retinal disease that slowly takes your vision from peripheral to complete vision loss, he thought he'd never play baseball again. The path to that diagnosis wasn't an easy one and...

Food + Beverage

The Original Nashville Institution

A Celebration Of 75 Years Of Biscuits, Hospitality, And Southern Tradition At The Loveless Cafe Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Some places are more than restaurants. They're also landmarks, gathering spots, and keepers of a community's story. Few fit that description more completely than the Loveless Cafe. Tucked at the northern end of the Natchez Trace Parkway on the outskirts of Nashville, the Loveless has been serving scratch-made biscuits, country ham, and Southern...

Local Services

Planning With Purpose

How Trent Linville of Linville Estate Law Helps Families Protect What Matters Most Article by Trent Linville | Photography by Provided At life’s most pivotal moments, clarity becomes one of the greatest gifts a family can give itself. For Trent Linville of Linville Estate Law, those pivotal moments are often when the phone rings. Families typically reach out during seasons of transition, when joy and uncertainty or grief and responsibility intersect. “We tend to see families during life...

Home + Design

Old Souls, New Stories

Remy Watters Of Vintage Remnants On The Art Of Finding Beauty In The Past Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Remy Watters has mastered the art of slowing down and looking back. Her Franklin shop, Vintage Remnants, is equal parts boutique and treasure hunt, a carefully curated space where salvaged, one-of-a-kind pieces and forgotten relics find their way back into the world. Watters has built a loyal following among shoppers who appreciate the stories stitched into every piece...

Fitness

Game, Set, Dink

From Williamson County To Downtown Nashville, Pickleball Has Officially Taken Over Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided If you've spent any time in Williamson County lately, chances are you've heard the unmistakable pop of a pickleball paddle. From Franklin to Brentwood, courts have been filling up faster than they can be built, as Middle Tennessee tries to keep up with one of the fastest-growing sports in America. Enter Nashville and a new place to play. Dinkville, the pickleball...

Fitness

The Art of Personalized Movement

Inside Pilates Franklin’s Relationship-Driven Approach to Strength and Longevity Article by Provided | Photography by Kelley Sparks, Kelspar Photography, Instagram: @kelsparphotos The first thing clients notice when they walk into Pilates Franklin is not the reformers or the serene studio light, it is the sense that someone is truly paying attention. For Megan Pinson and Laura Foutz, Owners and Certified Instructors at Pilates Franklin, that attentiveness is not accidental. It is...

Travel

Beyond the Closing: Finding Community Along Florida’s Emerald Coast

How Scenic Sotheby’s Summerville-Randall Team Matches Lifestyle With Place Article by Bert Summerville and Ellen Randall | Photography by Provided The first thing most people notice about Florida’s Emerald Coast is the water. It’s not just blue. It’s layered with turquoise, aquamarine, and deep emerald, shifting with the light like silk in motion. For many, that first glimpse seals the deal. But for Bert Summerville and Ellen Randall of Scenic Sotheby’s Summerville-Randall Team, the water is...

Life + Culture

A Seat At The Table

The Music City Food & Wine Festival Returns And Nashville's Culinary Scene Has Never Looked Better Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Nashville has spent the better part of the last decade proving it is as much a food city as it is a music city, and few events make that case more compellingly than the Music City Food & Wine Festival. Under the leadership of Executive Director Olivia Britton, the festival has grown into one of the Southeast's most celebrated culinary events. The...

Local Services

The Robinson Lake Project

Thoughtful Design Is Shaping Future Recreation, Conservation, and Connection Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Designed to improve stormwater management while creating a scenic public place for recreation, the Robinson Lake Project reflects the city’s long-term approach to sustainable growth. To better understand how engineering, environmental stewardship, and community needs intersect at Robinson Lake, we spoke with Shahad Abdulrahman, an engineer with the city of Franklin...

Home + Design

Unlocking the Power of Your Home

Everything You Need to Know About HELOCs Article by Southeast Financial Credit Union | Photography by Provided To shed light on the ins and outs of Home Equity Lines of Credit, commonly known as HELOCs, we sat down with Tammy Robinson, Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Lending at Southeast Financial Credit Union*. Her insights offer a clear and practical perspective on this powerful lending tool, how it works, and how homeowners can make the most of their home’s value for a range of financial...