Food + Beverage

Carols & Barrels

Get In The Holiday Spirit On The Tennessee Whiskey Trail Article by Charity Toombs | Photography by Courtesy of Tennessee Whiskey Trail The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is getting in the holiday  spirit  this year with the launch of Carols & Barrels, a trail of holiday pop-ups featuring festive decorations, themes, cocktails and entertainment presented by participating distilleries and tasting rooms in Middle Tennessee that begins November 11 and runs through January 5, 2025. Participating Trail...

Travel

A Beautiful Way To Travel

Enjoy An Authentic, Cultural, And Personalized Excursion To Italy Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided Whether planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip or a return trip to your favorite place, you want it to be the best it can be. But trying to create that experience on your own can turn a much-anticipated dream vacation into a headache. There is help, especially when it comes to traveling to the beautiful country of Italy. Anthony and Denise Campopiano, founders of Italy With Bella in...

Life + Culture

Designing Dreams

Becky Smith Uses Her Interior Design Expertise To Give Back To The Community Article by Christina Madrid | Photography by Provided The people we surround ourselves with often shape our path, and for Becky Smith of The Linen Duck, her parents provided an early immersion into the world of home design. Becky recalls how her mother meticulously decorated each house as if it were their permanent home, only for her father, a custom home builder, to sell it and move on to the next project. With a...

Life + Culture

Lighting Up Franklin

Diwali's Festival Of Lights Article by Kathleen Davis | Photography by Provided by India Association of Nashville Renewal and fresh beginnings, good combatting evil, strengthening bonds with family, friends and the community, and reflecting on personal and spiritual growth - these are just a few of the focuses of Diwali. Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the clay lamps that Indians light outside their homes to...

Health + Wellness

Take A Weight Off Your Shoulders (And Everywhere Else)

Programs That Simplify The Process Of Losing Pounds And Gaining Wellness Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided When contemplating losing weight, many of us are overwhelmed by the entire process. There are all kinds of diets and medications out there, but how do we know which ones actually work, and which ones are right for our bodies? Simple Weight Solutions in Franklin takes the onus off of people who want to look and feel their best. “We customize for each person,” says Trent...

Arts + Culture

Sharing The Power Of Music

Chris Kirkpatrick Is Giving Back With Notes For Notes Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Joseph Llanes Chris Kirkpatrick grew up an underprivileged kid. Cheap motels, trailer parks, no electricity or telephone and living in his car when they had one, were all a part of his childhood. So when he was approached about the opportunity to partner with Notes for Notes (N4N), it was a no-brainer for him to jump on board. Notes for Notes is a non-profit organization that provides youth with...

Arts + Culture

Bringing Community Together Through The Arts

How Franklin Theatrical Fellowship Inspires Connection and Creativity Article by Jayna Pennington | Photography by Provided Franklin Theatrical Fellowship (FTF) stands as a powerful platform for artistic expression and community connection. This nonprofit theater company is dedicated to bringing exceptional arts programming to the area by engaging audiences with performances that entertain and inspire. With a mission to spread the beauty of the arts and bring people together, FTF provides a...

Home Services

Power To The People

The Team At Family-owned And Operated Current Electrical Gives Its Customers Reason To Smile Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided The creature comforts that make our lives livable–heating and air-conditioning, refrigeration, lighting, internet and communications–are only as reliable as the energy supply that keeps them running. It’s easy to take them for granted. Most of us can tough-it-out when a passing storm knocks out the power for a few hours. But those inconveniences are not...

Entertainment

An Evening With Monty Criswell

Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Provided As the hit songwriter behind some of country music’s biggest songs like George Strait’s “I Saw God Today”, Eric Church’s “Hell Of A View”, Trace Adkins’ “Just Fishin’”, Scotty McCreery’s “Five More Minutes”, Parker McCollum’s “Handle On You” and so many more, there’s no denying that Monty Criswell is a gifted storyteller. Surviving stage three colon cancer has inspired him to share both his life lessons and the stories behind his songs in his...

Life + Culture

Behind The Badge

Chief Roddy Parker Reflects On His 46 Year Career Article by Morgan Raum | Photography by Provided Chief Roddy Parker proudly served Williamson County for 46 years. After retiring in August, he has continued to be celebrated and recognized for his lifelong dedication to keeping our city and community safe. Roddy was raised in Arrington and is a graduate of Franklin High School. While he always had an interest in working in the police force, he was never quite sure if it was a career he would...