Food + Beverage

Celebrate National Grilling Month

With HoneyFire Barbeque Company Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Courtesy of Honeyfire Barbeque Honeyfire Barbeque Co.'s Ben Claybaker built HoneyFire on a deep, genuine love of the craft of barbecuing and the belief that great barbecue has the power to bring people together. We sat down with Claybaker to talk about the road to opening day, what makes Honeyfire different, and why Brentwood turned out to be exactly the right place to fire up the pit. Congratulations on the opening of...

Life + Culture

Lights, Camera, Libby

Inside The Libby O Show Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided In a media landscape crowded with content, Libby O is doing something refreshingly different. As the creator, host, producer, and emcee of the Libby O Show, she has built a platform rooted in connection and authentic storytelling. Equal parts interviewer and entertainer, Libby O has carved out a corner in Middle Tennessee's creative community that is entirely her own. We sat down with the creator to talk about the show...

Life + Culture

Farmhouse Stays, Pastures And Plates

Discover Tennessee's Farm Charm Article by Provided by Tennessee Department of Tourist Development | Photography by Courtesy of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Tennessee invites travelers to slow down and reconnect with the land through the charm of its working farms. As agriculture remains the state’s leading industry, fertile farmland stretches from the Appalachian foothills to the Mississippi River, creating a landscape rich in tradition and flavor. Across the state, visitors...

Arts + Culture

Different Dreams, Different Stages

Lauren Alaina Celebrates Where She's Been And Where She's Going With New Music Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided There is a hot pink and lime green childhood bedroom somewhere in Rossville, Georgia, covered in frogs, where a little girl used to sing into her mirror and dream about her future. Little did she know just how bright that future would become. "Whatever was in me as a little girl that knew that I had this journey ahead of me, I'm just so thankful," says Lauren Alaina...

Local Services

The Front Door To Franklin

Visit Franklin's New Visitor Center at The Factory Is Open Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Courtesy of Visit Franklin Franklin just got a new welcome mat. Visit Franklin has recently opened a visitor center inside Franklin's iconic Factory. Ready to explore one of Tennessee's most beloved destinations? Start here.  What was the vision behind bringing the new Visitor Center to The Factory, and how long has this plan been in the works? It really is a testament to the power of...

Travel

Sun, Sand And The Shag

North Myrtle Beach Is So Much More Than A Beach Town Article and Photography by Maria Dinoia While North Myrtle Beach's more famous neighbor to the south draws the crowds and the chaos, North Myrtle Beach has quietly perfected the art of the coastal getaway. A nine mile magnificent stretch of South Carolina shoreline divided into four distinct, walkable neighborhoods, each with its own personality, its own rhythm, and its own reasons to linger. From the lively shores of Crescent Beach to the...

Wellness

Adventure Is Their Middle Name

The Outdoor Women Of Nashville Bring Together Community And Fun Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Courtesy of Outdoor Women of Nashville Some of the best communities start with a broken kneecap. In 2019, Kate Joyner was running trails at Beaman Park on her lunch break when she slid down a ravine, broke her phone, and broke her kneecap. She fashioned a makeshift cane from a stick and slowly made her way back to her car, where a second phone allowed her to call her husband. He waited...

Finance + Legal Services

More Than Money

Defining What You’re Really Leaving Behind Article by Provided | Photography by Fifo Agency, Cole Gorman   For many families, estate planning begins as a conversation about finances, but according to the attorneys atCook Tillman Law Group, it quickly evolves into something much deeper: defining the legacy they hope to leave behind for future generations. “While estate planning certainly involves managing wealth, I encourage clients to view it as a blueprint for the future they want to...

Home + Design

Green Glove Concierge

How WOW Windowboxes Brings Beauty to Your Home Without Adding Stress Article and Photography by Provided In Williamson County, luxury is not just about square footage or designer finishes. It is about creating beauty without creating more work. When calendars are packed and life rarely slows down, one of the greatest luxuries of all might just be pulling into your driveway and being greeted by a home that looks absolutely beautiful and put together, without lifting a finger to make it happen. ...

Sports + Recreation

Explore Tennessee This Summer With New Bike Trails

37 New Trails Added To The State’s Bike Tennessee Program Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Courtesy Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Looking to get out into the great outdoors and explore more of The Volunteer State this summer? There’s no better time to hop on a bike and hit the trails, since the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development announced that as of April, 37 newly curated gravel cycling routes have been added to the state’s Bike Tennessee program. “The...