Health + Wellness

Fighting Filler Fatigue

Dr. Mary Lynn Moran On Knowing When It’s Time To Break Up With Your Filler Article by Dr. Mary Lynn Moran | Photography by Provided Beauty trends come and go, and fortunately the era of the overfilled face is fading fast. From red carpet revelations to reality television reversals, several public figures have openly dissolved their fillers, signaling a shift toward a more natural aesthetic. But according to Dr. Mary Lynn Moran, filler itself is not the villain. “Filler is one of my favorite...

Home + Design

Rooted in Williamson County

How Wilhelm Hardscapes & Landscapes Is Transforming Outdoor Living Article by Hunter Wilhelm For many homeowners in Williamson County, the backyard is no longer just a yard. It has become an extension of the home itself. From peaceful gardens to outdoor gathering spaces, thoughtfully designed landscapes are transforming how families live, entertain, and relax. For Hunter Wilhelm , founder of Wilhelm Hardscapes & Landscapes , creating these spaces is both an art and a passion. Wilhelm started...

Real Estate

Lake Life That Pays for Itself

Why More Williamson County Families Are Approaching Lake Property As Both A Retreat And A Strategic Investment Article by Jim Young | Photography by Provided For many families in Williamson County, owning a lake property has long represented a dream. It’s the place where summer weekends stretch a little longer, where kids jump off docks while parents gather around a firepit, and where the pace of life slows down just enough to reconnect. Traditionally, lake homes have been viewed as second...

Life + Culture

Memorializing Franklin's Namesake

PLA Media's Pam Lewis Along With Some Inspiring Other Women Continue To Invest In The City They Love Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Matt Bjorke Some people arrive in a community. Others invest in it. Pam Lewis is firmly in the second category. The founder of Nashville's celebrated PR and marketing firm, PLA Media, came to Tennessee by way of an exciting journey: a childhood in the rural mid-Hudson Valley town of Red Hook, New York, a transformative summer in Japan as a Lions Club...

Arts + Culture

Franklin's Getting An Adult Dance Company

Ignite Dance Company Is Expanding, Offering Dance Classes And Performance Opportunities For Franklin Adults Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Provided Once upon a time, I took off my worn-out tap shoes for the last time. I put away my rhinestones and E6000, tossed my Aquanet hairspray, and retired my red lipstick. After 12+ years of dancing with competition teams and dance companies, that chapter of my life was closed.  Or so I thought… Years later, as an adult craving community and...

Food + Beverage

La Famiglia

How Theresa Scotto Brought Three Generations Of Italian Tradition To Franklin's Table Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided There is a photograph on the wall at Pelato's new Franklin location that stops Theresa Scotto in her tracks every time she sees it. It's her father, standing in the backyard, long white tube socks pulled up, holding a platter of food. "It was always about food," she says. "It was always about bringing family together every Sunday outside." That image, and the...

Entertainment

Turn It Up

Ingrid Andress Is Back on the Road And Bringing New Music With Her Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided There is a version of Ingrid Andress that the world thought it knew. The Grammy-nominated songwriter with the literary lyrics. Of course, that version is still there. But on the Lowkey Sessions tour, and on the third album taking shape in studios right now, a different Ingrid Andress is stepping forward. "I feel like on this album, there are a lot of songs where I just say...

Arts + Culture

Dreaming In Franklin

Gabrielle Waary's New Book Is A Love Letter To Our Beloved Community Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Every community has a story worth telling. And Franklin is chief among them. This debut book from Gabrielle Waary is a warm celebration of one of Middle Tennessee's most special places. Written by someone who knew right away that it was not just a place on a map, but a living, breathing collection of people, places, and moments that deserve to be remembered. We sat down with...

Education

Unearth A Story

At Your Local Library Article by Casey Applebaum, Youth Services Manager, WCPLS When school lets out for summer, the Williamson County Public Library System digs into the annual, all-summer event called Summer Reading, and this year we are venturing to “Unearth A Story” or two.  Summer Reading Programs, also sometimes called Summer Learning Programs, occur at libraries across the nation to motivate people of all ages to visit the library, uncover something new, and dig deep into reading. The...

Life + Culture

Scroll Worthy

Inside Influencer Lauren Erro's World Where Authenticity Is Always On Trend Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided In a crowded digital landscape, Brentwood-based influencer Lauren Erro has built something rare - a feed that is genuine. Erro has carved out a corner of the internet that reflects the way real women in Middle Tennessee actually live: stylishly, intentionally, and without taking themselves too seriously. We sat down with Lauren to talk about how she got here, what keeps...