Wellness

Sharing Knowledge, Helping Others

Natural, Alternative Products For People And Their Pets Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided When Rodney Croteau’s wife, Caroline, had to have spinal surgery 15 or so years ago, it was difficult to find the right pain medications because of her severe allergies. “When searching for alternative methods of pain management, we came across CBD [cannabidiols],” he says. “They helped her out tremendously and we've continued to use them throughout the years.” Rodney, who was working in...

June 2024

Home Services

Building A Quality Reputation

Doing The Right Thing Leads To Great Success Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided Trevor Brunsvold, owner of TN Quality Roofing & Siding, never intended to spend his life in construction. “I started working in construction when I was young, with my grandpa who owned a concrete company, but later I went to school at MTSU [Middle Tennessee State University] to get out of construction,” he says. Shortly after graduating with an agricultural business degree, Trevor struggled to find...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Boy Band Love

NKOTB Tearing Up FirstBank Amphitheater Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) is legendary. The boy band rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s, captivating a generation with their chart-topping pop tunes and coordinated dance performances. Born in Boston in 1984, NKOTB includes brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. Known for hits like "Hangin' Tough," "Step by Step," and "You Got It (The Right...

June 2024

Life + Culture

BrightStone Helps Students’ Dreams Come True

Article by Sarah Skates | Photography by Provided BrightStone, an educational program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is thriving at its new home, Land of Dreams. The 140-acre property tucked off Columbia Pike in south Franklin, features state-of-the-art facilities as well as brand-new residential housing, which just welcomed its first occupants. The long-term vision is impressive, with future plans including an aquatic center, equestrian center, chapel...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Fun Facts About The Fourth

Article by Jessica Wayman | Photography by Provided For most Americans, Independence Day signifies several things like freedom, American flags, fireworks, hot dogs, and maybe a day by the pool or out on the lake. And if you’re from the South, the holiday probably makes you think of sweltering heat! But that never seems to stop us from going out and celebrating our nation’s independence, even if you’re just lighting Black Cats and sparklers in your own driveway. Since the 4th of July is where...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Explore The Many U-Pick Farms Of Middle Tennessee This Summer

Add A Visit To Your Summer Bucket List Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Provided Stoney Creek Farm As a local Franklin farm, Stoney Creek Farm prides itself in bringing farm education to the community through summer camps and classes on everything from canning to making kombucha! Stop by Stoney Creek Farms on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. or by appointment to pick your own blackberries. StoneyCreekFarmTennessee.com S. E. Daugherty & Sons Located off...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Life In Layers

Jenny Ferguson Tells Her Story Through Her Art Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Joseph Llanes It wasn’t until local abstract artist and actress, Jenny Ferguson, became a mom that she discovered a love for creating on canvas. Her fascination with color and layers was first explored on stage as a teenager and later on-screen as an adult. “My favorite acting roles have always been the complex, layered characters. In order to portray them, I had to deconstruct each one, revealing all of...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Perfect Picnic Biscuits

Article and Photography by Judy Beaudin Grab a picnic basket and pack a few no-mess small bites that require minimal set up and make it easy to roll out a blanket, take a seat, and relax in the great outdoors. What is it about summertime that makes the simple idea of taking a meal outside sound like such a good time? There’s a certain appeal to leaving behind the distractions of home and heading out to eat accompanied only by the quiet sounds of nature. I bet I’m not the only one whose idea of...

June 2024

Life + Culture

See Summer In Full Bloom

Williamson County's Five Best Wildflower Hikes Article by Lindsay Ferrier (aka @suburbanturmoil) | Photography by Lindsay Ferrier Fall is so vibrant and gorgeous in Franklin that it tends to get all the attention — but in this longtime Tennessean’s opinion, summer is just as glorious — particularly out on the hiking trails. Wildflowers abound, drawing enthusiasts from across the region to see the amazing blooms our area has to offer.  You owe it to yourself and your people to head out on at...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Planting Oak Trees With Titans President & CEO Burke Nihill

Article by Jennifer Bennhoff | Photography by Provided Over the past two decades, Nashville evolved from a honky tonk village to an entertainment mecca, including in the world of sports. Key to this growth was in 1999 when the NFL's Houston Oilers' relocated to become the Tennessee Titans. Many of the Titans' first fans were converts who switched allegiances and donned Titans colors in support of their hometown team. Their kids, raised under Titans banners, have grown into diehard fans. The...

June 2024