Life + Culture

Generosity Abounds

Luke Bryan Receives $1,000,000 Commitment from Raising Cane’s Owner and Founder Todd Graves for The Brett Boyer Foundation Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Courtesy of Raising Canes Luke Bryan proved that “Most People Are Good” as he joined Raising Cane’s founder and CEO Todd Graves to celebrate a $1 million donation from Raising Cane’s to The Brett Boyer Foundation. The foundation was co-founded by Bryan alongside his wife, Caroline, and her brother and sister-in-law, Bo and Ellen...

Health + Wellness

Fulfilling Unmet Needs

Physicians Urgent Care Is Helping Small Businesses Provide Employees With Affordable Group Health Plans Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided The ever-changing health care landscape makes it challenging for small businesses to offer employees access to meaningful medical services. In some cases, the expense is so great that it puts small business owners at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to hiring and retaining top talent. The team at Physicians Urgent Care (PUC) recognized...

Food + Beverage

The Doctor Of Coffee

How A Passion Turned Into Franklin Coffee Company Article by Kathleen Davis | Photography by Provided Every morning, many people reach for their first cup of coffee—a daily ritual that fuels the hustle of crying babies, school drop-offs, and morning workloads. Living in Franklin, we’re lucky to have great coffee options, including one from Doctor Terry Hadaway, better known as the "Doctor of Coffee." Hadaway holds an associate degree in engineering, a bachelor’s degree in religion, a master’s...

Food + Beverage

An Upscale, Tech-Infused Mini Golf Experience

4 Reasons To Take The Family To Play This Summer Article and Photography by Maria Dinoia 1. It's fun!   It's mini golf reimagined. The game pairs modern technology with wild courses and trendy vibes for a whole different experience. Every swing is tracked by Trackaball™ technology, so there's no room for arguing with your group about who's shooting better. And no need to write scores on little cards with a mini pencil—just check the screen above you. 2. Staff attentiveness   The staff...

Life + Culture

Reaching The Top

Explore The Trails And Vistas Of Tennessee Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided Hikers already know the beauty and serenity that can be found in the great outdoors. For summiteers, hiking is taken to a whole other level – literally. They desire uphill hikes that include not only scenic trails, but also the thrill of stunning views at the top. Fortunately, Tennessee has some of the highest summits in the East, and thanks to a new 2025 guidebook, Tennessee Summits, published by...

Local Services

Ask The Experts

Have Questions? We've Got Answers Article by Karen Creason | Photography by Provided We gathered a panel of local experts to tackle your most commonly asked questions about lice, automobile buying, new home communities, painting, and windows. From common misconceptions to expert tips, they’ve got the answers. Read on to find out what they had to say. Lou Beltran Owner & founder, EHI Windows & Doors  EfficiencyHomeImprovements.com Which is more important, quality installation or...

Life + Culture

Building With Purpose

How ShareBuilt Is Changing The Way Nonprofits Build Their Dreams Article by Karen Creason | Photography by Provided When nonprofits dream of new spaces, ShareBuilt offers the blueprint, and the bridge, to make it happen. Founded in 2022 by Franklin resident, Steve Kuhn, ShareBuilt was created to solve a problem few people realized even existed: nonprofits often struggle to access professional support when building or renovating facilities. While many architecture, engineering, and...

Health + Wellness

Growing To Serve

How Williamson Health Is Rising To Meet The Growing Healthcare Needs Of Williamson County And Beyond Article by Williamson Health | Photography by Provided With Williamson Medical Center’s Boyer-Bryan West Tower rising above the skyline, it’s clear that Williamson Health continues to elevate excellence in health care throughout Williamson County and beyond. However, the recently completed West Tower is just one of many ways the regional health care system is growing to serve our rapidly...

Arts + Culture

Like Father, Like Daughter

American Idol Alums And Father-Daughter Duo, Phil And McKayla Stacey, Detail Their Special Bond Through Music. Article by Morgan Raum | Photography by Trevor Hager With a shared passion for music, father-daughter duo Phil and McKayla Stacey prove that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The 18-year-old has grown to follow in her father’s footsteps. Now residing in Wichita, Kansas, the Staceys credit the magic of Nashville for bringing continuous inspiration to their rising careers. Like...

Entertainment

Heartstrings & Franklin Streets

Country Singer Timothy Wayne Talks Latest Single Article by Lainey Green | Photography by Provided Timothy Wayne, rising country artist—and Tim McGraw’s nephew— opens up about his new single and chasing music down every avenue of Franklin.  Tell me a bit about your newest single, “That’d Be You.” Growing up I was a weird kid playing guitar in the stairwell. One day, a beautiful girl saw me and asked for my number. Not long after that, I left and came here. I called my buddy Mark Collie...