Food + Beverage

HOMEtown Beef

Rooted and Raised in Gallatin – The Holleman Family's Love for Land, Livestock, and Community Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Cedar & Light Photography and Morris Holleman At Holleman Farms, local isn’t a trend—it’s a way of life passed down through generations. For Morris and Rachel Holleman, farming is woven into their family history, shaped by time spent learning from grandfathers and influential mentors who believed in stewardship, integrity, and doing things the right way...

Home + Design

Creating Home

Hometown girl Ashley Cline Cook weaves family, land, and hospitality into places people return to. Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Cedar & Light Photography In Gallatin, home is not a single structure or address. It is a living, breathing ecosystem of history, land, family, and hospitality. For Ashley Cline Cook, home is both deeply personal and deliberately shared. It is found in the creak of original hardwood floors at Historic Stonewall, in the laughter of families gathered...

Home + Design

Functional Elegance Throughout Your Home

The Art of Concept to Creation: Closets by Design Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Provided by Closets by Design of Nashville Positioned in the heart of Middle Tennessee, the Closets by Design of Nashville dynamic duo, Sandra and Mark Sokol, have been sharing their expertise since 2005, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to every project they undertake. Their entrepreneurial spirits combined with Sandra's background in sales and design complementing Mark’s expertise in...

Travel

Escape to Home in the Smokies

A Gallatin-to-Sevierville Adventure Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Provided by Kathleen Ting and Sevierville CVB Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Gallatin, the Smoky Mountains await with a perfect blend of adventure, natural beauty, and the comforts of home. Nestled among the rolling foothills of Sevierville, Misty Bliss isn’t just a vacation rental—it’s a retreat designed to make guests feel immediately at ease, as if they’ve stepped into a home crafted just for them. ...

Home + Design

Where Legacy Meets Living

Inside the Heart and Home of Binkley Nash Furniture & Design + Bonus Spring Refresh Pro Tips Article by Lindsey Hickman In Gallatin, there are certain places that feel stitched into the fabric of the town itself. They’re more than businesses, they’re landmarks of memory, relationship and trust. For more than five decades, Binkley Nash Furniture & Design has been one of those places, quietly shaping the way Sumner County lives, gathers and calls a house home . What began in 1968 as Binkley’s...

Home Services

The Spring Thaw

Get Your Roof Windy-Season Ready After Ice Storms Article by Lindsey Hickman Expert advice from Shrum’s Roofing Company |  shrumsroofing.com  | (615) 675-4489 In Gallatin, March isn’t just a welcome warm-up; it’s a critical transition period for your home. While the ice and snow fade away, your roof may still be carrying damage from winter’s freeze-thaw cycle, just as spring storms, straight-line winds, and heavy rain arrive. According to the experts at Shrum’s Roofing, this seasonal...

Travel

Southern Hospitality, Gallatin Charm

Roux’s Creole Cafe: Where Mardi Gras is more about meaning than mischief. Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Provided by Roux's Creole Cafe When James and Holley Lampley opened Roux’s Creole Café in Gallatin, they weren’t just adding another restaurant to the local dining scene—they were bringing an entire culture with them. Warm, soulful, and deeply rooted in Southern tradition, Roux’s has quickly become a place where food is more than a meal; it’s a celebration. And with Mardi Gras...

Life + Culture

All In, All the Time

Queen of Local Love, Kim Baker, Continues Turning Passion, Pink, and Purpose into a Community-Wide Celebration with Kimfetti & Co. Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Ciera + Co. If you ask anyone in Gallatin who knows how to show up for a community, Kim Baker’s name comes up fast—and always with a smile. As President & CEO of the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce, Kim has spent more than a decade pouring energy, heart, and an unwavering belief in people into the city she chose as...

Arts + Culture

Love's Blooming in Buttercream

Gallatin’s award-winning floral cupcake artist creates edible art for birthdays, weddings, and Valentine’s Day Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Cedar and Light Photography For Katherine Halbeck, creativity didn’t arrive with a business plan—it revealed itself quietly, one piped petal at a time. Today, the Gallatin-based owner of Blooming Kupcakes is a multi-award-winning cupcake artist, known for transforming humble cupcakes into couture-level floral arrangements that feel as...

Travel

Romance in Reach

Local Escapes Perfect for Couples Looking for a Weekend Away but Close to Home Article by Kim Thompson, You Can Fly Travels There’s something special about slipping away without going far—a road trip that starts in Gallatin and leads to fresh scenery, slower moments, and a renewed sense of connection. Travel expert Kim Thompson, owner of You Can Fly Travels, shares her favorite close-to-home escapes that feel romantic, restorative, and effortlessly doable. Whether you’re craving mountain...