Professional Services

More Than Mortgages

Broadway Mortgage Group Serves Up Top-Notch Client Experiences and Local Hospitality Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided Brianna Harris Kimbrough took an unconventional path into the mortgage industry.  After working in a support role with a variety of brokers to improve their marketing, sales and technology, Kimbrough says, “Eventually, I had this realization: I had spent years helping other people build and grow their businesses. It was my turn.”  Kimbrough founded...

Food + Beverage

Gather' Round Gallatin

Celebrating Local Flavors and Favorite Tables That Bring Gallatin Together Article by January Alexander There’s something special about gathering around a table, especially when that table is right here in Gallatin. Our growing food scene is filled with local flavor, familiar faces and plenty of reasons to pull up a chair and stay awhile. For our October Food & Drink Issue, we’re celebrating four local favorites that each bring something unique to the table. From the first sip to the last...

Food + Beverage

Southern Hospitality in a Bottle

How Jackson Morgan Southern Cream Captures the Warmth and Heart of Tennessee Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Julie Hall Photography Family is at the heart of Jackson Morgan Southern Cream, from the name to the team to the history that inspired its founding.  Morgan Wetherington Weinstock, co-founder and marketing leader of the liqueur brand, shares, “Like a lot of Southern families, ours is full of characters with wild stories. One of my favorites is my great-grandfather, who ran...

Home + Design

Creating Moments of Joy

Perfect Porch TN Designs Custom Seasonal Décor and Holiday Styling for Every Home Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided Some of life’s greatest decorative highlights happen in the fall and winter. From mums exploding with color to pumpkins to the Christmas trees glittering with lights, displays can take your breath away. For Perfect Porch TN, curating moments of seasonal delight is its specialty. Megan Menke, owner and designer, alongside Chaney Keefer, co-designer, began...

Food + Beverage

Crunch with a Punch

Local Favorite Hushpiggies Delivers a Flavor-Packed Twist on Game-Day Snacking Article and Photography by Founded by Lebanon local Shawn Smith, Hushpiggies is known for its dry rubs, spices and BBQ sauces. The company quickly grew from its mason jar and roadside beginnings in 2008, becoming one of Lebanon’s staple flavors today. Hushpiggies focuses on “quality over quantity,” and the results are evident in small-batch flavorful mixtures that elevate any recipe — even one as simple as Chex...

Health + Wellness

Bright Holiday Smiles

Shine Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Shares Tips for a Sweets-Packed Season Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided With the holidays around the corner, the husband-and-wife duo at Shine Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics has tips to keep young smiles healthy and shining bright during a sweets-packed season.  Prepare ahead of time . Lauren Carlson, DMD, MSD, Shine’s pediatric dentist, says, “One of the best things parents can do is make sure their kids are going into...

Life + Culture

Own Your Extraordinary

Annual Women Connect LIVE Conference Returns with Strategy and Community Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Amy Allmand Photography Women Connect has brought business owners together for over six years. Lucy Miller, founder and CEO, recognized the value of connection and built a company that equips and inspires through local chapter meetings, workshops and more. In 2022, Women Connect brought those powerful networking opportunities and inspirational resources to the big stage and...

Arts + Culture

When Dreams Take Flight

The Vintage Sparrow Creates Wearable Reminders of Hope Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by The Vintage Sparrow Annie Moss did not start out trying to create a business. She began making jewelry with Scripture and encouraging messages at her kitchen table in 2014 to raise money for a missions trip. When women in the community continued asking Moss where they could find her jewelry, she recognized the desire for products that were meaningful, encouraging and offered hope.  ...

Arts + Culture

Creativity in Bloom

The Posy Pantry Brings Floral Joy to Homes and Events Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by The Posy Pantry Pauline Heft, owner and designer of The Posy Pantry, believes in the slow-growing power of flowers, art and craftsmanship in everyday life. Her “whimsical with a vintage flair” style shines through her intentional business. From floral arrangements to curated collections of antiques and custom artwork, Heft lives out her mission to gather and design the natural beauties...

Home + Design

Built to Last

Hannah Custom Homes Builds Dreams from the Ground Up Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by Hannah Custom Homes Hannah Custom Homes helps homeowners craft their dream. The company was founded by Dusty Hannah, Misty (Hannah) Pyle and Jeff Pyle in 2005. With over two decades of experience in craftsmanship, Hannah Custom Homes offers tried-and-true expertise on custom builds that outlast trends.  A Strong Foundation Start with the right team. Misty, co-owner and CFO of Hannah...