Event Planning + Services

Historic Cragfont Gala

45th Annual Gala Is Scheduled For August 22, 2026 Article by Julie Brown Patton Many partygoers and history enthusiasts proclaim the most widely anticipated event of the summer season is The Gala at Cragfont State Historic Site located in Castalian Springs, east of Gallatin off Tennessee State Route 25. In honor of the 250th Anniversary of America during 2026, this year’s Gala will feature an Americana theme, adding a festive patriotic touch to the evening as the group celebrates both the...

Life + Culture

Rooted And Rising Women

Gallatin City Lifestyle Asked These Local Ladies What It Means To Serve And Strengthen Community Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Kat Bradshaw Photography Haley B. Meridieth, community president, Edmonton State Bank As someone born and raised in Gallatin, Haley started her banking career when she was 18 years old and worked her way up over the years. Before she started working at a bank, she operated the loader at her father’s saw mill. She’s been married to the love of my life...

Wellness

Gentle Body Adjustments, Healthier Kids

Connected Kids Chiropractic Specializes In Pregnant Women, Infants, Children Care Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Alyssa Selby Connected Kids Chiropractic co-owners and spouses, Caroline Paulson, DPT, and Garrett Paulson, D.C., say they wanted to help kids in the community be the healthiest versions of themselves, so with this in mind, they opened the practice during October 2025 to provide pediatric and perinatal chiropractic care. Given that Dr. Paulson's father also was a...

Shopping

The Mother's Day Edit

Favorite Finds We Love Article by Lindsey Howard This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating her with a collection of favorite finds we truly love. From local treasures to everyday luxuries, each piece was thoughtfully chosen to bring joy, beauty and intention. Because she deserves more than a gift; she deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and deeply appreciated always. Our Favorites Our curated guide to meaningful gifts, local experiences and thoughtful touches designed to celebrate Mom and make her...

Professional Services

The EPIC Effect

Jennifer Willingham's Playbook For Influence Article by Julie Brown Patton What fascinates Jennifer Willingham most about operating a full-service PR/marketing agency sits at the intersection of message, timing, culture and human behavior. As CEO of EPIC Agency, Jennifer says her team has many methods for positioning easily overlooked yet meaningful concepts, brands and services so they connect to audiences in ways that feel timely and real. “At its best, PR is not hype, it’s clarity. In our...

Arts + Culture

Third Annual Wheels & Heels: Connect, Inspire, Lead

Wheels & Heels Impactful Event Returns to Nashville Superspeedway April 23 Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by NSS and Micro Moments Photography Power, passion and purpose: Join a special event that celebrates and empowers women via sports and entertainment, all while benefiting the Nashville chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities.  Lebanon City Lifestyle and Gallatin City Lifestyle team members are thrilled to again co-host this dynamic gathering alongside the Nashville...

Life + Culture

'Original Tennessee Pineapple' Bears Fruit

Oak Grove Farms' Owners Invest In Produce, Future Year-Round Grocery Store Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Oak Grove Farms and Amanda Brush Photography Some may believe it's impossible to grow pineapples in Tennessee, however, married entrepreneurs Zach and Kyndle Erhard are proving that notion wrong.  Sugarloaf pineapples fit nicely into the other fruits and vegetables this couple grows to sell at their market in Gallatin at 517 W. Main St.: strawberries, raspberries...

Arts + Culture

Secure Eye-Catching Flower Arrangements

Branded Blossom Florist & Mercantile Provides High-Quality Floral Curations And Gifts For All Occasions Article by Julie Brown Patton Whether classic, traditional or modern floral arrangements are needed, IvieAnn Anderson Baker, owner of Branded Blossom Florist & Mercantile, assures she and her sister, Allie Anderson, can completely customize flower designs to match any occasion.  From their shop in Gallatin at 134 N. Locust Ave., IvieAnn says they design premium floral arrangements to meet...

Fitness

Plunge Into Well-Being

Dive Barre Boutique Studio Staff Provides Reformer Pilates, Barre, Yoga, Buti Movement, Community And Lasting, Functional Fitness Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Stephanie May Saujon Advancing both body and mind, all in 50 minutes, all in one spot, is totally possible. As owner/operator of the only boutique fitness studio on Gallatin Square, Julie Riemenschneider says everyone at Dive Barre & Pilates believes in embracing imperfections that make each person unique. “We offer...

Food + Beverage

Boozy Bunny Salted Caramel Cocktail

Creative Recipe Shared By Morgan (Wetherington) Weinstock, 'Half' The Namesake Of Jackson Morgan Southern Cream Photography by Spirits Of Tennessee Looking for a playful twist on an Easter favorite? Then consider the boozy bunny cocktail, which combines rich Jackson Morgan Southern Cream in Salted Caramel as a Tennessee whiskey-based cream liqueur, with a hollow chocolate bunny for a decadent spring treat.  Ingredients: 1 hollow chocolate bunny 4 ounces Jackson Morgan Southern Cream in...