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Beauty, Health And Loving Life
Vita Aesthetics Offers World Class Skincare, Wellness And Rejuvenation Article and Photography by Rick Murray “Love the Life You Live.” Although short and simple, this sentence contains a powerful sentiment – the concept of loving oneself. After all, life is precious, and we should all enjoy our lives as we go through it. The sentence is also the motto for Vita Aesthetics, the Midstate’s premier medical aesthetics spa located in Gallatin. Since 2019, Vita has been helping women in the...
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Ladies Of Influence
Local Women Making A Difference In Hendersonville And Sumner County Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and Provided One of the main reasons for Hendersonville and Sumner County’s continuing growth and success is the presence of numerous strong, talented and caring women leaders. Every day, these ladies balance numerous professional and personal responsibilities, yet still find time to give back to the community through their involvement in local organizations such as...
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A Spa Day For The Ladies
Make Mother's Day Special This Year With a Day of Relaxation and Pampering Article and Photography by Rick Murray Each May, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a day set aside to honor the many moms and other women in our lives who have given so much for us. We all go out of our way to show our appreciation for the love and support they have shown us over the years. Many people chose to celebrate Mother’s Day with special brunches or dinners, while others offer gifts such as flowers and jewelry. While...
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Inspirational Reads
Recent Books To Help Readers Have Happier Lives Article by Rick Murray and Debbie Murray | Photography by Provided That's What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women Kimonthy Joy Amazon.com 15.00 Confidently You Joyce Meyer Walmart.com 6.99 Daily Affirmations for Self-Love and Confidence: Embracing Your Inner Strength Linda Ludwig Amazon.com 9.99 She Believed She Could, So She Did Kathy Weller Walmart.com 5.53 What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days...
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Tennessee Songwriters Week
Investing In The Present To Secure Tennessee's Musical Heritage Article and Photography by Rick Murray Nashville is considered to be the hub of everything music in Tennessee – after all, it is Music City. However, the sounds of original music span the entire state, from the blues of Memphis to the bluegrass of Bristol. Along with providing boundless entertainment, Tennessee’s music industry is also a vital economic driver, providing employment for thousands of people each year. Recognizing...
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Building A Financial Foundation
Local Wealth Adviser Offers Tips For Healthier Finances, Now And In The Future Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Provided Navigating the maze toward financial security and wealth management is not easy, and it helps to have a trusted advisor to help avoid the pitfalls along the way. For many families in Hendersonville and across Middle Tennessee, that advisor is Kevin Collier, founder and principal of Collier Wealth Management. Kevin has been a professional advisor since 1991, and he has...
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Beautiful Hendersonville
Local Organization Invests In The Community For A Cleaner And More Attractive Appearance Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and Beautiful Hendersonville Over the last few years, Hendersonville has become one of the most popular relocation destinations around. Friendly people, outstanding schools, great shopping, dining and recreational opportunities combine to create a quality of life that is unparalleled in most cities its size. Along with its other positive attributes...
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Insurance - When Is It Enough?
Hendersonville Insurer Helps Families and Business Owners Protect Their Assets Article and Photography by Rick Murray Today’s economy can be a confusing environment, filled with uncertainty and potential financial pitfalls. The rapid pace of technological change and innovation has created an entirely new language, filled with words such as bitcoin, cybersecurity, unicorns, meme stocks, and of course, artificial intelligence or AI. At times, it seems that the days of simply wanting to earn a...
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Home at Shearwater
Schell Brothers Home Showcases Offers Stylish Living in Sumner County Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Lynn Bowles and Provided In recent years, there have been a large number of new developments across Sumner County that are being built upon the principles of comfort and convenience. Some of the finest neighborhoods are being developed by Schell Brothers, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. The company’s most recent endeavor is called The Landing at Branham, and it represents...
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Protecting Home and Family Through Preparation
Emergency Management Professional Tells How To Create An Emergency Kit To Prepare for Adverse Weather, Power Outages And Other Natural Disasters Article and Photography by Rick Murray In recent years, Hendersonville has experienced more than its share of natural disasters, including flooding, severe thunderstorms, extreme winter weather and of course, tornados. Each of these incidents have caused disruptions that have adversely impacted the community for days at a time. Ultimately, the...
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