Style + Beauty

Where Science Meets Perfected Skin

Celebrating Six Years of The Skin Lab Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Paige Robinson Niki Green, LME, had a dream. She believed a smaller town like Lebanon deserved the same advanced, science-backed quality skincare found in big cities. In 2020, she decided to fill that gap and founded The Skin Lab.  Green says, “Opening the doors to The Skin Lab in 2020 was equal parts exciting, humbling and terrifying. I had a very clear vision of what I wanted to create, but stepping into that...

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 Provided 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 a moonshine...

Food + Beverage

Let's Eat, Lebanon!

Six Local Favorites Serving Up Food, Flavor and Plenty of Reasons to Gather Article by January Alexander Lebanon’s dining scene is serving up plenty to savor. From longtime favorites to newer spots making their mark, these six local restaurants bring flavor, personality and hospitality to the table. Consider this your invitation to gather your favorite people, try something delicious and Taste the Town!   Front Porch Cafe: Front Porch Cafe is all about great coffee, comforting food and...

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

Q&A with Vanderbilt’s Newest Breast Surgeon

Dr. Angie Larsen is a breast surgeon seeing patients at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Wilson County. Article by Provided Breast cancer affects many women during their lifetime, making breast health an important part of overall wellness. Providers say early detection remains one of the most important tools in improving breast cancer outcomes. It is important to stay proactive about your breast health through regular screenings and awareness of early warning signs. Below are answers to common...

Food + Beverage

Taste of Lebanon

The Black Sheep Cafe and General Store Blends Family Tradition with Local Charm Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided For April Foster, a love for food and small business formed early in life. In the 1980s, her family took ownership of a chocolate business, eventually adding a small bistro that served daily lunch and coffee. The shop was passed from Foster’s grandmother to her mother, then to Foster herself before she moved to Wilson County.  While Foster sold the chocolate...

Entertainment

A Time-Honored Tradition

The Wilson Bank & Trust Oktoberfest Pairs Family Fun with Local Purpose Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided Since 1988, Wilson Bank & Trust (WBT) has taken community banking beyond its financial services, creating an experience families have enjoyed for generations: the Wilson Bank & Trust Oktoberfest.  Scott Jasper, EVP – Chief Administration Officer, says, “What started with a single antique car and a grill has grown into one of Lebanon's most anticipated annual...

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...

Life + Culture

Visionary’s Dream Became Superspeedway

Article by Sam Hatcher | Photography by Provided “We had to bring in two loads of dirt to have a groundbreaking,” recalls Don Stansberry, speaking about the ceremony that initiated construction of the Nashville Superspeedway, which is celebrating its 25th year of operation this year. “After all, it was in the heart of a several hundred-acre cedar thicket, anchored by a Wilson County limestone floor, and home to scores of Timber Rattlesnakes,” said Stansberry, an attorney and general overseer...

Home + Design

Storied Style

Pepper Cottage Co. Crafts Fragrances Rich with Meaning Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Pepper Cottage Co. Scents tell stories. They can transport people to their favorite places, help them recall their favorite memories, make them think of a loved one or help them express their individual style and personality.  This is something that Ashley Scott, owner and maker at Pepper Cottage Co., knows firsthand. The Lebanon-based business offers fragrances inspired by the connection...