Auto + Marine

Revving Up

Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix Returns To Nashville Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Music City Grand Prix Start your engines—Nashville’s boldest weekend is back! The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by WillScot roars into town Aug. 30-31, fusing thrills of INDYCAR racing with the soul of Music City’s legendary entertainment scene. What began as a motorsport event quickly has evolved into one of the city’s most electrifying events, where horsepower meets...

Education

A University on the Rise

Cumberland Celebrates Largest Graduating Class & New Academic Offerings  Article by Cumberland University Staff | Photography by Provided by Cumberland University Each fall, Cumberland University welcomes thousands of students to campus as a new academic year begins. The University’s continual growth and commitment to transforming lives through the power of education was most recently celebrated as the largest graduating class crossed the stage during the 2025 Commencement Ceremonies in May. A...

Arts + Culture

Spotlight on Collaboration

When Arts and Academics Share the Stage Learning Comes Alive Article by Lindsey Hickman This fall, something magical is happening in Lebanon—not just on stage, but in the hearts and minds of students. Stage Local, a community-focused performing arts company, has teamed up with Anchor Academy, a hybrid education program for grades PreK–12, to offer theatre programming specifically for homeschooled students. Together, they’re shining a spotlight on creativity, collaboration, and community. For...

Education

Legacy of Impact

Support Cumberland University’s Notes for Nurses Article by Cumberland University Staff | Photography by Provided by Cumberland University Since its inception in 2013, Notes for Nurses has become the flagship fundraising initiative for Cumberland’s Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions. The event unites nurses, healthcare professionals, students, alumni, and the local community under one shared mission: to create transformative opportunities for CU nursing students as they...

Education

Raising the Roof

Rackley University Builds the Next Generation of Roofing Leaders Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by provided by Rackley Roofing Innovation isn’t always about the latest gadget or technology. Sometimes, it’s about creating opportunities where none existed. At Rackley Roofing, innovation has always meant investing in people first—and Rackley University is a shining example of that mission in action. Founded with the vision of elevating training in an industry that has historically...

Event Planning + Services

Party Animals

Meet the Mini Donkeys Behind Nashville Beer Burros Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Provided by Nashville Beer Burros It all started with a wedding, a ranch, and a wild idea. While building their dream event venue, Stonewall Ranch, Taylor Gore and her family stumbled upon something delightfully unexpected—miniature donkeys with drink baskets. That charming concept quickly became Nashville Beer Burros, a now-beloved family business bringing smiles (and sips) to celebrations across...

Entertainment

Pigs, Picnics, and Cobbler

What’s Sizzling at the 2025 Wilson County Fair Photography by Provided by The Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair Funnel cakes, Ferris wheels, and... flying skillets? That’s right—when the Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair returns this August, it’s bringing more than just cotton candy and carnival rides. This ten-day event blends Tennessee’s small-town spirit with statewide pride, offering family fun, fierce competitions, and plenty of heart. The 2025 theme—The Year of Pork—celebrates one of...

Life + Culture

Fostering Futures

Inside The Bridge House's Mission to Transform Lives Article by Lindsey Hickman Imagine being 17 and suddenly alone—no family to call, no home to return to, and no clue what comes next. For hundreds of youth in Tennessee’s foster care system, this is reality. But at The Bridge House here in Wilson County, a new chapter begins—one filled with hope, healing, and the support every young person deserves. Nestled in the Mt. Juliet, The Bridge House stands as a lighthouse of hope for some of the...

Life + Culture

When Communities Gather, Kids Win

Get Your Ticket to the 4-H Picnic That's Changing Lives Article by Lindsey Hickman There’s something powerful about a picnic—especially when it feeds more than just your appetite. The 4th Annual 4-H Picnic at the Fair is more than a celebration of summer and good food; it’s a movement to build brighter futures for Tennessee youth. Held each year at the Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair, the event brings together 4-H supporters from all corners of the state to fund life-changing opportunities...

Education

Banking on Tomorrow

Wilson Bank & Trust’s School Banking is Saving the Future, One Deposit at a Time Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Wilson Bank & Trust Long before “financial literacy” became a buzzword, Wilson Bank & Trust (WBT) was preparing the next generation with practical, lifelong money skills. The bank’s School Banking program began in 2001 at Sam Houston Elementary in Lebanon with a simple idea: bring banking directly to the classroom and teach students how to save from the start. That...