Home + Design

Heart and Hospitality

Nicole and Daniel Pruitt Bring True Connection to TriStar Auction Group and PruittsFarmstead Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Cedar & Light Photography For Nicole and Daniel Pruitt, intention begins at their farmstead. Their mornings often start with coffee, gathering eggs from their chickens, watering the plants and carving out time for prayer and gratitude. Before they dive into work, they sit down to talk about the rest of their day. “That early rhythm sets the tone before the...

Food + Beverage

Carrying the Lakeside Torch

How Michelle Gentry Preserves Legacy at Awedaddys Bar & Grill Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided By Awedaddys Bar & Grill There’s a restaurant nestled in the Gallatin Marina on Old Hickory Lake that’s been part of the community’s story for more than 10 years. Awedaddys Bar & Grill has been inviting customers into its lakeside establishment every April through October since 2011. The anticipation on opening day is palpable. For Michelle Gentry, who’s owned Awedaddys since...

Auto + Marine

Racing Into Lebanon

Experience the Roar of the Engines at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix INDY fans, mark your calendars and buckle your seatbelts, because race day is almost here. The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix is returning to the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon for the third consecutive year on July 18 through the 19. Fans will have the opportunity to take to the stands to witness the high-speed...

Food + Beverage

Food Truck Fun

The Trailer Park Serves Up a Rotating Lineup of Exceptional Local Bites Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Cedar & Light Photography, Provided By Wilson County Convention Center Imagine a place where the smell of mouth-watering food fills the air. Options abound when it comes to ordering as you navigate a line of food trucks. Any type of food is at your fingertips, and so is cold beer on a hot summer day. That is a day at The Trailer Park. Not only does The Trailer Park boast an...

Life + Culture

Built To Influence

Meet the Men Shaping Lebanon with Intentionality, Integrity, and Generosity Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Kat Bradshaw Photography Ben Spurlock Co-Owner of Southeast Impressions, Co-Owner of The Shirt Bus Ben Spurlock was born and raised in Lebanon. He shares two boys with his wife, Maggie, and you’ll often catch them eating out during the week. He says, “Everyone has embraced us and our kids and it really just feels like family everywhere we go.” He envisions Lebanon as his...

Life + Culture

Called To Serve

A Servant's Heart, A Craftsman's Hands Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by The Jewelers Shawn, you’ve served the community for over 20 years through The Jewelers and Hushpiggies BBQ. What inspired your heart for giving back, and how does that mission shape the way you work? “13 years with my former employer gave me the opportunity to grow my involvement in the community by also being their brand ambassador. When I had the chance to open my own store, the same community...

Fitness

Strength To Rise

How Sam Pfister Stepped Into His True Calling Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by Sam Pfister Sam Pfister often has early mornings. On coaching days, he’s out of the house before 5 a.m. to get to the gym for classes and focus on business tasks. He enjoys the mornings and evenings he spends with his wife and son (born in September of 2025), taking care of their 12 chickens, or decompressing with a history book.  As Owner and Head Coach, Pfister knew Rise Strength and...

Travel

Golf in the Clouds

Experience Award-Winning Courses and Luxury Amenities at Cloudland at McLemore Resort Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by McLemore Resort McLemore Resort sits atop the edge of Lookout Mountain and boasts unforgettable scenic views. Whether you’re taking a dip in the infinity pool or putting on the 18th hole of their Highlands Golf Course, Cloudland lives up to its name. Your next men’s getaway isn’t as far away as you think. Less than a three-hour drive from Lebanon...

Arts + Culture

Cultivating A Legacy

How Year Round Garden Club Plants Seeds In The Local Community Year-Round Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by the Garden Club Members of the Year Round Garden Club have planted seeds with purpose for more than 70 years. As the longest active gardening club in the community, the club’s mission to generate interest is still just as relevant today as it was during its founding in 1949. One of the group’s longtime members and former president, Janet McCluskey, believes the...

Life + Culture

Leading Ladies Of Lebanon

These Local Women Illuminate What It Means To Serve And Strengthen Community Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Kat Bradshaw Photography Heather Jones Landers, owner/lead instructor, Hot Yoga Lebanon She was born a fraternal twin, and her sister remains her best friend—something for which she's incredibly grateful. She's a graduate of Cumberland University, where she earned degrees in business, marketing and accounting. Prior to becoming a yoga instructor, she worked as an...