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...

Travel

Southern-Style Getaway

Discover Fashion, Fine Art and Riverfront Charm in Columbus, Georgia Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided Grab the girls and spend the weekend in style in Columbus, Georgia. It is the second-largest city in Georgia and the hometown of author Allen Levi, and its charm inspired his New York Times bestselling novel “Theo of Golden.” With the scenic Southern city less than a six-hour drive away from Lebanon, it is an easy excursion with plenty to pack into the trip.  Columbus...

Wellness

The Style of Confident Movement

Why Taking Care of Your Body Never Goes Out of Style Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Looking Glass Photography/Push Focus Style isn't just about what you wear - it's about how you move through life. Whether that's climbing stadium stairs, taking a vacation or working in the yard, the ability to stay active is one of the greatest predictors of quality of life as we age. Yet many people assume stiffness, aching joints and chronic pain are simply part of getting older. The physicians...

Food + Beverage

Baking Sweet Memories

Sugar Rush Cookie Co. Teaches the Joy of Cookie Decorating Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by Sugar Rush Cookie Co. & Cedar & Light Photography Decorated sugar cookies are more than sweet treats — they are a way to create joyful (and delicious) memories.  Jaquelyn Rushing knows this firsthand. She recalls loving themed sugar cookies as a child and gravitating toward them at parties. When her son turned one, she tried her hand at creating the nostalgic, creative treats she...

Health + Wellness

Golden Years Made Simple

TN Medicare Concierge Takes the Stress Out of Healthcare Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by John Mediana Elizabeth Hobdy Jones and husband Brad Jones serve the local community with their insurance expertise. In this Q&A, Elizabeth shares how they take the overwhelm out of navigating Medicare. You and your husband, Brad, founded TN Medicare Concierge. What inspired you to launch the one-stop shop for the local 65+ community? Brad and I have spent our entire lives in Gallatin, and...

Style + Beauty

Jewelry with a Purpose

The Vintage Sparrow Creates Wearable Reminders of Hope Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by The Vintage Sparrow Annie Moss did not start out trying to create a business. She began making jewelry with Scripture and encouraging messages at her kitchen table in 2014 to raise money for a missions trip. When women in the community continued asking Moss where they could find her jewelry, she recognized the desire for products that were meaningful, encouraging and offered hope.  ...

Food + Beverage

Cooking Up Skills

The Lebanon High School Culinary Arts Program Offers Hands-On Learning Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by the Lebanon High School Culinary Arts Program However it is enjoyed, food is a source of connection. It is also an expression of creativity for the ones who make it. At Lebanon High School, educators at the heart of the Culinary Arts program know that food and kitchen skills make a difference.  The program was founded in the early 2000s, and Lindsay Morgan joined the...

Home Services

A Father/Son Power Team

Curtis and Dawson Sutton Represent the Lebanon Community in Roofing and Racing Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by Rackley Roofing Curtis G. Sutton Owner and President of Rackley Roofing Company Inc. and Co-Owner of Rackley W.A.R. Racing Team Curtis and Dawson Sutton are a father/son duo in Lebanon. From Curtis’ esteemed businesses to Dawson’s racing career, the two are representing the community well. Read on to learn about their inspiring stories.  How did Rackley...

Wellness

Seen and Supported

The MVMNT Chiropractic Provides Healing, Hope and Wellness for Families Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Chelsea Shae Photography Chiropractic care is about more than treating pain. It is a comprehensive approach that considers the whole body for optimal health, and its benefits are not limited to adults. Children, even newborns, can experience surprising improvements from chiropractic adjustments. From colic relief to boosting immunity, regular chiropractic care can make a...