Arts + Culture

Mt. Juliet After Dark

Ghost stories, legends, and more Article by Brooklyn Mayhugh | Photography by Courtesy of Featured Partners On a quiet stretch of Mt. Juliet, there is a road that has earned a reputation far darker than its name suggests. Tate Lane is narrow, winding and heavily wooded, and for generations, local teenagers have swapped stories about what happens after dark. The most enduring version of the Tate Lane legend centers on an old man known simply as "Old Man Tate," said to have lived along the...

Food + Beverage

Before The Day Begins

Where Mt Juliet Goes For Breakfast Article by Brooklyn Mayhugh | Photography by Sam Penland At Bagel Barn, a love of food, a hometown heart and a whole lot of community come together in the most delicious way. There are restaurants you visit because you’re hungry, and then there are restaurants that somehow become part of your routine. For me, Bagel Barn is firmly in the second category. Tucked into Mt. Juliet, Bagel Barn feels like the kind of place that has always belonged here. The...

Food + Beverage

To Eat And Stay Awhile

A Mt. Juliet Gathering Place Where Food, Music and Creativity are Meant to Be Savored Article and Photography by Brooklyn Mayhugh Walk through the doors of Red River Nomad and you may find yourself doing something increasingly rare: slowing down. Part restaurant, boutique, coffee shop and listening room, the Mount Juliet destination was intentionally created as a “third space”—somewhere that feels relaxed and welcoming, almost like home, only with someone else cooking the meal and making the...

Life + Culture

The Guide: Where to Go If…

A place in town for every occasion. Article by Brooklyn Mayhugh | Photography by Courtesy of Featured Restaurants Kids are with you You want somewhere casual, welcoming and not precious. Hillside Hangout is an easy answer, especially when the weather cooperates. The huge, fenced backyard gives kids room to move while parents can settle in with burgers, wings and a drink. It also has live music, so the grown-ups don't have to feel like they've sacrificed the evening. It's date night For...

Food + Beverage

When Dinner Becomes the Destination

Tholos Mediterranean Restaurant Will Transport You to the Shores of the Mediterranean Sea Article by Brooklyn Mayhugh | Photography by Brooklyn Mayhugh/Tholos Mediterranean Restaurant There is something inherently inviting about Mediterranean food. It is meant to be shared, passed around a table, enjoyed slowly and accompanied by conversation. At Tholos Mediterranean in Mt. Juliet, that spirit of gathering is more than a philosophy - it is the foundation of the restaurant itself. Opened in...

Style + Beauty

From Scrubs to the Saddle

Orthopedic Surgeon Martha George Brings Strength, Confidence and Unmistakable Personal Style to Every Arena Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Rhinestone Republic When most people think of "style," they picture clothing, trends or personal taste. But sometimes style has less to do with what's hanging in a closet and more to do with how someone chooses to live. For Dr. Martha George, orthopedic surgeon with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA), style is found in early mornings spent in...

Style + Beauty

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...

Entertainment

Finding His Voice

How Ray Fulcher Built a Musical Style That Lasts Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Courtesy of Ray Fulcher Style has a funny way of revealing itself. Sometimes it's obvious - a signature hat, a well-worn guitar, or the unmistakable sound of a favorite artist coming through the speakers. But the kind of style that endures isn't manufactured. It isn't something you put on. It's something you grow into. For singer-songwriter Ray Fulcher, style has never been about following a trend...

Style + Beauty

Style With Substance

A Mother-Daughter Boutique Is Helping Women Rediscover Confidence One Thoughtfully Chosen Outfit at a Time Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Courtesy of Bianca Soma For Bianca Soma, personal style has never been about chasing every trend. It’s about finding the pieces that make you feel most like yourself. That philosophy is at the heart of Queen B Boutique, the mother-daughter business that began with a dream decades in the making. Bianca’s mother fell in love with boutiques at just...

Home + Design

Built to Last

How R&H Builders creates homes rooted in trust, craftsmanship, and lasting relationships Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Courtesy of R&H Builders There is a difference between building houses and building homes. One can be measured in square footage, finishes, and timelines. The other is measured in birthday parties around the kitchen island, muddy footprints after ball games, Christmas mornings by the fireplace, and generations of memories made inside. For the team at R&H Builders...