Event Planning + Services

Iroquois Spring Steeplechase 85th Anniversary

'Rite Of Spring' Through An Equestrian-Anchored, Southern Hospitality Annual Tradition Article by Jennifer Kaufman There’s something about the first Saturday in May that feels quintessentially Nashville — wide-brim hats, polished boots and the thunder of hooves rolling across Percy Warner Park.  On May 9, the Iroquois Steeplechase returns for its 85th anniversary, ushering in another unforgettable “Rite of Spring.” This year, the beloved tradition adds a new layer of energy with the debut of...

Arts + Culture

Investing In Childhood Memories

How Camp Mirage Creates Summer Magic for Children In the Wilson County Area Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Camp Mirage In a world where schedules are packed and screens often fill the quiet moments, summer has the potential to become something sacred again - a season of scraped knees, new friendships, belly laughs, and memories that linger long after the school year begins. For families in Mount Juliet and the surrounding Wilson County area, Camp Mirage is helping make that kind of...

Food + Beverage

Homemade Pancake Mix

Back to the Basics Article and Photography by Elise Newkirk In our house, pancakes aren’t just a weekend treat - they’re a way of life. Slow mornings, extra butter, kids hovering near the griddle asking if they can flip the next one. It’s simple, familiar, and comforting in the best way. Over time, we started paying closer attention to what was actually in the store-bought pancake mixes we were reaching for. Many of them are expensive, overly processed, and filled with ingredients we couldn’t...

Home + Design

Designing for Community

How Anderson Architects Is Shaping Spaces—and Relationships—Across Middle Tennessee Article by Kourtney McComb | Photography by Anderson Architects In a fast-growing region like Middle Tennessee, thoughtful design does more than create buildings—it helps shape the rhythm and identity of a community. For the team at Anderson Architects, that belief guides every project they take on. As the firm continues to grow, its leadership has been careful to expand with intention rather than speed. A...

Travel

Where Family Memories Meet the Gulf

An unforgettable Stay at Sanctuary by the Sea Article by Coast to Coast & Co. | Photography by Newman-Dailey - Vantage 360 Media Tucked along Florida’s iconic 30A corridor, Sanctuary by the Sea feels less like a vacation rental and more like a place where time slows just enough for families to reconnect. From the moment you arrive, the rhythm of daily life shifts—phones are set down, shoes are kicked off, and the Gulf breeze becomes the soundtrack to your days. Set across 23 pristine acres...

Life + Culture

Twenty Years of Friendship, Faith, and Giving Back 

How SW & Friends Turned a Hometown Golf Scramble into a Lifeline for Families Article by Kourtney McComb | Photography by Chelsea Shae Photography What began as a casual birthday golf outing among friends has grown into one of Mt. Juliet’s most meaningful annual traditions. This year, the SW & Friends Golf Scramble celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of community, generosity, and life-changing impact for children and families facing unimaginable circumstances. For founder...

Life + Culture

Where Purpose Meets Home

Ashlyn Burger’s Faith-Fueled Mission of Hope Article by Kourtney McComb | Photography by Nicole Murphy Photography Before the Burger Family Foundation ever had a name, it had a calling. For Ashlyn Burger, that calling was rooted in a long-standing desire to live with intention and purpose—especially alongside her husband, MLB first-baseman, Jake Burger, whose platform came with both opportunity and responsibility. “We have always been searching for our purpose and how we can be impactful,”...

Entertainment

From Desert Highways to Music City

The Kruse Brothers Find Their Harmony Article by Paige Turner | Photography by Emerson Senseman Some artists chase music. Others are raised inside it. For Miles and Chandler Kruse, music was stitched into family road trips across the Southwest, humming through the speakers as their dad queued up the Eagles on SiriusXM’s The Bridge . Those long drives — desert stretching endlessly on both sides — taught them the power of harmony. From classic rock to the soul of Ray Charles, the swagger of...

Travel

Blessings by the Beach

Where Crystal-Clear Water Meets Unforgettable Memories Article by Coast to Coast & Co. | Photography by Newman-Dailey Crystal Beach is the kind of place that stops you in your tracks — sugar-white sand, shimmering turquoise water, and a calm that instantly slows life down. It was the perfect setting for our ladies’ retreat at Blessings by the Beach , where we spent four beautiful days in November soaking up everything this coastal gem has to offer. With the beach and nearby restaurants just...

Arts + Culture

The Woman Behind the Crown

Zoe Scheiderich’s Journey, Guided by a Mother’s Love Article by Kourtney McComb | Photography by Various At first glance, Zoe Scheiderich’s story reads like a highlight reel: a Chicago-born ballet prodigy who left home at 14, trained at the nation’s most elite academies, earned academic honors, claimed the Miss Tennessee crown, placed among the Top 11 at Miss America, and travels the world advocating for women and girls. But beneath the accolades and spotlights is a quieter, more powerful...