Travel

Grace, Grit and Wine!

Jeanne Dailey of Newman-Dailey leads as Chair for 19th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Article by Kimberly Thomas | Photography by Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Starting Newman-Dailey in 1985 with Randy Newman, well before the internet even existed, Jeanne Dailey gravitated toward the same platform of marketing she still does today- grassroots, word of mouth, and old-fashioned print advertising. One of their very first ads was in Country Living Magazine. After some...

June 2024

Travel

Explore

Taking Travel into Your Own Hands Article and Photography by John Zendrosky Dreaming. Something that many adults forget how to do. But when you put the work and planning in motion to make them happen, dreams are special (shameless plug to meet with a professional financial advisor). In 2016 I remember hearing many friends and family talking about doing big trips or seeing the world and then taking no action. Their lives were rinse and repeat with the sprinkle of a fairytale they lied about...

June 2024

Local Services

Christmas in July

A Hometown Business Sets its Sights on a Future Merry and Bright! Article by Cassidy Polman | Photography by Danny Mark Photography In November 2022, Koby Younce and Austin Moncivaez recognized a unique need in our community and decided to turn their idea for a Christmas lighting business into a reality. What began as a small residential holiday lighting company in Murfreesboro, has quickly established itself as one of the fastest growing and dependable lighting services in Middle Tennessee to...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

“From Memphis to the Ryman”

Experience Elvis’ History at the Mother Church Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Eric Ahlgrim If you’re looking for an indoor activity to escape the heat this summer that’s both fun and educational, head over to the Ryman Auditorium. While many locals are frequent visitors of the Mother Church when it comes to attending concerts and shows, there’s a wealth of history to be discovered through the renowned venue’s exhibits and tours.  You can learn the Ryman’s history on a tour and...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Exploring an American Classic: Venados (Venison) Rancheros Burger

Fusing Breakfast food, Burgers, and Mexican food with a WILD twist! Article by Daniel Gossett | Photography by Provided Ingredients Burger Patty: 1 lb Ground Venison  1.5oz Fajita/Taco Seasoning (I used Kinder’s Fajita) *1 Fried egg per burger Taco Aioli: 1/4 cup Lime Mayo 3 tbsp Taco Bell Sauce  Biscuit Bun: 2 Cups Bisquick 2/3 Buttermilk 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil Steps:  Bun - Mix 4 Cups Bisquick mix with 1 and 1/3 Cup of buttermilk, and 2 Tbsp of Vegetable oil. Mix until no...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Close to Home

How Stuart Deming and his team “create actionable content to allow people to experience their local communities” through XPLR.NASH Article by John Zendrosky | Photography by Stuart Deming For many, adventure and exploration go hand in hand with passports, foreign languages, or incredibly exotic areas of nature. Stuart Deming of XPLR.NASH, however, wants people to think of exploration in a local, everyday way.  For six years, the team at XPLR.NASH has been highlighting small businesses and...

June 2024

Entertainment

Behind the Scenes of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys

Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Various “We were Yellowstone before Yellowstone was a TV show,” says Steven McBee Jr., “That’s what we’ve been doing our entire lives.” Comprised of brothers Steven Jr., Jesse, Cole, Brayden, and their dad Steve McBee Sr., the McBee family owns McBee Farm and Cattle in Missouri and currently stars on the reality show McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys , which follows the lives of their ranching family.   The farm has been in operation since...

June 2024

Travel

Tennessee Travels

Family Friendly Adventures Right in Our Back Yard Article by Cassidy Polman | Photography by Provided Up for a good road trip? We are taking a look at the latest from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development as they highlight family-friendly places to visit in our great state....and they're all kid-approved! Learn more about Tennessee and where to visit through www.tnvacation.com/kidreviewed.  Navitat Knoxville Zipline through the trees of Ijams Nature Center with Navitat Canopy...

June 2024

Wellness

The Mission

A Local, Veteran-Owned Company on its Unyielding Support for Those Who Serve Article by Cassidy Polman | Photography by Kimberlee Brooke & Co. It’s 2008, the world is beginning to feel the economic blows of one of the worst financial crises since the Great Depression, and you’ve just been laid off from your first post-college job. What you once considered a secure path and career is now diminished, leaving you instead with more questions than answers about what the future holds. Amid the angst...

May 2024

Sports + Recreation

OutKick Hot Mic

Local Sports Talk Host and Mt. Juliet Native, Chad Withrow, Goes National Article by Staci Bishop | Photography by Provided Chad Withrow always knew he wanted to work in sports. He grew up playing basketball and baseball for Mount Juliet High School and eventually went on to earn a degree in Sports Management and Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. When his post-college internship with the Houston Astros unexpectedly fell through, it set him up for what came next – a...

May 2024