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...

Education

Finding Connection Through the Joy of Music

How Ms. Lindsay is bringing families together in Mt. Juliet. Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Courtesy of Lindsay Peters On any given week in Mt. Juliet, you'll find Ms. Lindsay surrounded by tiny tambourines, colorful scarves, and giggling toddlers - but what she's really creating is connection. Growing up in a music-loving family in Louisiana, Ms. Lindsay always knew the arts would shape her life. After attending Belmont University, performing professionally at Disney, and earning...

Education

Where Wonder Grows

Cultivating confident kids through nature, imagination, and meaningful work. Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Courtesy of Jenna Gibbons There is something remarkable that happens when you hand a child a basket instead of a tablet. They notice things most adults have long stopped seeing: a butterfly resting on a fence post, the warmth of a freshly laid egg, the way a baby goat hops without a care in the world, or how muddy hands always seem to accompany the very best adventures. At...

Arts + Culture

Handmade with Heart

Craft:Ed celebrates local makers, meaningful gifts, and a community coming together for Green Hills High School Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Courtesy of Featured Makers In a world of overnight shipping and mass production, Craft:Ed is a reminder that some of life's most meaningful treasures are still made by hand. Every handcrafted item carries something no factory can produce: the story of the person who made it. What began as a local craft fair has grown into a...

Food + Beverage

Feast for the Fourth

Local chefs share crowd-pleasing recipes for your Independence Day table. Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Courtesy of Participating Restaurant Partners Nothing says Fourth of July quite like gathering around a table filled with good food, cold drinks, and the people you love most. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout, heading to the lake, or simply looking for an excuse to spend a little more time outdoors, the holiday has always been about more than fireworks - it's about...

Life + Culture

American Strength Rising

Two Olympians chase history while building lives in Mt. Juliet. Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Courtesy of Maddy Otterdahl There’s something uniquely American about watching someone chase greatness in a field most people will never fully understand. In Mt. Juliet, that pursuit now lives quietly among neighborhood walks, bass fishing trips, early morning training sessions, and peaceful backyards tucked against the trees. Long before the world turns its attention toward the 2028...