Beauty

Women Entrepreneurs: Fueling Murfreesboro's Vibrant Community

The stories of inspiration and success behind the women of Murfreesboro's leading small, local businesses Article by Matilyn Jennings | Photography by Provided Small businesses are what make our community in Murfreesboro continue to grow and thrive. In Tennessee, about 43% of small businesses are owned by women. We gathered a panel of local female entrepreneurs to ask them three questions about their small businesses in Murfreesboro: 1) How did you get your start? 2) What do you love most...

April 2024

Beauty

Bombshells: A Beauty Legacy

Providing stylists of Murfreesboro with a home away from home Article by Matilyn Jennings | Photography by Twila's Photography How did you get your start with Bombshells? I wanted to create a safe place for stylists to cultivate their creativity. I wanted to provide professional and livable wages in a competitive industry where people love coming to work, feel safe and nurtured. We emphasize teamwork and community support by giving to meaningful charities and planning group education...

April 2024

Beauty

Glow From Within

Holistic Skincare and Facial Fitness Transformation at Pure Glow Refinery Article by Matilyn Jennings | Photography by Sue Berry - Simply Social If you were to ask her mother when Pure Glow Skin Refinery started, she’d say when Martha-Marie was only four years old giving her dolls a spa day. Following graduation from esthetic school in Nashville, Martha-Marie worked at the top spas in Nashville and traveled to see how different cultures approached skincare. In 2014, she had the opportunity to...

April 2024

Education

Love of Music

Michelle Conceison named chair of MTSU’s Recording Industry Article by DeAnn Hays | Photography by Provided Michelle Conceison is an artist manager and business owner. She's had artists sell out world tours while teaching how to promote concerts to the future of the music industry. She's also had artists have top albums and radio singles while teaching her students how to manage artists. But above all those things, she's always been an educator at heart. Conceison was named chair of Middle...

April 2024

Professional Services

Book It

Why Investing in a family beach trip pays off Article by Tracy Hoft-Louthain | Photography by Newman-Dailey Resort Properties A beach vacation is a time-tested family tradition, and investing your precious time and resources in beach memories will earn returns for a lifetime. The beaches of 30A and Destin, Florida are a short 10-hour drive where sun-kissed cheeks, salty hair, sandy toes, and the sounds of seagulls and laughter await. Whether investing in a beach vacation rental home or...

March 2024

Life + Culture

An Upscale Investment in His Hometown

Fountains At Gateway is the manifestation of Scott Graby’s vision for mixed-use development in Murfreesboro. Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Various As Middle Tennessee has grown, so has the demand for upscale amenities in the outlying cities and communities. That’s because frequent jaunts from Murfreesboro to places like Cool Springs or Downtown Nashville aren’t necessarily conducive to a healthy work-life balance. Efforts to bring such niceties to Rutherford County have been underway...

March 2024

Education

Center for Environmental Education

How this vital part of MTSU’s Biology department focuses on improving environmental education in Middle Tennessee Article by DeAnn Hays | Photography by Provided Located in the Davis Science Building on Middle Tennessee State University’s campus, the Center for Environmental Education, or CEE, is part of the university’s Biology Department and focuses on improving environmental education in Middle Tennessee.  “We want to raise awareness about the environment and then impart knowledge and...

March 2024

Education

Little Hands, Big Hearts

The Learning Experience Teaches Young Learners to Make a Difference in Their Community Through Philanthropy Article by Cassidy Polman | Photography by provided Among the numerous shops, offices, and businesses that people pass each day on their drive down Franklin Road, there’s one place whose impact on the community is felt but not always seen. The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education, situated in west Murfreesboro, prides itself in the ongoing efforts to change the lives of people...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Building a Strong Financial Future

Michael Eckholdt, Lead Wealth Advisor at Providence Financial Solutions, Invests in Murfreesboro Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Kimberlee Brooke & Co For those who have never utilized Providence Financial Solutions, can you explain what you do for your clients?  Providence Financial Solutions delivers specialized financial planning and advisory services, helping clients manage their financial future. We provide personalized guidance on wealth management, retirement planning...

March 2024

Home + Design

Diligent Design

Jamie Taylor shares the background behind making dream houses a reality Article by Courtney Stockton | Photography by Various Tell us about your background and the genesis of J Taylor Designs.  I have always loved residential design, interior design, and architecture. I remember around age 12, I started laying out floor plans on graph paper.  After graduating college in 2002, I started my career working for a house plan design firm. In 2008, I started working for Huskey Truss and Lumber...

February 2024