Life + Culture

Lighting Up Franklin

Diwali's Festival Of Lights Article by Kathleen Davis | Photography by Provided by India Association of Nashville Renewal and fresh beginnings, good combatting evil, strengthening bonds with family, friends and the community, and reflecting on personal and spiritual growth - these are just a few of the focuses of Diwali. Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the clay lamps that Indians light outside their homes to...

Arts + Culture

Sharing The Power Of Music

Chris Kirkpatrick Is Giving Back With Notes For Notes Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Joseph Llanes Chris Kirkpatrick grew up an underprivileged kid. Cheap motels, trailer parks, no electricity or telephone and living in his car when they had one, were all a part of his childhood. So when he was approached about the opportunity to partner with Notes for Notes (N4N), it was a no-brainer for him to jump on board. Notes for Notes is a non-profit organization that provides youth with...

Entertainment

An Evening With Monty Criswell

Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Provided As the hit songwriter behind some of country music’s biggest songs like George Strait’s “I Saw God Today”, Eric Church’s “Hell Of A View”, Trace Adkins’ “Just Fishin’”, Scotty McCreery’s “Five More Minutes”, Parker McCollum’s “Handle On You” and so many more, there’s no denying that Monty Criswell is a gifted storyteller. Surviving stage three colon cancer has inspired him to share both his life lessons and the stories behind his songs in his...

Education

Faith-Based College Prep

For Many Parents, Enrolling Their Children At Columbia Academy Is An Easy Decision Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided Of all the choices parents have to make on behalf of their children, choosing a school is at, or near, the top of the list. Beyond academics, relevant concerns include facilities and technology, social and spiritual development, extracurricular activities, security and transportation. Jenny and Tim Chase of Thompson’s Station share those concerns for their children...