Food + Beverage

Leading With Purpose

Cassie Halley and the Next Chapter of Company Distilling Article by Provided | Photography by Big Slate Media There is a moment when a company’s future quietly shifts, not through sweeping reinvention but through thoughtful leadership that builds on what already exists. For Cassie Halley, that moment arrived when she was named CEO of Company Distilling. The appointment marked both a professional milestone and a continuation of a journey that has been anything but predictable. “Being named...

Shopping

The Art of Living Beautifully

How Stevie Nicole Martinez Turns Everyday Objects Into Meaningful Moments at Home Article by Stevie Nicole Martinez | Photography by Tim Iler There is a quiet kind of luxury that does not announce itself, it simply invites you in, wraps you in warmth, and lingers long after you leave. For Stevie Nicole Martinez, founder of Home Gal Boutique, that feeling is not accidental. It is carefully and thoughtfully created through the objects we live with every day, the textures we touch, the scents...

Style + Beauty

More Than a Hair Appointment

How Sage Hair Company Blends Beauty, Wellness, And Ritual To Create A Restorative Salon Experience Article by provided | Photography by Shannon Voss Photography There are few places in a busy week where people can truly pause, take a breath, and focus on themselves, yet that is precisely the experience the team behind Sage Hair Company set out to create. In an era when schedules are packed and self-care often slips to the bottom of the list, Sage Hair Company approaches beauty differently...

Beauty

Good Aesthetic Work Whispers

The Look Aesthetics On Why They Practice Restraint Article by Haley Wood | Photography by Melissa Schroeder, MG Photography There is a version of aesthetic medicine that most people never experience. It doesn't announce itself. It doesn't freeze foreheads or overinflate lips. It doesn't chase the trends cycling through social media every few months. When it's done well, you simply don't notice it. And that, says Haley Wood, is precisely the point. "Good aesthetic work should whisper, not...

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Finding Beauty in the In Between

How Jessie Summerville of Mochuelo Designs Turned Life Transitions Into Handcrafted Meaning Article by Jessie Summerville | Photography by Provided The moment life grows quiet is often when creativity finally has room to speak. For Jessie Summerville, founder and designer of Mochuelo Designs, that quiet arrived unexpectedly. After decades spent raising children, working as a registered nurse and building beloved Franklin businesses, the sudden shift into an empty nest created both space and...

Home + Design

Unlocking the Power of Your Home

Everything You Need to Know About HELOCs Article by Southeast Financial Credit Union | Photography by Provided To shed light on the ins and outs of Home Equity Lines of Credit, commonly known as HELOCs, we sat down with Tammy Robinson, Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Lending at Southeast Financial Credit Union*. Her insights offer a clear and practical perspective on this powerful lending tool, how it works, and how homeowners can make the most of their home’s value for a range of financial...

Home Services

Three Home Investments that Reveal Hidden Damage

Article by Sheila Johnson | Photography by Provided Unexpected bumps in the road of renovation can be a blessing. Homeowners rarely go looking for water in the basement or mold in the crawl space. When problems under the home reveal themselves during remodeling, they can be solved as part of the bigger plan rather than evolving into their own, more expensive repair project. Floor replacement The decision to replace flooring in the home opens a world of possibilities, and there's a thrill...

Arts + Culture

Laugh Out Loud

The Nashville Comedy Festival Returns To Nashville For Its 12th Year Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Nashville has long been known as a city that does live entertainment better than almost anywhere else in the country. But for 11 days each spring, the spotlight shifts from the musical stage to the mic stand, as the Nashville Comedy Festival takes over six venues across Music City. Now in its 12th year, the festival is put on by Outback Presents, the Nashville-based promoter...

Home Services

Energy Resiliency and Powering What’s Next

Inside LightWave’s 20-Year Journey Empowering Energy Independence Article and Photography by Provided With our region still reeling from the ice of Winter Storm Fern, one company stands apart in delivering true resiliency solutions. This year, LightWave marks its 20th anniversary, a rare milestone in the distributed solar market and a testament to a business built on patience, integrity and long-term thinking. That mindset is designed into every home microgrid project, helping power hundreds...

Food + Beverage

Rooted in Goodness

The Family Values Behind Azure Standard Come to Spring Hill Article by Spencer Askew | Photography by Provided When David Stelzer talks about Azure Standard, he doesn’t start with numbers, growth charts, or business strategies. He starts with the soil. In the 1950s, his family farm in rural Oregon looked much like every other farm in America. They relied on chemical fertilizers, hoping to fight pests and boost yields. But over time, the soil weakened, and so did the family’s health. “Those...