Arts + Culture

Boy Band Love

NKOTB Tearing Up FirstBank Amphitheater Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) is legendary. The boy band rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s, captivating a generation with their chart-topping pop tunes and coordinated dance performances. Born in Boston in 1984, NKOTB includes brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. Known for hits like "Hangin' Tough," "Step by Step," and "You Got It (The Right...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Fun Facts About The Fourth

Article by Jessica Wayman | Photography by Provided For most Americans, Independence Day signifies several things like freedom, American flags, fireworks, hot dogs, and maybe a day by the pool or out on the lake. And if you’re from the South, the holiday probably makes you think of sweltering heat! But that never seems to stop us from going out and celebrating our nation’s independence, even if you’re just lighting Black Cats and sparklers in your own driveway. Since the 4th of July is where...

June 2024

Life + Culture

See Summer In Full Bloom

Williamson County's Five Best Wildflower Hikes Article by Lindsay Ferrier (aka @suburbanturmoil) | Photography by Lindsay Ferrier Fall is so vibrant and gorgeous in Franklin that it tends to get all the attention — but in this longtime Tennessean’s opinion, summer is just as glorious — particularly out on the hiking trails. Wildflowers abound, drawing enthusiasts from across the region to see the amazing blooms our area has to offer.  You owe it to yourself and your people to head out on at...

June 2024

Home + Design

Family Is The Foundation For John Maher Builders

Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Aaron Tomberlin Home prices have continued to skyrocket around middle Tennessee, and no one knows that better than local resident Jack Maher. Jack’s parents met while attending school at Middle Tennessee State University, and then both worked as school teachers in Franklin. His father, John, eventually wanted to pursue a new venture, so he tried his hand at home building in the community.  “He started building in 1985 in Franklin, and then started...

June 2024

Home + Design

From Dust to Lush

Restoring sun-scorched lawns is ‘second nature’ to this family-owned business. Article by Ed Atlas When the hot July sun becomes unbearable, you can find relief in the form of indoor air or an outdoor pool. If only your lawn had it so easy. It takes a beating all season long. So, what do you do if your turf has turned to toast, and your soil has become sand? “That depends on the relative condition of your lawn,” says Spencer White of Second Nature Lawn Care. “Most Middle Tennessee lawns are...

June 2024

Life + Culture

No Farmers, No Food, No Future

Get To Know Your Local Growers Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided Daniel Allen, a third-generation farmer, is proud to be carrying on his family’s legacy. Allenbrooke Farms in Spring Hill was founded in 2011 and has grown tremendously on its 120 acres. There’s organic produce, honey from on-site bee hives, U-Pick Strawberries in May, Pick-Your-Own-Florals throughout the season, yoga that takes place with the full-moon cycle, glamping, a wedding venue, and so much more. “We also...

June 2024

Local Services

Growing Success

A Peek Inside Spring Hill Garden Center Article by Hailey Holloway | Photography by Provided Now in their fourth year of business, Spring Hill Garden Center, is a family owned and operated garden center providing unique, quality plants to the community. We caught up with owners Eric and Ryan Wunderlin to better understand the passion and longevity behind their work.  What inspired you to open up this garden center?  Eric: I always wanted to do it since I was in college. It was just...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

A Station Steeped In History

Recreating And Rebuilding A Sense Of Community Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided Small towns often cherish their past histories and historical sites. In Thompson’s Station, the train depot certainly fits both of these categories. Named after Dr. Elijah Thompson, who donated the property on which the village was built, the depot and tracks were once used by farmers for shipping animals and products to far-off markets. (Due to the large amount of grain grown in the area...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Know Your Neighbor: Trapper Haskins

From Unfinished Business To Unforgettable Memories Along The “Crooked Old River” Article by Karen Creason | Photography by Provided Envisioning a ninety-day adventure, Thompson’s Station residents Trapper and Mandy Haskins embarked on a daring quest in the summer of 2002 – to row the entire length of the Mississippi River, from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Trapper jokes, “Our ninety-day journey took sixteen years!” Trapper's journey began long before their departure, during his...

June 2024

Entertainment

Taking Comedy On The Road

A Life Full Of Laughter, Love And Legacy Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided Buckshot Red of Nashville has led quite an interesting life. “Growing up, my dad was Shotgun Red, the little puppet on Hee Haw,” he says. “He was on TV one night and somebody asked if he had kids. He said, ‘I got two boys - Buckshot and Slingshot - and a little BB on the way.’” As a boy, he slept in the “King of Country Music” Roy Acuff’s dressing room at the Opry while his father, whose real name was...

May 2024