Brentwood, TN May 2024

mor e. With incoming or der, at time of pur c hase only.

Expir es 5/31/24. Of fer not v alid in all r e gions.

The Women's Issue

I don’t know about you but I love any opportunity to recognize the women in my life who just make life more rich and beautiful. Our wives, mothers, and daughters are some of the most influential women in our lives.

And of course with Mother’s Day this month, all eyes are on moms… But it’s not just the biological mothers but the mother figures in our lives who have made an indelible impact on us. It’s the family members, teachers, friends, and neighbors doing awesome things in our communities, pouring into our lives - making themselves unforgettable and irreplaceable.

While it’s always important to shop local and support our area businesses, this month is the perfect time to patronize women-owned businesses in our communities. That’s one of my favorite parts of this role - connecting with and championing the best of the best when it comes to the women of Brentwood.

They are movers and shakers, builders and makers. They are both seen and unseen. Their silent service blesses those who are under their care. Their attention to detail shows us something about beauty that can’t be seen or understood any other way.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to send a text, make a phone call, or get your kids on a video call with the women in your life who deserve recognition. It only takes a minute to brighten someone’s day and remind them how much you love them.

JENNIFER DOWNS, PUBLISHER @BRENTWOOD_LIFESTYLE

May 2024

PUBLISHER

Jennifer Downs | jennifer.downs@citylifestyle.com

MANAGING EDITOR

Sophie Brock | sophie.brock@citylifestyle.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Stephanie Krejci | Stephanie.Krejci@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Mary Compton, Josh Vaughn, Laney Heard, Sophie Brock, Morgan Raum, Sue Baldani, Myra Simmons

McEntire, Emma Balkenbush, Neil Pond

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Laney Heard, Christy Hunter, Kathy Thomas

Photography, Josh Vaughn, Kristen Mayfield

Photography, James Williams Photography, Continuous Motion Media

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Josh Klein

AD DESIGNER Matthew Endersbe

LAYOUT DESIGNER Rhiannon Coffman

We can sum it up in three words: Responsive, Relationship Banking

Our relationship managers are proactive, offering high-touch timely service, with a full range of personal/private and commercial banking services.

and

you’ve come to expect with the

and personalized service of a community bank.

Concierge-style banking service

Extensive understanding of the Nashville market – Team collectively has more than 75 years of banking experience

Local decision-making

SMITH LAKE, ALABAMA

(ONLY TWO HOURS SOUTH OF BRENTWOOD)

397 BLUEWATER POINTE DRIVE, JASPER, AL 35504

Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 | Sqft: 5339 | $2,790,000

Lake (Bluewater Pointe) Brand new luxury lake home just completed in this desired gated community! Home features 5BR/5.5BA, multi level living with double great rooms, and kitchen/kitchenette. Ideal layout for extended family living. Soaring ceilings in the living area, master and bath. Amazing open floor plan for lake living and entertainment.

Features of this home include: chef’s kitchen with commercial appliances, high ceilings throughout, aluminum clad windows, limestone rock fireplace. Wood/tile floors are throughout ideal for lake and low-allergen living. Special amenities include a tankless water heater, two reinforced concrete safe rooms, and total spray foam insulation. Both the main level and garage have a 1/2 bath. A custom concrete cart path takes you easily to the water. All of this in the exclusive gated community of Bluewater Pointe only one hour from downtown Birmingham! All photos are renderings of this beautiful home. Lot size is approx 1.35 acres. Just stunning!

Dyar, the leading Realtor® on Smith Lake with over 1 Billion in Waterfront Sales.

Smith

INSTALLED

MONDAY - SATURDAY 9AM - 6PM

1930

AVAILABLE FOR: $1,759,000 85 Governors Way

BD | 4 BA | 1 HB | 4,647 SF

AVAILABLE FOR: $895,000

HB | 1,446 SF

AVAILABLE FOR: $3,950,000 OR $18,000/MONTH

5 Camelback Ct. 5 BD | 4 BA | 2 HB | 9,081 SF

AVAILABLE FOR: $2,199,900

Ironwood Lane

BD | 4 BA | 5,890 SF

AVAILABLE FOR: $1,349,999

AVAILABLE FOR: $1,174,000 1947 Shamrock Drive 4 BD | 3 BA | 2,493 SF Gabrielle C. Dodson Realtor, MBA M 615.519.6130 | O 615.475.5616 gabrielle@gabrielledodson.com gabrielledodson.com

4th Annual Open House

GlockStore’s 4th Annual Open House is on June 1st. The Nightstick “Low Light ~ No Light” Challenge has winners every hour; the Fast & Accurate Competition has a Glock 19 as the Grand Prize. www.glockstore.com/oh24

Bednar Announces 2025 Retirement

Brentwood City Manager Kirk Bednar announced his plans to retire in February 2025 after 23 years of working for Brentwood. Bednar has been the Brentwood City Manager since 2013 and before that had been Brentwood’s assistant city manager. Later this year, the city will start searching to hire Brentwood’s next city manager.

Country in Color

On May 30th, Country in Color will be hosting its fourth music showcase at Tin Roof Broadway. This showcase will reoccur monthly on the last Thursday of every month starting at 7 p.m. Country in Color aims to provide a vibrant platform for non-traditional multicultural artists and has different artists performing every month.

Guiding You Home

1043 TYNE BLVD, NASHVILLE

$9,750,000 | 2.5 ACRES | 5 BD | 7/3 BA | 12100 SF

Historic Tudor estate in Oak Hill blends charm with modern luxury, boasting upgraded interiors, five fireplaces, a secret passageway to a personal cinema, wine cellar, heated pool-spa, and pavilion. Once part of Leland Manor, this residence is located on the area’s most sought-after street. Co-listed with Gerard Bullock.

1012 HIGHLAND RD, BRENTWOOD

$5,950,000 | 1 ACRE | 6 BD | 7/2 BA | 10807 SF Enter through Iron Lion double front doors to discover a gourmet kitchen, lavish primary suite, and entertainment amenities like a pool with bar seating, spa, and fire feature by Rondo Pools. Crafted by Preston Quirk, JBT Construction, and JFY Designs, this new luxury home sits on an estate lot backing up to lush greenery.

1320 HILDRETH DR, NASHVILLE

$4,500,000 | 1 ACRE | 5 BD | 5/1 BA | 7989 SF

A new luxury build featuring European white oak flooring, a luxurious kitchen, a built-in bar in the dining room, 4-car garage, spa-like owners’ retreat, and more! Crafted by McKenzie Construction, Preston Quirk Architects, and JFY designs in Seven Hills with privacy amidst mature trees.

ERIN KRUEGER

8909 PALMER WAY, BRENTWOOD

$3,990,000 | 1 ACRE | 5 BD | 6/1 BA | 7209 SF

Explore this custom home in the gated Marshall Place community, boasting a gourmet kitchen with an extra-large island, and a living room where the fireplace and wood wall serve as focal points. Crafted by Chandelier Development and P Shea Design, with ample space for a future pool.

8908 PALMER WAY, BRENTWOOD

$4,150,000 | 1 ACRE | 7 BD | 7/2 BA | 7207 SF

Indulge in luxury living in this custom home by Chandelier Development, designed by architect Byron Smith in Brentwood’s gated Marshall Place community. An all-brick exterior and circular driveway set the tone for elegance. Endless enjoyment awaits space for a future pool.

Team Lead, Realtor® ABR, ASP, CRS, CLHMS, Affiliate Broker, MBA m. 615.509.7166 | o. 615.475.5616

erin@erinkrueger.com

erinkrueger.com | @theerinkruegerteam

Tennessee's Newest It Girl

Cecily Bauchmann Is Making Waves In The Content Creating Community

ARTICLE BY SOPHIE BROCK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTY HUNTER

With a contagious smile and a radiant personality, Cecily Bauchmann is aiding in making social media a happier and more vulnerable place – all by just showcasing her realistic daily routine.

If you have TikTok or Instagram, there’s a great chance you’ve come across Cecily’s content, which she’s been creating and sharing with the world since 2018.

Originally from San Diego, Bauchmann and her family of six packed up their lives and moved across the country to Franklin a year ago. Since then, she has quickly fallen in love with Tennessee.

“Oh my gosh, I love it all!” Bauchmann gushes. “I do miss parts of San Diego, but I feel like there's so much mystery and whimsy here in Middle Tennessee, it’s just so special everywhere you go.”

It was when she was still in San Diego that she first started to gain recognition

by showcasing her daily routine. Between being a mom of four, and her husband being a pastor, Cecily constantly would have a busy Sunday morning trying to get her family out of the house.

“I had always been asked the question ‘How do you get out of the house with all of the kids on a Sunday morning?’ and that always sat in the back of my head and I was like ‘I don’t know I just do it,” Cecily explains.

Soon enough, students involved with the youth ministry at her husband’s church encouraged her to download TikTok and share her daily routine.

“I was super curious about what TikTok was and at the time I was dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety,” Cecily says. “There were a few moms that popped up on my feed because of the algorithm and were just a breath of fresh air to me. I remember going to the app not to just scroll but to feel

a little bit more hope and to know I am not alone in my journey as a mom. I remember thinking to myself if I could ever come out of this (postpartum depression) I want to be able to help other women and other moms.”

She stayed true to her word and after gaining an audience, created a safe space on social media for other moms and women to be more vulnerable. Cecily currently has over 2.2 million followers on TikTok and 681k followers on Instagram, but this audience didn’t appear overnight.

“I was kinda all over the place, my videos didn't have a consistent rhythm or flow,” she explains. “In the mix of that I posted a nighttime routine, and I also shared how I get out the door with four kids on a Sunday morning so it was a whole ‘Sunday morning of a mom of four and a pastor’s wife’ and that video did really well and I remember thinking ‘I could do this every Sunday.”

“VULNERABILITY BRINGS HEALING TO OTHER PEOPLE,” SHE SAYS. “ANYTIME I’VE HEARD SOMEONE OPEN UP AND JUST SHARE SOMETHING THAT THEY’RE STRUGGLING WITH IT NEVER RETURNS VOID."

Soon enough, she went from not only sharing her Sunday morning routines, but her daily routine. The more she shared her authentic routine, the more people tuned in to watch.

“That’s when I realized after all of the trial and error of everything I was trying to do I realized what people wanted to see from me as a mom and it was this realistic, authentic this is my day-to-day life and I'm not trying to make things look perfect on the outside,” Bauchmann says.

“It was refreshing for them but they also loved to see a consistent rhythm of my routine which I always loved routine in general so I just kept posting those and I know the repetitiveness that grew to where I am now.”

She didn’t try to make her life look perfect, instead, she chose to show a realistic day-to-day life and how much she loves it. This drew many viewers in as they found her content relatable and appreciated her vulnerability in sharing her life online.

From grocery shopping to getting her family ready for trips, Cecily’s content has raw and realistic coverage of any type of day-to-day tasks. She doesn’t hide any imperfections in her life and goes about life with a refreshing appreciation for it.

“Vulnerability brings healing to other people,” she says. “Anytime I’ve heard someone open up and just share something that they’re struggling with it never returns void. Somebody else in the group, or across the table can relate and see something in them that they need to hear and

know that they’re not alone in it, so it never goes wasted, and the enemy wants us to stay isolated in that place but vulnerable can be so much healing and restoration.”

Cecily’s positive comment section is also a reflection of the safe space she has crafted for women on the internet.

“This is so cliche but there’s only one you,” Cecily says. “I think that women compare ourselves so much and if that’s something you struggle with there is only one unique you in this world and nobody else can take that light from you, or your sparkle, or your beauty. That is so unique to you and God only made one you and whatever that is let your unique self shine through because nobody can be you and you can't be anybody else so just being you and letting yourself shine.”

Currently, Cecily is working on a fun project with her sister-in-law Samantha that will come out towards the end of the year. She’s using her platform for good and we can’t wait to see where it takes her!

“I have ten-year goals but those are big dreams I have and I can’t really figure them out yet, but God will always lead me down where you are right now in life,” she says.  “God is directing you to that bigger purpose and dream you hold within you and don't ever doubt the process or your journey because everything does unfold the way it should be.”

@cecilybauchmann

RANDALL MALCHOW, MD Medical Director

- TRADITIONAL & NON-TRADITIONAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

- SPECIALIZED STRATEGIES FOR RESTRICTED STOCKHOLDERS

- A CONSULTATIVE RELATIONSHIP

- THE FAMILY LEGACY EXPERIENCE

Guitar Girl

ARTICLE BY NEIL POND | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY GRACE BOWERS

"If you haven’t already heard, Grace Bowers is a bona fide, certified guitar-shredding prodigy garnering national buzz."

The waifish teenager sitting balled up in the wicker chair doesn’t look much like a revolutionary. Wearing a cream-colored, short-sleeve sweater over a white camisole top, with loose-fitting, high-water pants and white platform sneakers, she appears pretty much like almost any 17-year-old girl, especially one who loves hitting vintage clothing stores for retro-cool threads.

But Grace Bowers is not an ordinary teen.

If you haven’t already heard, she’s a bona fide, certified guitar-shredding prodigy garnering national buzz, who was featured in a segment on "CBS This Morning," getting press in USA Today, Guitar World and Hollywood Life, playing major music festivals, sharing the stage with superstars, performing with her own band and making records.

At press time, her debut single, “Tell Me Why U Do That,” was set for release in April.

Grace finds herself on the vanguard of a musical movement, if not an outright revolution: young girls who rock, slowly but surely upending the instrument’s longstanding gender dominance by males, one guitar at a time. Following in the wake of such guitar-slinging trailblazers as Joan Jett, Lita Ford and Bonnie Raitt, a new, more recent wave of other rock-guitar females includes H.E.R. (on this year’s Superbowl halftime show with Usher), L.A.’s all-girl punk rock band The Linda Lindas, the all-girl beehive-hairdo band The Surfragettes, and Anne Erin Clark, who performs as St. Vincent and has been ranked by Guitar World magazine as one of the best guitarists of the 21st century.

And the way it’s looking, Grace Bowers might be next on that list. “She’s going to inspire the next generation,” says Alex Haddad, guitarist for the Nashvillebased band Them Vibes, which has welcomed Grace onstage to perform with them several times.

“I’ve never met anybody her age as mature and developed on guitar. She’s a first. I can’t wait to see what she does next. She’s got everything she needs, and she’s still developing. The sky’s the limit.”

Sky-high isn’t too bad for someone barely old enough to drive.

In March, Grace headed to Austin’s South by Southwest, one of the largest entertainment festivals in the world, to perform and rep for Gibson Guitars, with which she already has a sponsorship and equipment deal. In February, she played guitar for Dolly Parton’s "Pet Gala," a celebrity-spangled CBS television special.

“I’ve gotten a lot of really cool opportunities recently,” she says, noting that she played with Lainey Wilson on New Year’s Eve in downtown Nashville to a crowd of 215,000. She smiles. “That’s pretty big.”

Pretty big indeed, especially for someone who started so small, as a wee-lass preteen growing up on the West Coast, not knowing exactly what she wanted to do, or be. “We tried pretty much everything,” says her mom, Lisa. “Girl Scouts, soccer, softball, gymnastics, ballet, karate. A few of them, she got kicked out of.”

“A lot of them,” adds Grace with a mischievous grin.

But then, when she was nine, she stumbled across a music video of Slash, the hairy, top-hatted axe-slinger for the ‘90s metal band Guns ‘N’ Roses, cigarette dangling precipitously from his lips, dressed in black head to toe, and totally slaying on his guitar. And Grace instantly knew what she wanted to do. “I thought he looked so cool,” she says. “I’m like, ‘Mom, I gotta get a guitar.'”

Honing her skills with guitar teachers and YouTube tutorials, Grace says she was soon digging deep into the instrument’s deep roots in the blues, watching YouTube videos of yesteryear’s legends. “Elmore James, Robert Johnson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mississippi John Hurt,” she says, “Almost all music comes from the blues. Like, it’s the roots of everything.”

She absorbed the musical mojo of solo superstars and maestros, such as Chuck Berry and B.B. King, the guitar-dominated blues rock of the Allman Brothers Band and the dazzling purple wizardry of Prince.

After coming from California to visit friends three years ago, Grace and her family made the move to Music City, settling into a new home in the Oak Hill area. “We just knew she needed to be someplace with creative minds,” says Lisa, “where she could find her people.” And Grace did, indeed, find her people,

And Grace instantly knew what she wanted to do...

“I’m like, ‘Mom, I gotta get a guitar.'”

playing locally in clubs, sitting in with other artists and posting videos on her Instagram page, building a massive fan following and attracting the attention of more established acts.

Grace says she knew exactly what she wanted when she put together her band, Hodge Podge, modeling it on other groups where the lead guitarist isn’t the standout star but part of the greater, organic whole. “Like Sly and the Family Stone,” she says, noting the ‘70s band’s fluidly eclectic mix of styles, from R&B and blues to funk and rock. Her own music with Hodge Podge is “a lot of funk and soul, and we have others that are more on the psychedelic side.”

She’s ready to take her show on the road this summer for a string of festival dates, including Telluride,

the Bottlerock Festival in Napa Valley and Louisville’s Americana-centric Bourbon and Beyond. She’ll be on the bill with artists such as Lizzo, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Strings and Sheryl Crow.

That’s some pretty high-falootin’ company she’s keeping. But when she comes home, Grace says she comes down-to-earth fast with schoolwork (she’s a junior) and chores. “Set the table, clean the counters, normal stuff,” she says. “Feed the dogs.” She has two goldendoodles, George and Lenny.

She also has two younger brothers, 14 and 16, who aren’t particularly impressed with their big sister’s rising star. “They’re really into sports,” she says. “I know deep down they’re proud, but would they ever tell me that to my face?” She smiles. “No, no, no!”

Sometimes she even shuttles her brothers around since they’re too young to drive. “I’m always dropping them off at football games and plays and stuff,” she says.

On a recent sibling errand, she had one of those you-areso-Nashville moments, spotting a country star. “Chris Stapleton was at my little brother’s baseball game. I think his son’s on the same team.”

She’s making more Nashville connections all the time. In May of last year, she organized a benefit concert after the shooting at the Covenant School, the fateful event that took six lives; her brother Sam (uninjured) was a student at a nearby school.

She says she loves seeing the seasons change in Middle Tennessee, noshing at Creve Hall Bagel Company, combing through vinyl at Grimey’s and shopping with her mom for stage outfits at some of Nashville’s vintage clothing stores. “We can also do serious damage at Nordstrom’s,” Grace adds.

When her family first moved here, Grace went to Nashville Christian School, but now she’s learning online. “There’s a social aspect of [being in school] that I really miss,” she says. “But at the same time, I’m getting to do what I love every night instead of going to school. So, while I do miss it, I wouldn’t go back.”

She says she loves a lot about her new life in Nashville, where music is everywhere, places to play are plentiful, people are helpful and friendly, and the stars go ballgames, shop at Kroger, and sometimes invite you, and your guitar, to share their stage. But there’s one thing she misses about her old home state: “You don’t need a car to get around in California,” she says, noting Nashville’s infamous traffic snarls, the city’s lack of public transportation and shortage of bike lanes.

“Where I was from, I could get anywhere I wanted on a bike or on the BART [the San Francisco Bay area’s elevated high-speed rail transportation system]. Nashville needs something like that badly.”

And Grace needs just a bit more academics before she completes her senior year in 2025; she’s mulling college, if she wants to go and where. “If I do, I will probably want to go to Belmont and stay in Nashville. But I don’t know if I can handle another four years of school. So, we’ll see.”

Everyone else also will get to see where this gifted guitar girl goes on her musical journey, living a dream that began in California and ultimately brought her to Music City. Wherever the road (or the high-speed railway) takes her, one thing is sure: Grace knows what she wants.

“I just want to be happy,” she says, “and playing music.”

Historic Maple Lawn 8220 Moores Lane, Brentwood

This is an incredible opportunity to own an amazing piece of Williamson County history. Also known as The Owen - Cox house, Maple Lawn was built in 1820 and sits on 5.21 acres in the heart of Brentwood. The entry foyer boasts the original curved staircase and some of the original hardwood flooring. The interior is the perfect blend of old and new with recent updates throughout while maintaining its historic charm. A guest house provides an additional 414 sq ft with two rooms and a full bath. Beautifully created outdoor entertaining spaces and a sprawling lawn complete this home. Offered at $3,970,000 .

NOT YOUR MOM'S MERCEDES

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY

JOSH VAUGHN

If you grew up in a family that owned Mercedes Benz you more than likely have fond childhood memories of a luxurious smooth and quiet ride, plush and springy backseats, and depending on which trim level your Mom had, maybe a hint of style. One impression you almost certainly don’t have is one of speed and performance.

The Mercedes of today is something entirely different.

Take the new 2024 AMG GLE53. It seats the same number of people as your childhood car, but that’s where the similarities end. The GLE53 has 3 forms of boost producing 429HP - to put that into perspective the 1985 Mercedes 300d made 123HP.

Rotate the steering wheel mounted mode selector to sport+ and the GLE53 barks to life by opening the valves on the dynamic performance exhaust. It snarls and growls its way through all nine gears. For something of its size and weight, the GLE53 drives like a dream. It’s fast and aggressive when you want it to be and with the turn of a dial, it's calm, silky smooth, and luxurious. Truly two cars in one.

As good as the performance is, where the GLE53 really shines is the interior. The fit and finish are the industry standard at this price point. The Burmester stereo my photo car was optioned with is about as good as a car sound system can get. Everything your hands interact with is pleasing to the touch, easy to use, and intuitive. That last point- intuitive is important, I drive and photograph a lot of cars and you’d be surprised how many highend brands completely overlook the importance of intuitive controls and functions.

My biggest takeaway from spending time with the GLE53 was the fun factor. It's a fun and happy car that wants to be driven enthusiastically. The excellent suspension hides the car's overall mass making it feel like a much smaller, nimbler car and the abundant power makes you feel like you could give Lewis Hamilton a run for his money if he pulled up next to you at a light.

The amazing thing about the current Mercedes inventory is that an entry-level model will feel distinctly similar to the GLE53 I drove, the Mercedes DNA and design language are present throughout the entire line-up. If you’re interested in looking at the modern Mercedes lineup be sure to visit Mercedes Benz of Nashville located at 630 Bakers Bridge Ave in Franklin.

mercedesbenzofnashville.com

AMG GLE 53 Coupe

Engine: 3.0L inline-6 turbo with hybrid assist Power:  429 hp @ 6,100 rpm

Acceleration:  4.9 sec 0-60 mph

Passenger capacity:  5

Experience Luxury

MEET BRILEY KING, OWNER OF LITTLE BIRD TRUCKING

ARTICLE BY MORGAN RAUM | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTY HUNTER

A LOOK INSIDE THE UNIQUE, BOLD, WESTERN-INSPIRED TRUCKER HATS HAND-MADE BY BRILEY KING.

Briley King is the daughter of a long-haul trucker, the wife to a touring musician, and the heart behind Little Bird Trucking. Born and raised in North Carolina, Briley was taught the importance of drive and dedication at a very young age. At seven years old, her parents told her if she wanted to take singing lessons, she would have to fund the money herself. That day, she cut the top off a milk jug and sang on the street until she raised enough money to do so. Her work ethic later earned her a degree in Communications from East Carolina University, where she began working in Corporate Litigation before moving into finance.

A true daddy’s girl, Briley recalls the awe she felt when her dad would come home after long days on the road as a truck driver. “He came in like a superhero… I danced, sang, did gymnastics, theater, basketball, softball - anything I could get involved in growing up - and my dad was always my biggest fan.” This year, her dad will be hitting four million miles out on the road.

For her thirtieth birthday, Briley planned an evening out with friends to go to a Marcus King concert. She only knew a few songs – one, specifically, that she noted helped get her through a hard breakup. After the show, Marcus found a post she made on Instagram and immediately messaged her, inviting her to another one of his concerts. “I walked on his tour bus wearing a big, huge caftan and Mignonne Gavigan bird earrings,” she shares. “I said, ‘What’s up, y’all, I look like Big Bird,’ and Marcus looked at me and said, ‘No, you’re a little bird.’”

Briley on stage with her husband, Marcus King.

After a night of singing and dancing, Marcus told Briley to quit her job and marry him, but it had always been instilled in her to have her own thing going - her own identity – even when she was to get married. Seven months later, the lovebirds were engaged and living in Nashville. While in a bliss - between life on the road, planning the wedding, and getting to watch her fiancé pursue his dream - Briley was up at all hours, taking phone calls in different time zones, sending emails, and beginning to brainstorm a career that allowed her to be creative and align with life on the road.

While living on the tour bus, and unsure of when she would be able to wash and style her hair next, trucker hats became a wardrobe staple for her. She started collecting them through eBay, vintage stores, gas stations, merch stands, friends, and beyond. One night, while Marcus was on stage in his signature feather cowboy hat, Briley had the idea to make her own trucker hats detailed with a feather. When it comes to the design and style, Briley shares, “I love color! [I enjoy] putting neutral-colored feathers on to lilac, pink, red, and blue hats to encourage the wear of more color... keeping it preppy, girly, and fun has always been a priority for me.”

After the pair wed in February of 2023, Briley began pouring her heart into making these hats for herself, her family, and her friends. Once she posted videos to social media wearing dresses, heels, and her new trucker hat – styled in what she refers to as “things that don’t look like they should go together” – people began taking note of her signature look and asking how they could get a hat of their own, giving Briley the motivation to share Little Bird Trucking with the world.

CONTINUED >

“I SAID, ‘WHAT’S UP, Y’ALL, I LOOK LIKE BIG BIRD,’ AND MARCUS LOOKED AT ME AND SAID, ‘NO, YOU’RE A LITTLE BIRD.’”

Briley hand-makes every hat, usually around two hundred per day, in addition to boxing up packages, shipping each order, handling all customer inquiries, and running the social media account. She has gotten to collaborate with the iconic Houston Rodeo, celebrities, and - to make it all full circle - Mignonne Gavigan, the designer of the earrings she wore the night she met Marcus. With many accomplishments and orders to all fifty states, her absolute favorite part is watching others rock their Little Bird Trucking gear. She also acknowledges she couldn’t do it without her incredible USPS mail carrier, Samantha Knox, who has gone above and beyond to help her with each order.

While the idea behind starting a trucker hat company began as an ode to her dad, it has since flourished into reflecting many aspects of her own life. Birds have always signified a lot to Briley; in addition to always having a fascination for Cardinals, her grandfather loved birds. She shares, “he had a chair by the window and a bird I.D. book… all day, he would sit on his porch and identify the birds that would come to the bird feeder.” Ten days after Briley and Marcus met, her grandfather passed away. She adds that Marcus and her grandmother have an incredible relationship, and that she truly believes her grandfather sent Marcus to not only her, but her whole family.

From the feather design to the name of each product - which are inspired by the titles of Marcus’ songs – the thought and love that goes into each item does not go unnoticed.

littlebirdtrucking.com  @LittleBirdTrucking

Photos taken at Ava at Nashville Live! and Possum at Nashville Live!

Her Bank; Women Supporting Women

HER BANK IS INSPIRED BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN

ARTICLE BY EMMA BALKENBUSH | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Navigating the world of finance and money management can seem like a daunting task. Whether it be opening a savings account or starting a business, there’s a group of knowledgeable and passionate women standing by ready to offer other women their guidance.

The group of dedicated and experienced bankers is known as Her Bank and operates as a division of Legends Bank. Britney Campbell, Her Bank’s founder and senior vice president of marketing and public relations, says Her Bank is a brand inspired by women for women. It falls right in line with her passion for advocating for women personally and professionally.

“Women are in a unique position right now to level up financially in a big way. We’re an economic force, and the wealth transfer coming from the baby boomer generation within the next decade is going to be a game-changer for women who will possess more money than ever before. That’s huge and presents incredible opportunities, especially being in the space of advocating for women to be more money-conscious and confident,” Britney says.

She and the other women with Her Bank launched the brand in May 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic left many women needing banking and business support. “Customers were leaning on their bankers during a very uncertain time.

Britney Campbell, photo by Kathy Thomas Photography

“I’m incredibly blessed to have been raised and loved by strong women. They have been such a powerful force to help me grow and provided the foundation that has fueled my passion to pay it forward to other women,” Britney says.

Women lost their jobs; and those who had established businesses or just took the leap into entrepreneurship were faced with tough decisions, needed financial assistance and support in a way that hadn’t been seen in our lifetime, “Britney says. “It was humbling to witness as a banker and walking lockstep with our customers through this experience, human-to-human, inspired me to figure out how to do more of ‘that’, but for women.”

Her Bank offers all the standard banking services, such as checking, savings, lending, mortgage, and business solutions. Britney says Her Bank’s love language is working with women, especially women who own businesses. “We love to meet women where they’re at and get to know them on a deeper level,” Britney says. “We take a holistic approach to make sure we’re also providing other resources beyond banking services to help support their business.”

Outside of work, Britney says she enjoys how integrated her personal relationships are with her professional life. In her downtime, she enjoys snuggles with her French Bulldog, Gertie; fun outings with her boyfriend, Steve, and spending quality time with her girlfriends in the Nashville/Franklin area. She’s active in multiple organizations, such as Heels and Handshakes, Tennessee Women Connect, and a couple of women’s co-working spaces in Franklin and Nashville. “I love being able to find spaces that bring other women together to have conversations that enrich and help each other grow,” Britney says.

“We love to meet women where they’re at and get to know them on a deeper level,” Britney says. “We take a holistic approach to make sure we’re also providing other resources beyond banking services to help support their business.”

Raised by a single mother with strong matriarchs in her family, she says the women in her life have inspired and encouraged her to be the woman she is today.

“I’m incredibly blessed to have been raised and loved by strong women. They have been such a powerful force to help me grow and provided the foundation that has fueled my passion to pay it forward to other women,” Britney says.

When talking about Her Bank, Britney says she wants to see women winning in the game of money and financial success. “I’m no stranger to overcoming hurdles and life circumstances that created both financial challenges as well as opportunities. My story is not unique, but my financial journey and goals are, which is why we want women to know whatever financial dreams they have, we want to make them come true at Her Bank.”

her-bank.com

herbank@legendsbank.com

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors

Special Thanks To: Agile Ticketing Solution|At Your Service Handyman|Branding Barrell|Brantley Sound Associates|Kowboy Fence| Magnolia|Making Meaningful Connections|Metro Parks|Nashville Predators|Nashville Tent & Awning|ScherShot|Signs First

Event Produced By: American Solutions for Business|Better than Booze|Blackbird Media|Brick Painters LLC|Callahan Family Fund|Christine A. Moore Millinery|Coca-Cola Consolidated |Conserva Irrigation|Copula Animal Hospitals|Core Civic Foundation|Del Rio Chasers|Evt connect Me|Farm Vet|FOMO Entertainment|Gallatin Marina|Gus Mayer|The Houghland Foundation|Milosi|Performance Food Group|Phillip’s Toy Mart|Puryear and Noonan, CPA’s|Social Indoor|Tennessee Equine Hospital|The Justin & Valere Blair Potter Foundation||Ms. Dee Dee Wade|Ms. Mary Wade|Mr. Lowry Watkins Jr.|Viewso|Zoetis Equine

S H O W E R D O O R S O F N A S H V I L L E

O U R S P E C I A L T I E S

F r a m e l e s s s h o w e r d o o r s

G l a s s w i n e c e l l a r s

C u s t o m g l a s s p r o j e c t s f r o m d e s k t o p s a n d

t a b l e t o p s t o p a r t i t i o n s

a n d r a i l i n g

ARTICLE BY MARY COMPTON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTEN MAYFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY, JAMES WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY, CONTINUOUS MOTION MEDIA

In Your Home DesignCraft Creates Magic

Photo by Kristen Mayfield Photography

This Mother’s Day is the perfect chance to celebrate your loved one with a new kitchen or spa-styled bath.

DesignCraft Kitchen and Bath Co. has a team of skilled professionals with 70-plus years of combined experience. Imagine the magic of a new space designed exclusively with your style and needs in mind. Instead of sending your loved one to a spa for Mother’s Day create their own oasis of peace at home with a new bath reno or the gourmet kitchen of her dreams.

DesignCraft Kitchen and Bath Co. began their business in Tampa in 2018 and quickly grew to include an office in Brentwood by 2022. This company updates kitchens and baths as well as mudrooms and laundry rooms or whatever space needs their magic. They have a team of interior designers, design consultants, project managers, and showroom assistants. Also part of the team is their general laborers like painters, tilers, cabinet installers, and carpenters.

From start to finish, first, you will receive a free in-home consultation with one of their design consultants where they will gather measurements and ideas to personalize your new space. After the initial home consultation, clients will be welcomed into the design center, “…to review the design and make changes/adjustments until both designer and client are happy,” says Tracy Urso CFO of the company. When the design is finalized, materials are ordered and construction begins. A typical kitchen remodel will take approximately 6 to 8 weeks to complete.

This company has been a part of home design expos in both Florida and Tennessee. DesignCraft Kitchen and Bath Co. will be showcased in many events this year. They will be attending the Murfreesboro Home

Photo by Kristen Mayfield Photography

Photo by Kristen Mayfield Photography

Photo by Continuous Motion Media

“I love watching the pieces come together, planning, organizing, and make[ing] schedules align. And of course, seeing the transformation,” states Urso.

Show in Murfreesboro from May 17-19. Potential clients can speak with design consultants and learn more about the company. Product sample displays and before/after photos will showcase their materials and craftsmanship to help you visualize how they can transform your home. From August 17-18, they will be present at the Nashville Home Expo at The Fairgrounds in Nashville. Lastly, this blooming business will be part of the Southern Nashville Home Show October 11-13 at the Ag Expo Park in Franklin. Stop by, meet with the team, and learn how you can use their crafty expertise to transform your home with a magical makeover.

What’s magical about the interior design and home renovation business?

“I love watching the pieces come together, planning, organizing, and make[ing] schedules align. And of course, seeing the transformation,” states Urso.

The kitchen remodeled and featured in our photos is a beautiful example of the quality of work these craftsmen can accomplish. This specific kitchen remodel consisted of closing one entrance to the kitchen and adding lots of accessories and storage space.

Photo by James Williams Photography

DesignCraft installed toe kick drawers with touch latch technology, 3” pull-out fillers with built-in step stools, pot fillers, and lots of drawer accessories.

“It was a great project to work on and a great client,” says the DesignCraft team.

The trends this spring in home design are the use of bold colors like dark blues and greens highlighted with light wood tones to contrast these deep hues. Warm colors are also coming back into style. These posh colors are paired with popular matte black or brushed gold finishes to create a striking effect. The style for bath renovations seems to see a trend in large walk-in showers, floating shelves, and free-standing tubs to create a serene and relaxing environment for the homeowner. Whatever trends or styles you prefer, DesignCraft Kitchen and Bath Co. will take great care of you. DesignCraft also boasts a spell of 5-star ratings online. Check out this budding business and let them create magic in your home!

DesignCraftKitchens.com @designcraftkitchens

Discover Luxury Lake Living

Join Us For A Sneak Preview Party!

Saturday, June 8 – 11am to 4pm 407 Lock Six Rd. Killen, AL 35645

BBQ • Cocktails • Property Tours

• Luxury Lakefront Homes on Wilson Lake

• Adjacent to World-Famous Robert Trent

Jones Golf Course

• On-Site Marina

• Gated Community with Resort-Style Amenities

• Bermudan & Mediterranean-Influenced Architecture

• Less than 10 Minutes to Vibrant Shopping, & Restaurants in Florence, AL

RSVP for Preview Party by June 4

Experience Confidence Through Dentistry

For over 40 years RSU Contractors has built a relationship of trust with the city and residents of Brentwood. RSU works with the community of Brentwood to ensure their Kitchen, Bathroom, Addition, Outdoor and Remodeling Projects are done to the highest standards. RSU Contractors’ Design Build Projects are comprehensive. Our process meets the requirements of Brentwood Building Codes, receives HOA approval and allows your vision to become part of your everyday life in a reasonable amount of time.

A trusted sponsor of the Brentwood Summer Concert

at The Practice,

Visit us today for Family, Cosmetic or Implant Dentistry. 3991 Carothers Parkway in Franklin 615-628-7728 | www.thepracticetn.com

@drmattkasiar

SMILE BY DR. KASIAR

6336 PERCHERON LN

$1,999,900 | MLS# 2639413

5 Beds • 4/1 Baths • 4,970 SF

CURRENT

1629 KASCHLINA PT

$2,489,900 | MLS# 2586350

5 Beds • 5/1 Baths • 5,064 SF Ready June/July 2024

FRANKLIN

6246 LADD RD

$3,295,000 | MLS# 2636165

4 Beds • 2 Baths • 2,800 SF

21+/- Acres, 2 Ponds, Creek, and 8,400 SF Barn

$1,869,900 | MLS# 2617305

5 Beds • 5/2 Baths • 4,988 SF

1676 GERALDS DR

$1,989,900 | MLS# 2536396

5 Beds • 4/1 Baths • 4,763 SF Ready End of July 2024

CURRENT

1645 HONEYMAN PT

$2,475,000 | MLS# 2588549

5 Beds • 5/1 Baths • 4,997 SF Ready August 2024

Scan to Visit

See More Listings

About Up & Coming Subdivisions or Visit:

6,344 SF

RAINTREE | BRENTWOOD

1624 KASCHLINA PT

$1,899,900 | MLS# 2534280

5 Beds • 5/1 Baths • 4,949 SF Ready 90 Days After Making Selections

$1,849,900 | MLS# 2624307

4 Beds

4/1 Baths

5,341 SF Convenient to Berry Farms

• BelcastleCommunity.com

• CalistogaBrentwood.com

• HardemanHeritage.com

• LagunaFranklin.com

• PrimmFarm.com

• RaintreeBrentwood.com

RAINTREE | BRENTWOOD

RAINTREE | BRENTWOOD

Girls Inc. of Nashville

ARTICLE BY MYRA SIMMONS MCENTIRE

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

CL: CITY LIFESTYLE WELCOMES

VANESSA HELBIG JOHNSON, THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SERVICES AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GIRLS, INC., NASHVILLE, TO TELL US ABOUT GIRLS. INC. AND ITS VERY SPECIAL MISSION.

VHJ: Girls are constantly receiving messages from the world, sometimes through social media, regular media, or community members, and a lot of times they can put our girls in this little box. It tells girls what they need to be and “should” be, how to look, how to act, what to like, and what skills to have. We want to help our girls receive messages that compensate for what’s missing. We like to educate them about careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and let them know they can be

GIRLS INC. INSPIRES

ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD

"WE

WANT TO HELP

OUR

GIRLS RECEIVE MESSAGES THAT COMPENSATE FOR

WHAT’S MISSING."

good at engineering and science and all of those areas, as well. So we give them experiences, let them explore new things, and give them a chance to decide who they want to be for themselves. We try to make sure they get well-rounded messages that then allow each of them to thrive in their individuality, help them be leaders, and have a successful future.

We also try to build up protective factors. Girls, Inc. is within the YWCA organization, and our mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. Our girls’ programming is under that mission as well, and we are the largest domestic violence shelter in Tennessee. We want to be a part of the solution when it comes to domestic violence so we work to build up skills that could help protect our girls and give them things to look out for. We know that a victim is not to blame, but hopefully, we can build up skills, safety plans, and red flag awareness to help reach positive outcomes. Financial literacy is a big piece of what we do. We've noticed when looking at domestic violence that a lot of times when one doesn’t have independent financial funds, or those funds are controlled in the relationship, that’s a factor for domestic violence. We help our girls think through financial literacy, see what it means to have a budget, what it takes to live, and pay rent. We assist them in thinking through school and what degrees they are interested in as well as what might reward them as far as their income.

CL: EXPLAIN A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR PROGRAMMING TO OUR READERS.

VHJ: All of our programming is for ages 7 to 18, for elementary, middle, and high school students. We cater all of it to the different age groups. For elementary school students, we talk about the difference between financial needs and wants, and we help middle school girls create a budget. Our high school girls talk about scams, building credit, and loans. We want to make sure they have tools that can help them be successful. We also look at healthy and unhealthy relationships, communication skills, media literacy, and self-esteem, as well as living a healthy life, critical thinking, emotional regulation, and so much more!

Girls, Inc.

“Girls, Inc. is a national organization and we're the local affiliate here in Nashville under the YWCA. We've been here since 2008, and our mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We have a vision of a future full of successful, independent women, and we believe all of our girls are already strong, smart, and bold. It is part of who they are, built into them, and we are just walking alongside them to help them grow and thrive. We believe in our girls!” - Vanessa Helbig Johnson, the Senior Director of Youth Services and the Executive Director of Girls, Inc., Nashville Vanessa Helbig Johnson has been with Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville & Middle TN since 2015. She is passionate about advancing the rights and opportunities of youth and their families. She is impacting the lives of hundreds of girls in our community every day and was recently honored as the 2023 winner in the Community Service/Nonprofit Leader category at the Nashville Emerging Leader Award.

CL: WHO DOES GIRLS, INC. SERVE?

VHB: Our programming is provided in Metro Nashville Public Schools, as well as other community sites, to the same girls every week. We also provide free summer and spring break camps, as well as family engagement opportunities. We are grateful for the relationships we get to have with the girls as mentors through supporting relationships and recognize that we are one piece of the puzzle and their family is a huge piece. We can come alongside and support the family as well. We let our girls know that their voices matter and that they have the right to use them for the things that they are passionate about. We want to empower our girls to be civically engaged and become agents of change for an equitable world for women.

CL: HOW IS THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED?

VHJ: It's best for us to meet our kids where they are. We have after-school programming and centers, and school day programming, where we get to see our kids during lunch or clubs. We go with the same group once a week for the whole school year and provide sustained exposure throughout the girls’ education. We might be at an elementary school and follow through to high school so we can be with them for as long as possible. Girls Inc. has the benefits of research-based and evidence-based curriculum programming we can implement.

CL: TELL US ABOUT THE CAMPS YOU OFFER.

VHJ: We host camps during spring break and summer and focus them on STEAM (science, tech, engineering, art, and math). We have different people who come in from different jobs and share about their career paths, how they got there, what their skills are, and how those skills work with their jobs. Last spring break camp we had 45 girls ages 7 to 13. The skills and knowledge students learn in Girls Inc. equip them to set goals, overcome obstacles, and improve academic performance. We couldn’t provide these amazing experiences without our fabulous community partners and donors like Cummins, Enterprise, and Asurion!

“WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE TOOLS THAT CAN HELP THEM BE SUCCESSFUL.”

CL: CAN READERS VOLUNTEER?

VHJ: We've been lucky to employ a great staff of three fulltime workers and one part-time worker, so we love volunteers, especially for camps! For summer camp we serve about 80 girls, and they come to us with a variety of personalities. One of the special pieces about having volunteers is that there are going to be those girls who connect to volunteers in a different way than they do to our staff. It is a great opportunity for our girls to increase positive connections with trusted adults.

CL: HOW ELSE CAN READERS GET INVOLVED?

VHJ: As for anyone who wants to get involved and volunteer, we're currently preparing for graduation for our seniors. We typically try to give our kids little special things that they may not get elsewhere, gifts to help prepare them for their future. Also, menstrual equity is important, and we try to make sure the girls have resources for those products. Donations of hygiene products such as deodorant or toothpaste – anything like that.

We serve as a one-stop destination for our young girls, a place they turn to in times of need. For those who share our passion for children and resonate with our mission, any contribution they can offer is invaluable to us. We welcome and make room for any support they wish to extend to our girls and their families!

ywcanashville.com/girls-inc

vanessa.helbig.johnson@ywcanashville.com @girlsincnashville

1470 KITTRELL ROAD, FRANKLIN, TN | BEDS: 4 | BATHS: 5 ½ | SQFT: 5,617 | $1,999,900

Nestled in the picturesque Franklin countryside, this traditional home with a farmhouse flair offers a peaceful retreat with expansive living spaces & breathtaking views! Designed for easy living, the bright/open floor plan features formal dining, large great room with built-ins & fireplace that opens to a sunlit hobby/playroom, a quaint black & white country kitchen with breakfast nook, an office/5th sleeping space & a primary suite with spa bath. Upstairs find a large media/game room with vaulted ceiling & wet bar plus two large guest suites with private baths. Need more room? Head downstairs & find the guest apartment with full kitchen, full bath & laundry, perfect for in-laws, family friends, private office or writing studio! Finally step outside & imagine the possibilities. A barn for horses & goats? A chicken coop? Pool & pool house? Pickleball court? With no HOA, if you can dream it, you can build it! With a new roof, new gutters, new carpet, new paint, newer HVAC, this home is a true WOW!

1850 BARNSTAPLE

LANE, BRENTWOOD, TN | BEDS: 4 | BATHS: 4 | SQFT: 4,831 | $1,599,900

Charming executive style home, meticulously maintained & beautifully upgraded. With soaring 2 story ceilings & walls of windows, natural light floods the open concept floor plan that easily connects the great room w/stacked stone fireplace/built-ins & expansive breakfast nook to the chef’s kitchen w/ double ovens, gas cooktop, dual zone wine fridge & large seating island. Retreat to the gracious primary suite w/luxurious spa bath complete with heated floors & not 1 but 2 walk in closets! Upstairs find 3 generously sized guest suites & a media room with wet bar/beverage fridge PLUS a separate game room with pool table & accessories. Outside enjoy morning coffee & evening sunsets from your expansive deck complete with gas grill, overlooking a gorgeous professionally landscaped backyard with Rainbird irrigation & low voltage lighting. With a central vacuum in the house & garage, 21x7 finished storage, speakers for sound plus ring doorbell and rear yard spotlight, this home is not to be missed!!

PAULA

Lipo Laser

A breakthrough non-surgical solution that melts away stubborn fat with precision and ease.

Semaglutide & Tirzepatide

Revolutionary injectable medications that control appetite, boost metabolism, and promote sustainable weight loss. Proprietary Nutraceuticals - A carefully crafted blend of natural, powerful supplements designed to enhance your weight loss journey and overall health.

Advanced 3D Body Scanning

Elevate your weight loss journey with our state-ofthe-art Styku body scanner. Accurately track fat loss, set personalized goals, and celebrate your progress with each scan, keeping you inspired and motivated towards achieving your dream body.

Expert Coaching

Personalized guidance and support from our team of dedicated weight loss specialists to help you conquer your goals and keep the weight off for good.

Transform your life and achieve the body you’ve always desired with our cutting-edge treatments, advanced 3D body scanning, and expert guidance.

Redefine Your Future

Discover the Weight Loss Centers of Nashville difference and transform your life today!

MAKE YOUR DREAM A REALITY

Experience the best in real estate by partnering with an award-winning agent

ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

When people contemplate relocating to Nashville, they often envision Predators Hockey and exciting music venues. They also might imagine suburbia filled with white farmhouses on fiveplus acres and pastoral horse farms as far as the eye can see.

“Up until a few years ago, outdoor entertaining areas were a ‘nice to have’ amenity, but today they are absolute ‘must haves’ on my clients’ wish lists.”

“I love showing off our amazing city to first-time visitors,” says Realtor® Paula Hinegardner of The Paula Hinegardner Group of Keller Williams in Franklin. “But, I definitely have clients who experience an initial disappointment when they learn that our communities don’t offer many options for neighborhoods with large parcels of land or mini farms. Truth be told, there are actually only a few neighborhoods in the area that even allow horses on the property.”

One of these neighborhoods is Black Hawk, a small, close-knit community in the quaint town of Arrington, located about 20 minutes from Brentwood and 30

minutes from Downtown Nashville. Paula is representing a home in Black Hawk that does fit the idyll of country living, with over 5,200 square feet, four bedrooms, five and one-half baths, and situated on three-plus privately gated acres just perfect for horses!

Located at 6605 Goshawk Court, it’s casually elegant with both an open floor plan and well-defined spaces that make it a very livable home. Featuring a gracious twostory dining room, a charming brick kitchen fireplace, and a primary wing with a private office, it’s quite unique. The finished basement with beamed ceilings and a custom-built bar is perfect for indoor entertaining.

“I love showing off our amazing city to first-time visitors,” says Realtor® Paula Hinegardner

“Up until a few years ago, outdoor entertaining areas were a ‘nice to have’ amenity, but today they are absolute ‘must haves’ on my clients’ wish lists.”

Perfectly fitting the bill, this home has expansive patios, a pool, a hot tub, and a covered pavilion with a full kitchen - it’s the perfect Southern outdoor living space.

The Paula Hinegardner Group of Keller Williams offers unique concierge services that can help provide for any of your real estate needs. Paula has won numerous awards including #1 Keller Williams Agent in the Southeast and is one of Nashville’s top agents.

Before becoming a Realtor, Paula had a 20-year corporate career. When she tried to retire, she found she missed the hustle and bustle and turned her sights to real estate.

“My mom was a broker, so I grew up around the business,” she says. “Plus, my husband Steve and I were corporately relocated more than 18 times throughout our careers. I saw firsthand what a difference a great Realtor could make in determining the success of a move and that ideal has modeled my business ever since. She and Steve have lived in Franklin for 15 years, so she is very familiar with the area. Paula also understands the luxury market and how to attain and enjoy everything that Tennessee has to offer. Whether buying or selling, let Paula and her team make your real estate dreams a reality.

6605 Goshawk Ct, Arrington, TN 37014 $2.4 million

PaulaHinegardner.com

Williamson County’s Top Real Estate Team

Leveraging real estate resources with a creative and tenacious spirit, the LCT Team of Parks Realty are experts in delivering a synergy of success for each client with long-time REALTOR® Lisa Culp Taylor as team leader. We are ready to help you buy or sell a home in Franklin, Brentwood, or Nashville - and we have the experience and knowledge to make the whole process easier for you. See our available listings at LCTTeam.com.

FRANKLIN

THOMPSON’S STATION

NOLENSVILLE & BRENTWOOD

The Most Magical Cruise on Earth

I grew up in Florida and will admit I’m a total Disney nerd. And a Star Wars nerd. Ok, maybe just a nerd. When Disney Cruise Lines announced a Star Warsthemed sailing, I knew that I had to go. So, magically, I convinced my family to pack our bags, put on our mouse ears, and head to Port Canaveral.

As we checked in and boarded the ship through the giant mouse ears, it was easy to let reality slip away and all become kids again. My cousin’s favorite thing was the water park complete with a giant tube slide that circled the ship high above the seas; my dad’s favorite was the authentic Irish Pub with trivia and drinks every night; and my favorite was the Ice Cream Parlor and candy shop. Yes, I had mint chocolate chip ice cream every day- with gummy bears. My mother’s favorite was the spa, complete with a juice bar, heated lounge chairs, and ocean-view hot tubs.

Our cruise sailed the Caribbean and made stops in Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Mexico, and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. There was something for everyone. Tequila shots in Mexico? Check.

STAR WARS DAY AT SEA ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY LANEY HEARD

Swimming with dolphins in Jamaica? Absolutely! Jet-ski tour of clear Bahamian water? Sign us up.

Disney characters all roam the ship constantly. Every day has a different theme, and the characters have costumes to match. On formal night, Donald and Daisy were in their finest attire. On Pirate night, Captain Hook and Jack Sparrow were on deck and Mickey is in buccaneer regalia. On Star Wars Day, the First Order takes over the ship and stormtroopers go on pool patrol. Everyone on the ship is dressed in costume, young to old, even menus are themed. These were honestly my favorite pictures we took, not because we all had ridiculous costumes (which we did) but because we all were so happy and laughing together.

On port adventure days, we would get up and have a ridiculously large breakfast (we’re on vacation, ok?) and set out to explore. We could head to the beach, we could swim with dolphins or rays, walk around town, or go on various tours. It was usually a combination, we could climb the waterfalls in Jamaica, then head back to catch the latest Disney movie release in their full-size theater complete with popcorn, sodas, and candy. We could drink all morning at Señor Frogs in Mexico, then hit the spa on the ship. At night we all reconvened to eat dinner and talk about our respective days.

Occasionally, however, we needed a break from the kiddos and several adult beverages. The adults would convene at the Serenity Deck or at one of a dozen or so bars for a frozen concoction that helped us hang on. Every night the adults played trivia before dinner, usually in our costumes. If you’ve never seen a large group of adults dressed like pirates arguing over '80s trivia, then you’re just letting the best in life pass you by. Disclaimer: there is no casino on board.  This wasn’t important to me but was of great disappointment to my father.

It was easy to find something for everyone, but I also can’t remember the last time I had so much fun just hanging out with the family. No one was on their phones (unless it was for a photo), no one was running late for work, and no one complained about homework. Everyone was relaxed and having a great time. If Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia can have a magical family trip, then there’s hope for everyone….

HI! I’M LANEY,

A former Florida girl turned Nashvillian.  I am a dog and cat mom, animal lover, sugar addict, and occasional beach bum.  In addition to travel blog Martinis and Miles, I am a vacation planner specializing in luxury adventure travel for off-the-beatenpath locations.  Want to go on an amazing trip but don’t feel like doing the leg work? I can help! I also host luxury small group trips to places like Iceland, Jordan, and beyond!

-Debbie,

MOTHER'S DAY

GUIDE

ARTICLE BY SOPHIE BROCK

Photo by Christy Hunter

1. BAOBAB PARIS GIFT SET FROM LE STUDIO.

The Paris-scented candle is decorated with a powder pink and gold silkscreen print that resembles the stylized structure of the Eiffel Tower. This includes a Paris-scented candle and diffuser. The Paris scent has floral notes of wisteria, mimosa, and linden. The perfect Mother’s Day Gift!

jfy-designs.com  (615) 730-6915

@Shop.Le.Studio

2826 Dogwood Pl Nashville, TN 37204

2. MICRONEEDLING TREATMENT AT CANVAS SKIN

Available only through medical professionals, Canvas Skin’s advanced microneedling device addresses skin concerns but with an added powerful technology for collagen induction therapy. It targets fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and scars while improving skin texture and tone! This means you get the benefits of skin correction, plus collagen stimulation, at the same time.

canvas-skin.co

3. TEA SET FROM BELLE MAISON

Celebrate the amazing women in your life with unique gifts that say, 'I love you!' Belle Maison offers the best candles, tea from Paris, yummy goodies from France and so much more! They make Mother's Day shopping quick, convenient, and special! Visit online or in-store today! bellemaisonstore.com

Baobab Paris Gift Set from Le Studio.

Microneedling at Canvas Skin

Tea Set from Belle Maison

4

6 5

Gift your mom with photos and memories that will last a lifetime! Photowalk Nashville provides a one-hour photoshoot with a professional photographer who takes you on a tour of local hot spots while photographing the experience for you and your loved ones. Use this as an opportunity to get a fun and updated family portrait, and not have to be the one to worry about taking photos. photowalknashville.com

5. QUEEN OF HEARTS AT HIDDEN

BAR

Immerse yourself in Wonderland at the Queen of Hearts at the Hidden Bar. Their latest pop-up is open until May 31 and opens daily at 5 p.m. Visitors can expect to sip themed cocktails like Ah, That’s The Great Puzzle and Paint The Roses Red. Queen of Hearts does not accept reservations. noelle-nashville.com

6. COMMONS CLUB’S MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Commons Club with a unique and delectable brunch spread your mom is sure to love! Guests can expect a charcuterie station and a carving station which will feature Nashville hot chicken egg benedict, prime rib, and honey ham.  virginhotels.com/nashville

4. PHOTOWALK NASHVILLE EXPERIENCE

Queen of Hearts at Hidden Bar

Photowalk Nashville, Photo by Christy Hunter

Commons Club's Mother's Day Brunch

Porsche of Nashville A Porsche Perfect Experience