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Lifestyle Letter

Welcome to July!

It's time to slow down.

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’m the kind of person who never gets bored. No matter how dull the day, I’ll find something to do. Been that way since I was a child.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not someone who's always on the move.

When my time’s up, I can go peacefully if I never run with the Pamplona bulls, climb Kilimanjaro or see Paul McCartney.

My conundrum is not finding things to do; it’s finding time in which to do them. I guess that’s why July is, to me, such an interesting month.

It’s not like a look forward to July. I hate the heat. July heat is what makes me such a fan of Willis Carrier and James Burrough.

But this is the month where time seems to slow down. This is due almost entirely to school being out of session. Back in the day, school lingered into the first week of June.

By the latter part of August, it was time to go back.

But in July the calendar was clear.

In my neighborhood we would play baseball in a field behind the church, using the sanctuary’s outer brick wall as a backstop. There was even a chain link fence in the outfield, a little over 200 feet from home plate, and a driveway that cut through the field on a path that approximated the infield dirt of a real stadium. There would be at least seven or eight players per side. The games would begin before noon and not end until it was pitch black. We’d only break to go home for lunch and dinner.

By the time we were 12 or 13 years old we outgrew the field and the games, like the waning days of summer, began to fade.

Time never moves more slowly than it does on a Sunday afternoon in July. Instead of playing ball, I’d make sure to hang out by the pool all day, just as I try to do as an adult.

That’s why I’m always nostalgic on the last Sunday of July. Because August, sweltering as it may be, is the season of change. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But the clock begins to accelerate.

This year, for the first time in five years, the last Sunday in July falls on the last day of the month. It’s like squeezing every possible moment out of the slowest month of the year.

I’m looking forward to that. I hope you are, too.

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Departments 8

Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Trend Setter

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Hot Spot

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Local’s Choice

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Water & Woods

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Sold Properties

12 Family is the Main Ingredient

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Road Trip

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

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Lynda Stone's family values have made the Puffy Muffin a local institution.

22 Turning Up the Heat

"Up" your grilling game with advice from grillmaster Jeff Lunsford.

32 Take a Hike or Ride a Bike

Franklin’s Park System offers hundreds of acres of fun for all.

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Recently, the Heritage Foundation opened its headquarters in the newly-renovated Old Old Jail. Whit's Frozen Custard opened in Berry Farms and Kings Bowl opened in Cool Springs. The Williamson Chamber membership luncheon met at Embassy Suites and O'More College students painted a Zamboni for the Nashville Predators.

PHOTOGRAPHY WILLIAMSON CHAMBER, KINGS BOWL AND O’MORE COLLEGE.

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AROUND TOWN

HEALTHWAYS HOSTS 10 HEALTHCARE STARTUPS AT INAUGURAL “PITCH FEST” Healthways welcomed 10 cutting-edge companies from the well-being technology and health-innovation sector to its Franklin headquarters on May 19 for the Healthways Innovation Living Lab (HILL) Pitch Fest ‘16. Each organization made a four-minute business pitch to a panel of judges, competing for a $5,000 prize and an opportunity to introduce their idea to Healthways and other industry leaders. Rimidi Health of Atlanta received the top score with their Diabetes+Me™ solution, a cloud-based enterprise platform for diabetes management.

The HILL is dedicated to creating new solutions for improving population health and wellbeing through the use of human-centered design principles and Healthways’ 1.6 terabytes of data on consumers’ health outcomes and wellbeing.

“It’s very exciting to meet entrepreneurs focused on healthcare transformation, and hear their fresh perspective and innovative ideas for overcoming the challenges that face the healthcare consumer of today,” said Shawn Nason, Chief Operating Officer of Population Health and The HILL. Franklin-based Healthways is the largest independent global provider of well-being improvement solutions. Learn more at Healthways.com.

O’MORE COLLEGE STUDENT-WORK APPEARS ON ICE AND RUNWAY The spring semester concluded with some high-profile exposure for students at O’More College of Design.

Senior Stephanie Caporella received the Distinguished Designer Award and junior Sara Hinkle received the Design Achievement Award at the college’s 18th Annual Fashion Show on May 12. Caporella and Hinkle were recognized for displaying exceptional talent in the creation of their respective collections that were showcased along with those of 16 other students.

Prizes included a one-year professional membership to the Nashville Fashion Alliance; technical and design services from Omega Apparel, Inc.; a fabric package sponsored by Olah, Inc.; a top-of-the-line Singer sewing and embroidery machine; and a dress form from PGM. Merit

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Illustration Portfolio; and Natalie Childress, Merchandising Merit.

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staged inside a hangar and against a backdrop of airplanes and

Operations and Continuity of Government, Administrative space

helicopters at Nashville’s John C. Tune Airport.

for Office of Public Safety

A team of O’More Graphic Design students painted a Zamboni for

“Each aspect of this building was carefully considered and dis-

the Nashville Predators’ recent run in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

cussed,” says public safety director, Bill Jorgensen. “We wanted

Hannah Mills and Nic Malone conceptualized the design, which

to ensure that this facility was a multi-use space while meeting

was inspired by more than a half-century of professional hockey in

our main mission. The building is designed to incorporate growth.

Nashville. Nick Swift, Joanna Dee, Doug Regen and Stephanie Reith

The floor plan can be changed, new positions can be added in

pitched-in to help hand-paint the ice-resurfacing vehicle.

dispatch, and each room serves several functions.”

O’More College of Design is located in the downtown

The EOC features a 30-foot by 10-foot situational awareness

Franklin’s historic district. The college offers bachelor of fine arts

video wall and 105 stations for emergency managers and other

degrees in interior design, fashion design, fashion merchandis-

agencies to work during any significant event of disaster. Several

ing, graphic design and interactive design. For more information,

conference rooms can serve as breakout rooms for further coor-

visit O'MoreCollege.edu

dination while the EOC is activated.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY OPENS NEW PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER The new Williamson County Public Safety Center (PSC)

The ECC has 22 consoles for 911 dispatchers and call takers, with growth space for 35. The ECC will be fully operational this fall. This space was specifically designed to meet the needs of the growing community over the next 20 years.

opened on Saturday, April 30, 2016, the sixth anniversary of the

The structure is rated for an EF-5 tornado and can sustain 250

2010 floods. The 53,300-square foot facility is located at 304

mph winds. Two generators are in place that can provide power

Beasley Drive in Franklin.

to the entire facility, and there is space for a third. The facility

The mission-driven facility fulfills six critical needs or gaps

includes parking bays for the storage of specialized vehicles and

outlined in the Public Safety Task Force report: Emergency

it also houses administrative offices for the Office of Public Safety,

Operations Center (EOC), Emergency Communications Center

Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Communications,

(ECC) “911 – Dispatch,” Training space, Disaster Recovery

EMS, Sheriff ’s Office and Williamson County Schools.

(Information Technology Continuity and backup), Continuity of

For more information visit WilliamsoncCunty-TN.org.

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Culinary Creations

IS THE MAIN INGREDIENT PUFFY MUFFIN FOUNDER LYNDA STONE EMBRACES FAMILY-FOCUSED CULTURE. ARTICLE LINDA DOHSE | PHOTOGRAPHY LAYLA MAYS / AGENCYMJ

“I

t’s very important that my employees have a good quality

“learned how to cook from her mother, grandmother and aunts,”

of life,” says Puffy Muffin owner and founder Lynda Stone.

who instilled in her the importance of food, and food preparation,

That quote speaks volumes for the respect and loyalty Stone

has for her 150 employees. But first, some insight into how she came to embrace this family-centered culture.

“I can remember when our daughters were little and they would stand on their stools by the stove, helping me fix our family meals,”

A Washington, D.C. native, Stone was born into a musically-fo-

says Stone. “Family is so important and food plays such a great part

cused family. That influence inspired her to move to Nashville

in that family dynamic. Food signifies hospitality and provides com-

where she majored in voice at Lipscomb University, and met her

fort. The sights and taste that are familiar to us bring comfort and

husband, Jack. “I came here for family and never left,” she says.

establish memories that we so cherish.” Stone’s advice is to continue

For Lynda, Jack and their two daughters, Ali and Kristi, preparing meals together was an integral part of their family life. Stone

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with the familiar, and “whether you are a mother, aunt or grandmother, listen to your family as to what they like and prepare that.”

GRANOLA 6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 ½ cups coconut, shredded 2 cups sliced almonds

three years ago in Cool Springs. And it’s

2 cups chopped walnuts

no wonder Stone’s two restaurants have

¾ cup brown sugar

been so successful. “We invite guests in to

½ cup vegetable oil

the Puffy Muffin and then we connect with

¾ cup pure maple syrup

them," she says. “Our distinction is we have

1 ½ teaspoon salt

captured three generations of people. You

2 cups dried apricots

cannot imagine how rewarding it is to see

or mango

the parents, their children and then their grandchildren come back.”

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

She credits "a very unique culture" for

In large bowl, combine oats,

making these connections possible. The

nuts, coconut and brown sugar.

restaurants’ hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to

In separate bowl, combine

6 p.m., and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The

maple syrup, oil and salt. Stir

restaurants are closed on Sunday and all holi-

with whisk. Combine both mixtures

days. The family-friendly culture extends to her

and pour onto two sheet pans. Cook for

employees as well. Over the years, Stone has

75 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to

taken employees on retreats to the Caribbean,

achieve an even color.

Alaska, Blackberry Farms and Tennessee

Remove from oven and transfer to large bowl.

points of interest. “I have been delighted at how

Add fruit and mix until evenly distributed.

supportive our guests are when we're going to be gone for a few days or a week," says Stone.

"Guests care for the Puffy Muffin and the people who work there,” she says. The restaurant’s longest tenured employee recently retired after Taking this to heart, Stone decided to begin her career in the food business in 1986,

25 years of service, and several others have worked there 20 years or longer.

baking sourdough rolls for area bakeries out

Stone works every day, dividing her time

of her kitchen in Franklin. She did this for

between the two “stores,” as she refers to

several years then decided to expand, rent-

them. “There are things about every job that

ing the bakery space at Huffs Food Town on

can be difficult, but work is good for us.

“Jack and I are

Wilson Pike Circle. In 1990 she moved into the Hills Shopping Center on Franklin Road, expanding

eventually to

its

current location that afforded almost triple

“You cannot imagine how rewarding it is to see the parents, their children and then their grandchildren come back.”

the display, seating and operational space.

And the rest is history. Now in its 30th year, Puffy Muffin continues to be a favorite dining experience. A second location opened

eight years into our 10-year exit strategy.

Within the next year or two, we plan to retire and our daughters will take over the Puffy Muffin. They are

both are very intelligent, talented women - so the Puffy Muffin has a bright future.”

As do the guests and the people who work there.

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Trend Setter

Host The Best Backyard

Bash Of The

Summer YOUR GUIDE TO A FABULOUS OUTDOOR SOIREE. ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ROTRICIA COLEY

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on’t bother to turn on the stove or set the dinning room table. Fire up the grill instead. It's time to

get outdoors to eat, drink, and enjoy every glorious minute of summer. Here are the best tips to help you host the best backyard bash of the summer.

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TIMING IS EVERYTHING Summertime heat can be draining and put a damper on the fun so avoid midday gatherings. Host a brunch before noon, a late afternoon barbecue or evening dinner party that will be more comfortable and enjoyable.

KEEP THE BUGS AWAY You want your guest to eat the food, not be the food.

Keep annoying mosquitos away with strategically placed Citronella candles. Pretreatment of your yard with a mosquito barrier treatment prior to your party is a good idea, too. Hire a licensed and state-certified company to do the job.

GET YOUR GRUB ON Chose a menu that can be prepared mostly on the grill.

Plan ahead and marinate meats and vegetables. This step alone will have your guests calling you a barbecue master. Be sure to choose food items that can withstand the summer heat.

Avoid salads with mayonnaise. Pasta salads are easy and can be jazzed up with jarred or home-canned fixings like sun dried tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, olives, and oil-based dressings. Want a menu that is easy and fun? Go with grilled pizza. Both savory and sweet. Try a grilled brie and fresh berry pizza drizzled with balsamic glaze and topped with fresh basil.

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DRINK AND BE MERRY Leave that dusty cooler in the garage and set up a drink station to keep everyone happy with lots of cold drinks. Step it up and invest in a large tub to chill your drinks. Another great option is to roll your beverage cart outside and add a self-serve drink dispenser on top.

IT’S GAME TIME Even at laid back shindigs, it is a good idea to set out a few outdoor games to keep the fun going. Think easy games - like horseshoes, bocce ball or spades - that can be played while holding a refreshing drink in one hand.

For family gatherings, set up the sprinkler and pull out the water guns for the kids. You might want to even try one of those water balloon gadgets that actually work. They fill lots of balloons in less than a minute.

LET THE MUSIC PLAY Don’t forget the music. Have your playlist ready to stream or use Pandora as an easy way to get the music flowing. Be the first to bust a move at your own party. Dancing counts as entertainment, too.

LET THERE BE LIGHT For evening events, lighting is the single most important decor item.

Using string lights, lanterns, and candles throughout the yard really set the scene for the party. String lights are the best choice for the most impact. They are affordable, reusable, and easy to install.

Plus there are so many stylish options like mini flamingo or metal star string lights (Don’t be tempted to pull out those Christmas lights).

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OF AUTHENTICIT Y AT BROOKLYN BROTHERS, MICHAEL WARE RECREATES THE PIZZERIA EXPERIENCE HE KNEW AS A CHILD.

ARTICLE JAY WILKE | PHOTOGRAPHY BO BRADSHAW

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ost people have fond food memories in a Brooklyn pizza shop: creampuffs, cannoli, from childhood. Cookies Mom used sausage rolls, lasagna, calzones, chicken parm, a to bake. Hotdogs at the ball game. Popsicles from the pasta of the day and cookies “as big as your head." Even the ice cream truck and so many others. If you’re from Brooklyn, you may bread used for their gigantic meatball subs is made fresh in-house. remember spending time at the local pizza joint. Just a taste of real New “Everything here is from scratch," says Ware. “These are the York-style pizza may be enough to send you straight back to a simmeatballs that my mom made when I was a kid. I’ve never pler time, a time when a slice of cheese pizza was all it took changed the family tradition.”

“This is as to set everything right.

It’s evident that a strong sense of tradition and famauthentic as it It’s that special sense of childhood wonder and ily legacy runs deep throughout the shop. Michael’s gets,” says Ware. “I grew nostalgia that Michael Ware was aiming for when daughter, Samantha, the operations manager of the up in a pizza shop and I he opened Brooklyn Brothers Pizza Parlor in store, truly shares Michael’s vision for the future of want people to have that Franklin last year with his partner, Spencer Strand.

Brooklyn Brothers Pizza. His son, Vinny, also works “This is as authentic as it gets," says Ware. “I happiness they felt as a kid. in the shop and is a master showman. You may find grew up in a pizza shop and I want people to have him on any given night flipping and spinning pizza I want them to take a that happiness they felt as a kid. I want them to dough high in the air, much to the delight of their step back in time.” take a step back in time.” younger customers. Michael, who started making pizza Walking into Brooklyn Brothers Pizza, you feel when his parents passed away, puts family above all else. like you’ve just set foot in a real pizza shop in the big city.

“I’m working hard to truly build a legacy," he says.

Large photos and pictures of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge line This fierce family loyalty carries over to Ware’s passion for the Franklin the walls, along with a “Godfather” movie poster. You’ll also community. He hosts singer-songwriter showcases for local talent and hear all of the neighborhood talk and chatter that you might offers deep discounts to Franklin schools. He wants his shop to be a place expect in an NYC pizza joint. where everyone can relax and enjoy good food and good company.

“We love to talk to people," says Ware. “Sometimes we’re just as “Once people come in once, they just get that feeling and they tired from talking to people as we are from making pizza." come back again and again," says Ware. “I want to hear people say As welcoming as the atmosphere is, it’s the food that has started to ‘I’ve been waiting for this pizza all week.'" develop a cult following. They have regular customers coming all the For an authentic taste of the big city, swing by the Brooklyn way from East Nashville and beyond.

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“There’s a lot of love in this pizza," Ware says. “We make small You might even find yourself transported back to a treasured pizza batches of everything so we can always keep it fresh." parlor from your own childhood.

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ummertime is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grill.

Just step outside on any evening and you’re sure to smell some kind of smoky grilling going on. After taking in the tantalizing aroma of sizzling burgers or steaks, you may decide that it’s time to brush up on your skills or maybe even purchase a new grill. If so, the Hearth & Grill Shop on Thompson Lane in Nashville is a great place to go.

With 42 years in the grill business, Jeff Lunsford knows what he’s talking about when it comes to anything related to grills. His store carries gas grills, charcoal grills, Weber grills, Big Green Eggs, topof-the-line FireMagic grills and pretty much any part or accessory you might need to keep your grill in top shape.

“Whichever you choose, don’t just buy the cheapest grill,” says Lunsford. “Get one that you know parts and accessories will be available.”

The first thing to determine when purchasing a new grill is whether you want charcoal or gas. There are many notable differences that should be considered. Some people prefer the easy maintenance and reliability of a gas grill, while others swear by the smoky flavor that comes from charcoal.

“Gas is easier to light and maintain the temperature,” says Lunsford.

“It’s also more versatile.”

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With a gas grill, you can simply fire it up and be cooking in a matter of minutes.

They’re easy to use and control and even help aid in self-cleaning.

“Charcoal provides a smokier flavor but usually you need to clean out the old ash, light and wait for the coals to ‘get right’ before cooking,” says Lunsford. “Maintaining temperature is harder because a charcoal grill will sometimes burn out before you are through cooking.”

of the starter fluid is the actual charcoal flavor. Instead, he says to use an electric starter or starter blocks without added chemicals.

For maintenance, it’s recommended that you burn off the excess grease after use on a gas grill. You also need to occasionally give the cooking grids a good brushing (soap

“Trial and error with cooking is one of the fun things about grilling,” Lunsford says. “You can cook just about everything on a grill.”

He recommends using a good natural hardwood charcoal and steer clear of lighter fluid for starting up the grill. He notes that some people seem to think that the taste

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you need to clean the grid the same as a gas grill. Make sure that you don’t leave charcoal ash in the bottom of the grill.

When it’s f inally time to do some grilling, a good spatula and tongs are really all the equipment that you need. Since cooking times and measurements vary, it’s sometimes hard to give an exact recipe.

“Trial and error with cooking is one of the fun things about grilling,” Lunsford says. “You can cook just about everything on a grill.”

He recommends grilling burgers and steaks at a high temperature. In order to produce good results, sear both sides on high heat, then gradually turn the heat down to medium. Chicken and seafood are generally cooked at a low to medium heat.

“The main thing is to be sure not to overcook,” he says. “Stay with it and test frequently for doneness.”

For bratwursts and other sausages, he finds that low to medium heat works best. Since most sausages usually produce a lot of grease, he says that you shouldn’t put the grill on high and then leave. Always keep an eye on them. He also recommends grilling vegetables directly on the cooking grid as the flavor of the smoke and grill will work its way into the veggies.

“The grilled flavor that everyone loves comes from the grease dripping down on the hot coals and making smoke,” he says. “This not only helps get rid of a lot of the grease, but it makes everything taste wonderful.”

With proper maintenance, there is no reason why a gas grill won’t last 10 to 20 years. A charcoal grill is generally not as ruggedly built, but should still last a decade or more. At the Hearth & Grill Shop, they are still selling replacement parts for gas grills that are well over 30 years old.

If you’re dreaming of serving up delicious steaks, chops and skewers on the grill, there’s no day like today to get rolling with your own tradition. Perhaps it’s time the mouthwatering smoke and smell of barbecuing meat in the air comes from your backyard.

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FIND INNER PEACE in your outdoor space

Sensible solutions with a sense of style.

ARTICLE ALLIE WINDOM | PHOTOGRAPHY LAYLA MAYS / AGENCYMJ

W

hen summer comes and the pace of life runs just a little slower, we all need a go-to retreat to unwind and be with our thoughts. For Franklin business owner and interior designer Jennifer Smith, that place is the front porch of her South Carolinastyle home. She’s welcoming the warmest season of the year, and she’s shared a few tips on how to make the most of your outdoor spaces for summer months, too.

Before you rush out to buy new patio furniture or a wildly colorful assortment of outdoor cushions, Smith says the first step is to evaluate the space and how you plan to use it. Do you need a dining table or surface? How about a comfortable spot to land for summer pleasure reading?

Look at what factors in nature have an impact on the space. Does the sun come pouring in during the afternoon? Consider options such as curtains or solar shades to make the space comfortable and functional during the heat of the day.

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Does the space have a perfect view of the sunset every evening? Be sure to consider that as you position furniture in your space.

Do you cook outside often? Designate an area of the space for a grill or fire pit.

Once you’ve done what you need to make the space serviceable, it’s time to get creative and bring in details for visual appeal. Make the space inviting by adding pillows made with specialty fabric and quick-drying foam designed for outdoor weather, or find a unique outdoor bar cart to use for coffee and cocktails. Add a table runner and simple centerpiece to an outdoor dining table, or dress up existing window treatments with a fun fabric layer.

When it comes to outdoor décor, specially designed and engineered fabric is growing in popularity, so let your imagination run wild. Smith says, “Anything you could add as décor indoors, you can replicate especially for the outside,” so think of what makes your home feel welcoming on the inside, and use that idea as a starting point for outdoor elements.

Bringing summer spirit to your outdoor spaces doesn’t have to break the bank, either. If you need a refresh, but don’t want to splurge on all new pieces, use what you already have. Smith suggests recovering outdoor cushions in a new fabric, or adding extra throw pillows and small decorative items around the space. When you don’t have the time or funding to do a full porch or patio makeover, don’t underestimate the impact that a few small changes here and there will have on the appeal of the space.

In her own outdoor spaces, Smith used plenty of creativity and color to make them useful and

“I have three sons, so I claimed the front porch as my space ” she says, “I wanted to have a little pink somewhere!” ,

beautiful extensions of her interior living space.

She converted one to a “sleeping porch” with plenty of cushions and pillows that make it a perfect place to relax with friends or sneak-in a nap during a summer thunderstorm. On her large front porch, Smith converted two wooden benches to swinging wooden sofas—the perfect place to enjoy warm conversation and a cool summer drink. “I have three sons, so I claimed the front porch as my space,” she says, “I wanted to have a little pink somewhere!”

Smith, a Plano, Texas native, has a degree in fashion design and an innovative eye that she’s put to use both in her own home and for many clients in the Nashville area. After moving to middle Tennessee in 1995, Smith

married her husband, Randy, and immediately began furnishing their first home with window treatments and decorative elements she made herself.

When friends and guests took notice of her beautiful décor, she soon found herself with enough orders and requests that she was able to leave the corporate world and form her business, JLS Designs, in 2002.

While she has extensive knowledge and experience in interior design and color consulting, her focus is on window treatments, and she knows the windows in a room can make a difference in the feel and aesthetic.

“No one thinks about the windows being personal, but I make it personal," she says.

And with summer here, it's the ideal time to take your outdoor space personally as well.

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Local’s Choice

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hen the heat and long days of summer

SHAKE-UP & STIR

take their toll on you, a refreshing

summer cocktail is the perfect treat to enjoy while you relax and unwind. For a little heat-beating inspiration, we asked Shawn Spitaleri from the Honeysuckle in Franklin to share some drink mixing tips and recipes.

When you’re making cocktails at home, “Don’t be afraid to experiment,” Spitaleri

YOUR SUMMER

says. “You don’t have to try and mimic a drink you’ve had in a restaurant before.” For summer, he said there are definitely a few ingredients you should have on hand: • citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and limes - use the juice or the peels; • fresh herbs, like mint - for flavor and garnish; • flowers such as hibiscus or lavender - for flavor and a beautiful presentation.

BREAKAWAY FROM THE ORDINARY WITH SENSATIONAL SEASONAL COCKTAILS.

He also suggests having your favorite liqueurs or unique alcohols close by.

Don’t be afraid to use a different type of alcohol in a traditional drink, such as smoked bourbon in an old-fashioned rather than whiskey. Sometimes, the best creations come from an experiment. And if you’re not in the mood for a stiff

ARTICLE ALLIE WINDOM

drink, you can easily make a non-alcoholic “mocktail” to enjoy any time of day.

PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY HYLBERT / AGENCYMJ

To get you started, here are a few recipes from the Honeysuckle’s signature cocktail menu.

MEZCAL-RITA

WATERMELON SLING

HIBISCUS MINT LEMONADE (NON-ALCOHOLIC)

This cocktail is perfect for any margarita

Is there anything that screams “summer”

This drink gets its beautiful color from a

lover who wants to “drink outside the box.”

more than the flavor of watermelon? This

homemade hibiscus syrup. The Honeysuckle

Like tequila, Vida Mezcal is an agave-based

simple drink is easy to prepare, and it’s every-

serves this drink in non-alcoholic form, but

product, but its unique distilling process

thing you hope for in a simple, but delicious,

you can kick it up a notch by substituting a

gives it a distinct smoky flavor that is a bit

fruity cocktail. It uses Aperol, a light aperitif

few ingredients.

bolder than traditional tequila.

alcohol, to add flavor and a little extra kick.

To make it, mix together the following:

Mix these ingredients:

Vida Mezcal

Four Roses Bourbon or Buffalo Trace

Orange Juice

Whiskey

Hibiscus syrup Fresh lemonade

Lemon or lime juice

Lemon Juice

Fresh mint

Simple syrup

Aperol

Club soda

Serve in a glass with a salt rim, and gar-

Watermelon juice

nish with a lime slice.

Garnish with citrus peel, and enjoy!

Whatever your taste in summer drinks, don’t forget to share them with those you love.

Invite friends and family over for a party to try out one of these recipes - or one of your own - and take the time to bask in summer.

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For the non-alcoholic version, mix these ingredients:

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To make this drink a true cocktail, simply add honeysuckle vodka, and use prosecco instead of club soda. Garnish with mint, and enjoy the refreshing taste!

with

Water & Woods

FOR TH E FUN OF IT

OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES ABOUND IN FRANKLIN PARKS. ARTICLE LINDA DOHSE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

S

ummer is here – that time of year when the temperature soars and so does the fun. Outdoor activities abound in the city of Franklin, and here are some highlights on what’s going on that can help make this your best summer yet.

The city of Franklin boasts 16 parks spread over more than 700 acres. These include passive parks, active (sports) parks and historical parks. And it’s important to note that Franklin’s park system is indeed a work-in-progress, with 56 percent of the parks completed and the remaining 44 percent in varying stages of completion.

For those outdoor enthusiasts who love to hike and want to enjoy nature at its fullest, Franklin has a lot to offer. Hikers can explore a great one-mile trail, complete with a fitness course, at Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road. Another option is a scenic 1.3-mile trail at Aspen Grove Park, 3200 Aspen Grove Drive. Franklin’s beautiful Winstead Hill Park, located at 4023 Columbia Avenue, offers a picturesque ¾-mile hiking trail. And Jim Warren Park, 705 Boyd Mill Road, has marked and measured walking trails available for public use, including a 2 ¼-mile course. Later this fall, an established pedestrian/equestrian trail system will be in place at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road.

For water enthusiasts, the city of Franklin Parks Department maintains several river access points for those who enjoy canoeing, kayaking, fishing or swimming in the beautiful Harpeth River. The 32

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access points include Rizer Point, the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, Pinkterton Park and Eastern Flank. A public swimming pool, maintained by Williamson County Parks & Recreation, is open all summer long at 1120 Hillsboro Road.

If it’s fun events you’re looking for, plan to celebrate your independence at Franklin on the Fourth (Monday, July 4), a wonderfully patriotic festival held in downtown Franklin complete with arts, crafts, food and entertainment. The event concludes with an incredible fireworks display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. And for the little ones, be sure to catch the popular Music and Dance Kids Show held July 13 at Pinkerton Park from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

And there’s more. Franklin will host the 27th Annual Bluegrass Along The Harpeth Festival July 22 and 23, right on Historic Square in downtown Franklin. Plan to join these free festivities Friday night for some great music and dancing, and on Saturday to hear the best pickers and take in the friendly picking competition that follows. For more information on this popular event, visit BluegrassAlongTheHarpeth.

So grab your tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandals and sun screen - and head outside. Your fun in the sun awaits.

Photography courtesty City of Franklin. For more information on Franklin Parks, visit Franklin-TN.gov.

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ummer is in full swing and our kids are in full outside mode. It’s as it should be because summer is a time to explore, play and, well, have fun being a kid. But as Dr. Cristina Estrada notes, it’s also a time when emergency rooms are full from summertime accidents.

As a pediatric emergency medicine physician with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Dr. Estrada knows firsthand the importance of preventive measures.

She shares tips on how you can keep your loved ones safe outdoors, in the water and on the playground.

INSECT BITE SAFETY

“We are blessed with many wonderful wooded areas around here, so it’s important to make sure children are adequately covered in insect repellant,” says Dr. Estrada.

Even so, with tick-borne illnesses such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and the Zika virus which comes from mosquitoes, parents need to prepare in case bites do occur.

Dr. Estrada advises that to remove a tick properly parents should use tweezers or small forceps to grasp the tick as close as possible to the skin. Without tweezers, use paper or cloth to protect your fingers as you remove the tick. Then, pull straight up gently, but firmly with steady pressure making sure to keep the tick intact. After removing the tick, disinfect the skin and wash your hands with soap and water.

When should you be concerned about an insect bite? If there is excessive redness, drainage or any sign of infection, you should see your physician.

With a tick bite specifically, “Concerns multiply if there is fever, headache, abdominal pain or rash. While those are vague symptoms and we don’t have a magic test that will lead us to a tick-borne illness, it’s important to monitor exposure and be aware of symptoms.” Dr. Estrada goes on to say, “We treat a lot of these cases empirically to prevent full-blown diseases.”

WATER SAFETY

Unfortunately, drownings and water-related injuries are all too common this time of year. That’s why, according to Dr. Estrada, water safety is a crucial preventive measure.

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As children are curious by nature, there’s always a risk when they’re in the water, even in pools with lifeguards on duty. Dr. Estrada states, “It’s every parent’s obligation to watch over their children. Floaties and life vests aren’t enough.”

She goes on to say, “We encourage families to not only provide visual supervision, but touch supervision as well. There needs Dr. Cristina Estrada to be someone in the pool who isn’t more than an arm’s length away at any time.”

Water-related injuries often happen very quickly and while your child may be able to swim, that doesn’t necessarily mean they are entirely out of harm’s way. “We’ve seen instances where a child swallows water or falls into a pool. They are caught off-guard, get anxious and forget everything they’ve learned,” says Dr. Estrada.

However that does not discount the importance of learning to swim.

She states, “I recommend starting swim lessons as early as possible.

There are amazing programs all over Williamson County.”

PLAYGROUND SAFETY

Playgrounds provide endless amounts of fun this time of year.

Unfortunately they can also provide a variety of orthopedic and head injuries. Dr. Estrada again recommends touch supervision as a key preventive measure.

While it’s particularly hard for parents of multiple children to physically be with each one all the time, the goal should be to remain as close by as possible. “We recommend parents be spotters when children are climbing on monkey bars,” and that kids stay “in an area that isn’t beyond their developmental stage while at the playground,” says Dr. Estrada.

Practice these summer safety tips and reward your family with a season of fun memories that will last a lifetime.

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Road Trip

UN-ROUGHING IT AT reynolds lake oconee

TREAT YOUR FAMILY TO A LUXURIOUS, RURAL GEORGIA RETREAT. ARTICLE HOLLY COWAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

“MARTIN’S MUSTS” FOR A WEEKEND AT REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE: Stay

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee

Play

At The Ritz-Cartlon with: • Smore’s by the Lake with a bonfire

I

f you’re short on time but long to get away

A century ago this area was a family

for some family fun this summer, local

retreat along the banks of the Oconee River,

travel advisor Jen Martin can steer you in

where the natural beauty of the river and the

the right direction.

Oconee Forest forged a ruggedly elegant

An independent affiliate of Travel Experts, a leading Virtuoso member agency, Martin

lifestyle. It wasn’t long before weekend visits turned into multi-day retreats.

is keenly acquainted with the many popular

By 1982, the river had evolved to become

weekend getaway destinations that are easily

Lake Oconee, and Reynolds Plantation,

accessible from Franklin. As she exclusively

now known as Reynolds Lake Oconee, was

books 4- and 5-star travel for clients, each is

founded. Today, the natural splendor of this

complete with luxury accommodations and

region has made it a luxurious resort destina-

amenities galore. They also offer beautiful sur-

tion that embraces guests with its Southern

roundings, great food and plenty of sights and

hospitality and charm.

activities for the entire family to enjoy.

For those who love the outdoor experience

“These locations are perfect for people

minus the “roughing it” aspect, Reynolds Lake

each evening

looking for long weekend trips,” she says. “They

Oconee is for you. Enjoy the natural beauty

• Live at the Lake summer concert series

could be done in three days but you could also

of a place where distractions are low, time is

and fireworks display on select weekends

easily extend it to four or five days, up to a week

slow and where cherished family memories

there’s so much to do,” says Martin.

are created. It’s a getaway in its truest form, off

• Ritz-Kids Camp • Infinity pool, full-service spa, fitness center, tennis, five golf courses

One such destination is …

the beaten path with all the options you need

… Reynolds Lake Oconee, Georgia

for doing little or a little bit of everything.

• Boat, jet ski, canoe, bike, kayak rentals

Explore • Fishing excursions • Segway tours • Lake tours

Linger Longer Express locomotive tour of scenic areas of The Ritz-Carlton property.

The Ritz-Carlton also offers a photography concierge available to take family portraits on site for guests.

>> GETTING THERE Reynolds Lake Oconee is about 90 miles east of Atlanta and about 70 miles west of Augusta.

By car from Nashville you’ll be in Georgia’s rolling lake country in approximately six hours.

But don’t linger too long as Martin’s number one travel tip is to book early and not just for flights and hotels. Reservations for restaurants and activities fill up quickly as well.

The Bottom Line: Why stay when there are so many reasons to get away? So come on and get going; your family’s summer is waiting to be enjoyed.

Travel arrangement may be made through Jennifer Martin Travel at JenMartinTravel.com.

For more information visit ReynoldsLakeOconee.com.

Photography courtesy The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee.

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Lifestyle Calendar

July

ALL DAY MUSIC CITY JULY 4TH CELEBRATION DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE You aren't named one of the best July 4th celebrations in the country without a seriously over-the-top fireworks show. But what really puts it over the top is the Grammy-award-winning Nashville Symphony's original medley of songs performed live and choreographed to the fireworks spectacular. This daylong event includes live music and attractions for all ages. VisitMusicCity.com.

ALL DAY FRANKLIN ON THE FOURTH DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN This annual, patriotic festival in Downtown Franklin features arts, crafts, food, and entertainment. The event concludes with an incredible fireworks display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. FranklinGov.com.

EVERY THURSDAY IN JULY BLUEGRASS AT THE RYMAN RYMAN AUDITORIUM See the best in bluegrass on the very stage where bluegrass was born

JULY 1-3, 7-10, 22-25, 26-29

as Springer Mountain Farms presents its 23rd Annual Summer Series.

July 7, Greensky Bluegrass; July 14, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage; July

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL

21, The SteelDrivers with Della Mae; July 28, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky

FIRST TENNESSEE PARK

Thunder. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. 615.889.3060. Ryman.com.

The Nashville Sounds, AAA Pacific Coast League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, will be home for 15 games in July. Okla-

JULY 7

homa City (1-3), New Orleans (7-10), Omaha (22-25), Colorado

LITTLE RIVER BAND

Springs (26-29). Game times: July 3 and 24, 6:35 p.m.; July 10, 1:05

FRANKLIN THEATRE

p.m.; July 27, 12:05 p.m.; all others 7:05 p.m. First Tennessee Park.

Fun Fact: In 1982 Little River Band became the first band ever to have

615.690.4487. NashvilleSounds.com.

a Top 10 U.S. single for six consecutive years. The current lineup for

JULY 1 FRANKLIN ARTSCENE DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN

the multi-platinum act comes to Franklin Theatre to perform a long list of hits that are still featured prominently on pop radio stations around the world. 615.538.2076. FranklinTheatre.com.

This free, monthly art tour is a celebration of Williamson County’s

JULY 8

unique artistic talent. The tour includes dozens of sites that are list-

RED, WHITE & ZOO

ed on the National Register of Historic Places. The socially-engaging

NASHVILLE ZOO AT GRASSMERE

event provides an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnifi-

Experience the Zoo’s exotic habitats and trails while enjoying wine from

cent work that connoisseurs and novices will enjoy. Free trolley trans-

around the world at this adults-only evening fundraiser. Food pairings

portation available. 6 to 8 p.m. DowntownFranklinTn.com.

with select wines, live music, animal encounters and food available for

EVERY SATURDAY IN JULY

purchase through local vendors. 615.833.1534. NashvilleZoo.org.

FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET

JULY 16

THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN

ROY CLARK

Shop for delicious, farm-fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market.

FRANKLIN THEATRE

And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increas-

Award-winning guitarist and actor Roy Clark has headlined presti-

es and changes each week through the seasons. A select number

gious venues around the world. At an age when most artists have

of local crafts persons are on hand with unique good for sale. Ev-

long-since retired, the multi-talented, world-class entertainer is back

ery Saturday from 9 a.m. to Noon behind The Factory at Franklin.

on the road for a tour that stops at the Franklin Theatre for one show

615.916.1274. FranklinFarmersMarket.com.

only. 615.538.2076. FranklinTheatre.com.

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JULY 17 MELISSA ETHERIDGE RYMAN AUDITORIUM Academy Award and Grammy® winning artist, Melissa Etheridge, will take the stage to perform songs from her new album, This is M.E., as well as hits like “Come to My Window," “I’m The Only One” and “I Want To Come Over." July 17. 7:30 p.m. 615.889.3060. Ryman.com.

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business directory

FRANKLIN FARRIERS VINTAGE BASEBALL CARNTON PLANTATION The Franklin Farriers host The Brentwood Travellers in a Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball game at Carnton Plantation. The TAOVBB promotes living history by bringing the 19th century to life through base ball events that use the rules, equipment and costumes of the 1860s. Competition emphasizes honor, team play, respectful conduct and community pride. TennesseeVintageBaseBall.com.

JULY 27 JOURNEY WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAVE MASON ASCEND AMPHITHEATER With 19 Top 40 singles and 25 Gold and Platinum albums, Journey is one of the most popular American rock bands of all time. Co-founder Neal Schon (guitar), original member Ross Valory (bass), and long-

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

INSURANCE

Kemp Orthodontics (615) 373-3831 kemportho.com

LEGAL

Erie Insurance Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry Eric Stewart Agency (615) 465-6072 (615) 377-3080 brentwoodpediatricdentistry.com ericinsures.com

Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry (615) 823-2927 drdenniswells.com

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

are reuniting with drummer Steve Smith for his first tour with the

Plaid Rabbit (615) 371-2333 plaidrabbitgifts.com

band since 1998. 615-999-9000. AscendAmphittheater.com.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

time members Jonathan Cain (keyboards) and Arnel Pineda (vocals)

Herban Market (615) 567-6240 herban-market.com

The Casual Pint (615) 465-6699 franklin.thecasualpint.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Pure Barre Westhaven (615) 375-4985 purebarre.com/tn-westhaven The Woodhouse Day Spa (615) 764-0004 franklin.woodhousespas.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

JULY 30 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ART ANSBACH ARTISANS Meet and watch local artists paint, draw and sculpt in one of the area's more unique galleries. July's featured artists include Amy Luker, Ugo Paradiso, Dolly Georgieva-Gode, Omari Booker and Kate Cloud.

JLS Designs (615) 330-8633 windowsdressedtoimpress.com

HOME SERVICES

Closets by Design Nashville (615) 261-8700 nashville.closetsbydesign.com

Ashworth Law Firm (615) 810-8150 ashworthfirm.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES Rejuve MD (615) 239-6644 rejuvenashville.com

MORTGAGE

Accurate Mortgage (615) 656-2823 accuratemtg.com

OTHER

Bruce Pittman Inc. (615) 294-1399 brucepittman.com Franklin Reader’s Choice bestoffranklintn.com Primrose Cool Springs (615) 771-3001 primroseschools.com/schools/ cool-springs Waddell and Reed (615) 771-9266106 waddell.com

REAL ESTATE

Coldwell Banker Barnes Lisa Alyn (615) 708-0445 westhavenfranklin.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS Barbour 3 (615) 712-9525 barbour3.com

Family friendly environment. Live music. Refreshments provided. 1974 Wilson Pike. 615.974.6300. AnsbachArtisans.com.

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1. LAWSON HAMMOCKS

5. HOLLIE AND HARRIE SOMBRILLA SUNSHADE

This hammock is perfect for your next outdoor trip. It’s only four pounds, will keep the bugs away with a built-­in net, is weather resistant and can also be used as a tent! $169 LawsonHammock.com

The Sombrilla Sunshade is easy to transport and assemble, making it perfect for a day at the beach, lake or park. Use the code “Lifestyle” for 20 percent off your very purchase. $198 HollieAndHarrie.com

2. BANDED HEADBANDS

6. MINTED FIELD NOTES NOTEBOOK

Banded is the headband of summer dreams! These are no-­slip, adjustable and come in a variety of sizes and designs. Best of all, with each product purchase, banded makes a donation to feed children in Uganda, Latin America and the Caribbean. Shown here is the Indigo Watercolor headband. $10.98 Banded2Gether.com

These notebooks and journals are the new answer to monogramming. With hundreds of designs, there is something for everyone.

Shown here is the Field Notes journal. $16 Minted.com

3. CLARK’S CRUSH METALLIC MULTI LEATHER SANDALS

These two-­toned leather metallic chunky heels can be dressed up or down to wear to a summer soiree or a baseball game. $120 ClarkUSA.com 4. RINGLY RING

This gorgeous and trendy ring connects to your phone via bluetooth to bring you colorful light-up and vibration notifications of phone calls, emails, and reminders without having to have your phone out at all times. $195 Ringly.com 42

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7. NUGG HYDRATING FACE MASK

Meet your new favorite beauty product of the summer. My personal favorite is the Hydrating Face Mask. These pods pack a lot of punch when it comes to moisture and hydration and will fight away your skin’s summer fears to keep you looking like the babe you are! $9.87 (3 pack) NuggBeauty.com 8. ZOKU POLAR POP MOLDS

Beat the heat this summer with some of your favorite arctic animals in custom popsicle form. With these molds, you’ll cool off and your popsicles will take on a life of their own. Strawberry and banana penguin, anyone? $19.99 Zoku.com

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