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A Season of Giving

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reetings Franklin, and happy holidays!

Jon Golczynski | Jon.Golczynski@LifestylePubs.com

We have come to the end of a productive and goal-changing year, leaving your Franklin Lifestyle team feeling grateful and fortunate to be a part of this town. This year has flown by way too fast, but as we look back over this past year, it has been the community and partnerships with local businesses that have helped our publication thrive. Our passion and main goal is to bring all things local, covering unique stories about the incredible people that reside and work here, and most of all, the ones that give back to our Franklin community. When I took over the publication back in February, Photography by Little Nest I had no idea what was in store for this great opportunity. At Portraits. the time, I had also acquired Brentwood Lifestyle, which I have recently let go, to focus solely on the ever-growing development in Franklin.

Knowing what is planned for the future of our community, I was ever grateful to bring on a superb business partner, Jon Golczynski. Already being a business owner for Franklin's Printing, I knew he would bring creative insight for our business owners, along with his infamous silly personality. Although this fall season has seemed like a whirlwind to us, we are excited and looking forward along with the unique and exclusive partnerships that we have built locally over this past year, to bring you the best in 2018!

This month, we bring you the legendary Kenny Rogers, and his recent tribute in Nashville, performed by other legendary celebrities. This spectacular event captured his incredible career over the years and the people that he has made a difference for and impacted on grand scales.

This issue is also our tribute to our readers and businesses for your constant support in this great community. We thank you for being a part of this publication this year and for many more years to come! Cheers!

We hope you have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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$105 MILLION HARPETH SQUARE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UNDERWAY The Franklin landscape is going to look a little different with the advent of the new Harpeth Square. Considered the last significant development opportunity in downtown Franklin, Harpeth Square will be anchored by a Curio Hilton Hotel along with 150 leased residences. The project, which spans an entire city block from Main Street to Bridge Street and First to Second Avenues, also includes 15,000 square feet of retail space, 3,600 square feet of office space and a 597 space, five-story parking garage. The projected completion date is around May 2019 on the hotel side, with the apartments and retail components opened by November 2019.

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Our Town

HOLIDAY DECORATING LUMENATE BRENTWOOD LIGHTS IT UP

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Adding even just a little pop of color goes a long way and often completes the look of any project.

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oes decorating for the holidays stress you out?

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all the others not to work is depressing. Don't even mention having to get up on that roof! That's when Lumenate Brentwood steps in to help make your holiday stress-free and your time better spent with family and friends.

Lumenate owner Luther Tanley’s fascination with lights and his family’s joy and excitement for the holidays led him into the business.

"The Christmas season is one of our favorite times of the year—a time to spend with friends and family and a time to reflect on all the blessings we have been given," Luther says.

Luther was born and raised in the greater Nashville area and continues to call it home.

"We take tremendous pride in being a part of this great community and consider ourselves fortunate to raise our family here."

Luther, wife Tamara, and their four children live in Brentwood and love being a part of the Williamson County community.

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Trend Setter

ARTICLE JACKIE MEWBOURNE

WHAT TO WEAR FOR THE PARTY SEASON

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is the season to be jolly, right? That is,

pendant or sport red and/or green to be

until party season starts and we all have

in the holiday spirit. Now, I do love those

to not only find the time to pick the perfect

colors, and it’s completely acceptable to

outfit for our annual holiday shindigs, but we

wear them, but please don’t wear them

have to figure out what in the world to wear.

together. Try using them as a pop of

Among office parties, ornament exchanges,

color to make a statement with your out-

Christmas cocktails at the neighbors, family

fit, or take a chance on a distant cousin

dinners and more, the never-ending battle of

like burgundy or forest green. Plaids are

our outfit dilemmas continues.

also out in full force at retail stores and

Unless it’s an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” theme, there are always different interpreta-

are a great way to look the part of the merry party guest.

tions about party attire, and invitations can be

My stylish business partner and I have

confusing when offering helpful hints. I mean,

teamed up together to include some outfit

really, what is “Casual Cocktail” anyway?

inspiration for some of your upcoming

The first thing I want to clarify is that hol-

parties. We’ve gone from casual looks to

iday dressing doesn’t have to be so literal.

dressier ideas to help guide you along

You do NOT have to wear a Christmas tree

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Add a little shimmer to your holiday style with a crushed velvet tee. Pair with dark denim for a “dressed” up casual look and heels. Booties are also appropriate here, too. Layer a boyfriend cardigan or faux leather jacket for extra warmth.

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Trend Setter

(CON TI N U ED)

“DRESSY CASUAL” Outfit ideas for cocktails at a friend’s house, Sunday school Christmas social or a more relaxed office party.

Burgundy is an alternate way to add a bold yet playful color to your party pants (or jeans). A velvet blazer is the perfect way to dress up a pair of jeans or black pants. It’s also a great outerwear option for a black jumpsuit or dress.

Make a statement with a red skirt or pair of pants, but let them be the star of the show. Add a little sparkle with an embellished bomber jacket or cardigan. Tights and booties will work here too for chillier temps.

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spirit by popping in a red heel and add a bold necklace to dress it up.

Take your basics up a notch by adding a little luxe with faux fur and over-the-knee boots. Bring in your holiday cheer with a red, green or burgundy accessory.

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Farewell Performance Brings Out the Stars

all in for the

GAMBLER ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA

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t was a night to remember for both Kenny Rogers and his

Of course, the main focus of the evening was on the

fans. Rogers announced his plans to retire last year, much

record-setting solo career Rogers embarked on in the mid-

to the chagrin of his generations of fans. But no retirement

1970s. Justin Moore nodded to the beginning of the singer’s

is complete without a final tour, and Rogers has been on

hit-making era with “Lucille,” followed by spellbinding per-

the road since he made the bittersweet announcement.

formances from Aaron Lewis ("Coward Of The County,")

"I thought it was going to be easy because I'm so tired

The Oak Ridge Boys (“Love Or Something Like It”), Chris

and it's not as easy for me to get around. I'm not as mobile

Stapleton (“The Gambler”), Little Big Town ("Through The

as I used to be," he told Billboard. But "I go through a

Years") and Lady Antebellum (“She Believes In Me”). A

chronological look at my life that includes all my music. To

special moment took place with the appearance of Don

go back and recap is very exciting for me."

Henley—who once lived with Rogers and his family—to

"The Gambler's Last Deal" tour made its final stop in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena earlier this year and included

perform the classic “Desperado,” which Rogers cut in 1977 for his "Daytime Friends" album.

a star-studded lineup of musical icons performing his hits

Many of the singer's '80s and '90s hits also had the crowd

through the decades. The evening was a mixture of song

singing along, including Billy Currington on “Morning Desire,”

performances that balanced many of Rogers' iconic hits

with Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Idina Menzel

with music from the early days of his career as the lead

teaming up for “We’ve Got Tonight,” a 1983 Rogers hit with

vocalist of The First Edition. Jamey Johnson performed a First

Sheena Easton. Two of Rogers' most frequent collaborators

Edition hit from five decades ago, “Just Dropped In (To See

also performed. Lionel Richie sang “’Lady,” a No. 1 pop and

What Condition My Condition Was In)." The Flaming Lips

country hit that he wrote for Rogers’ "Greatest Hits" album in

shined the light on “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town,”

1980, and Alison Krauss saluted the singer with a pristine ver-

and Reba McEntire tipped her hat to the group’s “Reuben

sion of his romantic ballad “Love The World Away.” Another

James.” Elle King gave a jaw-dropping performance of “Tulsa

incredible performance came from Lady Antebellum’s Hillary

Turnaround,” one of the First Edition’s lesser-known tracks

Scott and mother Linda Davis—who has toured extensively

that Rogers himself recorded for his 1979 album "Kenny."

with Rogers over the years—uniting on stage for the singer’s

And fellow Texan Kris Kristofferson paid tribute to the band’s

1987 chart-topper “Twenty Years Ago.”

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cover of “Me and Bobby McGee,” which he also wrote.

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THE GAMBLER (CON TI N U ED)

"All In for The Gambler" was filled with poignant musical moments with this incredibly talented lineup. Photo by Jeremy Westby

There were several other impressive musical moments with Naomi and Wynonna Judd reuniting for “Back To The Well,” and an all-star group of Rogers’ former memorable opening acts paying tribute to the icon with a singalong performance of his 1982 hit “Blaze Of Glory." The group included Travis Tritt, The Gatlin Brothers, Kim Forester, T.G. Sheppard, Crystal Gayle, Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown and Billy Dean.

But perhaps the most emotional moment of the night belonged to Dolly Parton, who teamed with Rogers one last time on their 1983 hit “Islands In The Stream” after surprising both Rogers and the audience with a heartfelt performance of “I Will Always Love You” to her dear longtime friend and collaborator. The two also reminisced about their friendship, which dates back to a Rogers appearance on her syndicated TV show from the mid-1970s—almost a decade before they first teamed up. The two also closed out their performing career together with the Grammy-nominated “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” a single from 2013.

"I've done everything I set out to do," Rogers explained to Billboard. "Every goal I've set, I've done that, and there's

a point where you have to say, 'I've had my turn. Let someone else have it,' and that's kind of where I am."

What a turn it's been. We will certainly miss Kenny Rogers.

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Kenny and Dolly share a good laugh together before performing "Islands in the Stream."

Q&A WITH KENNY ROGERS I’M SURE IT’D BE HARD TO PICK JUST ONE, BUT DID

I KNOW YOU’RE RETIRING FROM THE ROAD, BUT CAN

YOU HAVE A FAVORITE PERFORMANCE OR MOMENT

WE EXPECT ANY NEW MUSIC IN THE FUTURE?

FROM THE EVENING?

It's hard to say. I've never been here before. You know,

It would be hard to not say my moment with Dolly

you don't do something for 60 years and walk away from

because that's what we were building up to and that's what

it, but I'm trying to do that. I'm trying to be fair to my

Dolly and I were both so excited about, but I will say that

family and fair to my fans. I'm going to have to see how

every artist who performed really brought something very

this works out.

special to the show. I heard my music differently than I ever have before. I also enjoyed not working and just listening

ARE WANDA AND FAMILY LOOKING FORWARD TO

and taking it all in on stage.

YOUR RETIREMENT? ANY BIG PLANS NOW THAT YOU’RE OFF THE ROAD?

WERE YOU TRULY SURPRISED WHEN DOLLY SANG “I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU?”

Yes, I did not know that was coming. I thought it was

I think they were looking forward to it. I think the reality is setting in, and they're wondering what I'm going to do as well, so we'll figure that out.

wonderful. It was a great moment for the two of us. I think both of us had a chance to look back over our lives and our

LOOKING BACK AT YOUR ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER, IS

career, and how it's worked out.

THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD CHANGE?

I don't think so because everything I did led up to where WHAT DO YOU MOST LOOK FORWARD TO IN RETIREMENT?

I am and who I am, and it's hard to say if I changed one

I don't know. I thought I would enjoy sitting at home and

thing what it would be. I was fortunate to have so many

watching TV because that's usually all I do anyway, but the

great stages in my life and in my career.

more I do it, the less I really enjoy it. I'm looking forward to finding out what happens for me now in my life and what

OF ALL THE HITS AND ALL THE SONGS YOU WROTE,

the next thing is.

IS THERE ONE THAT MEANS THE MOST?

ON THAT NOTE, WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST

not write hits, but I think "Sweet Music Man" has more to

ABOUT PERFORMING?

say than any of the rest of them.

I didn't write that many. I made it a conscious effort to

The audiences and their responses. I've noticed it more and felt it more during my farewell tour than I did throughout

IS THERE A SONG THAT YOU INITIALLY PASSED ON

my career. It was really wonderful and very satisfying to have

THAT YOU WISHED YOU HAD RECORDED?

that incredible audience response.

I can't think of one. I didn't put songs on hold often, but once I heard a song I liked, I called and told them I was going

YOU’VE SUNG DUETS WITH DOTTIE WEST, KIM

to do it, and I tried to then record them within a two-week

CARNES, SHEENA EASTON AND, OF COURSE, DOLLY.

period, and that's why I didn't miss many things.

WHILE I’M SURE YOU DON’T HAVE A FAVORITE, WAS THERE ANYONE WHO WAS VERY EASY TO SING WITH?

They were all easy to sing with because I learned a long time ago I didn't start out with a song that made me look good, I started out with a song that made my partner look

YOUR CHRISTMAS ALBUMS HAVE BEEN STAPLES AND TRADITIONS IN SO MANY HOMES. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG?

"Mary, Did You Know"

good. I think they all appreciated that. That's why it was so much fun for everybody, and I think that's the reason I was so successful with duets.

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Local Limelight

"Christmas at Carnton" is the first novella in a four-book "The Carnton Novels" series.

The parlor room at Carnton

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The nursery where the McGavock children slept

with the Help of Creativity

Preserving History

LOCAL AUTHOR TAMERA ALEXANDER USES THE RICH HISTORY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE AS THE BACKDROP FOR HER CHRISTIAN NOVELS ARTICLE ALLIE MYSZKA

W

hen Franklin resident Tamera Alexander

has since published 15 books in total, includ-

was only 9 years old, she took a trip to

ing two three-book series based on two of

Europe with her family. Even as a young girl, she

Nashville’s most beautiful historic places: the

couldn’t wait to take in all the sights and expe-

Belmont Mansion and Belle Meade Plantation.

riences that such a historically rich place had to

“I’ve been so grateful for all the support

offer. Now decades later, Tamera’s love of history

from curators and historians at these places

has taken her down quite the adventurous path

around Nashville,” Tamera says. “I write fic-

to becoming an author of historical fiction.

tional stories, but I want the historical context

“Even then, I knew I loved history,” Tamera says of her childhood trip to Europe.

to be as accurate as possible in my work.”

Tamera has finished her first two series

She was enthralled with the stories behind

on historical middle Tennessee landmarks,

these famed places. As an avid reader, Tamera

but she’s just launched the first book in a

has always soaked up as much historical

series that takes place at Franklin’s revered

information and as many stories as possible.

Carnton Plantation. Tamera’s book, Christmas

A lifelong fan of authors like Steven King and

at Carnton, was released in October—just in

Dean Koontz, Tamera also loved to write as a

time for the holidays, of course! The novella

young girl, but chose not to make a career out

tells a Civil War-era love story and serves as

of writing—at least not in the beginning.

an introductory book to the three more books

Tamera spent more than 20 years working in

that will make up “The Carnton Novels“ series.

business and marketing, and her transition to

As for the other books in the series—which

becoming a career author wasn’t exactly planned.

will be released in 2018 and 2019—Tamera

“I was on a road trip with my family, and I had

says they will be like nothing she’s ever writ-

been reading a novel the entire trip,” she says.

ten before. These books will include charac-

When she finished the book, Tamera

ters who actually lived in the area—charac-

looked at her husband, Joe, and said, “I think

ters that still have descendants residing in

I could write one of these books.”

the area. Tamera worked closely with David

“We’ve always been pretty competitive, so

Doty, the great-great-great-great grandson

Joe responded with, ‘Well, why don’t you?’ and

of Civil War Capt. Roland Ward Jones. Jones’

so began my days as an author,” Tamera says.

real-life story of loss and love will be told in

As a mom who still held a full-time job, she

"The Carnton Novels," and Tamera couldn’t

worked tirelessly from 9:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. most nights to create her first novel.

“If you really want to do something, you’ll get past all the excuses,” she says.

Even after her first novel was written, Tamera still fought to get past excuses—and countless

be more excited to share these new books.

“I think it’s incredible that his family was willing to share their history with me,” Tamera says, adding that she even used letters written by Jones to make the stories told in her novels as historically accurate as possible.

other roadblocks. After submitting that first

Christmas at Carnton doesn’t yet focus on

manuscript to a publishing company, the story

Jones’ life, but he is introduced as a charac-

was rejected. She didn’t stop trying, though,

ter in her recently released holiday novella.

and she certainly didn’t stop writing new mate-

With plenty of history of Carnton Plantation

rial. After multiple meetings with publishers

and the town of Franklin woven into a cap-

ended with “not yet,” and a significant amount

tivating story that shares the true meaning

of time passed, Tamera’s first novel was finally

of Christmas, Tamera Alexander’s Christmas

published and released around the same time

at Carnton is sure to become a favorite of

she moved to Nashville in 2007.

readers in middle Tennessee and far beyond.

She had written several books about her

Christmas at Carnton is available for purchase

former home state of Colorado, but when her

at any major book retailer. To find out more about

husband’s work brought their family to middle

Franklin-based author Tamera Alexander and her

Tennessee, she knew she would have even

books, visit her website, TameraAlexander.com.

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DECEMBER 1 FRANKLIN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING FRANKLIN SQUARE The downtown Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting is a fun way for the entire family to kick off the holiday season! The event features children’s choirs from local middle and high schools. Hundreds gather at the historic square to watch lights and movie clips projected on the historic buildings and dancing light show around the square.

DECEMBER 2 FRANKLIN CHRISTMAS PARADE JIM WARREN CITY PARK The Franklin Kiwanis Christmas Parade is held annually the first Saturday in December. Winding through the streets of downtown Franklin, the parade is a community celebration of the traditions of the Christmas season. This year's theme is "Rockin' Christmas." The parade begins at Jim Warren City Park.

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Dickens of a Christmas. The 33rd annual street festival will recreate

The Sunday Market is a place to slow your pace and just spend the

the time of Charles Dickens with 200 musicians, dancers and charac-

afternoon shopping, eating, socializing and finding local opportuni-

ters filling the streets. The event is free and open to the public. 10 a.m.

ties to serve. The market features carefully selected unique vendors

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EASTERN PLANK BATTLEFIELD PARK

& Juliet, a special surprise musical guest, a children’s choir perfor-

Grab a flashlight and help us hunt for candy cane treats! Kids will

mance and literature reading by Nan Gurley help align our spirits with

decorate treat bags for their loot before the hunt. Hot chocolate and

the Christmas season through heartfelt and joyful songs rich in cheer

cookies will be served. Participants must bring a flashlight. All other

and hope. FranklinTheatre.com

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Parting Thoughts

Smooth Travel MAKE THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAY ROAD TRIP A STRESS-FREE ONE

ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA

H

oliday travel can often be stressful,

brights, to be sure they are functional. And

if you don’t have that, consult a paper map and get a sense of the route before you get

but it should be fun too. Planning and

last but not least, don’t forget your tires.

proper car care can take much of the stress

Tires are the connection between your car

behind the wheel.

out of a holiday road trip, leaving you free to

and the road, so be sure to examine the

SAFETY FIRST

enjoy the ride.

Checklists for each aspect of the trip will

tread for signs of excess wear.

BE PREPARED

That means the driver focuses on driving. If you are the driver and need to check

help ensure that nothing important is left

Equip your car with an emergency kit,

your phone, send a message, have a snack

behind and that you are safe and prepared

including water, flashlight, blanket, jumper

or tend to a child or pet in the back seat, wait

in case of an emergency. When it’s time for a

cables, extra windshield wiper fluid, cell

for a rest stop or, if necessary, pull over to the

holiday road trip, keep these tips in mind for

phone charger and emergency phone num-

side of the road.

smooth travels.

bers for roadside assistance, as well as a

WATCH THE WEATHER

CHECK YOUR RIDE

contact person at your destination.

A complete car check before a road trip

MAP YOUR ROUTE

Especially during winter holidays, knowing the weather in advance can help you plan to

should include making sure the fluid lev-

Check your route in advance and, if pos-

avoid a storm. If conditions are truly danger-

els are sufficient. Make sure wiper blades

sible, plan your trip for times with less traf-

ous, the smart move is to postpone your trip

and the wiper mechanism itself is work-

fic. If you are planning to use a map feature

until the weather improves.

ing properly. Check your lights, including

on your phone, use the voice component;

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