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‘EMBRACING’ MANY FORMS OF EXPRESSION THE 'LEGEND' OF THE STONEWOOD SALOON A DISCUSSION WITH FRANKLIN'S FINEST CHEFS

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Lifestyle Letter

Dear Franklin:

FEBRUARY 2017

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irst, a quick word of thanks as I recall all of the amazing people we’ve met since starting Franklin Lifestyle. I’m thankful to you, our readers, for providing feedback and accepting us into your homes each month. I’m thankful for the outstanding support we’ve received from local businesses and organizations.

And I’m thankful for our amazing team of writers, photographers, and advertising partners.

This has been an amazing journey and I’m happy to announce that because of our success with the publication, I’ve accepted a new position that provides me the platform to produce and develop publications just like ours across the nation.

As my new position begins, I've brought in a dynamic publisher and media consultant, Christian Houston of Williamson County. Christian has been a successful media and advertising consultant for several reputable companies including The Tennessean, L’Oreal, Chanel and Armani. She has always had a dream of running her own publication, and she is very excited to get out to work with both Franklin and Brentwood communities.

You'll find Christian's experience, creativity, and drive invaluable and I expect big things from our publication.

This is our annual food issue and in it we’ve profiled some of the top local chefs Franklin has to offer: Skylar Bush of The Honeysuckle, Donnie Counts of Puckett’s Boat House and Rick Shannon of Jack and Jameson’s Smokehouse. We chose them for their innovative fare, hospitality and diversity of styles. The depth of culinary talent in this town is amazing!

As you know, February is the month for Valentine’s Day and we think you’ll enjoy reading about one particular local love story, and the Valentine Gift Guide that features many local products and designers. We’ll also introduce you to Franklin-based artist/poet/ sculptor Cory Basil and take you on a tour of a rather unusual Man Cave.

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CORRECTION

At Franklin Lifestyle, we’re big fans of Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town. But you wouldn’t know that last month as we ran a picture of LA and identified it as LBT. That’s on us. And we regret the error.

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Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local’s Choice

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Artist’s Palette

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Hops & Vine

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Real Wives

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Sold Properties

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

14 Cool Gifts That'll Warm Your Lover's Heart

Our Valentine's Gift Guide features unique products, including

many made right here.

18 The Legend of The Stonewood Saloon

Take a tour of a Wild Wild Westhaven Man Cave

23 Chefs at the Top of their Game

Have a seat at the table for a discussion with Franklin's

finest chefs.

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Williamson Chamber Annual Celebration at The Barn at Sycamore Farms

The Williamson Chamber’s Annual Celebration presented by Williamson Medical Center was held over the holidays at The Barn at Sycamore Farms in Arrington. More than 320 community leaders attended the elegant and festive affair. USA Today’s Washington Bureau Chief, Susan Page, provided the keynote address. PHOTOGRAPHY WILLIAMSON CHAMBER

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

COLD WEATHER TIPS TO PREVENT FREEZING PIPES

The health care industry supports more than 250,000 jobs in Middle Tennessee with an economic impact of nearly $39 billion.

MyNEXUS, the leader in post-acute technology and home-based services, partners with insurer clients to reduce the risks and costs associated with home-based health care services, ensuring members get the right care at the right time. Founded in 2014, myNEXUS uses a proven clinical model to help members heal at home and avoid common, costly readmissions to health care facilities.

“Providing individuals with more opportunities for home-based care is a rapidly growing segment of the health care system and is key in building healthier communities,” VanOsdale said. “Being a native Nashvillian,

If it didn’t happen to you personally, you probably know someone

I am passionate about being a part of Nashville’s continued economic

who experienced the mess, stress, expense and inconvenience of a

development, and myNEXUS is excited about being a contributor toward

burst water pipe during the recent bouts of cold weather. With sev-

bringing career opportunities to the Greater Middle Tennessee area.”

eral weeks of winter remaining, this is still a good time for preven-

MyNEXUS’ expansion is driven by new contracts and expanding

tive maintenance. With that in mind, here are some Tips to Prevent

business with current clients. The company will invest $1 million to

Freezing Pipes from Franklin Water Management.

expand its footprint in Greater Middle Tennessee.

• Know the areas of your home, such as basements, crawl spaces, unheated rooms and outside walls, that are most vulnerable to freezing.

• Caulk around doorframes and windows and around pipes where they enter the house to reduce incoming cold.

• Eliminate sources of cold air near water lines by repairing broken windows, insulating walls, closing off crawl spaces and eliminating drafts near doors. Close all air vents located in the foundation wall.

• Protect your pipes. Wrap exposed pipes with insulation or use electrical heat tracing wire. Newspaper or fabric may also work. Remove, drain and store hoses used outdoors.

• Open cabinet doors to expose pipes to warmer room temperatures to help keep them from freezing.

• If you have an attached garage, keep its doors shut. Occasionally, plumbing is routed through this unheated space, leaving it vulnerable.

• Know where your home’s primary water shut-off valve is located.

If a pipe freezes or bursts, shut off the water immediately.

• Drain in-ground sprinkler systems. Check the manufacturer's instructions for the best way to do this.

FRANKLIN POLICE LIEUTENANT GRADUATES FROM FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY

• Insulate backflow devices. Wrap exposed pipes and devices with

Lieutenant David Prather, a

insulation. Outdoor backflow devices should have a “hot box” and

19-year Franklin Police veteran,

use electrical heat tracing wire to prevent freezing

graduated recently from the FBI

If you have pipes that are vulnerable to freezing, allow a small

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gram included 222 graduates

HEALTH CARE IT COMPANY TO CREATE 260 JOBS IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY

from 48 states and 20 countries.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and myNEXUS®, Inc. CEO McArthur

Academy offers 11 weeks of advanced communication, leadership,

VanOsdale recently announced that the health care information tech-

and fitness training to law enforcement leaders with proven records

nology company will expand in Greater Middle Tennessee and create

as professionals within their organizations.

260 new jobs in Williamson County.

Lieutenant Prather is the sixth active member of the Franklin Police

“Tennessee’s strength in health care is a magnet for new startups like

Department to graduate from the academy, joining Chief Deborah

myNEXUS,” said Haslam. “But more importantly, our state has the work-

Faulkner, Deputy Chief Christ Gentry and Lieutenants John Lawrence,

force and business climate to allow these companies to grow and excel.

Rob Lenters and Charles Warner.

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Local’s Choice

Valentine’s Gifts That’ll

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inding the right gift for Valentine's Day can be as elusive as your search for that special someone. That’s why we turned

to Jamie Atlas. As Chair of the Fashion Department at O’More College of Design, Jamie is dialed-in when it comes to sources around town that feature unique gifts, many that are designed locally. Here are Jamie’s Picks for this Valentine’s Day.

THE LITTLE BOOK OF LOVE This simple "little" book is chock full of quotes, fun facts, and sentiments.

Ideal for gift giving and receiving.

Available from Bound Booksellers in Westhaven. $9.95.

BEARD GROOMING KIT A beautiful gift for the man in your life. All natural beard grooming products, including beard shampoo + conditioner + oil. Locally owned. Made in the USA. $49.00.

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HAND SCULPTED COCKTAIL RINGS Hand crafted in Nashville, these beautiful, hand sculpted cocktail rings can be worn as a multi stack or individually for that special event. Choose from bronze

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Artist’s Palette

Photo courtesy Cory Basil

Fishboy's Perilous Putt. Photo: A la Mode Media

s an artist poet, author and actor, Cory Basil is a ‘jack of all trades’ who defies labels.

If you aren’t familiar with his work, you might recognize his larger-than-life sculpture, Fishboy’s Perilous Putt, on display at the Nashville Sounds’

First Tennessee Park. A collaboration between Basil and local sculptor Brian Somerville, ‘Fishboy’ sits in full view at the eighth hole of the

miniature golf course down the right field line

“I had created the temporary sculpture of Fishboy for a retrospective exhibit of my career back in 2014,” says Basil. “I had grandiose dreams of making a giant Fishboy sculpture for the event, but we had very little time and very little budget. Brian and I built a massive sculpture out of Styrofoam and wood and canvas and paint and we were up all night, many nights. I had ambitions to find someone to fund finishing him so he could live somewhere permanently in Nashville. I knew it would take $10,000-$15,000 to finish him so he could live outside.

Somerville had some space in the woods behind his house where

EMBRACING

Fishboy was stored. Basil tried for two years to secure funding to

many forms of

excited that he’s there and he can inspire and make kids smile. It’s

EXPRESSION

CORY BASIL IS MAKING AN IMPRESSION ON FRANKLIN'S THRIVING ART SCENE. ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTY SHATERIAN

finish the project but he was unsuccessful until February last year.

“It was a ‘who-would-have-thought?’ moment,” says Basil. “I’m very cool to see kids walk up to him and climb on him.”

Basil made the move to the Nashville area from his hometown of Phoenix in 2007 to pursue his dream of becoming a singer/songwriter. “I was in a band as a teenager and just wanted to be the cool rock star,” he says.

He had transitioned out of an insular life of a stifling, cult-like religion, survived a divorce and found Nashville to be a liberating place where his creative side could blossom. He subsequently fell into a publishing deal, and didn’t really think about pursuing his art until encouraged to do so by a friend in 2011.

“She’d seen me post my work on various social media over the years and she challenged me to show publically,” he says. “She set me up with a show at Ugly Mugs in East Nashville and I accepted the challenge.”

Basil put together a 35-piece collection of framed illustrations. Much to his surprise, he sold more than half the images when the show opened on a snowy winter night and it inspired him to do more shows. He went

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from coffee shops and restaurants, to galleries and pop-up nights to opening his own gallery, Imaginebox Emporium, in downtown Franklin.

The 39-year-old finds his inspiration everywhere and by just about everything he encounters – be it a simple moment in time, the beauty of a view, an old romance, history, music, etc.

He doesn’t discriminate about what lights his creative soul on fire. He found his inspiration for Eternal Embrace from the ‘Lovers of Valdaro,’ a pair of human skeletons dating back almost 6,000 years, which were discovered by archaeologists in Italy in 2007. The two skeletons appear to have died facing each other with their arms around each other, bringing to mind a lovers embrace.

“This was very inspirational to me,” says Basil. “We put so much effort here on Earth with love, with our families, with relationships, marriage, significant others. Essentially, we build everything on love.

For me, I’ve always questioned what becomes of us after this. And right alongside that is what becomes of love after this? All the time, effort and energy and spiritual emphasis on connection – what happens to that as soon as we expire?

“And those questions just dove off the page at me when I saw this photograph of the couple embracing. So with that, I created an entire series based around that question – ‘what is love and what happens to it when our time here on Earth is up?’”

You can check out Basil’s extensive scope of work by visiting his gallery and studio, at 311 North Margin Street in Franklin. Or you can visit the studio online at CoryBasilArt.com.

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Hops & Vine

BRIAN WALTON AND MARTY MILLS HAVE DEVELOPED QUITE A FOLLOWING AT THEIR LOCAL HANGOUT.

Sarah and Brian Walton

Marty Mills

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ucked away in a residential golf course neighborhood somewhere in Franklin sits the Stonewood Saloon,

the ultimate man cave for craft beer aficionados and a local legend in the making. Inside, you’ll discover a pool table, a fire roaring in the fireplace, a bar area, several bar stools, three refrigerators, a wagon mounted on the wall, mining artifacts, Wild West decor and an actual cave, loaded with rare and specialty brews. You’re also likely to find local executives Brian Walton and Marty Mills, pouring and enjoying some of the best beers around.

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the legend of

The Stonewood Saloon

ARTICLE JAY WILKE

PHOTOGRAPHY SEAN VON TAGEN

“There isn’t a bar in the world that has

The previous owner of the house, David

better beer than what we’ve got here,” said

Hart, lovingly designed the saloon to reflect

Mills. “The best beers in the world have come

his interest in the culture of the Old West. Hart

through here.”

drove all over the country to collect and hand-

And he isn’t kidding. Both Mills and Walton

pick the mining artifacts that can be found in

are avid beer collectors. Between the two

the saloon. Walton’s all-time favorite movie is

of them, they figure they have somewhere

“Tombstone,” and he knew he wanted to buy

between 700 and 800 rare beers.

the house the second he saw the saloon.

“Brian and I usually have great beers,” said

“We love entertaining in general,” said

Mills. “And he has this great place for every-

Walton. “We really wanted a house with a

one to meet.”

saloon and we found this one.”

The legend of the saloon began around

Instead of sports or politics or real estate,

two years ago when Mills and Walton dis-

typical hot topics at the saloon are subjects

covered they had a mutual love of craft

such as the new Tennessee beer laws, brewery

beers. Mills, who lives a block away, would

gossip and rumors, and current favorite local

often come over to the saloon for brews after

breweries (for the record, current sentiment

Walton’s kids had gone to bed. As more and

favors Bearded Iris and Southern Grist). There is

more of their friends and fellow beer-lovers

also usually more than one person sharing their

dropped by, their informal club began hold-

latest on-the-road adventures in search of rare

ing more regular gatherings.

beers. Instead of comparing pictures of kids or

“All we need is a beer and a glass,” said Mills. “We’re all about sharing.”

cars, guests in the saloon oooh-and-ahh over photos of rare beers. Quite simply, it is heaven for craft beer enthusiasts, a mecca for hop

“I WOULD HONESTLY RATHER SHARE A

heads, a true nirvana for beer nerds of all ages.

BEER THAN DRINK IT BY MYSELF.” “We’re always looking for people who love beer,” says Walton. “We love all people who love beer.”

Although it’s mostly a private club, word about the saloon is starting to spread through Nashville’s beer circles. “We often see cars driving by slowly trying to figure out what’s going on,” said Brian.

Beer isn’t the only featured attraction in the saloon. The guys also love to eat, cook and pair beer with food. Mills makes gourmet specialties he often shares at the

hosts special beer-themed events like “Man vs.

saloon. Some of his recent creations have

Stout” and “The Good, the Bad and the Drain

included pizza balls stuffed with cheese

Pour.” This past holiday season they even had a

and pepperoni, bacon-wrapped dates and

“Dirty Santa” party featuring rare brews.

candied bacon. Walton has a Big Green Egg and his BBQ brisket is a popular addition to their beer gatherings.

“It’s been a great way to meet new people and explore different styles,” said Mills.

With a revolving door of events, people

“I love having people over,” said Walton.

and beers, you never know who you will

“I would honestly rather share a beer than

encounter at the Stonewood Saloon and you

drink it by myself.”

never know what you will be drinking until it’s

In addition to sharing beer during informal

being poured into your glass. Chances are,

beer tastings and gatherings, the saloon also

though, that it is going to be something great.

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THE BEST AT W H AT THEY DO & HOW THEY DO IT FRANKLIN'S BEST CHEFS ARE ON THE SLICING EDGE OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE'S CULINARY RENAISSANCE. ARTICLE JAY WILKE PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTY SHATERIAN AND PROVIDED

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lthough Nashville is recognized across the globe for superstar entertainers, it’s cultivating an ever-growing roster of well-known culinary celebrities as well.

But if you’ve ever wielded a knife or handled a sizzling pan in your home kitchen, you’ve probably wondered, “how

does a chef do this every day?”

As part of a Chefs Roundtable Discussion, we met recently at Brentwood Country Club with some of Franklin’s best chefs to discuss their inspirations, the nuances of their craft and what they try to bring to the table for their guests. Our discussion included: Skylar Bush, executive chef at The Honeysuckle; Rick Shannon, chef and co-owner of Jack & Jameson's; and Donnie Counts, executive chef at Puckett’s Boat House.

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THE BEST AT WHAT THEY DO (CON TI N U ED)

FRANKLIN’S BEST CHEFS Skylar Bush - The Honeysuckle

SKYLAR BUSH

RICK SHANNON

D O N N I E CO U N TS

THE HONEYSUCKLE

JACK AND JAMESON’S

PUCKETT’S BOAT HOUSE

Age: 28

SMOKEHOUSE

Age: 35

Years as a Professional Chef: 8

Age: 47

Years as a Professional Chef: 10

Primary Knife and Pan:

Years as a Professional

Primary Knife and Pan: Viking

Forschner Victorinox 8-inch chefs

Chef: "I’ve been cooking since

8-inch chef knife, cast iron skillet

knife. Cast iron pan, well-seasoned.

five years old."

Favorite Meal or Cuisine: Shrimp

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am about the utensils or pans."

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W H A T I N S P I R E S Y O U T O C O O K E V E R Y D AY ?

D O YO U H AV E ANY TIPS FOR THE ASPIRING H O M E C H E F ?

BUSH: Have fun! Don't try and get too se-

rious with it. Cook what makes you happy and try as many new things as possible.

COUNTS: Use your local farmers markets

to really bring fresh flavors to your kitchen.

Many items in the [retail stores] are grown

SKYLAR BUSH, THE HONEYSUCKLE: The fact that there is no such thing as perfect food,

and being stubborn enough to try and create it.

DONNIE COUNTS, PUCKETT’S BOAT HOUSE: I really enjoy the environment in the kitchen,

the teamwork and the chance to teach something and learn something new everyday.

RICK SHANNON, JACK AND JAMESON’S SMOKEHOUSE: It was a necessity. My mother

worked two jobs so I learned to pitch in, in the kitchen.

W H AT D O E S I T TA K E TO P R O D U C E A N O U T S TA N D I N G D I N I N G & H O S P I TA L I T Y E X P E R I E N C E ?

for size, not flavor.

BUSH: It takes vision, desire, dedication, communication and follow through. Great

SHANNON: Throw out all of your recipe

dining experiences can be trained. Outstanding dining experiences are a life's work of

books. My kids are 29-11 and I always tell

constant refinement.

them to never let anyone determine who

COUNTS: It’s all about the team, from the front door to the dishwasher.

you are in or out of the kitchen.

SHANNON: Communication. I tell my team to focus on delivering excellence in regards to

the environment, service and food. If you don’t leave feeling like you were a part of our

D O YO U H AV E

family, then we have failed.

BUSH: Having a good team is where it matters. It’s what makes you smile.

A N Y PA R T I C U L A R

W H AT ’ S YO U R

TO O L S O R G E A R T H AT YO U C A N ’ T D O W I T H O U T ?

COUNTS: I do like my knife. It’s a Viking knife.

B E S T- S E L L I N G DISH?

SHANNON: I have a perfect spatula.

BUSH: Duck and Brussels. Hands down.

COUNTS: The carrot cake is always a hit, but as far as en-

trees go, our BBQ shrimp and grits and our Fried Avocado and Crab salad are our number ones.

SHANNON: The brisket fritters. I go through a couple thou-

sand briskets a week.

CONTINUED >

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THE BEST AT WHAT THEY DO (CON TI N U ED)

W H AT M A K E S T H E M I D D L E TENNESSEE DINING SCENE SO UNIQUE?

BUSH: Just the sheer influx of people in the past few

years has given us such an eclectic and demanding community. Combine that with really great local

farmers and chefs communicating and throw in a little artistry, as is the Nashville way, and you have a recipe for a unique dining scene.

COUNTS: We are the new kids on the block, and we are getting an influx of talented chefs

moving to the area every day.

SHANNON: The variety. You can go anywhere from Bar Taco to Wild Ginger to a drive-

through barbecue joint.

I S T H ERE A LO C AL C HEF THAT YO U PA RTI C ULA RLY A D MI RE? D O YOU HAV E A FAVO RITE LOCA L R E STAU RAN T ?

BUSH: There are too many to name. They are all so great.

COUNTS: I think most of them are awesome, but I really like Rolf and Daughters and City House.

SHANNON: I always look for items that I can’t get anywhere else, more than I focus on the chef in

the kitchen at a restaurant. Those are dishes worth searching for.

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IS T HER E A FO O D I TEM IN YOU R H O M E PA N TRY OR REF R I G E R ATO R T H AT M I G H T S U R P R I S E P EO P LE ?

BUSH: Cheese whiz. Nothing beats a cheesesteak sandwich.

SHANNON: Fermented carrots are in the fridge right now. My wife

loves the fermented offerings from The Farm in Summertown.

COUNTS: Hot Pockets and Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning.

From Left to Right: Donnie Counts, Puckett's Boat House; Rick Shannon, Jack and Jameson's; Skylar Bush, The Honeysuckle

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“I am a mess! I try to stay organized and keep things clean but somehow life gets in the way and my house, my car and my purse end up being a disaster! If I know you are coming over or riding in my car, I will do a crazy last minute clean so you would never know. Stop by unannounced and you will get to see the disaster!”

“I have been into audio books lately. I listen to them on my way to/from work and on my monthly trips to Memphis to visit family and friends.”

“When it comes to food, my cravings are very Southern.

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SOLD PRICE

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Franklin Green

$264,500

$264,500

100.0%

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3

2/1

McKays Mill

$289,900

$289,900

100.0%

28

2

2

Keegans Glen

$309,999

$312,000

100.6%

41

3

2

Shadow Green

$317,040

$310,040

97.8%

20

3

2/1

Fieldstone Farms

$329,900

$332,400

100.8%

3

3

2

Rogersshire

$364,900

$353,500

96.9%

55

4

2

Spencer Hall

$377,800

$377,800

100.0%

64

3

2/1

Cool Springs

$384,900

$377,000

97.9%

90

3

2/1

Historic Franklin

$399,900

$375,000

93.8%

85

3

3/1

Eagles Glen

$419,000

$440,000

105.0%

32

3

2/1

Leipers Fork

$425,000

$425,000

100.0%

55

3

2

Ladd Park-Carothers Cove

$446,520

$490,576

109.9%

9

4

3

Tywater Crossing

$465,664

$465,644

100.0%

1

4

3/1

Westhaven

$479,900

$514,819

107.3%

20

3

2/1

Ladd Park

$523,160

$526,598

100.7%

2

4

3

Carlisle

$554,000

$540,000

97.5%

90

3

2/1

Westhaven

$599,900

$590,000

98.3%

33

4

3/1

Ivy Glen

$619,900

$610,000

98.4%

59

5

4/1

Barrington

$659,000

$640,000

97.1%

49

3

4/1

Carronbridge

$699,900

$685,000

97.9%

12

4

3/1

Watkins Creek

$795,000

$750,000

94.3%

67

5

5

Westhaven

$899,000

$846,450

94.2%

14

4

4/1

River Landing

$1,149,000

$1,100,000

95.7%

71

5

6/1

Historic Downtown

$2,395,000

$2,275,000

95.0%

145

5

3/1

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Lifestyle Calendar

February

VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH

neo, Colton Dixon, NewSong, Thousand Foot Krutch. Featured Speaker is Tony Nolan with Special Guest Sadie Robertston of Duck Dynasty and Dancing With The Stars; Wednesday 8: A HEROES TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS featuring Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Montgom-

Tuesday 21 vs. Calgary Flames, Thursday

ery Gentry, Tanya Tucker Ricky Skaggs, Mi-

23 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday 25

chael W. Smith and others; Tuesday 14: ARI-

vs. Washington Capitals, (4 p.m.), Sunday 26

ANA GRANDE; Satuday 18: BON JOVI; Sunday

RYMAN AUDITORIUM

vs. Edmonton Oilers (4 p.m.). Face off for all

19: CHARLIE WILSON with Fantasia and John-

DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

games is 7 p.m. unless noted. Bridgestone

ny Gill. BridgestoneArena.com.

Saturday 4: A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION

Arena. 615.770.2355. Predators.nhl.com.

with CHRIS THILE; Thursday 9: LAURYN HILL

FEBRUARY 3

BROKEN BONES; 18-19: SHOVELS & ROPE;

VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH

Tuesday 21: DAN + SHAY; Wednesday 22: ZZ

THE FRANKLIN THEATRE

of Williamson County’s unique artistic talent.

TOP; 24-25: LITTLE BIG TOWN. For show-

DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN

The tour includes dozens of sites that are list-

times and ticket information visit Ryman.cm

Thursday 2: BOB SCHNEIDER; Friday 3:

ed on the National Register of Historic Places.

RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUN-

The socially-engaging event provides an op-

DER; Saturday 11: SUZY BOGGUSS - VAL-

portunity to see a sweeping variety of magnif-

ENTINE SPECIAL; Monday 13: GATEWAY

icent work that connoisseurs and novices will

MUSIC CITY ROOTS

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - CELEBRAT-

enjoy. Free trolley transportation available. 6 to

THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN

ING ENDURING COURAGE; Thursday 16:

8 p.m. DowntownFranklinTn.com.

Music City Roots is a weekly live music

JOHN COWAN with DARIN AND BROOKE

event showcasing a wide range of artists

ALDRIDGE; Friday 17: SECOND STO-

from nationally-known to under-the-radar

RY WRITERS NIGHT featuring MATRACA

and up-and-coming. Headliners in Febru-

BERG, MARSHALL CHAPMAN, EMILY SA-

EVERY SATURDAY IN FEBRUARY - 8 TO 10:30 A.M.

ary include: Wednesday 1: JOE MULLINS

LIERS and MINTON SPARKS; Saturday

NASHVILLE CARS AND COFFEE

AND THE RADIO RAMBLERS. Wednes-

18: JIM BRICKMAN; Thursday 23: AN EVE-

CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20

day 8: HAILEY WHITTERS. Wednesday

NING WITH CANDLEBOX; Friday 24: HAL

IN COOL SPRINGS

15:

22:

KETCHUM; Saturday 25: RUTHIE FOS-

Nashville Cars and Coffee meets every

NEWTOWN. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale.

TER TRIO. Check schedule for showtimes.

Saturday in the parking lot of the Carmike

MusicCityRoots.com.

615.538.2076. FranklinTheatre.com.

Cinemas Thoroughbred 20 in Cool Springs.

& GUESTS; Saturday 11: MARTINA MCBRIDE; Tuesday 14: TESLA; 16-17: ST. PAUL & THE

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN FEBRUARY

MICHAELA

ANNE.

Wednesday

FRANKLIN ART SCENE DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN This free, monthly art tour is a celebration

Exotic cars are featured on the first Saturday

FEBRUARY 2, 4, 7, 11, 12, 21, 23, 25, 26

FEBRUARY 2 THE GIFT OF MUSIC PRESENTED BY THE

hobby, exotic, specialty or any other motor-

NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOCKEY

DUSTIN J. WELLS FOUNDATION

ized piece of transportation you want others

BRIDGESTONE ARENA

RYMAN AUDITORIUM

to see. NashvilleCarsAndCoffee.com.

The Nashville Predators play nine games

Since it's inception, some of music's biggest

on home ice in February. Thursday 2 vs.

stars have played this fundraiser that bene-

Edmonton Oilers, Saturday 4 vs. Detroit

fits the W.O. Smith Music school and honors

EVERY SATURDAY IN FEBRUARY

Red Wings, Tuesday 7 vs. Vancouver Ca-

the memory of Dustin J. Wells, a gifted music

FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET

nucks, Saturday 11 vs. Florida Panthers (1

student. CHRIS DAUGHTRY headlines this

THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN

p.m.), Sunday 12 vs. Dallas Stars (5 p.m.),

year’s show. DustinWellsGiftOfMusic.com.

Shop for delicious, farm-fresh food at the

FEBRUARY ATTRACTIONS

of each month. Join the crowd or bring your

Franklin Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods changes each week through the seasons.

BRIDGESTONE ARENA

A select number of local crafts persons

DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

are on hand with unique goods for sale.

Friday 3: WINTER JAM featuring Crowder,

Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. be-

Britt Nicole, Tenth Avenue North, Andy Mi-

hind The Factory at Franklin. 615.916.1274.

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Kemp Orthodontics (615) 373-3831 kemportho.com

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EDUCATION

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O.P. Jenkins Furniture & Design (615) 628-8034 opjenkinsfurniture.com

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CertaPro Painters of Nashville (615) 503-9770 nashvillesouth.certapro.com

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Erie Insurance Eric Stewart Agency (615) 465-6072 ericinsures.com

JEWELRY

Walton's Jewelry (615) 790-0244

KITCHEN & BATH Ellen Sherwood Design (615) 376-6122

PHOTOGRAPHY

Christy Shaterian Photography (661) 549-9545 ChristyShaterianPhotography.com

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Parting Thoughts

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he was a Franklin native working at The Perch, and he was a Vanderbilt engineering student looking for a quiet spot to do his homework. She was the bubbly “coffee girl” with a contagious smile, and he was contemplative and methodical.

From the moment she met him in the fall of 2013, Savannah knew there was something she liked about Kramer. He became a frequent face at The Perch, and after a few weeks of admiring from afar, Savannah decided to approach him while he worked.

Her “hi!” was met with nothing but a blank stare. She asked him what he was working on, and after a long (and awkward) pause, he finally replied, “Uhh, homework.”

Thankfully, their interactions improved after that, and Savannah offered him coffee on the house nearly every time she saw him at work. She liked him more every time she saw him, and her hints became more and more obvious. Kramer, however, chalked it up to nothing more than great customer service. Maybe it was his math homework consuming all his brain power, but after several months, he still wasn’t catching on.

2014 rolled around, and she hadn’t seen him in a while. She reached out to tell him that The Perch missed him, and he finally asked her on a coffee date. Two weeks later, “coffee girl” and the engineer-in-the-making were an item.

They dated in Nashville for a year before Kramer proposed near the home they would call their own in the Melrose area. Their October 2015 wedding was held at the Cordelle in downtown Nashville, and wedding guests were treated to breakfast and coffee-- from The Perch, of course.

These days, you’ll still find them frequenting the many coffee shops of Nashville. Savannah dreams up illustrations for her baby clothing company, Simon + Co., while Kramer works on the other side of the table. The two just welcomed the arrival of their first child, Sadie Lou. The couple want their daughter to grow up in Franklin, just like Savannah did, so they bought a house here just before she was born.

“We’re those crazies who are moving to another town a month after the baby comes,” Savannah said.

But Sadie Lou will be raised in the same town in which her mom grew up and her parents fell in love - and still do every day - over coffee.

And for that, it’s worth all the crazy.

“We’re those crazies who are moving to another town a month after the baby comes.”

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