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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2018 PUBLISHERS

Jon Golczynski | Jon.Golczynski@LifestylePubs.com Christian Houston | Christian.Houston@LifestylePubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

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June is for the Gents WE TOLD YOU YOUR TIME WOULD COME, DIDN’T WE, GUYS? Since the May issue was all about the ladies, we thought it was only fair the June issue of Franklin Lifestyle be dedicated to the gents of our community. And now that you’ve met the female movers and shakers of the community, we’ll introduce you to some influential

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Maria Dinoia, Linda Dohse, Ashley Hutcheson, Paige Swope CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Andy Cole, Lisa Linn Manley, Peggy Weatherford

men in this month’s feature. Learn about what makes them unique and how they’re impacting the community. If you haven’t already, you’ll probably run into one—or several—of them out on the town!

As we celebrate the dads in our lives on Father’s Day, June 17, I hope you will enjoy reading a heartfelt and sentimental story about a father finding the son that he never knew he had, discovering they were working for the same company and shared the same passion for the arts and music—all while being on opposite sides of the country. It just goes to show how fate can bring unexpected joys in your life at any time, no matter where you are!

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I hope you are able to get out and enjoy the beautiful summer weather while spending time with family and friends.

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Happy Father’s Day and happy June, gents.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2018

FEATURES 16 Enjoy a Guys Night Out A Gentleman’s Guide to Williamson County’s Top Breweries

22 Men Who’ve Made a Lasting Impression Meet 5 Local Movers & Shakers

28 Music to Our Ears A Father & Son Musical Journey

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32 Jazz Musician Debbie Cunningham Songs Reflect Journey of Committed Love on New Album, ‘A Million Kisses’

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Hot Spot

28 Locally Owned 32 Inspired By 35 Realty Report 36 Lifestyle Calendar 38 Local’s Choice

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by Dr. Brady Harris, that focuses on the entire being. Skin laser therapies, weight loss, cosmetic surgery and hormone replacement therapy are just a few of the services Life offers to help its patients feel better on the inside and look better on the outside.

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AROUND TOWN event’s livestock shows and a 4-H agent with the Williamson County Fair.

The Williamson County Fair begins Friday, August 3 and runs through Saturday, August 11. Volunteer shifts are scheduled in four-hour time slots and will be coordinated with the chairman of the volunteer’s requested area of service.

Anyone interested in volunteering may email volunteers@williamsoncountyfair.org or call Chelsey McMahon at 615.504.2562.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 40TH ANNUAL FRANKLIN CLASSIC For 40 years, thousands of people have gathered

THOMPSON’S STATION EVENING FARMERS MARKET REVEALS NEW HOURS

in downtown Franklin on Labor Day to run for a good cause. Since 1998, the Franklin Classic has been the primary fundraiser for Mercy Community

Now in its eighth year, the Thompson Station

Healthcare, a comprehensive nonprofit health clinic

Farmers Market will be held weekly from 4 p.m. to 7

providing high-quality care to Middle Tennessee

p.m. on Wednesdays through July 25, featuring more

patients of all ages.

than 20 local vendors who have grown, made, baked,

The 40th Annual Franklin Classic is set for

raised and crafted their products within a 50-mile

Monday, September 3 on the Public Square in

radius of the historic Homestead Manor property.

Franklin. It will offer 5K and 10K races open to any-

Since the market will be held in the evening, guests are encouraged to create their own picnic

one, as well as a 1K Fun Run for kids. Register at FranklinClassic.ItsYourRace.com.

by bringing blankets and sampling their new goods on the lush 50-acre property. Picnic baskets filled with snacks from Homestead Manor’s restaurant, Harvest, can also be reserved ahead of time by calling the restaurant at 615.538.6113. For more information, visit TSFarmersMarket.org.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, families, small and large groups, as well as businesses and civic organizations, to help with activities throughout the fair.

“Volunteers are the heart of the Williamson County Fair and those of us on the Board are the first to say that we couldn’t do it without them,” Williamson County Fair Chairman Rogers Anderson says. “However, as we continue to grow and

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PORCHFEST RETURNS TO WESTHAVEN FOR THE SEVENTH YEAR

enhance the activities each year, we always have a

Saturday, June 16 marks the return of the Annual

need for more volunteers and committee chairmen

Westhaven PorchFest, a music and art festival unlike

to continue with our success.”

any other, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Westhaven

Serving in the role of volunteer recruitment

community in Franklin. PorchFest will include more

coordinator is Chelsey McMahon, a graduate of

than 75 performers playing on front porches in the

Independence High School who has served as

Westhaven community from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., fol-

chairman of the Junior Fair Board, co-chair for the

lowed by a concert on the lake.

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ENJOY A GUYS’ NIGHT OUT A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY’S TOP BREWERIES

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This number keeps growing each year, and Tennessee is beginning to get recognition for its part in the beer scene. With the emergence of innovative beer initiatives and creative twists on beer classics, craft breweries are now a staple in communities across the state. The following are three popular breweries in Williamson County and should most definitely be on your schedule for the next night out with the guys!

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Photo provided by Mill Creek Brewery

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Mill Creek Brewery opened in 2016 at its Nolensville location. Camille Tambunting, marketing and event manager, says the brewery serves five year-round beers, with Lil Darlin’ being the most popular. It also provides seasonal beers for summer and winter.

The brewery’s newest series is The Shield, which consists of single batches only and gives the brewers an opportunity to be creative. Camille says Mill Creek hosts many events and, although the brewery does not provide tours, the environment is very open and guests are welcome to explore.

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Jane and Chris Hartland, owners of Cool Springs Brewery, purchased the space, which was formerly Guido’s New York Pizza, in 2008. They took a year for renovations before opening in 2009 as the first microbrewery in Williamson County. Jane says Franklin’s First, a Kolsch-style beer, is one of her favorites.

The brewery typically has 10 beers on tap, including IPAs, wheat beers, a coffee stout, a coconut porter and several seasonal beers. Keeping true to the roots of the building, it also serves New York-style pizza.

BREWERY ROUND UP

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Mantra Artisan Ales, located in Franklin, opened in 2015 and offers a wide variety of beer to guests.

Jordan Sullivan, communications coordinator, says her favorite beers are the Amour Rouge and Cassis, both sours. The newest beer gaining popularity is Steel Barrel Brewery’s Raider IPA. Mantra has 28 taps, which includes a homemade fountain soda and cold brew coffee. The brewery provides tours for $10 per person, which includes a beer. Jordan says they host movie nights on Mondays, trivia on Tuesdays, a runner’s group on Thursdays, food trucks on Fridays and yoga on Saturday. Mantra is now a part of the beverage company Life is Brewing.

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Photo provided by Mill Creek Brewery Photo provided by Mill Creek Brewery

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HONDA OF COOL SPRINGS The long awaited, all new 2018 Honda Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour models have arrived at Honda of Cool Springs.

They are available in 5 different models and are completely redesigned from the road up.

The new Gold Wing model is nearly 90 pounds lighter than before, features an all new engine and an available, industry first, 7 speed automatic dual clutch transmission. Other key features include standard LED lighting, GPS navigation, Apple Car Play with Bluetooth technology, a 3 year warranty and so much more!

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T h e Pa i n S p e c i a l i st Gil Kentof Doctor of Chiropractic ON HIS CAREER As a teenager living in Jacksonville, Florida, I injured my neck and back in an auto accident and was helped by Dr. Steven Warfield, a chiropractor who was a family friend. He, along with a chiropractor I worked for in my early 20s, inspired me to pursue a career in chiropractic. I was amazed by the results I personally received, and the philosophy that the body can heal once balanced and interference on the nervous system reduced.

ON BEING A LEADER I think its important for a leader to listen! He/she must also show the team that he’s personally OK with doing what they do—doing whatever is needed to make things work: answering the phone when its busy, typing a letter and even sweeping or taking out the trash! They see a leader that leads by example and isn’t afraid to work.

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ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA | PHOTOGRAPHY PEGGY WEATHERFORD

MEN WHO’VE MADE A LASTING IMPRESSION MOVERS & SHAKERS SHARE HOW THEY DECIDED TO PURSUE THE CAREERS THEY’RE WORKING IN TODAY AND WHAT THEY THINK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTIC A LEADER SHOULD POSSESS

The G e m o l o g i st David King, Owner King Jewelers ON HIS CAREER I never had an interest in working as a gemologist. I attended the University of Pennsylvania where I studied chemistry and English literature in the hopes of attending medical school.

Instead, I ended up taking the Wharton route and worked on Wall Street after graduation. After the tragedy of September 11, 2001, I moved back home to Florida to be closer to my family and ultimately fell into the family jewelry business.

ON BEING A LEADER A leader needs to be empathetic in order to be successful. It’s important to be able to relate to people in a realistic, humane and down-to-earth manner. We sincerely care about our staff, their families and, of course, our clients more than we care about selling a diamond or watch. We are an integral part of many lives, and that makes what we do even more special on many different levels.

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MEN WHO’VE MADE A LASTING IMPRESSION (CON TI N UED)

The Promoter Andrew Vaughn Director of Marketing & Communications, Williamson County Chamber of Commerce ON HIS CAREER I don’t think I ever decided to be a marketing and communications director. I started my career in England as a journalist, which led me to being asked to run the publicity department for CMT (Country Music Television) when they had a London office. That led me to Nashville where I worked for several record labels doing marketing and then returned to content creation for Gibson Guitars. My position at Williamson Inc. allows me to use all the skills I learned for a role that I’m passionate about since I really feel we can make a difference to Williamson County.

ON BEING A LEADER A leader has to care. All the management skills in the world will mean nothing if staff do not feel valued, included and liked. We all want to belong and fit somewhere. I believe anyone working for me will feel at home and respected.

The Manager Eric Stuckey Administrator, City of Franklin ON HIS CAREER I was inspired by a public administration class taught by a city manager during my undergraduate studies, which led to me doing a master in public administration degree specifically geared to city managers from the University of Kansas. As part of the degree, I did internships in city offices.

ON BEING A LEADER Through communication and listening, a leader needs to articulate three things and give people the opportunities to address them: 1. Vision and developing this together with stakeholders. 2. Values, both of the organization and of public service to build community.

3. Understanding the environment in which we live. For Franklin, the biggest challenge is response to growth while preserving its traditional characteristics.

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The Dad Charlie Jess Owner, Cool Springs Powersports ON HIS CAREER I actually stumbled across my career path by accident. After many years in the luxury segment of the automotive industry, I was recruited by the owner of a Harley-Davidson franchise. He needed someone to implement sales processes within his existing operation. With the collaboration of others, that business developed and grew to a level beyond expectations. Years later, he sold the business and that ultimately guided me to Cool Springs Powersports.

ON BEING A LEADER Through the years, my leadership style has evolved. Earlier in my career, I confused leadership with exemplifying authority. This style created many problems as well. While there is no imperfect management style, I have found, a coaching style of management yields greater results. Communication is the single most important characteristic a leader can possess. An effective leader communicates well, sets realistic goals and does so while demonstrating character and integrity.

Photo by Teresa Ginn

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MUSIC TO OUR EARS A FATHER AND THE SON HE NEVER KNEW HE HAD WERE BROUGHT TOGETHER BY MUSIC

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“I THOUGHT IT WAS A REALLY NEAT THING WHEN MY PARENTS TOLD ME I WAS ADOPTED THAT THEY CHOSE ME. I HAD A GREAT UPBRINGING, AND AM ALSO VERY GRATEFUL FOR THIS STORYBOOK ENDING IN FINDING MY BIOLOGICAL FAMILY.” -ROBERT KLINGBEIL

He asked his vice president and owner if they knew a Tony Thomas, and, ironically enough, they both knew Tony when he worked for Sherman Clay. Bingo.

By this time, Tony had left Sherman Clay and moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, in 2008. His father had just passed away, and as he was leaving the mortuary where he had been planning his dad’s funeral, his phone rang. The conversation went something like this: Tony – “Hello?”

Robert – “Hi, my name is Robert Klingbeil. I’m with Amro Music in Memphis.”

Tony – “Okay. How can I help you?”

Robert – “I have a random question. Did you ever hang out with a girl named Kathy Boone back in the ‘70s?”

Tony – “I haven’t heard that name in a while, but yes, I did.

Why do you ask?”

Robert – I told him that Kathy was my biological mother and

“MUSIC IS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF MANKIND.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow No truer words have ever been spoken, especially given the fact that music is the precise reason Tony Thomas and his biological son, Robert Klingbeil—who he never knew existed until eight years ago—were reunited.

Robert’s biological mother, Kathy, and biological father, Tony, attended high school together in Southern California.

“Tony never knew she was pregnant,” Robert says. “Kathy’s

then said, “I believe you’re my biological dad.”

Tony – “That can’t be. Kathy and I didn’t have any children.” But after listening to Robert’s response, I realized he may be right.

Tony said it would be prudent for them to get paternity tests.

This phone call took place in early 2010,” Tony says. “About three weeks later Robert called, confirming the positive results.”

How fitting that their first meeting was at a piano store in Atlanta.

“Finding out I have a biological son within days of losing my father—I was a bit overwhelmed, to say the least,” Tony says.

family made the decision that her pregnancy would be kept

From this point forward, Tony and Robert talked almost every day.

secret, and the baby given up for adoption.

This story wouldn’t be complete unless without mentioning

“I thought it was a really neat thing when my parents told me

Brandon Herrenbruck, vice president at Steinway Piano Gallery

I was adopted—that they chose me. I had a great upbringing,

in Nashville. Both men knew Brandon and ended up accepting

and am also very grateful for this storybook ending in finding my

jobs offers from him and moving to Nashville, where they now

biological family.”

work together at Steinway.

Robert received his masters in piano performance—a path he didn’t set out to take.

“I intended to study biology in college, then go to medical

Determination. Resilience. Fate. Call it what you will. It is an incredible story how a father and son reunited under the most extraordinary of circumstances. This is, indeed, music to our ears.

school,” he says. “But after much soul-searching, I declared my major in music.”

After graduating, Robert worked at Amro Music in Memphis, a Steinway piano dealership. Tony was working for Sherman Clay in Southern California—ironically enough the largest Steinway piano distributor in the United States.

In 2009, when Robert and his wife, Kelly, were expecting

FAMILY IS LIKE MUSIC …

their first child, they decided to try to find his biological father.

SOME HIGH NOTES,

From conversations with the maternal side of his family, Robert knew his biological mother’s name, and his aunt mentioned Tony worked at a music store in Southern California.

“This was my big aha moment,” Robert says.

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JA ZZ MUSICI AN DEBBIE CUNNINGH AM SONGS REFLECT JOURNEY OF COMMITTED LOVE ON NEW ALBUM, ‘A MILLION KISSES’ ARTICLE PAIGE SWOPE AND MARIA DINOIA DEBBIE CUNNINGHAM IS A SUCCESSFUL JAZZ SINGER AND SONGWRITER. “A Million Kisses,” her latest album, is designed as an inspiration for couples to stay in love. The concept is that it takes a lifetime to get a million kisses, which correlates to her message of encouragement for couples to share a lifetime of love.

Early next year, the first-time author will release Dancing in the Kitchen: Hope and Help for Staying in Love. The book is an extension of the album and also about the journey and celebration of committed love. She shares stories behind the songs from “A Million Kisses” and her own marriage experience through struggles of grief and her daughter’s unexpected health issue. She weaves in stories of other couples that have stayed together through infidelity, terminal illness, loss, infertility, addiction and even the journey of an arranged marriage.

For more information, visit DebbieCunninghamJazz.com.

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what she says what she says “You’re always on the phone.”

what she means

“We never go out anymore.”

what she means “I want to reconnect with you.”

Listen to: “Do What Lovers Do” about

“I’m feeling ignored.”

making your romance intentional, with

Listen to: “Stay in Love” about not

lyrics like, “Pull me closer when we

letting little things come between you.

dance, we can’t forget the romance.”

“I think marriage is so much like dancing. By the time you learn the steps, the music changes and there is another dance to learn—all while trying not to step on your partner’s toes,” Debbie says. “It is fun, but it does require practice and patience to get

what she says

better! However, when you finally get to the point where the two of you are gliding across the floor and moving at the right pace and in the same direc-

“I’m hurt you forgot our anniversary.”

tion, it can be the most exhilarating experience you have ever known.”

what she says

what she means “I want to be valued enough that you make an effort to remember.”

Listen to: “Will You Dance?” about learning to adjust through the chang-

“You never listen to me.”

ing seasons of life, with lyrics like, “Can we learn to step together and move across the floor.”

what she means “I feel invisible.”

Listen to: “Do You Love Me” about learning to really listen to what’s actually being communicated, with lyrics like, “Will you love me forever and take the time to ask what hides behind the mask.”

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35

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42

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4

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$745,900

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11

4

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Blossom Park

$699,900

$699,900

100%

28

4

4.5

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$668,000

$668,000

100%

180

5

4.5

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$625,000

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37

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3.5

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Westhaven

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95%

17

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2.5

Monticello

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98%

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3

2

Meadowgreen Acres

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$389,900

100%

49

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Riverview Park

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$354,450

98%

3

3

2.5

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$320,000

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10

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Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury will host its annual Hammers & High Heels event. It will feature a

cocktail reception with handcrafted cocktails; gourmet

buffet and silent auction with original artwork, special-

ty items, restaurant gift certificates, travel packages, signed memorabilia and more; delectable desserts;

The “Live 80s X-Perience” dance party music by Rubiks Groove; and a VIP lounge. For tickets and more information, visit HFHWM.org.

2 PAUL ALDRICH & FRIENDS COMEDY NIGHT Generations Church

Join comedians Robert G Lee and Daren Streblow, and host Paul Aldrich for a night of family-friendly fun!

Tickets on sale at AttendStar.com. $20 in advance, $55 per family or $25 at the door. 408 Church St., Franklin TN 37064

16 7TH ANNUAL DRIVE 4 DINGER CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, DINNER & AUCTION Vanderbilt Legends Club

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16 PORCHFEST Westhaven

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LO C A L F I R E F I G H T E R TO M L O S C H I AV O A N D 4 - Y E A R OLD SON, SAL , SHARE T H E I R FAV O R I T E H A U N T S 05

ONCE AN ASPIRING MUSICIAN, TOM FOUND HIS CALLING FOLLOWING IN THE HEROIC FOOTSTEPS OF BOTH GRANDFATHERS AND TWO UNCLES

SON’S FAVORITE THINGS:

DAD’S FAVORITE THINGS:

01 Fave local eatery: MafiaOza’s

05 Fave place to hang with

or Mellow Mushroom

friends: Froggy & Jeffro’s

02 Fave place to hang with

06 Fave local eatery: The bar

friends: Chick-Fil-A

at Burger Up Cool Springs

03 Fave outdoor activity:

07 Fave outdoor activity: Kayaking

06 Riding bikes in the neighborhood because his “neighborhood is the best.”

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THEY BOTH LIKE: 04 Fave outdoor spot: Any place with a creek

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