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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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Food, Fall, and Fun! HEY, FOODIES—WE HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY! October brings us our most delicious issue of the year, chock-full of the most craveable dishes and drinks and local spots that Franklin and Leiper's Fork have to offer.

The photos alone are enough to have you licking your chops or toasting with your favorite drink!

We also included a few new recipes for you to try at home, whether you’re cooking for just you and your family or for a table full of hungry guests. Food brings us all together, and we couldn’t be luckier when it comes to the amazing dining options we have right here in our area. We think you’ll agree when you flip through these delicious pages!

Of course October also means fall, Halloween, and perfect outdoor weather. We

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have included a few ideas to get you outside, or inspire the decorator in you.

Finally, we sit down with Franklin's own Mayor Ken Moore who serves our community with such a gentle heart.

As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 52 Danica Patrick From Racing Cars to Making Wine

58 Live and Dine in Style Dining Room Chic

84 Franklin’s Spice of Life Hollie Rollins’ Savory Main Street Store

104 Dahlonega, Georgia A Perfect Fall Road Trip

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DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

22 Around Town 34 Local Experiences 38 Trend Setter 42 Inspired By 46 Food & Wine 72 Healthy Lifestyle 76 Culinary Creations

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80 Hot Spot 84 Locally Owned 90 Driver’s Notebook 94 Locals Only 98 Local Limelight 104 Road Trip 110 Financial Buzz 114 Our Town 116 DIY 118 Lifestyle Calendar 122 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

Purple Butterfly Open House Purple Butterfly expanded their store and shared a 25% discount with clients and friends of the store during a recent open house event sharing their new and improved space. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA LINN MANLEY

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Market Her Collective615, a Nashville co-working community organization hosted MarketHer, a modern co-op market that showcased femaleowned businesses. Guests were invited to shop, network and support women in business. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIA DINOIA

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Heritage Foundation’s Heritage Ball Patron’s Party The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County held the Heritage Ball Patron’s Party at the home of Senator Bill and Tracy Frist. The evening's highlights included Country star Josh Turner being named entertainer for the ball, presenting the Foundation’s Tracy Frist Legacy Award to award-winning and internationally recognized fine art photographer Jack Spencer and presenting the Patron's award to Sondra Morris.

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PURPLE BUTTERFLY EXPANDS Purple Butterfly, a unique children's boutique at 142 2nd Avenue 22

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North in Downtown Franklin, is pleased to announce its reopening following a remodeling to improve the shopping experience. They've opened up the apparel section, enhanced

the shoe

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GRAND OPENING OF DRY EYE CENTER Dry Eye Center of Brentwood announces the opening of a stateof-the-art boutique, blepharitits and dry eye center. James Rynerson, MD uses a new cutting-edge protocol to finally fix the source of the disease…no artificial tears, no expensive prescriptions, no more daily suffering from red, irritated eyes. This unique practice is the first of its kind in the country that actually fixes dry eye and blepharitis.

Recent discoveries reveal that dry eye disease is a form of blepharitis, a chronic inflammatory condition caused by a bacterial biofilm that accumulates on everyone's eyelids to some degree. If this biofilm can be eliminated, the glands that make our tears can recover and symptoms can be eliminated.

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AROUND TOWN Featuring TrackMan golf systems technology, the club offers six simulators and 60-plus golf courses in 7,900 square feet of space.

With a members' lounge and VIP entrance, the location has a large bar and kitchen near an event space for parties and tournaments.

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HERITAGE FOUNDATION NAMES OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF HERITAGE BALL The

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After years of supporting the black tie fundraiser, Vanderbilt Health has stepped up their participation as the largest underwriter of the event to be held Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park.

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AROUND TOWN on the economic impact of tourism and was one of 10 counties across the state to suffer a decline of at least 30% in 2020. Despite the effects of COVID-19, efforts to promote outdoor travel and expanded domestic road trip opportunities helped Williamson County, and Tennessee, outperform the national average decline of 42%.

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FOODIE DURING THE HARVEST SEASON, OUR FOODIE COMMUNITY IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING. From family-friendly outings to pumpkin patches and apple orchards to adults-only wine tastings and seasonal dinners, our city has plenty to offer during this time of year. Compiled and written by Dawn Burns

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6211 Patton Road Arrington, TN + Diskin Cider offers cider flights with flavors like blackberry, prickly pear and strawberry-lime.

1235 Martin St Nashville, TN + Tailgate Brewery makes for a family-friendly night out with pizza, outdoor seating and you can even bring your dogs!

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS + Stop by Merridees for their warm Campfire Latte.

110 4th Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064 Franklin, TN + At Reed’s Produce Stand, you’ll find pumpkins, mums, apple cider and peanuts to roast.

342 4th Ave N, Franklin, TN + Warm up on a chilly fall day with the Grilled Cheeserie and a bowl of tomato soup.

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328 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN + Common Bond Cocktail at True Food Kitchen is like fall in a cup!

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FALL ACTIVITIES + Cheekwood: Celebrate all things fall with chrysanthemums, scarecrow garden, Pumpkin House and Patch, Halloween Pooch Parade and more throughout the season.

1200 Forrest Park Dr Nashville, TN + Honeysuckle Hill: Country Music Corn Maze, Pumpkin Train, hillbilly pig races, pumpkin patch, kettle corn, caramel apples, zipline adventure park and much more!

1765 Martins Chapel Church Rd Springfield, TN + Lucky Ladd: Pumpkin Patch, corn maze, apple cider, caramel popcorn, farm animals, children’s games and activities.

4374 Rocky Glade Road Eagleville, TN + Gentry’s Farm: Pumpkin Patch, hay rides, corn maze, seasonal treats.

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TREND SETTER

queen of halloween

Photo by: Whitney Cadavid Photography

FOR

FRANKLIN

RESIDENT

JENNA

RATLIFF,

OCTOBER BRINGS HER FAVORITE DECORATING HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN. As a youngster, her mom made it a point “to take me to do everything Fall. It was so exciting and fun. I just developed a love for it.”

It was on one of these shopping trips that Jenna 3. The entry hall decor is filled with seasonal signage,

rating ideas just come to her and she goes all out. Why?

pillows, a collection of pumpkins and paper bats. The

“Because why not? I get to share it with people” and

low-cost, easy to hang paper bats make a huge impact

that makes the hard work worth it.

in any space.

Her approach to Halloween decorating is simple “If I see it and I LOVE it, I will get it. I focus on none of the

4. Even the smallest spaces are not overlooked. Simple

scary stuff - it’s all for fun.” While her style has evolved

and inexpensive Halloween decor can be added to

over time, her love of all things Halloween has never

any space. The plaid rug, witch’s broom, a Halloween

changed. “There is nothing that I don’t love that I do.”

wreath, and witch’s hat transform this everyday closet

Many

follow

Jenna

on

Instagram

space to a Halloween showcase.

(@AtHomeWithJenna) to see her Halloween decor.

Here are a few of her favorites…

5. Mixing everyday items with Halloween decor is yet another easy and inexpensive way Jenna decorates.

1. The life-size skeletons are Jenna’s favorite deco-

With the addition of a simple Halloween banner, foam

ration. “If I didn’t have them out, it just wouldn’t feel

pumpkins, fall leaves, and swapping out the framed

right.” Jenna has one skeleton for each family member

canvas print, this dining room is ready for Halloween.

including her two dogs! Fall themed pillows and signage complete the look.

6. The use of corn stalks, mums, and pumpkins purchased and picked locally at The Franklin Farmers

2. Additional must-have decor includes the large spi-

market, along with skulls, tomb stones, a playful orange

ders which have been staged in various rooms. This

and black welcome mat, and seasonal wreaths, make

year the spiders are taking up residence in the family

the outside entry a sight to behold. In the evening,

room. Large canvas prints, switched out seasonally,

the candle lit jack-o-lantern luminaries and the front

and kid-friendly decor like the orange pillows, makes

door orange mini lights twinkle as the family anxiously

this a friendly Halloween gathering space.

awaits trick or treaters.

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ARTICLE KAREN CREASON

living up to that moniker ever since. Her unique deco-

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INSPIRED BY ARTICLE KAREN CREASON | PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN SABELLICO

A WA L K T O REMEMBER LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY, OUTDOOR, AND SOCIALLY-DISTANT ACTIVITY? Look no further than your local cemetery and volunteer to become a “Graver.” Wait! What? Walk around a cemetery? It is not as macabre as it seems. Gravers are volunteers who visit cemeteries to research, clean, transcribe, photograph and document graves, cenotaphs, and burial sites for Find A Grave. Gravers upload the information and photographs to a memorial they create on the Find A Grave website. Find A Grave, the world’s largest gravesite collection, is an online virtual cemetery (think Facebook for the deceased) with over 190 million documented burial sites from more than 244 countries and more than 100 million photo-

A cemetery is often quiet, serene and peaceful. The well-mani-

graphs. Attempting to “document the resting place

cured space provides a safe walking course and most gravers walk

of everyone who has died,” Find A Grave boasts

an average of 3-4 miles per visit. Many gravers listen to music or

over one million registered users who add more

books as they scour the cemetery searching for headstones.

than 50,000 memorials and burial sites each day,

How can I get involved? Go to FindAGrave.com and sign up to

But why? For some, who may live too far to visit

become a member and graver for free. Simply add your location

their loved ones burial site, memorials on Find A

and how far you are willing to travel to fulfill requests. Requests

Grave provide links to their past including infor-

will be sent to your email but you do not have to accept every

mation on relatives who may be buried nearby.

request. If unclaimed after 3 days, the request goes public on

Memorials also provide documentation for gene-

the Find A Grave website for others to research. You can also

alogical research. Preservationists, historians, and

volunteer to photograph portions of a cemetery as you have

military buffs also rely on gravers for accurate doc-

time. Once you have been approved for membership, you are also

umented burial information. “Tombstone Tourists”

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Step outside your comfort zone, join Find A Grave, help others, and get walking!

Some gravers enjoy the rich history of grave marker symbolism, others seek to learn more about the traditions of the cemetery (the meaning of coins placed on military headstones, rocks placed on headstones, etc.) but all enjoy the outdoor exercise as they walk to remember and reflect.

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FOOD & WINE

ARTICLE BRIANNA MELANSON

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WINE PAIRING?

DUO ARE ENDING THE STIGMA THAT WINE

TJ: Lately we’ve been doing Trader Joe’s Green

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The husband and wife team use a realistic approach

olives, crackers and nuts. We like it with bubbles.

by showcasing excellent, unique bottles of wine

Kelsey: It’s good with a Pinot Noir, too. Food can

usually well under $30. They have been reviewing

really change the way wine tastes, so it’s always

wine since the beginning of 2020 and have become

important to try without food first. That’s why we have

an excellent resource for the Franklin and Leipers

people try crackers in between wines at tastings.

Fork community looking for quality, affordable wine.

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WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE VINEYARD

makers, and tours of vineyards, they give their edu-

TO VISIT IN YOUR TRAVELS SO FAR?

cated, honest advice on what to sip, where to find

TJ: Chateau Elan in Georgia is phenomenal. The

it, and what to pair it with. What started with curat-

winemaker there, Simone Bergese, is from Italy and

ing the wine and cheese order for the Green Hills

takes an Italian wine making approach.

Trader Joe’s, resulted in the couple pursuing their

Kelsey: He has something for everybody there.

passion for the wine industry and working full-time

Sweet wines, in between, and then some $200 bot-

with Wines in the Fork.

tles that are just fabulous. He sent us some wine, so that’s what got us starting to go to wineries in

HOW DID YOU BECOME THE NASHVILLE

Georgia. We eventually want to go to Virginia and

WINE DUO?

Texas because they’re doing amazing things with

TJ: We came up with an idea to start an

wine too.

Instagram page where we’d take a picture of a wine bottle and talk about it for Trader Joe’s.

WHAT IS YOUR INVOLVEMENT WITH WINES IN

We were drinking a new bottle every night for a

THE FORK?

point of reference. We’d write descriptions like

Kelsey: One of our friends suggested we go to

‘this wine has notes of cherry and pomegranate’

the new Vintage Winery in Columbia, Tennessee. So

to intrigue people. People go to the store and

we set up an interview with the owner James Evans,

have no idea what to look for, they just want to

put our kids in the car and drove out there in the

know if it’s good. When we worked at Trader Joe’s

snow. A lot of the wines there reminded us of the

we made guitar picks that said “TJ & Kelsey’s

ones we were trying in Georgia. You could tell it's

Pick” to put on the wines we liked so our follow-

sustainably farmed.

ers could easily find them.

TJ: He was impressed with what we knew, so he offered me a job to manage his tasting room, Wines in the Fork, in Leiper’s Fork. Then Kelsey was brought on full time going between both of the locations. She also handles social media for Vintage Winery. We’re busy, but we love what we do.

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TJ AND KELSEY OF THE NASHVILLE WINE

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO? Kelsey: Our favorite thing to come out of all of this has been the community we’ve built locally. Customers would come in and just look for us. We wanted to start in Nashville and Franklin and then build it out from there. Now people who are coming to Wines in the Fork are people who have followed our Instagram from the beginning. It just has come full circle.

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EVEN BEFORE DANICA PATRICK RETIRED FROM THE RACING CIRCUIT, SHE WAS EXPLORING ONE OF HER PASSIONS: WINE. "I went to Napa Valley back in 2006 – it was a trip filled with great food and private wine tasting tours and I’d never done that before. I just had so much admiration and respect for the process of making wine. Then not quite two years later, I purchased a Napa property, 24 acres of grapes. Not a lot of time went by from having my own private tasting to owning my own vineyard. I guess I'm an entrepreneur - I have an idea for something and all of a sudden it becomes real. It was that simple."

Patrick is anything but simple. "I named my vineyard Somnium, which means “dream” in Latin, because I thought owning my own winery was something that would just be a dream, but it became a reality." Vineyard development began with Cabernet Sauvignon in 2011 and continued until 2014 when Danica discovered the glories of Cabernet Franc, also planted on the estate property. In 2020 she

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hired a new head winemaker and wanted to create a new Rose`, making Provence her next adventure.

Provence is one of the oldest wine-producing regions

in

France.

Patrick

explains, "There are different rules in America versus other countries – things they can add, things they can put on the label. Provence favors more traditional winemaking." She continues, "There are thousands and thousands of varieties of grapes and three-five different grapes in the rose,` a proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot and Caladac. "I really just enjoy wine and fell in love with the process and what really goes in to making it."

Is there any part of her that misses racing? Patrick responds, "No. I’m really happy. I’m having so much fun now. After I retired, just the idea of planning a weekend three months out was like 'Wow!' But I do find myself every now and again giving it a little gas in a road car."

Patrick has really nourished her entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to her winery, she authored a book, gives inspirational speeches and hosts a podcast. Pretty Intense, a term she says describes her. "I have three big buckets of my life I spend a lot of time on - mind, mentalness and food.” Her guests are a diverse group, but reveals "the core is really about how things can help us as human beings evolve, grow and step in to our own power and our own awareness of who we really are. How to write the script for our life."

Surely, Patrick has ways she likes to unwind. "I love to go for a walk. It’s a really great way to unwind. Yoga. Working out.

It’s the only thing I do that shuts my brain off from everything else." She continues, "I love to go on trips and get some culture.

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Spending time with really high quality people

And while Patrick doesn't live here, she

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says Nashville is a great city. “It's a fun place.

live and having deep conversations. Good friends,

Tennessee has a lot of offer. Nashville is the

good family, good connections – a great way to

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ARTICLE SUE BALDANI

YEARS AGO, DINING ROOMS WERE OFTEN

and friends to eat, play games, and socialize. They have

FORMAL

also functioned as classrooms and offices.

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FOR COMPANY AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS. Today,

Patti was always talented at seeing how she could

people want to take full advantage of all the space in

make a space look, feel and function better. After obtain-

their homes and need dining rooms that are comfortable

ing her B.A. and M.A. in interior design, and then spend-

and inviting for the entire family.

ing almost 20 years working at other architectural and

“Clients often want something more casual, but they

design firms, she decided to go out on her own. An Inside

still want a touch of formality and a touch of glam to

Job Interior Design was founded in Nashville two years

make it a little more special,” says Patti Lynn Sharp,

ago. “We offer space planning, remodels, renovations –

owner of An Inside Job Interior Design. “For example, the

everything from start to finish,” says Patti. Whether an

table itself might be a glorified farmhouse table, but then

entire house or a one-room remodel, she works closely

when we pair that with fully upholstered chairs, it feels

with her clients to understand first how they live, and

more glamorous.”

then designs plans from there. Most of her clients live in

Many people have shied away from upholstered

Brentwood and Franklin.

chairs in the past for fear that they would become worn

Her studio is located in a dedicated building on her

and stained. However, the materials used these days are

farm, where she lives with her husband Wayne. “I have

high-performance fabrics that hold up well and can be

this crazy double life,” says Patti. “We have a farm in

easily cleaned. Slipcovers are also popular, says Patti,

Centerville, which is about an hour west of Nashville,

since they can be taken off, laundered and replaced.

and we’re raising alpacas and growing vegetables.

In addition to the table and chairs mentioned above, adding a simple chandelier and a pretty flower arrange-

Fridays are saved for harvesting, and on Saturdays, I head to the local farmer’s market to sell our produce.”

ment can create a beautiful space to entertain your

She is also developing a line of home goods with pillows,

guests. But this same room can also be used by kids

throws, blankets and more which will be made from the

for doing homework and hanging out with their friends.

very fine and soft fiber from her Suri alpacas. You can see

Over the past year and a half, dining rooms have

many photos of Patti’s designs, and of course, her ador-

become especially popular places to gather with family

able alpacas, on Facebook at @aninsidejobinteriordesign.

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BISCUIT LOVE IS A BREAKFAST LOVER’S DREAM ARTICLE BUFFIE BARIL | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY LOVELY FRANKLIN

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POPULAR THEIR BRAND OF DELICIOUS-

house was a venue and bed and breakfast

NESS WOULD BECOME. Biscuit Love has

called Lillie Belle’s. Karl says, “We heard it

grown to three Middle Tennessee locations.

was going up for sale. We always loved the

You can grab their lighthearted take on

home and what it represented in Franklin.

Southern brunch food at their Nashville loca-

Since we started in Franklin, we thought it

tions in The Gulch or Hillsboro Village. But

would be a good place to position ourselves

our favorite location is in Downtown Franklin

in to the community.”

of course.

Karl says, “We make everything from

Housed in the beautiful Corn house

scratch. Everything is fresh. We work with as

with Queen Anne style architecture, it was

many local and regional farmers and vendors

rebuilt in 1892 after the original home con-

as we can, and the recipes are all from my

structed by a Confederate soldier burned.

childhood – family recipes, recipes inspired

The Charlie Corn family purchased it in

by what my grandmother used to make.”

the 1920s and lived there for 60 years. This wealthy Franklin family was the owner of

Throughout its journey from food truck to

brick-and-mortar, Biscuit

Love has

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remained steadfast in its commitment to sourcing from local purveyors like Bear Creek Sausage, Benton’s Bacon, Tennessee Real Milk, and Muletown Coffee.

In 2015, Bon Appétit named the East Nasty “The Best Sandwich in America.” This is high praise coming from the nation’s highly acclaimed food magazine. They remarked on their #1 pick, “East Nasty is a slightly-crunchy-on-the-exterior, fluffy, buttery biscuit topped with a ridiculously good piece of fried chicken, which is swaddled in rich sausage gravy, then topped with (you guessed it) the other half of the biscuit. Is it insane to even call this a sandwich?

Definitely—that’s why we love it.”

“We are very grateful to everybody who has helped us get to where we are. Because of the goodness of the food community we’re a part of, we’ve received a lot of support. Our Franklin location has a good mix of tourists and locals.”

When asked about what he loved about Franklin, Karl replied, “I love the loyalty to the community. They have really done a good job embracing the history and leaving the old homes while integrating new into it." BiscuitLove.com

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to arm your security system if you have one. For more robust security protection we suggest automated lighting. Lights can turn on and off automatically so it will look like you’re at home when you’re not. You can also have them scheduled to turn on [and] off at different times so that people can’t detect a pattern.”

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AND PROTECTED. Her dad Larry Matson and uncle Mike Matson

doorbell,” she advises. “In a way it is self-monitored, but it’s great

started their family business Matson Alarm, which Purtz calls a

because if you are away from home, you can see who is coming

“labor of love.” The two brothers built the company just after gradu-

to your house. For commercial customers, video monitoring is so

ating high school back in 1974, upon seeing a need for home secu-

helpful, especially for our clients who have large properties. We can

rity where they lived in Fresno, CA. Discovering her passion was

tell if there is actually an intruder on the premises or if it was just

in the family business, Purtz followed in their footsteps and joined

an animal setting off the alarm. It greatly reduces the need for us to

the team after getting her degree from the University of Southern

call our clients in the middle of the night for a potential false alarm!”

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Matson Alarm not only provides products and security systems that will keep homes and businesses safe, they also strive to bring solutions that simplify customers’ lives, all while complementing a space’s style. “We are a security company that combines lifestyle products and ease of use aspects into security protection,” she explains. “It’s all about making customers’ lives easier through convenience and comfort. Our systems are very user-friendly. For example, scenes can be set so that at the push of a button lights are dimmed throughout the house, doors lock, and the security system is armed. These customizations are unique and based on each customer’s wants and needs.”

Products including light switches, door locks, and video doorbells are just some of the many items that can be customized with different style and color options to match any décor. “A true home automation system should be seamless and that includes the design of it,” she explains. “We offer different styles and colors on many of our products because every customer’s home is unique with a different style or décor, and we want our systems to integrate into the home’s aesthetic.” When it comes to what you can do to protect your property--especially when traveling during the holiday season--Purtz has some helpful reminders and suggestions. “The simplest security tip is to keep your doors and windows locked!” she says. “The next is

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+ 1 c cubed sweet potatoes + 1/4 c sweet peppers + 1/4 c green onions + 1/8 c chopped cilantro + 3-4 garlic cloves minced

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CULINARY CREATIONS

T he Butcher Block: A Mot her Daugt her Tea m ARTICLE ED ATLAS

WHAT BEGAN AS A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY QUICKLY BECAME A PASSION THAT’S SHARED WITH A LEGION OF FANS FROM THROUGHOUT WILLIAMSON COUNTY AND BEYOND. The Butcher Block is the antithesis of the meat department in the large grocery store that’s around the block from your home. That’s why customers are going out of their way for the unique experience and exceptional products and services offered by the mother-daughter tandem of owners Kim and Emily. “We source from smaller farms so we know our suppliers and that means we’re able to offer products that are consistently of the highest quality,” says Kim. “We can make recommendations based on a customer’s specific request and they can taste the difference.”

Among the featured items are beef and pork from Creekstone Farms. Creekstone, which supplies many high-end steakhouses, is known for its humane treatment of livestock.

Kim and Emily purchased The Butcher Block from the original owners in 2016 and the store has operated from its current location for 19 years. Kim brings her years of corporate retail experience to the operation. Emily came in as store manager but transitioned to the butcher side of operations. “Everything is handcrafted on site,” says Emily.

“People plan their entire meal around the meat that they buy. We don’t take it lightly.”

In addition to beef and pork, The Butcher Block sells poultry, fresh seafood and frozen sandwiches-to-go (the store does a robust lunch business) and pantry items.

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Emily

GRILLING THE PERFECT STEAK Here are some simple steak grilling tips from Emily at The Butcher Block:

+ Start with 4-5 steaks. (Emily recommends ribeye steaks from Creekstone Farms.)

+ Place your steaks on a sheet pan and rub them with a good olive oil.

+ Let them rest for an hour at room temperature, turning over after 30 minutes.

+ Next, cover them with about ¾ of a bottle of Rolling Rock Pale Ale.

+ Drink whatever’s leftover! + Let steaks rest for another hour at room temperature, again turning over after 30 minutes.

+ Season the steaks with The Butcher Block’s Robust Ribeye Steak Seasoning.

+ Then it’s time to place the steaks on a hot grill. + Emily recommends grilling to an internal temperature of 125 degrees for medium rare.

+ Remove the steaks from the grill and let stand for 5-10 minutes.

Photo by Ed Atlas

+ Perfection! Enjoy!

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HOT SPOT

WITH A FRESH AND CUSTOMIZABLE MENU, CORELIFE EATERY TRULY HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE FOR HUSBAND-AND-WIFE DUO SCOTT AND KELSEY SEARLES, OPENING CORELIFE EATERY LOCATIONS IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE WAS THE PERFECT PASSION PROJECT. With Scott’s experience in the restaurant world and Kelsey’s passion for health and wellness as a personal trainer and fitness instructor, the couple has loved bringing healthy, delicious and convenient dishes to the Franklin community.

Moving from upstate New York, they could have chosen anywhere to open locations of the fast-casual chain, but as soon as they found Franklin, they knew it was the perfect place to raise their daughter. “We kind of took a year looking around the country, discovered Franklin and just really fell in love with it,” says Kelsey. A few short years after opening Tennessee’s first CoreLife Eatery in Murfreesboro, they established the Franklin location in October of 2020 just as soon as they found the right spot.

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The restaurant’s “whole food concept” aims to bring menu items that not only taste delicious, but fuel cus-

and tacos. Made from good-for-you ingredients that

tomers with all of the best ingredients to power their day.

are free of GMO’s, trans fats, artificial colors, sweet-

With a wide variety of options and ways to customize

eners and other artificial additives, CoreLife Eatery

any meal, customers can choose from CoreLife Eatery’s

serves meals that customers can feel good about

expertly crafted dishes or get creative and dream up

eating. Their delicious food pairs perfectly with their

their very own customized bowl.

unique handcrafted beverages which are packed with

Everything served at CoreLife Eatery is made from

natural, fresh flavors. With customizable dishes, many

scratch, including all their dressings, sauces and broths

vegetarian and vegan options and most menu items

that make up their variety of menu items including sal-

being gluten free, there is truly something for every-

ads, grain bowls, rice bowls, taco bowls, broth bowls,

body at CoreLife Eatery.

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CORELIFE

ARTICLE LISA VALENTINE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

1.

For those looking to dine in, CoreLife Eatery offers a fresh and trendy dining room. On those perfect weather days, customers can grab a spot under an umbrella-covered table on the patio to enjoy!

2.

CoreLife Eatery has a menu of unique, fresh, handcrafted beverages that are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. One popular beverage is their Handcrafted Beet Lemonade, which they make from scratch with beets that are juiced in house.

3.

One of the most popular menu items at the Franklin location is the Greek Chicken & Quinoa Greens & Grains Bowl. This Mediterranean inspired bowl is made with grilled chicken, chopped romaine, falafel, tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta. Order it traditional or customize it.

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LOCALLY OWNED

FRANKLIN’S

SPICE

OF LIFE

SUGAR

AND

SPICE

AND

EVERYTHING

She set out on a hunt for them but left

NICE – THAT’S WHAT SAVORY SPICE SHOP

every grocery store she visited emp-

IS MADE OF. Seriously. As soon as you open the

ty-handed. After finally finding them and

door, you’re welcomed inside by the delicious aro-

several other spices and seasonings that

mas of spices and the friendly faces of the crew

she loved on the Savory Spice Shop web-

including the charming owner Hollie Rollins.

site, she came across a button that asked

“We started the store because my husband

“Should there be a Savory Spice Shop in

wanted a corned beef sandwich,” Hollie humor-

your home town?” “Oh, yes, there should

ously explained. Before it opened, Hollie was a

be,” Hollie thought. Click! By October

wife and mother who liked to cook. She wanted

2013, Franklin, Tennessee had its very

to take on corned beef herself, but the recipe

own Savory Spice Shop, complete with

included one elusive ingredient – juniper berries.

juniper berries.

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Memphis Rib Rub – Add the flavor of true Memphis barbecue to your next cookout.

Santa Maria Sea Salted BBQ Rub – A peppery and garlicy rub to try on beef, chicken, ribs, vegetables or potatoes.

Kansas City Strip Steak Seasoning – Sweet and salty addition to meat, poultry or even whitefish.

Smoky Mountain Sprinkle – A sweet and flavorful topping to enjoy on popcorn, coffee or other desserts.

Franklin Five Points Spice – This blend of flavors enhances everything from meat to sweet potatoes.

Juniper Berries

There’s no need for anyone else to ever hunt for

Sprinkle, a mixture of honey powder, cocoa powder

spices all over town again. With over 400 spices and

and hickory smoked salt, which is delicious on top

seasonings, if you need it, Savory Spice Shop has it.

of popcorn or coffee.

They are all GMO-free, and most are gluten-free.

Want to try something new for dinner one

Any food allergens are labeled on the packaging. If

night? The Spice ‘N Easy packets are a quick way

the multitude of spices isn’t enough, the store is full

to create a spectacular dish using new flavors

of dozens of other wonderful products.

all wrapped up in one nifty little package. They come

Their spice set boxes are a great way to make

in handy whether you want to try Huli-Huli Chicken

some new additions to your spice rack. Just coming

for the first time or add a kick to your cocktail with

out this season is a new edition called Tennessee

the Chipotle Lime Bloody Mary Mix.

Traditions including Franklin Five Points Spice,

Aside from spices, Savory Spice Shop also car-

Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Spices, Memphis

ries a variety of local products from the surrounding

Rib Rub, and Hollie’s creation, Smoky Mountain

area, from honey and coffee to cocktail mixes and

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

Owner Hollie Rollins

allergy-free baking mixes. “We love having local pro-

Not to be overlooked, however, the spirit of the

ducers. It lets another business tell their story.” The

community of Franklin also played a part in keeping

pandemic has been hard on everyone, but Savory

Hollie’s business alive. Holly said, “We’re incredibly

Spice Shop’s saving grace is that people have been

grateful because our town supports us like nothing

staying in and cooking – a lot! “That’s really what has

I’ve ever seen. People really do want to shop local,

supported us through the pandemic,” said Hollie.

and it shows here.” Perhaps the best part of a visit

People who once went out for Thai food are learning

to Savory Spice Shop, however, is the warm and

how to make it in their own kitchens." For instance,

inviting atmosphere that Hollie and her team cre-

the Silk Road spice set includes Chinese spices,

ate. “We just want people to feel welcomed and

Indian spices, and seasonings found in Moroccan

have fun while they’re stopping in here,” said Hollie.

and French cuisine. “I love international foods.

It beats standing in the spice aisle in a grocery

That’s one of the great things about our store – you

store any day. SavorySpiceShop.com

can come in here and take a trip around the world in 20 steps,” said Hollie.

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This Badlands beauty seats five passengers comfortably, boosts a 2.3-liter, eco-boost I-4 engine, and is equipped with a 7-speed manual transmission. Nothing was left to the imagination during the thoughtful planning, design, and development of this optimal performance vehicle.

Rugged exterior features include: + Manual swing-gate with up to 150-degree swing + Removable doors and top-open image overlay for doors and top + Daytime running lamps + LED signature lighting + Rock rails + Tow hooks - 2 front, 2 rear Outstanding interior features include: + Remote keyless access with push-button start + 8-inch color LCD instrument panel + Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking + Terrain Management System (TMS) with 7 G.O.A.T. modes + Manual day/night rearview mirror They say the best things in life are worth waiting for, and the Ford Bronco is no exception. Availability will begin in early 2022 so stop in today and reserve your vehicle, and enjoy one cool ride in the New Year.

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY MARKET REPORT AUGUST 2021 With housing demand remaining high and inventory levels remaining historically low, the summer real estate selling season ended in August by setting new records throughout our entire community! As a whole Williamson County saw a whopping 26% increase in single family home average sales price…. with College Grove leading the way with an average sale of $1,430,481! WOW!

For more information on individual neighborhood selling or to find out what your home might be worth, call me... I love talking about Real Estate!

CLOSINGS

AVERAGE PRICE

DAYS ON MARKET

TOTAL INVENTORY

Arrington

13

$881,147

12

19

Brentwood

81

$1,120,000

8

58

College Grove

38

$1,430,481

22

43

Fairview

19

$427,146

4

29

Franklin

220

$1,045,748

9

203

Nolensville

44

$720,259

9

34

Spring Hill

68

$535,001

3

89

Thompsons Station

41

$805,072

8

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LOCALS ONLY CRAZIEST COSTUME

Fun Neighborhood Halloween Contests

01

Pass out fliers inviting all the neighborhood kids to meet at your house an hour before trick-or-treating begins. Give everyone a name tag when they arrive.

Then each child and adult can fill out a voting slip.

Include best costume, scariest, funniest, most creative, and more. Hand out a special prize to the winners of each category. And don’t forget a small consolation prize for all children who participate.

Invite everyone in the neighborhood to join in a decorating contest. You could have a few categories, such as scariest, cutest, silliest, and best overall. Set a decorating

FROM GHOSTLY GOODIES TO PETRIFYING PUMPKINS

deadline for October 21st. Provide delivery instructions on the flier so every house in the neighborhood can vote for the addresses they like best. Also, mention that neighbors

ARTICLE KIMBERLY BLAKER

should view all the homes after October 21st and deliver their votes to you by a specified date. Ask some of the participating neighbors to help you make up fun ‘Scariest House’ and other signs. Then post them in the yards of the winning homes.

MOST GHOULISH YARD

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOME FUN NEW WAYS TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH YOUR KIDS THIS YEAR? How about a neighborhood contest?

Costume contests are just one of the many options to get everyone in the spirit. So read on to see if one of these wicked ideas grabs you.

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05

SCARIEST SCARECROW

03

FUNNIEST CARVED PUMPKIN

Ask the neighborhood to join you in a carved pumpkin contest. You can schedule a date and time when everyone will meet with their pumpkins at your home or a neighborhood park. Suggest everyone who participates

Ask your neighbors to participate in the scariest scare-

pitch in $2 per pumpkin for a jackpot. To keep it fair, allow

crow contest. To keep the scarecrows safe until voting, set

only one pumpkin per child. Prepare numbered cards in

a specific day when the scarecrows should be displayed

advance so each pumpkin will have its own number. Then

in everyone’s yards. Have everyone in the neighbor-

have everyone fill out a voting slip. The carver of the win-

hood, whether they participate by making a scarecrow

ning pumpkin gets the jackpot. You could also pass out

or not, hand-deliver their vote to you by the end of the

small goody bags for all the kids who participate.

day that the scarecrows are set out. Then deliver a fun

04

Halloweenish homemade yard sign to the winning home.

Hold a simple neighborhood potluck Halloween party.

Each participating family should be instructed to bring a Halloween-themed food or dessert. Place a numbered card next to each dish. Then have everyone fill out a ballot for the cutest, grossest, funniest, and scariest food. Once the winners are announced, take photos of the families next to their creepy food. Then everyone can dig in and eat the yummy dishes and treats.

CREEPIEST FOOD

FUNNEST HALLOWEEN GAME Hand out fliers to everyone in the neighborhood or on your street to hold a Halloween game day. Ask each par-

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ticipating house to set up a Halloween kids game in their front yard. Participating homes can give out small prizes such as stickers or treats to each kid who plays their game.

Kids can wander the neighborhood playing the games for the afternoon. When they’re done, have each child fill out a ballot for the most fun Halloween game. Then post a chilling homemade sign in the yard of the winner.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

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FRANKLIN’S FOOD LOVERS

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS HAD A MAJOR EFFECT ON EVERYONE'S LIVES. Despite the hardships, for Ashley and Dustin Hendel, something positive was born of it: Foodies of Franklin. According to Ashley, "It all started during the pandemic in quarantine. We were always posting about the food we cook at home. We have a lot of friends in the restaurant industry and were hearing their stories, so we then decided to encourage people and let them know that you could go out and eat safely. One of our favorite places was on the verge of shutting down. But you can still go out and you can still support local businesses. We just started the page from there."

The couple, married for nine years with two children, also addressed the need of people continually seeking restaurant recommendations. "We go out and try different places all the time. I follow a lot of foodies in Nashville, but there wasn't really anyone doing this in Franklin."

Their audience is a combination of people traveling to the area as well as locals. Ashley

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continues, "It's not a job. It's a hobby we just enjoy. We weren't trying to make this a big money maker or anything. We're open to seeing where this goes. We'd love to connect with more local restaurants and get more business for them."

While they don't claim to be professional chefs, they love sharing all things food and drink including what they cook at home. "We've done cooking classes - cooking with bacon - cooking with beer. My husband is an amazing cook. He loves to smoke meat and cure bacon. I love to cook too. We have a whole family recipe cookbook that I love to use. My mom's margarita recipe is in there. It's super simple and so good."

For local and inspiring food and beverage ideas, follow Ashley and Dustin on Instagram at @foodiesoffranklintn.

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Hikes to view fall foliage There are many hiking trails both for day hikes and back packing trips near Dahlonega in the Chattahoochee National Forest Trails of Lumpkin County.

Before traveling, visitors can download the “Hiking Trails in the Dahlonega Area” guide to learn about 22 trails in the North Georgia Mountains within 32 miles of Dahlonega.

Animal Encounters Dahlonega offers two area wildlife viewing opportunities. Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo features more than 100 other rescued creatures not normally found in the state from Bengal tigers, black leopards, servals and African lions to lemurs and monkeys. North Georgia Wildlife Park is involved in the conservation of many rare and endangered species such as primates, wild cats, wolves, exotic livestock and more.

Dahlonega Butterfly Farm Open seasonally, from mid-April - Oct. 31st, The Dahlonega Butterfly Farm offers visitors the chance to learn about the life-cycle and get up close to 100+ butterflies in a tropical greenhouse. The farm’s outdoor garden features a “caterpillar habitat” with a variety of perennials and butterfly host plants.

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ARTICLE SUE BALDANI

Money Matters EXPERT MORTGAGE ADVICE TO OBTAIN BEST DEAL FOR NEEDS

THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IS HOT, AND MORTGAGES ARE IN HIGH DEMAND. Here to share details about these loans is Wade Quinn, the producing area manager for Bell Bank Mortgage in Brentwood.

WHY IS IT A GREAT TIME TO OBTAIN A MORTGAGE? Interest rates are at, or near, an all-time low, making this an opportune time to get a mortgage. Capitalizing on lower rates helps you save money – and qualify for a higher mortgage amount.

WHAT TERMS AND RATES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW? DO YOU SEE THOSE CHANGING IN THE NEAR FUTURE, OR DO YOU THINK THEY’LL HOLD STEADY FOR A WHILE? Currently, Bell Bank Mortgage interest rates are still low. Of course, a person’s loan-to-value ratio and credit score play a major part in determining the exact rate.

As far as terms go, we work with clients to determine the term that best fits their needs and qualifications.

A lot of people are taking advantage of low-interest rates and refinancing their homes to save money, and some are pulling out equity for other uses, such as debt consolidation, home improvements and investments.

Some customers are also getting rid of the private mortgage insurance (PMI) they may have had when they purchased their home. Here at Bell, we offer a wide variety of loans including conventional, jumbo, FHA,

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VA, USDA, THDA, construction to permanent financ-

scenarios, so we try to make sure customers get the

ing and lot loans. We also have a new program offering

best mortgage tailored to what they need. Again, I

as little as 1% down with no mortgage insurance for

would suggest doing business with a local company

qualified low-to-moderate income borrowers. Most of

that is willing to meet with you in person, by phone or

our loan programs offer either a fixed or adjustable rate,

via video conference. Your local lenders will take the

depending on what the customer needs.

necessary time to get to know you and make sure you get the best mortgage. Local lenders have a vested

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE

interest in providing you with the best loan available,

PROSPECTIVE HOME BUYERS WHO WANT

because you’re going to be their neighbors and hope-

TO APPLY FOR A MORTGAGE?

fully friends. We also have a reputation to maintain

I would suggest shopping around and getting more than one quote. You’ll be surprised at the differences

with local realtors and builders that shows how much we care about and take care of our customers.

in fees and interest rates charged by different firms.

I also recommend people choose a local mortgage

WHY SHOULD PEOPLE TRUST BELL BANK

company with experienced mortgage lenders who

MORTGAGE TO GET THE BEST RATE AND

have an established reputation in their market.

TERMS AVAILABLE? Backed by the financial strength of one of the

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR A BUYER TO

nation’s largest family-and-employee-owned banks,

CHOOSE THE RIGHT MORTGAGE FOR HIS OR

we pride ourselves on working in our customers’

HER OWN LIFESTYLE AND GOALS? DO YOU

best interests. We have low fees and great interest

HAVE ANY TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT ONE?

rates. We strive to be the only mortgage lender you

At Bell Bank Mortgage, we pride ourselves in tak-

will ever need – a Bell customer for life. Bell has

ing the time to get to know our customers and asking

been voted one of the nation’s Top Five Banks by

multiple questions to figure out what is most important

Forbes for the past several years. American Banker

when choosing their mortgage program or loan. Some

named us among the best banks to work for in 2020.

customers want the ability to pay off their mortgage

We achieved those accolades in part by treating our

as quickly as possible. Others are looking for the low-

customers right and providing them with the best

est monthly payment. There are many options and

loans and service available.

Y o u r l o c a l l e n d e r s w i l l ta k e t h e necessary time to get to know you and m a k e s u r e y o u g e t t h e b e s t m o r t g a g e .”

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OUR TOWN

A Franklin Home With Lots Of History ARTICLE BUFFIE BARIL PHOTOGRAPHY TRENTON LEE PHOTOGRAPHY

(White’s Mercantile), 342 and 344 Main (“Hanner Building”), 334 Main (formerly Roberts’ Dry Goods, now The Grilled Cheeserie and Tin Cottage, 326 Main (“Roberts-McGavock” Building), now Imago

YOU CANNOT TELL THE TALE OF 230 3RD AVENUE SOUTH IN

Dei and the Spice Shop, 236 Public Square (“Roberts Building”),

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN WITHOUT SHARING THE

and 137 4th Ave S (former Kroger grocery store). In addition, he and

STORY OF WALTER AIKEN ROBERTS. Mr. Roberts was born on

his brother-in-law Alex Ewing co-owned the old Mays Hotel which

June 4, 1865, just two months after the Civil War ended.

was later the Post Hotel building, and other real estate throughout

Mr. Roberts invested heavily in real estate, but especially on

Franklin including three farms.

Main Street in Franklin. Known as “The Developer of Main Street”

On December 7 1898, Walter Roberts purchased the lot where

in downtown Franklin, Mr. Roberts owned several buildings on

the Roberts-Moore House resides. The house has changed owners

historic Highway 31W. At one time, W.A. Roberts owned 345 Main

several times but it’s story continues to this day. The current owners

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Walter Aiken Roberts (circa 1890) – The Developer of Franklin’s Main Street

are none other than Franklin’s own Mayor Ken Moore and First Lady

renovation complete, they were able to get Mike, their loyal German

Linda Crowell Moore.

Shepherd, soon after. All of the work on this house is exquisite and

After Dr. Moore retired from medicine, Linda wanted to move back

compliments this amazing historic home which features original hard-

to her beloved Franklin. She told her husband, “Ken, I want to go

woods, fireplaces, windows, pocket doors, and our favorite feature of

home; I want to go back to God’s country.” She realized that life was

all, the charming front door with turn-style doorbell and letter drop.

short and she told Ken, “There is a house for sale on 3rd Avenue with a yard, and I want another German Shepherd.”

Living on Franklin’s prestigious 3rd Avenue South has been a delight for Ken and Linda since they purchased the home. Ken

In 2012, they purchased the historic Roberts House on 230 3rd

can literally walk to work if he wants to since City Hall is just

Avenue South. Linda fell in love with the house as soon as she walked

a couple blocks away. You can find Linda opening the gate

through the front door. They kept the front of the house pretty much

through the charming white picket fence for her twice-daily

the same, but gutted the kitchen and back bedroom areas to make

strolls with Mike.

them one level and flow better. It was important to the Moores to pre-

In 2013, the home was selected as the Overall Winner for resi-

serve the original fireplaces, wood floors, doors, and windows. They

dential rehabilitation by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson

added a modern kitchen, and enclosed the screened patio to make

County. We cherish the beauty of this fabulous Queen Anne Victorian

it a comfortable sunroom twelve months out of the year. With the

in our lovely Franklin.

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DIY

Br i ng i ng Joy B ack i nt o t he K it chen

CHEF DENNIS PRESCOTT TALKS FALLING IN LOVE WITH FEEDING PEOPLE AND THE CONNECTION FOOD CREATES

F i nd t he t h i n g s t h at you love .

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Fe e d p e ople b e c au s e a l l t he y r e a l l y c a r e a b ou t i s s p end i n g t i me w it h you . Br i n g joy b ack i nt o t he k it chen .”

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RENOWNED CHEF IS AN AMAZINGLY TALENTED, THOUGHTFUL, AND GLOBE-TROT TING FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. When it comes to inspiration for creating experiences around food and your community, as well as creating travel bucket lists to some of the world’s most unique and delicious destinations off the beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis The Prescott ’ is a culinary change maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on.

Host for two seasons of the show, Dennis and his two food and design co-hosts travel the world to revive failing restaurants by connecting them to the local culture. Filming included

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13 episodes over 9 months that included three in Canada, one in the continental US, one in Hawaii, and others outside of North America, including Hong Kong, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, St. Lucia and Finland.

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T r avel R ecom mend at ion s for Food ies “Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.”

Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland.

“Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.”

In addition to travels, Dennis is a huge advocate for supporting local businesses and the connection grilling in your own backyard can make.

“Grilling is inherently communal. You talk to your neighbors, they smell it, they ask you what you’re cooking; the whole act of it is a community.

One of the most common fears Dennis hears from people cooking and/or grilling at home is, ‘where do I start?’ Dennis recommends cooking the things that bring you joy — things that are on a restaurant menu you can’t NOT order because you’re so pumped that those dishes are on there.

“Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.”

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2 THE 48TH ANNUAL HERITAGE BALL

Historic Eastern Flank Battlefield Park

The Heritage Ball is Williamson County’s longest-running black-tie fundraiser

and typically attracts more than 800

guests to support and celebrate the work of the Heritage Foundation while

raising funds for future preservation

projects. With a seated dinner, live music

and entertainment, the ball also features an online and live auction, along

with other fundraising opportunities.

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NASHVILLE BALLET’S PETER PAN TPAC’s Jackson Hall

Escape to Neverland with this high-flying adventure! A sensational spectacle of fairies, pirates, and mermaids, with live chamber music scored by Philip Feeney, Paul Vasterling’s Peter Pan promises to inspire a sense of childlike wonder in audience members of all ages. Runs through the 10th.

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9 GILDA'S CLUB RED DOOR BASH Omni Nashville Hotel

Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee's biggest fundraiser of the year! The annual event will celebrate another year of free cancer support for individuals and families in 15 Middle Tennessee counties, as well as honor a group of community leaders and talented professionals for their extraordinary impact. This year will feature singer/ songwriters Jenny Tolman and Dave Brainard,

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Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin

The annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala is an evening of healing through the arts. It’s the luckiest night of the

year filled with casino games, live & silent auctions, dance music, casual

gourmet dining, surprises and more!

Funds raised from the evening help

victims of domestic violence heal and rebuild their lives. For tickets and info, visit bridgesdvc.org

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Downtown Franklin

Pumpkinfest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival and is one full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts. With more than 65,000 people in attendance most recently, the festival stretches along Main Street and side avenues in Downtown Franklin.

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A typical family dynamic is a working husband and a stay at home mother, however what happens when that system is no longer functional? What happens when the man of the house can no longer remain in his current role as provider and protector?

Inexplicably, Brian, Jessica’s husband, suddenly becomes a captive to their bedroom as a mysterious illness turns a young energetic husband into an 80-year-old man physically.

Jessica was forced to rewrite the script and become the breadwinner and leader of her family, while seeking answers for her husband’s strange condition. The impact of Brian’s illness on the their family and marriage was exponential, changing everything.

From lovers to strangers, Jessica and Brian’s wedding vows were tested through trial after trial. Amongst all the chaos, Jessica rediscovered who she was. Sleeping with a Stranger is a testament that trials can turn into beautiful blessings. Jessica’s story will empower anyone walking through dark and unfamiliar roads. JessicaZimmerman.com

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