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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2021 PUBLISHER

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Celebrate Spring!

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AH, APRIL. This month gives me all the feels and hits all my senses just right!

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I spend a lot of time outdoors in April just enjoying the sights, sounds, and freshness

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that comes with Spring. This issue has been so much fun to put together. We have partnered with the well known Sizzle Awards and are so excited to announce the 2021 Sizzle Award Winners around Williamson County. Check them out and congratulate them! Remember… the owners of these businesses live, shop, and are raising their families here as well. Anyone who has recently purchased or sold a house here knows firsthand that our real estate market in Franklin never had any lulls, but it shifts into high gear in April! We have so many talented and educated agents who love living in Franklin so we’ve spotlighted two of them and their expertise. Spring also means it’s time to spend some time outside. If you ever needed an excuse to buy yourself a new raincoat

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and matching boots, you have one now. Go out and explore—maybe get some new Instagram shots a la Singing in the Rain? While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our planet gives us each day. How can you show your thanks? Maybe you join a neighborhood cleanup or check out some new, sustainable brands popping up in our local boutiques. We can’t wait to see how you decide to celebrate. Be sure to share your photos with us!

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Thank you for all you do to keep Franklin thriving. We wouldn’t be this wonderful

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city without each and every one of you doing your part to keep Franklin an amazing

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place to live!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2021

FEATURES 34 Take A Sip All-Natural Drinks At Hillsboro Nutrition

42 Warren Bradley Partners A Family (and Fun!) Affair

56 Best of Franklin’s Sizzle Award Winners

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76 Made in TN Curates the Best in Local Brands Inside The Factory Store

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Good Times

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20 Driver’s Notebook 24 Renovate & Refine 30 Our Contributors

34 Hot Spot 38 Open House 56 City Scene 66 Local Limelight 72 Trend Setter 76 Local’s Choice 82 Inspired By 86 Culinary Creations 90 Healthy Lifestyle 96 Lifestyle Calendar 102 DIY

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COOL SPRINGS UPHOLSTERY EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH CREATIVE THREADS Cool Springs Upholstery will now exclusively carry fine textile manufacturer Creative Threads’ line of readymade bedding and window treatments in its newly refreshed showroom. Amy Reeser Freese, who co-owns the business with her brother, Jeff Reeser, said the ready-made line is ideal for those who may not have the time to oversee a custom design project -- and it’s surprisingly affordable. Ready-made drapery panels are available at 96-inch and 118-inch lengths in assorted fabrics. Creative Threads’

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DR. MATT KASIAR OPENS NEW DENTAL PRACTICE Dr. Matthew Kasiar has established his own dentistry firm, The Practice, in Franklin. Located at 3991 Carothers Parkway, The Practice offers all the 14

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comprehensive dental treatment you may need. With 15+ years of experience, Dr. Kasiar strives to provide quality lifetime dental care for his patients. The Practice’s mission is clear: to design confident smiles. Dr. Kasiar believes his calling is to provide honest and compassionate care to his patients. He says, “We deliver this comprehensive care in the most efficient manner possible, while striving to give patients a satisfying and successful dental experience.” ThePracticeTN.com

BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE STARTS BUSINESS TO PROTECT THE COMMUNITY Brentwood High alum, CEO and Co-Founder of Unity PPE, a woman-owned and operated business, Savannah Cleveland, came up with an idea, along with her uncle, to solve the challenge of maintaining safety in the midst of a global pandemic without fogging up your glasses. It’s a common complaint that has vexed eyeglass wearers during the COVID-19 pandemic: how to wear a face mask without fogging up glasses due to excessive moisture and humidity. Now an innovative personal protective equipment provider, Unity PPE, has introduced SEALS, hypoallergenic foam inserts engineered to fit faces of all shapes and sizes, eliminate eyeglass fogging, and improve a face mask’s overall comfort and protection. Unity PPE partnered with Porex, a worldwide leader in porous polymers, to engineer this innovative foam solution. SEALS are easily inserted with double-sided tape along a face mask, which is then aligned to the center of the nose bridge on the mask. Once inserted, wearers will find the mask more comfortable, and the foam absorbs sweat and humidity. With the purchase of a SEALS product, one will be donated to a CONTINUED >

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JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT RECOGNIZED BY USTA TENNESSEE The Williamson County Parks and Recreation

Department’s

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Athletics Division was recently recog-

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nized by USTA (United States Tennis Association)

Tennessee

officials

receiving the 2020 Junior Tournament

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of the Year award for the Little Harpeth Junior Slam. The award is given annually to an organization that best demonstrates the USTA’s high standards in organizing and conducting a junior tournament event. Last year’s Little Harpeth Junior Slam was held July 31 – August 2, 2020 and included over 200 youth players, ages 10-18, registered in singles

competition

events.

The

tournament was played on numerous courts at four sites across Williamson County and featured 364 matches. WCPR Tennis Coordinator, Ann Marie Flynn credited USTA and WCPR staff for their hard work and dedication as part of the successfulness of the

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tournament; as well as, use of the Match Tennis app for player check-in, issuing court assignments and score reporting as a key element in cutting down on contact and maintaining CDC guidelines for social distancing. Williamson County Parks and Recreation

hosts

variety

youth and adult tennis programs including clinics, private lessons, leagues and seasonal tournaments. WCParksAndRec.com.

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MIKE WILLIAMSON HAS BEEN IN THE CAR BUSINESS SINCE THE 70’S. After finding his niche in golf carts, he opened Mikey’s Motors in Murfreesboro in 2009. Mike’s wife works by his side doing HR, making Mickey’s Motors a truly locally owned and operated business. In September 2020, they opened their second location in Franklin, a hot spot for golfers and golf cart-friendly neighborhoods. General Manager, Kaley Brownlee says, “It’s similar to the car industry, but we make it as painless as possible. It’s important to us to take care of our customers.” Whether you buy new or used, your cart will stay in top condition with their on-site maintenance packages and battery checks. They also have weekend rentals available for tournaments, weddings, and other events. Mikey’s is proud to be the largest low-speed dealer in Tennessee and to have been named the top 20 dealer for E-Z-GO golf carts in the country this year. Their E-Z-GO ELiTE Lithium model is one of the best sustainable carts to explore in. In fact, they are 59% more efficient than others on the market. No matter what charge the battery is at, the power stays consistent. This reliable ride has an 8 year battery warranty. Compared to gas-powered carts, electric carts are inexpensive, less maintenance, faster, and quieter. More and more people are discovering the benefits of owning an electric golf cart, whether they’re a golfer or not. The staff at Mikey’s Motors makes finding the best golf cart for your lifestyle easy. MikeysMotors.com CityLifestyle.com/Franklin

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transform your space

The Carriage House family

“We pr i ma r i ly do i nter ior remodels – k itchens, baths, add it ions, a nd of f ice spaces. We’ve a lso done a lot of i n-law su ites.”

HOME RENOVATION AND REMODELING PROJECTS ARE

Sharon and Waine are definitely experts when it comes to home

IN HIGH DEMAND WITH PEOPLE SPENDING MORE TIME

renovation and remodeling. Waine has been a general contractor

AT HOME ENTERTAINING, WORKING, AND LEARNING.

for over 30 years, while Sharon is a certified kitchen and bath

Popular television shows make those before-and-after transfor-

designer with the National Kitchen & Bath Association as well as

mations look relatively simple. But be careful. If you’re not using

with the American Society of Interior Designers. “We primarily do

professionals, you probably will not get the results you’ve been

interior remodels – kitchens, baths, additions, and office spaces,”

dreaming about.

says Sharon. “We’ve also done a lot of in-law suites.”

The most common feedback Sharon and Waine Hicks, own-

Their home design showroom in downtown historic Franklin at

ers of Carriage House Custom Homes & Interiors, hear from

100 Southeast Parkway features cabinetry, countertops, tiles, and

their clients is, “We had no idea how much detail is involved in a

more - almost everything needed for kitchens and baths. Clients

kitchen or a bath project! There’s so much coordination in a proj-

can come in and see and touch the products they may want to

ect,” says Sharon. “Whether it’s a small bath or a huge kitchen, or

use in their homes.

a whole house remodel, everything has to be ordered at the right time and done in the right order.”

When designing a beautiful room, Sharon also takes the environment into consideration. For countertops, the quartz companies they

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“ T he homeow ners were

th r i l led a nd over joyed w ith the process a nd outcome of thei r new k itchen.”

work with, such as Caesarstone, Cambria, and Silestone, are

want finishes that have low VOC. And if they’re buying

all eco-friendly. “They are US Green Building Council mem-

pre-engineered wood floors, they seek out eco-friendly

bers, which is an environmental stewardship program,” says

products as well.

Kelsey Benson, marketing coordinator for Carriage House. “Our cabinet makers are also US Green certified.”

One of the projects in which they used a few of these eco-friendly practices was for two chefs who dreamed

Another eco-friendly factor is energy efficiency, so

of having a kitchen large enough for the two of them

making sure a home is sealed well is important, explains

to cook and to comfortably entertain their entire fam-

Sharon. You can also use energy efficient lighting and fix-

ily. “We designed this kitchen around their desire for

tures, adds Kelsey. “And when we recommend appliances,

additional storage, countertop space, and professional

we focus on those with energy star ratings,” says Sharon.

appliances,” says project manager Scott Hilla. “We

To cut down on toxic chemicals, they only use low

met with the clients in our home design showroom

VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints. The same

to select each design element that was the look and

thing applies when they're doing flooring – they only

feel of their vision for the room.”

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But to give the chefs everything they wanted, they

“The homeowners were thrilled and overjoyed with

needed more space. “We completely removed the

the process and outcome of their new kitchen,” says

wall between the kitchen and dining room to create

Scott. “They especially love the abundance of counter-

a significantly larger kitchen” he says. “Removing the

top space and gained storage. As chefs, they appreci-

wall also provided natural light to what was previously

ate the floating shelves next to the stove to store their

a dark, windowless kitchen. We turned this cramped

most used dishware. They also said the additional nat-

kitchen into a luxurious room with multiple work zones

ural and LED lighting throughout was such a nice sur-

that fit their requirements and dreams.”

prise. Overall, all of their wishes and needs were met or

All builder-grade materials were upgraded to higher

exceeded.” CarriageHouseCustomHomes.com

quality, custom-fit items. “We also designed a luxurious beverage area featuring a wine cooler and hand-crafted,

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black-walnut countertops.”

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Meet Our Photographers

CAMERON HINKLE

MAKING US ALL LOOK GOOD ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA

DANIELLE DEL VALLE

Cameron is a brand and lifestyle photographer based in Franklin. After pursuing a degree in photography and commercial graphics, he moved to FL to work as a marketing director. Quickly realizing FL was not for him, he decided to move closer to his home state, MS, and landed on the Nashville area. A Franklin resident for almost two years now, Cameron has photographed celebrities, entertainers, designers, architects, bloggers and brides. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his blog, @itscameronhinkle, or traveling as much as possible.

Danielle is a freelance photographer in Nashville. She has a bachelor’s degree in commercial photography from AIA, and specializes in product, portrait, lifestyle

Aron Duty is a Nashville based photographer who has

and entertainment photography. She is also a freelance

a passion for food photography but also specializes in

photographer and editor for Getty Images.

lifestyle, real-estate, portrait and product photography.

GINA WHALEN

Gina was born and raised in Chicago. She moved to Nashville last May. Before her career as a family, child and maternity photographer, she was a special education teacher. She has 2 boys and loves to exercise, cook and bake, and be outside getting that vitamin D! 30

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When he’s not behind the camera, you can find him cooking, spending time outdoors and traveling. ARON DUTY

LISA LINN MANLEY

JAMES WILLIAMS

James’ photography experience started in elementary

Lisa got her first camera when she was six years old,

school with his Dad who gave James his camera and

and immediately fell in love with photography. She was

asked him to take pictures of anything he could find. His

always the “camera person” taking pictures of friends and

passion grew year after year. He earned his MS degree

family at every event. She continued with her passion

and worked as an art director for many different mag-

and pursued a Technical Certificate in Photography at

azines as well as a photographer for both national and

NSCC. She has been one of the freelance photographers

international clients. He later began the great responsi-

for Franklin Lifestyle for over 4 years now, and loves the

bility of wedding photography after learning the required

variety of photographic opportunities assigned to her. You

skills. He looks for the smile on his client’s face and wants

can see some of her other work at MusicCityFocus.com.

to hear, “We love our pictures.” Born and raised a Carolina girl, Sarah moved to Music City in 2018 where she is a wedding, portrait, and family photographer. When she’s not behind the camera, Sarah

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enjoys being in the kitchen whipping up something sweet, diving into the latest and greatest binge-worthy show or taking a spontaneous road trip to, well, anywhere! SarahMackenziePhotography.com SARAH BISHOP

Teresa Ginn, a long-time resident of Franklin, is an office manager for the federal judiciary. She has had a passion for photography since her teenage years. Captivated by everyone’s story, she has an enthusiasm for capturing life’s moments with her camera and helping the subject feel comfortable being photographed. TeresaGinnPhotography.com CityLifestyle.com/Franklin

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Many are craving the lifestyle and we have buyers ready to purchase! Below you will f ind the top Franklin properties SOLD in the last 30 days. ADDRESS

ACRES

BEDS

BATHS

YEAR BUILT

GAR

SQFT

SALES PRICE

DOM

1710 TALBOT TRL

4.29

7/4

2011

22,012

$19,000,000

113

3377 BAILEY RD

39.85

3/1

2013

5,312

$6,250,000

3395 BAILEY RD

71.7

7/2

2001

5,537

$4,200,000

1507 STARLIGHT LANE

11.93

6/1

2005

8,274

$3,999,900

118

4216 TWO RIVERS LN

10.59

4/3

2004

6,424

$3,450,000

1836 OLD NATCHEZ TRCE

22.54

4/1

1988

6,211

$3,405,000

1212 WATERSTONE BLVD

1.45

5/1

2000

7,106

$3,000,000

2049 LYNNWOOD DRIVE

5.03

6/2

2008

8,723

$2,600,000

1.11

5/3

2012

9,646

$2,550,000

23.82

5/1

2017

5,000

$2,500,000

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HOT SPOT ALL-NATURAL DRINKS AT HILLSBORO NUTRITION ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA

T A K E

WHEN HILLSBORO NUTRITION AND ENERGY

PANDEMIC. However, the trio was pleasantly sur-

S I P

OPENED LAST DECEMBER, OWNERS LUCAS PAGLLEO, CARA SHEFFLER AND BAILEY COX HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A prised at how busy their shop was. Lucas says, “A lot of people want to be healthier and boost their immune system.” Customers can choose between healthy shakes, protein coffees and energy drinks. And the shop not only offers add-ins like immune boosters, but most of their shakes are plant-based. Lucas adds, “We’ve always had a healthy lifestyle, so to speak. But what really prompted us to open was wanting to own our own business.”

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Wet basement

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slogan ‘We guarantee our best. Call USS,’ is genuine and spot-on.

musty orders and white chalky powder on the

Says Chris, “When homeowners first contact us, they may say ‘My

surface of a concrete or brick wall, to mold or

house is settling’ or ‘My house is sinking.’ The issues they describe

mildew growth and cracks in concrete floors.

can range anywhere from cracking bricks or settling sidewalks out-

Chris points out that USS’s versatility and

side the home, to cracking drywall inside the house. Or, if they own a

expertise in dealing with the numerous struc-

basement home, they may see water on the floor, wet walls, or notice

tural issues a home can experience is a sig-

that ‘the basement walls are bowing.’”

nificant benefit for their customers. “We’re like

Chris adds that another sign of structural damage can come from

mutual funds. We’re diversified. Whether your

the homeowner noticing a certain “smell” in the house. He explains,

home is experiencing structural problems with

“The crawl space in a home is not an area where people generally

its foundation, water issues in the basement,

go, and there could be water issues. With no fresh air or sunlight in

or concrete that is sinking, USS can restore the

this area, mold can form. The summer months arrive bringing high

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a family ( and fun! ) affair ARTICLE ASHLEY HUTCHESON PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERON HINKLE

UPON MEETING THE WARREN BRADLEY PARTNERS, A

estate teams. Wendy followed in her par-

CLOSE-KNIT GROUP, YOU CAN’T HELP BUT IMMEDIATELY

ents’ footsteps and got her license in 2003.

FEEL LIKE YOU ARE AMONG FRIENDS; AND REALLY FUN

Doug packs a double punch, not only as a

ONES AT THAT! They lead with their warmth, charm, sincerity

licensed agent, but also being a licensed

and exuberance. And on top of all of that, they are family. Marty and

contractor and owner of Bradley Building

Nancy Warren have been married 53 years and have a magnetic

and Restoration.

reportire that make them seem like newlyweds and display their

Sitting down to discuss the current (and

wonderful longevity all in the same interaction. They’ve been in

very paced) real estate market, the exper-

Middle Tennessee since 1972. Their daughter, Wendy, and her hus-

tise and experience with Warren Bradley

band Doug Bradley have been married 22 years and met in a very

Partners is clear. The small-team relation-

similar fashion in Texas. Both spending formative years here in their

ship is dynamic. There is a focused consis-

youth, they happily re-settled in Middle Tennessee in 2003 where

tency with their own clients, yet all clients

they raised their daughter, Mary Wallis, choosing to have her edu-

get the knowledge, experience and effort

cated at all Williamson County schools. While currently not local and

from the entire team. It works to everyone’s

in college a few hours away, she keeps in contact with Gigi and GM,

advantage, as quickly as things move in

(which stands for Grand Marty), even calling to chat with him on his

today’s climate. Having more hands-on deck

birthday in late February.

means their clients can get deals done more

Wendy will tell you that her parents “are the original flippers. They

quickly. All in agreement, as agents they

have been doing this since before it had a name.” Quite a few of

are “advisors on all things.” Such attention

her childhood memories include large home projects before they

can leave one feeling almost like they have a

were in vogue, with one very specific memory related to removing

concierge agent.

mauve carpeting. “They just always had a knack.” Nancy was the

There isn’t much Warren Bradley hasn’t

first to get her real estate license in the late 1980s. Marty soon fol-

happily orchestrated for a client. Even

lowed and they became one of, if not the first, husband and wife real

the most seasoned of clients need

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Th re e Ti ps o n H ow t o Va l u e Yo u r Ho m e:

the current climate. In a whirlwind real estate climate where homes can be on the market for a matter of hours, not days, the number of homes out there for buyers to consider makes a difference on the price you can get for your home.

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An updated kitchen is notorious for its ROI but now the golden ticket is the addition of a master suite,

specifically

the

bathroom. If your home has a current kitchen and master suite, rest assured that

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crystal ball. Their attention to detail is unparalleled.

home. This can be renovation, staging or simply

Warren Bradley Partners make you feel safe and

removing some of the clutter from the current space.

comfortable. The heavy attention to detail and knowl-

One huge benefit to Warren Bradley Partners is their

edge about the very fluid market make you wonder

knack for design and ability to act on creating great

how they do it. They are flexible, positive and on the

spaces. The benefit to having a professional handle

forefront at every turn. One common thread among

the staging and setting up of a home is the freedom

each topic of conversation is trust. Marty makes it

from worry. Let the expert handle it. They’ll guide

simple and clear, “Take good care of the clients.” CONTINUED >

“MY PARENTS ARE THE ORIGINAL FLIPPERS. THEY HAVE BEEN DOING THIS SINCE BEFORE IT HAD A NAME.” -- WENDY WARREN BRADLEY

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fac t s Blind Date (with a vision)

Nancy and Marty met on a double-blind date, though they weren’t on the date with each other. By the next week, they were on date number two and as Marty says he “traded up.” After getting her home 15 minutes late for curfew and in a bit of trouble, Marty sent Nancy a dozen yellow roses the next day.

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In the mid-1980s, Vanderbilt University recruited Doug to play football. He was a defensive lineman and majored in Economics.

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The Warrens love not only original art but favor original local art. One piece Nancy particularly enjoys is one that hangs in their home by Franklin artist, Jerry Quinlisk.

Travel Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

While they love Franklin life, traveling is a huge hobby. They most recently got back from 30A and you can find remnants of trips to Cannes and Paris and other wonderful locations throughout their home.

Out on the Town - Together

They not only work together, but the team likes to be together and that includes going to new restaurants and frequenting their favorites: 5th and Taylor, Adele’s, the bar inside 1799, the newly reopened Geist and the temporarily closed Red Pony.

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ARTICLE MEGAN ZINGER PHOTOGRAPHY GINA WHALEN

TEC's CEO, Jeff Barry 50

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" Our go al for 2 021 is t o h ave hundreds of people across Tennessee, in all 95 counties, t o t ot al more t h an 10, 000 square feet of pollinat or h abit at freshly pl anted."

THE TENNESSEE

ENVIRONMENTAL

the infrastructure for folks to do those things,

COUNCIL (TEC) HAS A LOT TO BE

so all you have to do is visit our website to

PROUD OF AS THEY CELEBRATED

decide how you want to get involved.”

THEIR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY YEAR

A good way to get involved with the council

THIS PAST DECEMBER. Several diverse

this spring is to participate in its Tennessee

non-profits, including the American Lung

Pollinator Program, 'Generate Some Buzz.'

Association

Tennessee

Generate Some Buzz is an easy way for

Wildlife Federation, the Junior League of

gardeners to help pollinator species, such as

Nashville, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens,

bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. These

League of Women Voters of Tennessee, and

populations of pollinators continue to be

the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs

negatively affected by agricultural practices,

came together to form the council, whose

such as synthetic pesticide, disease and loss

mission is to engage individuals and com-

of habitats. Through Generate Some Buzz,

munities in improving our environment.

the Tennessee Environmental Council pro-

Tennessee,

Jeff Barry, CEO of TEC, grew up in south-

vides seeds to gardeners and can choose

ern California and has always had a passion

which type of pollinator to support. So far,

for the environment. After graduating from

51,822 square feet of pollinator habitat has

UCLA, Barry created environmental films

been established in Tennessee through this

that focused on solutions for improving the

program. “Our goal for 2021 is to have hun-

environment. Barry moved to Tennessee

dreds of people across Tennessee, in all 95

and started working for the council in 2000,

counties, to total more than 10,000 square

and then became CEO in 2014. “The most

feet of pollinator habitat freshly planted,”

impactful thing we can do is to get people

Barry says.

involved in the day-to-day activities that are

In Williamson County alone, the TEC has

going to improve our environment,” Barry

12 participants within the pollinator program.

says. “We show people how to recycle, how

Marilyn Hinton, Williamson County resident

to start composting, how to plant a pollinator

and Generate Some Buzz participant says

garden, and how to plant trees. TEC sets up

she saw the success of the program as an CONTINUED >

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‘GENERATING SOME BUZZ’ (CONTINUED)

Flowers from Marilyn Hinton's wildflower garden.

added benefit. “When I saw the group, I thought it sounded like a good match for me, and that maybe I could learn some stuff from other people who are also doing [Generate Some Buzz],” Hinton says. She is most looking forward to seeing other participants' gardens and getting ideas from them to use in her own garden. As an avid vegetable gardener, Hinton is fairly new to wildflower gardening and received the Southern Butterfly and Hummingbird seed mix from the Tennessee Environmental Council to help her garden flourish. TO BE A PART OF THE PROGRAM, FOLLOW THESE FIVE STEPS: 1. Register Visit tectn.org/generatesomebuzz to sign up and register your garden. You can order your seeds of choice. 2. Prepare Your Site Choose your ideal location to plant that provides a lot of sunlight.

A heart-shaped tree destroyed last year by the Nashville tornado. TEC is replacing it.

DETAILS: Tennessee Environmental Council One Vantage Way, Suite E-250 Nashville, TN 37228 615-248-6500 TecTN.org

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Be sure to remove any unwanted vegetation and check your soil. 3. Plant Plant seedlings and plants after the last frost. Be sure to plan ahead and plant seeds in late fall and winter and cover them in soil. 4. Maintain Be sure to water and weed your garden area to make sure your plants thrive. 5. Measure and Report Tennessee Environmental Council will send you a quarterly email or text reminder, so you can report your garden’s growth and square footage. Pictures and videos are also encouraged!

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BEST INTEGRATIVE & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

1st - Vanderbilt Audiology (Bill Wilkerson Center Franklin) 2nd - Johnson Audiology 3rd - Franklin Hearing Center

1st - Cool Springs Family Medicine 2nd - Integrative Family Medicine 3rd - Be Well and Flourish

BEST CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE

BEST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE

1st - Cool Springs Chiropractic 2nd - Maryland Farms Chiropractic 3rd - Mason Chiropractic Health + Wellness

1st - Cox Orthodontics 2nd - Kemp and Rice Orthodontics 3rd - Lucas Orthodontic Group

BEST COSMETIC SURGEON

BEST ORTHOPEDICS PRACTICE

BEST COUNSELING SERVICES

BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST PRACTICE

1st - Mercy Community Healthcare 2nd - Beverly McManus Counseling 3rd - David Burns

1st - Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry 2nd - Franklin Pediatric Dentistry 3rd - Williamson Pediatric Dentistry

BEST DENTAL PRACTICE

BEST PEDIATRIC PRACTICE

1st - Rachel Oates Family Dental 2nd - Brentwood Family Dentists 3rd - Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry

1st - Pediatric Associates of Franklin 2nd - Brentwood Children’s Clinic 3rd - Harpeth Pediatrics

BEST DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY

1st - Franklin Dermatology Group 2nd - Vanderbilt Dermatology Franklin 3rd - Heritage Medical Associates Dermatology

1st - STAR Physical Therapy 2nd - Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee 3rd - Elite Physical Therapy and Balance Center

1st - Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee 1st - Cool Springs Plastic Surgery 2nd - Mary Lynn Moran, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery and Medspa 2nd - Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance 3rd - Vanderbilt Health — Orthopedics 3rd - Southern Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Institute

BEST EYE CARE PRACTICE

BEST VETERINARY PRACTICE

1st - Cool Springs EyeCare 2nd - Berry Farms EyeCare 3rd - Dr. William L Jones OD

1st - Williamson County Animal Hospital 2nd - Animalia Health & Wellness 3rd - Goose Creek Pet Hospital

BEST HEALTH & WELLNESS

BEST WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES

1st - Williamson Medical Group – Carother’s Tower 2nd - The Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Center 3rd - University Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Cary Gannon

and the winners are . . . health & wellness

BEST AUDIOLOGY PRACTICE

1st - Vanderbilt Franklin Women’s Center 2nd - Women’s Group of Franklin 3rd - Mary Lynn Moran, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery and Medspa

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and the winners are . . . entertainment

CITY SCENE (CONTINUED) BEST ART GALLERY

1st - Leiper’s Creek Gallery 2nd - The Copper Fox Gallery 3rd - Gallery 202

BEST BAR

1st - Jonathan’s Grille 2nd- O’ Be Joyful 3rd - Tony’s Eat & Drink

BEST COMMUNITY (FREE) EVENT 1st - Main Street Festival 2nd - Franklin Farmers Market 3rd - Dickens of a Christmas

BEST ENTERTAINMENT 1st - Crockett Park 2nd - Franklin Range 3rd - Timberland Park

BEST EVENT VENUE

1st - The Factory at Franklin 2nd - Franklin Theatre 3rd - Graystone Quarry

BEST FAMILY ACTIVITY

Dickens of a Christmas/ Credit: Visit Franklin

1st - Third Coast Clay 2nd - Franklin Family Entertainment Center 3rd - Breakout Games

BEST FUNDRAISER/CHARITY EVENT 1st - GraceWorks Ministries Turkey Trot 2nd - Wine Down Main Street 3rd - Harpeth Conservancy – River Swing

BEST GOLF COURSE

1st - Franklin Bridge Golf Club 2nd - Legends Club 3rd - Westhaven Golf Club

BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

1st - Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park 2nd - Act Too Players School of Music & Theatre 3rd - The WannaBeatles

BEST LOCAL SPIRIT

1st - Leiper’s Fork Distillery, LLC 2nd - Cool Springs Brewery 3rd - Mill Creek Brewing Co.

Leiper's Fork Distillery/Credit: Visit Franklin

BEST SUMMER CAMP

1st - Deer Run Camps & Retreats 2nd - Camp Marymount 3rd - Act Too Players School of Music & Theatre

BEST THEATRE COMPANY

1st - Act Too Players School of Music & Theatre 2nd - Pull-Tight Theatre 3rd - Studio Tenn Theatre Company

BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION

1st - Arrington Vineyards 2nd - Historic Carnton Plantation 3rd - The Carter House

BEST YOUTH ARTS/MUSIC PROGRAM

1st - Act Too Players School of Music & Theatre 2nd - ROOTS Academy 3rd - School of Rock

BEST YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAM

1st - Let It Shine Gymnastics 2nd - Williamson County Soccer Association 3rd - Franklin Baseball Club 58

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1st - Wild Ginger 2nd - Koi Sushi and Thai 3rd - Jasmine Thai & Sushi

BEST BAKERY

1st - Five Daughters Bakery 2nd - Merridee’s Breadbasket 3rd - Triple Crown Bakery

BEST BBQ

1st - Martin’s BBQ 2nd - Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant 3rd - Stroud’s Barbeque

BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

1st - Merridee’s Breadbasket 2nd - Biscuit Love 3rd - The Puffy Muffin

BEST BURGER

1st - Burger Up 2nd - Ground Restaurant 3rd - The Bunganut Pig

and the winners are . . . cuisine

BEST ASIAN

BEST CASUAL RESTAURANT

1st - Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe 2nd - Franklin Chop House 3rd - McCreary’s Irish Pub and Eatery

BEST CATERER

1st - Tito’s/Pueblo Real Mexican Restaurants 2nd - Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse 3rd - Catering & Events by Suzette

BEST COFFEE SHOP

1st - Frothy Monkey 2nd - The Coffee House @ Second and Bridge 3rd - Merridee’s Breadbasket

BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

1st - Chick-fil-A of South Franklin 2nd - Tito’s/Pueblo Real Mexican Restaurants 3rd - Merridee’s Breadbasket

BEST FINE DINING

1st - Sperry’s Restaurant 2nd - Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill 3rd - Cork and Cow

BEST HEALTHY MENU

1st - Herban Market 2nd - Franklin Juice Bar 3rd - CoreLife Eatery

BEST HOT CHICKEN

1st - Big Shake’s Hot Chicken 2nd - Bishop’s Meat & Three 3rd - Party Fowl

BEST MEXICAN

1st - Tito’s/Pueblo Real Mexican Restaurants 2nd - Mojo’s Tacos 3rd - Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant (Franklin Location)

BEST PIZZA

1st - Sal’s Family Pizza 2nd - Nashville Pizza Company 3rd - MAFIAoZA’S Franklin

BEST SWEET SHOP

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and the winners are . . . services

CITY SCENE (CONTINUED) BEST AUTO DEALERSHIP

1st - Darrell Waltrip Automotive Group 2nd - Walker Chevrolet 3rd - Toyota of Cool Springs

BEST AUTO REPAIR

1st - Moody’s Tire & Auto Service 2nd - Cool Springs Automotive, LLC 3rd - Christian Brothers Automotive

BEST BANK

1st - Regions Bank 2nd - First Horizon Bank 3rd - Pinnacle Financial Partners

BEST BOARDING & DOGGY DAYCARE FACILITY

1st - The Farm at Natchez Trace 2nd - My Second Home Pet Resort 3rd - Paw Pals, Inc.

BEST DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL

1st - Kids Kingdom Drop in Daycare 2nd - The Goddard School – Franklin (Cool Springs) 3rd - Berry’s Chapel Preschool

BEST ELECTRICIAN

1st - Lee Company 2nd - All Phase Electric 3rd - Gervais Electric

BEST FINANCIAL SERVICES

1st - First Horizon Advisors 2nd - FirstBank Investment Partners 3rd - Southeast Financial Credit Union

BEST HEATING & AIR

1st - Lee Company 2nd - Joslin Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning 3rd - C&M Heating and Cooling

BEST HOME BUILDER

1st - Legend Homes, LLC 2nd - Tennessee Valley Homes, INC 3rd - Grove Park Construction

BEST HOME REMODEL/RENOVATION

1st - Carriage House Custom Homes & Interiors 2nd - Franklin Garage Doors 3rd - Exodus Industries

BEST HOUSE CLEANING

1st - Molly Maid Of So. Davidson, Williamson and Maury Counties 2nd - Brentwood Clean 3rd - Gina and Robins Cleaning Service

BEST INDOOR HOME SERVICES 1st - Franklin Pest Control LLC 2nd - Tennessee Custom Pools 3rd - Home Theatre Experts

BEST INSURANCE AGENT/FIRM

1st - Montgomery & Associates Insurance and Financial Services 2nd - State Farm- Derek Simmons 3rd - Franklin Insurance,LLC

BEST INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES 1st - 7 .0 Blinds and Shutters 2nd - Kelly Lord Designs 3rd - Paige Williams Interior Design

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BEST MARKETING FIRM

1st - JLB – Web Design & Digital Marketing 2nd - Tree House Media 3rd - Mill Creek Creative

BEST OUTDOOR LIVING

1st - Riverbend Nurseries 2nd - Green Scene Irrigation and Landscaping LLC. 3rd - Mike Hayes & Associates, Inc

BEST PET GROOMING

1st - The Farm at Natchez Trace 2nd - Bubbles & Bows Dog Grooming 3rd - Grrover’s Mobile Dog Grooming

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

1st - Evin Photography 2nd - K. Mosley Photography 3rd - Andrea Farmer Photography

BEST PLUMBING

1st - Lee Company 2nd - Don Wood Plumbing Co Inc 3rd - Dixon Plumbing Company LLC

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY/FIRM

1st - Keller Williams Realty 2nd - Corbi & Company Real Estate Consultants 3rd - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Woodmont Realty

and the winners are . . . services continued

BEST LEGAL FIRM

1st - Stites & Harbison, PLLC 2nd - All Things Family Law – Attorney Emily M. Leininger 3rd - Russ Cook and Associates, PC

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

1st - Tony Parker, Realtor 2nd - Elizabeth Leanza, Realty One Group – Realtor 3rd - Gabrielle Dodson – Keller Williams Realty

BEST ROOFING COMPANY

1st - Five Points Roofing 2nd - Storm Guard Roofing and Construction 3rd - Ford Roofing Company, LLC

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BEST SENIOR LIVING

1st - Morning Pointe of Franklin Assisted Living and Memory Care 2nd - NHC Place, Cool Springs 3rd - The Heritage at Brentwood

BEST SERVICE

1st - Franklin Sign Co 2nd - (tie)Jimmy’s Cleaners & Alterations 2nd - (tie)Samantha Jay Events 3rd - McEwen Northside Signature Apartments

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

1st - Franklin Travel Services, a Rejuvia Travel Company 2nd - JK Mouse Travel 3rd - MK Luxury Travel

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

1st - Battle Ground Academy 2nd - Saint Matthew School 3rd - Grace Christian Academy

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BEST ANTIQUES

1st - Franklin Antique Mall 2nd - The Village Antiques & Gifts 3rd - Winchester Antique Mall

BEST LOCAL MERCHANT

1st - Abby Leigh Gifts (formerly The Shoppes on Main) 2nd - B&C Ace Hardware 3rd - Fork of the South General Store

BEST CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE

BEST PET PRODUCTS

BEST FINE JEWELRY

BEST WINE & SPIRITS

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The Kind Poppy carries an eclectic mix of products for bath, body and home, including all-natural room sprays and candles. They also offer ethically made and sourced fashion and handmade jewelry - all to support other independent brands and small businesses. Autumn's journey to business owner wasn't in her original plans. "We’re from Illinois and my husband got a job here right out of grad school. When I first moved here I was an office manager. I really had no direction. I wasn’t using my degree. We’d moved so quickly, but I just completely fell in love with Franklin. I knew it was home." Autumn's degree was in cosmetology, where she'd found her love and desire for all natural products. She continues, "During that time, my dad, who I call Poppy got sick. And I felt so helpless being in Tennessee while he was in Illinois. I didn’t know what to do, so I just started making bath bombs as a medical fundraiser. That was the catalyst. Everyone said ‘These are the most amazing bath bombs – my body feels so soft.' I was using all natural products. I fell in love with doing it. But I never thought I would have my own business.

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Middle Tennessee to build shelving and paint the brightly colored

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Sarah and Ilex are proud of the organic way that their business

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If you have sensitive skin, you might start by taking inventory of your beauty and personal care products to see what you can replace. To get you started, here are three DIY products that you can make yourself for your chemical-free home.

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DIY Scented Body Moisturizer Just like a new candle can brighten your day, a shimmery scented lotion can make you feel like a queen. The only problem is all of the artificial fragrances, alcohols, dyes, and other chemicals that your skin is absorbing from that bottle. There are some cleaner options such as unscented lotions, but that's a lot less fun. This DIY moisturizer allowed you to customize your own scent while still treating your skin the best you can. The key ingredient? Olive oil! Yes, any bottle of olive oil from your kitchen works. Pour some in a smaller bottle and add several drops of your favorite essential oils. Olive oil is super hydrating, feels great, and will make you question why you ever used lotion in the first place. Plus it's safe for your whole body. Just be mindful of the essential oils you choose. Some types—such as peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oils—cause a cooling effect and can feel uncomfortable if it gets on your face or other sensitive areas.

DIY Counter Cleaner: Safe for Granite + Marble! You probably know that vinegar is a great natural cleaner for most surfaces. Unfortunately, it can be pretty damaging to delicate countertops made from granite or marble. Here's a DIY cleaning spray that's safe for any type of counters you have!

Ingredients + Rubbing alcohol + Dish soap

+ Essential Oils + Water

Directions In a plastic or glass spray bottle, mix one part alcohol with one part water. Add several drops of dish soap and whichever essential oils you would like to add for your desired scent. Shake it up each time you use it as the ingredients will tend to separate. Although it's natural and safe, still avoid spraying directly on your skin as the alcohol and dish soap can dry you out.

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DIY Laundry Scent Enhancer If you have ever added those popular scent beads to your load of laundry before, you know how lovely it is to pull your amazingly scented clothes out of the dryer. The funny thing about a product like that is it truly has no purpose other than adding a good smell, but it does add lots of chemicals to your daily life! There's a safer and more beneficial way to make your clothes smell heavenly. Try this DIY scent enhancer with your next load of laundry and put it to the test.

Ingredients 3 parts Epsom Salt + 1 part Baking Soda + Essential Oils

Directions Mix your ingredients together in a jar or canister and scoop about ¼ cup directly into the washer basin before adding the clothes—just like you would with scented beads. Continue with your laundry like normal.

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While these three recipes give you a great start, that's definitely not all you can do to kick the chemicals out of your home. For more information on starting a chemical-free household, you can browse online resources such as ChemFreeCom.com or find a social media group to join with like-minded people who have some experience from their own trial and error. If you get overwhelmed, remember that you don't have to get rid of all chemicals in one day. Every swap you make is something to celebrate!

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Sustainable Planet DURING THE WARMER MONTHS, WE CONTRIBUTE

GLOBAL

WARMING

AND DAMAGE TO OUR PLANET IN WAYS THAT DIFFER FROM COLDER SEASONS. The good news is that summer is the perfect time of year to implement many strategies to reduce our imprint. Best of all, not only are these habits better for the planet. Most are better for your wallet, too, and can add up to sizable savings. So make a resolution to implement the following

Electricity. Run all heat-producing appli-

go-green tips this summer.

Locally grown food. Shop farmers’ markets for your

ances such as the dishwasher,

fruits and veggies. By doing so, you

oven, and dryer at night to reduce

reduce the use of fossil fuels and

your air conditioning use. Reduce

pollution that results from grocer-

or eliminate dryer use altogether

ies being shipped to stores from

by hanging your clothes in the

across the country. Another option

fresh air to dry.

is to plant a backyard garden or look for a nearby co-op garden.

Buy used.

Water.

Garage sales and flea markets

Forego trying to keep up with

abound throughout the warmer

neighbors’ lush green lawns. Cut

months. So, reduce both your’s

back on watering, or better yet,

and others’ imprints on the planet

eliminate it altogether. When you

by buying and using goods that

do water, do it only after dusk. This

would otherwise fill up our land-

will maximize your yard and plants’

fills. First, this reduces waste. But

ability to use the water, therefore,

it also reduces environmental

reducing the amount and fre-

pollutants that result from manu-

quency of watering needed.

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