Franklin, TN June 2026

LIFE + CULTURE

SCOTT SCOVILL ON BEING TENACIOUS

STYLE + BEAUTY MEN AND FASHION

FOOD + BEVERAGE CRAIG'S RESTAURANT

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IS RIGHT WHERE HE WAN TS TO BE

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Our Community. Our Mission.

It’s more than where we work, it’s where we live.

It’s where we raise families. Where we show up for one another – in the everyday

and in the unexpected.

It’s where names are neighbors, and care is connection.

It’s about the people.

Not Your Average Men’s Issue

There’s something powerful about the quiet influence of a good man, the kind who shows up, leads with consistency, and puts others first. In this June Men’s Issue, we explore modern masculinity through the lens of fatherhood, discipline, and everyday leadership.

We hear from Tyler Hubbard, formerly of Florida Georgia Line, on balancing career and family, and from Tim Timmons, whose new book chal lenges the idea of perfection in favor of presence. That same honesty carries into The Imperfect Dads Podcast, where real conversations redefine what it means to be a dad.

We also explore personal style and legacy, from capsule wardrobes with Richard's Bespoke to heirloom watches from Fink's Jewelers, and highlight a local men's workout group that is building strength through community.

At its core, this issue is about being a role model, at home, at work, and beyond. As you read, think about the men who’ve shaped your life, and the example you’re setting for others.

Cheers to the men in our lives who create the little moments that become big memories.

Warmly,

ATHENA WEST, PUBLISHER @FRANKLINTNLIFESTYLE

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from this year’s 40th Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival

8-11: Friends of Franklin Parks hosted Dinner in the Barn at Harlinsdale to raise funds for the future of the parks. 8: Heather Doleshel & Ashley W. Roberts 9: Mary Pearce, War & Melinda Brown, Lisa & Bob Ravener 10: Lynne McAlister, Rod & Kay Heller, Hugh Culbreath 11: Andy & Barbara Ballash, Adam & Natalie Ballash 12-14:Scenes

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Leveraging real estate resources with a creative and tenacious spirit, the LCT Team of Onward Real Estate are experts in delivering a synergy of success for each client with long-time REALTOR® Lisa Culp Taylor as team leader. We are ready to help you buy or sell a home in the Franklin, Brentwood, or Nashville areas - and we have the experience and knowledge to make the whole process easier for you. View listings at LCTTeam.com.

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WOW Windowboxes Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

The Spring Hill Chamber celebrated WOW Windowboxes Nashville with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in March. WOW Windowboxes Nashville brings a “green glove” approach to enhancing curb appeal with custom-built window boxes, premium four-season plantings, and optional maintenance-free irrigation systems. Their services are designed to make beautiful, high-impact exterior design completely effortless for homeowners and businesses alike. WowWindowboxes.com

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Commemorates 20 Millionth Visitor

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum celebrated the nonprofit institution’s 20 millionth visitor since moving downtown in 2001 with a commemoration in the museum’s Mike Curb Conservatory.

Grammy-winning artist Trisha Yearwood and museum CEO Kyle Young were on hand to mark the milestone. One of Yearwood’s early jobs when she moved to Nashville in the 1980s included being a tour guide at the museum. Her employment application is currently on display in the museum galleries. CountryMusicHallOfFame.org

Toll Brothers Announces New Community Of Homes

Located in the vibrant Cool Springs area of Franklin, near exciting dining, shopping, and entertainment, Franklin Ridge is now selling. This Toll Brothers community features 34 luxury single-family homes.

Buyers can create their dream home with Toll Brothers’ Build-toOrder process, allowing them to visit its state-of-the-art design studio.

The model home is currently underway. Interested homebuyers may schedule an appointment by calling 855-949-8655. Visit LiveAtFranklinRidge.com for more information on location, pricing, and floor plans.

15th Annual Raise The Roofs Celebration Set For August 22

Friends of Franklin Parks’ annual Raise the Roofs event will return on Saturday, August 22 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, marking a major milestone as the organization celebrates its 15th anniversary.

This year’s event, led by chairs Amanda & Jeff Foster and April & Eric Jackson, is especially fitting as the 15th annual fundraiser coincides with the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, a meaningful tie to Harlinsdale Farm’s equestrian legacy and longstanding role in Franklin’s history. FriendsOfFranklinParks.org

WannaBeatles Set To Perform At Mockingbird Theater July 3

In 1776, there was “The shot heard ‘round the world!” Twenty years later, another British invasion took hold when The Beatles played “The NOTES heard ‘round the world” – and changed the course of music history.

Grammy finalists, The WannaBeatles, are performing for a special JULY 3rd celebration of music, memories, great songs from the ‘60s - and some revolutionary surprises. It’s where FAB meets FUN.

Tickets: Tunehatch.com/shows/ wannabeatles-the-british-are-coming

FPD Celebrates K-9 Koby's Two Years Of Service And FLEX Success

For the past two years, Franklin Police K-9 Koby has been taking a bite out of crime, playing a key role in removing illegal drugs from the streets and supporting the department’s proactive enforcement efforts through the FLEX Unit.

Since joining the department in April 2024, the chocolate Labrador Retriever and his handler, FLEX Officer Connor Jones, have been deployed more than 50 times, leading to the seizure of approximately 18 pounds of illegal drugs.  FranklinTN.gov

Franklin 2026 Finalist for All-America City

The City of Franklin has been named one of 20 finalists for the 2026 AllAmerica City Award, a national recognition presented by the  National Civic League honoring communities that demonstrate exceptional civic engagement, collaboration, innovation, and measurable impact. Franklin’s delegation will travel to Denver, Colorado later this month where all finalist communities will present their work and share their stories.

If Franklin is selected, it would mark the second time the city has earned this prestigious national honor, having previously won the award in 2020. FranklinTN.gov

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HoneyFire BBQ Opens In Brentwood

Award-winning and Nashville based HoneyFire Barbeque Co opened last month at 710 Old Hickory Blvd. at The Shops at Seven Springs in Brentwood. Their largest space yet, the Brentwood location offers both indoor and outdoor covered patio seating for 200 customers. Additional locations include the flagship restaurant at One Bellevue Place, and Assembly Food Hall at Fifth + Broadway in downtown Nashville. Honeyfire.com

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Grammy-Nominated Songwriter and Artist, Tim Timmons, Details His Inspiring Story And Message

Turning Trials

Into Testimony

Tim Timmons’ story is one defined by inspiration, hope, and resilience. Heavily involved in church and music programs growing up, the Southern California native graduated from college with dreams of pursuing a music career. Upon graduation, he married Hilary, his college sweetheart, and spent several years honing his craft, touring, and serving as a youth pastor. Everything was finally falling into place, until, at just twenty-five, he received the kind of news no one is ever prepared for: stage IV, inoperable cancer, with a prognosis of five years to live.

“So much changes in that moment... things become clear in a lot of ways,” Tim recalls on the news of his diagnosis. “I’m always saying that the gift of sorrow is sobriety—not necessarily alcohol or drug sobriety, but life sobriety. I have been addicted to worry my whole life, and yet, when you’ve got these moments of clarity or perspective or sobriety, you realize, ‘okay, maybe I don’t have to freak out about every little thing.’”

Timmons, who is now a father of four and twenty-five years past the year he was told he would never see, has shifted his mission to help inspire others to live each day to the fullest. This mindset has reflected every avenue of his life, as he decided to write songs that would help the world look more like Jesus in their daily lives. After a decade of making trips back and forth to Nashville, he signed his first major record deal with a Christian label in 2013 and relocated to Nashville.

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Tim’s story was also an inspiration behind the movie, “I Can Only Imagine 2.” Filmed around the Nashville/Franklin area, the picture follows Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe, and Tim during his time opening for the band on tour. Watching his hardest days back on film was profound for both Tim and Hilary, who were played by Milo Ventimiglia and Arielle Kebbel.

“I laughed a lot, but then when I got to see some of my cancer journey, I would just sit there with those headphones on and ugly face cry,” Tim shares, on watching the filming of the movie. “For the first time, I got to see myself from outside of myself... that’s a really profound gift that not many people get to see.”

Tim and Hilary have continued to turn storms into flowers, co-writing their book, Waking Up  Again: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude, to instill hope and encouragement in everyday life.

“[Our] hope with this book is [to] invite anybody who reads it to be more intentional about waking up every morning. Instead of just brushing our teeth, eating breakfast, going to work... what would it look like to wake up with more intentionality every single day? We told a bunch of our stories, our successes and failures [and hope], people will laugh a whole bunch, and also be really moved and encouraged,” Tim shares.

Each morning, Tim writes an ‘X’ on his wrist as a daily reminder to join Jesus. He started his nonprofit, 10,000 MINUTES, to further this message: If 80 minutes are spent in a weekly church gathering, that leaves 10,000 other minutes. What has your attention in the 10,000 minutes?

“What would it look like if we could wake up more intentionally every morning? If people find their own reason to remind themselves that they got another day, and if they join Jesus during their day? What could happen?” Tim questions.

Earlier this year, Tim released his own version of “Even If”—a ballad he co-wrote about his journey that was later recorded by MercyMe and went on to become a triple-platinum, Grammy-nominated hit. His latest release, “Wake Me Up Again,” is a glimpse of new music in the works. When he is not in the studio, Tim can often be found at Journey Church, where he leads as a Worship Pastor.

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“I’M ALWAYS SAYING THAT THE GIFT OF SORROW IS SOBRIETY— NOT NECESSARILY ALCOHOL OR DRUG SOBRIETY, BUT LIFE SOBRIETY.”

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THE SOUTHERN OAK WEALTH GROUP APPROACH TO BUILDING LASTING WEALTH

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Patrick Poling

Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager

For Patrick, co-founder of Southern Oak Wealth Group, wealth advising has always been about more than numbers on a balance sheet. It’s about relationships, trust, and helping families make thoughtful decisions that shape their futures for generations to come.

Patrick helped establish Southern Oak Wealth Group with a clear vision: to serve clients without the constraints that often come with large corporate financial institutions. He wanted the freedom to guide families without product pressure or competing priorities, allowing him to focus on what truly matters—long-term relationships and meaningful financial stewardship.

“We wanted the flexibility to serve families the way they deserve,” Patrick says. “Wealth advising is about being a trusted resource for every financial question, through every season of life.”

Over the years, Patrick’s perspective on investing has evolved beyond simply managing portfolios. While disciplined equity investing remains a cornerstone of his strategy, he believes investments are only one piece of a much larger financial picture. Today, his work integrates portfolio strategy with

tax planning, estate structures, liquidity events, and generational wealth transfer—creating a comprehensive approach that connects every aspect of a client’s financial life.

One of the most important lessons Patrick has learned throughout his career is that true financial success begins with purpose. When families clearly understand what their wealth is meant to accomplish—whether supporting future generations, philanthropy, or personal goals—financial decisions become far more intentional.

Risk management also plays a central role in Patrick’s philosophy. Rather than viewing risk solely as market volatility, he encourages clients to think about it in terms of long-term outcomes. The real risk, he explains, is failing to achieve the goals that matter most. By structuring strategies that can weather market fluctuations while still capturing growth, he helps clients remain confident even during uncertain markets.

Patrick’s approach with clients begins with listening. Understanding family dynamics, business interests, financial concerns, and personal aspirations allows him to build strategies that truly reflect each client’s priorities. Education is equally important—he believes informed clients are empowered clients. He also takes pride in guiding younger generations, helping them build a strong financial foundation early in life.

While industry recognition is always appreciated, Patrick says it ultimately reinforces his responsibility to serve clients with excellence.

Outside the office, Patrick recharges by spending time with family, staying active, and maintaining close friendships—some of which began right inside the Southern Oak office. For him, those relationships are a reminder that the most meaningful investments in life are often the personal ones.

Ann Young

Managing Director, Senior Wealth Advisor

For Ann Young, partner at Southern Oak Wealth Group, financial advising is about far more than managing assets. It’s about empowering people—especially women—to feel confident, informed, and in control of their financial futures.

Early in her own career, Ann remembers feeling that finance could be an intimidating subject, particularly for young women. But she also recognized how important it was to develop a strong understanding of money and how it shapes long-term life decisions. Today, that early perspective fuels her passion for helping others feel comfortable navigating their financial lives.

Ann is particularly driven by the opportunity to support women in a field historically dominated by men. In many households, financial roles have traditionally defaulted to husbands, but that landscape is rapidly changing. Women are projected to control nearly half of the financial assets in the United States by 2030—driven by rising earnings, entrepreneurship, and longer lifespans.

“That shift matters deeply to me,” Ann says. “Many women feel intimidated by finance simply because it hasn’t always been explained in a clear, approachable way.”

Her solution is simple: education and transparency. Ann prioritizes walking clients through the “why” and “how” behind every financial decision so they feel empowered rather than overwhelmed. Her goal is to build lasting confidence so clients feel secure managing their wealth at every stage of life.

That personal approach defines her relationships with clients. Ann believes wealth management is about much more than numbers—it’s about understanding goals, values, family dynamics, and the life someone hopes to build. By learning what matters most to each client and what’s happening in their lives today, she can anticipate needs, uncover opportunities, and design strategies that align financial resources with the bigger picture.

Life transitions are a key focus of her work. Whether clients are navigating retirement, divorce, or family changes, Ann emphasizes the importance of having a thoughtful financial plan in place before those moments arrive. While transitions can bring uncertainty, a clear and forward-looking strategy provides stability and peace of mind.

Ann’s background in economics and her designation as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) also influence how she approaches complex financial situations. Still, she believes the strength of Southern Oak lies in collaboration. Alongside her two partners, she works as part of a team that combines diverse perspectives to find the best solutions for clients.

Outside of work, Ann’s greatest passion is motherhood. With a six-year-old daughter and a three-year-old daughter, she is intentional about making sure they know they are the most important part of her life.

A lifelong Middle Tennessee native, Ann also treasures raising her daughters close to family. From time spent with grandparents and cousins to summers on Center Hill Lake and cheering on the Vanderbilt Commodores, she enjoys watching her children experience the same traditions she loved growing up.

Jonathan Trusty

Managing Director, Senior Wealth Advisor

In Nashville’s thriving business and entrepreneurial community, financial strategy requires more than simply managing investments; it demands thoughtful planning that considers every piece of a client’s life. For  Jonathan Trusty, Managing Director and Senior Wealth Advisor at Southern Oak Wealth Group, that holistic perspective is central to how he serves clients across Middle Tennessee.

Based in Brentwood, Southern Oak Wealth Group was founded with the idea that wealth management should be more comprehensive than traditional investment advice. The firm works closely with families, corporate executives, and business owners to align investments, retirement planning, business strategy, and legacy goals into one integrated financial plan.

Trusty’s path to wealth management began in banking, where he started his career in 2007 working in lending and underwriting. That early experience gave him deep insight into both personal and business finance, an expertise that continues to shape his advisory work today. In 2012, he partnered with colleagues to form what is now Southern Oak Wealth Group, building a firm

focused on long-term relationships and personalized financial strategies.

Today, Trusty specializes in helping executives and business owners navigate complex financial decisions, including retirement planning, debt management, and long-term wealth strategy. His background allows him to design highly tailored financial solutions for clients whose financial lives often involve both personal assets and business interests.

A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Trusty lives in Brentwood with his wife, Stephanie, and their two sons. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his family at Center Hill Lake and skiing across the United States—experiences that reflect the same balance between professional success and personal fulfillment that he encourages his clients to pursue.

For Trusty, wealth management ultimately comes down to relationships. By understanding each client’s goals, values, and vision for the future, he helps families build financial strategies designed for lasting confidence and peace of mind, not just growth.

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PERFECTLY IMPERFECT

Nobody hands you a manual when you become a dad. And for too long, most men have been expected to figure it out quietly and without complaint. Devon Neisen is trying to change that. Through his The Imperfect Dads Podcast, he is building a community around truth and honesty, real conversation, and the belief that admitting you don't have all the answers might just make you a better father.

WHERE DID THE IDEA FOR THE IMPERFECT DADS PODCAST COME FROM?

I was living in Nashville and was about to have my third child. My neighbor, Justin Cotton, was about to have his first. He'd always talk about how our conversations about being dads and what we were expecting about fatherhood would be a podcast he would listen to. After a couple times of him mentioning it, I reminded him I went to Belmont University and studied music business and told him I could do all the recording and producing. He said, 'That's great cause I already registered the podcast name.'

In 2022, we launched The Nashville Dads, and the first year was just us meeting up every other week, talking about the exhaustion and joy of having newborns. By 2023, people wanted to come on the podcast and talk about fatherhood. We got connected with Brandon Styll of Nashville Restaurant Radio and started recording out of his space. The podcast went from Justin and I talking about life to learning more about what life was like for dads in Nashville. We started

releasing weekly episodes. We started getting to know more musicians, small business owners, and restaurateurs in town.  We were lucky enough to talk to Mayor Freddie O'Connell and go on Local on 2.

In 2024, my family decided to move to Colorado. We moved the podcast to being fully remote and learning how to expand outside of Nashville for father's stories. So in 2025 we changed the name to The Imperfect Dads . By then, Justin had his second kid. Between working full-time, being a husband, and having a newborn and a 3-year-old, he decided to step away from the podcast. I took over fully and started reaching out to dads across the country to share their stories, while still keeping a lot of Nashville guests on the show.  I started releasing episodes two times a week at that point because of how many dads I had found eager to discuss their stories.

I believe every dad cares deeply about their family but rarely gets asked about it. I'm curious to know what happens when you tell a dad you know he cares and you want to hear his stories. What depth does he show? What does he reveal about his life and his story?  What pride does he feel when he communicates the love he shows daily?  I'm here to give dads that space to know their love is welcomed, their stories are welcomed, and their experience matters.

WHAT DOES THE WORD IMPERFECT MEAN TO YOU?

Imperfect is to imply a comfort with having no idea what you're doing but you really care and are trying your best. The word imperfect I hope disarms the guests. I hope it lets them know I'm not looking for a perfect example or someone who has all the answers. I'm here to say 'Yeah I'm figuring it out as I go. How's it going for you?' and leading with that humility and grace.

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WHAT WAS YOUR BACKGROUND BEFORE BECOMING A PODCAST HOST?

I have been a stay at home parent since 2019. After graduating from Belmont in 2010, I worked at NewsChannel 5, Hester and Cook, and Roach Family Dentistry all in Nashville.  By 2019, we had two kids and knew it'd be better for our family and mental space if one of us stayed home, and we decided I'd be the best fit for it.

“THE AMOUNT OF DADS WHO ARE WILLING TO DISCUSS MOMENTS OF FEELING ALONE, FEELING LIKE THEY COULD HAVE DONE THINGS DIFFERENTLY, AND WANTING COMMUNITY IS SOMETHING I NEVER COULD HAVE PREDICTED.”

So I worked full-time for nine years and have been a primary parent for seven. I have a good understanding of focusing on career or being primary parent and all of the stress and chaos that comes with it. When a lot of my friends were getting married and I couldn't afford a wedding gift, I would offer to DJ/emcee their weddings. So I've always had fun with music, entertaining people, and making sure people have a good time.

WHAT HAS SURPRISED YOU MOST ABOUT THE CONVERSATIONS YOU'VE HAD ON THE PODCAST?

The emotional depth of fathers. I never thought dads would be so open with discussing the things that worry them about being a dad. I expected dads to share silly stories, moments of being proud of their kids, and laughter. But the amount of dads who are willing to discuss moments of feeling alone, feeling like they could have done things differently, and wanting community is something I never could have predicted.

HAS MAKING THIS PODCAST CHANGED YOU PERSONALLY AS A FATHER AND THE WAY YOU PARENT?

Absolutely. This podcast requires constant curiosity and empathy. I'm learning about dads in all phases of life (some have newborns, teenagers, or adult kids) in all different areas of the country. It reminds me constantly

not to start a conversation with assuming I know the outcome. I'd like to think I carry that into my day-to-day life with talking to my kids and wife.

THE PODCAST SPACE IS INCREDIBLY CROWDED RIGHT NOW. WHAT MAKES THE IMPERFECT DADS PODCAST DIFFERENT?

This podcast is a great look into the mental space of dads. If you want to know what it looks like to be a dad and a deep dive into the reality of being a dad, that's what I want you to walk away with. I also make everything pretty light-hearted even when talking about heavy issues and moments. My hope is that if you're a dad and listening, you'll think more about your own mental space and know you aren't alone.  And if you're a wife and you're like, 'What might be going on in my husband's head?', hopefully this gives you some insight.

WHAT WOULD SUCCESS FEEL LIKE A FEW YEARS DOWN THE ROAD?

The biggest compliment and sign of success is when a guest refers their friends to the podcast. If someone says, 'Hey, you need to have this guy on,' it means the world to me and builds community. If I'm able to create an environment and experience where dads are still referring their friends and loved ones, I'll always consider this a success.

WHAT'S ONE THING YOU MISS THE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN NASHVILLE?

Besides friends and family in town, I miss going to Nashville SC games. I lived two miles from the stadium and had season tickets for three years. I loved going to games, I loved bringing my family, I loved taking friends to their first games, and I loved the experience of watching a town follow and rally behind a soccer team. I never would have thought Nashville would have a soccer team or such a devoted fan base. The League's Cup final against Messi will always be my top sports moment to see in person.

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NEVER GiveUP

TENACIOUS Is A Love Letter To The Power Of Not Quitting

There is a moment early in Nashville entrepreneur and industry visionary Scott Scovill's life story that sets the tone for everything that follows. He was a kid so afraid of failing that he found clever ways to avoid trying altogether. Getting by on exam scores while skipping the homework that would have actually counted toward his grade, is just one early example. But it worked for a while until it didn't. He ended up failing out of college. But owning that failure is where something clicked for him.

"My fear of failure was making me a failure," he says. "For the first time in my life, I realized that I had become the thing I was most afraid of."

Scovill is, and has done, many things. He is the founder of MooTV and has collaborated with music legends like the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Paula Abdul, Ozzy Osbourne and more. He is also a songwriter, a filmmaker, a Christmas record maker, a man with a photo of Jennifer Garner hugging him on his wall, and now a published author who is opening for Brad Paisley in front of 10,000 people this month. He is also, by his own admission, "something of a hot mess."

Tenacious: The Art of Relentlessly Pursuing Your Wildest Dreams, Scovill's debut book, seven years in the making and the subject of a billboard in Times Square, is part memoir, part manifesto, and the work of a man who has spent the better part of his adult life proving that tenacity is not just a character trait. It is a practice.

The inspiration for the book came from an unlikely source: a latenight conversation with author Tim Ferriss. "My friend Tim did not have a life worth writing about. First, he started writing and then he suddenly had a life worth writing about." The implication was life-changing for Scovill. "I'm going to start living my life like I'm writing a book," Scovill says. "And every day when something's presented to me, I'm going to say, 'Would this make my next chapter more interesting?' And if it will, and it's not going to totally blow up my life, then I do it."

What followed was a remarkable series of chapters. Including one in Norway, where a night of singing at a party led to an impromptu stage appearance the next morning. "I've always loved music and I was blown away to find that people actually liked listening to me," he says. "And I just said, 'That's it. I'm going to do this.' And to be in your late 40s and start singing, and now I find myself opening for Brad Paisley again in June."

Tenacious features seventeen inspiring people including Olympic Champion Scott Hamilton, music icons Brad Paisley, Peter Frampton, and Dierks Bentley, as well as NASA astronauts, athletes, CEOs, a Navy SEAL, and many more, alongside Scovill's own story. Connecting every chapter is the same simple yet difficult idea: don't give up.

"Tenacity is so simple, right?" he says. "It's just not giving up. How do you write a book about that? And the answer is, as simple as it is, it's incredibly hard on execution and that's why we aren't all living our very best lives."

“I hope when people read the book, they'll think of something they're not doing and do it more and harder.”

One of the book's most memorable passages involves Thomas Marshburn, a NASA astronaut who spacewalked multiple times. Scovill asked each of his guests a question he thought would yield interesting answers: What came from your tenacity other than what you were originally gunning for? Marshburn's answer surprised him most.

Marshburn described a moment near the end of a six-hour spacewalk, perched on a robotic arm 120 feet from the space station, when darkness fell and his eyes adjusted to reveal the depth and scale of the universe around him. "I perceived the universe, not blackness," Marshburn told him. "I felt it in a way that I cannot describe and will never be able to describe even to myself, but I felt so incredibly small and yet everything about us felt so tiny and at the same time so important." He paraphrased Nietzsche: "I looked into the abyss and the abyss looked into me."

"Tom took the time with me," Scovill says, "and for you, the readers, I got to experience that and I believe it changed me a little bit, and isn't that the cool thing about telling stories?"

The writing process itself was, appropriately, a lesson in tenacity. It started with Post-it notes covering an entire wall. It involved writing in three-day bursts. "Just vomit it all out," Scovill says. It was followed by rounds of revision with editors who eventually helped him honor his own voice without surrendering it. When an early partner rewrote a chapter in a way that didn't sound like him, he pushed back hard.

What does he hope readers take from it? Not a formula, not a shortcut, not a list of rules. "I hope when people read the book, they'll think of something they're not doing and do it more and harder," he says. "Even if you never make it, if your dream is to go to the moon and you never make it to the moon, I think you could have a lot of fun trying. I would feel great about these seven years it took me to write this book, if I could feel like I helped one person a lot, if I helped a few people a little."

“Even if you never make it, if your dream is to go to the moon and you never make it to the moon, I think you could have a lot of fun trying.”

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As for what's next on the Scovill horizon? Another album is in the works, a possible film project with his partner Katie, and maybe another book somewhere down the road. But for now, Scovill is doing something he admits has not always come naturally: pausing to appreciate what he has accomplished. "I'm getting so much better at taking a second and feeling like I'm enough," he says. "Just do it because you want to, and when you achieve something like this, just sit here for a minute and just be happy. Just be like, 'Wow, look what I did.'"

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ARTICLE BY STEPHEN RICHARDS JR. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JARED MINNIX

UNIFORM THE MINDSET

DISCIPLINE, CLARITY, AND THE QUIET POWER OF REFINEMENT DEFINE A NEW ERA OF PERSONAL STYLE

In a world that celebrates more, the most disciplined men are choosing less. It is a shift that is subtle yet powerful, one that has less to do with fashion and more to do with focus. For high-performing men, the idea of a personal wardrobe “uniform” is not about limitation. It is about clarity. At Richards Bespoke, founder Stephen Richards Jr. has seen firsthand how simplifying what a man wears can transform how he moves through his day.

“A personal uniform is a way to express your individual style by wearing what makes you feel most comfortable,” Richards says. “You’re not concerned with following trends, but rather staying in your lane to make your decisions easier when getting ready.” It sounds simple, but the impact is anything but. Every day is filled with decisions, especially for leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Reducing even a handful of those choices creates more space for focus where it actually matters.

“By narrowing down your personal style and wearing only what makes you feel comfortable and confident, this eliminates many unneeded decisions when getting ready each day,” he says. “Instead of having dozens of garments that are reserved for ‘I might wear this one day’, you utilize 100% of what’s in your closet.”

That shift from excess to intention is something Richards sees again and again. The men he works with are not trying to reinvent their look every morning. They are building systems that allow them to move quickly and confidently. “Most men want to be able to get ready in the morning with the lights off,” he says. “Meaning they want to be able to reach for any sport coat, slack, shirt, socks, and shoes without having to worry about if they go together. This helps maximize efficiency by minimizing decision making.”

It is not just about matching colors or patterns. One of the biggest pain points in most closets is inconsistency, pieces that technically look good but do not work together because the fit is off or the proportions are slightly different. “We assist our clients with building out a wardrobe where everything is meant to mix and match,” Richards says.

Stephen notes the word “effortless” comes up often. And it is closely tied to confidence. When everything fits

the way it should and works the way it is supposed to, there is no second-guessing. “Ask anyone who has ever had a suit custom-made for them, and they’ll confirm the boost of confidence it’s accompanied by,” Richards says. “When your garments are specifically made to your exact dimensions, you’re provided with not only a perfect fit, but you’re also styled in a way that makes you feel comfortable and confident.”

Still, a uniform does not mean boring. It means intentional. There is room for personality, but within a framework that keeps things streamlined. “We try to keep our clients within or around their comfort zone when it comes to designing their garments instead of pushing trends or what we think they should wear,” he says. “Some guys want to stick to navy and grey when it comes to suiting because it’s easy for them to pair everything with, and that’s OK.”.

The goal? Fewer pieces, better made, worn more often. “Before I started Richards Bespoke, I used to pride myself in how many suits and dress shirts I had hanging in my closet until I realized all I was doing was collecting,” Richards says. “Instead of seeking out deals or purchasing without intention, why not invest the same amount of money in fewer garments that are custom-made for you that you know you’ll wear?”

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MORE THAN A WORKOUT

ARTICLE BY MARIA DINOIA | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

F3 — Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith — is a free, peer-led outdoor workout group that has built a devoted following among men since its founding in North Carolina over 15 years ago. The group found a home in Franklin in 2015 and this year is being led by resident James Wells. No fees, no equipment, no excuses. Just community, accountability, and a whole lot of sweat.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GET INVOLVED WITH F3?

James Wells : I was invited by a few friends from church and honestly showed up the first time just to check it out. What kept me coming back was the fellowship. I realized pretty quickly that I didn’t have many close male friendships outside of work, and F3 filled a gap I didn’t even know I had. A lot of men are looking for connection, challenge, and purpose, even if they wouldn’t always say it that way. F3 creates a place where men can find all three.

WHAT

IS YOUR BACKGROUND? DID YOU HAVE A BACKGROUND IN FITNESS?

Not really. I didn’t grow up as an athlete. I was more of a music and scouting guy. Walking into an outdoor bootcamp-style workout was definitely outside my comfort zone.

That’s one reason F3 works so well: you don’t need a fitness background to start. We have guys from every kind of background and fitness level. Some have been athletes their whole lives, and others are just trying to get moving again. Everyone starts somewhere.

FOR THOSE UNFAMILIAR, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE MISSION AND CORE VALUES OF F3, AND WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM A TRADITIONAL FITNESS PROGRAM?

F3 stands for Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith. The mission is to plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership.

What makes it different is that it’s about much more than exercise. Yes, we work hard physically, but the bigger goal is helping men become stronger leaders in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

The workouts are always free, open to all men, held outdoors year-round, and led by peers on a rotating basis. No contracts, no mirrors, no pressure. We finish every workout in a “Circle of Trust,” where guys connect, share, and encourage one another.

And we have fun with it too—nicknames, cadence counting, and plenty of laughter. We take the mission seriously, but not ourselves.

WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN AS THE BIGGEST PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN PARTICIPANTS SINCE JOINING F3?

Physically, I’ve seen men lose weight, gain strength, improve endurance, and start doing things they never

imagined. Personally, I started running at 50, and now it’s a regular part of my life. A group of us have even tackled 14,000foot peaks in Colorado.

Mentally, the changes can be even bigger. Men gain confidence, discipline, consistency, and resilience. There’s something powerful about starting the day doing something hard alongside other men who are cheering you on.

HOW DOES F3 CREATE A SENSE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND CAMARADERIE AMONG MEN WHO MAY BE AT VERY DIFFERENT FITNESS LEVELS?

One of our sayings is: leave no man behind, but leave no man where you find him. That really captures the culture.

We meet men where they are, but we also encourage growth. Workouts can be modified for any level, and nobody is left to struggle alone. Whether someone is brand new or highly experienced, everyone contributes.

The early mornings, shared effort, and regular encouragement build camaraderie quickly. Doing hard things together has a way of bringing people together.

FOR SOMEONE WHO MIGHT FEEL INTIMIDATED TO JOIN, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO SHOW UP FOR THEIR FIRST WORKOUT?

You do not need to be in shape before you come. That’s like saying you need to be clean before taking a shower.

Just show up. You’ll be welcomed, encouraged, and challenged at your own pace. No one expects perfection. We simply respect effort.

Many of us were nervous the first time too. The hardest part is usually getting out of bed and showing up once.

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ARTICLE BY MARIA DINOIA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY TYLER HUBBARD

STILL ROLLING

TYLER HUBBARD IS BUSY WRITING, RECORDING, AND RAISING A FAMILY

There is a version of Tyler Hubbard that the world knows well. The one who helped turn Florida Georgia Line into one of the most commercially dominant acts in country music history and who co-wrote songs that became the soundtrack to a generation of tailgates, summers, and Saturday nights. That Tyler Hubbard is still very much present. But sit down with him now — or in his case, catch him in his backyard with his dog — and you'll find someone who has settled into exactly where he wants to be. "I love country music, and I still get excited about it, so why not do it?" Hubbard says. "I get to call this my work and a career. It's something that never gets old and nothing else I'd really rather do."

Hubbard recently released his new single, "Land." He wrote it a couple of years ago with friends, loved it immediately, and then spent an unusually long time trying to get the recording right. "I've recorded it probably three different times and just had a hard time feeling like I had it right," he says. "But I loved the tune and really wanted to make sure I did right by it and let the production match the quality of the song. So it took a few runs, a few laps in the studio to get it right."

The tell that something was off? He didn't want to play it for his friends at first. "One of the things I noticed is that I wasn't super excited to play it for my friends, and I didn't like the way that felt, so that was one of my signs," Hubbard says. "That's usually a tell. If you're not excited about a song that you were originally excited about, then I think you've not done it justice."

"Land" arrives as the next chapter in a solo run that has already produced four consecutive number one hits at country radio — "5 Foot 9," "Dancin' In The Country," "Back Then Right Now," and "Park." "5 Foot 9" has since been certified three times platinum, a milestone that still carries a sense of grateful surprise for Hubbard.

"I think it surprised me a little bit," he says. "I probably left the room feeling like we had a really good song. But a lot of times, it's hard to tell the difference between a good song and a great song. I knew it was a good one and was really grateful as a first single that it did what it did and being able to connect with the audience the way that it did. And it's inspired a whole new wave, so I'm excited about it and grateful for it."

This summer, Hubbard heads out on tour with Dan + Shay. Some of his favorite road memories involve touring with the duo before, and he's carrying that enthusiasm into this run.

"Those guys are some of the best in the game," he says. "Their energy is amazing and they're pumped for the tour and have been waiting a minute for this. My energy matches their energy and I'm super excited and grateful for the opportunity. We're going to bring the fans one heck of a night and make some memories, for sure."

Beyond his own recording career, Hubbard has built one of the most impressive songwriting resumes in Nashville, with cuts for Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Cole Swindell, Kane Brown, Zac Brown Band, and others. But he doesn't approach a writing session with any grand strategy about who might record the result.

"I try not to overthink who may cut this song, whether it's me or another artist, and just do my best to read the room and write what the room has to offer that day," he says. "I approach it with an open mind and see where the song takes us, and then see where the song wants to go after that, whether it's on my record or one of my buddy's records."

As for what fuels the songs in the first place, he says, "I always say life inspires the songs, life inspires the ideas. I think the foundation of a good song is a good concept or a good idea or good title that you can turn into something special."

Writing, he adds, is more than a professional practice. "I call it my first instrument. I call it my day job." He loves running up and down Music Row, he says, huddling with songwriting peers and "seeing what the day has to offer."

“I GET TO CALL THIS MY WORK AND A CAREER. IT'S SOMETHING THAT NEVER GETS OLD AND NOTHING ELSE I'D REALLY RATHER DO.”

After several years apart, Hubbard reconnected with his Florida Georgia Line partner Brian Kelley. "It was amazing, to be honest," he says. "It felt like I got my best friend back, and just very light, very fun. We went on a hike. We've done some fishing now, some deep sea fishing together, and really just decided let's hang out again and get our friendship back. For lack of a better term, it feels like we're in our honeymoon phase, and it's a lot of fun, so we're enjoying it."

The Florida Georgia Line years, 2010 through 2022, remain something Hubbard looks back on with deep gratitude. "The journey with FGL led me to being a solo artist and has inspired me in different ways," he says. "The older I get and the more into this solo career I get, I feel like it really has given me a cool perspective and even a bigger gratitude for what happened. It felt like it was truly the hand of God that was opening all the doors for us, and it was a special season."

So what's next for Hubbard? More shows. More music. The Dan + Shay tour. New singles. And as much time as possible with his wife and three kids — ages five, six, and eight.

"They're at a fun age where it's important that I'm around and present as much as possible, and I'm prioritizing that," he says. "Right now, that's really my number one focus, writing songs and being with my kids and my wife."

Tyler Hubbard is someone who has figured out exactly what matters, and is simply showing up for it, every day, one song at a time.

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With Brian Kelley (L) during the FGL years/Photo: Shutterstock

TOUR DATES

• 26 Jun  Dauphin’s Countryfest, Manitoba, Canada

• 27 Jun Country Thunder, Alberta, Calgary, Canada

• 04 Jul  Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI

• 10 Jul  Country Boom, West Salem, WI

• 11 Jul  Windy City Smokeout, Chicago, IL

• 18 Jul  Cedar County Fair, Hartington, NE

• 31 Jul  Sunfest, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada

• 06 Aug  Daiquiri Shop, Kansas City, MO

• 08 Aug  Fourth Street Live,  Louisville, KY

• 13 Aug  Brown County Fair, Aberdeen, SD

• 14 Aug  Corcoran Country Daze, Osseo, MN

PERSPECTIVE A NEW

ON LAKE LIVING

HOW JOSH RICKER IS REDEFINING THE MODERN RETREAT AT THE PRESERVE AT DALE HOLLOW

The first thing people notice is not the homes, it is the quiet. Tucked into the rolling landscape surrounding Dale Hollow Lake, The Preserve offers a different kind of vacation home experience, one rooted in intention. For developer Josh Ricker, that distinction was always the foundation. “The inspiration really came from the land itself,” Ricker says. “The first time I walked it, I was truly blown away by the topography, the privacy, and how quiet it was. And when I realized that because of that topography, we could build homes in the trees, not just among them.”

That vision carries through every detail. The homes, often described as “container-style,” reflect a modern approach without relying on literal materials. “It doesn’t mean we’re using actual shipping containers,” Ricker says. “It’s more about the design approach, clean lines, efficient use of space, and a modern, architectural feel.” Rather than imitate traditional lake or vacation houses, the design emphasizes simplicity and connection. Expansive windows, rooftop decks, and intentional layouts are designed to draw the outdoors in while maintaining privacy. “I don’t think it’s something you define as much as something you feel when you’re there,” Ricker says. “The privacy, the quiet, being surrounded by trees instead of other houses, it changes how you experience the space.”

That experience stands in contrast to more conventional lake-area developments, where density often defines the setting. At The Preserve, elevation and thoughtful placement create uninterrupted views and a sense of escape. “What we hear most is how different we are from anywhere else,” he says. “So many developments are crowded, heavily built out, or pretty traditional in how everything is laid out.” Here, the emphasis is on lifestyle as much as design. “People aren’t just drawn to the homes, they’re drawn to how they imagine spending time there.” That perspective has attracted a mix of buyers with a shared mindset. Some are searching for a second home, while others recognize the investment potential of a high-demand destination. “A big part of it is the gap in the market,” Ricker says. “Dale Hollow draws close to three million visitors each year, most coming from outside the state.  It’s far enough from

Nashville and Franklin that day trips aren’t practical and there just hasn’t been enough in the way of rentals or homes for sale to meet that potential need.  Given how beautiful Dale Hollow Lake is, and how exciting our homes are, we see some incredible growth potential.”

The development was designed with flexibility in mind, allowing homeowners to balance personal use with shortterm rental opportunities. “Some buyers are looking primarily for a place to use themselves, others are more focused on rental potential, but the majority fall somewhere in between.” He notes, “We’ve tried to keep pricing in a range that makes the opportunity accessible without compromising the quality of the homes or the setting,” Ricker says.

Location adds another layer of value. Within reach of Nashville and other regional markets, yet far enough removed to feel like a true escape, the development strikes a careful balance between accessibility and seclusion. Still, it is the atmosphere that defines The Preserve. The quiet, the trees, and the absence of distraction create a natural shift in pace. In that stillness, time feels different, and priorities come into focus. “You’re stepping away from the noise, but not from what matters,” he says. At The Preserve at Dale Hollow, that balance between escape and connection is what turns a place into something far more lasting.

5 FACTS ABOUT DALE HOLLOW LAKE, TENNESSEE

1. IT’S MASSIVE, AND SURPRISINGLY UNDEVELOPED

Dale Hollow Lake spans about 27,700 acres with more than 620 miles of shoreline, much of it still wooded and untouched, which is rare for a lake of this size.

2. IT ATTRACTS MILLIONS EACH YEAR, WITHOUT FEELING CROWDED

Despite its peaceful reputation, the lake draws nearly 3 million visitors annually thanks to boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

3. IT’S KNOWN FOR WORLDCLASS FISHING

The lake holds the world record for smallmouth bass and continues to be a top destination for professional and amateur anglers looking for their next big catch.

4. THE WATER IS EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAR

Dale Hollow is widely known for its clean, blue water, making it ideal for swimming, boating, and even scuba diving.

5. NOT JUST A PRETTY

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Along with the lake, the area also offers world class hiking, state parks, golf, fly-fishing, and 24,000 acres of public hunting grounds.

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The Bellamy Brothers

Still Writing, Still Touring And Still Doing It Their Way 50 Years Later

ARTICLE BY MARIA DINOIA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DERREK KUPISH

The Bellamy Brothers are one of a very few country music acts that can claim longevity. David and Howard Bellamy have spent half a century making music that has traveled everywhere from the radio stations of rural America to the concert halls of East Germany in the days just after the Berlin Wall came down. With a landmark anniversary album on the way and a headline show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium coming up later this month, the brothers are celebrating their golden jubilee.

The Bellamy Brothers' story begins, as so many great ones do, with a song that arrived and simply took over. "Let Your Love Flow," released in 1976, became one of the defining hits of its era. It connected with audiences far beyond anything the brothers could have predicted at the time.

"When we first heard the song, we always really, really liked it and recognized right away this is something we could do," David Bellamy says. "It would have been hard at that point to realize how big it would become."

And how big did it become? Worldwide. A genuine global hit that put the Bellamy Brothers on stages in over seventy countries and set the foundation for the next 50 years.

David Bellamy had already been in the music business long enough to know what a good song felt like. He wrote "Spiders and Snakes" for Jim Stafford before his own recording career took off. "We had a taste of success in the music business," he says, "but we had no idea that it was going to be a worldwide hit."

To mark the anniversary, the Bellamy Brothers went into the studio with the intention of putting together a modest retrospective. But something else happened instead. "We started out with maybe trying to put an album together that contained a few hits and a few new songs and a few older songs," David says, "but then we kept coming up with some new tracks and it ended up being an all new original album."

With six albums already in the catalog from their most prolific years, adding another greatest hits package didn't hold much appeal. But a brand new collection of original material did. "We thought a nice new fresh original album would be nice," he says. "Most of it's just stuff we wrote."

“People are people everywhere. If somebody likes music, they like music.”

Leading the way into the anniversary is a new single, simply titled "50 Years On." It's a song David describes as less a grand statement and more a collection of honest memories. "It's just more or less bullet points," he says. "All the stuff in that song is actually true and that all did happen." The lyrics mention things like losing friends, running with Haggard, hanging with Jones and playing for The Rolling Stones. He acknowledges that a complete account of five decades in music would have required considerably more time. "It would have been three hours long if we had mentioned everything."

This month brings one of the more personally meaningful milestones of the brothers' anniversary year: a headline show at the Ryman Auditorium.

"We played at the Ryman when they did the Tuesday night operas and stuff," David says. "We would go and do a song with a little of a toasting night or whatever. But we've never done a show there, so it's going to be really special to do that. I can't wait. Now that Nashville is such a destination city, you know?"

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Ask David Bellamy about their early touring history and he has many stories. Performing in the former East Germany shortly after the Berlin Wall fell. Touring India. Playing Sri Lanka. Watching Russian soldiers who had been walking past a venue stop, turn around, and stay for the show."We've seen some interesting things," he says. Over seventy countries and a career that has taken them to places most artists never reach. "We've been a few places," David says. "People are people everywhere. If somebody likes music, they like music."

So what has brought The Bellamy Brothers their staying power? "I guess the stubbornness," he says. "We've been thrown off of record labels. Really the only adversary we've had have been labels we've had over the years. That's the only thing. Those have probably been our biggest fights over the years, but that's all behind us now."

After five decades, the thing that started it all, the love of writing songs, remains strong. David Bellamy writes on airplanes when he's bored. He and Howard have a studio where they trade ideas back and forth, leaving tracks for each other, calling to say "go listen to that."

"Songwriting is just something that's one of our first loves," he says, "and so it's not really a job." What inspires it? Almost anything, he says. "Sometimes it'll be a big event and sometimes it's just the smallest of things. You never quite know what it will be."

The new single came naturally, he says, because the material was already lived. "I felt compelled to write something for the 50th anniversary. It wasn't laborious or anything. It came pretty easy because I knew all the facts. It was just a matter of connecting it."

Fifty years in. A new album. A Ryman debut. And a songwriter who still pulls out his iPad on a plane just to see what comes. The Bellamy Brothers keep journeying forward.

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WHAT TODAY’S MEN CHOOSE TO PASS DOWN

modern heirloom

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED HOW TIMEPIECES ARE BECOMING SYMBOLS OF LEGACY, FATHERHOOD, AND GENERATIONAL MEANING

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1. Watches have long been considered one of the most iconic heirlooms. How are you seeing today’s men redefine the meaning of a watch as something to pass down?

The idea of passing down a timepiece(s) as a family heirloom is not a new concept and many families have had this tradition for generations.  I believe the number of families doing this has increased, especially over the last decade.  The volume of watch collectors is constantly growing and often entire collections are being passed to future generations as family heirlooms. Clients are actively shopping for watches they intend to own and enjoy, then pass on to their children.

2. What is it about a watch, compared to other pieces, that makes it such a powerful symbol of legacy and generational connection?

I think it’s mostly the idea of a timepiece transcending generations and being passed down.  Not all items of jewelry, clothes, and other material goods are practical enough to be worn consistently. Many timepieces can be worn on a regular basis and become conversation pieces.

3. Are you seeing more men purchase watches to mark specific life moments, such as becoming a father, a wedding day, or a major personal milestone?

Swiss Timepieces have experienced a major resurgence, and while they have always been a popular gift to celebrate different personal milestones, they are definitely sold with more frequency to celebrate these occasions.

4. How do elements like craftsmanship, movement, and brand heritage contribute to the emotional significance of a watch over time?

All of those elements are certainly important, but the emotional significance, I think, has the greatest impact. You don’t need to own a luxury timepiece with all the latest advancements in order to have an emotional attachment to the watch.

5. Can you share a story of a client who chose a watch specifically with the intention of one day passing it down?

I had a client once who traveled all over the world for business, and in every country he made sure to take a picture where the watch would be visible in front of a well-known landmark.  The idea was that when he passed the watch on to the next generation he would also present them with the pictures, so they could see every place the watch had traveled.

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6. What styles or types of watches are today’s buyers gravitating toward when they’re thinking about longevity, both in design and durability?

In the watch world, styles and trends come and go and get recycled quite often. Right now we are seeing a heavy demand for watches that have vintage characteristics and appeal. There are constant advancements in today’s watch market and I think that does play a large part when a buyer is deciding on a new timepiece.  New materials, improvements on existing materials, upgrades to the durability and accuracy of the movements are constantly making an impact in the marketplace. The watch purchasers of today are becoming more educated and doing more research.

7. In your experience, how does a watch evolve in meaning as it moves from being a personal purchase to a future heirloom?

As the watch is passed down from one wrist to the next as an heirloom, it gains an identity. When the next generation receives the watch they don’t just get the physical timepiece, but also the stories about who owned it, where it traveled and how it was used.

8. For someone looking to invest in their first legacy watch, what guidance would you offer to ensure it remains meaningful for generations to come?

Choose a timepiece that speaks to your lifestyle and budget. What makes it meaningful is the enjoyment you get from it and the stories that will shape its history.  Choose something that you will wear and enjoy, then when the time comes pass it on to someone who will understand the significance and enjoy it as well.

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FIVE DISHES YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT LEAVE CRAIG'S RESTAURANT WITHOUT TRYING

ARTICLE BY MARIA DINOIA PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CRAIG'S RESTAURANT

Founded by entrepreneur Craig Susser in West Hollywood in 2011, Craig's built its name as an iconic modern American restaurant rooted in old-school charm and timeless hospitality. Known for its elevated comfort food, A-list clientele, and impeccable service, Craig's Nashville marks the brand's first expansion, bringing its celebrated experience to Music City. Settled into its home in the Gulch, the restaurant has wasted no time earning its place among Nashville's most talked-about tables. If you haven't been yet, consider this your guide to exactly where to start.

Meldman's Honey Truffle Chicken

"We are old school and don't charge for the bread," Susser says. "We feel it's a way of welcoming you and our bread basket is the best first step in the business. When we were first working on the menus 15 years ago before we opened, our new Chef De Cuisine in Los Angeles, Jason Bigus, was our pizza chef. We made many different types of pizza, calzones and desserts using pizza dough. One day he made a batch of warm, gooey, garlicky, sweet bread. We all took a bite and exclaimed, 'What is that?' He said, 'Oh, just something I learned to make.' I said, 'That's our bread.' He said, 'No way, it would be too hard to make in volume.' I said, 'We'll figure it out. And the rest is bread basket history.

Chicken Parm "We always aim to deliver comfort food elevated beyond what a home chef can accomplish," says Susser. "There is comfort in familiar foods executed at a superior level. I always like to say, 'The world is tough enough—dinner shouldn't be!'

Meldman's Honey Truffle Chicken was inspired by a dish I experienced at Gozzer Ranch, a Discovery Property in Idaho," Susser says. "It was called Jimmy Cracked Chicken. Before the opening we were working on dishes and this dish stayed with me, I worked on it with the chef. We had some tastings before opening and Mike Meldman, the founder of Discovery, is a good friend, mentor and investor. He came for a tasting and I slid the dish in front of him. He took one look and knowingly asked, 'What's that?' I said, 'Just taste it.' He did and said it was better than the version they had made. I asked, 'Can I have it?' and he said, 'Of course.' So I told him I'd name it after him. Now when I see him, I say, 'Forget about Discovery, Casamigos and the Raiders, your name is more famous because of the Honey Truffle Chicken at Craig's."

"Jerry Weintraub was a legendary concert promoter and film producer," Susser says. "He came in often. We were good friends

and he was a mentor of mine. One night he was ordering and I could see there was an issue. I walked over and sarcastically asked, 'What?' He said, 'I'm trying to order the linguine with clams with spaghetti,' and this guy, pointing to the waiter, said, 'I can't.' I said I got it. We walked away from the table and the waiter says 'we don't have spaghetti in the house.' I reached into my pocket, grabbed some cash, gave it to a bus person and said, 'Run up the street to the supermarket and get some spaghetti.' 15 minutes later Jerry was enjoying his spaghetti with clams and being the showman said, 'You should name this the  Jerry Weintraub Spaghetti Clam Show.'

"The Boys' Chocolate Pizza originates from an event during construction where we had a pizza tasting night," says Susser. "The dining room was a construction mess but the kitchen was up and working. I invited the Thursday night boys, a group of guys who still have dinner together every Thursday. There are eight of them and at least two sometimes make it for dinner; occasionally, all eight have over 15 years. The group consists of Zach Schiller, Ryan Philipe, Jesse Stern, Jesse Bradford, Brian Washington, Tyler Mitchel, Adam Talbot and Breckin Meyer. Jason, the pizza chef at the time, started sending out pizzas and the drinks might have been flowing. As the night grew fuzzier, we were all calling out pizza ideas. Someone suggested a chocolate pizza. That person is unverified but many have taken credit, with one even presenting the idea on a national late-night show. That's how the chocolate pizza was created. Chef has refined it many times. It's decadent and perfectly reflects the spirit of Craig's because it comes from a night spent with friends."

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Jerry Weintraub Spaghetti Clam Show

The Boys Chocolate Pizza

FROM VISION TO REALITY

THE MEN WHO BUILT THE BUSINESS THEY ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT

ARTICLE BY WILL STOLTZ

Every great build starts as a conversation. Sometimes it’s a passing comment, other times it’s a vision that quietly follows someone for years, a barn, a workshop, a place to gather, a property that becomes part of a family’s story. For many, that idea lingers in the realm of “someday.” But according to Will Stoltz and Mahlon Stoltz of StoltzCo, there’s a defining moment when that mindset shifts. “When they see the full 3D design, they usually get really excited and are ready to see it in real life.” That moment, when an abstract idea becomes something visible and tangible, often marks the transition from dreaming to doing.

While finances and logistics play a role, the deeper motivation tends to be more personal. Over time, priorities shift, and the realization sets in that waiting comes at a cost. “Reality might set in when you realize how fast life goes by, and the more time goes by without the dream, the less time you have to enjoy that dream with the people you love.” It’s a perspective that reframes the decision entirely. The structure itself, whether it’s a barn, event space, or custom garage, becomes less about the building and more about what happens inside it. Memories. Gatherings. Time shared.

One of the biggest barriers for clients isn’t desire, it’s clarity. Turning a vision into something actionable requires structure, guidance, and a process that removes uncertainty. At StoltzCo, that process begins by capturing the client’s vision and translating it into detailed renderings. From there,

the design evolves alongside the budget, ensuring that what’s imagined can actually be built. “First, we want to catch the vision the client has and put it all into a drawing so everyone can visualize and be on the same page.” This approach eliminates guesswork and creates alignment from the start. Clients aren’t left wondering how the final product will look or whether it’s financially realistic; they can see it, understand it, and move forward with confidence.

From design to completion, each project is managed with a hands-on approach. Dedicated project managers oversee progress, crews are trained to prioritize both speed and craftsmanship, and job sites are kept clean and organized throughout the build. The company’s foundation is rooted in more than construction alone. With a focus on customer service, quality design, and workmanship, StoltzCo approaches each project with a commitment to doing things the right way, both professionally and personally.

Despite the excitement, many people hesitate. Economic uncertainty, fluctuating material costs, and the hope for a “better time” can keep projects on hold indefinitely. But in practice, that perfect moment rarely arrives. Costs shift in different directions, lumber may drop while metal rises, fuel impacts pricing, demand changes the market. Waiting doesn’t necessarily simplify the decision, it often complicates it. That’s why many clients eventually realize the opportunity isn’t in timing the market, it’s in taking action.

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For StoltzCo, each project carries meaning beyond the physical build. These spaces often represent years of intention, and finally, the decision to follow through. One recent client had spent years storing a collection of rare, high-end cars off-site, disconnected from something he deeply valued. When he finally moved forward, the result was a custom-built space designed not just for storage, but for experience, complete with oversized glass doors, a bar, a vault room, and a loft overlooking the collection. What changed wasn’t just the location of the cars, it was how they were lived with, enjoyed, and shared.

When a project is complete, there’s a moment that stands still for just a second. The client steps into the finished space and sees what was once only an idea. For the StoltzCo team, it’s the culmination of planning, craftsmanship, and trust. And for the client, it’s something more personal. The thing they talked about for years is no longer a conversation. It’s real.

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Live Abundantly Lead Gently

Lake Life that Pays for Itself

Reed Brown Photography

MOVEMENT THE MIRACLE IS IN THE

ARTICLE BY KAREN CREASON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

INS IDE BRIDGES FOR PARKINSON’S

In a quiet industrial park off Seaboard Lane in Franklin, something meaningful is taking shape behind an unassuming door. Step inside Bridges for Parkinson’s and you will not find a typical fitness center. You will find a community built on movement, connection, and possibility. And, more importantly, you will find people learning how to move through life again with confidence.

Bridges for Parkinson’s was created with a simple but powerful mission: to help people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders stay active, engaged, and connected through specialized, neuro-based programming. At the heart of that mission is a guiding belief, “The miracle is in the movement.” It is a phrase that captures what happens there every day, going far beyond exercise. It is about restoring independence, rebuilding confidence, and creating a space where individuals are supported not just physically, but emotionally.

A cornerstone of the program is Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact, boxing-based fitness approach designed specifically for those living with Parkinson’s disease. What might look like a traditional workout at first glance quickly reveals itself to be something far deeper. For many, it is hope in motion. The focus is not on competition, but on reclaiming strength, confidence, and independence.

Participants hit heavy bags, practice footwork, and move through carefully designed exercises that target balance, coordination, and mobility. The routines are neuro-based, intentionally designed to stimulate areas of the brain impacted by Parkinson’s. Many mirror drills used by professional boxers, improving speed, agility, coordination, and reaction time in ways that translate directly into everyday movement.

“I provide exercises that mirror everyday life so PD fighters can do the things they enjoy with greater ease and confidence,” says founder Colleen Bridges.

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, balance, and coordination, often chipping away at a person’s confidence over time. Traditional exercise can feel intimidating or even unsafe. Rock Steady Boxing flips that narrative. Through intentional movement, rhythm, and repetition, participants work to strengthen not just their bodies, but their sense of control over the disease.

But to describe this as simply a workout would miss the point entirely.

“People walk in thinking they’re coming to exercise,” Bridges says. “But what they find is so much more. They find a place where they are seen, where they are capable, and where they are not defined by Parkinson’s.”

Bridges’ journey into this work did not begin as a business venture. It began as a calling. A certified personal trainer with a specialization in movement disorders and Parkinson’s, she brings nearly two decades of experience working with neurological conditions and has helped thousands of individuals regain strength and independence.

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Bridges started at Steps Fitness in Nashville with three participants and, in 2017, brought Bridges for Parkinson’s and Rock Steady Boxing to the Franklin area. Today, Bridges for Parkinson’s offers 29 weekly exercise classes, including Rock Steady Boxing, yoga, and tai chi, along with stretching, massage, and educational workshops.

The mission is simple and deeply meaningful: to connect people living with Parkinson’s to a supportive community through movement that strengthens both body and mind. Participants are not treated as patients. They are “fighters.”

“There is something powerful about calling someone a fighter,” Bridges says. “It shifts the mindset. Parkinson’s becomes the opponent, not the identity.”

The team behind the program is highly specialized, including Parkinson’s Fitness Specialists, occupational and physical therapists, a massage therapist, a neuroscientist, and even a retired Olympic boxing coach.

“We don’t see limitations when someone comes in,” Bridges says. “We see potential. We see what’s still possible.”

The workouts are intentionally challenging. Bridges utilizes what she calls Forced Intense Exercise, gently pushing participants beyond what they might do on their own.

“Every class is a reminder that they can still do hard things,” Bridges says. “And that realization carries over into every part of their life.”

The benefits extend far beyond the physical. An estimated 90 percent of people living with Parkinson’s experience anxiety or depression. Here, that burden is met with something equally powerful: connection. “It makes their journey less lonely,” she says.

In many ways, the program functions as both a fitness class and a support system. Participants form friendships that extend beyond the gym, often meeting for dinners or social outings. Carepartners connect and join the class at no additional charge.

“It’s inspiring,” Bridges says. “They look at each other and think, if they can do it, I can do it.”

The impact reaches into everyday life. Participants travel, attend concerts, and spend meaningful time with their families, often doing things they once thought might no longer be possible.“I provide the necessary resources for them to live their best lives,” Bridges says.

And that sense of joy is what makes this space so special. It is not driven by fear of the disease, but by the possibility of living fully alongside it.

The program has grown steadily, and Bridges is actively looking to expand into a larger facility in the Cool Springs area, allowing even more individuals and families to benefit. As a nonprofit, Bridges for Parkinson’s is committed to accessibility, ensuring that no one is turned away. Donations through their website help make that possible.

At its core, the message remains simple. The miracle is in the movement.

“Parkinson’s may change the way someone moves,” Bridges says. “But it does not take away their ability to live a full, meaningful life. Our job is to help them see that again.”

BridgesForParkinsons.com

Colleen Bridges

The Testosterone Blueprint

What Every Man Needs To Know About Energy, Performance, And Long-term Health

For many men, testosterone is thought of as a symbol of strength or libido, but in reality, as Scott Crosbie, owner of Next Health, explains, it is the quiet driver behind everything from mental clarity and metabolism to resilience, recovery, and overall vitality.

Why is testosterone essential for men’s overall health, beyond just muscle and libido?

Testosterone is a foundational hormone that affects nearly every major system in the body. It supports energy, mood, motivation, focus, bone density, metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular function, red blood cell production, recovery, and body composition. It also influences confidence, drive, resilience, and overall vitality. When optimized, men often feel stronger, sharper, and more productive in daily life.

What are the most common signs of low testosterone that men tend to overlook or misinterpret?

Symptoms often develop gradually, so many men blame aging or stress. Common

signs include persistent fatigue, brain fog, irritability, depressed mood, low motivation, slower workout recovery, increased abdominal fat, loss of strength, poor sleep, decreased confidence, and reduced ambition. Libido changes may occur, but many men first notice lower energy, reduced resilience, and declining mental sharpness.

There’s a lot of misinformation out there. What are the biggest myths about testosterone?

One myth is that testosterone therapy is only for bodybuilders or vanity. In reality, it can be an appropriate medical treatment for men with documented deficiency and symptoms. Another myth is that higher is always better. Optimal balance matters more than extreme levels. A third myth is that every tired man needs testosterone. Fatigue can also stem from sleep apnea, thyroid dysfunction, chronic stress, depression, nutrient deficiencies, or metabolic issues. Another misconception is that a “normal” lab result always means optimal health.

How does testosterone naturally change with age, and when should men consider getting their levels checked?

Testosterone typically peaks in early adulthood and gradually declines with age, though the rate varies based on sleep, stress, body composition, and overall health. Men should consider testing if they experience fatigue, reduced performance, mood changes, weight gain, poor recovery, or sexual health concerns. Baseline screening in their 30s or 40s can also be valuable, especially for men with obesity, diabetes, chronic stress, or poor sleep. A complete panel may include total and free testosterone, SHBG, estradiol, and metabolic markers.

What lifestyle factors have the biggest impact on maintaining healthy testosterone levels?

Sleep is one of the strongest drivers, since much of testosterone production occurs during restorative sleep. Resistance training, especially strength training, can help support healthy levels. Chronic stress raises cortisol, which can suppress testosterone. Nutrition matters, particularly adequate protein, healthy fats, zinc, magnesium, vitamin D, and stable blood sugar. Maintaining a healthy weight is important, especially reducing visceral fat. Excess alcohol, sedentary habits, and chronic under-eating can lower levels over time.

For men considering testosterone therapy, what are the key benefits, risks, and long-term considerations?

When properly prescribed and monitored, benefits may include improved energy, mood, motivation, strength, body composition, libido, cognition, recovery, and quality of life. Risks can include elevated red blood cell count, acne, fluid retention, fertility suppression, and the need for regular monitoring. Therapy should always be individualized, medically supervised, and aligned with long-term health goals, symptom response, and overall wellness.

Next-Health.com

AN EXCERPT FROM EPISODE 6 OF SHARE THE LIFESTYLE, A CITY LIFESTYLE PODCAST

Photographer: Brittany Dawn Short

Creative Director: Jen Birn

Stylist: Stephanie Coultress O’Neill

Location: Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin, TX

MIKE JOHNSON HAS BUILT HIS LIFE AROUND ONE QUIETLY RADICAL IDEA: THE STANDARD YOU SET PRIVATELY IS THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS.

After eight years in the Air Force, a celebrated run on national television, and a health crisis abroad that sent him deep into supply chains and ingredient certifications most founders never touch, the result is Oshun — a luxury ritual brand built on provenance you can trace and integrity you can verify. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Mike shares what it actually takes to build something worth putting your name on. Read the highlights below, then scan the QR code for the full episode.

Q: YOU BECAME A FAN FAVORITE ON THE BACHELORETTE AND THEN LEFT THE SPOTLIGHT. YOU MOVED TO MEXICO, LEARNED SPANISH, THEN COSTA RICA, AND BUILT A COMPANY. WHAT DID THAT EXPERIENCE TEACH YOU ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR?

A: “If you’re a good person going in, that shows. If you’re not, that shows too. I also learned that people form this parasocial relationship with you — they assume things about you. When in all actuality, different circumstances bring out different parts of who you are. I was on TV trying to find love. The kindness people were showing after felt a bit fake, because they wanted to be a part of something that isn’t who I am individually, but a part of what they saw on TV. And so I had to get away from everybody and everything and the noise.”

THE QUIET STANDARD:

MIKE JOHNSON

“Too many people have prayed for me. So I’ve got to get up and do the walking.”

— Mike Johnson

Q: YOU JOINED THE AIR FORCE RIGHT OUT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WHAT WERE YOU ACTUALLY RUNNING TOWARD?

A: “There was something in me that was saying: I’m not living up to my full potential. I was being a follower. My uncle said, ‘What’s going to make you become an adult the fastest?’ I said, obviously, the military. The Air Force broadened my thought process more than anything. We’re so caught up in our own perception — when you learn to understand different people’s perspectives, it adds to you in so many ways.”

Q: WITH OSHUN, YOU OWN YOUR MANUFACTURING, YOU EMPLOY A CHEMIST, EVERY PRODUCT HAS A BATCH NUMBER TRACEABLE TO ITS ORIGIN DATE. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GO THAT DEEP WITH THE BRAND?

A: “The EU bans 1,100 ingredients in personal care products. The U.S. bans nine. That’s my starting point. Oftentimes, it might be the same ingredient, but it comes from a place where it doesn’t have the highest purity. And 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed. Every product Oshun makes carries a batch number that goes back to the exact day it was created — I can show you every single supplier, the date, the origin. I own more than one part of the supply chain because that’s the only way I can stand behind what’s in the bottle.”

This conversation is just the beginning. Mike goes deeper into why he’s buying land up north, the family in the Philippines who prayed over his factory floor, and what he’d tell every person ready to stop performing and start building. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on the Share the Lifestyle podcast.

MIKE JOHNSON

In A

ARTICLE BY PAULI REEP

PICKLE-BRINED CHICKEN WINGS SOAR TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH ALABAMA WHITE SAUCE.

Pickle

Pickle Juice Brined Wings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds chicken wings (flats and drumettes)

• Pickle juice - enough to cover wings

• 1 – 2 teaspoons garlic salt

• ¼ teaspoon pepper

• 6 tablespoons butter

• A few dashes of hot sauce

• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

I’ve spent years searching for the perfect wing flavor, never quite satisfied, until I heard a podcast suggestion: brining chicken wings in pickle juice. It sounded strange at first, but it yields incredibly tender and flavorful wings! Since then, I save pickle juice from every jar I buy just to recreate these beloved wings. If I run out of pickle juice, olive juice works too. I air fry mine, but if you don’t have an air fryer, cook them as you normally would. Don’t forget to toss them in a buttery dill sauce and try the Alabama white BBQ sauce for an extra layer of goodness!

1. Place chicken wings in a non-reactive container and pour pickle juice over chicken wings until completely covered.

2. Place it in the fridge and let it marinate, covered, for at least 8 hours.

3. Drain wings, discard pickle juice, and completely pat wings dry.

4. Put dried wings in a bowl and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Mix well.

5. Place wings in an air fryer basket, being careful not to crowd. Cook at 400 degrees for 28 minutes, turning every 8 minutes until crispy. If you don’t have an air fryer, bake them in the oven for 35 - 40 minutes at 400 degrees, flipping halfway through.

6. Melt the butter and add a few splashes of hot sauce of your choice and mix in a bowl. Add wings and completely cover with butter mixture. Sprinkle with fresh dill and toss a few times, and serve with my white barbeque sauce.

Alabama White BBQ Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise (I prefer Duke’s)

• ¼ cup water

• ¼ cup white wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon pepper, coarsely ground

• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

INSTRUCTIONS

Whisk all ingredients together until blended. Dip your pickle juice-brined wings in this sauce and taste the joy!  Store in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 weeks.

Nice? Is Whiskey On Ice

BY EVE BUSHMAN

ARTICLE

THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY YOUR WHISKEY: ON THE ROCKS, ROCK, NEAT, OR WITH WATER

In speaking to Whiskey lovers (most happen to be men, but do accept me in their brethren as a fellow enthusiast, writer, and educator), I’ve learned a great many opinions on how to drink Whiskey. Specifically, preferences on adding water and ice vary greatly.

A brand ambassador that I had the privilege of listening to recently said the obvious: both dilution and temperature change when you add ice, so if you are going to add something, a little water is best. I personally prefer to use a water dropper, so I can add one drop at a time until I get to the desired taste.

HERE ARE THE DIFFERENCES:

Rocks: Provides the highest rate of dilution as a lot of ice melts quickly. If you are drinking a barrel proof Whiskey, it kind of defeats the purpose as the distiller didn’t add water as they do in every other type of finished Whiskey.

On the Rock: The single rock, cube, or sphere is the slowest to melt and thought to be the most aesthetic. It’s nice if you want to stretch out your tasting. I often order on the rock if I want my drink to last longer.

Neat: This is the way single malt Scotch is served at a tasting event, in a branded Glencairn or Neat glass so that proper nosing for aromas can be achieved - and a dram of Scotch, smaller than an ounce, fits in them perfectly.

Water: As I mentioned above, quoting the brand ambassador, a little water is better for a fine Whiskey over any kind of ice. Often, if ordered with water, the water is served in a separate vessel on the side so you can add in as much as you want.

Quoting another expert on the subject, Richard Paterson of The Dalmore famously and enthusiastically demonstrates in his Scotch classes how to drink single malt Scotch Whiskey: Paterson fills a lowball glass to the rim with ice, adds Scotch and then ceremoniously throws it over his shoulder onto the carpet of the classroom – because that much ice makes the drink worthless. One more quote, never “add green tea or milk to Whiskey. You can add a little water, but not a lot of ice.”

Ultimately, the reason we add ice can be for aesthetics, to stretch out the time spent on one glass, for cooling, and for dilution. However, the number one reason enthusiasts add water is … drumroll please … because adding a little water actually opens up a Whiskey to show more aromas and flavors.

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GUYS’ GUYS’

Has it been too long since your tribe gathered to rib and one-up each other as only guys can do? To help plan a getaway for just the guys, City Lifestyle gathered an eclectic list of locations offering tons of things to see, do and experience. Here’s hoping the only ribs one will get on this guys’ getaway are the kind to hold in hands while barbecue sauce drips onto shirts.

Scottsdale/Phoenix

There’s no other tournament on the PGA Tour like the Waste Management Phoenix Open and no hole like the legendary 16th, where 20,000 boisterous fans boo the tee shots that miss the green. The other 51 weeks of the year, golfers can play TPC Scottsdale or try one of more than 200 courses in the Scottsdale area, a top golf destination. Another winter event is the BarrettJackson Collector Car Auction. Even if one’s only collector car was a Hot Wheels, it’s a blast to peruse the acres of autos for sale before heading inside to watch the unique or renowned cars crossing the auction block. When it’s time to get moving, the strenuous hike up Camelback Mountain in nearby Phoenix

is a bucket-list item. Need a more moderate trail? Experience the same magic of the majestic saguaro cactus in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

New Orleans

It’s always a party in New Orleans (NOLA), especially when it comes to festivals, many of them centered around music. Folk to funk, gospel to jazz, zydeco, blues, African and other musical styles are celebrated on the Jazz and Heritage Festival’s 12 stages. If free admission is more desired, don’t miss the French Quarter Festival featuring local musicians and food vendors representing dozens of New Orleans restaurants. Part of the fun of Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo is admiring revelers’ watercraft, some of them homemade just for this festival on the banks of Bayou Saint John. If one of the festivals can’t be attended, there’s still plenty of NOLA live music, particularly the jazz clubs on Frenchmen Street. And when a break from crowds is needed, take a guided swamp tour. Kitschy, yes, but it’s a hoot to cruise around on a swamp buggy while looking for alligators.

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GETAWAYS

GETAWAYS

FOUR GREAT PLACES FOR GROOVES, GRUB AND GAWKING WITH BEST BROS

Bowling Green, Kentucky

“America’s Sports Car” is produced at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, where visitors can join guided tours to observe Corvettes being built and learn the fascinating history of these sexy autos. See examples of all Corvette generations at the National Corvette Museum. And if the need for speed is still felt, a few times a year Xtreme Experience offers driving or ride-along events in exotics like Ferraris or Lamborghinis at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. After getting all revved up, cool down at Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest known cave system in the world and a World Heritage Site, where guided tours take participants through tunnels humans have used for thousands of years. And after all this touring, the Bowling Green area is the southernmost point in the Kentucky Bourbon Trail of distilleries.

Austin

Live music rules here, with iconic venues such as Antone’s, The Continental Club, the White Horse and hundreds of other locations, from dive bars to big stages. From rock and blues to country and urban, music is heard every night of the week (and many afternoons as well). When guys are hungry, there are tons of barbeque and Tex-Mex joints. Unique food trucks are truly a thing here, with nearly 2,000 food trailers in town. Burn some calories biking or running the Southern Walnut Creek Trail or one of many paved paths. Get out on the water in a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard on Lake Travis or Lady Bird Lake. Take a dip in the historic Barton Springs Pool, where the underground springs keep the water around 68 degrees all year.

PREVENTIVE

THERAPEUTIC

WHITENING

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS JUNE 2026

events

JUNE 4TH

Pink Houses: A John Mellencamp Tribute

Franklin Theatre | 4:00 PM

Experience a heartfelt homage to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp with Pink Houses. Led by producer and vocalist David Brown, this high-energy show is a celebration of Mellencamp's melodies and working-class anthems that have defined Middle America for over four decades. FranklinTheatre.com

JUNE 8TH

The Franklin Band Golf Tournament

Vanderbilt Legends Club | 12:30 PM

Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this exciting inaugural event, which will feature a full day on the course, along with contests, and prizes. Funds raised from the event will go directly toward purchasing much-needed instruments and equipment. Registration: givebutter.com/TFBGolf

JUNE 14TH

Brentwood Summer Concert Series: The Eaglemaniacs

Crockett Park | 6:00 PM

The City of Brentwood presents the classic rock tribute era. Various food trucks are at all concert events one hour before the concert begins, so feel free to come early for dinner. BrentwoodTN.gov

JUNE 20TH

Nashville Predators Craft Beer Festival

Bridgestone Arena | 3:30 PM

Craft brews, food, games and entertainment are all a part of the Nashville Predators Craft Beer Festival. Each Beer Fest ticket also includes a FREE hockey ticket to a select Nashville Predators home game. Proceeds benefit the Preds Foundation, which supports Middle Tennessee nonprofit groups and programs in the community. BridgestoneArena.com

JUNE 26TH

Franklin Movies in the Park: Minecraft

Bicentennial Park | 8:00 PM

Minecraft follows four misfits pulled into a strange, blocky world driven by imagination. They must learn the terrain to return home safely. Along the way, they meet a skilled crafter named Steve. Together, they face challenges across the Overworld. FranklinTN.gov

JUNE 27TH

Studio Tenn: One Night Only

Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin | 6:30 PM

Studio Tenn's annual fundraiser is a celebration of live theater. One Night Only: The Summer Starlight Serenade is a night of extraordinary performances, community spirit, and support for the arts. StuidoTenn.com

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