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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

Athena West | athena.west@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Maria Dinoia | maria.dinoia@lifestylepubs.com

The Cutest Issue EVER HEY FRANKLIN, THIS ISSUE IS QUITE THE TREAT. We have rounded up the cutest kids and pets in our area and put them all over these pages for you to enjoy.

Brace yourself; they may be too cute to handle. Read about the amazing work of the Brett Boyer Foundation. You will never see the bumble bee the same way I assure you!

Has the quarantine turned your house into a cluttered disaster? Or... does it have you on a mission to reorganize your living spaces? We have a local expert here to help!

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Megan Hellmann | megan.hellmann@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe LAYOUT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Brianna Melanson, Susan Baldani, Ashley Hutcheson, Shifay Cheung, Linda Dohse CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Cameron Hinkle, Danielle Del Valle

No child is to young to start learning about finances so we also included a segment from one of our amazing local financial advisors to help your kids learn the importance of saving money!

Franklin has no shortage of extra-curricular activities for kids to learn a new activity.

From athleticism required in cheerleading to broadway bound dreams, we are showing off a few of our Franklin kids for you to "cheer on" as they hone their talents.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

And then there are the pets in our lives. Franklin and Leipers Fork are super pet-friendly

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

town and pets come in all shapes and sizes. Heck! Many of our pets have their own

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

social media pages. Follow some of our very own local #dogsofinstagram

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

Take this month to spoil your little ones, whether they walk on two legs or four,

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

as summer comes to a close and we watch them all get a little bit bigger and a little bit smarter.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 38 Make the Commitment Cheer Athletes Get Physical

44 Bright for Brett Supporting and Celebrating

50 A Pet Pig Tale From Farm Animal to Family Member

60 Pies by Gigi From Cupcakes to Pies and All Comfort Food In Between

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

10

Around Town

18

Culinary Creations

24 Trend Setter 28 Travel Destination

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34 Financial Buzz 38 Healthy Lifestyle 44 Giving Back 50 Animal Kingdom 56 Locally Owned 60 Food & Wine 66 Local Limelight 70 Locals Only 73 DIY 76 Lifestyle Calendar 78 Parting Thoughts

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Mortgages are offered and originated by Citizens Bank, N.A., Citizens One and Citizens One Home Loans are brand names of Citizens Bank, N.A.(NMLS ID#433960). All loans are subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. 2019 Citizens Financial Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

GOOD TIMES

Black Diamond Culinary Opens in Cool Springs Black Diamond Culinary located at 615 Bakers Bridge in Franklin hosted an open house to celebrate the opening of it's brick and mortar location. The culinary school offers private parties and classes from pasta making to four-course meals and everything in between. BlackDiamondCulinary.com

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AROUND TOWN

WILLIAMSON COUNTY WELCOMED 1.81 MILLION VISITORS IN 2019 A record 1.81 million visitors were welcomed to Williamson County in 2019, a 5.3% increase from the 1.72 million visitors in 2018. That marks the fifth consecutive year that the county has outpaced the national average for tourism growth, which in 2019 was 1.7% according to the US Travel Association.

Last year the 119-room Harpeth Hotel opened in downtown Franklin, along with three other new hotel properties in Williamson County, bringing the total number of available hotel rooms to 5,562. Other contributing factors to increased visitation were a steady rise in meetings, conventions, and youth and amateur sports tournaments in Williamson County, along with continued growth of signature events like Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, Main Street Festival, Dickens of a Christmas, and others.

The city of Franklin received notable national media coverage from Reader’s Digest naming Franklin among the “Most Romantic Small Towns in the United States” and “The South’s Best Small Towns,” while Forbes heralded Franklin among the “17 Most Beautiful Places to Travel in Spring” and “Best Spring Break Vacations for Adventure Seeking Travelers.” VisitFranklin.com

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MERCY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE’S FRANKLIN CLASSIC IS GOING VIRTUAL Being “All In” for Mercy now means participating in the 42nd annual Franklin Classic virtually.

“Due to Governor Lee extending the State of Emergency through Aug. 29, 2020, and after consulting with our

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Board and medical providers, we have decided to change the Franklin Classic to a virtual event,” said Cindy Siler, CEO of Mercy Community Healthcare.

RM YOUR B O F S OD N A R Y T

Participants will be able to run or walk the virtual Franklin Classic on a course of their choosing anytime between Monday, Aug. 31, and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, the traditional day of the event. Suggested courses will be available on the event website in the coming weeks.

Registration fees will remain $40 for the 5K and $15 for the 1K Kids Fun Run. The fee to run the 10K or 15K will be $40. 5K, 10K and 15K registrants will receive a 2020 Franklin Classic tech t-shirt while 1K registrants will receive a cotton t-shirt.

Participants will be able to submit their time and upload a race photo to the registration site. Additional race details will be sent to registrants as they become available.

WITHOUT SURGERY OR DOWNTIME

FranklinClassic.org

RUBY SUNSHINE OPENS IN NASHVILLE All-day breakfast restaurant Ruby Sunshine opened in Hillsboro Village

Freezes the fat and destroys it

last June. Located at 1800 21st Ave. S.,

Ruby

Sunshine

offers

BEFORE

AFTER

New

Orleans-style twists on brunch classics, including benedicts, pancakes and French Toast, and eye-open-

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Offers expire 8/31/20. May not be applied to previous purchases or other specials.

Sunshine’s second location in the Greater

Nashville

area, follow-

ing their first location in Franklin’s Public Square last year.

Nestled in the heart of the city,

Builds and tones muscle

conveniently between Belmont and

BEFORE

Vanderbilt Universities, the 5,300

AFTER 2 WEEKS

square-foot restaurant offers indoor table & bar seating for 127 patrons and additional seating for 48 on the spacious outdoor patio, when at full

Steven Bengelsdorf, MD

capacity. With New Orleans-inspired design

elements,

the

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restaurant

features Lizano Glass Haus stained windows, a Mardi Gras float-style papier-mâché Ruby Slipper and a forthcoming mural, which will be hand-painted by a local artist. Ruby Sunshine is the latest concept from

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AROUND TOWN Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group, the collective behind the acclaimed Big Easy-based eatery Ruby Slipper Café, and the Nashville restaurant marks the sixth location, behind Franklin, TN; Knoxville, TN; Birmingham, AL; Chattanooga, TN and Gatlinburg, TN, with Charlotte, NC to follow later this year. RubySunshine.com

SHAWN JOHNSON EAST LAUNCHES STAR-STUDDED CAPSULE COLLECTION WITH VERA BRADLEY Olympic

Gold

Medalist

and

Nashville resident Shawn Johnson East has partnered with Vera Bradley, a leading American bag and luggage company and iconic lifestyle brand, to create a lim-

A WORLD CLASS

Dental Experience

ited-edition

capsule

collection

inspired by strong women everywhere. The star-spangled styles are designed to help you take on the day and make a difference, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the nonprofit organization, Blessings in a Backpack.

The Johnson

Vera

Bradley

collection

+

Shawn

includes

a

ReActive Deluxe Tote and ReActive Ditty Bag, each available in three colorways – Dark Blue Heather, Black, and Star Power, an exclusive pattern inspired by Shawn’s signature starry touch. An ele-

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vated extension of Vera Bradley’s ReActive sustainable product line made from recycled PET bottles, the consciously crafted bags are lightweight, durable and water-repellent.

Blessings in a Backpack is a leader in the movement to end childhood hunger. The proceeds will help the

Your smile changes everything.

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organization’s ongoing commitment to get food to kids in need.

The

Vera

Bradley

+

Shawn

Johnson collection retails for $30 $140 and is available online and in select Vera Bradley full line stores.

VeraBradley.com.

UNITED WAY’S COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND DEPLOYS JUST OVER $1 MILLION TOWARD CRISIS RELIEF The COVID-19 Response Fund deployed another round of funding, $1,090,000, to 21 local nonprofit organizations helping individuals and families impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

This fourth round of funding went primarily to agencies serving New American, refugee and international communities. The Fund’s steering committee

studied

data,

gath-

ered from helpline calls and virus tracking reports, and conducted extensive outreach to understand

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the need and found a strong concentration in Nashville’s lower east and south quadrants.

The Fund’s first allocations focused on direct financial assistance, and the second round focused on COVID19’s contributing factors, such as food insecurity, suicide prevention and domestic violence. The most recent allocations were the first with a strong geographic component.

The COVID-19 Response Fund is housed at United Way of Greater Nashville, in partnership with Mayor John Cooper’s office and local corporate and philanthropic partners.

Since March, the Fund has allocated $3,525,000 of the $5,066,326 raised into the community. 100 percent of the Fund goes to nonprofits to help individuals impacted by COVID-19 and agencies that need organizational support.

FRANKLIN AREA HOTELS OFFER DISCOUNTS TO TENNESSEE & NEIGHBORING STATE RESIDENTS Sixteen

Franklin

area

hotels

have announced discounted rates for Tennessee residents looking for a staycation, and 12 area hotels have discount packages available

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AROUND TOWN Kentucky, and Mississippi. All area hotel discount packages can be accessed through VisitFranklin.com and include hotels actively adhering to safety precautions detailed in the Tennessee Pledge.

Hotels are a sector of the hospitality industry that has been hit particularly hard during the COVID19 pandemic. Hotel occupancy in Williamson County remains down almost 60% from where it was at this point last year.

Hotels offering discount packages include: + Aloft Franklin + Candlewood Suites Nashville-Brentwood + Candlewood Suites Nashville-Franklin + Courtyard Franklin Cool Springs + Drury Plaza Hotel Franklin + Embassy Suites-Nashville South/ Cool Springs + Franklin Marriott Cool Springs + Hampton Inn & Suites Franklin Berry Farms + Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville/ Franklin/Cool Springs + Hilton Franklin Cool Springs + Hilton Garden Inn Brentwood + Hilton Garden Inn Cool Springs + Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville-Franklin-Berry Farms + Home2Suites Franklin/Cool Springs + Residence Inn Berry Farms + Residence Inn Franklin Cool Springs + Sleep Inn Cool Springs + The Harpeth Hotel + TownPlace Suites Franklin/ Cool Springs

STUDIO TENN POSTPONES 2020/2021 SEASON UNTIL FEBRUARY 2021 Studio Tenn’s Board of Directors voted to postpone the launch of the theater’s 2020/2021 season until February of 2021. As a result of this change, the company will furlough the majority of staff effective July 13, 14

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B I S H O P S G AT E I N T H E H E A RT O F F R A N K L I N 2020, but will continue with online education initiatives.

Artistic Director Patrick Cassidy said that Studio Tenn has received incredible

community

support

Bishop’s Gate In The Heart of Franklin

through its development campaign,

“The Show Will Go On.” However, the inability to sell tickets creates a snowball effect that development initiatives simply cannot outrun.

Over the next few months you will see Studio Tenn continue to produce virtual content, including the hit web series, “Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations with Patrick Cassidy,” and continue to grow our new and highly popular educational efforts. If possible, they hope to produce small cabaret live performances as local restrictions are eased. Follow their Facebook page @studiotenntheatrecompany to receive updated information.

If you would like to give support, gifts can be made at studiotenn.com through “The Show Will Go On” campaign, or by mailing a check to Studio Tenn (1309 Pemberton Heights Drive, Franklin, TN 37067).

WILLIAMSON COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NEW LOOK The Williamson County Library Foundation (WCLF) •went with Locatedlive withing 2 miles of an updated and

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Located withing 2 miles of Historic Downtown Franklin 18 exclusive home sites, 1/2 to 2 1/2 acres • Homes backing to mature trees Mid $900’s to over $1 million • Walking distance Jim Warren Park 10 minutes drive to I-65 • All brick, master downstairs homes Franklin High SchoolContact and Poplar Grove Elementary and Middle School Beth Ann Smith at 615-300-5116

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• 18 exclusive home sites,

and logo last month. 1/2 According to 2 1/2 acres to

• Homes backing to mature trees Williamson County Library Foundation • Mid $900’s to over $1 million

President Janine Moore, the new look

• Walking distance Jim Warren Park

for the logo was done•in 10 coordination minutes drive to I-65

• All brick, master downstairs homes with an update to the website.

• Franklin High School and “Our board has worked hard to

Poplar Grove Elementary and

Middleand School improve the former website make

it more informational, user friendly and better aligned with our organization’s mission,” Moore said. “The logo also needed to be modernized and made to better fit with the updated digital presence.”

You can view the WCLF’s new website at WilcoLibraryFoundation.org.

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AROUND TOWN The logo was last redone in 2016, and

the

website’s

last

refresh

occurred in 2017.

Williamson County has six libraries

throughout

its

communities

and cities – Franklin, Nolensville, Fairview, Bethesda, Leiper’s Fork and College Grove.

The WCLF, a 501(c)(3) organization, strives to support the library's programs and services though advocacy, fund raising, and building relationships within the community. The organization’s goal is to enrich, not replace, tax-based support for the library through grants and gifts from individuals and organizations.

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FIREFLY PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY OPENS IN FRANKLIN The tooth fairy is proud to announce the

opening

of

Firefly

Pediatric

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children, teenagers, and special needs patients. Dr. Justin Chafin opened Firefly Pediatric Dentistry to promote a relaxing and fun environment where children and parents are treated like family. Dr. Chafin was born and raised in Florence, Alabama and opened his practice in Franklin with his wife Kayla. Firefly is currently accepting new patients.

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you!

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CULINARY CREATIONS

tomato mania

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BAKED PARMESAN

TOMATOES TOMATOES ARE A SUPERFOOD. They are nutrient dense and including tomatoes in your diet has powerful health benefits. D’Laine Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Northwest Florida, Tennessee and Alabama, Metabolic Research Center (MRC) said, “Tomatoes are linked to reduced risk of heart disease and cancer due to the antioxidant lycopene. They are also a great source of Vitamin C, potassium, Vitamin K, Folate (Vitamin B9) and fiber. Tomatoes are also one of the easiest plants to grow as a new gardener.” The recipes below from MRC are two great ways to get more tomato in your eats.

INGREDIENTS + 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved + 2 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded + 16 oz ripe tomatoes (2 to 3 small to medium sized), any variety + ¼ C. fresh chopped basil + Minced garlic (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. Using a food scale, weigh out 16 oz. of tomatoes and slice tomatoes into thick slices 3. Arrange tomato slices on a parchment lined baking sheet, and set aside.

4. In a bowl, combine all cheese and garlic.

5. Divide the cheese and garlic mixture evenly over the top of each slice.

6. Bake for 8-10 minutes in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Remove from the oven, and top each slice with freshly chopped basil.

8. Serve while still hot, and enjoy!

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CULINARY CRE ATIONS (CONTINUED)

TOMATO BACON

JAM

INGREDIENTS + 300 calories uncured bacon + 7oz, peeled, chopped & cooked tomatoes (measure out after cooked)

+ 1oz green onion, finely diced + 8 pkts Stevia in the raw + 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar + 1/2 tsp salt + 1/4 tsp black pepper + 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, add a little more if you like it hot

INSTRUCTIONS Cook the uncured bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the uncured bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble bacon when cool.

Stir tomatoes, green onion, Stevia, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Stir in crumbled bacon and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the spread is very thick, about 1 hour. Adjust salt and black pepper Cool and spoon into a 1-pint glass jar with a lid.

Try this spread on your burger, omelet, or even as stuffing for a portobello mushrooms!Â

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BACK TO SCHOOL IS AN AWESOME TIME TO REVAMP YOUR PLAYROOM! We took this playroom from piles to smiles with these Crate & Kids stacking cubbies (white plastic bins from Container Store), great zones for all the activities, a project table and lots of labels!

Take advantage of the kids (hopefully!) going back to school to really go through and make decisions about what truly is deserving of a place in the playroom and what is just clutter. Creating zones for each of the activities is our primary recommendation when setting up an organized playroom. Typical zones often include: arts & crafts, pretend play, dress up, puzzles & games, Legos or similar, and a reading nook. We like to use the corners for zones, set up shelving in the closet if there is one to store overflow or infrequently used items, and contain groups in easy to use containers for little hands.

PRO TIPS BEFORE BRINGING IN THE BINS AND CUBBIES: + group like with like so you can see how many of each thing you have + toss the damaged, worn, stained + tuck away the precious but outgrown items in a memory bin + edit out anything that doesn’t get played with (and bin up things for younger siblings to grow in to) + create your zones once you see your volume THEN contain & label! We love using sturdy bins with clear labels - and picture labels can be a super way to help with reading comprehension and, of course, overall cuteness!

Remember to keep things down at the kids level so they can not only get things out but also put them away. We really encourage parents to follow the Montessori methods of self-sufficiency when creating children’s spaces.

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S a r a s o t a , F L SOMETIMES MOM & DAD JUST NEED TO GET AWAY. And if Covid-19 and having your kids home for close to six months isn’t reason enough, then we don’t know what is! So leave the kids at home, pack your mask and hand sanitizer and head on over to Florida’s Gulf Coast for some r & r and plenty of sunshine.

Sunshine and warm weather are in abundance at the six islands that line Sarasota’s extensive coast line. Each island holds it’s own natural beauty and a host of recreational activities. But it’s after you get your beach on, that you’ll discover that Sarasota is more than just beach. It’s loaded with culture - museums, art galleries, performing arts venues give Sarasota the nickname of Florida’s Cultural Coast. The Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Orchestra, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, The Players Centre, The Ringling Art Museum and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are just a few of the places to don your artistic hat.

Or course, no trip is complete without good eats.

Overture, located in downtown’s Art Ovation Hotel is an upscale treat. With its eclectic menu and elegant setting, your dining experience is automatically elevated. And when dinner is finished, you can ride the elevator up to the Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar for some deliciously creative cocktails and great downtown views. If you happen to be staying there as well, you can retreat to your room where you will find sketchbooks, coloring pencils and a ukulele.

Guests of Art Ovation are a part of the artist experience.

Continuing your culinary journey, Amore Restaurant located in the charming historical district offers a distinctive fusion of Italian & Portuguese cuisine in a chandelier-lit open air dining room with live music that serenades diners.

Still not sure where to start? Take a Discover Sarasota trolley tour and explore Sarasota’s neighborhoods. You’ll get to explore downtown Sarasota and its five districts.

The city is a scene of eateries, theaters, shopping boutiques, artist enclaves and a great nightlife.

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TALKING TO OUR CHILDREN ABOUT MONEY CAN BE A DAUNTING TASK. Where should we start? And how can we specifically help younger children understand the importance of budgeting? Let’s take a look.

“By around age six, a child should understand there are three basic things to do with

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them understand that to earn money means sacrificing their time.”

Brandan advises to begin giving a small allowance to teach children the value of hard work. He notes, “Make sure kids use their own money when they want that cool new toy. This will help them understand the process of buying and saving.” He also suggests getting kids involved in discussing the

“The Richest Man in Babylon”

family budget at a young age. “The sooner

Brandan gives the book “The Richest Man in Babylon” to every one of his

they can start learning the value of their time

client’s graduating senior children. He highlights some of his favorite parts

and their parent’s time, and the family values

and builds a ‘spark notes-esque’ version for them to include YouTube video

that guide how to save and spend money,

summaries. He elaborates on the stories surrounding the book’s five truths.

the better,” he adds.

The teenage years are a great time to help kids understand they should earn, spend

Pay yourself first. If your time produces income and you only pay

and save money in ways that align with

others, you are a slave to them. Pay yourself so one day your wealth

their values. He says, “Teaching kids that

can pay for the things you need.

every dollar has a job to do and we have the responsibility to be good managers of every dollar we are blessed to receive should be a

‘Luck’ tends to find people of action but in all cases wealth building

continued point of focus.”

is hard work.

Brandan shares that he asks his clients three very important questions at the start of their business relationship: 1. What did you learn about money from your parents?

2. What do you think you are teaching your kids about money as they are growing up,

Wealth is not a matter of how big your income is, it is about discipline. Simply stated, Income minus Expenditures equals your Personal Wealth (I-E=PW). If you make $40,000 a year and spend less than that, you can have greater wealth than the person who makes $100,000 and spends it all.

and is this what you want to be teaching them?

3. My business tends to be a ‘family business’ and I would love to be your child’s

Sacrifice and work hard today and it can lead to opportunities to

advisor someday. I will ask them these same

grow your passive income down the road.

questions maybe 10, 20, or even 30 years from now. How do you hope they will answer the two previous questions?

Don’t forget to bless other people when you have the means to do so!

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ficult stunts. We asked Malik Briggs, former University of Louisville national champion and skills specialist at Cheerville Athletics to share his workout recommendations for student athletes.

“These exercises can be done in an AMRAP (as many reps as possible) style. You can use a timer and do each of these exercises for 30 seconds each and see how many quality repetitions you can complete within the 30 seconds. This workout style will help improve both strength and cardio.”

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GLUTE BRIDGE LIFTS

01.

Start on your back with your legs bent and feet flat on the floor (feet and knees together). Then pull your toes up off the floor so that you are holding your body weight in your heels. From there, you will lift your hips to a full extension and hold your hips up for 2-3 seconds then return back your starting position. A more advanced version of this is doing it on one leg. Your other leg will extended out while keeping your knees together.Â

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02.

 V-UPS You will need to start lying on your back with your legs straight, feet together, and toes pointed, with arms up straight by you ears. You will first need to engage your abdominal muscles before starting the movement. Lift your shoulders off the ground while reaching up with your hands and lift your toes to meet your hands at the top. Then return to your back slowly, with control.

LUNGE JUMPS

03.

This exercise also targets your cardiovascular system while strengthening your legs. Start with your feet together, and put hands on your hips. You will jump into a lunge position with both knees bent. Lower you back knee as low as possible without touching your knee to the floor. From there, you will jump into your lunge with your other leg forward, still lowering the back leg

04.

down close to the floor.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS Mountain climbers are a great way to target more than one area of the body. This exercise not only helps with muscle strengthening, but also helps strengthen your cardiovascular system. The targeted areas for this exercise are arms, core, and legs. This exercise will start in a push up position, making sure your hands are below your shoulders. Then, you will drive one knee to your chest and alternate legs quickly. As you are moving through this exercise, be sure to keep your hips down and flat.

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HONORING THE LIFE OF SADIE BRETT BOYER

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SOMETIMES GREAT THINGS ARE BORN

And then I saw this picture of a bumblebee,

OF TRAGEDY. Such is the case of the

and it said aerodynamically, the bumblebee

beautiful Sadie Brett Boyer, daughter of

shouldn’t be able to fly. But nobody ever told

Ellen and Bo Boyer and niece of country

the bumblebee that, so it just keeps on fly-

singer Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline.

ing. Brett accomplished more in her seven

Brett was just seven months old when she

months of life than I have in my whole life, so

passed away from a congenital heart defect

she did more than I even planned.”

(CHD). Brett had also been diagnosed with

Both The Brett Boyer Foundation and

Down Syndrome. Ellen says, “One of the

Brett’s Barn were created in loving memory

most important things is for people to know

of the precious seven month old.

that we did not lose her because of Down Syndrome, we lost her to CHD.”

Caroline Bryan says, “I started the barn about a month after Brett passed. I was just

A congenital heart defect is an abnormal-

watching Ellen and my brother grieve and

ity in the heart that develops before birth.

there was nothing I could do. I had made a

According to the Mayo Clinic, there are fewer

promise to Brett that I was gonna get her a

than 200,000 cases per year and most can

white pony. It turned in to 23 animals. Most

and are treated by a medical professional.

are rescues. We bought a few. We bought

In Brett’s case, as Ellen puts it, “97% of the

a mini llama in honor of a little now seven-

time, it’s a simple fix. We fell in to the 3%.”

year-old boy with CHD.”

Ellen continues, “Brett was diagnosed

Ellen adds, “The mission of the barn is

prenatally with both CHD and Down

a place of healing and light and encourag-

Syndrome. But as soon as she was born we

ing people to find happiness through grief

knew that Down Syndrome was nothing to

because that’s certainly what it’s been for

be feared. I was so fiercely protective about

us. Trying to make something good happen

it. I didn’t want anybody telling us what she

from tragedy.”

could or couldn’t do. Don’t tell me she’s

“It’s a place for the kids to come and just

gonna be delayed. Don’t tell me she can’t.

be kids,” says Caroline. They’ve had kids from

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St. Jude, Gigi’s Playhouse, and the Down Syndrome Association out to the barn. The barn resides on the Bryan’s private property in Franklin, but they have big plans to make it public. Adds Caroline, “We have property across the street. I want to keep it close. We have to have help. It’s a full time job.”

Brett’s color is yellow and her symbol is the bumblebee. Ellen explains, “Before she was really sick, any time she had yellow on, she would just light up. She would glow. It became her signature color. That’s when we started saying ‘Be bright for Brett.’ My husband said he was going to tell Beyonce to move over because there’s a new queen bee in town, so then we started just calling her queen bee and it just evolved from there.”

The mission of the Brett Boyer foundation is resolute. Ellen discloses, “We constantly say our mission is to support and celebrate. Support CHD and celebrate Down Syndrome because everything about it is good. I didn’t realize how much our lives were missing before Down Syndrome became a part of it. How grateful I am to be part of that community.”

“I could think of about a thousand things that Ellen has said to me that have made me laugh and cry, but the best thing she ever said was when she said ‘I want to support and celebrate.’ It’s so simple but it’s so sincere and that’s exactly what we’re doing.

Supporting families who are going through CHD and celebrating families who have children with Down Syndrome because they are the sweetest most wonderful children,” reveals Caroline.

What’s been something great to come out of this for Ellen? “Seeing the change. When we first started, I thought maybe in 15-20 years we’ll see some change that some families get an option that we didn’t have. But it’s already happening. There are two projects at Boston Children’s that are already at FDA approval. And one of them is a valve that would have saved Brett’s life. For me, seeing change so quickly is wonderful.”

She continues, “I feel so full of purpose. Every time I hear her name, I’m so incredibly proud.”

For more information, visit BrettsBarn.com and TheBrettBoyerFoundation.org.

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“BEFORE SHE WAS REALLY SICK, ANY TIME SHE HAD YELLOW ON, SHE WOULD JUST LIGHT UP. SHE WOULD GLOW. IT BECAME HER SIGNATURE COLOR. THAT’S WHEN WE STARTED SAYING ‘BE BRIGHT FOR BRETT.’ ”

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ATTICUS, NAMED FOR THE NOBLE ATTICUS FINCH

Getting Atticus was the right decision for her and

IN TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, IS A 400-POUND PET

her family. Since she did her research, Jaime was well

PIG WHO LOVES WATERMELON, PUMPKINS, AND

prepared for the care and responsibility of owning a

CARROTS. He also enjoys getting lots of love and atten-

pig. “He’s super sweet to my son, and of course, I’m

tion from his humans.

his mommy, so he loves me,” she said. “Pigs have the

His owner Jaime and her 5-year-old son live on 1.5 acres

intelligence of 2-to-3-year-old children, and they’re

in Williamson County. Along with his two dog siblings

stubborn, so you have to earn their love and attention.

George Clooney and Merci, cat sister Kiki, and goldfish

Sometimes he runs to you for scratches and other

Goldie, Atticus is a beloved member of the family. “I love

times he’ll stand three feet from you and grunt at you,

animals, and even though I’m originally a city girl, I’ve

expecting you to come to him.”

always loved farm animals,” said Jaime.

Jaime also mentioned that pigs are highly intelligent. She

After she saw an ad for pet pigs, her interest was piqued.

taught Atticus to sit down and turn around in less than 5

A friend introduced her to someone who had pet pigs so

minutes. Of course, it was all food motivated. And Atticus,

she could learn more about them. When a family friend’s

like most pigs, is extremely sensitive, so if you yell, you can

pig had a litter of piglets, Jaime went out and met Atticus

hurt his feelings. She said he also holds grudges.

and his parents so she could see how big he was really

Not one for toys, Atticus instead prefers to nose

going to be. “I waited until Atticus was 3 months old and

around the property. He has a special designated area in

22 pounds before I brought him home,” she said. “Now,

her backyard, with a sturdy pig house about the size of

he’s 7 ½ years old and 400 pounds.”

a large doghouse, and a lovely fenced in back yard. He

Jaime said pigs can live 15 to 20 years, so it’s a big commitment. Just like with any other pet, it’s import-

lives mainly outside, but will come in when it’s very cold or really hot, or when the lawn is being mowed.

ant to do your research before adopting. “Atticus is a

Jaime puts down hay throughout his pen, which

Vietnamese potbellied pig and at 400 pounds is consid-

is about 30’ x 30’, and Atticus also has access to the

ered mini,” said Jaime. “This is why so many pigs need to

screened-in back porch. He doesn’t like to go for walks; he

be rescued; there is no such thing as a teacup pig. Those

would rather just hang out in the yard. And like a true pig,

are babies and then they get big. Adopting a pig is not

he likes to root around his pen. “You want to keep them

something to do on a whim.”

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Cheerios throughout his pen, and he likes to find them,” she said. “I try to keep [the snacks] low in sugar.”

Like most other pets, Atticus takes naps during the day. Around 7:00 p.m.,when he usually goes to sleep, he’ll retreat into his pig house or lie in front of it. In the morning, if Jaime isn’t awake by 8:30 a.m., he bangs on the back door, looking for his breakfast. His vet comes to the house twice a year and the only maintenance he really needs, Jaime said, is to get his hooves trimmed. And since he’s a boy, his tusk also has to be tended to.

Besides pig food, which she soaks in water to ensure he stays hydrated, he also gets healthy scraps. “My next-door neighbor is in love with Atticus, thank you Lord, because you always want your neighbors to love your pet, especially when it’s a pig. So she brings him her leftover watermelon and carrots. All the neighbors actually love Atticus.”

If you’re thinking about adopting a pig, besides doing your research, Jaime recommends seeking out a reputable, local rescue organization and support the people who are out there every day rescuing animals.

Also be sure to check your town’s ordinances and/or your homeowner’s association’s regulations, since some places may not allow pet pigs.

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THEY SAY EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN

Enter Texan Jeff Nicholls, a rep for a Napa

TEXAS. And sure, we aren’t in Texas, but a

winery, who moved to Franklin 10 years

former Texas resident has had a BIG impact

ago to expand his wine business. Nicholls

on one of Franklin’s much loved historical

became

buildings and businesses.

Franklin’s business community and local

interested

and

involved

with

The Five Points post office at 510

concerns, like the Rotary Club. He loved the

Columbia Pike in downtown Franklin has

history of the post office and the part it plays

served as a United States Postal Service

in downtown life with merchants and resi-

(USPS) location since the building was

dents able to walk there. As an entrepreneur,

built in 1924. USPS’s decision to cease

when the post office’s contract was last up

services in the building in 1991 led to its

for bid a few years ago, Nicholls said he con-

designation by the National Trust for

sidered it, but was too late to make an offer.

Historical Preservation as an endangered

He was attracted to its position as the only

site. The postal operations at the time were

standalone business in a historic building.

saved in part by the Heritage Foundation of

When the lease came up for the second

Williamson County. When USPS pulled out,

time, he jumped at the chance to bid. After a

Five Points became a contract operation,

temporary closure, the post office re-opened

privately owned, but conducting business

on May 4th, 2020 under Nicholls’ manage-

to government standards.

ment. He hired back former employees

The City of Franklin has owned the build-

because they know the customers and their

ing from 2007, and renovations have since

needs. PO boxes have had multi-genera-

been made. FirstBank is the primary les-

tional use, with some families using the same

see of the building, but must sublease to a

box for the past 60 years. Nicholls’ vision is

postal operator.

to keep same the great service, and look

Without Five Points, Franklin would

for new ways to expand, like grow relation-

only have one USPS office on South Royal

ships with home businesses and help with

Oaks. This was the fear earlier in the year,

their shipping needs. Later, he would like to

when the previous operator wanted to let

expand tourist services, such as selling local

his lease expire.

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into the Brentwood-based location in Brentwood Place off Franklin Rd. The dine-in location will focus on being lounge-y and comfortable; somewhere Gigi can “love on my customers”. A perfect meeting spot for bible study groups or a fantastic kid-friendly place where families can feel at home. The décor is French Farmhouse with lots of blush, pink and sage green; a welcoming soft antique feel. There will be a full tea bar along with local Just Love Coffee. There will be mini pies, quiches and muffins.

Pies by Gigi will not only serve breakfast but also lunch and dinner in their Brentwood location.

Along with the dine-in services there will be catering and delivery, to-go foods like pasta salads and take-and-bake casseroles and shipping all across the country. Sounds like gift giving for friends and family who have moved away from the South just got a whole lot easier! And not one to forget, Pies

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Normally for most plays you have to use dialog to tell your

Oz” and “Willy Wonka” when I was 6 and then started

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WHAT WAS YOUR MOST RECENT PLAY? I did “White Christmas” with Pull-Tight in the winter.

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HOW OFTEN DID YOU REHEARSE? We rehearsed every evening Monday through Friday. It was really tiring but still super fun.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE PULL-TIGHT THEATER IN FRANKLIN? I did my first production at Pull-Tight when I was 9-years-

As Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker for which she won a Best Supporting Actress award

old. I was Tiny Tim in “Scrooge.” I got to do that with my dad and sister. It’s a theater, but like a family. When you first go there, you’re thinking everyone already knows each other so I’ll be like a new person, but with Pull-Tight everyone is so friendly and you go and just fit right in, no matter what.

WHO IS YOUR IDOL? Definitely Audrey Hepburn. I watch all her movies. Even though I do acting in musicals and stuff, I’ve done a few commercials and I really want to do movies.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM ROLE? When I was young, I always wanted to play Matilda. Now that I’m a little older, I would really want to be Little Red Riding Hood in “Into the Woods” or Mary Lennox in “The Secret Garden.”

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITIES TO DO DURING QUARANTINE? Me and my friends in the neighborhood have been making little movies on iMovies, like robber movies. And I’ve been writing a lot. I like to write old-fashioned stories like about World War II. That’s what I’m working on right now.

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Together, Mpact’s staff and the members make a special team all the way down to the beta fish in the bowl at the front desk. “There are about 25 people employed here, and we’re all a family. It’s a really great group,” said DeeAnn. In that spirit, there is no “I” in the word “team,” so there is no “I” in the name Mpact Sports. The staff is working overtime right now to keep themselves and their members safe and healthy by incorporating a variety of sanitization methods and healthy AMONG THE MANY GYMS AND ATHLETIC

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M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata.

2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side.

(Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)

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3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look.

4. Cover all remaining sides the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design.

5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama!

Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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M AT E R I A L S + Pink or coral construction paper + White construction paper + Black construction paper + Pink feathers + Glue + Scissors

DIRECTIONS 1. Using a stencil, cut out the pieces you’ll need for your flamingo from construction paper: Pink: 4-6 circles for the body (depending on how “fluffy” you want it), neck and legs White: Outline of the beak Black: Beak 2. Fold the circles in half and glue them all together back-to-back to create a sphere that looks like an accordion.

3. Glue the beak and white stripe to the neck, then glue the neck to a flat side of your inner-most circle.

4. Add the legs, a black dot for an eye and pink feathers for the ultimate flamin-goal.

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FLAMING OA L S

COSMIC PENCIL CUP

M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + Construction Paper + Glue + Scissors + Markers

DIRECTIONS 1. Cut out the shapes for your rocket ship. You’ll need: (2) rocket bodies for the front and back of your ship, (2) fins, (1) nozzle, (1) nose cone, (3) rectangles for your pencil cup, and any additional cutouts for decorations, like windows.

2. Glue the your rectangular pieces to one side of your rocket ship, then glue the back on. You should have an open spot at the top where your pencils will go.

3. Glue the rest of your pieces to the front of your rocket and add embellishments as desired.

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7 FRANKLIN ART SCENE Downtown Franklin

A free, monthly art crawl that takes participants through downtown Franklin’s historic buildings, and celebrates Williamson County’s unique artistic talent. FranklinArtScene.org

8 MPACT SPORTS BLOCK PARTY 121 Seaboard Lane

A surprise musical guest. Free community Nerf Wars follows the block party. MpactSports.com

22 WATERMELON FESTIVAL Downtown Franklin

The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a big, juicy, sweet, fun day for the whole family! Games for kids and adults include the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest.

Don’t miss the wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon. FranklinFarmersMarket.com

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