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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

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All You Need Is Love - And Art THE WORLD ALWAYS SEEMS BRIGHTER WHEN YOU’VE JUST MADE SOMETHING THAT WASN’T THERE BEFORE. — Neil Gaiman February is our month of art—making, collecting, admiring and learning. We love art because it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart, the part of them we don’t see on the surface. We are all drawn to art in different ways. We like to

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Franklin Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Franklin areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Franklin Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

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FEATURES 36 Look Great Effortlessly Date Night Looks for Valentine's Day

44 Creative Connoisseurs Artists & Makers Share Their Crafts

50 Get Creative with Friends and Family At AR Workshop

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78 It's Valentine's Day! A Round Up of the Best Gifts

50 DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

20 Around Town 24 Road Trip 30 Inspired By 36 Trend Setter 40 Giving Back 50 Open House 56 Financial Buzz 60 DIY 66 Renovate & Refine 72 Lifestyle Calendar 78 Localâ€™s Choice

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AROUND TOWN

PARTY FOWL OPENS IN COOL SPRINGS Music City’s favorite one-of-akind hot chicken restaurant has announced plans to bring its fiery fowl to Franklin. Party Fowl—famous for its unique hot chicken dishes— will open at 1914 Galleria Blvd in Cool Springs this month, marking its fourth location to open in just five years. The restaurant, which opened its flagship location in downtown Nashville in 2014, also operates locations in Donelson and Murfreesboro. Located

the

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MAYOR KEN MOORE RE-APPOINTED TO SERVE ON NLC COMMITTEE Dr. Ken Moore, Mayor, Franklin, has

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AROUND TOWN (CON T INUED) census, municipal bonds and capital finance, municipal management, antitrust issues, citizen participation and civil rights, labor relations, Native American sovereignty and municipal authority. “I am very honored to serve on this committee for the second year,” said Mayor Moore. “Not only is this a great honor for me but for all residents of the City of Franklin.” As a committee member, Mayor Moore will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress, with the administration and at home.

FRANKLIN CUT THE RIBBON ON NEW COOL SPRINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL The

City

Franklin

Parks

Department recently announced the grand opening of the first Mountain Bike Trail System in Franklin. The trail is located in the Cool Springs area with the main trail head located on the hillside of Southstar Drive. The trail traverses the hillsides toward Columbia State Community College. Construction began last year in March of 2019. The City partnered with Mosby Cool Springs and Columbia State Community College for this project. The trail will eventually connect to Liberty Park. For more details on this project, visit the City Web page at franklintn.gov/ government/depar tments-k-z/ parks/athletics-sports/mountainbike-trail-system.

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THE GEORGIA MOUNTAIN TOWN OFFERS MORE THAN JUST VIEWS

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a national chain, owners Wayne and Judy Jolley work to make sure the Blairsville cafe features the best of local makers. Dixie Confexions is another delicious option and a one-stop shop for all things baked. After breakfast, take a stroll through Meeks Park, considered one of the most beautiful parks in the North Georgia mountains by the Georgia Department of Tourism. Meeks Park is home to beautiful trails along Butternut Creek and Nottely River for leisurely couple strolls. Local artist Al Garnto created various metal sculptures throughout the park that will certainly elicit good conversation. If you’re feeling hungry after your leisurely stroll through Meeks Park, head on over to The Sawmill Place Kitchen & Market, a farm to table destination. A cabin eatery that represents local farmers, growers and purIF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A ROMANTIC TRIP OFF

veyors as the source for their breakfast and lunch menus.

THE BEATEN PATH THIS VALENTINE’S DAY, JUMP

The Market offers an array of products ranging from hon-

IN YOUR CAR AND HEAD SOUTHEAST ON A SCE-

eys and syrups to soy candles and goat’s milk soap.

NIC FOUR HOUR DRIVE TO THE SMALL MOUNTAIN

In the mood to meet gentle, fuzzy animals? Then

TOWN OF BLAIRSVILLE, GA. Located in the heart of

Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm is the place. It’s a

North Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is a town rich in

full-service breeding farm where you will not only pet

history, full of outdoor adventure with plenty of shop-

the sweet alpacas, but will learn about raising them and

ping and dining just waiting to be discovered. And as if

the fun things you can do and make with their fiber.

that wasn’t enough, the famed Appalachian Trail winds

Blairsville has no shortage of places to dine. The

through Blairsville on its 2,192 mile journey to Maine.

View Grill overlooks the picturesque Butternut Creek

The winter season brings fireplace-cozy and an occa-

Golf Course as well as the breathtaking North Georgia

sional dusting or two of snow.

Mountains. No trip to Georgia is complete without some

Upon your arrival, head to Paradise Hills Winery,

authentic Appalachian barbecue and if that’s what your

Resort and Spa. This boutique farm winery owned by

after, Jim’s Smokin’ Que is where you’ll find delicious

Robert and Ilke Lander offers small batch award-win-

ribs, pulled pork, brisket and all the southern sides

ning wines with views of the cascading hills and scenic

imaginable. Copeland’s Burgers and Michaelee’s

vineyard. Get a hot stone massage at the on-premise

Italian LIfe Caffe are other wonderful options.

spa to really get you in the mood. Check in to The Ridges Resort and Marina, a true, tranquil lakeside escape for a good night’s sleep. Rise and shine for breakfast at Cabin Coffee Company, a renovated Chevron station. And while it’s

Lastly, take a minute to stop by the Sunrise Country Store, a 1920’s general store for everything from the world-famous boiled peanuts to gasoline out of a fully operational antique pump. Locally made honey, soaps and ceramics line the walls of the original building. CONTINUED >

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2020 BLAIRSVILLE EVENTS Cruise-In on the Square: Classic Car Show 3rd Saturday: April – October www.blairsvillecruisers.com Friday Night Concert Series Historic Courthouse on the Square

Green Bean Festival

Blairsville Sorghum Festival

Friday @ 7pm – May through October

July 25 and 26

2nd and 3rd weekends in October –

www.unioncountyhistory.org

www.visitdowntownblairsville.com

Meeks Park

Arts and Crafts Festival

A Taste of Blairsville

Memorial Day Weekend

August 22 - Farmers Market

July 4, 2020: Fireworks at Meeks Park

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www.visitblairsvillega.com

Blairsville Scottish Festival and

Mountain Heritage Festival

December 1 – 31: Tour of Trees, at the

Highland Games

Labor Day Weekend -

Union County Community Center

June 6 and 7

Mountain Life Museum

www.visitblairsvillega.com

www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com

www.unioncountyhistory.org

Butternut Creek Arts and Crafts Festival

Indian Summer Festival

and Breakfast with Santa at the Union

July 18 and 19

October 3 and 4

County Community Center

www.visitdowntownblairsville.com

www.indiansummerfestival.org

www.visitblairsvillega.com

www.blairsvillesorghumfestival.com

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H O L E I N T H E WA L L Union County’s oldest diner located in the heart of the downtown Blairsville Square. Order the cheesecake stuffed french toast and pick up a copy of “The Legend of the Hole in the Wall” by Loretta Pistole Durden to learn all about the history of this charming little place.

A R T I S T A L G A R N TO A Blairsville native, Garnto is known for his outdoor kinetic sculptures, especially the Appalachian Sculpture Project spearheaded out of Meeks Park. In 1994, he opened the Al Garnto Fine Art Studio where he’s made his living for the past 19 years.

G R A N DA D DY M I M M ’ S MOONSHINE DISTILLERY Authentic Appalachian moonshine cooked in 100% copper stills using Grandaddy Mimm’s recipe dating back to the 1930’s.

T R AC K R O C K S TA B L E S Track Rock began as a farm with cattle, chickens, hogs and crops including Union Country’s beloved sorghum. Over the last 50 years, it has grown to 60 horses for trail riding, horse camp and lessons, along with 100 campsites for tents, pop-ups and RVs.

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NATURAL BORN ARTIST TORI NICOLE HANDBAG DESIGNER

TORI NICOLE SADLER KNEW SHE’D BE AN ARTIST FROM A VERY YOUNG AGE. She says, I watched my grandmother joyfully tend her own garden, my father’s entrepreneurial career, my mother’s creative skill in her poetry, and grew up knowing that art and love was in our blood. Whether I was sketching on the walls of my childhood home or playing with fabrics, I knew that this was what I should be doing.” She did a lot of traveling early on in her career and adds, “God provided me with the ability to immerse myself in the lives of fascinating people along the way. It was while traveling that I really discovered my love for language and culture. Mixing these experiences with my intrigue for textile art birthed the journey of TORI NICOLE®, where every piece of wearable art is reminiscent of these stories and experiences.” Tori continues, “The first ever bag I made was the “Amelia” clutch, in honor of my maternal great grandmother. She was an inspiring woman, with her own “Garden of Eden” in the little town of Eden, Mississippi where she grew up. She inspired those who followed her to create something of their own that would impact those around them.” 30

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When asked where she derives her own inspiration from, Tori reveals, “I feel deeply tied to my family and those I share my life with, and include a little bit of them in everything I create. Each collection is reminiscent of culture and experiences, family and their stories, and an enriched community — all CONTINUED >

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of which are the essence of my inspiration and love. It is because of this that a lot of my bags are named after significant people who have played a strong impactful role in my life. These pieces all remind me of the stories that they have told me, characteristics that made them individually special, or experiences we have shared. It has become my passion to unite people’s stories with my own and create something unforgettable to symbolize that.” Tori is very excited to announce that she has begun partnering with boutiques to sell her collection in stores in 2020. She explains, “My bags are made for the person who will appreciate my art and all the love and labor that goes into my creations. Nothing brings me more joy in life than seeing people love their Tori Nicole collection pieces as much as I do.” ToriNicole.com

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it. I filmed and photographed everything from flowers and nature, to travels and hobbies.”

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Joseph may have been in the music industry most of his life but when he met Crystal in 2004, he knew life was going to change. He was at a crossroads with his music and Crystal had gone to culinary school and even started her own restaurant when she was just 19, so it was almost a no-brainer that together they would end up in the restaurant business. They relocated from Los Angeles in 2009 and the rest was history. “Nashville is such a great entrepreneurial city,” Joseph says, “so we felt like we had a little bit of a competitive advantage with the experience we had in LA. We both had people we knew in the culinary and restaurant industry, specifically food trucks. Once we thought of the food truck idea, we were all in.” Joseph adds, “Bread and cheese is kinda like a blank canvas. You can do anything with it. And you can feed the whole family.” The move to brick and mortar stores was not an easy decision. The truck was wildly successful. Joseph states, “We loved the food truck scene, being part of the community, going from one neighborhood to another.” Today The Grilled Cheeserie operates three locations in Hillsboro Village, East Nashville and of course, Main Street in Franklin, and their main products, bread and cheese, are sourced locally from farms in Tennessee. The truck still rolls around so be sure to check the website for their daily location. GrilledCheeserie.com 46

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BREAD AND CHEESE IS KINDA LIKE A BLANK CANVAS. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING WITH IT.”

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from both near and far, including Ireland, Norway, Canada and Chile.

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Each piece Ken makes has a wonderful story of creation and lends itself to the piece’s personality. A particularly fun piece is the braying donkey, based on a real donkey that Ken and his wife Betty used to hear every afternoon at 4:00 pm when he’d holler for his food. The donkey was on a farm not too far from Ken’s shop in Oregon, when the donkey would get ornery and holler for his food like clockwork. It was such a constant that his braying is now forever preserved as one of Ken’s endearing creations. Ken’s goal is to ‘’capture character, not cartoon” of his animals. A small horse named Daisy that was commissioned in 1988 by a gentleman for his wife will be a piece on Ken’s carousel. Daisy was well-loved not only by the woman, but by her four children as well and when she passed away, unable to choose which child to bequeath the horse to, the gentleman returned the horse to Ken. Other pieces Ken has made house piggy banks or small time capsules in the bellies of the animals as special treats or surprises for the recipients. Holding true to the history Ken is knowledgeable and emphatic about, the mechanism that will power the carousel is a device from 1915 and was once a part of Barnum and Bailey’s when they were a traveling circus. The carousel will contain 21 “jumpers,” which are the animals that move up and down, while the remaining will be standards; among the animals will also be two chariots. 62

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He’ll crown the carousel with 120 custom flowers at the base of the 12 hand-carved rounder boards. In recent years, carousels have been made with fiberglass animals, but Ken’s creations are carved out of basswood from a Linden tree. Ken still has five pieces left to create. So where is he going to put his carousel once it’s complete? Well, that’s what makes Ken’s endeavor so fascinating - he doesn’t know yet! The carousel has yet to find a home. Ken’s hoping to find it in Middle Tennessee and more ideally, Franklin, so his grandkids who live here can enjoy it. Where do you think the carousel should go? Email your suggestions to FranklinLifestyle.com/contact-us/ and we will give Ken the results.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

OUT WITH THE

NEW IN WITH THE

old WE’RE SHARING TIPS, TRICKS + UNIQUE WAYS TO INCORPORATE YOUR ANTIQUE ITEMS INTO YOUR HOME

ANTIQUES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK. Whether you’re an antique aficionada, a thrifty thrifter or new to the whole concept of vintage revival; whether it’s a hand-me-down, a thrift-store-find or just something cool you stumbled upon at an estate sale; endless opportunities exist to effortlessly incorporate retro, vintage, antique or whatever-you-want-to-call-them items into different parts of your modern home.

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WHAT IT IS Antique Chest STYLE IT Coffee Table PRO TIP Revive solid-wood pieces with little actual value by refinishing the wood to your liking.

Don’t be afraid to do something different, and don’t take things too seriously. If the piece you’re working with doesn’t have any real value, you have so many options to liven it up, including paint, finish and hardware.

Make your piece multi-purpose by turning the lid into a game table or by storing your cocktail accessories inside for an easy-access mini bar!

Spread the vintage love. Use antiques strategically and as accent pieces to keep your overall aesthetic from coming off as too dated.

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Repurpose old tins, mugs, teacups or storage containers into succulent gardens. Because succulents have shallow root systems, they can survive (and thrive!) in smaller spaces.

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WHAT IT IS

PRO TIP

Antique Bicycle

Incorporate multiple

STYLE IT

plants through the use

Plant Stand

of various baskets.

WHAT IT IS Vintage books + tchotchkes

PRO TIP Display vintage books (or vintage-looking books!) as a visual focal point on nightstands, shelves + coffee tables.

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STYLE IT Bookends

Create the most impact by displaying (not hiding!) items that carry the best stories or sentimental value. We love the use of incorporating these smaller figurines as bookends and paperweights.

Make it art. Donâ€™t be afraid to display unique pieces as wall art. Consider creating a gallery wall that mixes vintage photographs, prints, mirrors and china. CONTINUED >

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simple ways face lif t

CHANGE UP THE HARDWARE

REFINISH, RESURFACE + REPAINT

REUPHOLSTER THE CUSHIONS + PILLOWS

4 REPURPOSE

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DEEP CLEAN +SHINE

1 REAL ESTATE + ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS + DEVELOPMENT

FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

ANTIQUES AND GARDEN SHOW Music City Center

Celebrating 30 years! Over 150

LOVE IT OR LIST IT Our team of Real Estate & Design experts are setting out to help one lucky homeowner ‘Love It or List It’ this February. If you have been considering a change in 2020, but don’t know whether you should remodel or move, we are here to help you weigh your options and get the job done. Join our other happy clients and schedule a consultation with one of our trusted advisors today. REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT: Our Real Estate experts will analyze your Home’s existing & potential value. WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS: We then provide insider access to real cost data for remodeling, interior upgrades, or relocation.

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exhibitors,

and

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a cocktail party or two, and some of

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the

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1 NASHVILLE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - MACBETH Academy Park

The Nashville Shakespeare Festival

presents MACBETH, Shakespeare’s story of a soldier seduced by ambition, who murders his king to take the throne, only to descend into paranoia and devastating tyranny. Directed by David Wilkerson, this new production is set in the dark ruins of an imagined post-apoc-

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7 CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: AXEL

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It is with great excitement that Cirque du Soleil announces its new on ice spectacle that will spin you into the vibrant world of AXEL. This new

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7 STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Jamison Theatre in the Factory at Franklin

Studio Tenn is bringing back the quintessentially

Southern

classic,

Steel Magnolias, Robert Harling’s

beloved play about the hope, healing and humor possible in the midst of

heartache.

Surround

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13 WILLIAMSON INC.'S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LUNCHEON 5005 Meridian Blvd., Franklin

Williamson,

Inc.'s

Young

Professionals group is tailored for ambitious individuals who are interested in furthering their leadership aspirations, cultivating relationships and

growing

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The

educational luncheons allow young professionals the opportunity to network, connect and learn from some of the most experienced and influential business leaders in Williamson County. WilliamsonChamber.com

22 MIKE SUPER - MAGIC & ILLUSION The Franklin Theatre

If you think you’ve seen Mike Super before, THINK AGAIN! Mike continually delivers new magic experiences pushing the art to places it’s never been pushed. This show features some all new, never before seen magic, along with a few new twists on some old favorites. FranklinTheatre.com

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29 NASHVILLE WINE AUCTION’S PAIRINGS DINNER City Winery, 609 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203

FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Pairings is the highlight of the weekend where participants will indulge in

a six-course wine dinner while raising paddles in a spirited live auction.

Nashville chefs will team with guest

chefs to create perfectly paired dishes with wines from featured vintners. NashvilleWineAuction.com/pairings

29 MADE SOUTH: SOUTHERN WHISKEY SOCIETY The Factory at Franklin

Join MADE SOUTH on Saturday, February 29 for an evening of delicious food and whiskey at the Winter Edition

Southern

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