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Tis the Season The holidays are here and as the spirit of the season is among us, we often try to replicate what made the season feel so magical to us in our youth. The traditions we set for our own families often mirror some of what we experienced as a child whether it is the baking, the Christmas music, the lights, the holiday decorating or a combination of it all that reflect our best memories. Growing up baking goodies for neighbors with my Mom and hiking the woods of our property to find the perfect tree to cut was nostalgic. My parents played Christmas albums while we decorated the tree...Dolly, Elvis, The Muppets and Alvin and the Chipmunks were on the top of our list each year. We always visited Opryland to see the lights and I was eager to sing each year in our Christmas plays at school and church. Making homemade ornaments and attending candlelight church service on Christmas Eve was part of our tradition. It was the little things. The special traditions we enjoyed year after year as a kid. Goodness, those were the "Good Ole' Days. What's funny is we are living "The Good Ole Days" right now, so let's make special memories each year to carry forth the magic of Christmas with our family and loved ones. And especially, remember the reason for this special season, Jesus. This month, we wanted to highlight that very magic and what our city has to offer that helps spread holiday cheer. We’ve compiled some of our favorite gifts in town, including some delicious Farm to Fork gift sets for all our foodies. We also wanted to share what our area has to offer for entertainment, ways to recycle and ways to give back to our community. My hope for you this season is that you feel love and peace and that we all remember to take care of each other extending grace, empathy and love. The biggest gift you can give is time...I challenge you to spend more time with your family this season, volunteer at a shelter or kitchen, visit seniors and even give yourself time. Time to think and reflect on special holiday memories, time to savor the sights and sounds, time to rest and rejuvenate and time to breathe. From our whole LCL team, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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10 Loving Lebanon’s Animals for over 40 years

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Kinslow Veterinary Clinic sets the standard for livestock and pet care in Wilson County

18 Shop with Purpose this Christmas Season

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24 Farm to Fork Foodie Gifts

Eighth Generation Lebanon Farm Offers Farm Box Gift Boxes and on Farm Experiences

28 Winter Wonderland Lights up Lebanon Chad Continues His 41 year Christmas Light Tradition, Growing Every Year

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Loving Lebanon’s Animals for Over 40 Years

Kinslow Veterinary Clinic sets the standard for livestock and pet care in Wilson County ARTICLE BY LINDSEY HICKMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELSI CARTER

P E T CA R E | PR OFESSIONAL S E RVI CE S

Any family with pets and livestock can agree that ensuring their animal’s health is cared for can be a big decision. Lebanon has been lucky that Dr. Phillip Kinslow, DVM made his home and practice here, not only setting the standard of veterinary practice, but as a pillar in our community for more than 40 years. Raised near Carthage, TN in the Kenny's Bend Community, growing up on a farm with dairy cows, beef cattle, horses, mules, hogs and chickens, Dr. Kinslow got a young start in animal husbandry. Though much of their farming income came from tobacco crops, it was evident early on that the cattle and horses were Phillip's favorite. After graduating from Smith Co. High School, then Tennessee Tech with a B.S. in Animal Science, and finally Auburn's School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kinslow found opportunity in Lebanon with Dr. R. L. Donaldson and Dr. David G. Bennett, seeing that there was a demand for expanding veterinary services in Wilson County. Relocating to their current Kinslow Veterinary Clinic (KVC) in 1986, “Doc” was able to grow the practice by adding more vets, techs, kennel assistants, cowboys

and cowgirls, as well as, becoming a philanthropic part of Wilson County. Dr. Kinslow now acts as the primary advocate for the success of their great team at KVC, providing care for both farm animals and family pets, as well as an occasional checkup on Doc's own horse and cattle herd. We caught up with KVC to get to know the team.

The small animal veterinarians and vet techs provide up-to-date vaccines and medical protocols, while maintaining a fully stocked pharmacy including heartworm, parasite, flea and tick treatments at competitive prices.

TELL US ABOUT THE KVC PRACTICE AND ITS SERVICES.

Not only does KVC offer pet taxi services to pick up and drop off your pets, large animal mobile trucks are also available for farm calls. Dr. Kinslow saw a need in the elderly community who could not drive to get their pets to the clinic for treatment and felt compelled to start this program. This is also a great service for busy pet owners who need some extra help getting their pets to and from the clinic for their care.

Alongside Dr. Kinslow, veterinarians Dr. Amy Hastings, Dr. Jordan Pack, Dr. Kelly Davenport, and Dr. Callie Taylor offer the whole package, from community educational opportunities, herd protocol development and a full lab and pharmacy. The clinic only accepts walk-in patients, so we see a lot of small animal emergencies during business hours from that, while we only schedule appointments for surgeries and boarding. KVC offers a complete line of small animal and farm animal pharmaceuticals in stock so clients can consider us a one-stop-shop. We have an extensive in-house lab available, offering x-rays, ultrasound, and even pet boarding.

TRANSPORTING LARGE ANIMALS SEEMS LIKE IT COULD BE QUITE THE CHALLENGE, HOW DOES THAT WORK?

KVC IS VERY ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY. TELL US ABOUT PROGRAMS DR. KINSLOW AND THE TEAM ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT. The future of vet medicine relies on young adults with a heart for animals. Because of this KVC supports local FFA CONTINUED > D ECEMB ER 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/ L E BA N O N T N

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“KINSLOW VETERINARY CLINIC IS LOCATED AT 109 SOUTHSIDE PARK DR, LEBANON, TN. VISIT KINSLOWVETCLINIC.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PRACTICE.” chapters, sponsors the Wilson County Fair, offers student internships with large and small animals and more. The longevity of the practice depends on the future, so KVC allows veterinary techs from local schools to join their internships, as well as supporting FFA through events like the annual Ham Breakfast at the Tennessee State Fair and employing young adults. Because Wilson County is one of the largest cattle producing counties in the state, Doc has devoted a significant portion of his career to supporting Wilson County livestock owners. Creating herd protocols and educating the local community on how they can continue to keep their herd healthy and thriving through medicine and nutrition is a project he is passionate about. He has formulated cattle and equine feed that can be purchased locally and his team continues to share and expand these livestock programs. KVC also works with local animal rescues to make sure dogs and cats are cared for while awaiting their forever homes.

WITH A PRACTICE SO DEAR TO DR. KINSLOW’S HEART, TELL US ABOUT THE OTHER VETERINARIANS HE HAS CHOSEN TO BRING ON THE TEAM TO CONTINUE THE KVC LEGACY. Dr. Amy Hastings started with KVC in 1990 as a kennel employee and tech assistant. She attended Austin Peay and UT Knoxville, graduating in 1996 when she began working as a doctor at KVC. Dr. Amy has enjoyed seeing and caring for families' pets from puppy/kitten until the end of life, caring for them during their entire life. Dr. Jordan Pack is originally from Marshall County, TN, moving to Rutherford County as a young boy. Hard work and determination were integral in his family from a young age; he attributes several mentors and coaches who pushed and guided him into finding a career centered on helping others. He began working at a mixed animal clinic in High School where he realized combining his passion for animals and people through veterinary medicine. After graduating from UT

Martin with an Agriculture degree, he attended the University of TN CVM where he earned his DVM and has been working at KVC for seven years. Dr. Pack primarily focuses on large animal medicine as he enjoys being out on the farm and meeting clients. His favorite part of his job is building relationships with people through animal care. Dr. Kelly Davenport graduated from UT Martin in 2009 with a BS in Agriculture from UT Knoxville, then earning her DVM in 2013. She says what she enjoys most about being a veterinarian is helping sick animals and helping farmers maintain healthy, productive cattle herds. Dr Callie Taylor started in 2013 as a volunteer and tech assistant before graduating from UT Knoxville in May 2022 and began career as a Doctor in June 2022 with us.

WITH 40 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO HIS VETERINARY BUSINESS, WHAT DOES DR. KINSLOW ENJOY DOING WITH HIS TIME OFF? More work with animals of course. Lost Creek Cattle Company is the equine portion of Kinslow Farms, owned by Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Kinslow. Approximately 100 Quarter Horses share their 1,000+ acres in the Tennessee hills with a commercial cow herd, backgrounding operation and feed lot. The goal of Lost Creek Cattle Company is the production of high quality ranch type working horses. Our foundation began with the grand ole bloodlines that were proven for generations such as Blue Valentine, High Rolling Roany, Pete Oswald and King Fritz. Current bloodlines being infused into the herd include Playgun, Paddy's Irish Whiskey, and Joseph's Gold. Great confirmation and a polite disposition are demanded; while we prefer the roan colors. Lost Creek horses are gaining recognition in all aspects of cattle work and competitions as well as cowboy mounted shooting. Dr. Kinslow and head trainer Charlie Ramsey appreciate your interest and welcome visitors. Visit lostcreekcattlecompany.com for more information about that. CONTINUED >

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ARTICLE BY LINDSEY HICKMAN The life of real Christmas trees does not have to end on December 26th thanks to Rockwood Sustainable Solutions (RSS) in Lebanon/Wilson County. For the past four years, they have been supporting community non-profits while reducing waste all thanks to a partnership dreamed up with Mayor Randall Hutto and RSS president Lincoln Young. “It all started several years ago when Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto asked if we would help. He had heard of other counties in the area offering a Christmas tree drop off and he wanted to be able to provide the residents with an option to recycle their trees. With Rockwood in the recycling business specializing in wood recycling, this was a pretty easy task for us, but we decided to create a program around it and use it as a challenge for the community,” says Young. “The more trees brought in, the more money we would donate to a local charity,” he explained, “The first year we donated to a local non-profit that aided adults with autism in finding work and job and life skills in the community. The second and 3rd year we donated to Wilson County Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Although we do not intend to stop donating to the FCA, we have decided to additionally donate to the crisis pregnancy center of Wilson County this year.” The trees collected are then turned into mulch then used throughout the community in flower beds, around trees and to enrich the soil across Wilson County, completing the most unique, local, circle of life. Here’s how it works. Rockwood will have a donation container set at the road at 510 Hartmann Dr., in Lebanon from December 25th- January 8th. Drop your real, un-flocked tree off, ensuring all lights and ornaments have been removed. That’s all you have to do.

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Farm to Fork Foodie Gifts EIGHTH GENERATION LEBANON FARM OFFERS FARM GIFT BOXES AND ON FARM EXPERIENCES ARTICLE BY LINDSEY HICKMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIKA ROBERTS

Operating a specialty farm often means adapting and diversifying in order to stay relevant, while also maintaining deep roots in homesteading practices that create lasting customers. This is exactly what Circle S Farms has clearly become experts at, as the eighth-generation owners continue the legacy started in 1836. “We are a generational farm, spanning over 150 years of production agriculture,” says Lily Rose, “Way back when, we used to grow tobacco, corn, and cotton, and process pigs. Then it transitioned to agritourism where we invite others onto the farm to learn and enjoy agriculture, such as with our pick your own berries and flowers!” The farm offers year round activities based on the season, including berry picking, lavender and cotton fields, cut your own flowers fields, pumpkin picking and mums in the fall, weddings and events, catering, photography backdrops, Christmas tree fields and more. The farm offers three different options for Christmas boxes this year, all of them perfect for the foodie in your family, showcasing their top quality pork with jelly picked to order. During the winter months, visitors are welcome to purchase directly from the farm’s smokehouse, 1445 E Old Laguardo Rd., and their webstore. During the summer months, their store front is open at 1627 E Old Laguardo Rd. Wholesale options are available for those corporate gifts as well. “We are striving as a farm to move in the direction of what our community wants and needs,” Lily says, “We offer event rentals through The Wedding Woods, and have plans for social media updates and YouTube videos with behind the scenes of farm life processing, CSA meat boxes, and shipments soon.” Visit tncirclesfarms.com for more info.

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WINTER WONDERLAND LIGHTS UP LEBANON

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CHAD CONTINUES HIS 41 YEAR CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRADITION, GROWING EVERY YEAR

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Christmas may only come around one time of year, but for Chad Barnard, it comes every minute of every day. Chad’s Winter Wonderland has been evolving for the past 41 years, building and growing to bring holiday joy. “My infatuation for Christmas lights began as a kid, at 12 years old I hung my first stand, and at 15 I made the newspaper with my display,” he says. In the 90s Chad started selling Christmas trees to offset the cost of lights and electricity, and to meet the demand he created a drive-thru display in 2000. As the creation grew Chad says people started asking for Santa to make appearances, but with weather challenges, he decided to build an entire structure for Santa. In 2006 he thought it would be fun to dress up as Frosty the Snowman sometimes, but when news got around, visitors were disappointed when Frosty wasn’t there. “Frosty and then the Grinch would make occasional appearances, but when people would come and they weren’t there, they would be sad, so I built them their own buildings too,” he explained.

The wonderland is sprawled across eight acres where Chad’s parents built their home when he was two years old, and expanded a few years ago when his sister purchased four adjoining acres to complete the current 12 acres. The family affair adorns a drive-thru concession stand with memorabilia, cocoa, and the local favorite cinnamon bread. “Some people love to play golf, I just enjoy Christmas lights,” Chad says, explaining his greatest influence was Conway Twitty, “Conway had a walk thru light display at his home in Hendersonville, I was able to talk to him and purchase lights after his estate auction after he passed away.” Chad travels throughout Tennessee collecting to add and replace displays, beginning his setup right after the state fair packs up. He recalled his favorite pickup was a garage filled to the brim with decorations. The woman told him she and her husband were getting divorced and the only thing they could agree on was that they wanted him to have their collection. “I love that even if someone comes in mad as a hornet because they didn’t know they had to pay to drive through the display, they can’t help but leave smiling and laughing,” he says, “that’s what brings me joy.” If you are looking to avoid the crowds, midweek is definitely the best time to enjoy the 20-30 minute cruise. At just $25 per carload, it’s the perfect excuse to pile the family into one vehicle for forced family fun togetherness this season. Visit Chad’s Winter Wonderland at 791 Old Laguardo Rd E, Lebanon.

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This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

The annual City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is in its 4th year. Last holiday season we gave away over $300,000 to help 116 individuals and families in need, but we need your help to make it happen again this year. With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed. Perhaps you know of a single parent struggling to provide for their family, an elderly person who has experienced loss, someone enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need, even if no one else does. “We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them during this holiday season.” “We believe God has blessed our company with continued success, so we in turn want to be a blessing to others,” Matthew Perry, President of City Lifestyle adds. City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep giving on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is truly rewarding and it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster a culture of generosity.”

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Nominate Nominations accepted Nov. 27 – Dec. 10, 2023

Follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram for reminders! To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. All entries will be read, and because this is not a raffle, there is no need to nominate someone more than once. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. All nominations and recipients will be kept confidential. D ECEMB ER 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/ L E BA N O N T N

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Sheri Clarke is an award-winning travel agent who leads an agency of 15 agents that specialize in river cruising, Customized Individual Travel, and group land vacations. Over the past 20 years, Sheri has led 85 groups to 65 different countries, with those groups ranging in size from eight to 1,500 people. Sheri has been recognized as a top producing agent multiple years in a row, received five sales achievement awards, and is a six-time member of the exclusive President’s Club, which honors the industry’s top performing agencies. Sheri’s wealth of travel experiences make her uniquely qualified to plan trips to all corners of the globe, with particular expertise in ITALY | FRANCE | SPAIN | UNITED KINGDOM | GREECE | AFRICA

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DECEMBER 2023

events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area. THR OUGHOUT DECEMBER

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North Pole Express Train Ride through the Countryside

T E NNE S S E E C E NT R A L R A I LWAY MUS E UM Ride the train with Santa and his elves that will come thru every car and visit with all. There will also be Victorian Carolers coming thru the train singing Christmas songs. The train will be decorated for the season and snacks including hot chocolate will be available to purchase in the dining cars. Visit www.tcry.org to book your excursion. DECEMBER 17TH

Christmas at The Capitol featuring Janelle Arthur

CA P I TO L T H E AT R E : 1 1 0 W MA I N ST, L E B A NO N, T N 3 7087 An afternoon of live music featuring your favorite Christmas classics. Presented by The Incredible Christmas Place.

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