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Love where you live. I have been waiting for this issue. From a small photography business owner myself starting 13 years ago to serving this community now with this magazine, local love has been the foundation of my heart and the epitome of what I believe in. My family and I live here, work here, shop and thrive here; I am so proud and honored to serve our local community every day. Local love is what this magazine and our parent company were founded on. Love where you live and live local. In this issue, we tap into many of the beautiful places you can find local, from our cover story, The Dryes and their incredible music and life story, to local business owners who live to enhance the lives of others. You may be inspired and enlightened by our feature on local farms that may have you thinking local before going to the grocery store. Also, take note of a regional power couple who makes staying active a way of life and how this serves as the root to their foundation and success. Wherever you are while reading this issue, we hope nothing more that these stories inspire you to pour into your communities first. Just like self-care gives you what you need to take care of others, putting your community first helps keep your neighborhood, and ultimately you and your family thriving. Live and love local

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18 The Dryes

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28 Sprinkle Stacks

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34 Active Life as a Way of Life

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36 Local Farms

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The Dryes, a North Carolina native husband and wife duo, are an upcoming force to be reckoned with in Country Music. They have put in blood, sweat, and tears in Nashville to make a name for themselves through raw emotion and their love of all things Country. As most people know, making yourself stand out in the vast sea of aspiring artists in this town is never easy, but these two have had a steady climb of success that has them rising to the top. Way back at the age of four, Katelyn stood on a stage for the first time. She always knew that music was her passion, and her voice always had that star quality twang. She grew up singing with her family most Sundays at church. Music was as much a part of her life as eating and sleeping even then. When he first picked up a guitar, Derek found his love of music at around 14 years old. He then fell in love with Stevie Ray Vaughn, a huge inspiration for him. The love of music runs deep; he learned a few years later from his dad that his mother, who died suddenly CONTINUED >

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when Derek was only eight months old, used to listen to Stevie Ray when she was pregnant with Derek. You could say his mother planted the seed for his love of music before he was born. Katelyn and Derek met right out of high school while surrounded by talented musicians and a mutual love for music. When The Dryes moved to Nashville in 2014, They settled temporarily into Hermitage while getting their bearings and determining where they wanted to plant roots. They both worked numerous jobs to pay their bills while constantly working on their music. Today, they continue that hard work, consistently working on new singles and music videos. Their first single, "Amen," landed them in the top ten best country songs of the week, June 8, 2018, in Rolling Stone, a pivotal moment in their career. Their most recent music video, "Dolly Would,” made it to #1 several weeks in a row on CMT. The Dryes are also known for their hit singles "War," "Take you Dancing," and "White's Creek," a song about their new home, featured in People Magazine. This month, they are

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LOCAL FARMS visit any of these local farms for seasonal products while also supporting family owned businesses ARTICLE BY SLOANE LUCAS When it comes to garden-fresh produce, pasture-raised meats and poultry, and delicious golden-yolked eggs, you can't get better than locally sourced foods from farms right in your own backyard. By choosing to purchase from these local farms, you support family-owned and operated businesses and ensure you receive the freshest available products. Here is a sampling of some local farms to get you started. For a more comprehensive list of local farms and CSA's, check out Local Harvest.org 1. Breeden's Orchard- Mount Juliet, TN The Dorfman family purchased Breeden's Orchard in 2017, after 45 years of ownership by Marynell and Tommy Breeden. Offering BBQs and peach picking, seasonal produce, local ciders, jams, honey, and more. breedensorchard.com 2. Circle S Farms- Lebanon, TN Circle S Farms has been owned by the same family since 1839, making it a "Century Farm." They offer pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries, and the farm is planning pick-yourown flowers for spring and summer 2022. tncirclesfarms.com 3. Lester Farms - Lebanon, TN Founded in 2002, Lester Farm's stand has become a seasonal destination across Wilson County. No summer is complete without stopping off for the summer's best strawberries and a variety of seasonal fresh local produce. lesterfarmstn.com 4. Field of Dreams Farms- Watertown, TN Initially located in Lebanon, Field of Dreams expanded to a 117acre location in Watertown to raise pastured eggs, chicken, duck, turkey, pork, and beef. They use no chemicals, and all feeds used are non-GMO. Visit fieldofdreamsfarmtn.com to learn more. 5. Dobson Farms- Gladeville, TN Dobson Farms is a family-owned farm dating to 1803. It specializes in beef, pork, poultry, and fresh eggs and offers several CSAs and a milk share. dobsonfarms.net. 6. Farmhouse Nashville- Nashville, TN Farmhouse Nashville runs a popular CSA, which stands for community-supported agriculture. Customers sign up for half or full shares, bi-weekly or weekly, for the freshest, most seasonal produce and eggs available. Local pickup or delivery is available. farmhousenashville.com

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$526,000

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$630,000

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$622,370

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$654,900

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$685,000

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$755,000

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A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in the city. FEBR UARY 19 TH

Wine in the Winter

HILTON NASHVILLE DOWNTOWN BALLROOM | 5:00 PM The 6th Annual Wine in the Winter is modeled after its sister event, Wine on the River. Attendees will be able to take a break from the cold and sample over 130+ wine, beer, and spirits in a Winter Wonderland setting in the heart of downtown Nashville. Wine in the Winter will be returning to the Hilton Nashville Downtown Ballroom on February 19th, 2022, from 5 pm-9 pm. https://www.wineinthewinter.com

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Mardi Gras to Benefit Sherry's Hope

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FARM BUREAU EXPO CENTER | 6:00 PM Mardi Gras to benefit Sherry's Hope is a fun event with dinner, live music, dancing, a live auction, a silent auction, and more! Sherry’s Hope is a non-profit organization that works throughout the year to provide hope to families battling cancer in Wilson County and surrounding communities by offering emotional encouragement and financial assistance. In addition, Sherry’s Hope works to spread colon health awareness by distributing free colon cancer screening tests and colonoscopy assistance.

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Nashville Zoo Run

NAS H V I L L E ZO O | 2:0 0 PM The Nashville Zoo Run is a popular running event at the Nashville Zoo. Bundle up and walk or run during this winter adventure through the Nashville Zoo’s property, including many areas not open to the public. Registration prices include a long-sleeved t-shirt, refreshments, snacks, Fun Zone access with games and vendors, and Run Route access.

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