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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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Giving Thanks MURFREESBORO, WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR? When we look around, we have so many reasons to count our blessings.

If you’re coming up short, hopefully this issue will remind you of the thoughtful, kind and generous people we have living among us as our neighbors and friends.

It always warms our hearts to see the myriad ways in which Murfreesboro celebrates the holidays—family traditions, bountiful feasts and giving back to the community we call home.

This month, we hope your home is filled with the aroma of freshly baked pies, the sounds of laughter around the table and the feeling of gratitude in your hearts.

As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021

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25 Vodka, Veterans, and Giving Back Travis McVey and why he created Heroes Vodka

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Rutherford Cable Meeting On September 14th Victoria walked Rutherford Cable through her journey from working in law enforcement with the federal government to working as a Master Blender at Uncle Nearest.

Victoria Eady Butler is the Master Blender of the award-winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. The great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green, and the first African-American master distiller on record.

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1. Cara Johnson, Andria McCoy, Victoria Butler, Bobbie Johnson, and Melissa Malone | 2. Missy Lay, Victoria Butler, Angel Pardue | 3. Susan Vaniver and Victoria Butler | 4. Veronica Terrell, Dana Womack, Kim Young | 5. Victoria Butler speaking at the Rutherford Cable Meeting

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Stones River Dermatology Welcoming a New Doctor Stones River Dermatology hosted an event at 5 Senses. It was for local doctors to meet our new Mohs Surgeon, Dr. John Starling.

Everyone who attended enjoyed the evening with appetizers and cocktails.

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1. Drs. Ronald and Laura Nelson | 2. Dr. John Starling, Meridith Starling & Drs. Ronald & Laura Nelson | 3. Dr. John Starling & Dr. Ronald Nelson | 4.Kim Marino, Ashley Messick-Hite, Miriam Seraphim, Ashley Tidwell | 5. Asheton Bertrand, Elizabeth Otter, Taylor Newman, Dr. Charles Goodman, Delia Goodman | 6. Elizabeth Otter, Kim Marino, Miriam Seraphim, Taylor Newman, Dr. John Starling, Dr. Ronald Nelson, Gillian Choate, Ashley Tidwell, Asheton Bertrand 8

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Murfreesboro Scarecrow Contest If you went downtown in October you may have seen a few guests on the streets. Main Street Murfreesboro’s second annual “Scarecrows Downtown” contest was open to all artists, young and old. Businesses, schools, and clubs got to compete for prizes by making a scarecrow from scratch. All entries had to be hand-made and constructed from recyclable material.

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THE BLESSING BOXES Heather Bostick-Smith created The Blessing Boxes right here in Murfreesboro. They are free outdoor food pantries, for anyone in need or to simply donate. There are a couple of Blessing Boxes within the community. The Blessing Box pictured is at the Real Life Church of the Nazarene on east main street. There is another one at Legacy Ink on church street. The one at Legacy Ink is a refriger-

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. November is an opportunity to spend time with the ones we love during this holiday season and give more of ourselves to those around us.

HOLIDAY MARKETS + Fall Boro Art and Craft Festival will be held on 11/13 starting at 8:00 AM in Downtown Murfreesboro. + Participate in national Shop Small Saturday on 11/27 and support local businesses during the holiday season! + Start your holiday shopping with The Holiday Market in downtown Murfreesboro on 11/5 & 11/6. Find unique gifts, entertainment, and fun all night! + Join Shabby Lane Shopping Events at the Holiday Gift Market on 11/20. Shopping starts at 10:00 AM. The event is at Lane Agri-Park Community Center. + Shop handmade crafts at the Easily Elegant Crafts Pop-up Shop.

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OPEN HOUSE

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Invest in a few staple pieces that are classically designed, neutral, and made to last.

White linens and dishes can be incredibly versatile and chic, and can serve as the foundation for your table settings year round.“ I have been collecting Lennox Butler’s Pantry for about fifteen years,” Smith reveals.

“There’s a lot of good memories in those dishes. Some were purchased brand new from Dillard’s, some were gifts from my mama and daddy, and some were lucky finds at garage and estate sales.”

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D R E S S I N G

HOSTING THANKSGIVING DINNER THIS YEAR? Need a little design inspo?

Christina Smith of Hamilton Rae Interior Designs welcomes us home and gives her best, most budget-friendly tips for dressing up your space for the holidays.

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When decorating your home, think through how you will add (or take away) layers for the changing of seasons,” Christina advises. “For instance, on my outdoor sofa, the black and white buffalo check and stripe patterned pillows are used year round.

I simply add a couple of accent pillows and throws to suit each season and instantly, it looks as if I redecorated the entire patio.

The layered pumpkins and yellow blanket are made by Sweet Tea Blankets, they can be purchased at Hamilton Rae.

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As for my table, each season I throw a cute salad or dessert plate in the mix, a seasonal serving bowl and natural seasonal decor [like pumpkins for fall] and, voila!”

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“I like to use a lot of greenery in everything that I do, because nothing layers as beautifully as plants. I keep most of my pots season-neutral, then throw in a seasonal decoration or two to bring the theme together.”

The gold flatware is West Elm. CONTINUED >

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“I get a lot of compliments on my chargers (the decorative “plate” that sits under the dinner plate).

Mine are a wood patterned plastic from Big Lots, and they have worked perfectly for the three years I have had them. And I personally never spend a lot on glassware, because I live in a house of elephants! If it can’t withstand the bottom of the sink or the dishwasher, it wouldn’t last a day here.

But I do love stemmed glasses, so I get mine from HomeGoods, Big Lots, or Walmart.”

Royce Smith [Co- Owner of Hamilton Rae], Tricia Benitez [Owner of Sweet Tea Blankets], Christina Smith [Co-Owner of Hamilton Rae].

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT WHAT DO THE MARINE CORP AND HEROES VODKA HAVE IN COMMON? THEY WERE BOTH FOUNDED IN A BAR.

ARTICLE KATI CROSSLIN PHOTOGRAPHY ANGEL PARDUE

VODKA, VETERANS, AND GIVING BACK MEET TRAVIS MCVEY, A MILITARY VETERAN TURNED ENTREPRENEUR WITH AMBITIONS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF

“My brand is about celebrating the freedom and good things

U.S. military Veterans. “Ronald Reagan said

life has to offer. I have a sad story [like many service members],

some people live an entire lifetime wondering if

but great things can happen through tragedy, sometimes. We

they have ever made a difference in the world

hear a lot about Veterans commonly being diagnosed with PTSD,

and Marines don’t have that problem,” he says.

almost as if we’re broken goods - but what you don’t hear a lot

Inspired and wanting to stay out of trouble in his

about is that you also experience post-traumatic growth. I wanted

small town in Indiana, Travis enlisted in the mili-

to create something that is ours.”

tary at 16 and joined the Marines at the age of 18.

With months of research and many taste testings, Travis

Travis was afforded opportunities to serve

landed on the perfect distilled vodka. Certified by the National

all over, including the White House. It was in

Veteran Owned Business Association, Heroes Vodka gives

Washington D.C. where he formed friendships that

back a minimum of 10% of their profits to charities like Team

felt like brotherhood. He met his two best friends

RWB (Red, White & Blue) and American Freedom Fund. To date,

- Richard Gaston and Thomas ‘Tom’ Rabjohn

Heroes Vodka’s donations amount to over $100,000 to charity.

while serving a two year term at the White House.

Travis didn’t realize that the brotherhood that he

Travis has a clear understanding that freedom comes at an overlooked price.

formed with both Richard and Tom would be cut

“A part of being a Veteran is being able to carry on the memories

short. Within a few years of meeting, both Richard

of the ones we’ve lost,” he says. Travis believes his biggest impact

and Tom died tragically in the line of duty, leaving

as a Veteran is to share his experiences with future generations so

behind small children and loved ones.

they can have the opportunity to learn and grow. Through Heroes

After Travis retired from the military, he allowed

Vodka, Travis is not only able to honor his friends, but he’s able to

his entrepreneurial spirit, combined with a late

celebrate their lives and serve his fellow service members that go

night at his local VFW, to take the lead. Tired of

above and beyond the call of duty.

seeing minimal efforts given to take care of our soldiers, he began thinking of ways he could give back to service members.

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CULINARY CREATONS

stones r iver martini ARTICLE REGAN PFLUMM

PHOTOGRAPHY ANGEL PARDUE

TRAVIS MCVEY, THE CREATOR OF THE STONES RIVER MARTINI. He chose this specific cocktail for a number of reasons, one being because he is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Stones River Post 12206. Which is the newest VFW post in Tennessee. This specific VFW is named after the famous Civil War battle that happened at Stones River in Murfreesboro. The Stones River Battlefield is a Historic Park in Murfreesboro to mark that historic event in American history. The color of the cocktail represents the MTSU Blue Raiders.

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Travis McVey

INGREDIENTS: + Lime Wedge + Coarse Sugar or Granulated Sugar + Ice Cubes + ¼ cup White Cranberry Juice Cocktail + 1oz Heroes Vodka + 1oz Blue Curacao + 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice + Rocks or Martini Glass DIRECTIONS: + Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass with lime wedge. Sprinkle sugar onto a small plate and dip moistened rim into the sugar to coat lightly. + Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Add cranberry juice, vodka, blue curacao, and lime juice; cover and shake. Strain into martini glass.

Stones River Martini

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INSPIRED BY BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL

Living a Purposeful Life

PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEETHEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.” PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED 28

Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportunity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring podcasts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand.

We sat down with him (virtually) to reflect on all that he has accomplished in this season of “thankfulness.”

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CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’ MEAN TO YOU?

Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude, it’s an every day break to look at where my life

CL: WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE

sits and to be thankful for the friends and family around

BACK IN THEIR COMMUNITY?

me and the things that I am able to be a part of.

BH: I think everybody can figure out what they can do in their local communities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the

CL: TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD

angriest? Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s animals or the environ-

OF OR INSPIRED BY?

ment. What emotional pull is it? Go after that.

BH: I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and healing. And my filter on whether

Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.

they are good or not comes from my faith. I just want to be a part of loving others and loving God well.

With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Higgins is co-founder of @generous_ coffee_, author of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestillwins, and co-host of @

CL: HOW DID GENEROUS COFFEE BEGIN?

almost_famouspodcast.

BH: The idea came in July of 2017 and we launched in January of 2018. When the show [The Bachelor] happened, our fundraising increased 500%, but we also knew that it probably wasn’t going to last. We asked ourselves how we can make this more sustainable, and we came up with the idea that we could start a for-profit business and call ourselves “for-purpose.” We donate 100% of our profits to non-profits.

We believe that people enjoy drinking lifechanging coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

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REALTY REPORT

MURFREESBORO

NEIGHBORHOOD

REALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

East Mead Addn

$249,900

$275,000

110%

2

3

2

University Heights

$314,900

$320,000

101%

6

3

2

Northpointe Hall

$350,000

$395,000

112%

2

3

2

Three Rivers†

$395,000

$405,000

102%

2

3

2

Regency Park

$395,000

$420,000

106%

0

3

2

Liberty Valley

$425,000

$457,000

107%

1

3

2

Berkshire

$484,900

$525,500

108%

1

4

3

South Haven

$564,845

$564,845

100%

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3

Anglers Retreat

$620,000

$635,000

102%

3

3

3

Downtown

$716,000

$716,000

100%

0

4

3

Harvest Woods

$725,000

$815,000

112%

4

4

3

Scottland Chase

$872,000

$860,000

98%

50

4

3

This data is a sampling of sold properties from August 2021. Source: IRES MLS system.

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First Horizon Bank, NMLS # 47329. All loans subject to approval, including credit approval. Some restrictions may apply. Other programs are available.

Program not available in all areas and conditions subject to change without notice.

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Rutherford County is a lovely place to put down roots, and The Bedsole Group proudly presents this month’s Realty Report, a selection of some of our favorite recent transactions. To get a closer look at these homes or to search for your next chapter, please go to thebedsolegroup.com or scan the QR code to the right.

Understanding the big picture of your financial health involves knowing the worth of all of your assets, and your home is likely the biggest one of them all. If you are curious about the market value of your home, call, text, or email us at any of the numbers below.

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NOVEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

LITTLE WOMEN : THE MUSICAL Center for the Arts

Little Women has been praised by

critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage.

This

timeless,

captivating

story is brought to life in this glorious

musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope, and everlasting love. Showings starting on Friday 11/6 and Saturday 11/7 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday 11/8 at 2 p.m

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COOKIN’ TO BUILD

Specializing in

Historic Murfreesboro Town Square

wealth management and retirement planning, father-son advisory team Chad & Parker Molitor are here to: » Guide you through building wealth and preserving your legacy » Listen to and develop long-term, multigenerational relationships with our clients » Provide comprehensive strategies to address the needs of our clients and their family

It’s the 14th Annual Cookin’ To Build

event! Come help raise money to

build more Habitat homes, starts at 10:30 AM.

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Beginning Location: 855 W. College St. Murfreesboro, TN

A morning car meet with free coffee and donuts & all classes of cars, trucks, and bikes are invited to

Whether you are nearing or already in retirement and need to preserve your nest egg, or building wealth and looking to implement family or business protection strategies, we will work together with you to develop a comprehensive financial plan that surpasses your goals and meets your family’s needs.

attend. You’ll have plenty of time to mingle with old friends. Early enough for temperatures to still be pleasant.

To end the day we will head off on a scenic fall cruise to end at an incredible lunch location.

Chad Molitor LUTCF Parker C. Molitor

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Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC

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15 GRAND OPENING STREET FAIR

Greenhouse Ministries- Academy Street

On

November

15,

Greenhouse

Ministries will be hosting a street fair to celebrate the opening of our new

building! Live Music and Entertainment Food Trucks Street Performers Carnival Games Arts and Crafts Building Tours and More! Tickets are on sale now! We

NOVEMBER’S CALENDAR SPONSORED BY:

hope you can celebrate with us! Purchase tickets here: https://greenhousemin.kindful.com/e/street-fair

25 THANKSGIVING BORODASH 4-MILE RUN/WALK Downtown Murfreesboro

Our mission is to bring glory to God by raising money for charitable purposes and to provide our community a well-organized Thanksgiving Day family event – a 4-mile walk/run through historic Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The event starts at 8 AM.

28 COMEDY NIGHT

Panther Creek Brews

Panther Creek Brews and Music City Comedy are

mainstreetmurfreesboro.org (615) 895-1887 225 W College St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

coming together to create one of the Best Comedy Shows in Middle Tennessee. The comedy show starts at 8:30 pm.

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/ Murfreesboro using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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About the Director... Kristi Glover Hello, my name is Kristi Glover and I am the owner of Promise Kids Parents Day Out. I have a Bachelor’s Degree from Middle Tenn. State University in Early Childhood Education. I worked in a homeschool program while in college, kept children in my home, worked at a daycare, supervised teachers in a tutoring program, lead in our children’s ministry at church, taught 6 years with Murfreesboro City Schools, while coaching girls’ basketball, and opened Promise Kids in 2012.

I believe all kids deserve to have a safe educational environment to learn and grow in the Lord and academically. We strive to share the love of Jesus Christ every day and to provide a lasting education in each child that comes to us.

My husband and I have 5 children and are so blessed for each one of them. In our spare time we are active in our church, Bethel Community Church, attend sporting events, travel, and spend a lot of time on the field, court or in the gym with our kids.

God is number one in our lives because without Him nothing is possible!

Preschool and Part Time Care for Ages 6 months to 12 Years (615) 400-4124

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Part tim care and afteer school care

1417 Mark Allen Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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Making Health Care Personal For decades, Vanderbilt Health has cared for the children and adults of Rutherford County.

Over 1,500 employees call this place home, providing our shared community with the treatments, technologies, and services that only Vanderbilt Health can offer.

That’s how we’re making health care personal for our neighbors year in and year out.

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