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April is derived from the Latin word aperit, which means: to open. As you open this, our April “Explore” issue, I ask you to be open to exploring all the wonderful offerings in and around our great state and beyond.

Head out and explore Company Distilling (formerly H. Clark Distillery) right here in Thompson’s Station. Or head to Florida’s Gulf Coast to explore the peaceful resorts of Destin, South Walton and 30A. You can even explore artificial turf options for your yard or consider having Music City Turf recreate and expertly install your favorite golf hole in your backyard.

Explore housing options from home builder Drees Homes and read local Thompson’s Station resident and Top 5% Real Producer realtor Katie Gray’s professional opinion about the housing market in Thompson’s Station and Spring Hill.

There are a multitude of diverse spots around town to explore, whether it is a new restaurant with a great patio to enjoy with friends and family, a hiking trail to take in nature and the surrounding scenery or a niche boutique hotel for a relaxing staycation — there is something for everyone. We would love to hear from you about your favorite hidden gems in town and your go-to travel destinations.

Open your windows, let the fresh spring air fill your home, and get out and explore. And when you are out and about exploring, be sure to tag us on Instagram @thompsonsstationlifestyle - we may even tag you back!

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One of the most successful duos in country music history, The Judds, scored 20 Top 10 hits, including 14 number 1s, between 1984 and 1991. Mother Naomi and daughter Wynonna had an illustrious career that included five GRAMMY® Awards, nine CMA Awards and seven from the Academy of Country Music, dominating vocal duo categories through the 1980s. It's no surprise to anyone that their contributions to country music have been recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame in electing the duo to be inducted in the class of 2021, alongside the likes of the great Ray Charles, drummer Eddie Bayers and producer Pete Drake.

Naomi says, "There are certain things in my life that have made me have a little bit of a sense of worth or approval, and this is just the ultimate pat on the back. I can't grasp it yet. To be in the same situation as my friends Dolly and Reba...I'm just thrilled."

Wynonna adds, “This moment takes me back to 1983 when Mom and I first started. We would get in the car and visit multiple radio stations a day. It kind of feels like I’ve hit the lottery. It is so surreal. John Lennon always said that he just wanted to be remembered, and now we’re truly part of history, or I should say HERstory. What an honor.”

Naomi continues, "There was a genre of us that came up around exactly the same time. We were heralded as the real face of country music. One of the things I remember reading was a review of our first album that said 'we were like crystal water flowing down a creek.' I was so encouraged. I mean we had started singing on a rural mountaintop in Kentucky. We didn't have a TV or a telephone or neighbors. We started singing together for homemade entertainment."

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Naomi had financed the family’s move to Nashville by renting her restored 1957 Chevrolet — the same she’d drive from California to Tennessee — for use in “More American Graffiti” and by securing roles for her and Wynonna in the film. They made the move in 1979, and Naomi took a job as a nurse at Williamson County Medical Center. In early 1980, she and a 15-year-old Wynonna began appearing in the early mornings on WSM-TV’s “The Ralph Emery Show.” Emery dubbed them the “Soap Sisters” after Naomi told him she made her own lye soap.

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When Maher’s daughter was discharged from the hospital, Naomi gave Maher a tape she and Wynonna had made on a portable tape recorder in their kitchen. Maher began working with the two singers and, following a live audition in the offices of RCA Records’ Nashville office, they secured a recording deal with RCA Records/ Curb Records. The rest is history.

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with CG took place in Indiana and ended up being the largest privately owned artificial golf complex in North America. Ricky boasts, “It’s over 50,000 square feet and has three PGA-Caliber size golf greens with lighting and stacked-sod bunkers like you see in Scotland.”

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The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce’s core purpose is to serve the local business community by helping members thrive, while also serving as a connector and trusted resource for the community as a whole. By being a resource for both businesses and residents, it helps the community progress forward by providing information, education, promotion, and connection. The Chamber not only brings business owners together through networking and educational events, but it also provides resources for leadership and development, business referrals, sponsorship opportunities, chamber to chamber discounts, and much more.

Since joining the staff at the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce in 2017, Executive Director Rebecca Melton has been driven to share the Chamber’s mission with the community and positively influence the business culture in an effort to help create a better Spring Hill. “We are a non-profit,” explains Melton. “We fill the gaps where private and public leave off. It’s really just trying to foster business, engage the community, connect the community to the businesses, and provide those resources to both. We actually do provide a lot of information to residents and visitors coming through, as well. We’re really trying to emphasize our Welcome Center. We just moved to a new location. We’re at 5326 Main Street [in Spring Hill]. We’re really accessible to people now, so that they can drop in and get information that they need about the community or things to do and we’re happy to point them in the right direction.”

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MIXER Members from the Spring Hill Chamber, Williamson, Inc Chamber, and Maury Alliance will gather for an after-hours joint mixer at Homestead Manor on April 5 from 5-7 PM. This is a free opportunity for people to get to know each other, connect, and meet people from different areas.

LUNCHEON The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their monthly luncheon at the UAW Hall on April 21 from 11:15 AM – 1 PM. This month’s topic will focus on real estate and discuss what has taken place in the market, what is currently happening, and future projections.

RIBBON CUTTING Join the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate new businesses in the area with Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies throughout the month of April, including Common Law Brewing Co. (April 1) and TwelveStone Spring Hill Infusion Center (April 7).

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1. MAKE CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce brings businesses, leaders, and neighbors together through networking events, quarterly professional mixers, and community activities as it helps to form bonds and build relationships.

2. INVEST IN YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS THROUGH CHAMBER PROMOTION AND EDUCATION By offering educational seminars and workshops as well as monthly luncheons, the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities for members to learn and grow.

3. BECOME AN EXAMPLE OF LEADERSHIP BY SERVING THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY Chamber members take a responsibility as influential leaders by serving the local business community.

4. ENSURE YOUR VOICE AS A BUSINESS OWNER IS HEARD Active members of the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce can make sure their voices as business owners are heard on local, regional, and state levels to help build better communities.

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H. CLARK DISTILLERY JOINS FORCES WITH COMPANY DISTILLING ARTICLE BY KAREN CREASON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Big changes have come to H. Clark Distillery.

Founded in August of 2014, H. Clark Distillery became the first legal distillery in Williamson County in over 100 years after Heath Clark successfully petitioned the Tennessee General Assembly to change legislation outlawing the production of spirits. Crafting spirits using a small copper pot and open flame, H. Clark’s hand bottled, award winning Tennessee Dry Gin has become a fan favorite.

Recently, H. Clark Distillery partnered with former Jack Daniel’s master distiller, Jeff Arnett (Master Distiller of the Year 2017), and Kris Tatum, Founder of the Tennessee Distillers Guild, to create Company Distilling. Other partners include Corey and Kevin Clayton of Clayton Homes. Together the team is creating a whiskey brand and other spirits that will be produced in their currently under construction east Tennessee manufacturing facility in Alcoa.

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Townsend later this fall. Fans of H. Clark’s spirits will be happy to know the creation methods - and most importantly - the taste of the spirits will not change. Company Distilling will continue to pay tribute to the roots and traditions that came before them.

The bottle shop and tasting room located in a granary off Thompson’s Station Road will remain open for tours and tastings. With the site having undergone amazing renovations both inside and out, guests will be able to enjoy the H. Clark gin they have come to know and love, as well as Company Distilling’s inaugural product, a straight bourbon whiskey finished with maple wood. It’s the whiskey the team always wanted to make and one “well worth gathering over.”

“Meticulously crafted for the best of friends” is not just a catch phrase for Company Distilling.

With a strong desire to become rooted in Thompson’s Station and its other communities, Company Distilling hopes to bring people together with spirits “made for sharing.”

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Katie Gray moved to the Nashville area from Texas after her father, who died from cancer, urged her to go after the dreams that felt big and scary. After an initial year of trying out the city, Katie felt that her life was changed for the better.

Katie, her husband and two boys have called Thompson’s Station home since 2012. What was once a more rural area with mooing cows greeting them in the mornings, has turned into a booming area of growth. Their home that was once the only one on the street is now surrounded by 900 other houses. “We love the small town feel, while being close to cities which have all the amenities we need. The proximity

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During the process of building their home, Katie was encouraged to pursue a career in real estate, and she’s been going full speed ahead ever since. With the Nashville housing market continuing to explode, Katie’s advice is not to wait and see if the market will slow down. She also suggests considering investing in land. “Once the land is bought up, there’s no more of it to buy, so don’t pass that opportunity by.

There are many builders we can connect you with to build your dream home.”

Katie says that waiting in this market is ultimately going to cost you because the prices just keep rising. “Data does not support any slowing in this market for the foreseeable future and waiting to buy that new home could cost you thousands and thousands of dollars. It is not unreasonable to have a home selling for $100,000 more a year from now, and with the experts not predicting any slowing for Williamson County, this is only expected to continue to increase. Waiting in this market is only costing you," she adds.

Being transparent to clients is very important to Katie. She wants her clients to know her as a person first and then as their realtor. “As someone who is social and a people person by nature, this comes easily for me. My family places high priority on our involvement within our community whether that be through my job as a realtor, our gym in Franklin, our church family, children’s sports, or community events. I truly believe in building a business based on integrity and doing what I know I’m good at, which is loving on people. Ultimately, real estate is a people business and I’m happy knowing I’ve served my community well,” states Katie. KatieSellsTN.com

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