Thompson's Station, TN June 2024

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THE MEN BEHIND SPINTEL: THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSIC ANALYTICS

LIFE + CULTURE KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR

JUNE 2024

Ronald Derr, D.O.

Richard Gibson, M.D.

Zachary Kalb, D.O. John Klekamp, M.D.

Scott Arthur, M.D. Ian Byram, M.D. Cory Calendine, M.D.

Casey Davidson, M.D.

Jeffrey Kutsikovich, M.D. Colin Looney, M.D.

Michael McNamara, M.D. Brian Perkinson, M.D. Christopher Stark, M.D. Geoff Watson, M.D. Todd Wurth, M.D.

Matt Anderson, M.D.

Preet Gurusamy, M.D.

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Celebrating The Men In Our Local Community

From the enduring wisdom passed down by grandfathers to the unwavering support of fathers, from the bonds shared with sons to the camaraderie among brothers and friends, this issue is dedicated to celebrating the men who enrich our lives and communities. As Bob Marley once said, "The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively." Here, we proudly celebrate the men whose integ rity, compassion, and influence uplift those around them.

Our cover story features Spintel, pioneers in automating data analysis for the music industry. Their innovative approach empowers artists, labels, and management groups to make informed, data-driven decisions that shape the future of music.

Brent Brinkmeier shares insights gained from his personal journey of starting fitness later in life, offering valuable perspectives on one-on-one fitness training.

Embark on a laughter-filled journey through Nashville's comedic side aboard the Redneck Comedy Tour Bus, and discover the captivating narrative of local author Trapper Haskins' latest book, Crooked Old River, chronicling his 16-year odyssey down the Mississippi River.

Delve into the rich history of the Thompson’s Station train depot and the ongoing community efforts to preserve its legacy as a focal point of the town.

Meet the team at Honest-1 Auto Care, where honesty isn't just a part of their name— it is the way they do business.

Thank you men for being such an important and cherished part of our community!

Happy reading!

KAREN CREASON, PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

Thompson’s Station Lifestyle is available for pickup at the following locations:

• Grecian Family Restaurant and Bakery (Spring Hill)

• The Fainting Goat (Spring Hill)

• Spring Hill Public Library

• Sweet CeCe’s (The Crossings at Spring Hill)

• Parkway Wine and Spirits (The Crossings at Spring Hill)

• Local doctors and professional offices around the area

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June 2024

PUBLISHER

Athena West | athena.west@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Maria Dinoia | maria.dinoia@citylifestyle.com

PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

Karen Creason | karen.creason@citylifestyle.com

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Emily Smith | emily.smith@citylifestyle.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Jenny Ferguson | jenny.ferguson@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Carol Fite Lynn, Lauren Kelly, Sue Baldani, Karen Creason, Hailey Holloway

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Deb Scally Photography, Hayley Gjertsen

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Rachel Collins

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kirstan Lanier

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The men behind Spintel.  Standing L to R: Johnny Baird, Lance Goodman  Seated L to R: Todd DiBenedetto, Jay DeMarcus, Rob Dalton

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The McBee Family from Missouri celebrated their new Peacock TV show, The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys at Hank Williams Jr Boogie Bar in Nashville.

Supporters gathered at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm for an evening of music under the stars featuring Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. Photography by Nathan Zucker

Williamson Health And Bone And Joint Institute Expanding Healthcare Services In Spring Hill

Williamson Health and Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee are expanding their healthcare offerings in the rapidly growing Spring Hill community. The health system’s newest clinic, which will provide primary care and other specialists, laboratory services, orthopaedic care, and physical therapy, opened last month at 5221 Port Royal Road. Spring Hill residents and Williamson Health Medical Group physicians Paula Dunn, M.D., and Sanford Kim, M.D., will be based in the new clinic. WilliamsonHealth.org BoneAndJointTN.org

Studio Tenn Announces 15th Season Lineup At Turner Theatre

Studio Tenn is celebrating 15 seasons of world-class, professional theatre productions with an exhilarating “Rockin’ Retro” 2024-25 season at Turner Theatre in the Factory at Franklin, bookended by two award-winning musicals.

• Little Shop of Horrors (October 10-27, 2024)

• Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (December 5-22, 2024)

• Crimes of the Heart (January 30-February 9, 2025)

• The Play That Goes Wrong (March 6-23, 2025)

• Jersey Boys (May 1-18, 2025)

Season ticket packages went on sale April 15. StudioTenn.org

TriStar Plans New Spring Hill Hospital

HCA Healthcare's local affiliate, TriStar Health, recently announced plans to build a $250 million hospital in Spring Hill. TriStar says there is a need for a full-service acute care hospital so will apply for a certificate of need on the site of its current emergency room building. If approved, the hospital would include 68 beds, an intensive care unit, a labor and delivery unit, a neonatal intensive care unit, four operating rooms, cardiac catheterization units and imaging services. TriStarHealth.com

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A STATION STEEPED IN HISTORY

Recreating And Rebuilding A Sense Of Community

ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI

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Small towns often cherish their past histories and historical sites. In Thompson’s Station, the train depot certainly fits both of these categories.

Named after Dr. Elijah Thompson, who donated the property on which the village was built, the depot and tracks were once used by farmers for shipping animals and products to far-off markets. (Due to the large amount of grain grown in the area, Thompson’s Station was actually known as the German Millet Capital of the World.)

After the first depot building was destroyed in the Battle of Thompson's Station, another one was erected in 1866. With the popularity of automobiles, the depot fell into disuse and was eventually dismantled in 1952. But that’s not the end of its story.

“From what I understand, the town is one of the very few, if not the only, municipal jurisdiction with an apostrophe in its name,” says Micah Wood, community economic developer with the Town of Thompson’s Station that now owns the depot. “And of course,

the ‘Station’ part of the name references this historical depot as a big part of the community's identity and character.”

It was so important to the town that, in 1993, the depot was recreated. “In the late 80s and early 90s, David Coleman, Cherry Jackson, and some other community leaders got together and felt that Thompson’s Station was a distinct community and needed to be an incorporated part of the county and have a city government. The leading force behind that was Thompson’s Station Community Association and one of the things that it focused on early was rebuilding the depot with donations from town patrons.” After that, the building went through many incarnations, and for the last 20 years or so, had been the site of the Town Hall before it was moved to its new location.

Plans are now in the works to once again make the train depot a focal point of the town. “The board of mayor and aldermen approved the Parks Master Plan, and as part of that, we have a new Caboose and Depot Park,” he says. “The caboose is iconic and we want to preserve that. We're also going to add picnic tables and maybe some covered seating and chairs. Hopefully, folks will want to come out and enjoy the area by the train tracks.”

The actual tracks, he believes, are only used in the event that the main line becomes congested.

Adding additional parking and a plaza in front of the caboose is also on the list. Here, they’ll host food trucks, concerts and other things of interest to the community. Also since Thompson’s Station Road is a big draw for cyclists, Micah states they plan to add a maintenance area for bicycles too.

As far as the interior of the depot, which he says is about 2,100 square feet, they’re considering various ideas. “We do want to make it into a community building, so perhaps if a neighborhood HOA needs to have a meeting, they can reserve the meeting room in the back of the building.”

Bringing Thompson’s Station train depot and the area around it back to life is an exciting development for the town. “We really want to highlight once again what an important part of the community that area is,” says Micah.

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THE MUSIC INDUSTRY’S NEXT GENERATION ANALYTICS

The Man Power Behind Spintel

ARTICLE BY MARIA DINOIA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY HAYLEY GJERTSEN

L to R: Lance Goodman, Rob Dalton and Johnny Baird

“Whatever label does not have Spintel will be at a huge competitive disadvantage.” — Jay DeMarcus

When seasoned radio promotion veteran Rob Dalton noticed the music industry’s manual data analysis generated more problems than solutions, he knew there had to be better way. Armed with an idea to automate the data, he called serial entrepreneur Lance Goodman. Goodman embraced Dalton’s idea and then called on his favorite tech guy, Johnny Baird. Together, these three men developed Spintel.

So to start with, explain to me in layman’s terms, for people who know nothing about the music industry, what exactly is Spintel?

Lance Goodman, Co-Founder & President: So what we’re doing is we’re taking music and all the ways that you can consume music and gathering the data on that and making that data actionable to every type of person in the music industry. From the artists themselves, to the labels, to the VPs of labels, to the management groups, to talent buyers, to venues. They all can use data to make data-driven business decisions. And we try to package that and give it to them in the most efficient way possible.

Rob Dalton, Founder & CEO:  People use data more than ever to drive their decisions. And so they have mostly the raw data. We take that raw data and we sort it in ways that help you move the ball from A to B. We help you find actionable insights that allow you to... It points you where to go. “Where can I go to grow?” In many cases, that’s the biggest question that someone who’s navigating a song up the national charts has. Digs through all this data just to find out what are my best opportunities for growth? It takes hours and hours and hours. We do it in a click.

Johnny Baird, CTO: Part of that process, too, was figuring out how to make people’s lives easier and shave off time. And show them things that there’s no way that they could manually do. It took all day for one song. And now for any song, you can do that same calculation in one click. Basically instantly. So a lot of it’s time saving. A lot of it’s things that you just wouldn’t otherwise see. Really trying to give people features that help them visualize what they need to be doing as well.

Can this business intelligence/analytics platform be used in other industries or is it specifically for the music industry?

Lance : The mechanics can be used in other industries. Taking raw data and being able to deliver it on an interactive screen in real time where you can see exactly what you need to make decisions is applicable in every industry. They’ve got a lot of tools out there, but no one had built one customized for the music industry before. That’s what we did. So it’s a very unique paradigm, and there are all kinds of different data sources that we take the data from. It had to be customized completely. It couldn’t have been a big Power BI solution or something like that. It was customized. It had to be done the hard way.

Todd DiBenedetto, Investor/Advisor : The concept of what they’ve developed can be used for any product. For widgets that are doing well in Cleveland. Can these widgets do well in Columbus? It’s just a different product, but the thought process and the slicing and dicing of the data, I think, would be very similar.

Johnny : Absolutely. There’s multiple different places within the music space and the entertainment space that it can be used as well. So like talent buyers and managers. There’s a lot other than just the promotion departments. There’s a lot of others that can really utilize this data. Radio stations themselves. And what we do is take this data and we do things like projecting or showing averages over time of what a station does. Stuff that was kind of hidden behind the veil before, now we kind of bring to light to let people figure out new avenues where they can get a little bit of space because it’s so competitive. You’re trying to get one or two extra spins on a radio station. But you might not have any clue where to go. But you got to get those two spins. This is giving them new ways to find those spins.

Lance : So to contextualize that artists and their teams need to know where their music’s being consumed as fast as possible. And sometimes it’s summary data. Sometimes it’s market-driven data. And to go back to Johnny’s point of all the different user types.

— Lance Goodman “ ”

Artists and their teams need to know where their music’s being consumed as fast as possible.

Say you’re a talent buyer or a venue. You’re going to look at just the performance of an artist in that market over a period of time to see if you want to book them, to see if you have enough organic fan base to fill those seats at that venue for that particular artist at that particular price point. So every single one of these

user types have different data that they’re looking at, but they have to comb through this sea of data to try and find this. We give them what they need in the most efficient way possible.

Rob: We started in the radio promotion aspect, which does affect every area of the industry for terrestrial radio.

But this platform, the roadmap is to have a functionality for every area within the music industry.

Is the industry just eating this up?

Lance : Well, it has taken four years and a lot of money to get it right. But we just launched our latest version of the product on January 1. And we’ve signed 19 out of 20 labels that we’ve gone to so far. And we’re expanding to all formats now. So we started in Christian country because Nashville is home base there. Rob had been in the country format his whole career, so his knowledge and subject matter expertise is where we went to market first. And now we’re expanding everywhere. And this is a problem that exists globally too. We do have a partnership, one of the first of its kind, with iHeartRadio MediaBase that owns all of the radio airplay data. We have all the published chart data within our platform. So it’s the exact data that all the music industry lives and breathes off.

What are your backgrounds? How did you all come together?

Johnny: My background was always in tech, but kind of all over the place. I moved to Nashville and started a mastering studio in 2008, which was quite successful. I ended up selling my shares of that business, and Lance called me basically the next day asking my thoughts. Because I’d always been just in the tech space and music. That’s basically how I got started with this project. I think he had to call me about 30 times.

Rob: Lance had to work on Johnny because Johnny couldn’t imagine that this didn’t exist.

Johnny: Lance said, “No. It’s not been done. No one is doing this.” He probably called me 30 times and finally I was like, “OK.”

Todd: I had the same reaction.

Lance : I knew Johnny would be the perfect one to start this with us and be able to get us a product out the door. So my background is I’m a serial entrepreneur. I came out of school from an entrepreneurship program,

and immediately started a real estate development company. It was really successful, and then 2008 occurred. I got some scars from that. I ended up traveling and being a professional poker player for a few years.

I made the final table in the Asian World Championship. That’s how I started my real estate development company. I was a broke kid in college and started playing online poker and got enough money to put some deals together.

But I’ve always been into analytics and probability and statistics. And I started one of the first ever cryptocurrency hedge funds. That was also a disaster. I was a loss-leader in that.

I still had some money left and I invested in some kids out of Vanderbilt that were doing an app. And I started doing a little investing and also business development. And then I started a software development company where we were doing work-for-hire stuff. And I was incubating my own ideas, me and a couple of partners. And that’s when I met Rob. And Rob had been in the industry for 30 years and had tremendous success.

I was like, ‘Rob, how did you get all of this success over this many years and how’d you get a competitive advantage?’ And that’s when he told me how he was combing through this data manually. I said, ‘Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait. You’re telling me all the billion dollar labels do it the same way you’re doing it?’ And he said, ‘They’re not even doing it the same way I’m doing it.’ It was not even at that level. I replied, ‘You’ve got to come to the office tomorrow. We’ve got to figure this out.” And Rob pulled up in his ‘69 Camaro looking cooler than I ever could.

Why did you say no, Johnny, initially?

Johnny: It seemed too simple and very practical about most things. It just seemed way too simple. I’ve since found out it was not nearly as simple. But it just seemed like there’s so much money that the music industry has thrown around over the years that there’s no way somebody didn’t already have this developed. And then I thought, “Well, surely the big labels have their own internal software to do this.” Which some of them do. But as we found out,

Spintel really still just wins. It just provides things that they don’t have.

Todd, why were you interested in investing and how did you bring on Jay?

Todd : I’ve been investing. I do some angel investing too, and some startups. That’s just always been my thing. And through a common friend, a common acquaintance, we got introduced early on in the early rounds of fundraising. And I was just starting to spend time in Nashville. I’m separately friends with Jay and we do some other stuff together in the music space. And it just intrigued me and the team. I fell in love with the team, and after I became a believer. Because I, like Johnny, wasn’t at first, either. I just didn’t believe they were fumbling through papers every Monday morning.

Lance : So we went to meet with Jay and Jay said, “Whatever label does not have Spintel will be at a huge competitive disadvantage.” And Jay’s been on our advisory board for over three years now, and he came in. Todd facilitated that with his investment. It was perfect. Rascal Flatts has been the top performer over decades in radio and taking songs to radio. So it’s really cool to have him.

Todd: He’s been on both sides. He’s been on the artist side, now on the label side. So he understands the industry in a unique way because of that.

And you also have Joe Galante and Clint Higham (Kenny Chesney’s manager) on your advisory board?

Lance: Yes. Joe Galante is in the Hall of Fame. One of the only few label executives ever to get inducted into the Hall of Fame. And he was our biggest and earliest investor.

Rob: In the very beginning, one of the first people we talked to was Joe. Because I thought, “Man, if there’s anybody that could shoot holes in this it’d be Joe. For me and for some of the other investors, that was huge. To have his opinion. He was on these calls. It was amazing to us the support and the belief that Joe had in the idea.

Lance: He shook our hand and said, “Congratulations, you just solved a huge problem.”

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TRANSCENDING INDUSTRY BOUNDARIES

Rod Holliman's Journey From Healthcare To Auto Repair

ARTICLE BY CAROL FITE LYNN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

At first glance, Rodney Holliman, who co-owns Honest-1 Auto Care with his wife Peggy in Spring Hill, might seem an unlikely figure to find in the auto repair industry. With a background rooted in family, community, and a long career in healthcare administration, his journey to automotive care is as unique as it is purposeful. But upon closer inspection, the parallels between running a hospital and running an auto repair shop become surprisingly clear. Holliman's upbringing in the heartlands of Kansas and Colorado instilled in him a strong work ethic and a knack for problem-solving. His early years spent repairing and maintaining farm equipment

alongside his relatives laid the foundation for his mechanical skills and his commitment to hands-on work. “We were very involved in the community,” said Holliman. “You knew everyone in town or at least they all knew my relatives, and we were always helping out neighbors who needed a hand. My father was a mechanical engineer and a gear head. We were always rebuilding something like an old pickup truck, converted a 1957 VW Bug into a dune buggy, and restored a 1958 Morris Minor that my brother and I drove in high school.”

Even as he pursued a degree in biology with dreams of a career in pathology, his path eventually led him to the world

of healthcare administration. For three decades, Holliman navigated the complexities of the healthcare system, overseeing the delivery of vital services to patients across various organizations. His key takeaway from this experience? “Exceptional customer service and innovation are the cornerstones of success, whether you're treating patients or repairing vehicles,” said Holliman. Just as he ensured healthcare professionals had the resources they needed to excel, he now applies the same principle to his auto repair shop.

Honest-1 also prioritizes environmentally conscious practices, earning the shop special "green" certifications. Growing up with a respect for the land and environment, Holliman ensures the shop recycles used oil and fluids and employs equipment to minimize environmental impact. This commitment to sustainability reflects not only his personal values but also his belief in responsible business practices.

But it's not just about cars at Honest-1; it's also about building a welcoming environment for all customers, particularly women. Based on previous unpleasant experiences with her own vehicle maintenance, Peggy Holliman put her interior design background to use building an automotive care business that emphasizes the importance of comfort and clear communication. “Women often have a hard time when it comes to automotive care – from aggressive and unethical shop recommendations to general lack of knowledge when it comes to mechanics,” said Peggy. “We wanted to create a clean and inviting space with a children’s play area and refreshments where women could feel empowered to make car care decisions.”

From providing electronic inspections with detailed photographic recommendations to offering shuttle services, every aspect of the customer experience is designed with inclusivity in mind.

Outside of work, the Hollimans find joy in connecting with customers and witnessing the team's efforts to help others in need. Whether it's chatting about life in Spring Hill or getting a stranded driver back on the road, their passion for community shines through in every interaction.

Reflecting on his career journey, Holliman acknowledges that honesty is the bedrock of his business. While delivering tough messages may not always be easy, it's a principle he stands by, backed by a robust warranty that offers peace of mind to customers. Holliman's story is a testament to the power of integrity and adaptability in any field.

Whether it's healthcare or auto care, his commitment to service excellence and community impact remains unwavering, proving that the qualities of a good leader transcend industry boundaries. Honest1SpringHill.com

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The dune buggy made from a 1957 VW Bug

TRAPPER HASKINS

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Know Your Neighbor: Trapper Haskins

From Unfinished Business To Unforgettable Memories Along The “Crooked Old River”

ARTICLE BY KAREN CREASON

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Envisioning a ninety-day adventure, Thompson’s Station residents Trapper and Mandy Haskins embarked on a daring quest in the summer of 2002 – to row the entire length of the Mississippi River, from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Trapper jokes, “Our ninety-day journey took sixteen years!”

Trapper's journey began long before their departure, during his time as a boat-building apprentice in Rockland, Maine. While immersed in the age-old craft of plank-on-frame boat construction, Trapper read about a Mississippi River yawl—an 18-foot rowboat fitted with a sail. He poured his heart and soul into building the rowboat, and a year and a half later, the Oxbow was ready to brave the waters of the Mississippi.

Their voyage began smoothly, but the challenges of dodging industrial traffic around Baton Rouge took a toll on their spirits and the once-thrilling adventure began to lose its luster. Trapper and Mandy reluctantly pulled their boat ashore in New Orleans, a mere one hundred miles shy of their goal.

Despite outwardly accepting their journey's end, Trapper felt a gnawing sense of incompleteness. “As I entered my 40s, I was desperate to reclaim the adventurer within, so I made the decision to finish the journey I set out all those years ago.” Trapper, Mandy, and their two children breathed new life into Oxbow’s weathered wood, reigniting Trapper’s faded dream.

“In 2018, in the exact spot we stopped years earlier, the Oxbow was once again afloat on the Mississippi but this time with our children on board,” Trapper explains. Each stroke of the oars brought them closer to their destination, but more importantly, closer to each other. Filled with tales of adventure, resilience, and unexpected challenges, Crooked Old River, details Haskins sixteen-year journey to the Gulf.   Available at Amazon.com or for signed copies, visit TrapperHaskins.com

TAKING COMEDY

A Life Full Of Laughter, Love And Legacy

ON THE ROAD

ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Buckshot Red of Nashville has led quite an interesting life. “Growing up, my dad was Shotgun Red, the little puppet on Hee Haw,” he says. “He was on TV one night and somebody asked if he had kids. He said, ‘I got two boys - Buckshot and Slingshot - and a little BB on the way.’”

As a boy, he slept in the “King of Country Music” Roy Acuff’s dressing room at the Opry while his father, whose real name was Steve Hall, was on stage with Minnie Pearl.

Buckshot definitely inherited his father’s sense of humor. When his dad passed away, he found a way to carry on his legacy. “That was in 2018 and I was already doing comedy. I decided I wanted to go on stage and tell some of his jokes to try to get over the grief.”

He found he was on the road a lot and missed his kids, so when he was asked to perform with a local comedy tour, he jumped at the opportunity. The Redneck Comedy Tour Bus provides great entertainment that takes passengers all around Nashville and Pigeon Forge, as well as Branson, Missouri. In addition to sightseeing, they get to listen to hilarious commentary from talented comedians.

“Last year, I did over 382 two-hour shows and I've seen over 12,000 people. This year I'll probably do close to 500 shows.” Since Buckshot’s father taught him to appreciate his fans, his shows don’t end until everyone has left. He takes the time to sign autographs and take pictures.

The feedback he gets from his passengers truly feeds his soul. He had a couple from Wisconsin that had tragically lost their son and said that he taught them how to laugh again.

“I hear things like this on a weekly basis and I go home crying,” says Buckshot. “But I can’t take credit for that. God is the laughter, the humor, the creativity, and the talent – I’m just the messenger.”

His humor is not always “politically correct,” and he doesn’t worry about it, and it seems, neither do his passengers. “When people get on my bus, I may have two people from a Baptist church, six bachelorettes, and a biker group, but when the bus door closes, there's nobody telling them who they should like, who they should hate and what they should think. They just laugh.”

Judging by the demand for his shows, he’s right. USA Today included the Redneck Comedy Tour Bus in its top 20 most unique tours in the United States. The tour has also received many other accolades. Richmond Ross, who owns Redneck, has become like a father to Buckshot.

Buckshot also does his own comedy shows in Minnesota, where he grew up. “I just got a call from the Falls Ballroom in Minnesota. The last show my father did was there. They want me to do a show on December 28, the day my dad passed, and my dad's band will be backing me.”

He’s bringing along another fabulous comic from Nashville. “His name is Monty Hicks and he's like a brother to me. We do podcasts and other stuff together, so I’m having him open my shows for me.”

Comedy is surely a lot easier on his body than wrestling ever was. “When I turned 18, I became a professional wrestler here in Nashville,” he says. “I wrestled for all the major companies and in 2000, I was the NWA [National Wrestling Alliance] Rookie of the Year. I eventually signed with WCW [World Championship Wresting]. One night for a big show on Pay Per View, I jumped from the top rope all the way to the floor.” Buckshot suffered major injuries that ended his wrestling career.

Buckshot loves recalling his very first comedy show. “There was a well-known wrestler in the audience named Chase Stevens. My mom was also there

that night. There were about a hundred people in this little dive bar and everybody' s hanging on my every word and laughing. I'm thinking I'm just killing it. Later my mom tells me that right before the show, Chase went around to everybody's table and said that he'd be sitting in the back of the room watching and if somebody didn't like my show, they were going to pay for it. We've been friends to this day and he's one of my biggest fans.”

Today Buckshot is as happy as can be, and so is his family. “My mother, Miss Daisy, has been with me from the beginning. She is my hero.” His 25-year-old daughter, Raven, is his manager. “I have another daughter, Daisy, and she's a fabulous mother. I’m now a grandpa to 17-month-old Antonio Munoz, who I absolutely love. Amarillo is my 11-year-old. She was born at two pounds, 11 ounces but is as healthy as a bull now. Then there’s my knucklehead son, Maverick. He'll be 10 this year.”

His son just might be following in his father’s footsteps. “When Maverick rides the bus with me, he's got a joke he tells, and I let him close the show. The first time I paid him, he couldn’t believe it. I told him, ‘You're not a professional anything until they pay you.’”

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Training With Purpose

Personal Training Business Expands To Provide Fitness Growth For More Clients

For Brent Brinkmeier, personal trainer and owner of On the Brink Fitness, starting his fitness journey later than most caused him to understand the intimidation of walking into a weight room for the first time. His interest began in college, where he attended Belmont University in Nashville and graduated from Lindenwood University in St. Louis, Missouri. “I got into fitness in my late 20s when I went back to school and got interested in the sports medicine department. I ended up minoring in sports medicine because I really enjoyed working with people in the fitness realm. What I found in sports medicine, which is typically the sideline athletic trainers, is that I didn’t enjoy the injury treatment side of sports medicine as much. So shortly after

ARTICLE BY LAUREN KELLY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEB SCALLY

Top left: Personalized training courses help clients reach top potential

Top right: Owner and personal trainer, Brent Brinkmeier

Bottom: Mobility and strength coached hand-in-hand

graduating I got my first personal training certification and started working for a gym down in Florida for about eight years,” Brinkmeier says.

Through different work experiences, Brinkmeier continued to grow his knowledge and experience toward personal fitness, leading him to start On the Brink Fitness. “I worked in different parts of the fitness industry and different sized gyms– from little community gyms for personal training to some in-home training to big gyms where I was a fitness director managing 15-20 trainers. I got burnt out on that and realized it wasn’t why I started pursuing fitness. So once I left that job, I started On the Brink Fitness in-home training which quickly grew to need a studio of its own so that people could have more access to equipment and advance quicker,” Brinkmeier explains. “Keeping it as a private, small studio was important to me because most people are intimidated by the idea of walking into a weight room for the first time. And that’s something I can understand since I started late in college. So when someone walks in the studio having never lifted a weight or touched a dumb bell, having no idea what to do, I can understand because that was once me too. My goal is to provide not only the feeling of safety and an environment to learn, but also a place for them to move through and eventually feel comfortable to lift on their own.”

Personalized plans and one-on-one training is not the only thing that sets On the Brink Fitness apart. Brinkmeier’s own experience and background elevates the program above the rest. “I have a really long history in doing this and since I have a background in sports medicine, I work a lot with people who have had a past injury or surgery, and elderly people,” Brinkmeier says. “I can bring them into a safe, comfortable environment where people can learn about weight training safely. Lifting heavy things isn’t all that technical, but it needs to be done properly to get the benefits and avoid injury. That’s a major focus for On the Brink technique. We try to push the envelope, helping people get stronger and be more comfortable with moving their body day to day, without getting injured.”

With a growing clientele, Brinkmeier saw a need for expansion and found just the right place. “For the last eight years, On the Brink has been in a small studio in Spring Hill. I’ve been working on expanding for about five years. The difficult part was finding a space until another portion of our building became available and we bought it,” Brinkmeier explains. “Now we have two rooms for myself and another trainer to work with people at the same time, which allows for more clients to achieve their fitness goals.” OnTheBrinkFitness.com

Top: Teaching form and technique that avoid injury

Bottom: Clients learn to improve movements in a comfortable environment

events

JUNE 1ST

Columbia Farmer's Market

Riverwalk Park | 8:00 AM

At this open air market, visitors will find a plethora of local produce and handmade items sourced from surrounding farms and artisans. Held no matter the weather, the market is open each Saturday of the month. ColumbiaTN.com

JUNE 1ST

Hill Fest Carnival

Fischer Park | 2:00 PM

This free public carnival will kick off the summer with themed live variety shows, inflatables, rides, games, food trucks, and many other activities for the enjoyment of local families. The main event, a daytime fireworks show, will provide an unforgettable ending to this elaborate event. SpringHillTN.org

JUNE 7TH

The Homestead Festival

Hardison Mill | 8:30 AM

Hosted by singer-songwriter Rory Feek on the property of his restored 18th century farmhouse, this two-day festival offers a myriad of educational seminars on living a natural, self-sustained life as well as live demonstrations from craftsmen. In addition, there will be a marketplace, food trucks, and a multitude of performances by country music veterans. HardisonMIll.com

JUNE 8TH

Pickin In The Park

Harvey Park | 5:00 PM

This free public showcase of local songwriters and musicians will provide a family friendly source of entertainment alongside a variety of food trucks. Bring your own chairs and blankets and enjoy the energetic atmosphere. Facebook.com/SpringHillPickinInThePark

JUNE 14TH

Cruisin The Co-Op

United Farm and Home Co-Op Columbia | 5:00 PM

All are welcome to attend this family friendly event that boasts a collection of classic cars, food trucks, and plenty of fun. AllEvents.In

JUNE 20TH

Mustang Heritage Spectacular

Williamson County AG Expo Center | 9:00 AM

Runs through the 23rd. This competition is to showcase the beauty, versatility, and trainability of American mustangs. The Mustang Heritage Spectacular will consist of the Celebrity Freestyle Challenge, the Extreme Mustang Makeover, and a Mustang Heritage Foundation Open Show. MustangHeritageFoundation.org

JUNE 22ND

Experience Spring Hill

Summit High School | 10:00 AM

An exhibition of local businesses, this free event will showcase over 140 local restaurants, studios, and shops. With virtual reality games, face painting, live performances, and many other activities, all ages will be entertained as they experience all that Spring Hill has to offer. ExperienceSpringHill.com

Whether you are a new golfer or have been playing for decades, we all want the same thing—to be a single-digit handicap (or better). In some professions, golfing with clients is a must, and slicing off the tee box can kill the deal.

ARTICLE BY DANIEL SCHOWENGERDT

01.

Get fit for equipment.

If you’ve been playing with the same clubs for 5+ years, it’s time to take advantage of the new equipment. Newer clubs have lower and deeper center of gravity (CG), creating an easier launch off the face. Even off-center strikes can produce a straight shot with the right set of clubs. Any major golf store will fit you for free—just make sure you get the correct length club and size grip.

On drivers and hybrids, some of the newest equipment have premium shaft options off the rack. The shaft is the engine of the club, so getting custom shafts will add distance and forgiveness—guaranteed.

As for the putter, you use it more than any other club in your bag on every round of golf. It should be the most tailored club in your bag.

Perfecting Your Golf Swing

02.

Read quality golf books for a higher golf IQ.

There are thousands of golf books, but don’t worry, you only need to read a handful of them to up your golf IQ. Here are some top reads:

Short game: Dave Pelz’s Short Game Bible by Dave Pelz

Mental game: Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Bob Rotella Mechanics: Practical Golf by John Jacobs

Ball flight laws: The Practice Manual by Adam Young (only read the first 50 pages)

03.

Practice your short game every day.

You don’t even have to spend time away from your family while practicing if you don’t have a golf simulator. You can practice putting and chipping on the carpet while watching TV with your family.

Chipping and the bump and run: The only mechanical advice I will give is the most important lesson you can learn in the short game. When you miss your approach shot you must be able to chip the ball within 8 feet of the hole for a one putt. Try this shot from Dave Peltz’s short game book. It gets me up and down from 25 yards out to just off the green.