Natalia

Who's on the Drums? Kirk Sumner

Six years ago, local flow artist Natalia Castro attended her first music festival, where she found herself not only moved by the sound of the music, but also by the sight of the hoop dancers and flow artists who floated throughout the crowd freely giving themselves over to the music. She watched as their twirling bodies flowed to the melodic rhythms of the songs.

“I thought it was so beautiful and mesmerizing,” Natalia says. “I felt so inspired. I told myself that was going to be me one day.”

She was right.

Her journey from watching others dance and flow to becoming one of the most locally recognized flow artists hasn’t come without its ups and downs. One of the biggest challenges she’s faced and conquered was her insecurities and confidence. She was often too nervous to bring her hoop to shows or events. Over time though, those feelings faded and her confidence grew.

“The more exposure I had hula hooping places, the easier it became to ignore what other people’s opinions may be.”

The confidence she’s gained from hoop dancing has also had a big impact in her life.

“I think the biggest impact hoop dance has had in my life is helping me overcome insecurity and be confident enough to have attention drawn to me while enjoying myself and doing what I love,” Natalia says. “It’s helped me fall in love with music in a whole new way.”

Natalia enjoys having an outlet to express her love for music, and she loves entertaining and bringing happiness to everyone around her. She is also selfless with her art.

“My biggest goal and dream is to inspire people through my flow, just as I was inspired when I first witnessed a hoop dancer. I want to show them that they can also find confidence and expression, whether through hoop dancing or not, to find their flow.”

Being a flow artist is not the only creative outlet for Natalia. She is also a talented tie-dye and wirewrap artist. Be sure to check out her designs on Instagram @_thewanderinggypsy_.

From Dream to Reality: The Story of Mr. Billy's Bar and Grill

Starting a local bar and restaurant in Clarksville, Tennessee was like a distant dream for Chris Scogin and his father, William "Billy" Scogin when they first started planning in 2018. Unfortunately, their plans were cut short when the elder Scogin died in 2019.

But Chris was determined to see their dream come to fruition, and in 2019 he opened the doors to Mr. Billy's Bar and Grill. (The original bar moved to a new building just next to the old one in 2022.) Now, with another brand-new location called Billy’s, opened with business partner Ricky Reda, Chris has made his family's dream a reality.

What's the Vibe?

Mr. Billy's and Billy's are smoke-free and kid-friendly!

Make it a date night, catch up with friends, or just unwind close to home. Patrons 21 and up can enjoy Happy Hour (4-7 pm M-Th) beer and bites, and weekly menu specials. Follow your favorite teams with numerous TVs for watching sports, and smokers can relax on the outdoor patio. Play pool and darts, listen to live music and join the fun with karaoke.

With all these perks, Billy's is the perfect spot for hosting your company happy hour, casual occasion, or any other gathering.

How's the Food?

Billy's near the mall has an expanded menu that features fantastic new items, including ribeye steak with baked potato and Caesar salad, Bison burgers, gator bites with spicy ranch sauce, and shrimp tacos. The classic favorites such as wings, burgers, BLT, loaded nachos, and turkey club sandwiches are always on the menu at both locations. (Insider tip: Billy's wings are hands-down the best wings. EVER.)