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A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

APRIL 2014

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Ralph Drury and A Vintage Affair

FRIENDS & FASHION

Spring Fashion with Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

IDYLLIC GETAWAY to The Pearl at Rosemary Beach

Williamson County Home & Garden Spring is Here!

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Annual Checkups • Nutrition Education • Healthy Lifestyle • Cholesterol Screenings Smoking Cessation • Anxiety and Stress Management • Weight Counseling Seasonal Allergy Management • Diabetes Education

YOUR WILLIAMSON

APRIL 2014 • VOL II-XIX YOUR GETAWAY

FASHIONABLE YOU

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84 FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS

FROM OUR TABLE TO YOURS

ARTS & CULTURE A LA CARTE

TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUR Community

YOUR Features

YOUR Lifestyle

52 YOUR History

18 In YOUR Backyard

22 YOUR Beauty & Style

56 Upholstery Advantages

32 YOUR Charitable Self

24 YOUR Best Self

36 YOUR Community Partner

26 Fashionable YOU

O’More Alumni Show House

Amy Freese & Cool Springs Upholstery

58 Historic Gardens at Carnton with Justin Stelter

Sarah Ingram

Miriam’s Promise

Ralph Drury and A Vintage Affair

60 Pool Prep 101

40 In the Click

Clearwater Pools

46 YOUR Business Profile

62 The Gorilla Gym

Amerigo

The Brown Center for Autism

64 Diversified Global Services

Concierge Services that Save Time

66 From OUR House to YOURS Home Remodels with Chris Veal

78 YOUR Community Profile

Up the Road in Thompson’s Station

89 A Little Something Extra The Literacy Council

90 YOUR Kids

with Ginger Jones

92 YOUR Education

Confessions of a Beauty Junkie with Connie Haley Friends & Fashion

30 YOUR Health & Wellness with WMC

38 YOUR Wine Guy with Jimbo Elmerick

42 A Gentleman Prefers

Shopping with J Michael’s Clothiers

48 From OUR Table to YOURS Easter Brunch with Katie Jacobs

76 YOUR Dining Guide

Circa Grill with Lauryn Gilliam

80 YOUR Getaway

The Pearl in Rosemary Beach

COVER PROFILE

HOME & GARDEN Ashtyn Claire Brown graces our cover this month. She is a beautiful little girl with a wonderful story of recovery, thanks to the loving doctors of Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

We feature the hospital and a few of their amazing doctors and their even more amazing and inspiring patients in our Spring Fashion in this issue, celebrating spring with the Friends and Fashion event for the hospital this month.

Photography by Adam Sanner, Styling by Katie Rushton and clothing provided by Belk.

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84 Arts & Culture A La Carte with Andrea Davis

88 Read Between the Lines with Landmark Booksellers

YOUR Business 44 In YOUR Best Interest

with First Farmers & Merchants

94 Scoop: YOU in the News

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With the arrival of April, we look forward to those wonderful springs that middle Tennessee is known for.

Once Mother Nature comes around and sends mild temperatures, sun, blooming flowers and trees our way, I can see everyone’s spirits soar. Sometimes it seems like spring will never… spring. But when it does, I feel as if the whole world has sprung anew. Spring brings with it so much to do as well! Our calendar for events is blooming that’s for sure. We are excited to be a part of so many wonderful activities in the month of April. Of course, we also look forward to seeing all of you decked out in some bright colors and smiles! Check out the Social Secretary this month and our online calendar to get your April agenda set.

Never mind the occasional April shower, it’s still time to dust off the cobwebs of winter (literally and figuratively) and start preparing our homes, yards and hearts for several months of sunny weather. Home remodeling, cleaning up, projects and all kinds of Home & Garden fun fill our weekends this month. Enjoy reading about some of our contributors’ home ideas, and enjoy learning about businesses and services to help you get YOUR home in tiptop shape for the spring and summer months!

“He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!”

April is a memorable event for those of us here at Robertson Media Group, as it was three years ago we started our business and created YOUR Williamson. Three years can seem like three decades or three days when you run your own business, depending on how you look at it! I, for one, live in continual amazement at being in this wonderful position to do something I love so much for a community I cherish and, which I believe, has such an incredible story to tell. It is a privilege telling YOUR story Williamson County. As I look at all the national admiration and recognition Williamson County continues to receive all the time - for example the partnership with Traditional Home magazine and the O’More Show house going on this month, or the current ongoing contest for best Southern Town (going on as we go to press) with Garden & Gun magazine, just to name a few – I am honored to be a local publication who gets to play a role in sharing our story with so many.

Milestones like anniversaries or a child patient’s years in recovery are abounding in our community.

You, no doubt, have your own milestones to celebrate this month. I encourage you to celebrate them. Celebrate life. My family will celebrate Easter this month and this holiday is of course the epitome of rebirth, celebration and rejoicing. I can think of no three things more important.

Amidst the fashion, egg hunts and flowers blooming, we feel a sense of peace and jubilation knowing that with our spring comes our salvation.

I want to end this letter with a thank you. A thank you to the utterly committed, talented, hard working and community minded individuals that work with this magazine and Robertson Media Group every month. When I created this I knew that no man is an island – I would need to find better people than me to make it a success. Luckily, I have found them and then some. To my staff and all the contributors each month – THANK YOU! You have made a dream come true, and you give our community a wonderful magazine each month. YOU should be proud. I am forever grateful to get to work alongside you.

Happy Easter Williamson County!

Shelly Robertson Birdsong, Owner & Publisher Robertson Media Group, LLC & YOUR Williamson shelly@yourwilliamson.com

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YOUR SOCIAL SECRETARY April Brings a host of fabulous events we can’t wait to attend! Here are just a few to add to the Social Calendar:

APRIL 13 - 14

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Friends & Fashion

A Vintage Affair

Main Street Festival

Embassy Suites Cool Springs

Jamison Hall at the Factory at Frankln 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Downtown Franklin Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm Sunday: Noon - 6 pm

A Vintage Affair is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to raising money for Williamson County charities benefiting women and children in need. AVA hosts various events throughout the year.

The weekend event is expected to attract more than 130,000 visitors to a full slate of familyoriented activities, non-stop musical entertainment and international flavors of more than 20 food vendors.

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www.historicfranklin.com/ events/main-street-festival

Friends & Fashion is an annual event coordinated by Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, which raises funds to support Children’s Hospital’s patients, families and programs.

APRIL 26 - 27

www.childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org/ friendsandfashion

Sundae With Friends April 13th 3 pm – 5 pm A behind-the-scenes look at a runway fashion show for mothers and daughters.

Runway Show and Luncheon April 14th 11:30 am A chance to check out the latest in spring apparel, sponsored by Belk.

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Join us for our 14th Anniversary!

Wednesday, april 23, 7pm | Sperry’s Restaurant in Cool Springs

A Vintage Affair Thursday, april 24, 6:30pm | Green’s Grocery in Leipers Fork FeaTuring Tayla lynn

VicTory house recording arTisT and granddaughTer oF loreTTa lynn

Friday, april 25, 5:30pm-7pm

The Courtyard at the Factory at Franklin

Friday, april 25, 7pm-10:00pm

Jamison Hall at the Factory at Franklin

For tickets and more information on our events and who we support please visit:

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YOUR CONTRIBUTORS Ginger Jones

Julie Jorgensen

Katie Jacobs

Ginger Jones is a Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner of Jones Therapy Services, which provides speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy in 7 locations across Middle and East Tennessee. Her column shares helpful tips and knowledge that she has learned in her career of working with children and families as well as being a mother herself.

A self proclaimed Beauty Junkie, Julie is our go-to gal for all things beauty - how to find it, apply it, fake it and rock it. She scouts out the best deals and the best beauty tricks around. Author of her own beauty blog - she treats readers to some hilarious insight into the world of what it takes to be fabulous!

Katie Jacobs is a graphic designer, photographer and stylist. She is the art director and creator of stylingmyeveryday. com, a food and lifestyle blog with a focus on styling, entertaining and DIY. This Williamson County native has a passion for all things local, a huge sweet tooth and a love for styling her everyday

Lauryn Gilliam Lauryn Gilliam is a seeker of fun, student of life and lover of exploring mindful ways to enlist the 5 senses in a foodie experience. Influenced by the bayous of Louisiana to the coast of south Florida, up the eastern shore and now rooted in Nashville, she has an appetite for finding good food in unique places. Lauryn has a passion for savoring different flavors and the cultural context in which they are delivered, then sharing those experiences with others.

Joel & Carol Tomlin Your monthly book review of great reads, local, regional and beyond will be provided by this unique bookstore in historic downtown Franklin.

Owners Joel and Carol Tomlin will share insight and knowledge of literature both current and old and encourage our readers to read, read, read.

Charlie Woodall Charlie Woodall, investment officer for First Farmers Investment Services, is a twenty year investment industry veteran. His monthly column will offer practical advice on wealth-building strategies.

Katie Rushton Katie Rushton is a fashion stylist and owner of Effortless Style, a personal shopping and wardrobe consulting company in Brentwood, TN. She provides variety of services including Closet Audits, Styling Sessions and Personal Shopping. For more fashion tips from Katie or to learn more about Effortless Style, visit effortlesstyle.com.

Amy Freese Amy Freese, with Cool Springs Upholstery is a life-style expert, who encourages others to create a custom-fit they are excited to showcase from the inside out. She will take you inside one of a kind homes in the area and show readers that designHER living is more than just fabric swatches, paint and furniture! It’s a state of mind.

Connie Haley

Jimbo Elmerick

Connie Haley Life Coach is a certified life coach that specializes in helping people love the life they have and from there, create the life they always envisioned. Every issue she will show readers ways to find peace and calm in their lives and in themselves.

Jimbo Elmerick is the proprietor of Bricks Cafe, with three locations in Williamson County. A modern Renaissance man, Jimbo plays a mean piano, loves being an anti-snob, wine connoisseur, and dotes on his wife and children. He’s bringing his knowledge of wine and spirits to you in his signature easygoing style.

Jay Sheridan Jay Sheridan’s first involvement with Franklin’s Civil War preservation effort was in 2005, with the reclamation of the land now known as the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park. But it was in 2010 that the discovery of Franklin’s Unknown Soldier captivated his interest. Since then, his professional and editorial work has included several initiatives in preparation for the Sesquicentennial, and he currently serves as chair of the City of Franklin’s Battlefield Preservation Commission and co-chair of the Franklin 150 committee.

Mike Mahaffey Mike Mahaffey founded J. Michaels Clothiers in 1989. His passions in the clothing business center around the personal relationships with customers and co-workers, helping clients package themselves in the most effective manner for their business and personal interactions, and the technical aspects of measuring and fitting.

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Legacy Ball Story & Photography by Charlie Garrabrant Guests walked the red carpet at the Legacy Ball, which was held at the Embassy Suites hotel in Cool Springs on March 1st. The theme of the night was “A Night at the Oscars.”

Proceeds from the event benefited the Davis House Child Advocacy Center whose mission is to combat child abuse by coordinating services to children and their families in crisis, as well as early intervention programs. The fun evening involved a lovely wine reception, silent and “notso-silent” auction, dinner, recognition of individuals in the community and dancing. For more information about the Davis House, please go to www.davishousecac.org.

Darice Pate & Justine Vild

Will & Kristi Johnson

Amy Baynes, Hayley Borden & Sharon Guffee

Collette & Tim Easter

Angel & Rachel Figueroa

Serena LePore, Scott & Holly Curtiss, Chris LePore

Jack & Deanna Johnson

Doreen Wells, Colette Easter, Mallory Campbell & Mackenzie Campbell

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Janis & Jim Martin

Marcus & Pam Stamps

Chester & Andrea Darden, Deanna Darden-Carroll & Barry Carroll

Kim & John Hunt

Lisa Hagenbuch & Hal Hassall

Kevin & Barbara Chartier

Derby & Cassie Jones, Brian Beathard

Leslie Raney, Jay Renfro & Hannah Raymond

John & Bethany Wood

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Ringside: A Fight for Kids Story & Photography by Adam Sanner Ringside “A Fight For Kids,” took place at Liberty Hall in The Factory. Ringside is a black tie and boxing event that raises money to benefit multiple children’s charities through the Charley Foundation. The event kicked off with a cocktail reception, which included an open bar, a candy bar and live auction. Afterwards, guests enjoyed an amazing dinner followed by four professional boxing bouts.

Brooks O’Brian, Tom Baldrica, Steve Hodges & Ron Bradley

Marabeth Poole & Charlie Pennachio

John Beasley, Jeremy Sweeney, Ralph Drury, Scott Kaiser & Kevin Ross Mike Rapp & Chris Rapp

Miranda McDonald, Luke Jensen, Chuck Swaney, Brent Jones & Lindsay Jensen

Jeff Williams, Anita Rau, Amanda Robinson, Rusti Greene & Jennifer Murray

Scott Kaiser, Rachel Webb & Jeremy Sweeney

Damon LaScot, Janelle Zorvan, Paul & Jennifer Gordon

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Marquis Cayce with G Catering

Kristy Landers Niedenfuer Miss Tennessee USA

Nicole Rapp, Tim Poole & Kari Woodruff

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Date: SATURDAY, May 31, 2014 Time: Gates Open at 3:30 pm • Competition Begins at 5 pm Cost: General Admission: $15.00 (children under ten: free) Location: Brownland Farm • 1155 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN. Patron Tables: Front Row Table: $1,200 • Second Row Table: $1,000 Third Row Table: $750 Paddock At The Pavilion: $360/table or $60/person

All proceeds benefit Saddle Up!, serving children and youth with disabilities through the power of the horse.

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In YOUR Backyard is a wonderful place called Saddle UP!, where children and horses play and learn and take care of each other in a truly unique and amazing way. One of the people who enables all of that to take place is a person who wants no credit but clearly stands out among the crowd when it comes to time and heart for Saddle UP. This year, as she has done many times before, Sarah Ingram is chairing the 26th annual Country Music Grand Prix benefiting Saddle UP! Sarah became involved with Saddle Up! in the early years of the organization, when she kept her horse at Schandwin Farm. At that time, the volunteers gave lessons to six children on two borrowed horses once or twice a week. Sarah was often at the farm during lessons and would be asked to sidewalk. She has worked with Saddle Up! in some capacity since 1997, serving as a board member and president, sidewalker in lessons and past chair of another SU! event, Chukkers for Charity. Cheryl Scutt Executive Director at Saddle UP! sings Sarah’s praises as she says, “I’m telling you that she is an exceptional individual, which everyone probably already knows! Both the Music Country Grand Prix and Saddle Up! would not be what they are without her leadership, commitment, and rolled shirtsleeves up hard work. She’s stayed up until 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning working on the event, helped move tables during set up, and built a team that’s as passionate as she is about the work.”

When asked what began her journey with Saddle Up!, Sarah mentions that she thought it was amazing to see the horses and children interacting with each other. “When I ride horses, I feel empowered and exhilarated,” she says. She loves for others to get the chance to have the same experiences. She feels it is wonderful to see the smiles on the children’s faces when they are on horseback and to see their confidence grow while developing physically and mentally. Sarah says, “There are so many incredible stories of children who have had really meaningful events while on horseback, such as saying their first direct words or learning to walk unaided.”

Music Country Grand Prix will be held at Brownland Farm on June 2nd. Saddle Up! has been a beneficiary of the Grand Prix since the organization’s inception in 1990.

The Music Country Grand Prix is a very anticipated and exciting premiere horse show jumping event that brings 20 – 30 horses and riders from across the United States to Franklin each year to compete for $40,000 in prize money. It is a fun filled day for spectators with a variety of ways to enjoy the competition. Christian Currey established the competition in 1989 as the “Music City Grand Prix”, and it was held for many years at his parents, Agneta and Brownlee Currey’s farm, River Circle Farm.

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As it grew over the years, in 2001the event moved to its current home, Mack and Sissie Anderton’s Brownland Farm. With the new location, came the name change to “The Music Country Grand Prix.”

For more information and for tickets, go to www. musiccountrygrandprix.com and for information on Saddle Up!, go to www.saddleupnashville.org.

2nd Annual Pairings: A Celebration of Wine and Food Story & Photography Submitted Twenty-six award winning California wineries from Napa Valley, Sonoma and the Central Coast poured their fine wines for the oenophiles who participated in a silent and live auction at the Factory at Franklin recently.

The auction was conducted by Christie’s Wine Specialist, Charles Antin, as guests enjoyed a picnic lunch with one of the esteemed vintners at their table. This was the second day of the Nashville Wine Auction’s 2nd Annual Pairings: A Celebration of Wine and Food. The event raised $194,000 to fulfill the organization’s mission to fund the fight against cancer.

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Audi Grand Opening Story & Photography by K York Audi Nashville celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art dealership with a private VIP event in March. When greeted at the door by “Iron Man,” guests knew it was going to be a super evening. Audi enthusiast and legendary rock, R & B guitarist musician, songwriter and producer, John Oates, entertained the crowd. The event raised money for the George Jones scholarship fund at MTSU. The country music legend was also an Audi enthusiast. Audi Nashville is located at 1576 Mallory Lane in Brentwood.

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YOUR BEAUTY & STYLE

CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY JUNKIE

MUD TIRES on the

No, we’re not going four-

wheeling. I just got my nails done and haven’t been on an ATV since I was a kid. The spring showers that will certainly bring us a wealth of muddy lawns has me thinking about a different kind of mud. The kind you put on your face. Mud and clay reign supreme when it comes to facial masks that exfoliate, brighten, and make your face glow. Not all mud masks are created equal, however. The Beauty Junkie is here to help you separate the good from the bad from the... well, they’re all kind of ugly. At any rate, let’s go mudding!

Mud masks aren’t exactly novel in the world of skincare. Queen Helene and Borghese are two brands that have been cranking out mud masks (or “mud packs”) for years. I can remember being oddly intrigued by the glass jars at the Borghese counter when I was young-- “there’s MUD in there? And you’re supposed to put it on your FACE?!”

Even then, my inner beauty-junkie curiosity was piqued. I distinctly remember trotting into my single-girl apartment with my very first tube of Borghese mask years later, rushing to the bathroom to pack my face with mud.

The result? Eh, it was okay, but nothing earthshattering. Undeterred, I’ve since been on the hunt for the perfect jar of mud that would make me feel and look like I’ve had a facial.

The idea behind mud masks

in general is that the minerals present draw out toxins from the skin, providing a tightening and refining effect in the process. The most common type of mud used is Dead Sea mud, but mud from other bodies of water around the globe are becoming more and more present in the market. Some of the topdollar masks claim to include magnetizing particles that, when

activated with a tiny magnetic wand, deliver subtle currents to the skin, relaxing wrinkles and expression lines.

For the price of one jar, you can get Botox. Seriously. The terms “mud” and “clay” are often used interchangeably on ingredient lists, so don’t let that confuse you. The key to finding the right mud mask for you is to consider your complexion. In the past, mud masks have primarily been for oily and combination skin, though formulas have since changed to accommodate other skin types. A perennial favorite of mine is the Masque 105 from YonKa, a French brand found in day spas. Utilizing three different types of clay, this mask gently exfoliates and purifies without drying or irritating my skin.

I actually keep the mask damp by spritzing it with water every couple of minutes to minimize any dehydrating effect. Those with more normal skin will be blown away by Glamglow Youthmud, a mud mask with cult status and multiple beauty industry awards.

Youthmud takes no prisoners when it comes to clogged pores, thanks to a proprietary “time-release technology” that continuously draws out impurities. Glamglow also offers a mask for dry skin, one for super-stubborn problem skin, and even one for around the eyes. Gives new meaning to the phrase “here’s mud in your eye,” doesn’t it?

If you’re feeling a little adventurous after conquering the mud-mask world, feel free to explore the world of mud/ clay beyond what goes onto your face.

Bentonite clay works wonders in a tub of warm water for drawing out toxins, easing sore muscles, and even clearing up stuffy sinus cavities. I get a big tub of clay at Whole Foods and sprinkle a big handful into a hot bath about once a week. Be careful, though:

YonKa: Artistry Spa Salon, Westhaven; Glamglow: Sephora and Nordstrom, the Mall at Green Hills

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don’t linger longer than fifteen or twenty minutes, or you’ll feel like you’ve been hit by a bus. Drink plenty of water before and after your bath to prevent dehydration that could result from the detoxification. I realize this sounds a little suspect, but trust me: I’ve had to lie down immediately post-clay bath because I felt weak and dehydrated. It wasn’t fun. There’s even a liquid formula of Bentonite clay that, when dissolved in a glass of water and guzzled down, detoxes from the inside out. The hubs does it daily. I’m not that brave yet, but I’ve tried it. It’s not bad-- definitely easier to handle than swishing coconut oil for fifteen minutes!

So there you have it, ladies: mud is our friend. Just make sure that you leave the mud pies to the kiddos.

Love, The Beauty Junkie

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Story & Photography by Adam Sanner The 5th annual “An Evening of Stories”, which benefits Porter’s Call, was held at the historic Franklin Theatre in March. Bob Goff, a New York Times best-selling author, shared stories of life changing events alongside writer and poet Minton Sparks, who shared her poetry. The award winning Warren Brothers performed their hit songs and gave a behind the scenes look at the music business. The night was filled with great entertainment and stories giving guests an inside view of what Porter’s Call is all about. Porter’s Call is a ministry of counsel and support for recording artists and their families. For more information about this unique organization go to www.porterscall.com.

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YOUR BEST SELF

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Habits of Happy People #2 Their Personal Values and Lives are in Alignment When we mention values, most of us think of common, social values like honesty, integrity or loyalty. However, there is a much larger list of values that we operate from, usually without conscious thought. Happy people know what their current values are and align their lives with these ideals. If life feels consistently stressful, disconnected or unhappy, we may not be incorporating the correct values on a daily basis.

Determining our values can be helpful for any decision we are facing: what job to take, how to spend our free time, where to vacation, etc.

They are the blueprints that give our world meaning and ensure that we are living a life that reflects who we really are. If we don’t know what is right or wrong and good or bad for us as individuals, we flounder. Not having a clear vision of what we value leaves us susceptible to making impulsive choices. Living an authentic, harmonious life is easier when we become mindful of our own personal values.

Values can change over time. What we valued at 25 may not be as important to us as we approach 40. (For example, having a sense of purpose may feel more vital later in life than prosperity.) As we accumulate life experiences, we may find that the values we derived from childhood (parents, church, and schooling) are no longer serving us. We may even discover that some of these values are in direct conflict with each other. Assessing and prioritizing them on a regular basis will help keep our behavior and values in sync.

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A former client that came to me unhappy with her job will help clarify the importance of this topic. She was convinced that she needed to find other employment. She believed in what the organization stood for and liked her co-workers, but she always felt drained at the end of the day. Highest on her list of values was calm, serenity and order. Her work environment was loud, frantic and disorderly. Once she found ways to incorporate her values into her workday, she began to enjoy the office again and decided against leaving.

Taking the time to evaluate our values will create a less reactionary existence. The effort will pave the way for a life that feels happy, fulfilling and reflective of how we want to show up in the world.

If you would like more information on this topic, contact me at conniejhaley@gmail.com.

You can also visit my website, conniehaleylifecoaching.com, to take a free life values quiz or purchase the eBook: Assessing Your Core Values.

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Catherine is wearing a Lilly Pulitzer Little Chandie Dress in Shorely Blue Mojo, $78 and a Lilly Pulitzer Arabelle Peplum Cardigan, $48

DOCTOR

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Q: What is your position at Vandy Children’s & how long have you worked there?

Wayne Liang: Pediatric Chief Resident; almost four years.

Maya Neeley: Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine; four years.

Brooke Calfas: Child Life Specialist; two and a half years.

Q: What is your favorite part about caring for the children?

Wayne Liang: Their joy, resilience and love for life, even in the midst of illness, they are a source of inspiration for me. Most of all, I love being able to play and have fun with my patients!

Maya Neeley: Their sweet personalities, their courage, and resilience. It is a blessing and privilege to work with children!

Brooke Calfas: Children are so resilient and can overcome even the most difficult obstacles. To be able to help, support, educate and empower hospitalized children is a rewarding experience.

Q: What do you envision for Vandy Children’s future (emerging therapies, clinical trials, etc.?)

Wayne Liang: I see Vanderbilt training the future leaders in Pediatric Medicine.

Maya Neeley: I see Vandy continuing to do groundbreaking research and training the next leaders in pediatric care.

Brooke Calfas: I’m excited to see how Vanderbilt will adapt and grow as Nashville and the surrounding areas expand. Whether it is the new after hours clinics that are opening or the child life PAWS program (patient awake while scanned), Vanderbilt is always striving to think of new and creative ways to serve patients and families.

Q: Why were you a patient at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital? (as told by the parents) Kyle Barbarite, age 9: He was born with a cleft lip and palette. He had a bone grafting surgery last April, where they took a piece of his hip and placed it in his mouth. He continues to visit Vandy for follow up and monitoring.

Ashtyn Claire Brown, age 6: RSV at 6 weeks with an intensive care stay. AC participates in a research study for long term effects if RSV and asthma development. At 5 months old, she was diagnosed with kidney reflux. She had surgery at 15 months that corrected about 85% of her problem.

Rebecca Settle, age 5: When Rebecca was 16 months old, she was diagnosed with a septic hip (hip infection) that required surgery to clean out the joint. One day she developed a high fever and would not put weight on her leg. We went to the ER which led to 8 days in the hospital, as they diagnosed the problem, took her to surgery, then to recovery.

Catherine Slemp, age 5: Catherine came early to us, prematurely at 27 ½ weeks gestation.

Maddie Wright, age 6: She has Cystic Fibrosis and has frequent/ongoing stays, surgeries, & procedures.

Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Kyle Barbarite, age 9: A hockey player for the Nashville Preds.

Ashtyn Claire Brown, age 6: Professional Cheerleader, a doctor and a veterinarian.

Rebecca Settle, age 5: Two things – a pop star and a fashion designer!

Catherine Slemp, age 5: A princess or a chef.

Maddie Wright, age 6: A veterinarian and a recent addition of being a fashion designer.

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KID

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Dr. Wayne Liang is wearing a Polo Ralph Lauren Classic-Fit Multi-Striped Oxford Sport Shirt, $98

Dr. Brooke Calfas is wearing a Jessica Simpson Halter Chiffon Maxi Dress, $158 and aVince Camuto Silver-Tone Metal Necklace, $58

Dr. Maya Neeley is wearing a Lilly Pulitzer Calhoun Scoop Neck Dress in Pink Charleston Eyelet, $228 and a CYNTHIA Cynthia Rowley Six Stone Statement Necklace, $56

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YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS

WMC

Don’t Let Seasonal Allergies Evolve Into Allergic Asthma

A few simple steps can help prevent the onset of allergic asthma: Keep windows closed, and stay indoors during morning and evening hours, when pollen and mold spores are at their highest.

Avoid smoking, which further irritates the airways, and avoid places where smoking is prevalent.

Strenuous exercise and viral or bacterial infections also can worsen asthma.

The arrival of spring means allergies are abloom in Middle Tennessee. While itchy red eyes, sneezing or a runny nose are mild annoyances to many, allergens also can trigger sinusitis, asthma, chronic cough and other pulmonary-related problems.

Chronic cough and post-nasal drip are less-recognized allergic reactions that can go misdiagnosed for months. An allergic reaction typically triggers symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, sinuses, ears, lining of the stomach or on the skin. These reactions can be dismissed as a lingering cold. But unlike cold symptoms, which typically Devin Sherman, M.D. Pulmonologist resolve within a week, allergic reactions can last weeks, even months. In the spring, the congestion culprit is typically pollen, which hits peak levels between April and May. For others, the ragweed and trees of fall bring on symptoms. For common non-seasonal allergens, such as dust, mold, pet dander and cockroaches, blood tests on patients can detect immune responses to different triggers. Aside from the skin, our sinuses have the most contact with the outside world.

Our respiratory tract and airways are constantly exposed to a variety of different things, and most aren’t harmful. Still, depending on your body’s sensitivity, an inflammatory response sometimes can be triggered. Thirty percent of the nation’s adults suffer from allergies, a statistic that’s even higher in Middle Tennessee.

Can adults with no history of sinus problems suddenly develop allergies, including allergic asthma? The answer is yes. Allergic asthma is typically seasonal and is most common in warmer spring months.

The pulmonary disease is triggered by inflammation in the lungs and can be characterized by shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, chronic coughing, and trouble sleeping due to coughing or wheezing.

However, many with asthma live without symptoms for years, and others experience symptoms only in the spring or fall. Those with allergic asthma often have a personal or family history of allergies, such as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, or an itchy skin rash called eczema. In fact, asthma and allergies are so closely related that 70 percent of asthma sufferers also have allergies.

A few simple steps can help prevent the onset of allergic asthma: • Keep windows closed, and stay indoors during morning and evening hours, when pollen and mold spores are at their highest.

• Avoid smoking, which further irritates the airways, and avoid places where smoking is prevalent.

• Strenuous exercise and viral or bacterial infections also can worsen asthma.

While there is no cure, inhaler therapy and an aggressive treatment plan can help manage the condition and improve quality of life.

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Devin Sherman, M.D., is board certified in pulmonary disease, internal medicine and critical care. He is with Williamson Medical Group at 615.790.4159.

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by Andrea Stockard Miriam’s Promise, a licensed non-profit child-placement agency in Nashville, provides agency domestic adoption, independent domestic adoption, international adoption, crisis pregnancy counseling, expecting parent and children counseling, support groups, postadoption and more to those in the Middle Tennessee area. Founded in 1985 by the Tennessee Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Miriam’s Promise strives to “ensure the well-being of the child by nurturing individuals and families.”

Miriam’s Promise is a part of Inter-agency Adoption Coalition and Joint Council on International Children’s Services. They speak yearly at the Tennessee Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church in June alongside different church sessions, Rotary clubs and more.

Receiving no state or national funding, Miriam’s Promise takes monetary donations, goods, services, church donations and more. The agency estimates helping with 30 adoptions per year.

“We really need volunteers to help get the word out so that we can help those in need,” explains J. Dietz Osborne, Director of Communications & Donor Development. “We are not a huge agency, so unfortunately we do not

To find out more information on “Celebrate the Promise”, how to donate or volunteer with the agency, or with childplacement help, please visit www.miriamspromise.org/Home, the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/miriamspromise or contact dietzo@miriamspromise.org.

get to touch as many people as we want to; but we hope to change the lives of those we do. One of my favorite quotes here is ‘adoption may not change the world, but it changes the world of that child.’”

Miriam’s Promise recently hosted The Mary Cooper Honorary Golf Challenge in September 2013 and raised over $85,000. Their next fundraiser is “Celebrate the Promise,” April 11th, in Jamison Hall at the Factory at Franklin. The Angel Honorees this year are Mort and Jami Hill, advocators and adopters through the agency for the past 22 years. Tennessee adoption laws were changed through their adoption struggles in the past, and guests can witness their story through a video at the event. The event will also include a delicious dinner by Red Pony Catering and ice cream by Pied Piper Creamery, live music by The Dean Martinis, a live and silent auction and an art walk featuring York & Friends Fine Art. “My favorite part about working here is sharing the Miriam’s Promise story and that in doing so I get to invite others to be part of the mission,” says Osbourne. “Money is not always the end goal but instead inviting people with a heart for this into what we do here.”

Donors can give on a daily basis through Feather the Nest Closet with gift cards to grocery and discount stores for household items for birth moms. They can also provide diapers (sizes 0-5), disposable wipes and diaper creams, new bottles, baby soap and other infant care items. Those interested in volunteering can help with office work, annual fundraisers, and ultimately getting the word out for those in need.

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GraceWorks’ Sports Spectacular Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt GraceWorks’ annual fundraising dinner was back for another successful year at the Embassy Suites in Franklin. The event celebrated sports of all kinds, with guests sporting their favorite team jerseys.

The night consisted of a silent auction, dinner and live music. Belmont University head basketball coach Rick Byrd and Mike Keith, the voice of the Tennessee Titans, were the guest speakers for the evening. For more information about GraceWorks Ministries and the annual fundraiser please visit www.graceworksministries.net.

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Dayin, Mitch & Kevin Rowe Mike Keith, Kristi Sylvester, Donna & Kenneth Choate

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YOUR COMMUNITY PARTNER

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RALPH DRURY Founder, A Vintage Affair

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For 35 years, Ralph Drury has lived and worked in Williamson County. He is the founder of The Drury Group, which provides employee benefits, specializing in outsourcing services to all types of industries.

Ralph has always had a compassionate heart for those in need, and he pushes his company and employees to have a role in

volunteering in the community. Ralph’s community involvement has included being on the board of the First United Methodist Church, the Heritage Foundation and the Downtown Franklin Association just to name a few. However, his biggest contribution is being one of the founding members of Mercy Children’s Clinic. In an effort to raise money for the clinic, Ralph founded A Vintage Affair, a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to raising money for Williamson County charities benefiting women and children in need.

Ralph has also always had a passion for wine. He has a collection of over 700 bottles in his own cellar. With friends that have the same interest, Ralph decided to combine resources and start A Vintage Affair. AVA hosts various events throughout the year, which include: wine, spirit and food tastings, live and silent auctions, A Fashion Affair and The Grape Stomp.

In its first year, AVA was able to give $48,000 to Mercy Children’s Clinic. As the event has grown, donations have been made to many additional charities, including over half a million dollars given to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Williamson Medical Center.

It means a lot to Ralph that A Vintage Affair has played a vital role in the ability of WMC to care for infants with complications. This year, AVA will be contributing to the Neonatal Unit, as well as the capital campaign for the Monroe

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Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at WMC. Other charities benefiting are CASA, Davis House, High Hopes, Hope Clinic and O’More College of Design. This month, in its 14th year, A Vintage Affair’s three-day event will start on the 23rd with “A Vintner Dinner” at Sperry’s Restaurant in Cool Springs. This will be a limited seating five-course meal with wine pairings and a chance to meet the vintners. The following day will be “A Vintage Affair Goes Country” at Green’s Grocery in Leiper’s Fork. Tayla Lynn will be performing songs from her new record recorded with her grandmother and country music legend Loretta Lynn. Also performing that night will be Oxford Fall and Amber’s Drive. Finally, the event will wrap up on the 25th with the “Meet the Vintner” Preview Party and the “A Vintage Affair Main Event” at the Factory at Franklin, featuring numerous wine tasting stations, several fabulous food stations and many wonderful live, silent and wine auction items to bid on, including hundreds of wines.

In addition to The Drury Group and A Vintage Affair, Ralph is owner and president of Harvest Beverage Company, specializing in boutique wines. With over 200 locations selling the wines, this venture has complimented A Vintage Affair well because of all of the contacts and relationships Ralph has made.

Ralph is extremely proud of what A Vintage Affair has been able to do and will continue to do in Williamson County. He states, “When you’re blessed with a community that supports you, you want to give back on your success.”

For more information on A Vintage Affair, go to www.avintageaffair.org.

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h, finally! Patio weather is here! After the winter we thought would NEVER end, spring has revealed itself to us in all of its fresh green glory.

This is the perfect time of year to gather a few friends for a drink in the sunshine. Creating or mastering your “signature” cocktail is the perfect way to differentiate yourself from those who just grab whatever wine is white and/ or cold and call it a day. Don’t be intimidated. It’s an easy process and quite fun to boot!

If you consider yourself an amateur mixologist, try getting the hang of a couple classic cocktails that pair beautifully with warm weather. Two that come to mind are the gin and tonic and the daiquiri (which, in its original form, is nothing like the frozen sugar bombs you find today). First things first: invest in good liquor.

Spirit quality or lack thereof is evident in simple cocktails. Bombay Sapphire and Tanqueray Ten are solid bets for gin, and a smooth white rum like Prichard’s - made right here in middle Tennessee - shines in a daiquiri. For the gin and tonic, load up a highball glass with crushed ice, pour in an ounce and a half of gin, and top with tonic water (I like Fever Tree) and a healthy squeeze from a lime wedge. Never have you had a more refreshing cocktail. The daiquiri is equally simple, and just as delicious: shake a half-ounce of fresh lime juice, a teaspoon

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of powdered sugar, and two ounces of rum with plenty of ice in a cocktail shaker until frost forms on the outside. Pour into a chilled martini glass and serve with a lime wedge. Hemingway would be impressed!

My personal favorite warm-weather cocktail is misleadingly easy to make once you’ve had a little practice. The Mojito combines the flavors of mint and lime with white rum and is made for lolling about on a patio. To make them the way they’re intended, you’ll want to buy a muddler: a wooden or metal stick made for mashing cocktail ingredients and thereby combining flavors. To get started, combine a handful of torn mint leaves with a lime that’s been cut into eighths and a teaspoon or two of either sugar or Stevia. With your trusty muddler, mash and mix it all together. The granules of sugar and lime juice will start to break down the mint, releasing its wonderful fragrance. Once everything is nice and mushy, fill the glass with ice, followed by an ounce and a half of rum. Top with club soda, and mix by pouring everything into a second glass, then back into the first.

Add a spring of mint. I like to pinch the top leaves so that my guest gets a lovely whiff of mint with every sip and a wedge of lemon or lime. Perfection. Feel free to play around with different kinds of rum and citrus, swap out mint for cilantro or basil if you’re feeling edgy.

It’s hard to go wrong with this cocktail.

When you’re entertaining guests who stay away from hard liquor, be sure to have a few beer- and wine-based cocktails in mind. Sangria and micheladas are perfectly suitable alternatives for those who like something a little lighter. A no-fail Sangria recipe combines two oranges (cut one up, juice the other one), a sliced lemon, a quartercup each of sugar and triple sec (an orange liquer), and a bottle of medium-bodied red wine. Mash together the sugar and fruit just until combined, stir in all other ingredients, and let it chill in the fridge for a couple of hours. Serve over ice and to rave reviews. Dress up plain old beer by making micheladas: dip the rim of a Pilsner glass in lime juice, then in kosher salt. Add ice, a few dashes each of hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce, and very cold Mexican beer such as Dos Equis. Give it a quick stir to combine, then garnish with a little watermelon slice for the perfect sweet-and-spicy sip.

To really wow your guests during patio time, serve the perfect mint julep. It’s time-consuming compared to the other drinks mentioned here, but there’s really nothing quite like a julep in a frosty silver cup to welcome the warm weather. The day before serving, boil together a cup of water with a cup of sugar to create a simple syrup. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and throw in a big bunch of fresh mint. As the syrup cools, it will become infused with the mint.

Once completely cool, remove the mint and store in the fridge. Once you’re ready to serve, gather some silver julep cups. They’re essential.

Fill half-full with shaved ice, insert a sprig of fresh mint, then fill completely with ice. Place a drinking straw cut to a height of an inch higher than the rim of the cup next to the mint sprig. Once frost has formed on the julep cup, pour good bourbon such as Blanton’s over the ice to fill the cup halfway. Allow the bourbon to cool, then top with your mint-infused simple syrup. With every sip from the straw, your nose will have no choice but to breathe in the mint sprig. That, my friends, is the quintessential southern cocktail and is well worth the effort. Cheers!

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Spring has arrived and brings with it plenty of inspiration to make that “Honey Do” list. Several Williamson County residents have gotten a head start on their lists, and we hit the streets to find out what they entailed.

Michelle Meinhert & Sam Berry: “De-clutter the house.”

Dianne Petty: “Make my yard lovely.”

Michelle Kearney & Trey Barber: “Fix the awning, trim the big limbs over the house, and seal the drive way.”

Judy Blair & Karen Wisniewski: “Get the yard ready.”

Gayle & Karen Tate: “Take down the Christmas lights and fix the fence for the horses.”

James Tweedall: “Fix the screen door and paint the deck.”

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IN THE TITLE OF HER 1925 NOVEL, later made into both a Broadway musical and a film, Anita Loos made the still famous assertion that gentlemen prefer blondes, a point that will be debated as long as men walk the earth and hair salons offer coloring services. But, when it comes to his clothing, as John Keegan wrote, while defining the “Gentlemanly Ideal” as embodied by the Duke of Wellington in his book, The Mask of Command, the true gentleman prefers “sobriety in dress.” A gentleman uses the way he dresses to let the world know that he is trustworthy, accomplished, confident, judicious, deferent, knowledgeable, well mannered and self-possessed, all the while drawing little conscious attention to anything particularly obvious about the way he is dressed other than how naturally congruous and aesthetically pleasing it is. Then comes spring (thankfully sooner and more vibrantly here in the south than in other parts), when the seasonal clothing color palate flies like a loose kite in the face of sartorial sobriety. The earth buds, blooms and bursts back to life into a spectrum of color from bold brights to soft pastels. The shelves and racks are filled with art imitating life garments of linen, cotton, silk, tropical wool, and blends thereof, woven into, and inspired by, the colors of the very flowers, trees, plants and grass that announce the welcome demise of Old Man Winter’s gray chill. And, even though this revitalized, inherently colorful season is the time of year when it is both acceptable and expected for the genteel male to exhibit some punchy color in his casual and social attire, especially taking into consideration the three main “style” occasions of the season - Easter, The Kentucky Derby and the Iroquois Steeplechase, it is also when the gentleman’s style quandary is rejuvenated, as well: How is a man, for whom part of his very essence is defined by a desire to not draw attention to himself by way of his clothing, supposed to dress in this season of attention grabbing color? How and when do I incorporate these ubiquitous brights and pastels into my wardrobe with a bit of panache and aplomb without looking like my mother (or anyone else’s mother) dressed me, or worse yet, looking like a clueless buffoon? And ultimately: How many Mint Juleps or Bloody Marys can I drink before not even a king’s raiment would help me look good?…Actually, that would be the subject of another article altogether, but not a bad question for a gentleman to consider, nonetheless.

Admittedly, not as many men think in terms of busting out an Easter “outfit” as they used to. But, if you do still dress for Easter or if you happen to be going to either of the races and sitting in a box, here are some guidelines any gentleman, or someone aspiring to be, can use to make sure you’ll come through it with flying colors, no pun intended…really. The keys to negotiating it all with ease are the three Cs: Color, Content, and Coordination.

Color in the context of dapper spring attire is a good thing; too much of it makes you stick out like a fly in a Champagne Mimosa glass. So, keep in mind the following rules of thumb.

1. ONE BRIGHT COLOR IS ENOUGH Ties and pocket squares are the exception. If you are wearing a fuchsia colored jacket, don’t wear Sunkist orange or Kelly green trousers, or vice versa.

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2. WHITE, KHAKI, STONE, CREAM and navy go with just about everything, AND they serve to help tone down the impact of brighter colors. Think usually in terms of navy for coats and using white, stone, cream and khaki for easy to coordinate trouser colors, white, of course, being great for shirts, as well.

3. PASTELS—LIGHT BLUES, SOFT Yellows, pink, mint green, lavender, etc. are a great way to get some interesting color, especially in a sport coat, without being too “loud.” But avoid wearing more than two pastels together. Light blue, pink and lavender are the best shirt colors along with white.

If you want to break up the monotony of a pastel shirt, go with a gingham check or Bengal stripe.

4. NEVER WEAR EXACT OR ALMOST exact colors next to each other (socks and trousers being the exception), regardless of how many sports and news anchors you see wearing the same color tie and shirt, unless you are wearing a suit, when, of course, the coat and trouser will be the same color.

5. THINK IN TERMS OF lightening (suits or sport coats) or livening (sport coats) up the color palate when wearing light weight wools, since they have a more polished, formal appearance, unless you are wearing a darker colored jacket, in which case you can lighten the look of it up with a lighter colored trouser.

Unraveling the mystery of fabric content is a bit simpler, but there is one important thing to remember: Every well heeled gent knows

that linen and cotton are SUPPPOSED TO WRINKLE, so don’t fret it.

1. FOR SPORT COATS, THINK more in terms of linen, wool/linen/silk blends, linen/cotton blends, wool/silk blends, wool/linen blends, light weight wool and seersucker (which is usually all cotton, but it deserves its own category).

2. FOR SHIRTS THINK COTTON, linen, or cotton/linen blends.

3. FOR TROUSERS THINK COTTON, linen, cotton/linen blends, wool/linen blends, light weight wool, and seersucker.

4. AND, FOR SUITS WEAR LINEN, cotton, cotton linen blends, wool/linen blends, light weight wool or seersucker.

There is much to consider in coordinating it all together. First, keep in mind the previously mentioned rules of color and good use of seasonal fabrics. And, one of the other most important things to remember is to keep materials used together as congruous as possible. For instance, avoid wearing tropical wools trousers with cotton or seersucker jackets, or dark dress socks with casual trousers, or dressy woven ties with sport coats, etc. Also, avoid putting different items together that have close to the same size or scale pattern. Whereas it is perfectly fine to wear a gingham check shirt with plaid or windowpane sport coat, it doesn’t work to put that same check shirt with a check sport coat.

Last, but certainly not least, make sure your shoes are congruous with what you are wearing and with the setting itself. You could ruin a perfectly good look with the wrong shoes. So, keep those cap toe dress shoes in the closet. Loafers work with just about anything across the board. My favorites are bit loafers. White or tan bucks are appropriate for wearing with more casual pants like cotton, linen and seersucker. And if rain is in the forecast for either of the two races, especially the Iroquois, all bets are off when it comes to shoes. Don’t hesitate to break out your muckers. You don’t want to be that person who looks like they lack the good sense to keep their white bucks out of the mud.

But, beyond it all, remember this is when a man is allowed to have some fun with his clothes. So, put on that watermelon colored wool/silk/linen blend windowpane sport coat with a pair of ivory colored dress cotton trousers, a light blue gingham check shirt and navy tie and grab a mint julep. You’ll look as good as a winning trifecta box ticket in the twelfth race on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs. And, you can bet the family box at the Steeplechase you will be a gentleman preferred by, not only blondes, but women of all other hair colors, as well.

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Anyone who owns a house usually works hard at keeping it attractive. At this time of year that may mean a new round of spring flowers or landscaping, a fresh coat of paint or simply an annual spring cleaning. All steps to take NOW in the hopes of a much prettier home and a better return LATER on that investment.

The same can be said for certain taxes. Our progressive tax system means the more money we make, the more we pay in taxes. With the natural desire to keep more of what we earn, a taxpayer’s goal should always be simply to reduce the amount of tax we pay. Deferring certain taxes now could mean a much better return on your finances later.

Tax deferral is a legal way to reduce your tax bite – while continuing to save money – so you can pay taxes at a later point in time when you might better afford them. It doesn’t mean tax free or tax avoidance. It simply means delaying payment to another period when they conceivably could have a lesser financial bite to your home budget.

Congress has given most Americans the ability to make contributions into tax deferred retirement plans (IRA, 401k, 403b, 457b) to reduce their taxable income while saving for the future. That’s critical, especially if you itemize your taxes at tax time. We can also make investments into other financial products, such as annuities and life insurance, that have the benefit of tax deferral built into them.

How important is tax deferral? Have you heard of the employment proposition of working for one cent, but with it doubling every day? Long story short, after 30 days your pay will be $5,368,709.12 for that 30th day.

However, if your earnings were subject to a 20% tax each day, your day 30 pay would be reduced to $6,646.29. Takeaway: If you can delay paying the tax, look how much more money you can bring home for yourself and your family and your future!

Taxes aren’t bad. They pay for the services and benefits in our society. But through the years, many of our politicians have seen fit to help us avoid some of the immediate tax bite so we can keep more of what we make and buy more of what we need.

If you’re curious how you can defer more and save on taxes, check with your financial advisor. He or she will help you take advantage of one of the easiest tax breaks you have. Then when springtime comes, with more money in the bank, you can landscape to your heart’s content!

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AMERIGO

AMERIGO

by Charlie Garrabrant

Locally owned and operated, Amerigo restaurant prepares and serves delicious traditional and modern Italian meals in Cool Springs and Nashville. From their Tuscan Ribeye, aged cut with Italian herbs and spices, grilled and topped with garlic brown butter garlic sauce and served with asparagus and blended Asiago cheese leek potatoes to the classic Five Layer Lasagna with layers of fresh pasta, Parmesan cheese, spicy Italian sausage ragu, cream and tomato sauce – there is something for every lover of Italian food.

Each month at the Cool Springs location, Chef Steven Robilio prepares a five-course meal for guests to enjoy in their private dining rooms. Guests are seated family style as Steven introduces each course and discusses his inspiration behind each dish.

Assistant General Manager Jonathan Parsons pairs each course with wine or a specialty cocktail, which is also presented prior to each course. These interactive dinners are a great way to meet new friends, while enjoying a delicious chef-prepared dinner. The cost is just $45 per person, plus tax & gratuity.

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Reservations are limited.

To ensure a table, make plans and call ahead. Amerigo also has loyal diners who come back each month. The dinners always feature new dishes, so the same menu items are never repeated twice. The menu is released a week in advance to ensure the freshest ingredients from local farmers.

Owners, Doug Hogrefe and Paul Schramkowski, are “hands-on” owners who reside here in Williamson County.

“I started out as a server 25 years ago, was promoted to manager and now I am one of the owners,” states Doug. “We enjoy living and working in the same town as our restaurant because we get to know our patrons and see new generations love our food.” “We are a part of the community and work with numerous local charities, states Paul. They also own Nashville based Etch Restaurant and enjoy the differences of each location for fine dining. He adds, “One of the charities that we will be participating with in May is Second Harvest. The event is called Second Helpings, a charitable event to help support Second

Harvest in which proceeds provide much needed funding for Middle Tennessee’s Table, Second Harvest’s grocery rescue program.”

The program rescues and redistributes nearly 5 million pounds of food from more than 200 grocery stores annually including produce, dairy, protein and non-perishable food items.

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EASTER BRUNCH

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is On The yard is freckled with colorful eggs - pale yellow, robin’s egg blue, bright orange and in a few rare and thrilling instances, shiny gold. Once the gate opens, it’s pure pandemonium. The kids swarm the yard, snapping up the treat-filled eggs as quick as bunnies. It’s Easter. Warm weather, seersucker and white linen are sure signs that Spring has sprung, but it’s the annual Easter Egg Hunt that brings the family together, as a reminder of rebirth and new life.

This year, I took that Easter Egg Hunt tradition as inspiration for my Easter brunch table setting. To me, Easter is children filling baskets with candy-filled, pastelcolored eggs hidden in the yard. It’s hand painted Easter eggs and brunch after church. Easter is a time for family to come together to celebrate the fresh beginning that Spring always brings.

This Easter table is full of color and the joys of an Easter egg hunt. Jars of candy, hand painted eggs and flower arrangements straight from the yard give it a fun loving childhood allure with all the etiquette of an adult brunch.

Go to stylingmyeveryday.com for more party inspiration and recipes.

CENTERPIECE ARRANGEMENTS: I grew wheat grass in glass containers and votive candle holders to place at each seat to resemble the lawn and arranged tulips and daffodils amongst the grass to mimic the bulbs growing in my yard. Tuck in a few speckled eggs, and you’ve brought the Easter egg hunt from your lawn to your brunch table. For a step-by-step guide on how to grow wheat grass for centerpieces, go to stylingmyeveryday.com.

Gather your family and friends for an casual Easter Brunch that’s a basket of fun for kids and adults alike.

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SOMETHING SWEET: Candy is an easy, cheap (and sweet) decoration. Fill antique glass jars with pastel chocolate eggs, and layer them on cake stands down the center of your table. Mix in giant chocolate bunnies as centerpieces, and for dessert, serve fruit tarts with an added pie crust braid to resemble basket handles.

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THE O’MORE ALUMNI SHOW HOUSE

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With new life blooming around us, you may be ready for a spring renewal. In this special section of our Home & Garden issue, we have lots of advice from the revamping of furniture and spring-cleaning to looking to buy a home. We also let you know what is going on in our community to start anew. Enjoy reading about some interesting options in the areas of Home & Garden and please patron our advertisers and contributors whenever possible!

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by Jay Sheridan

As the community commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin, little-known historical details are emerging all over town. Take the Dozier House on West Main Street, the site of the Second Annual O’More Alumni Show House April 4-27.

When Thrive Homes began the process early last year of restoring the landmark Queen Anne Victorian so that 26 leading interior designers could make it a showcase for Traditional Home magazine, it was as if layers of history were being peeled back. Built in 1904, the home had been used commercially for 75 years, but the bones of the structure and its dramatic wraparound porch remained intact.

History It turns out the story of that property goes back much farther. According to Battle of Franklin Trust CEO Eric Jacobson, the land that sits on the crown of the hill was the site of four cannons that fired more than 600 rounds of 12-pound artillery into the teeth of the battle on November 30, 1864. The Pennsylvania battery was located just inside the US defensive line, and the Confederates charging toward the Carter House on Columbia Avenue were wide open to the cannon fire. Before the battle was over, nearly 10,000 casualties had fell.

Fast forward to 2013, when Nathan Dozier stopped by the construction site to see what was being done to the

landmark home his great-grandfather had built. A student of history, Dozier had collected the papers and studied the path of his ancestor. He then revealed an even deeper connection to the Civil War. Nathaniel Dozier was a teenager living in Middle Tennessee when news came that his father had been wounded and soon died from injuries sustained in combat around Chattanooga. That was 1863 and Nathaniel was granted permission as a 14-year-old to replace his dad as a bugler with General Nathan Bedford Forrest’s cavalry. He rose through the ranks to serve as part of Confederate President Jefferson Davis’s escort, and was captured in early 1865, just before the war ended.

Dozier made his home in Franklin and ended up being a very successful businessman.

When the West Main Street home was built in 1904, it was a landmark residence. He was in his 50s, and his wife, Tennessee “Tennie” Pinkerton Dozier, was a force in her own right, an historian who served in leadership positions with both the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Daughters of the American Revolution. In fact, it was Tennie who was largely responsible for the monument that sits at the center of Franklin’s Public Square today.

It’s a lasting legacy, but neither could have imagined what the future would hold for their dream home over the next two centuries. The residence was converted for use as a funeral home in the 1930s, and the front façade was

“modernized” in 1957 to cover the historic details. Thousands of square feet of later additions were added over time.

The funeral home went out of business in 2006, and for nearly a decade, the property sat vacant while the community debated its fate.

Thrive Homes, which specializes in historic restoration and sensitive infill in National Register neighborhoods, took on the challenge.

Having toured the inaugural O’More Alumni Show House last April, they saw the potential, which brings us to the present.

At 6,000 square feet, the Dozier Home has been returned to its former glory as an anchor residence in downtown Franklin’s Hincheyville neighborhood. The awardwinning interior design alumni of Franklin’s O’More College of Design have partnered to make the home a show place for the best in architecture and design.

Presenting sponsors include Traditional Home, Bob Parks Realty, First Farmers and Smokey Mountain Tops, and leading suppliers have graciously contributed products that wow.

From the exterior, it’s the Belgard pavers that line a path up to the front door, leading through the formal gardens, and ending on a secluded patio and fire pit in the rear. Handcrafted light fixtures from Bevolo light the entry and are featured throughout the house alongside period-appropriate products from Circa Lighting.

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The Kitchen has the latest line of appliances by Electrolux, the best in walnut and maple from Mid-South Custom Cabinets and exquisite natural stone surfaces by Smokey Mountain Tops that stand out. Plumbing fixtures throughout are by Kohler; the paint scheme reflects Sherwin-Williams’ Historic Collection. Fabrics, furniture, wall coverings and more have been provided by companies including Sunbrella Home and Seabrook.

Wind up the sun-washed stairwell to the Loft, and state-of-the-art, solar powered skylights by Velux flood the area with natural light. Beyond, what was a dark, unfinished attic is now home to three full bedrooms and bathrooms. Timeless, To see progress photos on-trend tile was provided and read more about the

by Watson Floor Gallery designers’ concepts, please visit and incorporated www.omoreshowhouse.com. extensively on both floors of the home.

As you enter, the Grand Foyer immediately captures attention with soaring ceilings and custom details from Vintage Millwork meeting with original plaster dentil mouldings. Savage Interior Design promises to wow visitors from the outset, followed quickly by Dana Goodman Interiors to the left in the Study, Jennifer Jones Design in the Game Room, K Evers Interiors in the Living Room and Mark Simmons Interiors in the Dining Room. A classic Butlers Pantry by Franklin Preservation Associates separates the formal living spaces from the Kitchen by Kitchen & Bath Images, the Breakfast Room by Kitchell & Brown Interiors and the Sun Room by J Haynes Interiors.

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Through the Stairwell Hall by Eric Ross Interiors and past a downstairs Powder Room

by Margaret Neal Interiors, the Master Suite by Timeless Interiors features an over-the-top spa bathroom and closets for him and her that would rival most bedrooms in scale and function.

Rounding out the first level is Kim Zimmer Interior Design’s well-conceived Laundry Room, which includes unexpected delights like a concealed drying rack for delicates and a wrapping Portrait of Nathaniel B. Dozier station for gifts, along with plenty as a teenage soldier of storage. Davishire Interiors has extended the three-season living space through smartly designed, over-sized porches. Outside, in an original brick outbuilding, three bays include an Art Studio by Amanda Totoro Design and Casella Interiors, a Potting Shed by Misti Fahr Designs and a Canine Spa by Kristen Prudoff Designs.

Upstairs, the living space has been nearly doubled by building out the former attic. Through the Loft by Lauren Devens Interiors, original heart pine floors, exposed beams and large bead board-lined storage closets have been incorporated into three Guest Bedrooms by Starbuck Designers, Cadenhead Design and Sandler Design Group, respectively, each with a full bathroom.

The O’More Alumni Show House runs from April 4-27 at 1009 West Main Street. The home will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until 7 p.m. on Thursdays and closed on Mondays. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on-site. Plenty of parking is available on site.

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COOL SPRINGS UPHOLSTERY

UPHOLSTERY ADVANTAGES

by Amy Freese Design with Cool Springs Upholstery

Being an on-the-go eager to “get ‘er done” type of gal, I can sometimes find myself in a quandary over deciding whether to “restore and renew” what I already own or choosing the quick fix method of “rid and replace.”

Daily the Cool Springs Upholstery team and I help pondering customers decide the same thing. For many, it’s a no-brainer to restore instead of replace their sentimental chair-ishables. Yet others scratch their heads questioning whether they should hit the trail in search of something new in hopes of something better.

To keep it simple, there a just a few things that you need to ponder, when deciding whether your furniture should stay or should go.

The first and most important question you need to answer is how you value your piece of furniture in question. Is it a family heirloom or a sentimental piece that holds special memories to you and your family?

After that, a big factor relies in the actual value of the piece of furniture. My brother

After and chief CSU wood craftsman, Greg, states that if you can move or lift the corner of your sofa or chair with one foot it may just not be worth keeping. On the other hand, if it takes a little heave and ho to move and lift it, you can bet that it is a solid piece of furniture and worth keeping.

Many years ago, the wood used to create much of the crafted furniture framework was made of solid wood. Maple, cherry, and oak were true to the core, but today much of the new stuff comes off the belt with only a combination of those woods mixed with a lot of saw dust, glue, and water. This results in furniture that me be light and easier to lift and move but often too weak to withstand years of living.

Before After

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Take a look at Grandma’s hand-medown davenport, the outdated fabric covered channel back chair that you eyed at the week-end estate sale, or the sectional you’ve had since you said ‘I do’ a little differently next time. Envision it dressed with a fabric appealing to your taste and style of today. Even take it a step further and

Before imagine the wood painted or amped up with nail heads.

Once you create a vision, upholstering can make it a reality from the inside out. A great upholstery team will never recover over the existing materials, instead the piece of furniture is removed of all its outer layers exposing the furniture’s most vulnerable areascushions, strapping, webbing, and spring work. These areas need to get the proper need of attention first before moving forward. After that comes the fun of letting the fabric shine as the fabulous finishing touch to your already solid life-living piece of furniture.

My suggestion at the end of the day would be to approach upholstering, hopefully, as you do your life. Decide on what is tried, true, rock solid, and lasting. Thereby, choosing to refresh, renew, and restore it to its true worth; so it can be enjoyed and embraced to withstand future well-lived years.

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Gardens at Carnton

by Charlie Garrabrant

Carnton Plantation has been known for its charitable giving and hospitality since before the Civil War. Today, the same applies principles apply to the recreation of the gardens. This major undertaking of recreating gardens from 1847 has been a labor of love for Head Gardner, Justin Stelter. In 2003, Justin was hired as Head Gardener at Carnton Plantation. Justin is responsible for the maintenance and recreation of the 1847-1869 kitchen/ ornamental garden. The garden is approximately 1-acre in size, and the layout is a variation of one of A. J. Downing’s designs for American gardens. The garden at Carnton was reconstructed in the mid-1990s based on the work of Gerry Doell, one of the leading garden historians in the nation, using the remaining evidence of

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the original fence lines, brick shards, surviving plant material such as Yuccas, Cedars and the c.1847 Osage Orange tree – all remnants of John McGavock’s 1847 garden. Adding to this evidence is a photograph of the area in the late-1860s. Along with the day-to-day maintenance of the garden and grounds, Justin has overseen the installation of espaliered ‘Keiffer’ pear trees, a historic daffodil display garden, a species hosta collection and an heirloom peony collection. Each of these installations were created with plants available in the upper south prior to 1869.

Each year, four crops are planted: early spring, late spring, late summer and a winter nitrogen-fixing cover crop.

Williamson County Master Gardener Duke Ellis and volunteer extraordinaire Bill Moore and their team prepare the soil, plant, fertilize, stake, weed and harvest the vegetable crops.

During the harvest, vegetable baskets are created and auctioned off at local churches.

The monies generated in turn are given to those in need. “This is a real win-win situation for Carnton, the master gardeners and most importantly, the community,” states Stelter. Justin obtained a grant

through Farm Bureau to continue those charitable efforts in the vegetable garden. Currently, he is directing the recreation and interpretation of an onsite slave garden and planning the long-term maintenance and layout for Carnton’s cedar-lined carriage road. In the near future he hopes to replant a pre-1869 apple orchard utilizing a locally created pre-Civil War apple named Kinnard’s Choice.

Each spring, this garden of the past flourishes with its roots growing deeper and stronger with charitable bounty.

Justin Stelter, Head Gardener of Carnton Plantation

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POOL PREP 101 So you’ve dreamed about it, imagined the many ways it will enhance your families lives, discussed it with your significant other, and you’ve decided: You are going to build a swimming pool! Now, where to start? Building a swimming pool is a very large project that you will love (or hate) for the rest of the time you own your home. Choosing your contractor is a big decision! Here are some tips to help you get started and choose the contractor that will best meet your swimming pool needs.

4. MEET AGAIN Once your contractor has a

proposal and drawing ready for you, he or she will call you for another appointment to go over them.

Review all proposals and drawings, the contract and warranties and decide which contractor you would like to work with. Ask the contractors more questions to clarify their proposals.

5. VERY IMPORTANT: Your contractor

should have a contractor’s license, liability insurance, and strong customer references. Make sure you ask for proof of these and actually call at least 3 of the references.

6. SIGN UP Let your contractor know you

would like them to build your pool. Once you sign the contract you will be asked to provide a downpayment. 10% to 15% is the most you should be asked to put down. The contract should include a draw schedule that keeps at least 10% for your final payment.

7. WAIT Building a pool takes anywhere from 6 to 1. RESEARCH Google, the Yellow Pages, referrals from friends and local home publications are great resources to create a short list of potential contractors. This is also the time to check the Better Business rating of the companies you are considering.

Look over the websites and review sites like Angie’s List and Yelp.

2. MAKE CONTACT Call to set up appointments with the contractors you have

chosen. Start with at least three companies so you can compare proposals. You’ll probably be asked if you know if you’d like a gunite or vinyl swimming pool, if you want a spa and water feature or other questions regarding your project. The answers to these questions will help the contractor bring appropriate materials to your meeting. Some clients know exactly what they want, while others are looking to their contractor for guidance.

3. MEET WITH YOUR CONTRACTORS At this meeting, your contractor will look at your yard and home and talk with you about what you are looking for in your pool and backyard. Your contractor will show you pictures and examples of different styles and materials available in pool construction. You may also discuss spas, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, planters and fire features. This is a good time to discuss a ballpark budget with your contractors. At the conclusion of the meeting the contractor should have a good idea of the pool he needs to draw and bid for you.

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12 weeks depending on the project and the weather. As they say, you can’t bake a cake without breaking some eggs, and building a pool is a messy project! Be prepared for mud in your project area!

8. SWIM AND ENJOY Once your project is complete you and your contractor will meet again to look over the project and come up with a punch list.

Once the punch list is complete, your contractor will ask for the final payment and your project will be complete!

9. MAINTENANCE Make sure to ask how to

care for your pool. You can take your water in to a local pool and spa chemical retailer and they can test your water and recommend chemicals needed to balance your water. Or you can test your water on your own and add needed chemicals or you can pay a service company to clean your pool weekly!

Follow these steps and you can have the pool of your dreams in no time!!

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The Brown Center for Autism is a nonprofit agency in the Berry Hill Area of Nashville that has been in operation since 2008, serving young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders . The Brown Center recently received an amazing surprise--an abundance of donations from over 25 current and former families, staff and board members, and community friends to build a Sensory Gym for use by the children who attend the Center each day. Corporate donors included Mr. Steve Nelson & Crew, Hubbell Lighting, J&J Services, Music City Floors, Home Depot, Walker Lumber, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Glidden, and Masterspray Paint Contracting.

Research has indicated that the integration of sensorimotor strengthening and regulatory activities into therapy can stimulate and facilitate the language and learning of children with Autism. Until former special educator and now building contractor Steve Nelson of Mt. Juliet stepped up as a volunteer just a few short weeks ago, the Brown Center simply did not have the resources for construction of a fully dedicated Sensory Gym. Completed on March 23, 2014 by Mr. Nelson and his crew, The Brown Center’s new “Gorilla Gym” contains a broad array of materials for use by the children and therapists throughout the day, including a large crash pit filled with foam cubes, a wide variety of therapeutic swings,

gymnastic mats, a rock climbing wall, a balance beam, musical instruments, tunnels for crawling through, and all manner of moving, textured and colored toys and lighting effects. In addition, the Brown Center’s own Wendy Sullivan has been busy putting the finishing touches on what may be the capstone of the Gorilla Gym: an enormous (and, thankfully, durable) wall mural that consists of innumerable textures and manipulative features, including a tiny door that opens to reveal a mirror, flowers that contain pictures of the children’s faces, a variety of realistic animals, and various trees that can be touched and felt.

The Brown Center’s staff, families, and children all have expressed overwhelming gratitude for the time, effort, and expense that has been poured into this new space by a small but mighty collaborative community. Last week, Brown Center staff also put together a fantastic musical thanksgiving, set to the music of Pharrell William’s song “Happy,” and can be viewed at vimeo.com/89717876. The Gorilla Gym has been formally dedicated as the “Steve Nelson Sensory Gym” and will be filled with laughter and appreciated for many years to come.

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leading design build contractors, Chris Veal of Whitestone Enterprises, is a licensed general contractor (residential and commercial), President of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Tennessee Chapter and a member of the exclusive Viking Design Guild. He and his wife Lori own Whitestone Enterprises, a custom home builder and renovation specialist. Chris and his team can build your dream home, but unlike many home builders, they are considered to be leading experts in kitchen & bath renovations and additions, outdoor living spaces and appliance (indoor & outdoor) selections.

Not only are they hands on and involved in all aspects of the design and build of the project, but the relationships they have built throughout the years have resulted in group of industry partners that consist of interior designers, architects and subcontractors that results in a first class experience and final product that everyone can be proud of. Take a look at some of his amazing work.

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KITCHEN REMODEL This was a nice sized kitchen, but the oversized brick cooking area completely blocked the natural light from entering the kitchen, making it appear very dark with a cave like feel. Also, for being such a large kitchen, there was a lot of wasted and unusable space due to the awkward layout.

They wanted to go with a white cabinet which would have helped with the dark feel of the space, but the functionality of the kitchen was still not up to par. The problem lead to the removing of the brick wall.

As you can see, the outcome is the beautiful bright space the client was looking for. The project ended like all Whitestone kitchen projects do with a little something extra. “We will bring a chef and show up at their door (scheduled of course) with bags of groceries and a bottle of wine and walk them through each appliance,” Chris said. “We have prepared everything from grilling steaks to oven roasted vegetables to bacon wrapped scallops. We show them how to best utilize the features and settings, and then, together we feast on the food we prepared. We laugh, answer questions, and reminisce and enjoy the process we just went though as a creative team.”

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MASTER SUITE RENOVATION This client wanted to see a more modern transformation on their master suite. Whitestone worked with Durden Architecture on preliminary finishes and layouts, then gutted everything down to the studs, moved a few doors and walls. Here is the result. This particular renovation has a smart system that controls the entire master suite into His/Her areas. Everything from the blinds to the closet lighting, vanity sconces, heated floor and shower are all controlled electronically. From the touch of a button, you can change the mood of the master suite. It even has a hidden medicine cabinet built into the mirrors.

OUTDOORS This outdoor space started off like many other front and back porch areas. A few aggregate steps with a small slab at yard level. There was nothing wrong with it, but these clients had a bigger plan. They had always wanted a screened porch area with an outdoor fireplace. A place to relax on Sunday after church and watch golf, while taking a nap in a swing. In the cooler months, sit around a fire with their kids and enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine with some friends. Here is the result. A grilling area for him, a swinging bed for her, and the fireplace and TV for entertaining.

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YOUR Williamson Social Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt Guests joined YOUR Williamson with a kick-off to spring hosted by this month’s Community Partner, Carmine Grassi and his team at Infiniti of Cool Springs. The March Social was a time for friends and family to come together and enjoy delicious treats from Humdinger’s, Paul’s Chocolate Gallery, Amerigo’s and a special wine tasting from Franklin Wine & Spirits. As always there was amazing entertainment and some pretty awesome giveaways. To find out about the next YOUR Williamson event, please check out our Facebook page or visit www.yourwilliamson.com.

Amairi Gholston, Sunshine & Trey Post with Humdinger’s Johnny & Shelly Birdsong, Carmine Grassi Paul Burnash with Paul’s Chocolate Gallery

Brian Haynes & Ed Underwood

Keith Knight & Chauncey Davis

Tammy Gardeazabal & Rosie Bleymaier

Zachary & Alaina Dworak

Frank Caruso & Jill Sharp

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Sarah Beth Litzenberg & Chris Carlisle

14th Annual Fat Orange Tuesday Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt A sea of orange descended upon the Brentwood Country Club as guests celebrated the annual Fat Orange Tuesday event. Tennessee alumni and supporters, dressed in festive Mardi Gras and UT apparel, dined on a New Orleans style buffet. The evening consisted of live and silent auctions with proceeds benefiting the Williamson County UT Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment for the University of Tennessee School of Music. For more information about this annual event please visit the Williamson County Chapter’s Facebook page.

Raja O’Brien, Camille Whitson & Jean Peyton

Vanessa Perutelli & Kathy Hancock

June & Michael Burgess

David & Cheryl Graham, Elizabeth Battle

Bill Rosen & John Hall

Larry Hutcheson & Deborah Arnold

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Taste of Williamson Story & Photography by Rachel Weishaupt Williamson County’s best restaurants and caterers presented their favorite “tastes” during the 12th Annual Taste of Williamson at the Cool Springs Galleria. Guests had the opportunity to sample a variety of appetizers and desserts from over thirty local restaurants, caterers and other food providers. Vanderbilt Health sponsored the event, and the proceeds benefited the United Way of Williamson County. For more information about Taste of Williamson please visit www.tasteofwilliamson.com.

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YOUR DINING GUIDE

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CIRCA GRILL Circa Grill came on the foodie radar approximately eight months ago, when Robin Napier and Chef Lance Holcomb came together to bring New American cuisine to Thompson’s Station. Imagine sipping a glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail, while looking at the view of a front porch out of large windows overlooking a picturesque countryside. Dark hardwood floors and chic industrial lighting join old world charm with modern sophistication, while sounds of rustic folk music set the tone for both a laid back and engaging sensory experience.

Upon meeting GM Eddie Osborn, it felt like reconnecting with an old friend. He initiated us with the homemade hummus two ways: a creamy spinach and a sundried tomato. When paired with the warmed pita points lightly sprinkled with herbs and shaved Parmesan, the flavors and textures melded beautifully like a Nickel Creek harmony.

The Greek salad was a perfect blend of romaine, thinly sliced red onions and plum tomato’s tossed with a classic Greek dressing that melded with the creaminess of the feta cheese and salty of the Kalamata olives. The crabmeat and fennel soup warmed us up with its flavorful creaminess. The devil on my shoulder was screaming to pick up the bowl and drink the entire serving. The next crescendo was a dish of farfalle pasta that enveloped ricotta, a bolognaise sauce with Italian sausage, organic beef, basil and then topped with melted fresh mozzarella. Each bite was like getting a hug...talk about comfort food! Salmon was served on a bed of warm spinach and topped with a corn pudding. This partnership of savory/sweet was a sophisticated spin on soul food. Last and not least of the savory bliss was the bone in pork porterhouse, wood grilled with an Apple Pie Moonshine glaze. The flavors sang like a Vince Gill ballad, simple, pure and powerful. Capping our five sense experience was the banana bread pudding. This dish was smooth like Barry White, a sweet seduction.

Circa’s food is a fusion of cultural flavors. Chef Lance shared that his recipes are inspired by a rich history of Southern and other cultural food influences that tempt all senses and make the taste buds sing!

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Celebration of the Arts Story & Photography by Adam Sanner The Currey Ingram Parent Organization hosted its fifth-annual Celebration of the Arts in March. The event was packed with plenty of entertainment, including performances by Brenda Lee and Riders in the Sky, the two-time Grammy winning cowboy quartet. Before the performances, guests enjoyed refreshments and fellowship, as well as a fun silent and live auction.

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THOMPSON’S STATION

UP THE ROAD

by Charlie Garrabrant

Located approximately 25 miles south of Nashville, amid the rolling hills and pastoral countryside of Middle Tennessee, is the inviting Town of Thompson’s Station. Steeped in history from its earliest settlers in 1780 to the stirring Battle of Thompson’s Station and as a stop along Tennessee’s Great Train Trail, the town’s tranquil environment and creative atmosphere is worlds apart from hectic urban lifestyles.

“With a population of a little more than 2,100, Thompson’s Station is a wonderful place to call home. There are not too many communities where you can literally have it all: a pastoral setting in one of America’s most vibrant regions with access to leading educational, entertainment, and outdoor activities, not to mention nationally headquartered companies and entrepreneurial employers,” states Mayor Corey Napier. “Thompson’s Station is special because we have a diverse group of citizens pulling for the common good to build a community that will be a model of livability, sustainability and creativity all the while protecting the natural resources and beauty which are of high value to the community.”

An example of citizens pulling together is the Thompson’s Station Community Association (TSCA). Formally incorporated in 1992, TSCA is part of the grassroots effort that has supported the purchase of playground equipment, putting together community festivals and events, the construction of the Thompson’s Station Community Center and construction of a replica of the old depot building, which currently houses the town’s administrative offices.

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“We stand for preservation of what has come and what has been given to our area while appreciating that the future is now and continued growth will happen,” states Liesa LaCroix, President of TSCA. “Our citizens appreciate and desire wildlife, hillsides, streams, open spaces and agriculture. We pursue ways to stay healthy and connected. We encourage volunteerism and celebrate when we find ways to get things done without huge expense to taxpayers. We look out for one another. We have FUN!” The Town of Thompson’s Station recently purchased 104 acres of open space to be preserved for public purposes in the heart of the community. The property is located north of Town Hall, comprising much of the scenic vista behind the landmark red caboose.

passive recreation opportunities,” Langeliers said. “There are a lot of possibilities here, a lot of avenues through which this property can help realize the town’s broader parks and open space vision.” Mayor Corey Napier described the 104 acre tract as “a passive park for an active community,” a testament to Thompson’s Station’s emphasis on healthy, active lifestyles that embrace the great outdoors. “This open space acquisition is

a tremendous accomplishment for our citizens and our way of life,” Napier said. “It’s truly something to be celebrated: a significant step toward realizing a vision that will be built upon and widely enjoyed for years to come.”

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Town Administrator Greg Langeliers says that this property is a keystone piece of what the town hopes will one day be a several-hundred-acre “central park” in Southern Williamson County. “The land lends itself to connectivity through pedestrian and bicycle trails, preservation of historic and natural assets, including a portion of the Civil War battlefield, equine and agricultural uses, and various other

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Offering refined luxury just 20 minutes from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, the 55‐room property, creates a seamless guest experience. From a guestroom stocked with complimentary Nordaq FRESH water and fresh juices, to luxurious in‐room spa products, and complimentary wi‐fi, The Pearl anticipates all the amenities guests may need for a relaxing and memorable vacation.

Boasting scenic ocean views or a panoramic backdrop of Rosemary Beach’s enchanting skyline, each guestroom offers a luxurious retreat accentuated by hand‐selected furnishings, private balconies, and expansive bathrooms.

Located in the hotel’s renovated clock tower, The Pearl Suite features a spacious living room and views extending to Panama City and Destin, allowing guests to fully appreciate the Emerald Coast through endless ocean vistas and the Rosemary Beach horizon. During their stay at The Pearl, guests can enjoy a locally‐inspired spa treatment at the intimate spa, spend the afternoon in a poolside cabana, or relax oceanfront under one of The Pearl’s oversize beach umbrellas. For guests looking to enjoy more active pursuits,

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bicycles are available to guests, as well as access to the Rosemary Beach Fitness Center & Tennis Club. The Pearl is also happy to arrange fishing excursions, golfing, paddle boarding, and other activities for guests.

Coastal-inspired Cuisine

The Pearl’s culinary program, led by Executive Chef Michael Guerra, explores an ingredient‐ driven cuisine that redefines what it means to live and cook on the southern gulf, featuring a harmonic fusion of the flavors and ingredients of the Creole back country, Mexican fishing villages, and the soul of Cuba. With two on-site dining concepts, Chef Guerra offers an unparalleled opportunity for guests to discover and celebrate ingredients and flavors indigenous to the southern coastal region.

Inspired by Hemingway’s Cuba, Havana Beach Bar & Grill presents an approach to dining that is full of life and the joy of living well. From Cuban Tostones and Florida Steamed Little Neck Clams as starters to Mama’s Chicken ‘n’ Biscuits and Gulf Fish ‘n’ Chips, the menu captures the essence of the region and satisfies the most discerning palettes. For a more casual outdoor experience, Sol Luna serves carefullycrafted cocktails, a full menu and breathtaking Gulf views.

Core to The Pearl is the property’s support of the local businesses and artisans found throughout the region. The Pearl sources meat, fish, and produce for the restaurants from small production, family‐owned businesses within 100 miles of Rosemary Beach, such as City Greens Farms, Ocheesee Creamery and Camp Flowers Honey. In addition, The Pearl

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has commissioned two local artists to create one‐of‐a‐kind pieces for The Pearl, including Tommy Crow, whose photography and videography installations adorn the walls and Allison Wickey, who created a mural for The Pearl’s private dining room.

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An intimate retreat emulating the relaxed coastal lifestyle, Spa Pearl offers a distinctive blend of experiences incorporating a variety of invigorating and therapeutic oceanic elements, as well as signature treatments utilizing the healing powers of the pearl gemstone itself.

The signature “Pearl Sensation” anti‐aging facial incorporates a powerful concentrate of crushed black pearls and cashmere extract to reactivate the skin’s natural functions, giving new life to skin cells. Featuring pearls that have been harvested after 7 years in the oyster, the reactivating serum is rich in proteins and amino acids which firm, tone, and hydrate the skin, providing a sumptuous texture and leaving it with a luxurious shine. A harmonic pairing of indulgence with innovation, the “Mother of Pearl” body treatment features nature’s powerful white pearl. The restorative therapy begins with a full body exfoliation using white pearl powder essence encapsulated in thousands of crystalline micro sponges to exfoliate and hydrate the skin. A full body wrap of white pearl essence follows, leaving the skin with a pearly, iridescent reflection. A truly decadent experience, the “Exotic Shells” massage highlights the ocean’s therapeutic properties, incorporating smooth, nautilus sea shells in the movements of a deep massage.

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With 13,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space, The Pearl also offers a unique venue for executive meetings, group functions, and family celebrations. From its idyllic oceanfront setting and inspired culinary program, to the diverse selection facilities, The Pearl is the ideal location for groups up to 250 seeking to create a memorable occasion.

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I know I have said it before, but my favorite type of art is anything to do with music. In a sea of many artists, during a show this past fall, I was drawn to the works of artist Roy Laws. He says he is not at all musical, but he loves music, especially old country.

“Robert’s Western World is the greatest bar, because they play all the good stuff, “ Roy said. “People have a connection with it.” This connection is what inspires him to paint musicians and guitars, his primary focus. Recently, Roy invited me to his home studio and gave me a tour of the entire home, which is full of his work. I loved hearing the stories behind each piece and the techniques he used that usually go way beyond a brush and paint.

Roy considers himself an abstract expressionistic artist, while using lots of bold colors. He has painted in many forms, but right now he is focusing on acrylics. His gigantic works of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Sr., Willie Nelson, Jimi Hendrix and Marilyn Monroe are amazing. The thing he enjoys most about painting those subjects is the aforementioned connection. Admirers tend to share meaningful stories with Roy about the ones in the paintings. His Willie Nelson piece takes me back to 8-tracks in a station wagon going on family trips, when I was little. I have some sort of memories about all of them, though.

You can often see Roy’s art during the Franklin Art Scene. Last month, he showed at Landmark Booksellers, while my friends and I played music.

Landmark is always the happening place during the Scene! Roy paints on such large canvases that you can see them from the other side of the street. He says he wants his art to “stop traffic”. It certainly does.

Find out more about Roy Laws at www.roylaws.com

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ANDREA DAVIS

MUSIC: Eric Heatherly and The Goats of Kudzu Photography by Adam Sanner I often describe musicians and compare them to others to give an idea of what they sound like. In this case, however, all I can tell you is that Eric Heatherly sounds like Eric Heatherly.

I have never seen or heard anything like it. He amazes me.

You have probably seen and heard Eric, at least in the past. His first album, “Swimming in Champagne,” (Mercury Records) was released in April 2000. With widespread critical honors, it became Billboard’s #44 Top Album of the year and yielded three Top 40 singles. One of those singles, “Flowers on the Wall,” was given the honor of the #3 Top Country Single of 2000 and #1 video designation from both Great American Country (GAC) and Country Music Television (CMT). Now, after years of a successful mainstream country career, Eric has stepped out of the box and created something raw, edgy and most definitely original.

The Goats of Kudzu is Eric’s one-man-band that features him on drums, guitar, harp and vocals simultaneously. He just released a new record this year that certainly captures what he is about, but you have to see him live to fully understand what he has created. He has catchy lyrics in songs like “All Fried Up” and “Soul Butter” that not only have you singing along but just might make you a little bit hungry! Several of his songs include delicious lyrics such as “sugar sprinkles on a hot cherry pie,” but the songs have lots of “meat” to them, too. Eric does not hold back on his life experiences and emotions. His journey has not always been an easy one, and the truth he reveals through song is powerful.

Music aside, Eric is a solid guy. He has a strong faith and a daughter that he loves fiercely.

He lights up when he talks about her and lives his life to leave her a legacy she can be proud of. He loves calling Franklin home and says it is his safe haven. After years of being on the road, he is now enjoying spending time with friends new and old in the music community and beyond. He is also working on a cartoon map of Franklin coming July 1st.

He says it is going to be nostalgic, fun, informative and interactive with web support. Anyone interested in being involved can contact him via e-mail. eric.heatherly@gmail.com.

Upcoming live shows of The Goats of Kudzu: • Juke Joint Fest at Ground Zero/Clarksdale, MS- April 12th 9pm & April 13th 11-2pm • Main Street Festival at Landmark Booksellers/Franklin, TNApril 26th 12-2pm & April 27th 12pm-1:30pm • Christmas For Kids Charity Golf Tournament/ Mt. Juliet, TN- Tuesday, April 29th • YOUR Williamson May Social & Anniversary Party/ Franklin, TN-TBD • Ground Zero Blues Club/Clarksdale, MS- May 16th For more information on Eric Heatherly and how to purchase his music, go to www.theericheatherly.com.

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ARTS & CULTURE A LA CARTE

ANDREA DAVIS

THEATER: Scott Moreau and Million Dollar Quartet

Being a huge Johnny Cash fan, Scott Moreau is “living the dream,” as he gets to play Cash night after night on tour with the musical Million Dollar Quartet. Scott has been an understudy for Cash and Sam Phillips for two years, but he was given the role of Cash full-time this past summer and began in September. “Playing Johnny Cash is very different than other roles I’ve played, because he’s real and iconic,” Scott said. “No one else has that much of a clear cut idea of who someone is.” Scott tries to get across that he is not just an actor paying bills. He sought out the part to pay homage to Cash. He has always been a fan. Having all of Cash’s recordings, books and everything else he can get his hands on, it is like Scott has been researching the part before he ever got it. However, he has not stopped learning all he can about Cash, and he is constantly watching videos of him, trying to use that to incorporate what he does on stage. “The more I know about him, the more I can be him,” Scott said. For the last three years, he has come to Nashville to experience all things Cash, and he plans to continue making the pilgrimage every year.

Million Dollar Quartet will make its Nashville premiere at the TPAC with a one-week engagement May 6-11. The international Tony Award-winning musical is set on December 4, 1956, when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley were gathered by Sam Phillips at the Sun Records storefront studio in Memphis for the first and only time. The resulting evening became known as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions in history.

Scott says that performing the show in Nashville is both and exciting and a little intimidating. He is not actually a songwriter, and he knows he will be playing to a room full of them. He’s hoping that the “Nashville Royalty” will think he is portraying Johnny well, because they know him best.

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Scott recently recorded a Cash tribute album at Sun Records with a couple of other guys from the show. He stood in the same spot as Cash and recorded straight to tape to recreate the original sound. “The whole point was to do it for me,” Scott said. “And do it as close to the original as possible.” Just like he does in the show, Scott wanted to bring authenticity to the music.

For more information on Scott Moreau and how to purchase his album, go to www.scottmoreau.com.

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Million Dollar Quartet will be a show not to miss this season. “This rockin’ production is quintessential Nashville and Tennessee,” said Kathleen O’Brien, TPAC president and chief executive officer. “Nashville’s own Chuck Mead, songwriter and co-founder of the country group BR-549, approached the musical direction of the show to ensure it sounded genuine and would be enjoyed by the music industry, as well as Broadway fans. That authenticity is important in a town like Music City, and we can’t wait for audiences to come rock out with us this May for a show that represents such an iconic moment in music history.” Tickets are available at www.tpac.org and through the TPAC box office.

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MUSIC Michael Martin Murphey at The Franklin Theatre…….….April 4th Chris Allen at The Franklin Theatre………………………April 5th BJ Thomas at The Franklin Theatre……………………….April 12th Mandisa and Brandon Heath at Ryman Auditorium……April 13th Georgia Satellites at The Franklin Theatre………………April 26th Kevin Costner at War Memorial Auditorium…….………April 26th Switchfoot at War Memorial Auditorium…….…………April 27th Tom Jones at Ryman Auditorium………………………April 27th Local Natives at Ryman Auditorium……………………April 30th

THEATER The Trip To Bountiful……………………………..................April 4th-5th Wicked at TPAC………………………........Ongoing through April 20th

For more information on these events or to submit events for the calendar, please send an email to andrea@yourwilliamson.com.

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We look forward to more joint projects in the future.

Set against the backdrop of the historic flooding of the Mississippi River, The Tilted World by Tom Franklin, the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, and awardwinning poet Beth Ann Fennelly, is an extraordinary tale of murder and moonshine, sandbagging and saboteurs, and a man and a woman who find unexpected love.

The year is 1927. As rains swell the Mississippi, the mighty river threatens to burst its banks and engulf everything in its path, including federal revenue agent Ted Ingersoll and his partner, Ham Johnson. Arriving in the tiny hamlet of Hobnob, Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of two fellow agents who’d been on the trail of a local bootlegger, they are astonished to find a baby boy abandoned in the middle of a crime scene.

Ingersoll, an orphan raised by nuns, is determined to find the infant a home, and his search leads him to Dixie Clay Holliver. A strong woman married too young to a philandering charmer, Dixie Clay has lost a child to illness and is powerless to resist this second chance at motherhood. From the moment they meet, Ingersoll and Dixie Clay are drawn to each other. He has no idea that she’s the best bootlegger in the county and may be connected to the agents’ disappearance.

And while he seems kind and gentle, Dixie Clay knows full well that he is an enemy who can never be trusted.

When Ingersoll learns that a saboteur might be among them planning a catastrophe along the river that would wreak havoc in Hobnob, he knows that he and Dixie Clay will face challenges and choices that they will be fortunate to survive. Written with extraordinary insight and tenderness, The Tilted World is that rarest of creations, a story of seemingly ordinary people who find hope and deliverance where they least expect it - in each other.

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THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY

LITERACY COUNCIL’S FIGHT TO STAY ALIVE

by Andrea Stockard The Literacy Council of Williamson County is a non-profit volunteer organization seeking to enhance and advance the lives of those with low-literacy skills by offering free programs teaching reading, writing, basic math and problem solving skills. The Council’s ultimate goal is that “everyone in Williamson County has the ability to enjoy reading experiences and to use literacy as the gateway to a better life.”

Executive Director Rita Dozier has worked passionately for the Council since its opening in 1986. She and Liz Lilly, Operations Director, and many others work in the donation-based organization to provide critical means of communication via written or printed text. The main goals of the Literacy Council include fundamental reading and writing, teaching the English language, and helping adults pass the High School Equivalence Test (formerly GED) and Community College Placement Exam. The Literacy Council partners with BRIDGES of Williamson County, senior adults in assisted and independent living situations alongside weekly book club meetings and more as they provide tutors and donated reading materials. Last year the Literacy Council helped an estimated 581 people reach their personal literacy goal.

“It is hard right now for people to create a better life for themselves with a lack of education and the lack of a piece of paper [high school diploma]” said Dozier. “There are people that have lived in Williamson County their entire lives and have no idea there are that many adults here who cannot read.”

The Literacy Council encourages anyone who is able to help volunteer to participate throughout the year by sharing their schooling with others. Volunteers may deal with students who learn differently or have

THESE STUDENTS FEEL LIKE THEY FINALLY HAVE A PLACE TO BELONG.

For more info., please visit literacycouncilwc.org, the Facebook page at Literacy Council of Williamson County, or call (615) 224-3471. Help The Literacy Council of Williamson County stay alive for a good cause! never spoken English before. According to Dozier, Middle Tennessee is now the third most popular destination in the nation for people who speak English as a second language.

“People want to learn how to read for different reasons, whether it be to make a life for themselves in this country, write in cursive or simply sign their name on a birthday card,” said Dozier. “You do not have to have any teaching experience to have a good connection with a student and make a difference. Volunteers just have to have the time and desire to help someone in need.”

Unfortunately, in order to stay open and help those in need, the Literacy Council is now facing closure due to lack of funds. The Council needs to sustain, or at least the promise of obtaining, enough monetary donations for next year’s budget. We encourage all who are able to participate in any way possible to donate, tutor or support the upcoming fundraiser Author! Author! Citizens can also donate books, audio books, large print books, school supplies, storage containers and more.

“These students feel like they finally have a place to belong,” Dozier explained. “They are accepted as part of a group, and they are also learning.”

The next fundraiser The Literacy Council hosts is its 10th Annual Author! Author! June 19th at the Brentwood Country Club. Works will be autographed and sold by two award-winning authors. Cathie Pelletier and Margaret Wrinkle. For more information on the event please visit http://authorauthoreventtn.org

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Gorgeous spring weather and longer days means more time spent playing outside for most families. Many parents may not think about all of the learning that can occur on a playground. From social interaction to working on gross motor skills, there is so much more than can be accomplished on a playground than just “burning off some energy.”

Motor skills are motions carried out when the brain, nervous system, and muscles work together. Fine motor skills are small movements such as cutting, picking up small objects and holding a spoon. Gross motor skills are the bigger movements - such as sitting, walking, and running.

Playgrounds offer a wide range of motor development opportunities. As a parent, it can be easy to think “we have been to the same playground 100 times…aren’t you bored of the same stuff?” Children see it as a new adventure each time. If we can help foster their creativity to keep coming up with new play ideas, they won’t get bored as easily. The swing is now a space ship; the slide a mudslide down a mountain; and monkey bars are hanging vines.

Here are some things you can do on a playground to help develop and strengthen gross motor skills.

• Superman swing – lay on your belly across the swing seat and fly.

Stretch your arms out straight and look at where you are going. This is great to work on back and neck strength.

• Climb up the slide – We always say to go down the slide and up the steps, but what about backwards day at the playground? Everyone has to climb up the slides and go down the stairs. Climbing up the slide is a great activity that works on several muscle groups. It takes good arm strength to pull yourself up the slide. It is a great upper body weight bearing activity that promotes shoulder strength and hand development.

• Find a balance beam – If your playground has any kind of low barriers (to keep mulch in) these can make great balance beams.

Play “follow the leader” and see who can stay on the longest.

• Play “Don’t touch the ground” – Depending on how your playground is set up, see if you can pick a start and finish spot to get to without touching the ground. Hanging, climbing, balancing, stairs, slides are all great.

• Monkey bars – Hanging and pulling up on monkey bars is a great activity. It is great for shoulder and upper body strength, but it is also a great core activity. Whether just doing a pull up or pulling your feet up to the bar takes a lot of abdominal and core strength.

Always remember a child’s work is PLAY. They learn by doing and love repetition. So take advantage of this beautiful weather, get moving outside, and HAVE FUN!

Ginger Jones is a Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner of Jones Therapy Services, which provides speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy in 7 locations across Middle and East Tennessee. Her column shares helpful tips and knowledge that she has learned in her career of working with children and families as well as being a mother herself. To learn more, visit www.jonestherapyservices.com.

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High Hopes Strings and Stories Songwriters Night Story & Photography by K York In February, High Hopes held their 5th Annual Strings and Stories Songwriters Night at Green’s Grocery in historic Leiper’s Fork. Performances by award-winning singer/ songwriters Leslie Satcher, Rivers Rutherford and Mike Loudermilk along with David Alan entertained the crowd.

The event benefits the High Hopes Inclusive Preschool and Therapeutic Clinic which serves more than 300 special needs children. High Hopes just completed construction on their new state of the art facility. For more information visit www.highhopesfor kids.org.

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SATURDAY SCHOOL AT NEW HOPE ACADEMY

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At New Hope Academy, they host an event twice a year that they call “Saturday School” in which family members spend the morning in the classroom with their child. The parents get a feel for their child’s daily schedule and work on special projects together.

Saturday School is one of the activities that highlights New Hope’s commitment to building a strong sense of community among its teachers, students and their families. It also displays New Hope’s desire to cultivate an educational environment that prioritizes interactive learning and academic excellence.

“New Hope Academy is unique in how it encourages families to be present in their child’s classroom on a regular basis,” says Cathy Irwin, the school’s Community Relations manager. “We also have many alumni who come back to participate in Saturday School.

I think this speaks volumes about the love both for learning and community being cultivated here.”

New Hope Academy parent Nikki Walters with her son, Colton Walters, a prekindergarten student, at Saturday School.

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New Hope Academy offers Pre-K through 6th grade with plans for a middle school somewhere in the future. Each grade has two classes with a 14:1 student/teacher ratio. New Hope Academy is located in Franklin at 1820 Downs Blvd.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

NEWS IN OUR SCHOOLS APRIL 18 Spring Holiday (System Closed) MAY 2 – MAY 9 TCAP Testing MAY 19 – 22 Semester Exams MAY 22 Last Day for Students (Half Day)

End of Second Semester

MAY 23 Administrative Day for Teachers MAY 22-25 Graduation Window All public and private Williamson County schools, teachers, volunteers, students and parents are encouraged to send us educational news and activities for inclusion monthly or on the Community Calendar at www.yourwilliamson.com.

Send news items to info@yourwilliamson.com.

Coming in our May issue: A Salute to 2014 Graduates!

Honor your high school or college graduate with YOUR Williamson! For more information please contact us at info@yourwilliamson.com Deadline for inclusion is April 20th.

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INDUSTRY MAGAZINE NAMES MIDDLE TENNESSEE WEALTH MANAGER NUMBER ONE IN TENNESSEE Middle Tennessee-based wealth manager Tim Pagliara, chairman and CEO, CapWealth Advisors, has been named the top financial advisor in the state of Tennessee by Barron’s magazine. The announcement marks the fifth year in the last six (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014) the Middle Tennessee wealth manager has been selected for the national “Top 1,200 Advisors” list published annually by the financial industry magazine.

To make the list, advisors must have a significant amount of assets under advisement in their home state, generate substantial revenue for their firms, run provably high-quality practices, have stellar regulatory records and participate in philanthropic work. CapWealth Advisors is a fee-based investment advisory firm providing wealth management services, including investment advice, personal financial planning and portfolio management, to high-net-worth individuals and families. It offers securities to its clients through its affiliated broker-dealer, FINRA-registered CapWealth Investment Services. With almost a billion dollars under advisement, the two firms have clients in 32 states.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY CLASS OF YOUNG LEADERS COUNCIL NONPROFIT BOARD TRAINING NOW IN SESSION

Partnering with Williamson County Young Professionals for the second year in a row, Young Leaders Council, a nonprofit organization which has trained more than 2,000 men and women to effectively participate on the boards of nonprofits for the past 29 years, is currently providing nonprofit board training to 18 men and women in weekly sessions through April 15 at the Williamson Chamber offices. Once they have completed their training, the graduates of the program will serve a one-year internship on a Williamson County nonprofit board to put their newfound skills into action. This year’s class participants include: Kate Abrams, David Biggs, Matt Boeshore, Katie Bouldin, Justin Callaway, Lauren Carpenter, Taylor Constantine, Trey Darnell, Frank Duvall, Byran Fort, Laurie Gunnells, Scott Newell, Chris Potter, Jeremiah Pyron, Jennifer Roberts, Josie Russell, Jenny Vazquez, and Beth Veloz. For more information about Young Leaders Council, contact Diane Hayes at (615) 386-0060 or visit the website at www.ylcnashville.org.

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MATT MAGALLANES JOINS WESTHAVEN REALTY AS RESALE SPECIALIST Matt Magallanes, an 8-year veteran with Southern Land Company and the Westhaven community, has joined Westhaven Realty to head up the newly established Resale Division. Magallanes started with Southern Land Company in 2005, and as senior Vice President of Marketing for 5 years he had responsibility for nationally marketing Southern Land Company projects, including Westhaven. Westhaven Realty boasts one of the largest active inventories of residential property offerings in Williamson County, including new and resale homes, custom homesites, townhomes and condominiums. As a full-service, on-site real estate arm of Westhaven’s distinguished and highly-regarded developer, Southern Land Company, Westhaven Realty is the exclusive resource for new construction homes built by Westhaven’s Master Builders and resale services to existing homeowners. There simply is no more knowledgeable source for the history, information about homes and homesites, amenities, and activities that are Westhaven.

CNN HERO OF THE YEAR HOSTS PUBLIC EVENT IN FRANKLIN CNN Hero of the Year Chad Pregracke, elected by CNN viewers for cleaning 7 million tons of trash out of the Mississippi River, kicked off Keep Tennessee Beautiful month with a public event at the Franklin Theatre in March . Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam was among those participating in the event on Franklin’s Main Street.

Pregracke received the CNN honor for generating more than 700 cleanup days along the Mississippi River through his nonprofit organization known as Living Lands and Waters. He’s organized more than 70,000 volunteers to pick up 7 million tons of trash, 90% of which has been recycled. In December 2013, he was nominated and awarded Hero of the Year by CNN viewers over a fiveweek voting process, but immediately took some of his $250,000 in winnings and dispersed $10,000 each to the other nine finalists for the award.

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CHAIRS NAMED FOR 41st ANNUAL HERITAGE BALL IN SEPTEMBER

Generations of Williamson County residents have made a tradition of supporting the Heritage Ball, the community’s longestrunning black tie event. Now, Brian and Lisa Beathard of Franklin have been named Chairs of the Heritage Ball, and their neighbor Marty Ligon, who launched the initiative 41 years ago, will serve as Honorary Chair.

Brian Beathard currently serves as a County Commissioner in the 11th district. Lisa has been a Registered Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital for 18 years. Marty Ligon, was the leader of a core group of people who conceived and executed the inaugural Heritage Ball 41 years ago. Since 1967, the not-for-profit Heritage Foundation’s mission has been to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County, and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. To learn more visit www.historicfranklin.com.

FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. CREATES STATEWIDE FOOTPRINT THROUGH MERGER WITH SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANCSHARES, INC.

First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. and Southern Heritage Bancshares, Inc. announced the execution of a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger whereby Southern Heritage will partner with First Citizens through a cash and stock merger. Following the completion of the transaction, Southern Heritage will retain its name and will remain a separately-chartered bank, operating as a subsidiary of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. With the merger, First Citizens will extend its branch footprint statewide while solidifying its position as the 7th largest Tennessee-based community bank.

Originally founded in 1889, First Citizens is the 7th largest Tennessee-based commercial banking institution. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FirstCNB. com. Southern Heritage Bank was founded in 1999, in Cleveland, Tennessee. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.southernheritagebank.com.

MORE THAN $75,000 IN GRANTS AWARDED TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the 40 Middle Tennessee counties it serves, announces $75,000 in grants to Williamson County nonprofit organizations as part of The Foundation’s annual grantmaking process. Specific grants to Williamson County organizations include: Against the Grain, Inc., Assistance League of Nashville, Boiler Room Theatre, Bridges of Williamson County, Frankie’s Friends, Free for Life International, Good Neighbor Foundation, Graceworks Ministries, Inc., Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, Happy Tales Humane, Inc., Hard Bargain Mt. Hope Redevelopment, Inc., High Hopes, Inc., Mercy Community Healthcare/Mercy Health Services, Nashvegas Rollers Chapter of National AMBUCS,

Inc., and the Well Outreach, Inc. These contributions are part of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s annual discretionary grantmaking process which, this year alone, has distributed more than $1.24 million to 255 nonprofit organizations throughout 34 Middle Tennessee counties. The Community Foundation awards discretionary grants annually from its unrestricted and fieldof-interest funds, through an open application process, to Middle Tennessee nonprofits organizations addressing community needs and benefiting the well-being of citizens through valuable programs and innovative services.

More information on the grant process is online at cfmt.org/request/grants/.

BATTLEFIELD REGION ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA DONATES $1,250 TO HIGH HOPES

Members of the Battlefield Region Antique Automobile Club of American recently visited the new facility of High Hopes Development Center and presented staff with a check for $1,250 to support High Hopes’ pediatric therapy and preschool programs, improving the lives of children with special needs. With almost 30 years of excellence in serving children and youth in Middle Tennessee, High Hopes Development offers a specialized environment for learning, where all children have an equal opportunity to lifelong success through education and supplemental therapeutic services, including physical, occupational, speech therapy, feeding therapy, and more. High Hopes’ on-site Pediatric Therapy Clinic offers a wide variety of outpatient therapy services to children and youth through age 21, to gain skills that lead toward a positive and exuberant future. Learn more at www.highhopesforkids.org or (615) 661-5437.

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Main Street Brew Fest Story & Photography by K York

Pete, Nicole & Rhoda Jameson

On the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, the 11th annual Main Street Brew Fest took place in downtown Franklin. There were more than 70 local, national and international brews available for tasting. There were crazy pretzels, hot dogs and Puckett’s delicious barbecue to eat. Irish folk music and Celtic sounds provided authentic Irish entertainment for revelers.

It was definitely an evening filled with Irish cheer! The Brew Fest is produced by the Downtown Franklin Association, and proceeds from the event fund the continued revitalization and promotion of Historic Downtown Franklin.

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Bryana Court & Friends

Colleen & Gary Dawson Donna Luke, Teresa Gilbert, Allison Panter, Jenny Licsko & Kelly Reid

Paul Wills, Kelly & Dave Gilfillan

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Shawn Cobham, John Holloway, Jamie Grissom & John Druckenmiller

John Patterson & Daniel Martin

Cameron McCanless, Michelle Francis & Seth Campbell

Jessica Johnson, Susan Miller & Becky Farmer

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Bette & David Carter, Molly & Jonas Collins

Lori Hinkle & Stacey Williams

Kent Simpson & Friends

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2,000

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