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Anna Robertson editor-in-chief

Phil Cobucci

new media director

Caitlin Daschner creative director

K York

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Carrie Drury Photographer Gary Buchanan Distribution Manager Johnny Birdsong Director of Sales & Development

Andrea Davis photographer

Ron Cheatham Business Manager

YOUR Community Magazine is a monthly publication of: Robertson Media Group, LLC

P.O. Box 1091 Franklin, TN 37065 615-601-1091

Send all content & coverage requests to: info@yourcommunitymag.com Visit www.yourcommunitymag.com for our interactive calendar, event photos, and additional features and content.

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Shelly Robertson publisher Dear Readers, It’s clearly a cliché but I cannot help but look at the month of April, as a beautiful month of rebirth and renewal. We have emerged from the cold and dreary winter, figuratively rather than literally in Middle Tennessee’s case! But the true beginning of the spring season always brings out a bounce in the step and a face towards the welcome warmness of the sun. Brighter colors and of course the celebration of Easter with eggs, chicks and bunnies, gives us a feeling of joy as we see flowers and budding trees and begin to spend our time outside whenever possible. I am in love with our cover shot this month featuring some beautiful children and shot on the ever gorgeous grounds of Westhaven.

Appreciate their making sure our stage was perfect for an Easter inspired shot!

This issue was full of special meaning for all of us here at Robertson Media Group. As hard as it is to believe, we are celebrating our company’s one year anniversary in April. It was a year ago that with sheer will and a strength of purpose inspired by a desire to produce something to promote this great community we are lucky enough to call home, that Anna, Ashley and I decided to launch our own company and publish what has become YOUR Williamson. Starting and running a business has its challenges and we have been blessed to have so many intelligent, wise and helpful friends along the way. Our first customers and the people who had faith in us and this product before we ever shot the first event or sold the first ad, is humbling to this day and inspiring to say the least. We had never done it, but we were determined and we started running and haven’t stopped or looked back once even when we had mountains to climb and fire pits to get around. They say don’t go into business with family? Well in this instance, that has proven untrue. And those who share my name and those who simply share my passion, are all family and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you Williamson County for letting us take our leap and for catching us and embracing us. We promise to keep at it and keep getting better, bigger and more more more of what you want. Our readers, our clients, the events we cover and the organizations we try to help, are all like family now too. Look for some REALLY big changes and additions to the magazine with our anniversary issue in May. We have a lot of new clients on board with us, new expanded distribution including all county Harris Teeters and Kroger grocery stores and our staff continues to develop and expand. We definitely have spring fever these days and not to get out of the office but to get to our office – Williamson County and its’ residents and businesses. We are so excited we can’t wait to go to work every day! Thank you for allowing us to be YOUR Williamson.

See you at some really special events this month – get the sundresses and sandals out and join the ladies at Monroe Carrell Jr’s Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Friends and Fashion, luncheon and Fashion show produced by Belk, attend several nights of delicious wine tasting events with Williamson County’s premiere wine event – A Vintage Affair, dance in the streets at the Main Street Festival, and scramble at the BRIDGES Golf Scramble hosted by Westhaven.

April promises much fun and we look forward to seeing you!

Happy Easter, Shelly

“Like the bee, we should make our industry our amusement.”

@yourwilliamson facebook.com/yourcommunitymag

Oliver Goldsmith shelly@yourcommunitymag.com

communityminded@mail.com 615.598.5849

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What do these events have in common?

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Abide Studio • Act Too Players • Advantage Models & Talent • Always In Bloom • Amish Excellence • Annette Charles Fashion Boutique • Antiques at The Factory • Art Row at the Factory • Artisan Guitars Boiler Room Theatre • Boxwood Bistro • Dave's Barber Shop • Eric Lankford Metal Art • Essy's Rug Gallery • Essy’s Rug Gallery II • Franklin Farmers Market • The Glass Touch • Gulf Pride Seafood Happy Tales Humane • ISI Defensive Driving • J Kelley Studios • Jeremy Cowart Photography • John Cannon Fine Art • Journey Church • Juel Salon • J Chastain Photo • Imagine, Fine Art Gallery Little Cottage Children’s Shoppe • Little Cottage Toys • Liz & Bella's Gift Shoppe • Mark Casserly Architectural Woodworking • Music City Dog House • Nashville Film Institute • Natures Greenlife Nature's Art • O'More College • Robinson Taekwondo • Saffire Restaurant • Second Impressions • SouthBranch Nursery • SouthGate Studio & Fine Art • Springtree Media Group Stonebridge Gallery • Stoveworks Restaurant • The Sweet Shoppe • Third Coast Clay • Times Past & Present • The Viking Store • Tuscan Iron Entries • Wedding 101

TABLE OF April 2012 Volume I-12

CONTENTS YOUR EVENTS

RingSide for Kids

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O’More Men’s Event

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Legacy Ball

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Family Food Fest

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Dance Your Tail Off

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Waves Art Show

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Main Street Brew Fest

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Nashville Fashion Week with Tim Gunn

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Taste of Williamson

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Annual Chamber Banquet

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Miriam’s Promise

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Evening of Hope

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Young Professionals Mixer

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Living Well Marketplace

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YOUR FEATURES

your fashion: Prom 2012

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in your neighborhood: Magnolia Hall

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YOUR COVER

YOUR REGULARS

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your health & wellness: Workout Anytime

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featured event: Friends & Fashion

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charitable self: Bridges Domestic Violence Center

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community partner: Master Gardeners Association

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your best interest: Peni Ingram

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charitable self: Davis House Child Advocacy Center

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Katrina & Al Smith

Marabeth Poole, Rell Farris & Katherine Hough Phillips Melissa & Rodney James

Jesse Snider, Jennifer Psait, Carolyn Miller & Charlie Pennachio

Amanda & Ray Robinson

Jim Havey & Meghann Zolan

Mac & Lizabeth Baggett Alicia & Andrew Booker

story & photography by K. York It was the night for a Fight! A Fight for Kids in need and the faithful supporters of the Charley Foundation fought the threat of incumbent weather to attend the eighth annual Ringside: A Fight for Kids charity event at the Factory. It was an evening of musical performances and professional boxing , but it was Michael Stanley singing our National Anthem and Hailey White sharing her wish to attend the 2012 Olympics that brought this crowd to their feet and had them digging deep into their pockets to make sure the dreams of children in need do come true. It was a “Knock-out� evening indeed!

Mark, Hailey, Jonathan & Patty White

Tracy & Michael Knight, Emily Schneller & Bridgette Tatum Michael Stanley family

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Barry & Angie Wilson

Belle Meade Dealership 5212 Harding Road Nashville, TN 37205 615.353.9333

Cool Springs Dealership 7116 Moores Lane Brentwood, TN 37027 615.661.5512

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Karol Lahrman, J.C. Carlton & Kathy Johnson

Joe Davis, Jacob Carringer, Jay Sekulow & Dan Archuleta

Ray White

photography by Carrie Drury Recently, O’More President Mark Hilliard hosted the annual Men’s Event on the college’s back lawn. The popular design party featured several “Best Of ” categories, including luxury goods brought by King Jewelers, Colonel Littleton, Vue Optique, Andrews Cadillac, Otis James Bow Ties, Holiday Wine and Spirits and General Cigar. Dress attire was southern gentleman and attendees played poker, blackjack and craps. And yes, as you can see, the ladies were welcome as well!

Maryam Jahani & John Watts

Ray White & Josh Lomelino Berkeley Nance & Ralph Drury

Rick Rodriguez & Stephanie Walaszek

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Mark Hilliard, Rich Tisch & Steve Harris

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Ed White, Miles Terry & Skip Ash

Mike Henson & Bill Burch

Anastasia Morozova & Emily Anderson

Kimberly Kelly & Dan Marchant

Leonard & Kristi Arnold, Billy Littleton & Hayley Holt

Jim McReynolds & Shari Fox

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Sam & Kim Livingston

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Heidi Schwartz paints the nights

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The Davis House Child Advocacy Center, formerly the Williamson County Child advocacy Center held their annual Legacy Ball – A Night at the Oscars in March. The organization helps children to overcome the traumatic effects of the abuse perpetrated upon them. Two Oscars and the Ronald L. Davis Award were presented to outstanding performers within the family of the Child Advocacy Center at this year’s ball. The 2012 outstanding members of the Child Protective Investigative Team were Johnny Hilburn and Charlsi Legendre. Awarded for her work as a volunteer, another Oscar went to high school student, Kelly Stephens.

The Second Ronald L. Davis Award for exceptional and consistent service and dedication to the protection of children went to Assistant District Attorney Mary Catherine Black. For more information, go to www.williamsoncountycac.org.

health & wellness

Cool Springs

Opening April 2012 Ken Melrose, Personal Training Director B.S. Fitness & Wellness FMS Specialist, NASM-CPT, USAW-SPC

It can be intimidating to join a gym or start any type of exercise program, as we are constantly bombarded by fad diets or exercise programs that guarantee results. Each person you talk to will give their own opinions on weight training, the best cardio activities and what you should be doing to get results. Even when coupled with good intentions, this can all add up to a confusing mess, causing more frustration than necessary. We all know that exercise is beneficial to our health and have likely heard this from people of authority in our lives. Knowing this may be enough to get you to the gym, but what should you do now? Where do you start?

You start at the basics, in the same way you start with a foundation before you build a house. While the foundation may not be considered glamorous or exciting, it is equally, if not more, important than the number of repetitions you can do in any exercise or the number of miles you can ride, run or walk. Neglecting to learn the basics may potentially cause harm to your body, so why not start learning now?

Learning about movement quality is where you begin to build your foundation. Think of how many day-to-day tasks that you perform: lifting, bending and squatting and whether or not they are or have been painful.

Are you going through these movements in a way that may hurt you at some point in life? Has your Personal Trainer ever talked to you about this?

If they haven’t, you are not alone and we are here to help!!

The first step in the right direction is to identify what movements you cannot do by finding someone who can take you through the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). The actual screen only takes about 15 minutes and consists of 7 movements: Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, InLine Lunge, Shoulder Mobility, Active Straight Leg Raise, Push Up and Rotary Stability.

Take the time for you and your body to learn what movements need improvement, you deserve it! After you have been through a FMS, learned how to move properly and mastered the basic movements, it is easy to decide what to do for an exercise program!

So, what should you do? Whatever you enjoy the most! Just don’t lose those basic movements.

Interested in a personal FMS with Ken? Call 615.708.5500 or email Ken@workoutanytimenashville.com for more info.

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Y( )UR featured event Friends & Fashion, coordinated by Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, promises fashionable fun for a great cause at this year’s event! The event includes a fashion show and luncheon presented by Belk on April 16th at Embassy Suites, and An Evening With Friends at Brentwood Country Club, a preparty open to the public on April 13th. Friends & Fashion is an annual event raising funds to support programs benefiting patients and their families served by Children’s Hospital. In its 22nd year, the fashion show and luncheon include professional models from Belk walking the runway with former and current patients of Children’s Hospital. In its third year, Friends & Fashion’s preparty, known as An Evening With Friends, allows anyone who wants to support Children’s Hospital to enjoy a fun night, and this year’s lineup is not to be missed. The event will include a live auction, a bourbon tasting by Four Roses Bourbon, food and drink, and entertainment by a band of local doctors known as “On-Call.” Friends & Fashion promises to be a great way to start your spring.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, a freestanding hospital dedicated to serving only children, is nationally recognized as a leading provider of pediatric health care services. Experts treat and work to prevent all health issues ranging from common childhood conditions to serious, advanced diseases.

Featuring Centers of Excellence for the treatment of diabetes and congenital heart disorders, Children’s Hospital also operates the region’s only level 1 pediatric trauma unit and a neonatal intensive care unit with the highest designated level of care. In addition, Children’s Hospital is a top-level teaching and research facility.

No child is denied care on basis of limited ability to pay.

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt treats the region’s sickest patients. Children’s Hospital is ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and Parents magazine.

They have the only Pediatric Emergency Department in Middle Tennessee with more than 52,000 visits during the last fiscal year. Close to 198,000 children were seen in outpatient clinics during this same time frame.

Constructed in 2004, their freestanding children’s hospital is filled with the latest state-of-the art equipment and information systems to provide the best treatments for patients. They also offer a variety of family accommodations to help fulfill their mission of family-centered care. Children’s Hospital is a nonprofit teaching and research hospital that relies on the support of individuals.

For more information on Monroe Careell Jr. Children’s Hospitial or for tickets to Friends & Fashion events can be purchased at www.childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org/friendsandfashion

Thank you for picking up this issue of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is the most comprehensive children’s hospital in Tennessee. The offer Centers of Excellence for the treatment of diabetes and congenital heart disorders, as well as services for cancer treatments, organ and bone marrow transplants and developmental disorders. The hospital provides the highest level of neonatal intensive care in the state, repairs broken legs and everything in between, while providing family-centered care every step of the way.

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Always in Bloom Atrium at 4th & Main BancorpSouth Battleground Brewery Bleachers Boxwood Bistro Cadence Bank Case Select Wine Character Eyes Coffee Beanery Daily Dish Dion’s South Dotson’s Faye Snodgrass First Tennessee Bank Franklin Antique Mall Franklin Athletic Club Franklin Chamber of Commerce Franklin Chop House Franklin Flower

Franklin Travel Grassland Market Green Bank Henpeck Market Historic Carnton Plantation Holiday Wine & Spirits Homestead Manor HRH Dumplins It’s Vintage, Baby!

JAW Shoe Repair & Sewing JJ Ashley’s La Hacienda Landmark Booksellers Legends Club Marcia’s Patisserie Mellow Mushroom Nachos O’More College of Design Our Thrift Store Panchos Place PD’s

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Bradford Interiors The Curtain Exchange BancorpSouth Borders Brentwood Chamber Cinco de Mayo Green Bank La Chique Boutique

Puckett’s Pulltight Theater Red Dog Wine & Spirits Riff ’s Burgers Shane’s Rib Shack Shuff ’s Music The Bunganut Pig The Factory at Franklin The Good Cup The Heritage Foundation The Iron Gate The Registry The Shop Around the Corner TMA Group True Value Vue Optique Wedding 101 Westhaven What’s in Store Williamson County Library Williamson Medical Center

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Mere Bulles Moon Wine & Spirits Pear Tree Avenue Richland Country Club Wachovia

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A Moments Peace Alexander Infiniti Aloft Hotel Avenue Bank Belk Bob Parks Realty Boscos Community First Bank Cool Springs Chamber Cool Springs Galleria Durego First Farmers & Merchants Global Motorsports Jonathan’s Keller Williams Lexus Massage Envy

McDougal’s Mexicali Grille Miles Auto Spa Newk’s NHC Place Pie in the Sky Reliant Bank Salon P’Nash Sperry’s Starbucks at Carothers Stogie’s Studio Gaven Tennessee Commerce Bank The Tin Roof Woodhouse Day Spa Zeitlin & Co. Realtors

spring hill In Motion Spine and Joint Center Southern Chic’ Interiors My Mom & Me Boutique Salon and Spa Polka Dots Christian Brothers Automotive Station Wine and Spirits Wind Farm Cafe Daily’s Vanderbilt Medical Campus in Campbell Station Salon Blonde

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Franklin Art Scene Downtown Franklin 6pm-9pm franklinartscene.com

April 2-30 Food Drive for Graceworks AlphaGraphics 7:30am-5:30pm franklin.alphagraphics. com

WC Community Band Franklin Theatre 6:30pm franklintheatre.com

Friends & Fashion Luncheon & Fashion Show Embassy Suites 10am 615.343.8660 Art Reception WC Franklin Chamber Office 11am-7pm williamson-franklinchamber. com

Mercy’s Golf Classic Temple Hills Country Club mercytn.donordrive.com

Main Street Festival Downtown Franklin 12pm-6pm historicfranklin.com

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Young Prof. Business Lunch MARS Petcare 11:30am-1pm brentwood.org

Spring Into Action Dinner Embassy Suites 6pm AVA Vintage Champagne & graceworksministries.net

Chamber Monthly Breakfast Vanderbilt Legends Club 7:30am-9am greatercoolsprings.com

Young Prof. Connect Mixer Swanky’s Taco 5pm-7pm greatercoolsprings.com

Women2Women Luncheon Franklin Marriott 11:30am-1pm williamson-franklinchamber. com

Vintage Country Music Green’s Grocery 6pm-9pm avintageaffair.org

MMDR Benefit Factory at Franklin 6:30pm-10pm mmdr.org

Women’s Leadership Lunch Boxwood Bistro 11:30am-1pm greatercoolsprings.com

WC Franklin Chamber Mixer Darrell Waltrip Automotive 4pm-6:30pm williamsonfranklinchamber.com

Meet the Vintner Boxwood Bistro 6pm-9pm avintageaffair.org

April 13-15 Bloom ‘n’ Garden Expo WC Ag Expo Park bloomngarden.com An Evening with Friends Brentwood Country Club 7pm-11pm 625.343.8660

“Walk through Jerusalem” New Hope Community Church 10am-7pm newhopechurchtn.org

Franklin Farmer’s Market Factory Shed 9am-12pm franklinfarmersmarket. com

Randal McGavock Society Dinner The Fleming Center 6:30pm carnton.org

Sommelier Preview Party Factory at Franklin 5:30pm-7pm avintageaffair.org AVA Main Event Factory at Franklin 7pm-10:30pm avintageaffair.org

Go Red for Women Luncheon Franklin Marriott 10am-1pm heart.org/nashvillegored

Franklin Farmer’s Market Factory Shed 9am-12pm franklinfarmersmarket. com

Main Street Festival Downtown Franklin 10am-7pm historicfranklin.com Grand Opening Mixer & Wine Tasting Workout Anytime 6pm-8pm greatercoolsprings.com

Bridges Golf Scramble Westhaven Golf Club 11am bridgesdvc.org

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Y( )UR sponsored event Chuck & Gabe Hinterman

Vivian Whitley, Andrea & Peyton Powell, Alexa Chapman

The Bedwell Family

Heather, Jamaal, Anna & Audrey Davenport

story & photography by K. York The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2012 Family Food Fest. The family friendly event, held at Independence High School, treated attendees to samples of the great food offered by local restaurants and caterers. Through the event the Chamber wants to promote and encourage the community to support local restaurants and local charities making Spring Hill the best place to be!

Hattie & Chris Karcheski Charles Britt Sr, Jill Rosenberry & Natalie Kiern

Cecilia Shevlin & Hailie Cockran

Jeff, Sara, Bailee & Wesley Boggs 16 Y( )UR | www.yourcommunitymag.com

Rick & Alicia Graham

Carol, Katie Wilhite, Debbie & Mike Denne, Sarah & David Wilhite

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Juan Iruegas, Ellie Estes & Todd Dunning

Kevin & Montinique Brewer, Christian, Ayden & Ixa Dean

Nicole Paschal

Yvette & Landon Meldrum, Jake Lacher, Andy Meldrum

Kenny Young & Judy Hayes

Jessica Clawson & Beka Beck

Jeremy, Julie, Ryan & Trent Pinnix

Rebekah Stephens, Emily & Jacob Rodgers

Linda & Norton Harrison

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Y( )UR event Jon Craycraft, Shereen Hassan, Nick Grandy & Ellie Bloodgood-Grandy

Shawn Aswad, Sally & Marilyn Besasie

Shirley McGrew, Danny Anderson & Ann Little

story & photography by Andrea Davis The Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue inaugural “Dance Your Tail Off Dance-A-Thon” event was held on March 10th at the Bunganut Pig in Franklin. Participants came out with their best moves to raise money for the organization’s rescue mission. Karaoke, hula hoops and The Electric Slide were just part of the fun! Prizes were awarded to teams and individuals. The Snooty Giggles mission is to save dogs from euthanasia in area shelters and place them in foster homes.

They certainly live up to their motto: “Adding Giggles to the Lives of Dogs and their New Human Families...one bark at a time”! For more information go to www.snootygiggles.com.

Riley Sheridan, Ava Beathard, Reagan Sheridan & Payce Beathard

Brandi Woodard & Jennifer Russell

Hilary Adams, Emma Adams, Veena Osborn, Stephanie Pratt, Mazzie & Will Adams

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Waves Art Show

John, Eric & Gina Wilson

story & photography by K. York

Waves annual dinner and auction benefit event to support “An Artist’s Window” Art Show and Waves Day Program was held at the Embassy Suites of Cool Springs where the crowd was entertained by the Wooten Brothers. Austin Wall received a very special award from his peers at Ravenwood High School recognizing him as Wave’s 1st Homecoming King. The mission of Waves is to help meet the needs of in of individuals in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Peder Jensen, Trey Broome, Drew Hendrix & Chris Paret

Tim & Michelle Stephens, Amber & Josh Morris

Lance, Victoria, Savanna & Alicia Graffam

John & Kelly Oechslin

Kate Towery & Betsy Broome

Ward & Carmen Boone, Daniel & Stephanie Allen Mark Wells, Kathy Davis-Wells, Lisa Davis-James & Jim Anderson

story & photography by Andrea Davis Bagpipes filled the air at this year’s Franklin Main Street Brew Fest held on the actual St. Patrick’s Day. The street was packed with beer enthusiasts donning their best Irish attire. These eager participants tasted more than 50 beers presented by Lipman Bros. and enjoyed this festive event featuring more than 20 shops on Franklin’s awardwinning Great American Main Street. Many Franklin residents and others from around the community make this their St. Paddy’s Day tradition. This continually sold out event is definitely one not to miss!

To find out about this and other Main Street festivals go to www.historicfranklin.com.

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story & photography by Andrea Davis Stylists, model hopefuls, and lots of fans gathered at The Mall at Green Hills to hear what nationally renowned fashion consultant and television star, Tim Gunn had to say about the latest trends. With a personality as colorful as the spring line, Gunn shared his expertise and sometimes brutally honest opinion of the Do’s and Don’ts of what to wear for all body types. After models took the runway in what’s new from Kate Spade, Lucky and Juicy Couture, the audience was able to participate in a question and answer session with Gunn, followed by an after party. Gunn is most known as on-air mentor to designers on the reality television show Project Runway.

The crop pant is not for everybody, just those who are tall.

Un-tucked shirts are only ok on men in shorts or with a tucked t-shirt underneath.

Maxi dresses can only be dressed down. No heels with the Maxi ladies!

Everyone should have a great trench in his or her wardrobe.

If you have the body and are wearing short shorts, pair them with a volume top. Tank tops with short shorts are “vulgar”.

Deep purple is the new black. Navy is also replacing black.

Horizontal stripes are ok. It’s all about the size of the stripe. Not too wide!

Dresses and skirts should not be longer than the lowest part of the kneecap and shorter than two inches above the knee.

Always shop your closet first. You never know what you are missing.

Know who you are, own it, and don’t try too hard!

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With April, we not only get Spring and fresh flowers in our community, but the High Schools also hold their Proms. This is an exciting time of year for many juniors and seniors! With all the new colors and trends this year, prom fashion is nothing short of stylish. YOUR Williamson has partnered up with some of your local businesses to help you dress for Prom 2012. Models Katie Hill, Taylor Knight, Anthony Brayer and Steven Kupecz are all seniors at Independence High School. They are showing off the latests trends for your prom fashion needs. Katie and Taylor show their colorful side with Katie in a bright orange v-neck dress with an adorable yellow clutch to create color blocking paired with a layered chain necklace. Taylor wears the multi colored metallic dress with bold gold jewelry and a gold clutch to match. They also show the classic princess style with fuller skirt gowns in different shades of pink, both with added flare from sequins and silver metallic. Metallics are very in style this season and the silver is really stunning with the pale pink. The sequins paired with tulle make for really fun textures in a beautiful color. Anthony and Steven showcase the classic tuxedo with the splash of color on the vest and ties. This year, bold colors are in and these guys are not afraid to show that off!

Gentlemen can match their dates dresses, or go with a stand out bright color of their choice.

Thank you to Belk Department store of Cool Springs Galleria for the gorgeous gowns, jewelry and clutches, Men’s Warehouse in Cool Springs Galleria (upstairs near Sears) for Steven’s tux and Street Tuxedo of Franklin, TN for Anthony’s tux. Go see them to get your look for this year’s prom!

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Marty Johnson, Linda Johnson, Linda Stone & Margie Sparks

Rogers Anderson, Becky Anderson, Norman & Carole Urmy

photography by Carrie Drury For one night only, the area’s best chefs unite to raise money for United Way of Williamson County and its partner agencies.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center presented Taste of Williamson at Cool Springs Galleria with plenty of help from the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce, featuring samples of favorite creations from restaurants, caterers and hotels. Ticketholders met chefs, tasted foods and enjoyed musical entertainment as they strolled from station to station. Proceeds from this event support programs that create opportunities for a better life for all in Williamson County.

For additional information, please contact United Way of Williamson County at 615-771-2312.

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Chris Carlisle & Bill Castleman

Kristie Williams, Stephanie Sullins, Jenny & Craig Ciali

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Music Country Grand Prix The Tractor Supply Company $35,000

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A premier equestrian show jumping competition featuring top riders and horses f rom across the nation.

Tractor Supply Company Presents

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Time: Gates Open at 3:30pm • Competition Begins at 5 pm Cost:

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Location: Brownland Farm • 1155 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN.

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Sponsored by: The Beaman Foundation

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Kellie Buckley, Rufus Bagsby, Maggie Buckley, Madi, Bart & Kay Bagsby

Joey Davis, Judy Hayes, Charles & Joan Van Rysselberge, Tom Lawrence

Joe & Deanna Budd, Cathy Holland

Annual Awards Banquet of the Chamber story & photography by K. York

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The annual awards banquet of the Williamson County Franklin Chamber of Commerce was held at the Marriott Hotel in Cool Springs.

It was an evening of recognition and gratitude for those business and professional leaders who have helped make Franklin and Williamson County the attractive and alluring community it is today. Rufus Bagsby, Julian Bibb and Ron Shuff were honored as “Business Legends” for their many outstanding contributions to the community. Chamber President, Nancy Conway and other Board members were also recognized for their exceptional dedication and hard work. Attendees enjoyed hearing from Charles Van Rysselberge, current consultant for Unification of all three Williamson County Chambers as well as a national expert of Chamber of Commerce, as this year’s guest speaker.

Carey McGowan & Andrea Hooper

Charles Sargent, Pam Stephens, Chris Stephens & Nancy Sargent

Rita Weekes, Lynn Gore & Linda Crockett Jackson Stephanie Coker & Mary Mills

Roy Barker, Donna O’Neal & Derby Jones

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Max Stephenson Jr, Andy & Jan Marshall & Bob Sarratt

Betty & Joe Willoughby

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Judith Hodges & Jan van Eys

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story & photography by K. York It was the celebration of ‘the Promise’ Old Hollywood style at Liberty Hall. The fundraising event for Miriam’s Promise honored Dr. Jan Van Eys for his continued support and advocacy for the precious population the agency serves. Miriam’s Promise ensures the well being of children in providing pregnancy, parenting and adoption services.

Featured artist W. Michael & Madonna Bush donated 50% of their sale proceeds and there were many silent auction items to bid on. It was an evening of fine dining and dancing to the Kadillacs celebrating the joy of life.

Bob & Missy Porter, Brian & Julia Todd

Brenda Boon & Jane Shoun Diana Meade, Mary Hutler, Jennifer Malinowski & Michelle Kang

Ed Nash & Kim Fredrickson

John & Marcia Fraser Timothy Leslie & Regina McCrary

Kevin & Shannon Sumner

Rubye Torrey & Hettie Stuart

Ron York & W. Michael Bush

Sarah Wiggers & Dustin Whitaker

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Bridges Domestic Violence Center serves women, men and their children affected by domestic violence, ensuring a safe transition to successful independent living through education, intervention and case management.

Bridges Domestic Violence Center is the only domestic violence shelter in Williamson County. The not-for-profit organization is dedicated to assisting victims of physical, mental and sexual abuse. If you have experienced domestic violence or your children have witnessed domestic violence, they recognize that the decisions you face are difficult ones. Their role is to provide a safe place for you to make those decisions and to regain control of your life. Bridges provides a 24-hour crisis hotline staffed by people who can help immediately, an outreach support group and shelter at an undisclosed location. Their programs do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, class, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or marital status. Their services are supported by local law enforcement officials, government grants, corporations, foundations and individual contributions. Bridges is a member agency of United Way of Williamson County. Their staff and volunteers are dedicated to the belief that no man, woman or child, under any circumstance, should be subjected to domestic abuse.

There is an amazing event coming up that will benefit this great organization. The Third Annual Celebrity Golf Scramble Benefiting Bridges Domestic Violence Center will be held on April 30th at Westhaven Golf Club. Registration for golfers and lunch will be at 11am with a scheduled shotgun start at noon. This all day event includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, goodie bags, door prizes, a silent auction, dinner and much more!

This year’s celebrity golfers include artists Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Olympic Ice Skater Scott Hamilton, Billy Greenwood from the WSIX Morning Show, sportscaster Bob Mueller, Titans’ kicker Brett Kern, golf pro Cain Myers, Franklin Mayor Ken Moore and songwriter Keith Follese just to name a few. The presenting sponsor for this event is Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Funds raised with this special annual event will benefit the victims of domestic violence in our community. What a fantastic way to support such an amazing organization in our community. Even if you are not a golfer, come out and support Bridges and enjoy the day.

For more information on sponsoring this event or for more information on the services Bridges provides, volunteering, or donating go to www.bridgesdvc.org.

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Come see us for your prom needs!

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photography submitted New Hope Academy hosted their annual banquet on March 13th to raise money for the NHA scholarship fund. This year’s event, entitled “Step Into Our Doors - A Vision of Artful Learning,” was held in Liberty Hall at The Factory. After a warm welcome from Headmaster Stuart Tutler and opening remarks from Marsha Blackburn, over 300 guests were treated to dessert, while enjoying a glimpse into the life of NHA with on onstage performances. Teachers, students and administration spoke in response to each topic portrayed. The much appreciated generosity of the attendees made the banquet a heartfelt success. For more information about New Hope Academy go to www.nhafranklin.org.

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Easter & Mother’s Day Susan Smallwood, Ed & Edwina Temple & Stuart Tutler

Keith & Kim Hays

Simply. Good. Food.

Brunch hours 10am-2pm reservations only

Dan & Paige Pitts, Marsha & Chuck Blackburn

Justin Galloway, Emily Ring, Lonnie Cochran & Patti Kelly

Linda & David Young

Robbin Davis & Rodney Robertson

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THE GRANDE DAME OF FRANKLIN photography by Caitlin Daschner, story by Shelly Robertson

Anyone who has driven west down 96 out of downtown Franklin, passes by the expansive iron gate, the green sloping lawn, pond and fountain. The imposing brick columned showplace is known as Magnolia Hall. This local treasure has graced the pages of Southern Living, National Geographic, Antique Magazine, Classic America by Wendell Garrett and various other local publications. Adding to its colorful history; actor Sylvester Stallone lived here while filming the movie, “Rhinestone.�

Magnolia Hall is a timeless beauty and an impeccable example of a classic Italianate architecture.

Built in 1840 by William S. Campbell, this truly southern mansion has maintained much of the original structures or their remnants throughout the years, including a guest house converted from the original kitchen and connected to the mansion via a covered breezeway; a stone building constructed out of the original slave-built stone fence; a garage and tool house built around the original smoke house; a small barn with tack room; and a spring house.

Other more modern features include the painted board fencing with three-wrought iron gates, two antique and one reproduction; imported statuary; a spring fed lake and fountain; a kidney-shaped pool and stone patio.

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The impressive structure has many unique features on the interior as well. A full size storage attic or trunk room is accessible by permanent stairway from the second floor level. A cupola with widow’s walk and wrought iron railing rests in the center of the roof. Identical twin stairways rise majestically from the central hallway to the second floor. The central hallway is about 12’ x 50’ and extends the entire depth of the home. There are two matching parlors, a state dining room, powder room and bedroom with bathroom on the first floor. The second floor has a 12’ wide full-length hallway with built-in bookcases, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are eight fireplaces in the home.

One could lounge all day on the double-decked verandas enjoying the in town but seemingly in the country view. The windows and doorways of the home are gently arched with solid zinc cornices. A covered brick porch extends the full length of the rear of the one-story wing, while a stone patio lies across the front extending off the kitchen and breakfast room. Magnolia Hall has the original pine and poplar floors. Beautiful lighting adorns much of the house including the entrance hall featuring three matched English early 19th century Waterfall crystal chandeliers. The parlors have matching antique French bronze and crystal chandeliers and the state dining room has an antique French crystal chandelier. Other chandeliers include an antique French Empire bronze in the upstairs hall. The hall and principal rooms on the main floor also feature massive crown molding and medallions.

Nationally known decorator, Mark Garrett, restored the home in the 1970’s and it was the location of the very first Heritage Ball in Williamson County.

Current owner and local realtor with John M. Green Realty, Ann Inman, moved to Williamson County in 1977 and fell in love with the historic Magnolia Hall after having lived in a contemporary home. She and her children, Dixie, Hooper, Tina and Jan enjoyed life in this seemingly magical 38 Y( )UR | www.yourcommunitymag.com

place when they were growing up and carry fond memories of the eleven doors to come in and out of! No locking doors back then! As well as sliding down the central hall staircase rails and celebrating holidays with family and friends numerous times over the last 35 years. There are now wonderful Easter egg hunts and indoor golf in the central hallway for the grandchildren!

Ann has collected many beautiful antiques and other treasures over the years which fill this lovely structure with both a homey and historic ambiance. The property is certainly one of the most unique in Franklin sitting on one of the largest tracts of land within town. Despite its grand feel upon approach and from afar, this home has been anything but cold. Rather, has provided a wonderful, warm and enthralling place to call home.

The property is currently on the market listed with John M. Green Realty. For more information contact Ann Inman at 615.790.1610.

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The mission of the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association, Inc is to enhance and improve the quality of life in our community through expanded horticultural educational opportunity and volunteerism. WCMGA, Inc is registered as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. and proceeds are used by WCMGA to fund horticultural projects in our community.

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The Williamson County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. (WCMGA) is an organization of about 200 members who share a love of gardening and a desire to have a positive impact in the Williamson County community, located in Franklin, Tennessee.

Master Gardeners currently volunteer for projects that have beautified the Carter House, Carnton Plantation and Harpeth Terrace, along with many more activities. The association also provides grants of horticultural materials to organizations as well as financial grants to organizations, educators and students to further horticulture and related educational pursuits.

They have a monthly meeting that always features an interesting garden presentation, as well as garden outings, field trips and picnics throughout the year. They all have fun swapping plants and ideas, as well as tips from the more experienced of the group.

You can become a Master Gardener by completing the 12-week Master Gardener classes and fulfilling the requisite volunteer hours. The University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service teaches the course held at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, beginning in January and ending in April.

Once you have completed the course work, WCMGA encourages you to join the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. The Williamson County Master Gardeners Association will hold their annual Bloom ‘n’ Garden Expo from April 13th-15th. More than 10 featured gardens and 100 horticultural booths will set up in the 170,000 square foot Williamson County Ag Expo Center. Following the successful 2011 Expo, the 2012 Bloom ‘n’ Garden Expo is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for a variety of plants and gardening products from hundreds of prominent vendors. Speakers and educational workshops are scheduled throughout the three-day event.

A ‘must see’ for casual and serious gardeners alike!

“This is a show for anyone of any age,” states Norm Bright, director of the Expo. “It is so much fun to stroll through these immaculate gardens, take a class, or purchase flowers for the house.”

The Theme of this year’s Expo is “The Green Academy” featuring garden vignettes, as well as garden exhibits and landscapes. Unique gardens will display water features, fountains, stonework and art alongside beautifully selected shrubs, trees and flowers.

“The Green Academy” features many speaker and workshop programs that will not only help your garden stay green but also provide ways for you to help our planet stay green! The Expo’s speakers and workshops are sure to be helpful for gardeners of all skill levels. Presenters are experts in their fields.

The Bloom ‘n’ Garden Expo has received national recognition. The event showcases around 10 featured gardens, 100 exhibit booths of horticultural products, and a series of free lectures on a variety of horticulture and gardening topics. All garden displays, exhibit booths and activities are located indoors at the Ag Expo Park. For more information about The 2012 Bloom ‘n’ Garden Expo, visit www.bloomngarden.com.

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An Evening With Friends, a prelude to Friends & Fashion Friday, April 13 6 p.m. Cocktail Reception 7–11 p.m. Food, Auction and Entertainment by On Call Brentwood Country Club Reservations are $50 per person ($25 tax-deductible).

Friends & Fashion Luncheon and Fashion Show Monday, April 16 Embassy Suites 10 a.m. Shopping Experience and Auction 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Fashions provided by Belk Reservations are $100 per person ($65 tax-deductible).

Register at www.childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org/friendsandfashion or by phone at (615) 343-8660.

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Christie Lassen & Hillary Curtis

Halley Thomas & Renee Kauffman Karla Robinson & Tonja Langis

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Colleen Sauve & Kelly Hite

Tom Moreland, Dennis Beckett, Tony LaFrenier, Jackie Beeler & Lynn Borum

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Angel, Marie & Lilliana

Monique Johnson & Ronza Williams

Jolenia Alexander & Amanda Starr

The Greer Family

Ricardo& Andrea Guenther, Marisol Pac Pacheco & Holly Guenther

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Rachel McBride & Kelly Nash

Shelia Woodall, Chanda Joseph, Erin Williamson & MariRae Mathis

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Local finance and tax planning expert Peniruth Ingram contributes to “Breaking The Tax Code: 2nd Ed.” Peniruth (Peni) Ingram, certified public accountant, recently joined a select group of America’s leading financial professionals to collaborate and co-write the finance book titled, Breaking The Tax Code Second Edition: America’s leading Tax Professionals Reveal Proven Strategies to Legally Minimize Your Taxes and Keep More of What You Earn. The book features advice from financial professionals and experts from across the country. Each author reveals tax secrets and strategies to help people from all walks of life “break the tax code” and keep more of what they earn. Peni Ingram contributed a chapter titled “Home Office Deduction For your Business – Yes! You Can!” On the day of release, Breaking The Tax Code: 2nd Edition reached best-seller status in three Amazon.com categories: Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Planning and Forecasting and Book Keeping.

Peniruth (Peni) Ingram is a certified public accountant who has 26 years of experience working in public accounting firms as a senior auditor and tax expert. She is now using this experience in her own practice doing audit, accounting and tax preparation. She recognizes that in this busy world, there are many business owners who have an expertise in providing goods and services to their customers, but haven’t the time or ability to maintain their financial recordkeeping and are looking for solutions. Reading her book makes it easy to understand basic accounting principles which many small business owners are challenged to learn quickly when dealing with business and tax issues. Peni’s goal overall in her business is to help small business owners in a fair and easy to understand terms. She wants to be a part of your business and help you grow.

During this tax season, this book is a must read for anyone in business or in general for personal tax questions. The experts who authored this book wish to de-mystify the Tax Code for you. They come from many different areas of tax practice. They will relate experiences with their tax practices and add their advice for dealing with the Tax Code and the IRS for your information.

You will be pleasantly surprised at their detail - and you probably will wish to discuss the relevant sections with your CPA/ Tax Accountant or Tax Attorney. We are all aware that tax evasion is illegal, but seeking to minimize one’s income taxes according to the law is totally acceptable per the Supreme Court.

The book speaks to many tax law topics of interest - ranging from those that apply to business people, professionals and divorcees, to those that apply to clergy, home-based businesses and retirement planning - among many others. You will learn from these professionals, and if necessary, you may even want to contact them. All in all, Breaking the Tax Code - Second Edition is educational, entertaining and profitable. And to speak with author Peni Ingram – contact her at 615-364-8035. Peni invites prospects and future clients to call and discuss how she can help them.

After such a successful release Peni Ingram will be recognized by The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™, an organization that honors authors from many of the leading independent best-seller lists. To order a copy of the book, go to http://www.celebritypresspublishing.com/publications/tax-code-2. php About Celebrity Press™: Celebrity Press™ is a business book publisher that publishes books from thought leaders around the world. Celebrity Press™ specializes in helping its authors grow their businesses through book publishing. Celebrity Press™ has published books alongside Brian Tracy, Dr. Ivan Misner, Ron LeGrand, Mari Smith, Kelly O’Neil, Alexis Martin Neely and many of the biggest experts across diverse fields.

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On February 20, Bristol Development held a design industry reception in the O’More Interior Design Department at Lehew Hall in The Factory in Franklin.

The event showcased a preview of Bell Historic Franklin, the city’s newest rental community. Stephanie Moore Hager, designer for the public spaces of the property, gave a brief presentation. Students were given the opportunity to register for discounted rental fees at the new development.

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by Matthew D. Magallanes Being a big fan of SEC basketball I was surprised to run into famed Alabama All American, Jim Farmer at the Artistry Spa Salon in Westhaven Town Center. I was even more surprised to learn that Jim actually owned and operates the upscale venue with his lovely wife, Angelisa. It was no surprise to see Jim surrounded by hip and beautiful people.

During his tenure at Alabama he was an SEC fanfavorite. After going in the first round of the 1987 NBA draft he spent five years under the Pro ball spotlights. Jim later enjoyed a successful stint in Los Angeles, playing with the popular Magic Johnson All Stars and building a very successful modeling career, landing on leading magazine covers such as Men’s Fitness and appearing in seven national television commercials. His handsome good looks and superb physic were in great demand both on and off the court. “After basketball I made my way to Franklin to pursue my lifelong interest in singing.” Upon releasing a well received debut album “Baby Come On” in 2002, Jim was diagnosed with colon cancer. “The experience changed my perspective on everything, as you would expect. I dropped my musical ambitions to be home, get more involved at church and to start my own business right here in the Westhaven Town Center. You, know... to live the small town dream,” says Farmer.

A former Miss Maryland - Teen USA, Angelisa Farmer, had also enjoyed the limelight of pageants, concerts and official appearances. Like Jim, she traded her burgeoning singing career to become a mother and salon operator. “My family was not surprised that I ended up with a salon. My mom says as a child I would disappear whenever she shopped at department stores; always to be found at the make-up counter covering my face with any sample I could reach. It is still a running family

community Y( )UR joke.” Today Angelisa is recognized as one of Nashville’s leading makeup artists for top performers, photographers and adding a special touch for brides-to-be. “Makeup is something I really enjoy. I especially love weddings and proms. It’s fun being part of these exciting events.”

Jim says running a small business is every bit as challenging as playing in the NBA. The work ethic and dedicated teamwork are every bit as important in the Spa Salon as in Pro Basketball. “I’m not a beautician, a masseuse or a stylist. It turns out my core value is really being a coach; moving a diverse team of artists in a direction that satisfies the customer and creates a good work environment.” Angelisa manages the shop when not in makeup sessions. Jim handles operations and bookkeeping and helps to care for their two children James, age 4 and Jorian, age 14. “These days I do much of the parenting and housework, which is fine by me. It is quality time with family that my other career options made impossible. At age 47 Jim is still a jock at heart, playing basketball, coaching the 17-and-under AAU Tennessee Tigers and providing elite personal training to a select clientele. When you visit the Artistry Spa Salon in Westhaven Town Center you can’t miss the 6’4”Jim, who usually dons crimson Alabama logos and the latest Nike sports gear. (Nike still sponsors him.) “My NBA and professional sports pals like to tease me about running a ‘salon’, instead of a ‘saloon’,” he mused. “The jokes are all in good fun, but I tell them they don’t have the guts to run a salon. Sure I liked the spotlight, but there is plenty enough glamour for me at Artistry Salon.”

Artistry Spa Salon is Located at 188 Front Street in the new Westhaven Town Center on West Hwy 96. Visit www.artistryspasalon.com, or www.jimfarmer.com or www.westhaventc.com for more information.

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HARPETH SUZUKI STRINGS OF FRANKLIN SELECTED TO PERFORM AT SUZUKI ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAS CONFERENCE

Battle of Franklin Trust announces ‘Staycation’ classes The Battle of Franklin Trust will hold a series of ‘Staycation’ classes during the month of April for families who will not be travelling over Spring break.

For only $10 per class children will enjoy snacks and experience an educational, entertaining program. On Monday April 2, 2012 children ages 7-14 are invited to ‘The Kitchen Garden at The Carter House’ from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. On Tuesday April 3, 2012 children ages 5-10 are invited to ‘Dandies and Damsels at Carnton Platation’ from 10:00-11:00 a.m. On Thursday April 5, 2012 children ages 5-10 are invited to ‘Biscuits and Butter at Carnton Plantation’ from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

On Friday April 6, 2012 children ages 7-14 are invited to ‘Camp of Instruction at The Carter House’ from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Contact Tara Danley at 615-794-0903 or tara@battleoffanklintrust.org for reservations. The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501 (c) 3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to a greater understanding and enrich the visitor experience of the November 30, 1864 battle.

It’s organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle so as to preserve an important part of the nation’s history. Learn more at www.battleoffranklintrust.org.

Harpeth Suzuki Strings of Franklin recently was selected as one of three studios in North and South America to perform in the International Ensembles concert at the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) Conference in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, May 26, 2012, and the group is launching a $30,000 fundraising campaign to underwrite the expenses for the event. In the international competition that began in spring 2011, applicants from all over North and South America submitted performance videos to the SAA. Harpeth Suzuki Strings, along with studios from New York and Canada, were the only studios chosen from hundreds of entries for the semiannual conference. Dana Meyer, international concert violinist and violist, established Harpeth Suzuki Strings in Franklin in August 2005. Performing at the conference will be 26 students, accompanied by their pianist, Rob Howard, along with Robert Bennett on guitar. Students scheduled to attend will include the following. Those wishing to help support the efforts of the ensemble in their performance may make donations to the Middle Tennessee Suzuki Association, and designated for the Harpeth Suzuki Strings. Harpeth Suzuki Strings is composed of students from ages three to 18, who study the violin and viola under the instruction of Meyer and Auer. The group uses the Suzuki method of instruction, which strives to develop children with beautiful hearts through the gift of music. These children have performed all over Williamson County, and many have traveled across the United States to study at Suzuki institutes. Harpeth Suzuki Strings strives to enrich the community by bringing music and culture to different venues throughout the city. Harpeth Suzuki Strings is located at 1137 Cedarview Lane, Franklin, TN 37067.

For information, contact Dana Meyer, (615) 948-0455 or e-mail cedarview2@gmail.com

HERITAGE FOUNDATION SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR PRESERVATION AWARDS

DAR Good Citizens Recognized at Presidents’ Day Luncheon The four Williamson County Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, John Nolen Chapter, Old Glory Chapter, Sarah Polk Chapter, and Travellers Rest Chapter honored the Presidents of the United States and DAR Good Citizens at the Old Natchez Country Club on February 18, 2012. DAR Good Citizens received a certificate and an insignia pin, a memento of this recognized and honored award. The qualities of a Good Citizen are dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Honoring DAR Good Citizens and honoring the Presidents of this great nation made for a great day of celebration.

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The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County seeks nominations of outstanding historic preservation projects, including rehabilitations of historic residential and commercial structures and new construction that complements the historic character of the community. Award winners will be recognized at the Foundation’s 45th Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards Monday, May 7, 2012, to be held at the Franklin Theatre at 5:30 p.m. Nominated properties will be photographed by the Heritage Foundation, shown in a presentation at the annual meeting and published on the Foundation’s website at www.historicfranklin.com.

You may nominate your own property or nominate

someone else’s property with the owner’s permission.

Nominations are also welcomed that come from friends and neighbors. To receive a nomination form, call the Heritage Foundation at 615-591-8500. It is also available on the Foundation’s website. Applications must be returned to The Heritage Foundation no later than Monday, April 16. The 45-year-old Heritage Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is 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.

29th Annual Franklin Main Street Festival Franklin’s 29th annual Main Street Festival celebrates spring in one of America’s favorite downtown districts April 28 and 29, 2012. Presented by First Tennessee and produced by the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and the Downtown Franklin Association, the weekend event is expected to attract more than 130,000 visitors to a full slate of familyoriented activities, more than 200 artisans and crafters, non-stop musical entertainment and international flavors of more than 20 food vendors. Free entertainment is offered continuously the First Tennessee Stage on the Public Square and a second stage on Fourth Avenue North. There is a Beer/Wine Garden and a collection of some of the area’s finest food trucks on Fourth Avenue South. There will also be a full-scale, traditional carnival at Margin Street and Second Avenue North-the site of the future City of Franklin Bicentennial Park.

The carnival opens earlier than the festival on Thursday and goes through Sunday. The Main Street Festival is produced by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and it division, the Downtown Franklin Association. Proceeds from the event are used to fulfill the mission of the organization. For more information, see www.historicfranklin.com or call 615591-8500.

FRANKLIN ART SCENE FEATURES SEVERAL LOCAL ARTISTS IN APRIL The Franklin Glassblowing Studio on Columbia Avenue will offer live demonstrations of various techniques for working with art glass Friday, April 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as

part part of of the the Franklin Franklin Art Art Scene.

Scene. The The studio studio will will also also feature live music by local guitar virtuoso Regi Wooten. feature live music by local guitar virtuoso Regi Wooten.

Live Live music music will will be be featured featured at at several several Art Art Scene Scene locations locations this this month, month, including including acoustic acoustic blues blues guitarist guitarist Tiger Tiger Gagan Gagan at at Damico Damico Frame Frame & & Art Art Gallery Gallery and and pianist pianist and and vocalist vocalist Lauren Lauren Jane Jane at at Gallery Gallery 202.

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The The Franklin Franklin Art Art Scene Scene features features artists artists and and working working studios, studios, with with exhibits exhibits ranging ranging from from original original art art to to handcrafted handcrafted jewelry jewelry and and mixed mixed media. media. Live Live music, music, wine wine and and refreshments refreshments are are often often available available at at the the twenty-seven twenty-seven locations. locations. For For $5, $5, participants participants can can hop hop on on and and off off one one of of the the Franklin Franklin trolleys trolleys that that make make the the rounds rounds among among the the locations locations during during the the event. event.

To To see see this this month’s month’s participating participating locations, locations, and and learn learn more more about about the the Art Art Scene, Scene, visit visit www.franklinartscene. www.franklinartscene. com. com.

at The Shed at The Factory (located at the rear parking lot). Confirmed vendors to date include: Bear Creek Farms, Puckett’s, Grilled Cheeserie, Blackbird Heritage, Dixie Belle Cupcakes, Riff ’s, Hot Spot, Louisiana Seafood, Smoke Et Al, Hot Spot, and the Sugar Wagon.

Additional vendors may be added and sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses wishing to sponsor the entertainment, the VIP area and more. The event is free to the public and all proceeds raised from the event will benefit the 21st Drug Court so mark your calendars now! The entertainment line-up, final list of vendors and children’s area details will be announced soon. For information on sponsorship opportunities and other ways you can get involved, contact Ondrea Harrison at ondreaharrison@gmail.com. For media sponsorships, contact Amy Gray Kovar at Gray Public Relations at akovar@graypr.com.

Leigh Anne Tuohy keynote speaker for Go Red For Women Luncheon

Bloom Bloom ‘n’ ‘n’ Garden Garden Announces Announces 2012 2012 Expo Expo

The The Williamson Williamson County County Master Master Gardeners Gardeners Association Association has has announced announced that that on on April April 13th-15th, 13th-15th, 2012 2012 more more than than 10 10 featured featured gardens gardens and and 100 100 horticultural horticultural booths booths will will set set up up in in the the 170,000 170,000 square square foot foot Williamson Williamson County County Ag Ag Expo Expo Center.

Center. Following Following the the successful successful 2011 2011 Expo, Expo, the the 2012 2012 Bloom Bloom ‘n’ ‘n’ Garden Garden Expo Expo isis aa ‘one-stop-shop’ ‘one-stop-shop’ for for aa variety variety of of plants plants and and gardening gardening products products from from hundreds hundreds of of prominent prominent vendors. vendors. Speakers Speakers and and educational educational workshops workshops are are scheduled scheduled throughout throughout the the three-day three-day event. event. A A ‘must ‘must see’ see’ for for casual casual and and serious serious gardeners gardeners alike! alike! The The Theme Theme of of this this year’s year’s Expo Expo isis The The Green Green Academy featuring garden vignettes, as well Academy featuring garden vignettes, as well as as garden garden exhibits exhibits and and landscapes. landscapes. Unique Unique gardens gardens will will display display water water features, features, fountains, fountains, stonework, stonework, and and art art alongside alongside beautifully beautifully selected selected shrubs, shrubs, trees trees and and flowers. flowers. The The Bloom ‘n’ Garden Expo, produced by the Bloom ‘n’ Garden Expo, produced by the Williamson Williamson County County Master Master Gardeners Gardeners Association Association has has received received national national recognition. recognition. The The event event showcases showcases around around 10 10 featured featured gardens, gardens, 100 100 exhibit exhibit booths booths of of horticultural horticultural products, products, and and aa series series of of free free lectures lectures on on aa variety variety of of horticulture horticulture and and gardening gardening topics. topics. All All garden garden displays, displays, exhibit exhibit booths booths and and activities activities are are located located indoors indoors at at the the Williamson Williamson County County Ag Ag Expo Expo Park Park in in Franklin, Franklin, TN. TN. The The mission mission of of the the Williamson Williamson County County Master Master Gardeners Gardeners Association Association isis to to enhance enhance and and improve improve the the quality quality of of life life in in our our community community through through horticultural horticultural educational educational opportunities opportunities and and volunteerism. volunteerism. WCMGA WCMGA isis registered registered as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and and proceeds proceeds from from the the Bloom Bloom ‘n’ ‘n’ Garden Garden Expo Expo are are used used by

by WCMGA WCMGA to to fund fund horticultural horticultural projects. projects. For For more more information information about about The The 2011 2011 Bloom Bloom ‘n’ ‘n’ Garden Garden Expo, Expo, visit visit www. www. bloomngarden.com bloomngarden.com

Eat Eat the the Street Street –– Franklin’s Franklin’s First First Food Food Truck Truck Festival Festival held held May May 44

More More than than 10 10 of of the the area’s area’s most most popular popular food food trucks trucks are are coming coming together together on on May May 44 at at The The Factory Factory for for the the first-ever first-ever Eat Eat the the Street Street Food Food Truck Truck Festival.

Festival. In In addition addition to to noshing noshing on on the the varied varied culinary culinary offerings offerings created created from mobile kitchens, attendees will from mobile kitchens, attendees will enjoy enjoy live live music, music, aa children’s children’s area area and and aa special special VIP VIP area area for for sponsors. sponsors.

The The Friday, Friday, May May 44 event event will will be be held held from from 55 –– 99 p.m. p.m.

Leigh Anne Tuohy, inspiration for the book and hit movie The Blind Side,will be the keynote speaker at the Go Red For Women Luncheon on April 27 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.

Dubbed a “warrior princess” by author Michael Lewis in his New York Times number one best-selling book of the same name, Leigh Anne is the matriarch of the Tuohy family, whose life, as chronicled in Lewis’ book, went on to become a record-breaking Hollywood blockbuster that earned more than $300 million at the box office. The role of Leigh Anne in the movie earned an Academy Award for Best Actress for Sandra Bullock. The Go Red For Women Luncheon will draw more than 400 community and business leaders to raise awareness for heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women. It is one of the largest such Luncheons in the nation. The day will include health screenings and fun, interactive educational breakout sessions. For information and tickets to the Go Red For Women Luncheon, visit www.heart.org/nashvillegored. Go Red For Women is sponsored nationally by Macy’s and Merck and locally by Saint Thomas Heart.

FRANKLIN ON FOOT LAUNCHES BIKE TOUR COMPANY Franklin on Foot is on the move again— this time on two wheels. The local tour company will launch Franklin Bike Tours & Rentals on April 1, offering small, guideled bicycle groups and short rentals. Owner Margie Thessin’s decision to expand to mobile tours comes nearly nine years after she founded Franklin on Foot. Since then, a host of tours have surged in popularity. The company will offer two tours from the seat of a bicycle. The Scenic Franklin option will pass through the town’s most historic neighborhoods and coast along the Harpeth River-hugging bike path, taking participants through

news Y( )UR the likes of Pinkerton Park and the O’More College of Design campus. The Civil War tour will pedal to historic destinations such as Fort Granger, the Collins Farm and Rest Haven Cemetery. It will also include tours of the Lotz House and Carter House Civil War museums.

The tours will begin where the bikes are stored: at the rear of Gallery 202 at 202 Second Avenue South. The tours and rentals include 24-speed Fuji—both stepthrough and step-over—cruisers, high-quality helmets, and a basket to store personal belongings. Though the tours will be during daylight hours, each bicycle is outfitted with safety equipment including bells, LED lights and reflectors. Bicycle tours are available by reservations only. To schedule, call 615-400-3808. For more information, visit the Franklin on Foot website at www.franklinonfoot.com.

Students Honored for Art Focused on Poverty Theme Bill Sinclair, Catholic Charities of Tennessee executive director, congratulates Franklin resident Eliza Tarwater, a St. Cecilia Academy sophomore, on her painting, Family Tree, which was judged Best in Show in the 10th - 12th grade category in the local edition of the 2012 Catholic Campaign for Human Development multi-media arts contest, sponsored by Catholic Charities. This year’s contest theme was Put Faith in Action! Uproot Poverty Together. A group of students at Christ the King in Nashville won the Best of Show honors in the 7th-9th grade entry category with their painting/sculpture,Povertree. Both pieces of artwork will move on to national competition.

Leadership Franklin accepting applications for Class of 2012 Leadership Franklin is accepting applications for its 2012-2013 class. Applications may be downloaded atwww.leadershipfranklin.org. Completed applications are due on or before June 1.

Leadership Franklin is a non-profit community leadership organization dedicated to educating, informing and empowering leaders to improve the quality of life in Franklin and Williamson County. Participants meet once per month for eight months, for a series of classes aimed at presenting and analyzing a particularly important segment of the city and/or county. Classes focus on the areas of history, government, business, law enforcement, media, education and quality of life.

Franklin Tomorrow was established as a result of a project developed by participants in Leadership Franklin. Now in its 16th year, Leadership Franklin is funded primarily by business, individual and alumni contributions. Approximately 20 participants are chosen each year based on commitment to the Williamson County community, previous participation in community, civic, or professional organizations, and demonstrated leadership in current or previous positions. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Paula Harris at 615-252-4312 or by email at Paula.Harris@bwsc.net

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