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Anna Robertson editor-in-chief

Amy T. Hebden marketing & sales consultant

Caitlin Daschner creative director

Kayla Bybee graphic design

Erin Johnston marketing & sales consultant

Phil Cobucci web master/ digital strategist

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Dear Readers, I am excited as I write this letter because there is so much excitement in the air here at at YOUR Community Magazines!

Our first publication, YOUR Williamson, continues to grow monthly in staff, advertising, coverage, circulation and distribution. Every month I feel like we have turned another corner; crossed another bridge. We are always learning, always wondering; how to do it better; how to do more? Most of us here have been in magazine publishing or advertising for a while now, but still, when you start something yourself; it always feels like an adventure – daily! As we get closer to our year anniversary, I feel blessed every day to have the privilege of making my living by giving back something worthwhile to the community. At least we hope we are worthy of that statement because we try very hard to participate in activities in the community and offer exposure to the wonderful organizations here in Williamson County with every page of YOUR Magazine. After all, this is our home too and we are invested in YOU and YOUR community and it is important to us that our readers, our clients and our community know that we are a lot more than just a tag line or slogan.

I hope everyone has recovered from the holiday cleanup and is embracing the remainder of winter as I am – with excitement and a sense of ‘let’s get some stuff done this month’! February is a special month to honor Black History, to celebrate our Valentine’s and to promote HEART awareness. With heart disease a huge reality in my own family, I encourage everyone to get in the know about ways to maintain a healthy heart and most importantly, know the warning signs and risks for heart attack. As my family has seen more than once in recent years – seconds – literally – matter.

Education is key. Go to www.heart.org for more information on this very important subject.

YOUR Williamson is preparing for a very busy February in a social way too! Lots going on this month! We proudly support upcoming events including the Mardi Gras Ball February 11th benefiting My Friends House; Brightstone’s Music That Touches the Heart on February 22nd and Three Blind Vines put on by the Next Generation of the Heritage Foundation on February 24th. Check out event information online at www.yourcommunitymag.com and learn more about these organizations and make sure to attend not only for a great cause but also for some of the most fun parties in town!

Speaking of websites – please continue to visit ours as we make changes every week, adding more information, more features and soon online shopping and service guides, expanded editorial and as always event photos and the online magazine. LIKE us on Facebook and make sure to enter our weekly contests and sign up for our weekly eblasts with all the news on events and community happenings here in the WC! Shelly

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

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February 2012 Volume I - 8

Women2Women Luncheon

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Baden-Powell’s Beads Book Signing

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Chocolate & Blues Networking Event

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La Bella Notte

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SAP Presentation

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A Fashion Affair

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Powderpuff Fundraiser

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Next Generation Mixer

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The Pink Gala

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Valentine Gift Guide

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Belk Fashion Tour

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featured event: music that touches the heart

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community partner: american heart association

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your taste: tabor luckey

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your look: three blind vines

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YOUR florist for Valentineʼs Day flowers, deliveries and special surprises!

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Eileen Pankake, Naomi Drake, Jessica Caver, Dana Cottam & Lindsay Barrett

Ashley Perkins, Susan Minor & Julie Miller

Women 2 Women Pam Von Ehr & Candy Donegan

Story & photography by K. York The Marriott Cool Springs Lorraine Restaurant is where you can connect with members of the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber for the Women 2 Women networking group. As part of the Chamber, this group is dedicated to providing leadership that promotes and maintains the quality of living that makes our community the place to be. Last month’s guest speaker was Judge Denise Andre. Guests and future members are welcome to attend and can make reservations for upcoming events. Go to www.williamson-franklinchamber.com.

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Pam Fithian & Kathy Danner Jeannie Rose & Tamika Brown

Calveta Burger & Areeda Stampley Hally Thomas & Renee Kauffman

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Book Signing

Becky McCord & Suzanne McCampbell

Arnette & Greg Zapel

Story & photography by K. York Author and well known orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Paul Parsons, signed copies of his new book ‘Baden-Powll’s Beads’ at Vanderbilt Bone & Joint Clinic. The crowd was treated to a slide show and brief introduction to the Zulu Beads. ‘The Zulu Beads’ is the first book of the Bead Series. Dr. Parsons was surprised by his wife, Susan, when she presented him with silver replicated Zulu Beads.

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Chocolate Blues & Business

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Networking Festival Story & photos by Amy Hebden Chocolate Blues & Business held their area networking festival at the Factory of Franklin on January 24th. The purpose of Chocolate Blues is to bring decision makers together in a fun and productive environment. The directors for our area are Regina Hoover & Jennifer Martin and they have both made this event a true success.

The goal is to grow your professional network and to connect you with hundreds of like-minded professionals in one day. Chocolate Blues features a business expo, open networking, door prizes, on the spot appointment setting, ice breakers, networking games, round table workshops, a giant business card exchange, business coaching, brainstorming circles, book signings, media mixers, blues music and of course, chocolate treats! The size of Chocolate Blues varies from city to city. Events can draw crowds from 500-2000 professionals. No matter what the size of the event, Chocolate Blues is never lacking in high-quality, solid business connections. For more information visit their website at www.chocolatebluesandbusiness.com.

Vickie Cummings, Rebecca Way & Chaerea “Chae� Denning John McKay & Bob Coan

Rebecca Dorton

Tera Keyom & Whitney Blomberg

Angie Richardson, Sandy Hill & Kaye Whitener

Jeff Senters & Jim Smith

Allison Glasgow, Peggy Walts & Casey Clark

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Nancy Gregg, Anne Saint & Keith Gregg

Anita Cash, Lauren Greenwood & Carol Horrar

Nancy Coleman & Andy Valentine Randy Williams, Kristin Murphy & Kira Florita

Anne Shepherd, Ed & Betty Thackston

La Bella Notte photography by Andrea Davis The Nashville Opera Guild’s annual black-tie celebration, La Bella Notte, was held in January at the Hilton Downtown Nashville and was a benefit for the Nashville Opera’s education and outreach program.

Guests enjoyed a gourmet four course Italian meal, wines, live music and a silent auction. The theme, Viva Venezia, showcased the beauty of Venice. Live music was provided by the talented young singers of Nashville Opera’s Mary Ragland Young Artist Program, accompanied by the Opera’s own Amy Tate Williams at the grand piano. For more information on the Nashville Opera, go to www.nashvilleopera.org.

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Kay and Walter Lany

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Jane Martin, Pamela Marlette, Carol Horrar & Julie Aaron

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Hunter & Kara Gee, Kathleen & Eddie Pearson Carol Penterman, Debora Glennon & Carol Horrar

Shelby Adams & Jessika Poirier

Guy & Kimberly Stanke

Stephanie & Keith Blakeley Thayer Wine, Carolyn & Gary Schott, Kay Kretsch

Melody & Warren Schubert, Shelley Paige

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Y( )UR charitable self traced back to the 1850s and beyond from Williamson County Records. The family for this year is the Otey family, of which many descendants are still living in Williamson County today. Immediately following the program, there will be music and dancing by Julius Fisher and the Genius Band until 11:00 p.m..

African American Heritage Society The Black Tie Affair The African American Heritage Society will be hosting its 11th Annual Black Tie Event on Friday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Cool Springs. The first “Black Tie Affair” was held on February 1, 2002, in celebration of the opening of the McLemore House Museum, which was the home of former slave, Harvey McLemore, who built the home as a free man. The Black Tie Affair is an opportunity to support the McLemore House Museum and the African American Heritage Society and its mission to chronicle the lives and contributions African Americans have made in our community and share in the recognition of those individuals, as well as to have fun and socialize with supporters and with community. This year’s event is sponsored by The Factory, HCA Tri-Star and Williamson Medical Center. Social hour for the “Black Tie Affair” begins at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar as guests begin arriving to mix and mingle and renew old acquaintances.

The program begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Annual awards will be presented to individuals in six categories, education, business, civic, communication, religion and organization. Sponsors will be recognized and given awards also and a special award will be given to the descendants of Grant Luster Sr., in recognition of their Century Farm designation. This designation is given by the Tennessee Century Farms Program to families who have owned and farmed the same land for 100 years or more. The 80-acre Luster tract was purchased by Grant Luster and his wife, Anna, in November 1906. Another segment of the program is to give awards and certificates to a Pioneer Family in Williamson County. To receive this designation the family roots have to be

The African-American Heritage Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts pertaining to Williamson County African American culture and increase understanding and appreciation of our heritage for future generations.

The Harvey McLemore House is located at the corner of Eleventh Avenue North and Glass Street in the subdivision of Hard Bargain in Franklin. Ex-slave Harvey McLemore purchased four lots in Hard Bargain in 1880. He built one of the first residential dwellings in the subdivision. The home served as a model of community development in Hard Bargain, the first subdivision of its kind in Franklin - a black middle class neighborhood of teachers, carpenters, masons and farmers. During an age where very few homes purchased by former slaves remain in existence, it is quite remarkable that the McLemore House is still standing. Also remarkable is the fact that from 1880 until 1997, a member of the McLemore family maintained ownership of the homestead.

After surviving 117 years and at least seven generations of the McLemore family, the house was sold in 1997. For additional information, go to www.carnton.org.

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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 Street Tuxedo Studio Gaven Tennessee Commerce Bank The Tin Roof Woodhouse Day Spa Zeitlin & Co. Realtors

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Ground Hog Day

High Hopes Night at Chik-fil-A Chik-fil-A of Cool Springs 4pm-8pm

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

Black Tie Affair Embassy Suites 6pm-11pm 615.794.6029

Daddy’s Little Princess Ball Longview Rec Center 7pm 615.302.0971

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Winterfest Songwriter Event for American Heart Association 3rd and Lindsley 6pm

Young Professionals “FOCUS” Lunch Four Points Sheraton 11:30am-1pm

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Mardi Gras Ball Krewe Party Cajum Steamers 6pm myfriendshouse.org HeART to Heart “After Dark” Embassy Sweets 6pm uwwc.org

HeART to Heart Luncheon Embassy Suites 10:30am uwwc.org

Couture Dreams: An Evening of Philanthropy, Friends & Fashion Wedding 101 6:30pm-8:30 pm

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

Valentine’s Day

Starting Feb 13 The Battle of Franklin Trust Sesquicentennial Events Carnton Plantation and The Carter House. battleoffranklintrust.org

Feb 18-19 Texas Guitar Show Factory at Franklin 10am-5pm texasguitarshows.com

Daddy’s Little Princess Ball Fairview Rec Center 6:30pm 615.799.9331 Member Connect!

Leads Exchange Brentwood CS Chamber Office 12pm-1pm brentwood.org Fat Orange Tuesday Brentwood Country Club 6pm williamsonvols.net

Feb 26-29 Reruns are Fun Consignment Sale Factory at Franklin rerunsarefun.com

BGA Songwriter’s Night Franklin Theatre 8pm battlegroundacademy.org Mardi Gras Ball Embassy Suites 6pm myfriendshouse.org

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Historic stARTS Art Class Carnton Plantation 10am carnton.org

High Hopes Strings & Stories Wedding 101 6:30pm highhopesnash.org

BrightStone’s Songwriter’s Night Factory at Franklin 5:30pm-9:30pm brightstone.org

Greater CS Chamber Business Leads Exchange New York Life 7:30am-9am

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Three Blind Vines Factory at Franklin 6pm-9pm threeblindvines.com

Franklin Farmer’s Market Factory Shed 9am-12pm factoryatfranklin.com An Evening with Lady Luck Andrews Cadillac 7pm-10pm brentwood.org

WC-Franklin Chamber Membership Luncheon Franklin Marriott 11:30am-1pm 615.794.1225

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Helping Adults with Special Needs

CONCERT & WRITERS NIGHT

MUSIC THAT TOUCHES

THE HEART A 10th Anniversary Celebration benefiting BrightStone, and featuring

AMY GRANT TRACE ADKINS Hosted by Laura Hill

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin 230 Franklin Road

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Limited Seating RSVP by February 13 More Info: call 615.790.4888 Email: info@brightstone.org or Visit www.brightstone.org

Dinner and Concert $125 per person Table of Eight $1000 Patron Table $2500 Sponsor Table $5000

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Trace Adkins is one of Country music’s most versatile and accomplished entertainers. His instantly recognizable baritone has earned 30 charted singles and 15 Top Ten hits gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums with total sales surpassing 10 million. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Adkins was raised on Country and Gospel and is known as a traditionalist who speaks his mind and honors the past. Trace Adkins’ tenth studio album, PROUD TO BE HERE, features the Top Ten hit, “Just Fishin’” and latest single, “Million Dollar View.”

The album was released on August 2, 2011 on Show Dog - Universal Music and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Album Chart.

Tickets to “Music That Touches the Heart” include dinner, a concert featuring many songwriters in addition to Amy Grant and Trace Adkins, and access to a silent auction with over 100 items. Price per person is $125; tables of eight can be purchased for $1000. Patron Tables are available for $2500 and Sponsor Tables are available for $5000. Seats and tables can be purchased online at brightstone.org, by phone (615-7904888), and through the mail (P.O. Box 682966, Franklin, TN 37068). Seats and tables can be purchased through February 13 or until space is filled.

BrightStone is a resource in the community providing job training and employment opportunities for adults who are developmentally disabled. If you are interested in learning more or have any questions regarding “Music That Touches the Heart”, please contact Tina Majors, Director of Fund Development, by phone at 615-7904888 or by email at tina.majors@brightstone.org. To learn more about BrightStone, visit www.brightstone.org.

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BrightStone’s 10th Annual Music That Touches the Heart BrightStone’s 10th Annual “Music That Touches the Heart” benefit will feature performers Amy Grant and Trace Adkins. The dinner, concert and silent auction will be held in Liberty Hall at the Factory at Franklin on February 22, 2012. “Music That Touches the Heart” is a yearly benefit that features outstanding performers in an intimate setting. Funds raised through ticket sales support BrightStone’s adults who live each day with developmental disabilities.

Amy Grant has been writing songs, recording and performing music for over 30 years. Signed to her first record deal at age 15, Amy has sold over 30 million records and has had several radio hits including “Baby Baby,” “Next Time I Fall,” “Every Heartbeat,” and “House of Love.”

She has won 6 Grammy Awards, numerous Dove Awards, has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and has been awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For her steadfast support of her community, Amy and her husband Vince Gill were named 2011 “Tennesseans of The Year” and also awarded with the Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award.

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Vince & Wendy Dunavant, Jenny & Jim Cross

Loren Zumbach & Caroline Butler Charlotte Geraughty, Martie Pratt & Tina DeBoer

The Solomon & Bell Families

Kathy Sauder, Tracie Dykus & Wendy Dunavant

SAP Presentation Story & photography by K. York

Wesley McFarland & Logan Tucker

Tim Ledman & Tyler Berry

SAP Sorority held their black tie 2012 Annual Presentation at the Loveless Barn in January. Founded in 1958, the high school sorority has a tradition of community service. Ninety senior, junior and sophomore members were introduced to the crowd as dedicated officers, members and pledges. These young women not only perform hundreds of hours of community service, but also raise money for charities in Williamson County. This year’s charities included New Hope Academy and Mercy Children’s Clinic who received donations at the presentation.

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The Heart Gala and Honorees The American Heart Association has named three Heart Gala Honorees to be recognized for their significant impact in the field of cardiovascular disease and stroke in Middle Tennessee. They will be honored at the 2012 Nashville Heart Gala on February 11.

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The Heart Gala Honorees are Keith B. Churchwell, M.D., Thomas L. Herron, FACHE and William S. Stoney, M.D. Dr. Churchwell is Associate Professor of Medicine and Radiology and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute. He is a member of the American Association of Nuclear Cardiology, the Institute of Molecular Imaging, the American Society of Echocardiography and a fellow with the American College of Cardiology. He earned his A.B. degree in biology from Harvard University and his M.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. Churchwell has been named to the list of “Best Doctors” by the Best Doctors in America and Best Doctors list by Castle-Connolly since 2001. He is vice president of the American Heart Association Greater Southeast affiliate board of directors.

Herron has served as Chief Executive Officer of Centennial Medical Center since January 2006. He has more than 30 years of experience in hospital administration and prior to being named CEO at Centennial Medical Center, he served as CEO at Largo Medical Center for 10 years.

A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, he earned his bachelor’s degree in English and pre-medical studies and a master’s degree in healthcare administration and public health administration from the University of Oklahoma.

Dr. Stoney is a pioneer in the field of cardiovascular medicine. He helped establish cardiac surgery services at Saint Thomas Hospital in the 1960s and in 1968 he performed the first coronary artery bypass graft in Tennessee.

Stoney was president of the medical staff in 1985-86 during which time Saint Thomas Hospital performed the State’s first heart transplant. In 1995, Stoney retired after 33 years of practice. He served more than 30 years as a professor of surgery at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, which established the William S. Stoney Chair of Cardiac Surgery in his honor. Currently he is an honorary member of the Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery at Saint Thomas. Stoney earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at the University of the South and his medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His published works include more than 60 articles and the book Pioneers of Cardiac Surgery, published in 2008.

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The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Funds raised at the Heart Gala go to research, education and community health initiatives to fight the No. 1 killer of men and women.

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A Fashion Affair Story & photography by K. York The Fifth Annul “A Fashion Affair” featured the dance wear couture of Randall Christensen, the 2006 Emmy Award winning designer of television’s Dancing With The Stars. The stunning designs worn by Stacey Kebler & Edyta Sliwinska along with other glamorous designs of seasons two through twelve, decorated the runway in Jamison Hall.

Janna Landry was the emcee for the evening, and A Vintage Affair awarded Mr. Christiansen with the first annual Award for “Excellence in Design” which was presented by Mayor Ken Moore, our very own winner of Dancing with the Nashville Stars. It was a fun and truly enchanting evening celebrating the 12th Anniversary of this charitable event.

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candies with one word phrases, hundreds of heart shaped boxes filled with an assortment of chocolates, and one of the busiest nights in the restaurant industry.

Yes! Valentine’s Day is coming up quick.

Planning the perfect night for your loved one should not be stressful or something you are not looking forward to. Along with the jewelry, candy, flowers and cards, the food should always be the focal point of the day. When creating that perfect meal or menu for Valentine’s Day, I always try to incorporate foods that are familiar to my guests and loved ones, but put modern twists on them. I also integrate not only foods that are in season, but foods that stimulate your nervous and circulatory systems.

The food we consume has a direct impact on our life, affecting our hormones, brain chemistry, energy and stress levels. Oysters are probably the food most associated with being an aphrodisiac, and most people are conscious of the fact they increase your sexual desire. Oysters are thought of as an aphrodisiac because of their high zinc content. Also, asparagus, avocados, bananas, and basil are all great sources of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, thiamin and folic acid, which help to promote a healthy mind and body.

Now on to the most important food for Valentine’s Day, CHOCOLATE. Pure chocolate is the king of natural aphrodisiacs. Chocolate contains many feel-good chemicals, most important phenylethylamine, the “love chemical,” which releases dopamine in the pleasure centers of the brain.

Phenylethylamine is said to help the feeling of excitement, attraction and euphoria. Chocolate is also known to promote a sense of well-being and relaxation.

It is easy to sit here and read about what you should eat and why you should eat it, but the fun part is bringing all these ingredients together and creating a one-of-a-kind experience on that special day. So after all the “big” words and facts, I have put together a special Valentine’s Day menu for Bria Bistro in Bellevue that incorporates as many of these ingredients as possible.

Starting with…

Wood-fired flatbread with herbed roasted garlic butter, grilled pineapple, avocado roasted corn habanero relish, lemon vinaigrette mixed baby greens, and topped with fried oyster

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Barrel cut all natural filet mignon, brown butter poached lump crab meat, red wine tarragon béarnaise, grilled white asparagus, and a twice baked ricotta potato Pan seared halibut, spicy melon vinaigrette, micro green salad, and oven roasted vegetable risotto House made potato gnocchi, fire roasted red and yellow peppers, caramelized fennel, and sweet basil cream sauce poached bay shrimp, crispy prosciutto

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Warm chocolate molten cake with vanilla crème anglaise and chocolate covered berries So whether you are planning on lighting a fire, opening a great bottle of wine and feeding your special someone chocolate-covered strawberries in a bubble bath, or coming to see YOUR community chef at Bria Bistro, make sure you are creating a one-of-a-kind day for that special person in your life.

Love, Chef Tabor Luckey

Watch the smiles bloom!

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Cupid's Special!! Longing for that lovely shine?

Come visit us at Baxter & Company for a Shine Gloss, shampoo blowout and style only $40 (value of $55).

Good through February 29th Call today 615.472.8078

20% off one eight-week visual arts session for ages 3-6 starting in February at The Factory!

Registration is open at http://weelittlearts.com/register/nashville-tn/.

For additional information and class availability contact Ioana at 615.707-0577 or ioana@weelittlearts.com.

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BELK Arlene Goldstein, Fashion Director of Belk Inc., recently visited Belk at Cool Springs Galleria for the 2012 Belk Fashion Tour. Ms. Goldstein discussed the latest fashion trends for spring which definitely incorporate Belk’s motto of “Modern. Southern. Style.” For spring, the top women’s trends are long skirts, striped dresses, boxy tops, colored bottoms, color blocking, wide-leg pants and fashion wedges. In men’s, the top looks are colored bottoms, striped knits, bright plaids and checks, preppie sport coats, flat-front shorts, oxford shirts, novelty neckwear and straw fedoras.

Ms. Goldstein suggests that we “push black to the back” for spring and get ready for a “Re-emergence of Color!”

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Teams Blondes and Brunettes, volunteer coaches, referees, friends and family members all rallied at D1 Sports to kick off the first POWDERPUFF fundraiser for Alzheimer’s awareness. A personal connection to the disease brought this crowd together and everyone in attendance hopes this is only the first of many more games to come raising money and awareness for a cause close to their heart.

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The roaring 20’s have returned to Williamson County, with the 5th Annual Three Blind Vines event Presented by JJ’s Wine Bar. This wine tasting event has a speakeasy theme, making it a hit! Presented by The Next Generation Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, Three Blind Vines is a fab way to get out the pinstripes and fringe. Here we have two board members of Next Generation showing off the anticipated styles for the event. Will Powell, with Franklin Synergy Bank, showcases the signature 20’s era pinstripe suite and fedora hat, which can be rented from Street Tuxedo.

Jessie Myhre, owner of JJ’s Wine Bar, wears the true speakeasy style with a fringed flapper dress, adorned with a strand of long pearls and the feathered headband. Jazz it up even more with some great heels and a feather boa! These two will definitely be ready for the roaring event…

Will you?

Thank you to JJ’s Wine Bar for our fashion shoot location, and thank you to Street Tuxedo for Will’s dashing suit.

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The Pink Gala story & photography by Anna Robertson Did you ring in the New Year in the pink? Guests at The Pink Gala certainly did! The Pink Gala is a New Year’s Eve event that was held at The Factory at Franklin. With dancing, a live and silent auction, dinner and champagne, this colorful event was a fabulous way to ring in the New Year and all for a great cause. The Pink Gala was started by Kelly Spalding in honor of her mother’s 20 plus year battle with breast cancer and to raise funds in her memory to help improve the lives of women in the community who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. To find out more about The Pink Gala, visit www.thepinkgala. com.

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Shelly is a member of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, Soroptimist of Williamson County, 2011 Alumni of Leadership Franklin, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and is and has been involved as a community volunteer with numerous organizations and activities for many years. She has been a member and participated in both the Williamson County-Franklin and Brentwood- Cool Springs Chambers as well as previously serving on the Board of Directors for the Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce. She plans to focus on growing the Chamber membership base and participating in the ongoing unification process in place to merge the Williamson-Franklin, Brentwood-Cool Springs and the Cool Springs Chambers. For more information about the Cool Springs Chamber or to find out how you can become a member – contact Shelly Robertson at 615.771.1071 or shelly@thecoolspringschamber.com.

based company will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, which includes plans for a comprehensive local and regional presence through public relations, advertising, events and promotions. Goo Goo Cluster launched in 1912 at the Standard Candy Company at Clark & First Avenue in Nashville, TN, becoming the world’s first combination candy bar. Founded in 1990, The Andrews Agency is a full-service public relations, advertising and event management firm. The staff shares a passion for food, and represents some of the area’s best food. For more information, visit www.andrewsagencypr.com.

Boys & Girls Club artwork on display at Franklin Art Scene

Cooking Classes for Kids at Olivia Olive Oil Olivia is bringing olive oil to the younger generation.

Recent cooking classes at Olivia Olive Oil have 7 to 12 year olds sipping olive oil from around the world, mixing up their own combinations of flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegars, and creating fun dishes that they get to eat. The classes promote fun and nutritious cooking with the slogan, “Live, Laugh, Cook & Be Healthy!” Olivia’s Young Chefs are making such dishes as pasta salad skewers, mini pizzas, as well as fruit tarts drizzled with chocoloate or blackberry balsamic. The focus is to make everything very hands on to get the kids involved, working together, and teach such skills as problem solving, math and general kitchen skills. Most of the classes are scheduled mid day so the kids can prepare the meal and eat it at their normal lunch hour.

While the kids are taking their cooking class, parents are invited to relax, mingle and do their own tasting at Olivia’s olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar. In the near future a Parents Date Night Kids Class will be offered in the evening, so the kids can cook up and eat their own dinner, while the parents go out. To get more information go to www.olivianashville.com.

Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce announces Robertson to assume role of President The Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce announced that Shelly E. Robertson will assume the role of Chamber President, effective immediately.

Robertson has been an active member of the Williamson County community both professionally and personally for many years. Shelly is the owner of Robertson Media Group, LLC which publishes local, social, community and lifestyle publication: YOUR Williamson and also operates Community Minded Consulting, a boutique consulting service for primarily non-profits and small business which offers marketing, public relations, social media, design and ()

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Franklin Landscape Company Prepares for Nashville Lawn & Garden Show Ryan Manners and Justin Taylor with Willow Branch Landscaping in Franklin review the floor plan for the 2012 Nashville Lawn & Garden Show. Other Williamson County gardening and landscape design companies participating in the show are Nature’s Best and Hewitt Garden and Design Center. They are three of the more than 20 local companies that will create display gardens at the show set for March 1 – 4 at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. The event is the largest annual horticultural show in Tennessee, featuring live gardens, free lectures, 250 exhibit booths, and a floral design gallery. Tickets to the March 1 – 4 event can be purchased online at www.nashvillelawnandgardenshow. com. $1.00 discount coupons for show admission are available at Regions Bank locations.

Artwork from 17 members of the Boys & Girls Club of Franklin will be on display during the Franklin Art Scene this Friday, Feb. 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at O’More College of Design. The 26 Boys & Girls Club portraits, painted by young people ranging in age from kindergarten to college, will hang in Café Eloise on the O’More campus. The College chose the Boys & Girls Club artwork as this month’s featured collection in its Student Gallery, as a means by which to shine some light on the budding talent being cultivated through the organization. The Boys & Girls Club is a nonprofit organization devoted to enabling young people in need to reach their full potential through outreach programs that focus on character development, arts and education, and health. The Club makes the programs available to more than 700 Williamson County youth each year. The portraits will hang in the O’More Student Gallery for the month of February. Some paintings are for sale. The Franklin Art Scene is a monthly art crawl featuring artists and working studios, with work ranging from handcrafted jewelry to antique prints and original art to mixed media and live music. The art crawl is free, and a $5 trolley ticket will carry participants to dozens of art studios and alternative galleries from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information on participating locations, visit www.franklinartscene.com.

Goo Goo Cluster taps the Andrews Agency for public relations, advertising Goo Goo Cluster, LLC has selected The Andrews Agency for public relations and advertising services during its 2012 campaign, announced Lance Paine, executive vice president.

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Ed Silva named to Mid-South Super Lawyers for sixth year in a row Ed Silva, a partner with the Franklin based law firm of Hartzog & Silva, PLLC has been named to the 2011 listing of Mid-South Super Lawyers. Silva was recognized for his work in the practice area of family law. This is the sixth consecutive year Silva has been listed.

Lotz House Releases Historic Book After 10-years of research, the Lotz House is pleased to announce the first book ever written about the Lotz family and home, The Lotz Family: Survivors of the Battle of Franklin.

The book, which was released in late December, is co-authored by Lotz House executive director, J.T. Thompson and Lotz House genealogist Robert Z. Carlisle II. The forward, written by Civil War historian Thomas Y. Cartwright, describes the book as “The story of a family that experienced success, tragedy, heartbreak and war. The family not only endured these trials, but in fact, they thrived. The book was written in response to repeated visitor requests for more information regarding the family. Telling the story of Johann Albert Lotz’s family before, during and after the infamous Battle of Franklin, this non-fiction piece also contains historic photographs of the family individuals as well as the house in historic times. Also included are numerous photos from the Lotz ancestors who just this year donated a hand carved Lotz’ table to its original home in Franklin. The book also highlights the house’s current antique collection, future plans for the museum and the restoration process of the Lotz House before it was reopened in 2008. The book is currently available for $19.99 in the Lotz House gift shop, at Landmark Books in historic downtown Franklin and online at www.lotzhouse.org.

hundreds of individuals working in the nine goal areas which encompass Franklin Tomorrow’s area of work — Business, Community Character, Education, Environment, Government, Growth & Development, Housing, Recreation, and Transportation. Franklin Tomorrow released the outcomes of the 2011 Vision Fair process Jan. 31 as part of its first Breakfast With the Mayors for 2012, held at Rolling Hills Community Church and presented by First Farmers Bank. The refocused goals and strategies to accomplish them were then taken to the public at various locations to seek their input on those which are most important to the future of Franklin. Franklin Mayor Ken Moore and Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson had been briefed on the outcomes and made presentations on how local government views the results and will respond. The Breakfast With the Mayors will be rebroadcast on the city’s FranklinTV channel. Franklin Tomorrow is forming three project teams to further analyze the outcomes and continue tolook for ways to make progress. The project teams will focus on Environment& Recreation; Business & Development; and Transportation. To become a member of a project team, contact Franklin Tomorrow Executive Director Mindy Tate.

The next Breakfast is set for April 17. To learn more about sponsorships, contact Franklin Tomorrow Executive Director Mindy Tate at 794-0998.

Franklin Tomorrow is a nonprofit community organization which seeks to engage the community, foster collaboration and advocate for a shared vision for the future of Franklin. To learn more, visit our Website at www.franklintomorrow.org.

New chamber selects a name, hires consultant; three current chambers to hold joint meeting First Farmers & Merchants Bank crosses billion dollar assets mark for bank First Farmers & Merchants Bank continued its steady growth in 2011 with bank assets crossing the $1 billion mark and Trust and Financial Management Department assets surpassing the $3 billion threshold, bank officials announced today. Additionally, this past Friday, the bank paid its 120th consecutive semi-annual dividend – almost $2 million – to shareholders. All three accomplishments further affirmed the institution’s position as one of the strongest banks in Tennessee. The 102-year-old bank today has 250 employees and 18 branch offices in its seven-county service area. In October 2011, the bank reported nine month income of $5.8 million and total shareholder equity of $111.9 million, which represents critical growth during a difficult economy. During the year, First Farmers also opened a new branch office in the Port Royal area of Spring Hill and broke ground for another branch office in the McEwen development of Franklin’s Cool Springs area, which is scheduled to open this coming summer. Launched in 1969, the bank’s Trust and Financial Management department was the first bank-run trust operation headquartered in a rural Middle Tennessee county. Stephen K. Hughes, senior trust officer, leads a 13-member team that supports the estate, trust, retirement plan, IRA and investmentrelated needs of the bank’s individual and business customers.

Franklin Tomorrow Vision Fair outcomes stress open space, greenways, connectivity Franklin Tomorrow completed a vision process of more than a year in December. The process involved

The transition board guiding the unification of three chambers of commerce in Williamson County announced today three significant initiatives – the selection of a name for the new chamber, the hiring of a transition consultant and the scheduling of a joint meeting of the current chambers to answer member questions about the unification process. The new name of the combined chamber, which is expected to launch at the end of 2012, is the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce. It will bring together the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce, the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce. The slogan for the new chamber is “One Williamson, One Chamber.” The three chambers have scheduled a joint meeting on Thursday, February 16, at 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin Marriott in Cool Springs, which will include a panel discussion on chamber unification. There will also be an opportunity for members to ask questions.

Registration is available through any of the three chambers or their websites and non-members are welcome. The consultant who has been hired, Charles Van Rysselberge, has served as president and CEO of the Charleston, South Carolina Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. He has dual citizenship (American and Belgian) and is a South Carolina Consular Corps member, serving as the foreign trade advisor for the

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Transition Board Chairman Brad Dunn stated how much he appreciates the support and active participation of the three Chamber Presidents- Nancy Conway, Cindi Parmenter, and Shelly Robertson. On July 27, 2011, the boards of directors for the three largest chambers of commerce in Williamson County, announced they had accepted the recommendations of unification task force to work together to form a new countywide chamber of commerce. This decision came after the unanimous recommendation of the joint task force, which had been studying the issue since December 2010. The new Williamson County Chamber of Commerce will provide the business community in Middle Tennessee and beyond a single path to engage, promote and connect with Williamson County.

HeART to Heart After Dark – Sports, Sports and More Sports!

George Plaster, local sports broadcaster legend, is bringing in a first-string panel to discuss “The State of Collegiate Sports.” The panel will include: James Franklin, Head Football

Coach at Vanderbilt, Watson Brown, Head Football at Tennessee Tech, and Rick Byrd, Head Basketball Coach at Belmont. The Patricia Hart HeART to Heart After Dark Event takes place February 9, 2012 at the Embassy Suites of Cool Springs to raise funds for United Way of Williamson County (UWWC) and its partner agencies.

Kick-off time is 6:00 p.m. Guest auctioneer Steve Gill will be on hand to lead a live auction. There will be great tailgate food and beverages. All proceeds go directly into our community to meet needs close to home. Visit www.uwwc.org for more information.

O’More College of Design launches community education initiative O’More College of Design is offering a variety of art and design-based community education courses to the public through a new initiative to be launched in mid-February. Anyone over the age of 16 is invited to participate, regardless of skill level. Courses include Watercolor Fundamentals, an Artist Trading Cards Workshop, Beginning Crochet and an AutoCAD Workshop. Participants should expect a hands-on learning experience from O’More’s leading instructors, and a class environment similar to that of O’More undergraduate courses. “Our campus is a hub of creativity, and we wanted to provide an opportunity for the community to be a part of it,” says Shari Fox, O’More’s vice president of academic affairs. “For someone interested in trying a new artistic medium, it’s a chance to learn from a professional and evaluate whether a full semester course would be valuable.” O’More maintains an enrollment of about 200 elite design students from all over the nation, producing graduates with bachelor of fine arts degrees and passion and expertise that extends past its campus. “Our mission is to prepare students to think critically and imaginatively, to become responsible citizens, and to develop a pattern of lifelong learning,” Fox says. “We can continue to fulfill that mission by igniting new passions and rekindling old ones through the Community Education initiative.” Participants can register online at www. omorecollege.edu, or by calling (615) 794-4254. The registration deadline is Monday, February 6th. Founded in 1970 and located in the downtown historic district of Franklin, TN, O’More College of Design offers bachelor of fine arts degrees in fashion design, interior design and visual communications. To learn more, visit www.omorecollege.edu. () february| Y UR 33

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Owners, Dr. Nicole Zyla-Herrera and her husband Simon, welcomed friends and Chamber members for an open house and demonstration of the “Atlas Orthogonal Technique”, a low force way of restoring body balance and reactivating the body’s natural healing ability at Precision Care Chiropractic in Cool Springs.

The Columbia State Community College Pound’n Ceremony was held January 20th at the new location site for the school, near the intersection of Carothers Parkway and Liberty Pike.

Giles Robertson really loved his cake at his 1st birthday party!

Love is in the air this month, and these two are smitten for each other!

With a giant cupcake and many friends and family, Adalyn Prewitt celebrated her 1st birthday in January!

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