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Avoiding Bad Habit Triggers Franklin Family YMCA

23 Brand New Me Dr. Nedra Jackson

24 Celebrate Healthy Progress Franklin Family YMCA

26 Dental Bliss Dr. Megan Hord

28 The Fountains of Franklin Age Gracefully

31 Health Markets Tom Law

33 Youthful Reflections Dr. Michael Boggess

36 Health & Wellness for Your Pets Veterinary Stem Cell Therapy

38 Don’t Let Exercise Get Your Goat!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 12 Social Secretary

LIFESTYLE

89 Your “Bone” Vivant 18 Beauty Junkie

with Julie Jorgensen 20 Let’s Get Physical with Alison Kanaby 32 Your Best Self

with Connie Haley 58 Interior Thinking

with ReFresh Homes 80 Keeping Score

The Tradition of Archery 82 A Southern Gentleman Is... with Doug Regen 84 Eat, Drink & Be Merry with Whitney Miller 94 Arts & Culture

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In Your Backyard The Great Americana BBQ Festival A Little Something Extra Lavender Dreams Your Charitable Self The Refuge Center Days Gone By with Rick Warwick Your Community Partner Harpeth Conservancy Your Education with Annie Osteen News from Williamson County Schools Your Kids with Ginger Jones Up the Road Holiday World

70 Juneteenth 72 Your Williamson

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Franklin on the Fourth

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Franklin Tomato Festival

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Highballs, Hops & Hydrangeas

78 MADE SOUTH 88 Pets Welcome Launch Party

25 Franklin Family YMCA

Ribbon Cutting 29 Tennessee Senior

Olympics Banquet 32 Sip & Savor at the Station 45 A Midsummer Night’s Dream 50 Blackberry Jam 56 Three Blind Vines

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MONTHLY | Publisher’s Letter

Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Dear Readers, August is always one of the more bittersweet issues for me, as it signals the coming of the end of summer. I think most of us can agree that is sad indeed! Although, there is some comfort in that return to the norm, organized and scheduled days for those of us with children returning to school and normal activities, there is also a sigh of dismay as we realize our lazy days have come to an end.

Well, lazy may be an overstatement. For myself, it feels like summer can be somewhat hectic, chaotic and full of constant if not over-activity!

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

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We hope you enjoy this issue, our annual Health & Wellness issue featuring plenty of content to keep you well and healthy. Health and wellness for me is more than making sure you had your annual physical or you are eating right – it’s about a mental, emotional and spiritual wellness too. In my life, I have found, if my mind and soul are not right, then my entire physical world can be in chaos. So, over the years, especially since I started my own business, I have adopted an inner that voice repeats to me – be positive, be kind, be better, work hard, enjoy people and places, and most of all – love what you do for a living. Thankfully, I do love what I do. See, this isn’t just a job. The team I have the God-given blessing to work with each day, care about you and your community. We believe in our product both as a microcosm of what makes Williamson County incredible,

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As the summer winds to an end, I still intend to savor every single moment of long evenings, fireflies, fresh tomatoes from the garden, barbecues and the swimming pool and I hope you will too! Enjoy August, Williamson County – it may signal the end of summer but with it comes the promise of an always fabulous middle Tennessee fall!

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Raise the Roofs

Harlinsdale Farm | 4:30pm-7:30pm friendsoffranklinparks.org

The sixth annual Friends of Franklin Parks “Raise the Roofs” event promises to be the best party of the summer, including bites from some of Franklin’s most wonderful restaurants, plenty of equestrian-themed entertainment and a polo match to cap off the evening. Guests will enjoy food and drinks, live entertainment and a live and silent auction. All proceeds benefit Friends of Franklin Parks and the organization’s efforts to continually enhance and connect the City’s 16-park system.

Artist Roy Laws painted this Alfa Romeo during our Summer Mixer at Music City Motor Cars! It was auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the Williamson County DUI Court Foundation.

The Great Americana BBQ Festival Harlinsdale Farm | 10am-7pm greatamericanabbqfestival.com

The 2017 Great Americana BBQ Festival looks to grow the inaugural event to 100 competition barbecue teams this year! A car show will be added to the lineup in addition to bourbon, craft beer and barbecue tastings. Craft vendors will be on hand and live music will keep people entertained all day. Patrons will have an opportunity to judge competition barbecue determining the “People’s Choice Champion.” Festival goers can also purchase barbecue cooked by the competitors. It is sure to be a fun filled day for the whole family!

Cheers! We had a wonderful time at the MADE SOUTH Southern Whiskey Society event! #madesouth

Chukkers For Charity

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Chukkers for Charity is an exciting polo match raising funds for Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! and this year’s theme is “Up, Up and Away.”

The event will also feature a vintage car show during half time, a silent auction and tailgating competition. Guests are encouraged to participate in celebrating the theme through the décor of their individual cabana tailgating headquarters. The gates for the event will open at 1pm for tailgaters and 2pm for patrons. The opening ceremony will be held at 2:45pm with the polo match beginning around 3pm. Following the polo match, the Patrons’ Dinner will begin.

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SOCIAL | Franklin on the Fourth Photography by K. York Thousands gathered in downtown Franklin to celebrate Independence Day at the Lions Club’s annual Franklin on the Fourth event. Antique cars lined Main Street, vendors served hot dogs and cold drinks and sold arts and crafts around the Square.

Families enjoyed the kid’s zone with inflatables and pony rides. The music from artists like Jonell Mosser and the Don Adams Band had everyone toe tapping and some folks even dancing in the streets. The festivities downtown wrapped up as the sun was going down so the crowd could make their way to the Park at Harlinsdale for the spectacular fireworks show. For more information on the Lion’s Club, visit franklinlionsclub.com.

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SOCIAL | Franklin Tomato Festival Photography by K. York The 2017 Tomato Festival at the Franklin Farmer’s Market brought tomato lovers out in search of the best tomatoes in Williamson County. Fourteen farms donated 2,800 pounds of home grown tomatoes for the event. This year’s competition was a blind taste test judged by the customers who cast ballots for the best tomato in two categories: Heirloom Tomatoes and Standard Tomatoes. Colbert Farm placed first for the Best Tasting Heirloom Tomato and Norton Family Farm took first place for the Best Standard Tomato. Amerigo Italian Restaurant sponsored the event for the seventh year. For more information on the Franklin Farmer’s Markets and their events, go to franklinfarmersmarket.com.

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COMMUNITY | In Your Backyard

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GREAT AMERICANA BBQ FESTIVAL

BY SARA ARMS

The second annual Great Americana BBQ Festival will take place on August 26th and will include a day of barbecue, tastings and entertainment at Harlinsdale Farm.

The air in Franklin that day will be filled with “the sweet aroma of hickory smoke and simmering.” Guests of the event will enjoy some of the most ‘finger licking good’ barbecue around, prepared by professional pit masters and iron chefs from across the country.

There will be tastings from local distilleries and breweries, a whole-hog smoking contest as well as live entertainment.

The big event of the day will be a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned barbecue competition in which pit masters and iron chefs from all over Tennessee will go pit to pit to earn the People’s Champion award.

There will also be various other food and craft vendors.

The festival is popular regionally because middle Tennessee’s culinary scene is culturally centered on barbecue as a popular style of preparing meat. In addition, giving back to local communities is important to middle Tennesseans as well.

“The overall scope of the event is ultimately the fact that all the proceeds go to the community,” says Nathan Perry, one of the head event coordinators. “I grew up in Williamson County as did several members of our club. We have really strong ties to Franklin and the community and it’s really nice to have an event that goes to the betterment of the overall community.”

The festival is hosted by The Franklin BBQ Society and the Franklin Noon Rotary Club (FNRC). “The FNRC has dedicated

over six decades of service to its community and has distributed more than two million dollars to local charities. FNRC continues to produce The Franklin Rodeo, Williamson County’s longest running annual event, celebrating its sixty-eighth year… Come experience the Great Americana BBQ Festival. It is great barbecue and great fun, all for a great cause,” says Nathan.

Nathan and Devin Gilliam have taken leadership in planning the Great Americana BBQ Festival this year, relying on their experience in planning other larger events such as the FNRC’s annual rodeo, to make the event a success. They had limited barbecue competition experience, but have worked tirelessly and with many other hardworking members of their club to insure it is a raging success! Last year was the first festival, which went so well they decided to continue as an annual event. “Planning this year has been a lot easier than last because we have a template to work off of. Last year it was literally a clean slate,” says Nathan. “We were able to tap into our experience in working the rodeo which gave us the confidence that we would be able to put on the event. We have some great members in the club, there are 115 active members, and there’s a lot of good help and different skill sets,” he says.

“Our goal is for this event to be like our rodeo, where sixty-eight years from now we’re planning another Americana fest. We want to grow it to where it is a fundraiser that raises millions of dollars to go to the community,” says Nathan.

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LIFESTYLE | Beauty Junkie

“EYE” LOVE YOU

BY JULIE JORGENSEN

They’ve been deemed “the windows to the soul.” They come in all shapes and sizes, and in a myriad of colors. To say that our eyes are a precious and essential part of ourselves is an understatement. Seeing as it is Eye Health Month, it’s only appropriate we take a “look” into what’s necessary for gorgeous, healthy eyes.

Y’all probably grew up like I did, hearing your mamas demand that you eat your carrots to help your vision. It turns out they were right, for the most part: the beta carotene found in carrots is converted in the body into vitamin A, which supports the health of our mucous membranes, skin, immune system and eyes! Taking care of our eyes via the foods we eat goes far beyond the whole Bugs-Bunny carrot thing. Salmon, eggs, leafy greens, whole grains like quinoa and brown rice, citrus fruits and berries have all been clinically shown to support and improve overall eye health. Additionally, WebMD suggests upping your intake of calcium, selenium, lutein, zinc and vitamin C to preserve eye health. Omega-3s play a crucial role as well. If you spend a fair amount of your day staring at a computer screen or driving, invest in some eye drops to prevent those orbs from becoming dry. Look for drops that offer lipid-based lubrication, and try not to freak out when you’re administering them to yourself. That’s never a good look.

What you apply onto the delicate skin around your eyes matters, so it’s important to do your research and invest in an eye cream. Yes, I said invest. My experience has always been that with eye cream, the saying “you get what you pay for” applies. Snag a formula that includes caffeine to alleviate puffiness and hyaluronic acid to plump up fine lines and wrinkles and is free of moisture-zapping alcohol.

The Neocutis Lumière eye creams are simply the best I’ve ever tried.

An airtight pump bottle will set you back about a hundred bucks, but will last you a few months and will have you fielding questions like “so where did you go on vacation?”

When it comes to beautification of your precious little eyeballs, it’s all about illusion. Now I don’t mean piling on makeup until you look like a drunken panda - I mean playing with shadows and light. A nude-colored eyeliner pencil applied to the lower inner rims of your eyelids will make your eyes pop like you’ve had twelve hours of sleep.

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Experiment with different hues of mascara: a cobalt blue will make the whites of your eyes look whiter and therefore bigger and more youthful, a deep plum shade makes hazel and green eyes come to life, but nothing makes your eyes stand out like a full fringe of black lashes. Cover Girl Lash Blast and Chanel Le Volume are my all-time favorites. You fair-haired lovelies with blonde eyelashes should stick to brown or a brownish black instead.

Dot a subtly-shimmery pale ivory or gold powder shadow at the inner corners and onto the brow-bones to really take things to the next level.

Invest in eye-makeup remover that won’t irritate your eyes. Bi-Facil

by Lancôme removes any trace of makeup while being sweet to your peepers.

There you have it - a back-to-basics rundown of what you should eat, take and apply for the most gorgeous eyes ever. Keep those “soul windows” healthy, and they’ll pay you back in spades! Cheers!

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SOCIAL | Highballs, Hops & Hydrangeas Photography by Haley Anthony Highballs, Hops & Hydrangeas is one of the loveliest garden parties of the year held among the summertime flowers of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. The evening featured food from local restaurants, specialty cocktails and a variety of beers from Hi-Wire Brewery. Guests began dancing to the music of Tim Hiber-DJ Mindub early in the evening. The rain held off so guests could enjoy their food and drinks between Cheekwood’s Massey Auditorium, the tented outdoor terrace and the garden paths. To learn more about Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and their events, visit cheekwood.org.

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LIFESTYLE| Let’s Get Physical

Beat the heat and stay in shape

BY ALISON KANABY, D.O.

Summertime in middle Tennessee can offer a great opportunity for outdoor activities. But in the heat and humidity of the summer, not everyone wants to get outside. You still want to stay physically fit during the summer months to keep your bathing suit body and get ready for your fall exercise programs. So, what are some things you can do to stay in shape and beat the heat?

The summer is a great time to focus on strength training. I know that for some athletes this is a forbidden word, but it really is a great way to keep yourself in shape when you don’t want to go outdoors to exercise.

There are a lot of opportunities with strength training, and you can do the exercises either at home or the gym with little equipment. It’ll help to tone your muscles and keep you fit. There are three basic areas to work on: upper body, lower body and core. You can then add some cardio to keep your fitness level up.

Upper Body Working out your upper body will allow you to not only tone your muscles, but get some definition to those arms!

PUSH-UPS There are regular push-ups and then modified push-ups.

Personally, I am a fan of the modified push-ups where you are on your knees rather than your toes, in the push-up position. It might be considered “easier,” but your distance down to the ground with that angle is greater, and I find I can repeat it more times than if I do a regular push-up, so I get more out of my workout. Start with sets of ten, and then build up the number of sets you are able to perform.

BICEP CURLS You can get some weights - start with five to ten pounds and then you can build up from there. Do ten curls, slowly bringing the weights up and then down as you flex and extend your bicep muscle. Do five sets of this. Increase to twenty curls at a time and increase the reps that you perform. Slowly, increase the weight you are using as well.

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Lower Body Your legs are often one of the easiest places on the body to strengthen because we use our legs all day long. But, in order to tone our legs, we need to use both body weight and sometimes machines to get those muscles built.

LEG LIFTS This doesn’t actually require a machine unless you want to work out at the gym.

I do leg lifts at home. Lay on your side with your legs straight out, slowly lifting the top leg ten times. Switch sides so you can lift the other leg.

Repeat this for five sets. Once you get good at this, you can put a band on your legs and try to lift your leg against the resistance of the band.

SQUATS One of the most important part of squats is to make sure that you are doing them correctly. Having good posture is extremely important. You need to stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes facing forward, and then lower your buttocks straight down like you are sitting, not allowing your knees to go in front of your toes. Start with ten reps, and then you can build the number of sets that you do. When you are able to do five to ten sets, start adding weight. Hold a kettle bell (start with ten to fifteen pounds) in your arms - by your chest - and perform the same exercises.

CORE This is the most challenging part of the body to exercise (in my opinion). It’s not because the muscles are harder to train, but it uses so many of the muscles, that you definitely feel the fatigue much faster. You are using so many muscle groups at the same time. It is actually one of the most important areas of your body to work on and tone. Here are some exercises you can perform in the comfort of your own home:

PLANKS Planking works your entire core. But, if you do not plank correctly, you will miss a lot of those muscle groups. When doing a plank, make sure you are tensing your glutes and your abdominal muscles, while pulling your elbows toward your toes and your toes toward your elbows. By doing this, you now have engaged every muscle group that belongs to your core and you will start to shake within a couple of seconds. It’s okay if you can only hold it for ten to fifteen seconds. Start there, and repeat five times. Slowly build up length of time - maximum one minute - for max benefit. You can increase the number of repetitions as well.

GLUTE BRIDGES This is a fun exercise to do. Lay on your back with your knees bent and slightly spread apart. Lift your pelvis as high as you can without your shoulders coming off the floor, and squeeze your gluteus muscles. Hold this position for fifteen to twenty seconds. Relax, and repeat. You can do sets of ten to fifteen reps. When you have mastered this basic version, take a ten-pound weight and hold it on your abdomen when you do the exercise. Guaranteed, that it will make you work harder. You can continue to build the weight that you put on your abdomen as you progress. Your glutes will be very happy that you do!

Healthy eating

With all of the strength training that you do, you want to make sure you compliment that with healthy eating. The summer is a great time to eat more fresh vegetables. You can visit your local farmer’s market and see what they have to offer. One of my favorite meals to make is grilled veggies. It’s the easiest meal you can make with fresh vegetables! I like to use peppers (varying colors), zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus and red onion. I will slice the vegetables thin (about 3mm in thickness) so that I can lay them on the grill and they will cook easily without falling through the grate.

Once I have all the vegetables sliced, I will sprinkle it with some extra virgin olive oil and then ground pepper. If I’m looking for extra taste, I will also put some balsamic vinegar over the vegetables. I will put them on the grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side and then eat away. It’s a really fast and delicious meal!

ALISON KANABY

Let’s Get Physical | runningmama2016.wordpress.com Alison is a family practice physician, marathon runner, swimmer and a fun-loving mother of three. Alison brings advice and tips on health and fitness.

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AVOIDING BAD HABIT TRIGGERS

BY LINDSEY JOE, YMCA REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST

Let’s face it, sometimes it feels like the whole world is against us when we’re trying to make healthier habits — the ease of the drive-thru breakfast, the candy dish within arm’s reach at work, or the cancellation of our favorite group exercise class because the instructor got sick.

STAY AWAY FROM YOUR TRIGGER. The old saying of “out of sight, out of mind” really can work for us when it comes to building healthier habits. For some people, this looks like taking an alternate route home that doesn’t go by their favorite doughnut shop. For others, it’s not turning on the TV after 9pm because they will be too tired to work out the next morning. Sometimes the wisest choice is to rid yourself of unnecessary temptations instead of trying to “beat” them. Just stay away!

CUSTOM PUBLISHING CUSTOM PUBLISHING While it can feel like a battle MEDIA to avoid INTEGRATED INTEGRATED MEDIA the endless temptation of making the “unhealthier” choice, there are a few & MARKETING strategies revolving around your “triggers” & MARKETING that will help you get in control. Triggers are the catalysts that cause us to react to scenarios in the way we do.

RECOGNIZING OUR RESPONSES.

REACT IN A DIFFERENT WAY. If staying away from your trigger isn’t realistic, brainstorm all of the options of how to deal with it. What will help you take a small step in the right direction? In our movie popcorn example, maybe it’s to opt for a soft pretzel instead or just go for a kid-sized popcorn. Progress!

we must recognize that the way we DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY & First, respond to a situation is often a habit.

Whether we realize it or not, certain scenarios trigger us to react in ways that influence our eating and physical activity.

For example: buying popcorn on impulse at the movie theater. The enticing smell could be the trigger that leads to the unplanned purchase. If this is something that commonly happens to you at the theater, you’ve built a hard-to-break habit.

CONSULTING CONSULTING Changing a behavior always starts with awareness of our triggers. Next time a situation doesn’t quite go as planned, take a moment to reflect on the chain of events and what really happened that caused you to make the choice you did. In our movie popcorn example, maybe you arrived starving and popcorn was your quick fix to satisfy your hunger.

BUILD A NEW, HEALTHY HABIT. It’s always good practice to get ahead of the curve and avoid sticky situations. In our popcorn example, you might pack a healthy snack to enjoy at the theater or choose a different movie time to avoid missing a meal. Don’t quit an unhealthy habit without building a new, healthier one. The loss of a bad habit will leave a gap — so fill it with something positive!

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YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE. Just remember that it takes time to practice those new, healthier habits.

(Those bad ones didn’t pop up overnight!)

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The doctor is in! Meet Dr. Nedra Jackson, a family physician centrally located in middle Tennessee. She’s tackling all the latest medical headlines and giving her patients advice on how to live happy and healthy lifestyles every day.

Dr. Jackson extends the lowest prices of all family physicians in middle Tennessee to improve your emotional and physical health.

She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has a master’s degree in biology. Dr. Jackson graduated Magna Cum Laude from both her undergraduate school (B.A.) and graduate school (M.S.). She finished her undergraduate degree in three years by taking twenty hours a semester at time and by a summer semester at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She obtained a medical degree from the University of South Carolina and has her medical license in four states.

The concept of concierge medicine is a special convenience offered to Dr. Jackson’s patients. Concierge medicine gives patients the opportunity to have 24/7 access to their physician to consult for illnesses, injuries or any other abnormal pains. Dr. Jackson is able to take care of ninety percent of health and wellness related problems experienced by patients from two weeks old to over 100.

She is one of very few physicians in middle Tennessee that offer concierge medicine.

“My business name, Brand New Me, was inspired by a song by Alicia Keys which made me think about my goal as a physician.

My goal is to try to help everyone become a brand-new version of themselves; Whether it is helping you to lose weight, look younger, bring your blood pressure down or consulting your daily health and wellness problems,” says Dr. Jackson.

Dr. Jackson offers the secret to health and happy living with medical topics, mixed with a dose of positive energy. She offers herbal remedies and spiritual readings/supplies free to interested patients.

She hopes to reach as many people as possible to help them improve, not only their medical health but also emotional, spiritual and psychological well-being.

Brand New Me – Dr. Nedra Jackson 1616 Westgate Circle, Suites 115 Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.844.6262 website: drnedrajackson.com facebook: facebook.com/brandnewmems twitter: @brandnewmems

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WAYS TO CELEBRATE HEALTHY PROGRESS

BY LINDSEY JOE, YMCA REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST

When you’ve been at this healthy living thing for a while, sometimes it’s difficult to know what the next step is in your journey. An often-overlooked step is celebrating your success. Now you may be thinking, “But I haven’t reached my ultimate goal yet.” While that may be true, progress is still worthy of celebration. The thing is, depending on your health goal, progress isn’t always apparent to the eye. But you don’t want to lose sight of how far you’ve come. Why? Because your progress pushes you to keep going!

HERE ARE TWELVE IDEAS TO HELP YOU CELEBRATE HEALTHY LIVING ACHIEVEMENTS 1. Share your success with your support system. Their reinforcement and kudos will help you recognize what you’re doing well.

2. Post your progress as a reminder of your recent win. Whether it’s a post on social media or a personal note jotted on a post-it, seeing your success written down will encourage you each time you read it.

3. Download a new workout playlist or music subscription. Feel-good tunes get you in the zone and give you something to look forward to.

4. Add a motivating app to your smart phone. Whether it’s a goal tracker, water keeper or food journal, these tools can up your game and enthusiasm for your progress.

5. Buy new workout gear. Consider something like earbuds, clothing, sneakers, shades or even a wearable fitness tracker.

6. Register for an active event coming up. The added challenge of a race or walk/run can put your new skills to the test!

7. Gift yourself items that make healthy eating easier. Think a reusable water bottle, Tupperware, lunch box, or a kitchen gadget or tool. Set yourself up for nutritional success.

8. Subscribe to a health-focused magazine or local CSA. 9. Take a mental health day. Set aside time for relaxing and rejuvenating activities on a twenty-four-hour staycation.

10. Give a “just because” gift to a friend, co-worker or family member; often, the most rewarding thing you can do for yourself is to make someone else’s day.

11. Up your game with a personal training or nutrition session.

12. Allow yourself to fully relax and recharge. Grab an extra hour (or two) of sleep, book a hair appointment or enjoy a massage.

No matter how you decide to treat yourself, no achievement is too small. Recognizing what you can do keeps you motivated, and giving yourself little rewards along the way is an effective catalyst for long-term change. Ready for a healthier lifestyle? Get more information on wellness port services and nutrition counseling offered at your center. Let us partner with you in reaching your goals! Contact the YMCA!

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SOCIAL | Franklin Family YMCA Ribbon Cutting

Photography by Catherine Royka The Franklin Family YMCA held a ribbon cutting ceremony to thank those who have supported their recent renovation project. The renovation added much-needed wellness, group fitness and child care space and expanded social areas for seniors and teens. The YMCA of middle Tennessee has given people of all ages the tools they need to learn, grow and thrive. For more information about the Franklin Family YMCA, visit ymcamidtn.org/franklin.

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Dental Bliss AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. MEGAN HORD

BY MORGAN TELLER

It is not hard to fall in love with the small-town vibe, the people and the culture of Franklin, Tennessee.

The same feelings persuaded Dr. Megan Hord to build her career as a dentist in middle Tennessee. A graduate of dental school from the University of Louisville, Dr. Hord knew she wanted to be a dentist at age fifteen. “I had braces and when I got them off, it completely changed my smile and boosted my confidence. I knew then, that I wanted to bring that feeling to other people, which is what brought me to where I am today,” says Dr. Hord.

Dr. Hord takes the building blocks of Dental Bliss to a new level by focusing on prevention. “Healthcare is changing.

We are moving toward preventative care in dentistry and other disciplines. We prefer to see people before there are issues. Most dental intervention can be prevented through regular visits to the dentist and better hygiene practices,” says Dr. Hord. “We want to educate every one of our patients to be better stewards of their own teeth, so that when we do see them, it’s just for their re-care cleaning and exam. We want to continue to see you and keep you a part of our dental family.”

Dr. Hord wants to show patients dentistry can be comfortable and pain-free. “Our sweet and gentle staff always have the patients’ best interests at heart,” she says. This is the core goal of Dental Bliss and why, even the most timid patients, leave feeling great about their experience. Dental Bliss was originally built for fearful guests, who have had traumatic experiences in the past, causing them to avoid the dentist.

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Dental Bliss does not look like your typical dental office. Tucked away amongst trees and “Dental Bliss does not look like your typical dental office. Tucked away amongst trees and a peaceful a peaceful stream, it has the vibe of a spa-retreat stream, it has the vibe of a spa-retreat log cabin.” log cabin. Walking into the doors of Dental Bliss, a friendly staff member greets patients; offers freshly baked cookies, choices of snacks and a refreshment. While waiting for the appointment, patients lounge in comfortable leather chairs, relax by the fireplace and watch TV. Once taken into the treatment areas, floor-to-ceiling windows bear witness to the wooded landscape, vintage barn and gentle flowing stream that rest on the property. Complete with a fireplace next to your chair that warms the soul, even on the hottest of Tennessee summers.

One-on-one time with Dr. Hord and the hygienist gives focus on the individual needs of each patient, so that custom treatment plans can be created. “No patient is alike, so no treatment plan is alike. We make sure that every treatment is designed to give patients the smile of their dreams,” says Dr. Hord.

“A lot of our patients visit for various reasons, so one of the questions we like to ask is, ‘Why now?’ The answers vary, but whatever the reason is, we want to build back your confidence so you are proud to smile,” says Dr. Hord. Dental Bliss also encourages families to come in. Most dental habits are taught and learned at a young age. By teaching children good dental habits, they may end up in better shape than those who did not start early.

Franklin has been very good to Dr. Hord. She found a great place for her career and the love of her life. She is getting married in November, and is excited to see what her future holds, to start a family and dig her roots here in Williamson County.

To learn more about Dental Bliss and to schedule your first appointment, please visit dentalbliss.com.

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The Fountains of Franklin

Just imagine sitting on the second-story veranda overlooking the beautiful Franklin countryside, or practicing your golf strokes on the putting green, or enjoying a delicious chef-prepared meal in the classically designed dining room, or listening to the soothing sounds of the fountains from your own personal porch.

All of these experiences and more can be enjoyed by you at the Fountains of Franklin. The Fountains opened their doors to its first residents in June 2013 and by March 2014 had a full house. Located at 300 Celebration Circle (one mile east of I-65 on Murfreesboro Road), the Fountains is owned and operated by GoodWorks Unlimited, LLC, a Franklin-based senior housing company with twenty-four operating facilities in Tennessee and Kentucky.

The Assisted Living residence offers fifty-nine one and two bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 676 square-feet to 1140 squarefeet. The spacious apartments feature ten-foot ceilings, granite countertops, kitchens with a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave, walk-in closets, individual HVAC units, and in some apartments, a screen porch or enclosed sun room.

Common spaces for all to enjoy include multiple dining spaces, club room with billiard table, game room, arts/craft room, community room, fitness room, salon, large central courtyard with putting green and viewing verandas.

“After being a part of Franklin and Williamson County for the past four years, we are grateful and honored at how we have been embraced and how we have been able to serve so many residents and

their families,” stated Ricki Keckley, Director of Community Relations and one of the local owners. “I tell visitors that we have developed into a very large extended family that lives in a 77,000 square-foot house!”

In the last year, the Fountains “family” has continued to grow with the addition of Reflections, an eighteen private room residence that serves those residents who need specialized care in conjunction with their memory loss.

And for those who are ready to downsize, but are not yet in need of assistance, the Fountains now offers ten beautifully appointed one-story villas for independent living. These are located on the east perimeter of the property and provide all of the perks of independent living with the opportunity to partake in the amenities and services offered by the Assisted Living residence.

Ricki remarked, “Our mission is to show God’s love to those who have gone before and prepared the way for us to live out our calling.

Some call that “paying it forward.”

For more detailed information or to schedule a tour, please call Ricki at 615.567.3717 or visit their website at fountainsfranklin.com.

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SOCIAL | Tennessee Senior Olympics Banquet

Photography by K. York The Tennessee Senior Olympics held their annual banquet at Jamison Hall at the Factory this summer.

Six athletes were given the prestigious honor of being the first inductees into the newly established Tennessee Senior Olympics Hall of Fame. Charlie Baker, Margaret Jones, Eddie Liskovec, Warren Barger, Robert Jones and Joanne Ramsey were recognized for their outstanding athletic performances and contributions to Senior Olympics. Tennessee senior athletes also brought home 655, 1st place medals and ranked first in participation in the National Finals. For more information, visit tnseniorolympics.com.

Valerie & Herb Meader

Eddie & Muffin Liskovec

Chris Gravlee & Margaret Jones

Robert Jones

Thelma Robinette, Rhonda Boling, Tammy Carter, Joan Conant, James Robinette, Diane & Dan Ball, Joyce Manis

Janet Ramser, Cz Chen, Red Baird & Liz Ledbetter

Gary Hathcock & Charlie Baker

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Ernestine James, Rowena Cupp, Elaine Williams & Georgia Phillips

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Joan Conant & James Eric Barnes

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COMMUNITY | A Little Something Extra

Lavender Dreams

FROM COFFEE BEANS TO

BY CATHERINE ROYKA

BENEFITS & USES

When Charlotte Crawford and her family moved from out west to their twenty-acre property in Nolensville, they knew they needed to make use of their abundance of land. Although originally from south Alabama, Charlotte and her family spent a number of years in Washington and Oregon in the espresso business, forming an espresso catering business and working as espresso machine distributors. Ten years ago, they moved back to the south to be closer to family and for her husband Mark’s job, who at the time was handling national sales for an espresso machine company.

Moving here, they brought their mobile coffee shop, The Proverbial Cup, and dreams to expand on other ventures.

Lavender has been attributed as having multiple benefits – aside from the beauty of this purple plant, it has calming factors that can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, assist in alleviating headaches, stomachaches and other ailments.

The Proverbial Cup was born because many of the goals and guidelines for the company comes from the Book of Proverbs. “One of the main ones is ‘For the happy heart, life is a continual feast.’

We can serve great coffee, but it’s so much better when it’s served with a genuine smile! And if my heart’s NOT in the right place, or stressed, that verse reminds me to assess and figure out what is the problem, deal with it, and get back to enjoying life. Life’s too short to spend it with a bad attitude,” exclaims Charlotte.

With their coffee business in full-swing, and knowing their twenty-acre property still had ample space left for use (they also roast their coffee beans there too), Charlotte looked for the next adventure. She has always been a fan of gardening and experimenting with growing different plants and herbs.

“It seemed like we should do something with the property other than mowing, so I looked into growing blueberries,” says Charlotte.

Unfortunately, situated out in a wooded area, they are surrounded by deer, which prove to be quite the garden destructors. After an extensive search on determining what plants or herbs would grow in Tennessee and wouldn’t be dinner for deer, she decided on lavender. It thrived out west with the cooler climate, and she decided to see if the south could sustain the purple plant. Charlotte began with thirty plants just four years ago and has expanded to 600 plants today.

Although the lavender farm is on private property, you can still enjoy the lavender and additional products at some of the local farmer’s markets next year like the Nolensville Farmer’s Market, Nashville Farmer’s Market and Crieve Hall.

Charlotte would love to make her lavender farm public one day for all to enjoy. “My dream is that we could have a few weekends in June when people could come out to see it – to me it is magical,” says Charlotte. “I am stunned at how beautiful it is, and it is so fun to stand in the midst of it, breathing in the incredible scent, watching the sunset. It’s like a childhood carefree moment – who wouldn’t want to share that?” she says.

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It doesn’t stop there with this powerful plant! You can even use lavender for culinary purposes too. Flowers and leaves can be used fresh and both buds and stems can be used dried. Charlotte is working on some lavender infused recipes. Currently, she is making (and consuming) lavender jelly, experimenting with lavender scones, various cobblers, as cobbler pairs well with certain fruits like peaches, blackberries, orange and lemon.

GROWING Want to try growing lavender yourself? The southern climate requires a bit of work when the lavender is initially planted. Here are some tips Charlotte wants to share to those looking to plant lavender in the south!

• Lavender do not like “wet feet” so make sure they are in well-drained soil. At Nolensville Lavender Farm, they make one-foot high mounds and then mix in pea gravel.

• The soil pH needs to be between 7-7.5. If you don’t have that naturally, increase the pH by adding lime to the soil.

• Once the lavender is established, it will not need a lot of water. Once a week deep watering is best.

To learn more about Nolensville Lavender Farm and the Nolensville Farm to Table Dinner they will be hosting on September 22nd, follow them on Instagram at @tnlavender.

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WHY YOU SHOULDN’T CHOOSE A HEALTHCARE PLAN ON YOUR OWN Healthcare enrollment season is fast approaching and as an institution that changes often, it is important we are educated. Medical bills are the number one reason Americans file for bankruptcy and twenty | Supplemental percent of the American population will struggle with paying their medical bills this year (CSNBC, Dan Mangan).

615-828-1494 Being proactive in choosing the best healthcare plan is vital in Tomprotecting M Lawyourself and loved ones from the potentially devastating Licensed Insurance Agent weight of medical bills.

Instead of turning to the internet to choose your coverage, it is recommended to discuss in-person, with a HealthMarkets consultant, to not only ensure your healthcare plan is best suited for you but to also educate yourself about healthcare. In middle Tennessee, this would mean scheduling a consultation with licensed insurance agent Tom Law or one of their forty other local insurance agents.

“We are a full-fledged brokerage that covers health, life, Medicare and supplemental products,” says Tom. “In the ever-changing health industry, it’s very overwhelming to a lot of people and even without the change, what’s taken place in our country is different than anything we’ve seen before. Don’t go at this by yourself. You need people who can sit down and explain it to you and help figure out what your best options are. People make the mistake of going online by themselves, they buy the cheapest policy they see just to get something done but they’re leaving themselves very exposed as opposed to getting counseling on it and figuring out what’s best for them,” he explains.

This year’s enrollment season will be shorter than usual—individual healthcare for people under the age of sixty-five can enroll this year from November 1st to December 15th. Enrollment for Medicare is from October 15th to December 7th.

“There are a lot of gaps,” says Tom. “There’s a list of things people need to have on their plans that’s not there anymore and so our job when we sit down with you is to build you a plan and not just do a cookie cutter plan.”

“A lot of things come into play, but luckily for us, because we have a number of different products and options, we’re not trying to fit a square peg in a round hole,” says Tom. “No matter what your situation is, we can build a plan that’s going to fit you and your family.”

Tom Law’s office is focused on serving the life, health, Medicare and long-term care insurance needs of small businesses, families of all incomes and individuals. For more information, call 615.828.1494.

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SOCIAL | Sip & Savor at the Station

LIFESTYLE | Your Best Self

Photography by K. York The Rotary Club of Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station sponsored the second Sip & Savor at the Station this summer. Event goers were shuttled from Thompson’s Station Park to the area in front of City Hall and Circa and Thompson’s Station Road was closed off for vendors. Local craft brews, spirits and distillers along with delicious foods and sweets from area restaurants were featured.

Columbia, Tennessee local, Austin Tyler Jones, a popular singersongwriter who competed on The Voice, entertained the crowd with his live performance. For more information on the annual event, visit sipandsavoratthestation.com.

Kaley Hicks & Juanita Smith

Stacy & Aaron Sauer

Melissa & Dewey Garland, Harry & Pat Brittan

Mike & Emily Dance

John & Tracy Snow, Heath Clark & Frank Vegas

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WHY CONTRAST IN OUR LIVES MATTERS

BY CONNIE HALEY LIFE COACHING

It’s back to school time in Middle Tennessee. When my children were school age, I always had mixed feelings about the transition from the lazy days of summer to the fast-paced beginning of a new school year.

On one hand, the kids were getting restless, but on the other side of things, the ease of a non-structured day was a parenting reprieve. If I had understood the concept of contrast back then, I would have welcomed the change without reservation. Contrast in our lives serves several purposes. The most prevalent are: Contrast is inevitable – Nature is chocked full of contrast: life and death, day and night, summer and winter. No matter how we try and curate our existence, contrast will show up in our personal lives as well. We will experience happiness and sadness, difficult times and times of ease. Periods where we feel on top of our game and phases that we aren’t sure which end is up. This is normal. It’s unavoidable.

Surrendering to what we are experiencing in the moment, without resistance, is the key to navigating the ups and downs.

Contrast is necessary for personal “What good is the growth – To evolve into a higher (or warmth of summer, more enlightened) version of ourselves, without the cold we must have contrast. It would be wonderful if we could mature during of winter to give it good times, but it doesn’t work that sweetness.” way. Humans have the most potential – John Steinbeck to learn and grow during challenges.

Overcoming struggles galvanizes us and increases our confidence to handle the next, inevitable life encounter.

These same struggles also offer us a chance to become more compassionate towards others. Realizing that we all are on the same planet, having the same experiences, fosters connection and empathy.

Contrast promotes appreciation – Without contrast, we can’t fully experience or appreciate the good things in life. A warm fire is comforting when we come in out of the cold. A hug from a loved one feels good because we know what loneliness feels like. How much more do we appreciate the sunshine after a week of cloudy, rainy weather? Noticing the contrast in our lives encourages us to value what we are currently experiencing. It offers hope that even if it is a cold, rainy, lonely day, it won’t be long until things change.

Regardless of how we feel about the transition to back-to-school, remember that living in a state of perpetual bliss would deprive us of texture and enrichment in our lives. Lean into the contrast and carve out some happiness in the moment.

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Connie is a certified life coach that specializes in helping people love the life they have and from there, create the life they always envisioned. She will show readers ways to find peace and calm.

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YOUTHFUL REFLECTIONS A UNIQUE APPROACH TO A FACELIFT AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. MICHAEL BOGGESS

Dr. Michael Boggess is the expert to see in Williamson County for cosmetic facial plastic surgery. His practice, Youthful Reflections, specializes in cosmetic rejuvenation of the aging face. Youthful Reflections is built around doing facelift surgery and other treatments such as brow lift, upper and lower eyelid surgery, laser skin resurfacing and adding volume to the face with fillers or fat transfer.

“The experience we have in this area of plastic surgery sets us apart from others, because my practice focuses only on facial rejuvenation and I do more of this type of surgery than any other plastic surgeons in the area. I take great care of my patients and give them very natural results,” says Dr. Boggess.

Dr. Boggess took a training path for facial plastic surgery that distinguishes him, deeming him a specialist in the face and neck.

Most other plastic surgeons are trained in general plastic surgery, where a lot more of their training is in body type surgeries. He is double board certified in two specialties by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Upon an initial consultation, Dr. Boggess will sit and talk with his patients to address their concerns and discuss the things they want to improve.

“We have lots of treatments and tools to offer our patients, but do not have to use every one of them. It is all about individualizing your treatment. Surgeons who are not as specialized and experienced will do the same facelift on every person and not everyone needs the same type of treatment. By having all of these different tools, techniques and specialized experience, I am able to achieve the optimal results for each individual patient,” he says.

The Reflection Lift is Dr. Boggess’ unique approach to facelift surgery. It is a conservative approach to the surgery that gives natural results. In addition, the procedure can be done with light sedation and local anesthesia without the requirement for general anesthesia, which increases the safety, diminishes the risk associated with the procedure and ultimately brings down the cost. The patient is left with a more youthful and defined contour to the neck and jawline, and softened nasolabial folds and marionette lines around the mouth.

“It is all about individualizing your treatment.

Surgeons who are not as specialized and experienced will do the same facelift on every person and not everyone needs the same type of treatment.”

The Reflection Lift is often done along with other facial cosmetic surgeries that address aging of other parts of the face, such as the brow lift which takes care of drooping of the brow to open the eyes and reduce wrinkles on the forehead.

Sometimes, people get eyelid lifts to lose the loose, hooded skin above the eyelids, as well as puffy bags under the eyes.

Younger faces have nice, prominent cheeks and nice volume, but as aging occurs, fat and bone volume are lost in the face. As people age, the face is like a balloon that loses air over time, making the skin begin to loosen and wrinkle. Volume can be added back into the face by using fillers, which are materials that come in a syringe that are injected into the face, or by a fat transfer. “A fat transfer is something we commonly do here. We will liposuction some fat from the belly and inject fat into the face to fill and add volume in that way. This helps to fill that balloon back up and lifts the mid face and tightens the skin,” says Dr. Boggess.

There are some new non-surgical treatments available for facial rejuvenation. Kybella is a medicine that can be injected into the fat of the neck to dissolve the fat away without having to do a surgical procedure. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections involve the injection of serum drawn from the blood that is rich with platelets and growth factors that help to rejuvenate the skin.

Common concern for potential patients is the risk of complications. Media tends to show very rare cases of cosmetic surgeries gone wrong and complications that occurred. These images get stuck in viewers’ minds, raising concerns that they might get these very poor, distorted outcomes from doing cosmetic surgery. The incidence of complications with cosmetic facial surgeries is extremely low and patients heal well. Another concern is being judged for being vain or having too noticeable of changes. With Dr. Boggess using his natural approach, he gives people a youthful look without looking as though they had any operation, and they can typically be out and about in ten days. For more information, please visit youtfulreflections.com.

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COMMUNITY | Your Charitable Self

FINDING REFUGE

BY ANNA ROBERTSON HAM

Refuge is defined as shelter or protection from danger or distress. Sometimes, we all need to seek refuge - even if it is from our own burdens or distress. The Refuge Center for Counseling is a place that can provide the help many need. We learned from Amy Cochran, Communications and Special Events Coordinator for The Refuge Center, the history of how it came to be in Williamson County and on how the center has impacted the community “The name for the center was inspired by a passage in Isaiah (4:6) which says, ‘It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and a hiding place from the storm and the rain,’” explains Amy. “Beyond being a place to receive affordable and professional counseling services, The Refuge Center has also become a place where people are able to find hope and healing from the storms of their daily lives.”

The Refuge Center for Counseling opened in December 2005 as the vision of its founders and Williamson County residents Amy Alexander, LMFT and Jennifer Gillett, LMFT. Both Amy and Jennifer had a desire to serve their community by providing counseling sessions on a sliding scale based on income.

“Williamson County is often recognized for its wealth, most recently named seventh wealthiest county in the country. This can overshadow those who are in need in our county. To live among great prosperity and to be in need is often to feel invisible,” says Amy. “The Refuge Center for Counseling’s mission is to offer affordable professional counseling services in order to empower, educate and support individuals, couples and families in need. The focus of The Refuge Center is to make sure every individual, family, couple, or child has the opportunity to seek therapeutic resources, regardless of income level.”

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“It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and a hiding place from the storm and the rain.” - Isaiah (4:6) The Refuge Center’s staff currently includes thirty-one therapists, sixteen Master’s level interns, five administrative staff and one psychiatric nurse practitioner. They also have more than one hundred volunteers. “Volunteers help us by offering administrative assistance, performing maintenance projects, supporting special events, or by serving on our Partnership Council or Board of Directors. By volunteering with us, individuals can provide our community the opportunity to find hope and healing through counseling,” explains Amy. “At some point in our lives, we will all experience conflict with someone we care about, the loss of someone we deeply love, or a stressor or anxiety that is difficult to move past,” Amy says. “To have someone walk with us during those times is extremely powerful and life changing. The Refuge Center offers affordable counseling services in the hopes that no one walks that road alone. We pair affordability with excellence and offer therapeutic resources to those who seek them - children, adults, couples and families - regardless of ability to pay.”

The Refuge Center has had more than 80,000 counseling sessions since opening their doors.

“The average fee per counseling session in 2016 was $44.76. Currently, it costs the center $75 to give a counseling session. That means The Refuge Center must raise over $30 to cover every session on our sliding scale. To accomplish this, we are supported by generous grants, churches, corporations and donors. We are also a United Way of Williamson County supported agency,” Amy says. “We host two main events. In the spring, we host a ‘Live Intentionally’ Speaker Series.

Our definition of what it means for us as individuals to ‘Live Intentionally’ is to live life in congruence with our values and beliefs while striving for meaningful relationships with ourselves and others.”

“Our signature fundraising dinner event is Hope Grows, held annually in the fall. Hope Grows is a celebration of the joy, hope and healing found by so many at The Refuge Center for Counseling. We also present our Hope Award to a member of the community who exhibits our mission to empower, educate, and support those in need. This year, our fifth annual Hope Grows event is October 5th from 6pm to 9pm at The Factory at Franklin in Jamison Hall. It will feature dinner sponsored

by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, music by Christian recording artist Plumb and a live painting silent auction by Roy Laws Art. The Hope Award will be presented to a member of our community who exhibits our values to empower, educate and support those in need,” Amy says.

“With the need for our counseling services at an all-time high, it is imperative we build a larger, permanent home. We have big dreams for our future and we need our community’s help to help make the plans we have for this state-of-the-art counseling center in Williamson County possible.

Imagine the impact this would have on our families, workplaces, schools, neighbors and community,” says Amy. “Through counseling, many are able to receive help before a family dispute turns violent, before a teen feels there is no hope for their life, before a couple gives up on their marriage, or before someone turns to drugs to escape their pain.”

If you are in need of counseling, want to volunteer, donate, learn more about the events or purchase tickets for Hope Grows, visit therefugecenter.org.

The Refuge Center for Counseling 103 Forrest Crossing Boulevard, Suite 102 | Franklin, TN 37064 615.591.5262 | info@therefugecenter.org | therefugecenter.org

FEATURE | Health & Wellness

Veterinary Stem-Cell Therapy Comes to Williamson County

BY CAITLIN DASCHNER

Beauchamp Animal Hospital has been a part of the Grassland community since it opened in 1976. Although many of the hospital’s values and practices have stayed the same over these many years, they are always looking to incorporate advances in veterinary medicine. This vision has lead them to become one of only eleven hospitals in the state of Tennessee to offer advanced therapy for animals suffering from joint pain and other issues. “We wanted to move beyond traditional therapies and bring the latest technology available into our practice. With the advancement of stem-cell therapy, we felt it was important to give our clients more alternatives,” states Dr. Adam Bush. “We’ve seen wonderful results and are excited for the opportunity that this therapy gives us to improve the quality of life for our patients.”

stem cells reduce inflammation and pain while helping to re-build bone and soft tissue.

Healing will continue from weeks to months and the benefits generally last eighteen months or more without the need for pain medication.

A recent study was done and overseen by four different independent veterinarians, with 155 dogs suffering from moderate to severe osteoarthritis were treated with this stem cell therapy process. After ninety days, ninety-nine percent of the canines showed improvements in at least one of the three analyzed categories: pain, range of motion, and lameness.

Beauchamp Animal Hospital has found that high success rate to be true among their patients as well.

Pictured with Dr. Adam Bush is Adidas, a yellow lab belonging to the Noska family. She has degenerative joint disease in her rear legs but after having the procedure, her mobility is already showing improvement and she is much more comfortable than before the stem cell therapy.

These results are so encouraging, and everyone at the clinic is very excited to be able to have the opportunity to provide this therapy to the furry family members of Williamson County.

Recently, Beauchamp Animal Hospital invested in MediVet Biologics stem-cell therapy which uses the pet’s own stem cells for treatment. This is called autologous therapy – when the stem cells come from your own body’s tissues. There are no ethical “We’ve seen wonderful results and are excited or moral concerns as these cells are adult and not embryonic. for the opportunity that this therapy gives us to There are an abundance of adult improve the quality of life for our patients.” stem cells in fat tissue but they are asleep, so to speak. This therapy allows technicians to isolate stem cells from the fat tissue, wake them If you would like to determine if your pet is a candidate for stem-cell up, and reintroduce them directly into damaged areas. This all-natural therapy, please call Beauchamp Animal Hospital at 615.794.5685 to therapy utilizes the body’s regenerative capabilities to make repairs schedule a consultation. and can lengthen and rejuvenate the quality of life of pets suffering from conditions like osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, ligament and cartilage injuries, as well as other mobility-affecting ailments. The 36 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | AUGUST 2017

MONTHLY | Socially Yours

Gym etiquette 101

BY SHELLY ROBERTSON BIRDSONG WITH TIPS COURTESY OF LIFEFITNESS.COM

Sometimes you need to put your best foot forward, even in the gym! Don’t suffer from fitness anxiety because of the rules of etiquette in a group setting like a gym or fitness center – use some common sense and some basic 101 courtesies and you can own your workout AND the impression you leave behind. Well, don’t leave ANY kind of impression behind and you will come out smelling like… Well you know what I mean!

4. BRING A TOWEL. Use it. Gyms can be some of the most germ-ridden places you can go. One study found that sixty three percent of gym equipment showed the presence of rhinovirus which causes the common cold.

Viruses love nonporous surfaces such as steel weights in particular. So, for both your own sake and the sake of other patrons, use that towel. In many gyms, towels are provided so take advantage and be safe!

1. ALWAYS ASK. If someone is using a machine such as a treadmill or elliptical, or other piece of equipment and you need something nearby, ask if you can. Don’t walk up and grab a weight plate from the rack when someone is squatting!

5. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. If your workout leaves you, well shall we say, less than fresh as a daisy - thus leaving sweat on a piece of equipment - grab that towel and disinfectant spray to do your fellow gym-goers a solid. Hopefully all your fellow fitness kings and queens have done the same before you!

2. PUT YOUR WEIGHTS BACK. This should go without saying but it’s the number one rule broken in the gym. Related to this, don’t leave your weights on the ground. Ever tripped on a lazy fifty kilo dumbbell lying in the middle of the floor? My point exactly...

3. BE MINDFUL OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. Gyms can be dangerous places if you’re not alert. On busy times, you should be mindful of other patrons; don’t start doing dumbbell kickbacks without checking behind you, for example.

6. SELFIES. Try to be discreet about them.

Look, we know you want to take them and you should be able to. If nothing else, they’re a good way to track your progress. But come on, some people do not want their work out “do” shown to the masses on Facebook just because they happen to be cycling next to your body building prowess.

7. PERSONAL SPACE: RESPECT IT. Can’t get to a bench on Monday night? Too

bad. Don’t stand very close to someone who has one, ready to pounce. Seriously? Yes, I’m talking to you equipment creeper…

8. DON’T HOG THE EQUIPMENT. If you’re occupying a popular piece of equipment at a popular time of day, don’t sit there on your phone checking Instagram, oblivious to the waiting queue.

9. AVOID THE CHITCHAT. The gym is a place of solace for many people and, although it can be a great social setting, try to keep the gabbing to a minimum.

And, guess what, if someone is wearing headphones, it probably means they don’t want to be disturbed.

In the end, all these boil down to the same concept ‘be considerate of other people.’

If we could all do that, the gym would be a much friendlier - not to mention tidier place to visit.

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DON’T LET EXERCISE GET YOUR GOAT

fresh air,” says Melody. She and Jason walk around the participants during the class to keep the goats spread out and maybe even encourage them with some treats during certain moves.

You’re probably wondering how the goats know what to do during the classes? How do you train the goats to playfully interact and jump onto the backs of those participating? Melody says that they helped some of the baby goats along with grain and treats and a lot of interaction since they were born, but others naturally jump around. There are also some goats that are more laid back and simply enjoy eating and being loved on during the classes. “They’re all different and that balances the class out,” she explains.

Melody has seen first-hand the change that occurs with the participants of the goat yoga classes on her farm.

Studies have shown blood pressure lower from the

GOAT YOGA NASHVILLE

BY ANNA ROBERTSON HAM

MELODY NASH

Many of you have seen the pictures and videos of little goats jumping from back to back of yoga class goers and probably thought “how fun!” That is exactly what Melody Nash hoped for when she and her husband, Jason, began their journey of bringing goat yoga to the area. Goat yoga is exactly what it sounds like – a yoga class with goats!

The idea for goat yoga began in Oregon, when it was suggested that goats would be fun to do a yoga class with because they are sweet and love to jump and climb.

“Since goats are very friendly sociable animals and prove to be very therapeutic for those who have anxiety and stress, why not goats,” says Melody. “Goat yoga is basically a yoga class on a farm with baby goats hopping about and they may even hop on you.”

The Nash’s hold the classes on their beautiful farm in Brentwood, where they also have dogs greet you and horses grazing in the fields – but it is the baby Nigerian dwarf goats that are the stars. The classes are all outdoors and taught by a certified yoga teacher. “It starts off with a grand entrance goat parade into the class area from the barn and then an hour-long yoga class filled with laughter, baby goats and 38 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | AUGUST 2017

Happy, Iverson & Moo Moo beginning of a class to the end. Someone having a stressful day – or week – will feel their worries lift away throughout the class. Yoga is a big part of the change but it is the animals that significantly lift the spirits. Pet therapy has been proven in numerous cases to improve one’s mood, mobility and quality of life. So, exercise and animals together – WIN WIN! Like yoga? Like being outside? Like animals? Well then Goat Yoga Nashville needs to be your next try. I promise, you won’t regret it!

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YOUR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS EXPERTISE IN HEALTHCARE

for fourteen years and has raised nearly $7 million over that time. Donations range from large amounts from major donors to smaller amounts that are every bit as helpful as the big ones. No amount is too small. All donations are welcome and effective.

Every year, we invite Williamson Medical Center (WMC) to sponsor our annual Health & Wellness issue. Once again, their doctors and service providers give us valuable and useful information, tools and advice on everything from knee replacements to parenting “tweens.” Our community hospital provides Williamson County, and beyond, top rated healthcare for all ages, illnesses, emergencies and everything in between. But, we think we will let them tell you themselves what care at Williamson Medical Center is all about.

OUR MISSION The mission of the Williamson Medical Center Foundation, Inc., is to serve as the charitable and development arm that supports Williamson Medical Center and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center in providing best-inclass health care services to the families of our community.

YOUR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Williamson Medical Center is both exactly what you would expect from a regional medical center and a number of things you wouldn’t expect. Being a cornerstone of the community for nearly seventy years, WMC has always treated patients like family. Many of the staff and physicians live in this community. Some even grew up here. So, when you are here, you are never just a number or a chart.

You are family.

One former patient described us on Facebook like this, “I unexpectedly became a patient of Williamson Medical Center after experiencing a bad fall which resulted in compound breaks of my right femur. The level of professional expert healthcare coupled with the unparalleled compassion I received from the dedicated staff of Williamson Medical Center has been like no other. This community is so blessed by the leadership and professional staff of WMC who come to work each day to care for others. #Grateful” Whether you need general surgery, hip replacement or a mammogram screening, Williamson Medical Center is there to help. We have been named among the top ten percent in the region, the state and the nation for patient safety in overall hospital, medical and surgical care.

OUR VISION To enable Williamson Medical Center and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center to continue to provide world-class healthcare services to our community.

OUR PURPOSE To fund capital projects and health outreach programs of Williamson Medical Center, the Foundation seeks charitable gifts of all types to provide ways to continuously improve the quality of patient care at Williamson Medical Center.

OUR COMMITMENT The Foundation is committed to help our donors identify meaningful investments to achieve their philanthropic goals through support of Williamson Medical Center. One of the most important threads in the fabric of a community is quality health care. Through your generous gifts, we are able to provide the highest quality and most advanced care to the families of Williamson County and surrounding areas.

Support your community hospital through the many events they sponsor and participate in during the year or through their Foundation.

For more information about WMC, visit williamsonmedicalcenter.org.

WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

Williamson Medical Center

Our foundation collects donations and distributes them to a number of individual funds ranging from children’s needs to various areas throughout the main hospital. The Foundation has been in existence

4321 Carothers Parkway | Franklin, TN | 37067 General: 615.435.5000 Patient: 615.435.5435 williamsonmedicalcenter.org

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FEATURE | Williamson Medical Center

LEARN TO RECOGNIZE STROKE WARNING SIGNS TIA ARYAL, M.D., WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER

Although most people will say they have heard of a stroke or are familiar with the term, very few people can cite specifics about stroke warning signs and care. Being board certified in stroke care, Tia Aryal, M.D. it’s my job to lead stroke education for the community and share the latest science behind treatments. Did you know that stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States? It is also the leading cause of disability in adults. Every forty seconds someone has a stroke, but more importantly, up to eighty percent of all strokes are preventable. Let’s go through a few stroke facts, risk factors and warning signs you need to be aware of.

WHAT IS A STROKE? By definition, a stroke is sudden brain damage caused by an abrupt lack of blood flow to the brain. Essentially, the brain is deprived of oxygen and important nutrients. When there is a lack of blood to the brain, the brain cells start to die. This leaves people with varying levels of disability. There are two main types of stroke, ischemic and hemorrhagic.

A blood clot or plaque buildup blocks an artery in an ischemic stroke. An artery bursts causing bleeding in or around the brain in a hemorrhagic stroke. Strokes are not typically painful, so people often ignore the symptoms and delay seeking care. I tell people to think of a stroke like a “brain attack.”

RISK FACTORS When I tell people that up to eighty percent of strokes could have been prevented, the first thing I am asked is how? My response is simple; make good lifestyle choices so your modifiable risk factors are controlled.

It is important to know your blood pressure and have it checked at least annually. If it is elevated, work with your doctor to get it under control. If you have an irregular heartbeat, inform your doctor so they can determine if you have atrial fibrillation. If you

smoke, you must stop. Consuming alcohol is fine in moderation. Drinking more than the recommended one standard drink for women or two standard drinks for men per day can have adverse health effects. Cholesterol and diabetes both need to be controlled with the help of a physician. And with many health issues, it’s important to exercise and eat a healthy diet. Your goal should be 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. It does not have to be too strenuous, but should raise your heart rate. For diet, consider a Mediterranean diet. This includes fruits, Think “FAST” to help remember stroke signs and symptoms quickly. If you suspect someone is having a stroke you can go through the following steps:

F

FACE. Ask the person to smile.

Does one side of the face droop?

A

ARMS. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S

SPEECH. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?

T

TIME. If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1.

vegetables, fish and other un-processed foods.

SYMPTOMS Strokes happen suddenly. If any of the following symptoms occur suddenly, they could be the symptoms of a stroke.

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side.

• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.

• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance.

• Sudden severe headache with no cause.

WHAT NEXT? There is only one medication available to treat

stroke called tPA. This powerful blood thinner works by dissolving clots that are blocking arteries, but it is only effective if given within four-and-a-half hours after the onset of stroke symptoms. Arriving to the hospital via ambulance allows people to be recognized as a stroke sooner. Emergency medical service (EMS) providers can pre-notify the emergency department that a possible stroke patient is on the way. This results in faster brain imaging, faster evaluation by the doctor and a higher likelihood of being treated with tPA. Our EMS in Williamson County has established a pre-notification system for stroke patients so we can activate our stroke protocol before you even arrive at the hospital.

There is now a second option for acute stroke treatment after tPA is considered. If there is a blockage in a large blood vessel in the brain, you may be a candidate for endovascular stroke treatment. For this procedure, doctors thread a special catheter through an artery in the groin up to the blocked blood vessel in the brain to remove the clot. Just like tPA this is a very time sensitive treatment. It is only recommended if it can be started within six hours after the onset of stroke symptoms.

RECOVERY There is still a lot we don’t know about the brain’s ability to repair itself from the damage caused by a stroke. Some brain cells may only be temporarily damaged and can resume function. In some cases, the brain can re-learn what was lost. Roughly 10 percent of stroke survivors recover almost completely and 25 percent recover with only minor disabilities. The remaining are left with significant disability or even death. Early rehab is beneficial in stroke recovery. A stroke is a life changing event. Stroke survivors and their families must face these changes with patience, creativity, and tenacity.

Tia Aryal, M.D. is board certified in neurology and vascular neurology. She is part of Williamson Medical Group and sees patients at Williamson Medical Center.

FEATURE | Williamson Medical Center

A HOSPITAL’S NICU IS AN IMPORTANT AREA TO INVESTIGATE WHEN MAKING CHILDBIRTH DECISIONS

BY MELONEE HURT, WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER

Susan Campbell, M.D.

A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, is one of those things you hope you never need.

But if you do need it, you are sure glad it’s there. No expectant mom wants to have to ask about the NICU at the hospital where their child will be delivered, but it’s always a great place to do a little investigation in case your child is born with some extra needs. Having to switch hospitals to get the NICU care your child might need is never a good thing.

does the breathing for them. The second advancement, Susan says, is the ability to give babies nutrition intravenously or through their umbilical cord via a tiny catheter, simulating the umbilical cord receiving nutrition from the placenta. “As a parent, first time or not, there’s a lot of worry that comes along with having your babies basically need life support to survive, regardless of how severe,” Tiffany says. “There’s also a lot of guilt that comes along with being a parent of a NICU baby.”

Susan Campbell, M.D., is a neonatologist at Williamson Medical Center (WMC) and explains her job as being like a family practice physician for babies that need special attention. “Neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners (NNP’s) are responsible for caring for babies, especially the vulnerable ones,” she says. “We are pediatricians or nurses that have had additional education and training so we can care for all babies, including premature babies, babies born to mothers who have to be delivered early because they are ill, or babies born with infections, cardiac issues or genetic problems.”

She said the most common reasons babies are admitted to the NICU is because of some issue with transitioning from being in the womb to becoming a newborn. The mother, umbilical cord and the placenta have been providing a lot of support for them in utero, so if they are born a little too soon, their bodies may not be ready to do all that the mother’s body had been doing for them before birth. “When babies are born too soon, often their lungs aren’t finished developing and they may not have the ability to coordinate breathing and swallowing yet, so we have to help them learn to breathe and eat on their own.”

She said in order for a baby to get to go home, they have to be able to maintain their temperature swaddled in an open crib, take all of their feedings by mouth (be off any feeding tubes), and be gaining weight.

“The reason babies may not be ready to go home when their mother is discharged, almost universally involves feedings,” she says.

Tiffany Farmer delivered twin girls at thirty-three weeks plus one day at Williamson and her girls spent three and four weeks in the NICU here. “I had asked well ahead of time while pregnant with the twins if the NICU at WMC could handle my girls if they came early,” Tiffany says. “I wasn’t disappointed. I loved the staff and I truly appreciate what great care they took of my girls. While much of that is due to the girls themselves, I believe a lot of it had to do with the care they received.”

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When asked what types of ailments we can handle in the WMC NICU without having to transport the babies to a different facility, Susan said it’s easier to talk about which babies they don’t usually keep at WMC. “There are just so few things we can’t handle in this NICU,” she says. “We don’t handle complex congenital cardiac issues and we don’t do neonatal surgery here, but, other than that, we can pretty much take care of everything else.” She added that ninety-five to ninety-nine percent of the babies that come to the NICU stay at WMC until they are ready to go home.

“We have an excellent staff of nurses and respiratory therapists at WMC,” she says. “In addition, there is a neonatal nurse practitioner here 24/7, so there is always a neonatal nurse practitioner in the NICU. They can do most everything that neonatologists do and there is always a neonatologist who rounds with them and is available to back them up for more complicated cases. Our goal is to keep moms and babies together as much as possible,” she says.

For more information on Williamson Medical Center’s NICU, go to williamsonmedicalcenter.org.

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THE DIFFICULTIES TRANSITIONING FROM TWEEN TO PRETEENS YEARS KELLY BENNIE, M.D., PEDIATRICIAN HARPETH PEDIATRICS

As a parent, do you feel your child may be struggling? Kelly Bennie, M.D., a pediatrician with Harpeth Pediatrics in Franklin has been researching this exact issue and has come up with a few recommendations of how as parents we can help.

I have been a pediatrician for nearly twenty years, so I have watched a good portion of my Kelly Bennie M.D. patients grow into and through adolescence.

Lately I have noticed a disturbing amount of them having significant

difficulty navigating the years from eleven to twenty-one. I keep asking myself why, especially in our community where the children have supportive families and enjoy all the modern conveniences. Was it the same for me when I was that age? What is different for the youth of today? Is it just me, or are others noticing the same thing?

I began searching for answers to these questions a couple of years ago.

I found that indeed, I am not alone in noticing there is something going on with our youth that is different from when we grew up.

Here are a few things I’ve learned through my research that can help:

1. FOCUS COMPLETELY ON YOUR CHILD AS AN INDIVIDUAL. Tell your child from the beginning “you are you and there’s no one else like you.” Drill that in their heads before they get exposed to all the marketing messages that will tell them they don’t measure up to someone in the media. We have to encourage their uniqueness and teach them to celebrate diversity in others.

2. TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO DO THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE. Don’t do everything for them. Think about them moving into their own house one day and the basic things they will have to know like doing laundry and basic house maintenance. Think of your child as your apprentice and teach them everything you know how to do.

3. FORM A PACT WITH OTHER FAMILIES. When you have young children, find a small group of other families and make a commitment to be there for each other for the next twenty years. This is a great way to fill in your family structure with your friends if your extended family isn’t close by. Studies show that trusted adults are most important to teens. Sometimes it is the parents but sometimes it is a friend of the family. By forming this close-knit 44 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | AUGUST 2017

today don’t do that anymore. They might be standing there, but they are on their phones oblivious to the conversation.

group, you will ensure multiple trusted adults with which your children will form relationships that may be helpful during a tough time in the future. This gives them a sense of being raised in a community which contributes to the child’s formation of their identity.

4. PRACTICE WITH THEM ON HOW TO ENGAGE SOCIALLY. When I was younger, I would observe adult conversations when my parents would interact with other adults who they had invited over or who we ran into at the store. When my parents stopped to talk to someone, I had to stand there and wait until they were done and by default, I was soaking up their social interaction skills. Children

5. PAY ATTENTION TO SCHOOL PROGRESS. Schools are just different than they used to be. Teachers are forced to follow so many rules and guidelines that their focus is away from caring for the child like they used to be able to do. Because teachers are so overworked, it’s hard for them to delve deeper into the personal life of a child who they might notice is struggling outside the classroom.

As parents, we might assume our child’s needs are being tended to or will be brought to our attention if the teacher notices something, but we can’t make that assumption and should be encouraging our kids to tell us what they are experiencing at school and how they are dealing with it.

6. CREATE A BALANCE IN YOUR CHILD’S ACTIVITIES. In this culture, kids are starting sports or whatever it is they show a knack for or interest in at much younger ages, but with that comes the dreaded labels. They start to say “I’m good or not good at this,” and they start comparing themselves to others much younger than they used to. Sports have become so performance-driven now that parents and coaches can easily overdo

it by teaching children that winning or being the best is so important. We also have the means to give our children more than they need and, of course, we want to give them whatever advantage it may be to help them to succeed. We buy the best equipment, private lessons, and ACT classes.

At younger ages, children are feeling the pressure to outperform peers. Instead, they end up feeling like they have let someone down if they don’t perform up to someone’s expectations. Let’s say your child is not good at volleyball, but she really likes it.

We need sports and other activities to be less results-driven and more into building one’s character. To give a child the chance to learn that it’s okay to be one of the mediocre players on the team. It’s better to learn a sense of being a good teammate while trying to get better despite whether that happens or not.

that, either. You need time to reflect on things without electronics. Parents should incorporate down time where they ask their children to go sit on the back porch with them, or play a board game or go get a milkshake and hang out. That leads to conversation. Remember those long car trips to grandma’s or on vacation? We didn’t have TVs in our car to while away the hours.

There was nothing else to do but talk to each other. Now we are all seem too busy to do that. Again, we are so connected (to the digital world) that we are disconnected to humans. Research shows that kids don’t like to be too busy. So let them get bored occasionally. It’s good for them.

8. TEACH PATIENCE AND RESILIENCE. Even if parents do everything right, there

7. DEMONSTRATE DOWN TIME. As adults, we often don’t just sit quietly.

So, we aren’t teaching our children to do

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will be times when things don’t go well.

We have to teach them how to react well to disappointment or failure. This is hard for everyone, no matter your age. It takes lots of practice. The best way to teach this is to share your own experiences. Talk about times when you reacted poorly to an external circumstance and how looking back you should have reacted. I like the family discussion question, “What mistake did you make today?” It reminds us that no one is perfect and it helps us practice admitting our faults.

Kelly Bennie, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician with Harpeth Pediatrics in Franklin, and is a credentialed physician with Williamson Medical Center. Her office can be reached by calling 615.771.2656.

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SOCIAL | A Midsummer Night’s Dream Photography by K. York The African American Heritage Society (AAHS) of Williamson County held their third annual Prom Night, themed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs. The annual event pays tribute to the late Tom Murdic, former AAHS board member and community leader, by awarding two outstanding high school seniors with the Tom Murdic Educational Scholarship. Asiana Swift-Miller and Audrianna Perkins proudly received this year’s honor. Four prom couples raised money with the hopes to be crowned Mr. and Mrs. African American Heritage Society. The four prom couples competing for this year’s honor were Shataun and Clifton Jones, Rochelle and Shedrick Wright, Tondalanea and Freddie Scott and Quen and Dennis Williams, with the Wright’s being crowned this year. Like AAHS on Facebook for more information.

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FEATURE | Williamson Medical Center

TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT ADDED TO THE LIST OF ROBOTIC ORTHOPAEDIC PROCEDURES AT WMC

BY MELONEE HURT, WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER

With knee replacement patients getting younger and technology getting better, the demand for quality joint replacements is ever-increasing.

In fact, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, total knee replacement surgeries are projected to increase 673 percent by 2030.

Cory Calendine, M.D.

Brian Perkinson M.D.

Cory Calendine, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon with Vanderbilt Bone & Joint in Franklin, says the reason this business is growing so fast is two-fold.

“Knee replacement patients are more demanding than ever and they have high expectations,” Cory says. “Today’s knee replacement parts are better than they were ten years ago, so we have more confidence putting them in younger people.”

Historically, Cory says, some total knee replacement patients would eventually develop pain post-operatively that was primarily due to instability of the new joint. With the latest robotic technology being used at Williamson Medical Center (WMC), even that can be fixed.

“The MAKO robotic arm solves the problem of instability,” he says. “Before this technology, surgeons were placing joints manually, which was less precise and could lead to alignment issues and ultimately pain around the knee. We now plan the new joint based on a CT scan, not an X-ray. CTs are 3-D images, not flat, so we have much better information going in.”

Brian Perkinson, M.D., also with Bone & Joint in Franklin said prior to this robotic technology, surgeons also often had to do soft tissue balancing, which meant releasing, or cutting, certain ligaments to create the appropriate balance to the knee.

“This robotic technology allows us to adjust the cuts to the bone within a couple of degrees to create the balance we need,” Brian says.

“Because of this we can avoid soft tissue releases. This means less pain for the patient, less scar tissue, a quicker recovery and improved function in the knee.”

LEADING THE WAY WMC was the first hospital in the state to do a total knee replacement with the MAKO robotic system and was the eighth hospital in the country to perform the surgery.

“What this means is WMC is making a stance to say that we are going to advance orthopaedic care in a responsible way,” Cory says.

“We are part of an evolution.”

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In addition to surgeons performing these highly technical, and extremely successful surgeries exclusively at WMC, it is also a regional training site that allows surgeons from across the world to scrub in and be educated on these procedures.

“What we are doing is responsible innovation and others are taking notice. You have to be out there to evaluate what’s going on. If you find something you believe in, leading the way is important,” Cory says. “I took my WMC surgical team to New York and did a live demo feed that was broadcast into 200-some sites across the world who tuned in to see the technology used here at WMC.” Brian added that he sees WMC’s venture in this technology as an investment in the health and well-being of the future of this community.

“This is a prime example of WMC reinvesting in our community, by offering the most sophisticated and modern surgical opportunities for our patients,” he says.

PERFECT BALANCE Initially, Cory says, there was confusion among patients about a “robot” performing the joint replacement, but his patients trusted him to do their surgery robotically.

“The robot is not doing the surgery,” he says. “The surgeon is doing the surgery, but the robotic arm acts like a GPS, so it allows us to do improved planning pre-operatively and improved execution intra-operatively. We use that improved information to make sure the joint is aligned and balanced perfectly.”

Cory says prior to robotic total knee replacements, 20 percent of total knee patients recorded less than excellent results due to alignment and instability issues in the new joint.

“But if you can put the parts perfectly matched to the bone, it will lead to a better outcome,” he says. “With this kind of precision, you can have greater confidence in offering it to younger patients who have higher demands. We have taken accuracy to another level.”

Brian agreed, saying he believes this total knee technology will be the most utilized of all the robotic technology over time.

“This technology allows us to more accurately place the knee replacement in a better position to allow for more normal knee mechanics, motion, stability and alignment,” he says.

Both Cory Calendine, M.D. and Brian Perkinson M.D., are boardcertified orthopaedic surgeons with Vanderbilt Bone & Joint in Franklin and are credentialed physicians with Williamson Medical Center. Their office can be reached by calling 615.790.3290.

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THE EARLY DAYS OF THE

WILLIAMSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

BY RICK WARWICK

Sadly, few among us today remember the medical and social services provided by the Williamson County Health Department when we were largely rural and agricultural. The health department opened in 1921 when pellagra, smallpox, typhoid, ringworm, lice, bedbugs, impetigo and all the then fearful childhood diseases that were common throughout the countryside.

Dr. L.M. Graves was the first director, followed by Dr. W.C. Williams, Dr. Knox Galloway, Dr. Don. C. Peterson, Dr. W.B. Farris, Dr. H.C. Stewart and Dr. Roy Settle. Old-timers in the county will remember Dr. R.H. Hutchinson, who served both as director of the local health department and the Tennessee Commissioner of Public Health. Today the Williamson County Health Department building is named in his honor.

Most notable of the county nurses of this early era were Katherine DeYoung, Cecile Ott Sparkman, Ruth Skelly Criddle, Pearl Kelly, Ellen Williams, Louise Buchanan, Margaret Lowe, Elizabeth Reid Lovell and Zetta Comer.

These ladies were pioneer crusaders in promoting good health practices. They visited homes to teach mothers the basics in cleanliness and child care. Since most mothers delivered at home, these nurses assisted the local physicians and county midwives in prenatal and postnatal care. Special classes were established to train midwives in proper practices in delivering babies at home. County nurses made regular visits to the many one-room and two-room-schools cross the county, keeping medical charts on each student and administering the required vaccinations. Before nursing homes, the elderly and invalids were dependent on these angels of mercy to make regular visits to their homes for personal care and teaching their family members useful modern health care practices.

In 1931, the Williamson County Tuberculosis Study was opened, funded largely by the Rockefeller Foundation, to abate the large number of tubercular cases found across the county. TB tents were furnished patients who needed to sleep in fresh air and away from their family.

The fight against TB was assisted by the Tennessee Health Department’s regular mobile X-ray unit visits.

State employees Dr. E.F. Harrison and Ross Crutcher were headquartered here.

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(Top) Cecile Sparkman visits a patient. (Bottom left) Ruth Criddle and another nurse are holding twins as sister and brother look on. (Bottom right) County Nurses: Zetta Comer, unidentified, Elizabeth Lovell, unidentified, Ruth Criddle & Cecile Sparkman.

In 1937, the health department moved into a new two-story brick building behind the courthouse on Third Avenue South. Health services were administered out of this building until a larger facility was built in 1958 on West Main Street next to the new county hospital.

It hasn’t been too many years ago that couples wishing to get married in Tennessee had to visit the health department to have a blood test to check for venereal diseases. Other important services performed by the health department included inspection of restaurants, school cafeterias, swimming pools and the issuing of septic tank permits. To aid in country sanitation, wooden privies were furnished families who didn’t have them. Yes, as late as the 1930s, many families did not have outdoor privies, let alone indoor water closets.

When Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was perfected in 1955, the health department nurses and local physicians vaccinated the students at the schools. In 1957, the health department took the lead to serve the adult population by organizing adult clinics across the county. When Albert Sabin developed the oral antidote in 1961, the county nurses worked again with local physicians in administering this wonder drug on a sugar cube, which has practically eliminated the polio scourge from the face of the earth.

Today, the role of the health department is still important in our lives but apparently not as visible as before. When was the last time you visited the Williamson County Health Department at 1324 West Main Street in Franklin?

It may be a good idea to stop by and thank them for all they have done and are doing to protect public health.

RICK WARWICK Days Gone By Rick has lived in Williamson County since 1970 and has been serving our community for many years. He currently serves as the Williamson County Historian at the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County.

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SOCIAL | Blackberry Jam

Photography by Melissa DelRossi Boyd Mill Farm hosted their annual Blackberry Jam this summer, to benefit the Hard Bargain Association. Hard Bargain Association seeks to preserve its historic African American neighborhood, through rehabilitating existing homes and building new ones for low to moderate income families. The event is a major fundraiser for the year and this year’s lineup included a Children’s Concert, featuring Happy Racers, and ended with soul artist, Jason Eskridge. Families and friends came out to enjoy the great music, dancing, face painting, and food and beverages. To learn more about Hard Bargain, or to become a volunteer please visit hardbargain.org. To find out more about Boyd Mill Farm or the Blackberry Jam Festival, go to boydmillfarm.com.

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COMMUNITY | Your Community Partner

Harpeth Conservancy SERVING THE COMMUNITY BY PRESERVING AND PROTECTING OUR RIVERS

BY SARA ARMS

Beginning last year, the Harpeth River Watershed Association underwent a re-branding and expansion process. Complete with a new name, Harpeth Conservancy, a new corporate leadership structure and a revitalized mission to keep our waters clean, they are striving to serve our community under the vision of “clean water and healthy ecosystems for the rivers of Tennessee championed by the people who live here.”

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Along with this re-branding effort, Dan Fitzgerald, who earned his PhD in wildlife and fisheries science from Texas A&M University was hired on as the Director for Watershed Science and Restoration.

Founding Executive Director, Dorene Bolze, is the newly elected President and CEO and Jim Redwine is the Vice President and COO.

“Harpeth Conservancy remains committed to the State Scenic Harpeth River and to building and expanding on the successes we have achieved over the past fifteen years,” says Dorene. “In fact, we are intensifying our efforts in water quality assessment, land use, river restoration, outreach and recreation programs in the Harpeth as part of larger initiatives statewide and as pilot and demonstration programs to protect rivers in Tennessee and around the country.”

By renaming the Harpeth Conservancy, they hope to better represent what they do and what the nonprofit organization stands for. They are now more closely aligned with their mission to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee by employing scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote and support broad community stewardship and action.

The name also reflects the company’s scientific roots in water conservation and protection and well as portrays their collaborative approach to raising the standards of water quality in Tennessee.

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“And, putting it simply, four words is just too long,” says Dorene.

According to Dorene, the public reception of the new brand has been overwhelmingly positive. The company is moving at “lightning speed,” she says, and the Harpeth Conservancy is getting involved in state and national water conservation movements. She mentions people are now paying attention to these initiatives and others on local and national levels.

She explains that people care about the things close to them locally, and for middle Tennesseans, this is the Harpeth.

Deciding whether or not to keep its name in the company’s title was the hardest decision the board had to make.

“When we did a bunch of survey work, we saw that ‘Harpeth’ meant a lot to people,” says Dorene.

“It has a meaning to those who live here and work here. When dropping the name, it loses its ground - its’ place. At the end of the day all politics is local. Everything you care about is local. The decisions that impact those things are determined locally - championed by the people who live here.”

The Harpeth Conservancy has been in Williamson County for the past eighteen years and since its foundation it has been using innovative scientific research to fight river pollution in Tennessee.

As well as protecting and cleaning already polluted rivers, the Harpeth Conservancy takes legal action against organizations that don’t comply with state-mandated antiwater pollution laws.

For a state like Tennessee, which is known for its expansive wildlife and wilderness scene, it is imperative that organizations like the Harpeth Conservancy exist and fight for the waterways vital to our local ecosystem. Currently, their major project is research on how sewage and toxic run-off from properties bordering the river damages the river water and harms the wildlife that live in and around it by depleting water of oxygen. This is a national problem and the Harpeth Conservancy is joining the South Eastern regional effort to find solutions.

For more information about the Harpeth Conservancy, their mission, upcoming events, the River Swing on September 9th and how to offer your help, visit harpethconservancy.org.

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SOCIAL | Three Blind Vines

Photography by K. York The Next Generation of Franklin and Williamson County held their tenth annual Three Blind Vines wine tasting event at the Factory. The 1980s theme was a flashback to Top Gun, puffy hair, leggings and Van Halen. Guests danced to the era’s greatest hits performed by Mixtape.

Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to taste different wines, eat tasty treats from local restaurants and bid on items in the silent auction. The Next Generation members are the future faces of the Heritage Foundation whose mission is to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of our community. The event raised more than $4,000 to benefit the continued renovation and restoration of the Big House for Historic Preservation. For more, visit historicfranklin.com.

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Bunk Beds, Books & Back to School

BY KELLY OAKLEY, REFRESH HOMES

Before you send your children back for their first full day of school, take a little time to think up the room of their dreams and get them off on the right foot.

Having a space that is comfortable and functional fosters creativity, encourages productivity and increases overall satisfaction with our jobs. If our work spaces are so important for us to perfect, then how important should our kids’ rooms be?

When we start planning a child’s space, we like to get as funky and fun as possible. The places your children learn and play are the places where they thrive. When designing these kids’ rooms, our team likes to create a space that inspires positivity, individuality and imagination. We’ve consolidated the millions of thoughts we have when pulling together these spaces and given you four guideposts that will help you to be sure your child’s room is complete.

A PLACE TO SLEEP. One of the key components to a bedroom is a bed. Like every bedroom we design, we place a load of importance on the bed and the bedding. Especially when it comes to someone under age sixteen (or me when I’m on a roll with a design plan…or on Instagram), it’s necessary to set up a bed that’s cozy, inviting and puts the night owl in us to sleep.

A PLACE TO PLAY. Whether you’re giving them an open area to do somersaults and cartwheels, setting up a corner with a stage and instruments, or filling bins with their favorite toys; make sure your child’s room is just that: a child’s room. Giving them a place to play and be themselves is valuable.

Incorporate details that spark your son or daughter’s interests and show off their unique style.

A PLACE TO LEARN. Almost as important as the bed is a desk or creative workspace. When I was growing up, I sat on my bed to do just about everything including my homework. Later, I learned that’s a huge rule breaker. When we work in our bed, it tells our brain this is a place for productivity.

Whether it’s a desk or a comfy chair in the corner; make sure to give your children a space to do their homework, read, write or even watch TV outside of their bed.

A PLACE TO GROW. While we have hammered into you our love for incorporating special interests and passions, it’s true that our children are always changing. We also know how hard it can be to keep up with those fast-paced little minds. When decorating a place to sleep, play and learn; we like to be sure to use solid, base pieces that can last all the way from elementary school to high school. Allow your art, bedding and accessories to be the pieces you can easily swap out as your children swap their style.

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SOCIAL | Porchfest Photography by K. York The Westhaven community welcomed thousands of guests to the neighborhood for the sixth annual Porchfest in June. Fifty musicians of all genres played on porches throughout the neighborhood.

Festival attendees set up their lawn chairs or brought blankets for the lawn. Some sat roadside in their golf carts to enjoy great music. At dusk the evening concert at the lake kicked off with the Flat River Band and Guilty Pleasures. Food trucks lined the street and artisans sold their wares. Porchfest has become a destination for music lovers to gather for a family friendly afternoon of fun and fabulous entertainment. For additional information on the Westhaven community and their events, visit westhaventn.com.

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY JUNE HOME SALES MAINTAIN MOMENTUM Williamson County home sales maintained a steady pace in June and increased for the fourth consecutive month this year, while facing continued low inventory levels that slowed year-overyear growth by 3.3 percent. There were 583 total home closings in Williamson County in June 2017, including 542 single-family residences and forty-one condominiums. That compares with 603 total closings, of which 553 were singlefamily homes and fifty condos, in June 2016. Properties typically stayed on the market for twenty-eight days in June, which is down from thirty-two days last month and thirty-four days a year ago.

On a year-to-date basis, home sales are relatively unchanged from last year.

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The median closed price for a singlefamily home was $459,775 in June 2017 versus $459,900 for the same period last year, and declined 3.2 percent from last month’s all-time record high closed price of $474,733. This June also marked sixteen consecutive months the median closed price for a single-family home in Williamson County was above $400,000.

Williamson County’s housing market remains robust, yet there are still challenges. We had a fairly significant increase in sales from month-to-month and the year-to-date figures are steady and consistent. However, the active market makes competition high among

potential buyers. While strong interest and demand in our community remains exceedingly high, homes are selling faster than ever as evidenced by the number of days a home is on the market falling to under a month.

With lack of inventory in Williamson County remaining the biggest challenge to would-be home buyers, working with a professional REALTOR® familiar with the community and looking out for your interests will increase your chances of finding the perfect home. Would-be sellers that have their homes market ready are seeing great returns in this market. Consulting with a professional REALTOR® ensures that both buyers and sellers have a professional who is looking out for their interest during the home buying and selling process. WCAR and its leadership takes the role of the REALTOR® within the community seriously and meets regularly with community and state leaders to discuss how the real estate community can actively contribute to the growth and progress of Williamson County.

After recent meetings with local elected officials, state legislators and Williamson County Schools leaders, there is incredible confidence in market sustainability in Williamson County due to the quality of life offered, the continually improving job market and the top-notch schools that our county offers.

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SOCIAL | House for Hope Charity Check Presentation Photography by Catherine Royka Carbine & Associates, premier custom homebuilders, presented more than $100,000 to seventeen middle Tennessee children’s charities, as a result of the House for Hope Designer Show House event held in March. To celebrate their thirty years in business, the Carbine team wanted to give back to the community by launching the House for Hope Designer Show House. To highlight the local charities, Carbine & Associates reached out to fifteen design tastemakers and social media influencers from a four-state area to help as part of the charitable project. Some of the local charity organizations that benefited from the sale of the home and ticket sales include: High Hopes, Bridges Domestic Violence Center, GraceWorks Ministries and Franktown Hearts. For more information on Carbine & Associates, visit carbineandassociates.com.

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SOCIAL | BUMC Annual Fish Fry Photography by Catherine Royka Members of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and people from all around the middle Tennessee area came out for the biggest backyard party of the year with more than 1,800 pounds of fresh catfish. The forty-third annual Bethlehem United Methodist Church was nothing short of fantastic with live music from 5 Points Swing and Bethlehem United Methodist Church, all you can eat catfish, hushpuppies, cole slaw, tomatoes and white beans, a silent auction, bake sale and kids zone. Proceeds from the event support several of the church's missions including Tiny House Project, helping area homeless and Kathy’s Backpacks program. For more information about the church, visit bethlehemumc.com.

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AT A SECLUDED BEACHFRONT SANCTUARY IN DESTIN, FLORIDA

BY SHELLY ROBERTSON BIRDSONG

While there’s no shortage of beach front hotels in Florida to choose from when deciding where to book your beach vacation, if you’re looking for a romantic, adults-only getaway, look no further than the Henderson Park Inn in Destin, Florida. It takes a certain kind of special for me to personally rave about, without pause, a hotel. But from the very first time I visited the Henderson Park Inn, I have been entranced. For me it was an oasis at the end of a busy, hot, vacationerridden (mostly kids and teenagers), road.

A surprise amidst the high rises and stucco condo buildings - this was to become my favorite getaway of all.

To begin with, it appears wholly different than anything on the famous miles of beaches 68 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | AUGUST 2017

along the 30A and 98 coast of the Panhandle.

Straight out of Martha’s Vineyard or the Hamptons, it is in a word, picaresque, set against the turquoise sea. Its wide patio and veranda boast rocking chairs, yes thats right, rocking chairs, and a porch swing. I was in love! The Inn itself is best described as a modern luxury boutique hotel, but a step back in time in romantic beach ambiance.

A large veranda overlooks a long expanse of grass and the beautiful white sugar sands of the Emerald Coast. Guest rooms are elegant private sanctuaries and evoke a feeling of relaxation and serenity. It is adults only, so you are immediately met with the sound of... the waves, and nothing more. All rooms face the sea and are fully equipped with well,

really everything you need for your escape.

Don’t bring beach towels, they have them.

No need to haul that beach set- up - yours is complimentary with your stay. As for food; well they have you covered around the clock starting with a gourmet breakfast, perfect picnic lunch, endless array of snacks and beverages all day and the happiest of hours each afternoon on the back veranda for you and fellow guests as you watch the sun go down over the beautiful Henderson Park.

Oh, I forgot to mention that to one side of the Inn, there is nothing but a preserved beach and park - so, no buildings, no beach tents, no volley ball, nothing, except maybe a sea turtle or two.

You really don’t need to leave at all, even for dining out, with the exemplary restaurant on site. There are so many small touches that make it stand out from the fray - wine and fruit in your room upon arrival, a host of books and games to borrow, bikes if you are feeling like exploring, a fresh pitcher of lemonade and cookies as you come in from the sun. It is something out of a novel I have read, about beach trips in the long ago past to elegant and quaint inns where your every need and desire was immediately met, but in a calm, peaceful and unassuming way.

I have shared the Henderson Park Inn with so many people in the last fifteen years, sending my mother and stepfather their for their getaway, taking my very best girlfriends and sister there to celebrate my fortieth birthday and of course countless visits with my husband, including the visit when he got down on one knee with Henderson Park Inn as our backdrop and asked me to marry him.

NEW LUXURY AMENITIES On our most recent visit to the Inn, we specifically went to experience their newly added amenities. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, now the idyllic boutique hotel is on par with the finest small hotels in the world. Guests at the Henderson Park Inn can have the best of both worlds: the serenity of their beach-side luxury boutique hotel along with access to all of the wonderful amenities next door, at The Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort. The Inn’s sister property, is home to two luxurious swimming pools. Couples will love relaxing at the Adults Only Pool, which features a luxury cabana with poolside beverage service. Guests who want to keep up with their workout routine can take advantage of The Henderson’s excellent fitness center and ongoing fitness activities. For the ultimate relaxation, Henderson Park Inn guests can book spa services including massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, mineral scrubs and more. All the things you didn’t even miss at the Inn, now are included as part of your incredible stay as well.

AN UNFORGETTABLE CULINARY EXPERIENCE The Henderson Park Inn’s on-site restaurant, Beach Walk Café, has built a reputation as Destin’s premier location for fine dining. With outstanding cuisine, personalized service and unparalleled views, Beach Walk Café is pure indulgence in romantic waterfront dining on one of the most breathtaking settings on the Gulf Coast. It’s no surprise that Beach Walk Café has been selected as one of the top 100 most romantic restaurants in the United States by OpenTable. For the most romantic dinner on the gulf and possibly of your life, reserve Beach Walk Café’s Toes in the Sand dining experience. Enjoy a private table at the water’s edge under the stars with a dedicated server and watch the sun set into the gulf for a truly memorable evening!

Now more than ever, the Henderson Park Inn is the perfect destination for a couple’s retreat. Voted the most romantic hotel in America by both the users of About.com and TripAdvisor.com, it is easy to see why the Henderson Park Inn has become a nationally recognized destination for honeymoons, anniversaries, and couples getaways.

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SOCIAL | Juneteenth

Photography by Haley Anthony The African American Heritage Society hosted its thirteenth annual Juneteenth Celebration, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, at the McLemore House Museum this summer. The event commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States in 1865. The event began with the raising of Patricia Washington the American and Juneteenth flags by American Legion Post & Chelsea Adams 215. Various events took place throughout the day including musical performances, a cake walk, story-telling and door prizes.

The historic McLemore House Museum was built in the Hard Bargain neighborhood by Harvey McLemore, a Franklin man who went from slave to homeowner. The museum is now open for tours from 10am to 2pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Like them on Facebook to follow their information and events.

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SOCIAL | Your Williamson Summer Mixer Sponsored Event

Photography by Sara Arms Friends from around the community joined Robertson Media Group, Inc. and the Your Williamson staff at Music City Motor Cars in Brentwood to celebrate the summer issue. Guests enjoyed an evening of networking, with incredible food from Ludlow & Prime. There were chocolates from Schakolad Chocolate Factory Cool Springs, dessert from Nothing Bundt Cake, giveaways, and live music by Dawn & Nash. But of course, the highlight of the evening was browsing the amazing luxury vehicles. Local artist, Roy Laws did a live painting during the event and the Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders stopped by too! Stay in the know about future mixers by following Your Williamson on Facebook or at yourwilliamson.com.

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FROM GOOD TO GREAT ONE-ON-ONE WITH SUPERINTENDENT DR. MIKE LOONEY

BY CHARLANE OLIVER

GET TO KNOW THE MAN BEHIND TENNESSEE’S TOP SCHOOL DISTRICT With more than 38,000 students in forty-four schools and growing by 2,000 students a year, keeping Williamson County Schools (WCS) at the top of the academic rankings can be a moving target.

Somehow, the man behind the state’s top performing school district gets the job done. Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney leads a district that touts a record 24.7 ACT composite score, twenty-four National Merit Finalists, a 95.5 percent graduation rate, nine National Blue Ribbon Schools and $125 million in college scholarships given to high school graduates. The list keeps going. When asked what keeps him awake at night, it’s not the $6 million budget deficit he was handed from the Williamson County Commission this past spring to avoid a tax increase, nor is it the tough decision to cut key new staff positions and services to balance that deficit. No, it’s the well-being of his students and teachers.

“I worry about individual students,” he says. “I get to know their stories and struggles and find creative ways to support their social and emotional needs. I have those same concerns for employees who find themselves in less than desirable situations. Having empathy while counting on them to do a job is sometimes a struggle.”

“We do a lot with a little bit,” he says. “We spend well below the state average on per pupil expenditures and are producing superior results that, in large part, is offset by the level of engagement and private contributions that our parents and teachers are making.”

What exactly is the secret to the district’s success? Mike believes it’s the students, staff and parents that make the difference.

Whereas many districts across the state crave for high parent involvement, being superintendent in an affluent district where parents are highly engaged poses some unique challenges. He describes WCS parents as robust supporters of their children’s education needs who often leverage their intellect and resources to advocate for their children.

“You won’t find very many public figures who give out their personal cell phone number, but Dr. Mike Looney is one of them. He prides himself on being accessible to anyone in the district.”

You won’t find very many public figures who give out their personal cell phone number, but Dr. Mike Looney is one of them. He prides himself on being accessible to anyone in the district. For him, he doesn’t have the luxury of logging off at 5 o’clock and leaving his duties at the office or taking an extended summer break. For his fifty-fifth birthday in February, he’s planning to take his first vacation in several years. Mountain climbing is on the itinerary. Indeed, an uphill climb ensues as growth continues to exacerbate the school district’s financial dilemmas. As the county commission and school board jockey for funding by way of the state’s Basic Education Program (BEP) formula or an impending sales tax increase, he believes the most stable, 74 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | AUGUST 2017

equitable method of funding schools is the property tax but also thinks increasing the sales tax rate is a prudent idea.

Another contributing factor of success is being relentlessly focused on achieving the district’s strategic plan. The Williamson County School Board adopted a new strategic plan at its June 19th meeting.

Local business executives, community leaders, educators and parents will have an opportunity to hear more about the new strategic plan at the Williamson, Inc. State of the Schools Address on Tuesday, August 15th at Battle Ground Academy. Sign up for this event at williamsonchamber.com.

“We’re working on a huge initiative that will shatter records everywhere. It really will. Stay tuned,” says Mike.

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Photography by Sara Arms Franklin Synergy Bank in partnership with Williamson, Inc., presented the 2017 Business & Education Expo at the Factory at Franklin. This expo is the largest showcase of Williamson County businesses and schools.

This year’s theme was “Explore, Experience and Exchange,” to highlight the many interactive exhibits that came to life at the expo. Guests at the event mingled with local businesses, tried samples of food and drink from restaurants and breweries and could even play a nine-hole putting course. Daniel Mordeccai & Elle Plossei For more information, visit williamsonchamber.com.

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JENA LOCKE THOMAS NAMED AS PRESIDENT AND PARTNER OF THE ANDREWS AGENCY The Andrews Agency has named Jena Thomas as president and partner. Throughout the twenty-seven-year history of The Andrews Agency, their philosophy as an agency has been to under commit and over deliver, and Jena embodies that principle. Founding partner Susan Andrews Thompson will remain involved in the agency’s operations as chief executive officer, as they continue to deliver results for their clients. For more information, visit andrewspr.com.

CHEEKWOOD NAMED PETER GRIMALDI NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF GARDENS AND HORTICULTURE Cheekwood named Peter Grimaldi its new Vice President of Gardens and Horticulture. Grimaldi comes to Cheekwood from the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in North Carolina, where he served as the Director of Horticulture and Facilities for five years. In his new role, Grimaldi will serve on a six-person senior leadership team, responsible for ensuring horticultural excellence throughout Cheekwood’s fifty-five acre campus. He will oversee the design, direction and implementation of four seasonal displays as well as directing plant cultivation and protection, turf and tree care, greenhouse production and maintaining sustainability practices, while upholding the historical integrity of the property. For more information, visit cheekwood.org.

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FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK ACCEPTS THE FIS IMPACT AWARD On behalf of First Citizens National Bank, Judy Long, President and Chief Operating Officer, accepted the FIS Impact Award at the annual InfoShare Conference in Orlando. This award was created by FIS to recognize clients who use the FIS technology and services to their fullest potential and beyond.

First Citizens National Bank was selected for this national award for Operational Efficiency and Technology to better serve customers.

In addition to the Impact Award, FIS will make a $10,000 donation to United Way of West Tennessee. First Citizens National Bank works closely with United Way and has been recognized as the second largest giver in West Tennessee for the last three years.

For more information about First Citizens National Bank, please visit FirstCNB.com.

BUSINESS | We’re in the Money

WHEN SHOULD I START MY SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT CHECKS?

YOU WILL SPEND UPWARDS OF

45 YEARS

working to support your lifestyle, provide for your family, and set aside money for retirement.

BY ALEX JONES

The decision about when to claim your benefits is a significant one. Americans are living and working longer, and retiring later. Unfortunately, some of us haven’t saved much. According to the National Institute on Retirement Security, “the average working household has virtually no retirement savings.” You might need Social Security to stay afloat in old age.

MORE IS BETTER: The size of the Social Security check you’ll receive is the result of your earnings record and age when you start taking benefits.

Your “full retirement age,” when you’ve earned 100 percent of those benefits, is sixty-six or sixty-seven, depending on when you were born. Collect early, before full retirement age, and you’ll pay a penalty - you’ll receive a smaller check.

WAIT IF YOU CAN: The choice of your start date locks in the size of your checks. Some grab Social Security as soon as they can. For widows and widowers, that’s age sixty. For everyone else, it’s sixty-two, which has been and still is the most popular age to start benefits, according to U.S. News & World Report.

That’s changing. According to the Social Security Administration, men and women who can claim retirement benefits at the earliest eligibility have declined drastically.

If you hold off filing until after full retirement, your checks earn a bonus of eight percent per year. The longer you wait, the bigger your benefit becomes, until age seventy. After seventy, there’s no benefit to waiting longer.

Waiting makes sense if you’re healthy and members of your family tend to live longer. A $2,000 benefit, for example, becomes $2,640 if your full retirement age is sixty-six and you wait four more years.

With all your hard work you Deserve the Opportunity to Retire Comfortably, and Stay Retired

A quarter of today’s sixty-five-year-olds will live past ninety, according to the Social Security Administration. You may need those checks for a long time.

TRADE-OFFS: Here’s a hypothetical example of the pros and cons for someone eligible for $750 per month at sixty-two who waits and claims benefits at seventy: PROS: • At seventy, your monthly checks are $1,320 to $1,560 more per month for life.

• After breaking even between age eighty and eighty-one, your total earnings are greater each year compared with taking benefits at sixty-two.

• At eighty-three, your total Social Security earnings are $16,920 more than if you’d begun at sixty-two; at eighty-five, you’ll have $30,600 more; and by ninety, you’ll have $64,800 more.

CONS: • You wait longer to get checks.

• You get fewer checks overall.

• You lose money if you die before breaking even in roughly 10 1⁄2 years, or at age 80 1⁄2.

ALEX JONES

We’re in the Money | Guardingthepath.com Alex Jones is a Certified Financial Planner with Guardian Financial passionately helping people retire comfortably and stay retired. Alex lives in Franklin with his wife Amber and two daughters and is part of the Dave Ramsey SmartVestor program.

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BUSINESS | The Scoop

The Scoop continued CITY OF FRANKLIN NAMES TWO NEW DIRECTORS The City of Franklin announces the promotion of two long time employees to Directors of Departments within the city. Michelle Marie Hatcher P.E. was named the new Water Management Director. Michelle has been with the City since 2014 when she was hired as Assistant Director of Planning and Policy of the Water Management Department. The former Water Management Director, Mark Hilty was promoted to Assistant City Administrator of Public Works earlier this year. Dr. Jordon Shaw was promoted to Director of Information Technology in June. Previous IT Director Fred Banner is retiring in January of 2018.

Fred has served in this position since 2002 when the position was created. Fred will stay on to work on projects and assist Dr. Shaw in his transition until the end of the year. For more, visit franklin-gov.com.

FIRST NEW BANK IN TENNESSEE IN TEN YEARS APPROVED Tennessee Bank & Trust announced that it has received approval from the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), moving the organization one step closer to becoming the first bank to open in the state of Tennessee in ten years. Tennessee Bank & Trust is currently operating as a branch division of Farmers Bank & Trust Company of Blytheville, Arkansas. The bank is headquartered in Green Hills, with a branch located in Franklin. For more, visit tennesseebankandtrust.com.

COLUMBIA STATE RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT IN MEMORY OF RETIRED PROFESSOR The Columbia State Community College Foundation received a scholarship endowment in memoriam of Dr. Marvin “Mart” F. Austin Jr., retired professor of English and humanities division chair.

Austin was a first-generation college student and began his academic career at Austin Peay State University where he earned bachelor’s degrees in English and mathematics, and a master’s degree in English.

Austin continued his education at the University of Tennessee where he earned a doctorate in English. While at Columbia State, Austin impacted the lives of many students. Austin, a Lawrenceburg native, started his tenure at Columbia State in 1976 and retired in 2008. During that time, he taught English, humanities and philosophy.

Following his retirement, Austin continued to teach online classes for Columbia State.

SOCIAL | Made South Photography by K. York MADE SOUTH returned to the Factory with 100 vendors for its summer shopping event. Jamison Hall and Liberty Hall were filled with the best artisan goods, art, music, food and drink the south has to offer.

Shoppers sampled treats from local chefs and regional distilleries and had the opportunity to purchase those one-of-a kinds finds. A portion of this year’s ticket benefited New Hope Academy of Franklin. The next MADE SOUTH holiday event will be held November 17th and 18th. For more information on the next event, visit madesouth.com.

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BUSINESS | You in Business

ROBERTSON MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES THEY WILL PUBLISH MODERN BABIES & CHILDREN MAGAZINE

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We are excited to announce that we have acquired the existing Middle Tennessee publication Modern Babies & Children from Sumner County entrepreneur Kara Brumley and her company Keek Publishing.

“We are thrilled to add Modern Babies & Children to our publishing family. We knew we wanted to expand our publications and were just looking for the right existing publications or new ones to create. We are humbled Kara approached us to take over at a time when she was finding herself not in a position to continue to grow and expand as she wanted,” says RMG Owner and Publisher, Shelly Robertson Birdsong. “For her to choose us is extremely flattering. As a ‘mommy’ publisher myself, I know how hard it would be to let your ‘baby’ magazine go – and hope it continues to flourish. We intend to do her proud and to continue the great work she has started.”

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Modern Babies & Children has been focused primarily in the Sumner County area where Keek is located. However, it does cover all of Middle Tennessee. “We are excited to get started on revamping this model and building our own brand of a high-quality children’s and parent’s services publication for all of Middle Tennessee,” says Vice President of Communications and Managing Publisher, Anna Robertson Ham. Plans include a more robust print product to enhance the already strong digital presence and to grow to the entire coverage market including Davidson, Williamson, Maury, Rutherford and Wilson counties in addition to Sumner. “We look forward to including content, advertising and contributions from all of those areas very soon, while also continuing to work with the great existing clients and contributors who have made this publication what it is,” says Shelly.

Modern Babies & Children Central Florida will also be a part of RMG as well. “We hadn’t planned on running a magazine in Florida – yet – but definitely are looking forward to getting out of our comfort zone and learning a lot both as individuals and as a company,” says President of Sales and Development, Johnny Birdsong. “I know we will face challenges not being in our backyards, but we knew we wanted to look for new publishing opportunities. I look forward to growing the licensing and consulting branch of our business, which will give RMG the chance to grow our brands into new communities with the help of individuals who would like to have such publications in their own community. It’s a win win,” he says.

Modern Babies & Children Middle Tennessee will be on stands this fall.

For more information on advertising, contributing or on licensing and consulting information to start your own publication, contact Anna Robertson Ham at anna@robertsonmediagroup.com.

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LIFESTYLE | Keeping Score

PASSING ON THE TRADITION OF ARCHERY

BY DANNY WILLOUGHBY | ARC OF THE ARROW ARCHERY, LLC

Fred Bear, one of the great American pioneers of archery, once said, “The history of the bow and arrow is the history of mankind.”

The bow and arrow are two of the oldest tools known to mankind, dating back to the Stone Age. As the bow and arrow became dominant, history began to change. Experts believe the bow and arrow are one of the three most important inventions in human history – right alongside the discovery of fire and the development of speech. Primitive cave paintings, such as those discovered in Eastern Spain, prove that man has hunted

“Archery is a lifelong sport that’s gaining popularity because people of all ages and skill levels can enjoy it together in various ways.”

with a bow and arrow for at least 12,000 years. Ancient arrowheads found at BirEl-Atir in Tunisia date back even further, some as early as forty thousand years ago.

Throughout the ages, archery has been handed down to the new generation.

Originally it was passed on as a survival and war tool, which developed into sport and competition. One of the first organized competitions were held in England around the 14th century.

This came about due to the English army’s longbow, which was considered one of their most important weapons. The first Olympic competition was in 1900. Although these factors were the incentive to pass on the skill, it became a sport just because it was...FUN! Archery is a lifelong sport that’s gaining popularity because people of all ages and skill levels can enjoy it together in various ways.

You do not have to have a certain physical makeup to be successful and have fun participating in archery. It is a year-round sport that can take place both outdoor and indoor. The passing on of a tradition does not happen without those that are willing to pass it on.

There are multiple types of archery including, traditional, compound, competition, hunting, target and 3D. Traditional archery is focused on the longbows and recurves, which can be made with more modern methods or utilizing

some of the original primitive methods. A selfbow, a bow made from a single piece of wood, is more of a primitive style bow.

A self-bow can easily be made by taking a log of good bow wood, then removing everything that is not a bow. To go with the self-bow would be wooden arrows fletched with turkey feathers.

Archery has had a tremendous increase in popularity over the recent years, but the competition of all the other sports seems to restrict the opportunities to get involved in an archery program. There is a great interest in archery, but it takes a joint effort of the community to create more opportunities to get involved. Just as with other sports, archery opportunities are created through the development of archery programs. USA Archery has programs that range from the first time you put your hands on a bow, all the way to Olympic/International competition and everything in between.

Happy shooting!

DANNY WILLOUGHBY Arc of the Arrow Archery, LLC | arcofthearrowarchery@outlook.com Danny Willoughby is leading an effort to start USA Archery programs in middle Tennessee. USA Archery is the national governing body for the Olympic sport of archery. The mission of USA Archery is to provide the necessary resources to foster strong athlete participation, competition and training in the sport of archery.

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LIFESTYLE | A Southern Gentleman Is

The Fabric of the

South

BY DOUG REGEN

It’s fitting I’m writing about a fabric that epitomizes the south as we wrap up the third annual Robert Hicks’ Seriously Seersucker fundraiser for O’More College of Design. Not only does this event raise money for student scholarships, but it well may be the largest seersucker gathering ever. Notably it has drawn the attention of Garden and Gun, and the great granddaughter of the seersucker suit originator, Joseph Haspel, was in attendance this year.

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A quick search reveals that the word seersucker originates from the Persian words sheer and shaker, literally meaning milk and sugar. It is supposed that the smooth and wrinkled texture of the fabric is similar to milk and grainy sugar.

This 100 percent cotton fabric woven via slack tension technology, helps hold it away from the skin when worn, helping with air circulation. It is also why seersucker never needs to be pressed.

Originally worn by the working class in a pre-air-conditioned society, seersucker was a practical fabric that was breathable even in the heat of summer. Seersucker was used in everything from simple shoulder strapped bags used during the civil war, to mattresses and pillow cases, to overalls and caps for train engineers, to nurses “candy stripe” uniforms. It wasn’t until clothier Joseph Haspel started making men’s suits out of the fabric that the southern gentlemanly trend started.

While the Haspel Brothers of New Orleans started their business in 1909 with work wear, specifically overalls for Louisiana factory workers, Joseph Haspel, Sr. decided to offer a light material suit specifically designed for the high heat and summer humidity they were accustomed to living in.

Associated with blue-collar laborers, it wasn’t until the 1920s, in a symbolic movement of reverse snobbery, that Ivy League students started wearing seersucker, paving the way for the fabric to become stylish and affluent.

Seersucker has become an American classic. Now available in a huge variety of pastel colors and patterns, you not only find suits, but shirts, shorts and shoes.

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“The word seersucker originates from the Persian words sheer and shaker, literally meaning milk and sugar.”

There are a few dress rules when it comes to wearing seersucker. Never wear a seersucker tie with a seersucker suit.

Never. Don’t wear a striped bow-tie, red suspenders and a straw boater unless you are in a barbershop quartet. As far as footwear, consider wearing white bucks or a loafer. I’m a no sock guy, but you can play it safe with matching the sock color with the stripe color in the suit, or go crazy and make a statement. When it comes to tie choice, a bow tie will give you the most traditional Southern look.

Wearing seersucker comes with responsibility. As a born and raised southern gent, I adhere to the rules that you only wear seersucker, linen and white bucks between Easter and Labor Day. While many believe in the relaxed rule that if it is warm out it is okay. I’m not buying it. Respecting the traditions that are steeped in history are well, the fabric of the South.

DOUG REGEN

A Southern Gentleman Is | dougregen.com Doug is a former advertising agency partner turned site-specific furniture designer, working with reclaimed materials. He is also a Professor of Practice at O’More College of Design.

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LIFESTYLE | Eat, Drink & Be Merry

Back-to-School Breakfast QUICK, EASY AND HEALTHY RECIPES

BY WHITNEY MILLER

For a lot of people, August is Rise and a crazy time. The slow pace of summer is replaced with the rush of the new school year. Mornings Shine! are the worst as everyone in the house runs around getting dressed and ready for school and work. Because of this, kids and adults need quick and easy breakfast options.

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. According to webmd.com, kids who eat breakfast daily have higher IQ scores than their peers that skip it. That definitely sounds like reason enough to not skip eating breakfast. When preparing breakfast, choose high protein foods. According to health.com consuming a high protein breakfast such as eggs will help you stay slim, healthy and energized.

So, skip the extra cup of coffee and eat an egg such as my open-faced omelet. This omelet takes just a few minutes to prepare. I like to offer my family an array of toppings. For a Mexican open-faced omelet, top with pepper jack cheese, sautéed onions and peppers, chorizo, salsa and avocado. For a veggie lover omelet, top with green onions, sautéed vegetables, avocado and feta cheese.

When I am wanting something sweet for breakfast but don’t want to hurt my waistline, my go-to is my Blueberry Breakfast Cobbler. Plump, juicy blueberries are combined with honey and then spooned on top of a cobbler batter. Pancake mix takes this cobbler from dessert to breakfast. With the use of pancake mix and frozen blueberries, I always have the ingredients to whip up this breakfast treat.

On the weekends, I will multiply the recipe to make a casserole size cobbler to serve to friends.

This granola recipe got its BEST Ever title because of all the rave reviews I have received on it. It was accidentally created when I added ground flaxseeds to my granola recipe for a healthy boost and vanilla for added flavor. I took a bite of the new creation and then another and another. Warning this granola is addicting! You can ask my friend Lara who was visiting me. She ate a mason jar full of it before she knew it. When she got home, she asked me for the recipe. I have not shared the recipe with anyone except Lara until now. It is too good not to share.

Enjoy it by the handfuls or on top of yogurt for a delicious on-the-go breakfast.

Back-to-school doesn’t have to equal stressful mornings. Take a few minutes to whip up one of these quick and easy breakfast recipes for you and your family. Enjoy knowing you and your family were able to have a healthy and delicious start to your day.

Blueber ry Breakfast Cobblers

BEST Ever Granola

1 Tablespoon unsalted butter 1/3 cup pancake mix* ½ cup buttermilk ½ teaspoon sugar ½ heaping cup blueberries, frozen and thawed or fresh 4 teaspoons honey

4 Tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup light brown sugar ¼ cup plus 2 Tablespoons honey 2 cups rolled oats 1 Tablespoon ground golden flaxseeds 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ cup plus 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 cup dried cranberries or goji berries

Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide the butter into two 4-ounce ramekins. Place the ramekins in the oven to melt the butter. Once melted, remove from the oven.

Combine the pancake mix, buttermilk and sugar in a small bowl. Divide the mixture between the ramekins.

Combine the blueberries and honey in another small bowl. Divide the blueberry mixture between the two ramekins.

Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Makes 2.

*Gluten-free pancake mix can be substituted.

Good

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Morning!

Combine the butter, sugar and honey in a medium microwavesafe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Add the oats, ground flaxseeds, vanilla, pecans, cinnamon and salt to the bowl. Pour the granola on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Spread evenly.

Bake for 10 minutes. Stir. Bake for another 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the cranberries or goji berries. Serve with yogurt and fruit or with milk and fruit.

Makes 3 cups.

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Open-Faced Omelet

Add the butter to a 7 to 10-inch non-stick sauté pan. Heat over medium to low heat. Once the butter is melted, tilt the pan around to evenly coat the pan.

1 teaspoon butter 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Whisk the eggs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until blended. Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Gently stir the eggs with a rubber spatula for a few seconds.

TOPPINGS: Shredded cheddar cheese Shredded pepper jack cheese Crumbled feta cheese Chopped green onions Sautéed vegetables (onions, peppers, mushrooms, spinach) Chopped cooked bacon Crumbled cooked sausage or chorizo Pico de gallo or salsa Chopped avocado

Cover with a lid. Cook until the omelet is set, no visible liquid egg remains. If adding cheese, remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and allow the cheese to melt. Transfer the omelet to a plate. Top your omelet with desired toppings and enjoy warm. Makes 1 omelet.

Let's

Note: Multiply the recipe to serve more people.

For kids, use 2 eggs to make omelet.

Eat!

WHITNEY MILLER

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She will entertain readers with her Southern charm and treat them with her delicious recipes.

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SOCIAL | Pets Welcome Launch Party

Photography by Sara Arms Mars Petcare kicked off the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ initiative in downtown Franklin with a “Pets Welcome” program for local businesses. Dog owners brought their pups out to enjoy the event and dog lovers came to support as well. There was a pop up dog park, photo ops and the Williamson County Animal Shelter brought adoptable dogs. The Mars Petcare staff and volunteers were there providing more information about the program. Franklin is the first city to launch the Pets Welcome program and the plan is to take it nation-wide. Participating downtown Franklin businesses will have stickers posted on their doors informing guests if they are pet friendly. Learn more at bettercitiesforpets.tumblr.com.

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MONTHLY | Your “Bone” Vivant

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Back to School Hello there, WC dog lovers!

Sit. Stay. Listen up! I celebrated my second birthday in July, but my Momma says I still act like a puppy. I am one smart pup though!

I know I get a little excited at times and forget to listen, but I eventually do what I’m asked. My Momma tells me I need to be a good boy and act like a gentleman. She works with me a lot on my manners and I really enjoy it, because usually I get treats or ear scratches! I know it is important for me to be a good boy, and I think it is important for all pups.

August is the time for the kids to go back to school, and that includes the fur-babies too! Responsible dog parents should work on training and obedience all the time, not just when we are youngsters. The saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is hogwash! Dogs can learn, throughout their lives, new commands and tricks. Some may be more stubborn than others and require more patience, but it is simply a matter of working hard – not just the pup but the owner too. Sometimes, you also may need some help from professional trainers or schools. Luckily, there are numerous dog trainers in middle Tennessee, including at local PetSmart stores. They offer a variety of training classes and if you adopted your pup, then PetSmart offers a discount on the training classes too! If you do not have time to find a dog trainer or do classes, then make sure you are having one on one training time with your pups.

Here are some key things to work on (and how I feel about them!): Come (Okay, except when I am running after that squirrel!)

Stay (Sure, but there is a squirrel over there!)

Sit (Fine, but my bottom will still wiggle.)

Down (This is too still for me.)

Leave it (But, it looks so good!)

Walking on a Leash (Oh, we are going somewhere!)

Manners with Other Dogs (C’mon, let’s play!)

Manners with Other People (But, they really want to scratch my ears and my booty!)

So, while you are picking up those school supplies, grab a bag of dog treats for our school too!

Wiggle bottom and slobbery smooches to you and yours!

Ollie Pup See more of Ollie and his adventures at facebook.com/OlliePupBoxer, on Twitter @OlliePupBoxer, and follow OlliePupBoxer on Instagram.

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COMMUNITY | Your Education

THE LEADERSHIP OF HEALTHCARE WITHIN THE WALLS OF OUR SCHOOLS

BY ANNIE OSTEEN

School is starting and many of us are dreading the sound of that early morning alarm clock reminding us that schedules and responsibilities will ensue once again.

The lunches are packed, first day of school clothes are usually laid out and we send our children off to the bus stop. But are we, as parents, really prepared for our children to be at school for seven long hours, five days a week? Do they have what they need if they were to get stung by a bee on the playground, get a headache from the constant blare of the florescent lights in the classroom, or all of a sudden realize that the milk they drank at lunch is giving them a stomachache? Will they have what they need waiting for them in the school nurse’s office?

The role of a school nurse has been around since 1902 when Lina Rogers Struthers began a trial run with the New York City schools. Her achievement in retaining healthy children in school prompted the assignment of more nurses working in schools, not only in New York City but across the country as well. However, the responsibility of a school nurse has transformed and certainly magnified in the last 115 years.

Each year, generally beginning in April, parents start their children’s registration process for the following school year. With that used to come a barrage of papers to fill out and turn in. Thankfully, Williamson County’s two school districts, Williamson County Schools (WCS) and Franklin Special School Districts (FSSD), have transferred the registration structure to a less-complicated, paperless online system. There are certain parts of the process, though, that still must go through the school nurse in both districts such as turning in immunization forms, physical forms and medications.

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prescription medication forms such as those used for diabetes, asthma, and ADHD require the parents and physician’s signature.

The school nurse cannot legally give prescription medication to a student without a physician’s approval.

In either case, all medication and forms need to be delivered to the nurse’s office by the parent or guardian. These forms can be found on the WCS website at wcs.org as well as the FSSD website at fssd.org.

“While most of us think about a school nurse as the one supplying a Band-Aid or an ice pack, their role is so much more.”

The school nurse also has a unique role in provision of school health services for children with special health needs, including those with chronic illness and disabilities of various degrees of severity. For instance, this would require the school nurse to have insulin for diabetic students and EpiPens for students that are at risk for anaphylaxis

should they come in contact with a certain food, insect sting or allergen. Amy Fisher, The Franklin Special School District Nursing Coordinator, pointed out that, “It is very important that parents provide emergency medications for use at school.

An individualized healthcare plan must be completed and signed by both the parent and physician. Parents are encouraged to contact the school prior to the start of school if possible to discuss care for children with complex needs.”

While most of us think about a school nurse as the one supplying a Band-Aid or an ice pack, their role is so much more. Not only do they utilize their expertise when planning for school emergencies and disasters, they also provide an important bridge between education and health, connecting students and parents to health and social services in the community. School nurses also coordinate school-based screening for vision, hearing, and other conditions for students that may not have access to these types of medical interventions elsewhere. When parents lose jobs and health benefits, the school nurse and the efforts they establish with local community partners, may be the only source of healthcare for students.

A student’s health is directly related to his or her ability to learn, therefore the role of a school nurse is crucial to the vitality of the education system as a whole. After the child’s home, school embodies the second most influential environment in their life and while the teachers are and staff are essential in molding a student’s education, the school nurse presides over a student’s direct care.

While they often get missed on the list for end-of-the-year gifts, it’s always important to remember the role that they play in our children’s life from the time they enter school to the time they graduate.

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CHECK OUT MORE NEWS FROM THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM AT WCS.EDU/INFOCUS. WILLIAMSON COUNTY SCHOOLS FOOD SERVICES CHANGES ONLINE MEAL PAYMENT VENDOR Parents will have to register for a new account using WCS Meal Payments in order to pay for their child’s school meals online this year. Williamson County Schools Food Services has changed its online lunch payment servers from MySchoolBucks to Titan School Solutions. This new server allows parents to make online payments toward their child’s lunch account as well as apply for the Free and Reduced Lunch Meal Program.

The new site can be accessed at WCS Meal Payments on the WCS website. WCS Meal Payments provides the same services and will also have new features to be introduced later this year. To use the new system, parents will need to set up a new account for themselves and their children. For parents who are only using the site to apply for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program, there is no need to sign up for an account. MySchoolBucks is currently shut down and cannot be accessed. Any remaining funds are held in the WCS district servers, not on the online payment system. Remaining money is secure within the students’ accounts.

For more information, contact Food Services at 615.472.4990.

2017-18 BUS STOPS NOW ONLINE Individual bus stops for the 2017-18 school year are now available on the Williamson County Schools website. Parents can visit https://edweb.wcs.edu/eduweb/webquery/ to obtain bus route and school zone information twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Parents should email Nunley at allisonn@wcs.edu or call 615.472.4950 if they live on a main or rural road and need a bus stop. Bus riders should arrive at the stop at least five minutes prior to the published time.

BHS STUDENT FINISHES SENIOR YEAR WITH A NATIONAL SPEECH COMPETITION A class of 2017 Brentwood High School graduate capped off his high school experience by earning a national award. Andrew Brown competed in the National Speech and Debate Association tournament in Birmingham, Alabama in June. Brown entered the United States Extemporaneous Speaking competition, and he finished twelfth in the nation out of 300 other contestants.

The topics addressed in this category included U.S. education, social issues, foreign policy and politics. During his time at Brentwood High, he held a spot on the BHS Forensic Team, and he is planning on attending Washington University in St. Louis in the fall. For more information on Brentwood High, visit wcs.edu.

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DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE A

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It can be hard to identify whether your little one is just a bit of a late talker, says a few words in a cute and funny way, or has a need that may need to be assessed by a speech language pathologist (SLP).

Language disorders can affect vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, complexity of spoken language, concept development, reading and pragmatic (social) skills.

That’s why they’re so important to address early on. The brain becomes less “plastic,” meaning it is harder to learn new things after age seven, so early intervention is a key. As an SLP, I can offer a little advice.

Here are some other milestones to look for to help you identify an articulation or speech sound problem, from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

BIRTH-THREE MONTHS Cooing Different cries for different needs Smiling when they see you

I have a great rule of thumb to help you identify an articulation or speech sound problem. At two-years-old, your child should be fifty percent intelligible to an unfamiliar listener. This means that someone who doesn’t hear your child talk every day like you do can easily understand half of the things they’re saying, without context. At age three, this goes up to seventy-five percent and at age four, 100 percent.

What kinds of activities can you be doing at home to encourage your little one to talk?

Here are a few: BECOME YOUR CHILD’S NARRATOR. Act as if you’re narrating the movie of their life. Point out everything they see, do, and every single move they make when you can.

It might feel silly, but it’s so beneficial for them to hear it.

If you’re concerned, talk to your pediatrician about getting an evaluation with a speechlanguage pathologist. An SLP will assess multiple areas of communication.

READ EVERY DAY. It seems simple, but it’s one of the easiest and most effective ways to encourage your child to talk.

HERE’S WHAT THEY WILL LOOK AT:

ENGAGE IN VOCAL PLAY WITH YOUR CHILD. When they’re very small, repeat back to them the babbling sounds that they’re making. Once they see you imitating them, it can encourage them to imitate back.

How is your child communicating?

Why are they communicating?

Are they using appropriate sentence lengths?

Is their vocabulary growing daily and weekly?

Can unfamiliar listeners understand what they’re saying?

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What is their non-verbal communication like?

Babbling noises begin to sound more like speech Vocalizing happiness and sadness Laughter

How are their imitation skills?

There is a broad range of normal when it comes to speech and language skills and children develop at different paces. However, it can never hurt to have an evaluation if you’re are concerned. For more tips please visit, jonestherapyservices.com.

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Holiday World Offers a Great Way to End the Summer It’s 1941 and Louis J. Koch visits the town of Santa Claus, Indiana, and begins plans to open what is to become the world’s first theme park. In 1946, they celebrate opening day of the world’s first theme park, Santa Claus Land which includes The Freedom Train, still in operation to this day.

Flash forward to 2017 and Consumers Digest names, what is now known as Holiday World: ‘Top Value Park’ and TripAdvisor awards the park their Certificate of Excellence.

In its June issue, Consumers Digest states Holiday World earned the top “bang for the buck” ranking with its “charming retro holiday theme” along with free soft drinks, free parking and free sunscreen. The article also mentions the park’s Voyage wooden roller coaster as well as Mammoth, certified by Guinness World Records as the World’s Longest Water Coaster. Additionally, for the sixth year, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari have received a Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor.com. The accolade is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel website. “This award is a huge pat on the back for our wonderful hosts and hostesses,” says Matt Eckert, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s president. “From our sweepers to our food-andbeverage crews, from lifeguards to ride operators and everyone else, our staff consistently delivers a memorable day of fun for our park guests – it’s our tradition!”

Recently USA Today and TripAdvisor teamed up to determine the Top Attraction in each state, based on reviews and ratings. Holiday World was named Indiana’s top-rated attraction. USA Today also named Splashin’ Safari the nation’s #1 Outdoor Water Park in May, following month-long readers’ poll.

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A Very Special Artist BERNADETTE RESHA PROVES DISABILITY IS NO BARRIER

BY JENNIFER EASTON

Bernadette Resha of Gallatin is a woman of many talents. She loves creating art.

Her vivid nature scenes - crafted slowly, deliberately, stroke by stroke. Aside from being an acclaimed artist, Bernadette is an accomplished violinist, model, television and movie actress, winning athlete, national spokesman, and she’s performed magic on stage for thousands. She was also born with Down syndrome, and at thirty-eight, continues to defy shortsighted doctors who said she would never live a meaningful life. “My art makes me feel proud,” says Bernadette.

When Bernadette began showing interest in the arts, they encouraged her to draw and enrolled her in violin classes. “I expected her to do things like any other kid,” Gwenn says. “If she proved she couldn’t do something, then that was okay, but I expected her to try.”

Bernadette not only exceeded expectations, but surprised everyone when she excelled in many activities. She continued playing the violin and was on the swim team at Hillsboro High School. She discovered she liked the stage in her teens, so she began studying drama. Her interest resulted in an invitation to perform with a Nashville magic ART BY BERNADETTE RESHA troupe made up of illusionists To see Bernadette’s art, visit with intellectual disabilities, Worthington Galleries Merlin and the Court Jesters. As 112 Public Square, Gallatin part of the troupe, she gave more 615.527.7970 than 275 performances in front Monday-Fridays 9am-6pm of more than 55,000 people.

Saturdays 10am-3pm Performing gave Bernadette the worthingtongalleries.com acting bug and she appeared in Learn more about the artist at: the 1997 film Gummo and has bernadetteresha.com since appeared in television shows, commercials and a music video.

Down syndrome, caused by a chromosomal She also served as a paid national spokesman abnormality, comes with decreased motor for Easter Seals and the Special Olympics. and cognitive skills along with increased A FLOURISHING ART CAREER risk for heart defects, respiratory and While she loves having an audience, her hearing problems. Prior to 1975, it was not passion is painting. She has taken art classes mandated that children born with Down from Pam Francis in Franklin for five years. syndrome be educated. Quality education, Her art career took off after she was invited better healthcare, and living in a stimulating to participate in an art show at Green Hills environment have dramatically improved the Mall in 2002. The organizers said, “Make sure life of people born with Down syndrome in she knows she’s not going to sell anything,” recent decades, according to the NDSS. Gwenn recalled. “She was the only one that There were very few resources and little sold anything that day.” support available for Gwenn and Louis Resha From there, Bernadette’s work was in when their daughter was born in 1978. demand. She began doing three to four art Doctors painted a bleak picture of what shows a month. “She was a top seller. She Bernadette’s future would look like. ____ and always sold out,” says her father Louis Resha.

Louis didn’t take doctors’ advice. Beginning from the day they brought her home from Galleries across the country came calling to the hospital, they took her out in public and exhibit Bernadette’s work. Bernadette received focused on creating educational opportunities more attention when one of her paintings for her. appeared nationwide on a Diet Pepsi can 94 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | AUGUST 2017

promoting Best Buddies International.

Locally, Bernadette’s work is currently on display at Worthington Galleries in Gallatin.

INSPIRED BY NATURE When it comes to her art, Bernadette takes inspiration from nature. She enjoys painting scenes of the outdoors, plants and animals.

Butterflies and flowers are her favorite.

Bernadette paints every day. Because Down syndrome limits hand-eye coordination, it takes her much longer than most artists to complete a piece. On average, she’ll work on a painting for at least a month, and up to three months on more complicated pieces.

She enjoys experimenting with different mediums and is currently painting more with watercolors and learning techniques with pottery and glass.

Her goals for the future include becoming more independent and living on her own again. Bernadette knows that, because of Down syndrome, certain things in life challenge her more than others. Yet through her faith and the arts, she’s gained selfconfidence that’s helped her manage those challenges.

“God made me with Down syndrome. He gave me very special things to make me more independent,” Bernadette says. “I want to keep doing my art because God wants me to be happy.”

JENNIFER EASTON Arts & Culture

Jennifer is a freelance writer, public relations and media specialist from Sumner County. She is an enthusiastic art collector who writes about history and art for Worthington Galleries. Jennifer serves on the board of the Sumner County Historical Society.

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Pull-Tight Theatre, is gearing up to perform The Fantasticks from August 11th through August 26th. The Fantasticks has been an audience favorite for more than fifty years off-Broadway and has been awarded Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre.

The audience is encouraged to use their imagination to follow the narrator as he creates a world of “moonlight and magic, of carnivals and burning disillusion.”

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From September 8th through September 24th at Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), check out one of the new American musicals, Part of the Plan, a captivating tale during the post World War II boom and the change and upheaval during the 1960s and 1970s. Enjoy the music and lyrics of the late, celebrated singer-songwriter, Dan Fogelberg.

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The evening of September 10th at 7:30pm, will be a wondrous evening of Tchaikovsky’s greatest hits performed under the stars at Ascend Amphitheater with fireworks. Notable songs you will hear will be the 1812 Overture paired with the stunning fireworks display, Capriccio Italien, Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and the Piano Concerto No. 1 performed by sensational pianist Joyce Yang.

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NASHVILLESHAKES.ORG Bring a blanket or lawn chair and head to Academy Park for their 2nd annual Shakespeare in the Park. Enjoy some cooler weather outdoors as Shakespeare’s greatest works are brought to life. There will be food vendors along with “Talking Shakespeare,” and various special guests. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6:30pm and the performance will begin at 7:30pm. On September 28th and 29th, Antony & Cleopatra will be performed and The Winter’s Tale September 30th and October 1st.

Part of the Plan, a new American musical, is a powerful story spanning three decades, scored with the music and lyrics of the late, celebrated singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg. Directed by Tony-nominee Lynne TaylorCorbett (Swing!), with a book

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The original story follows the lives of an adopted boy and the teenaged girl who is forced to give him up. While exploring themes of love, loss, renewal, and how everything in life happens for a reason, Part of the Plan brings Fogelberg’s music to a new generation as well as to the many die-hard fans who long to hear his music in all forms.

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