Wellness

Mother's Day Brunch Picks

Discover Our Instagram Followers Favorite Brunch Spots and Must-try Dishes Article by Karen Creason 1. Del Frisco’s Grille (Brentwood) Treat Mom to the irresistible Strawberry Cobbler French Toast 2. Puckett’s (Franklin) Indulge in the savory Skillet Piggy Mac 3. The Brunch Collective (Spring Hill) Savor the tantalizing Breakfast Burritos and Avocado Toast 4. The Honeysuckle (Franklin) Delight in the divine Shrimp and Grits 5. Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille (Franklin) Experience and enjoy...

May 2024

Home + Design

Design The Luxury Closet Of Your Dreams

Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Provided Was your New Year’s resolution to get more organized? If you can’t seem to ever find what you’re looking for in your closet, it may be time to design the closet of your dreams. Interior designer and owner of Kimber Watson Closets, Becky Watson has a passion for not only building functional closets but designing them to be high-end, beautifully crafted works of art. Graduating as a CIDA-accredited interior designer from the Art Institute of...

April 2024

Sports + Recreation

Nashville Set To Hit The World Stage In Sports

Article by Jennifer Bennhoff | Photography by Provided In 1992, then-Nashville-mayor Phil Bredesen saw potential in the city that few could envision. At the time, Nashville was known for country music and not much else. Lower Broadway was quiet and tourists were few. Mayor Bredesen knew Nashville had more to offer but without arenas to host sporting events and concerts, people had to travel to Murfreesboro to attend any sort of big event. Mayor Bredesen had the idea to build an arena in the...

April 2024

Travel

The Classic Coast

Sail, Sightsee, Shop, Savor, And Seek In Newport, Rhode Island Article by Karen Creason | Photography by Provided by Discover Newport Welcome to Newport, Rhode Island, where history, culture, and coastal beauty blend seamlessly. Located along scenic shores, Newport invites you to discover its heritage, relax on its beaches, indulge in its growing culinary scene, and make memories through its various experiences. Whether you're a solo adventurer, a family searching for quality time, a couple...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Finding The Sweet Fringe Benefits Of Midlife

Article by Jennifer Bennhoff | Photography by Provided We sat down with Brentwood resident Nanette Johnson, 59, and the content creator of the Instagram blog, Sweet Fringe Benefits. Nanette is an accountant for a global company and has lived in Tennessee for 21 years with her husband, Doug. The couple has three grown children and four grandchildren. Sweet Fringe Benefits has over 65,000 Instagram followers and aims to be relatable and real about midlife, including changing bodies, home lives...

April 2024

Entertainment

Time To Groove

Jessie Baylin’s Strawberry Wind Celebrates Whimsey And Wonder Article by Christina Madrid | Photography by Provided Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? After listening to Jessie Baylin’s deluxe edition of Strawberry Wind , you are bound to have multiple melodies playing in your mind on any given day. There is something about her imaginative lyrics and dreamy production that appeals to everyone. Music has always played a role in the Nashville-based singer/songwriter’s life...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Faces Of Franklin

Sharing Inspiring Stories of Real People with Grace Begins Podcast Article by Karen Creason | Photography by Provided Franklin Lifestyle sat down with Franklin residents Cathy Cardenas and Catherine Sutherland, co-hosts of Grace Begins  podcast - a weekly podcast sharing stories of people who have navigated life's challenges with unwavering grace, emerging stronger and more resilient than ever. What is - and isn’t - Grace Begins   podcast? CS: Each week we bring inspiring stories of...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Enjoy The SIMPLE, Healthy Difference

Delicious Fruit Bars Without All The Added Sugar Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided When Amanda Ament was in her mid-20s, she realized she was eating too much sugar. So she challenged herself to give it up for three weeks. “I felt great,” she says. “My skin cleared, I slept better, and I had more energy.” After experiencing the benefits of her new regimen, she added weeks, then months, and eventually years to her challenge. Her biggest problem was finding snacks, especially...

April 2024

Shopping

Diamonds And Curls

Jeanette Keith of Fink’s Jewelers Finds Beauty In Jewelry And Every Aspect Of Her Life Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided By any measure, Aruba is a jewel of an island. From fantastic landscapes and world-renowned beaches to an eclectic culture and high standard of living, Arubans have an appreciation for the finer things in life. It’s the kind of place that can inspire a young girl to become a fashion model or a competitive athlete. A scholar or a businesswoman. Or as in the case...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Women On The Go

Safe, Reliable And Friendly Transportation Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided Getting into a hired car with a stranger can be intimidating, especially for women. Heather Lehrmann understood this, so she founded Nash Pink Ride in 2023 to offer a more personal, safe, and comfortable alternative. All someone has to do is schedule a date and time, and the bright pink sparkly 2024 Honda Pilot with pink seats will be there, anytime of the day or night. When Heather was thinking of...

April 2024