Travel

Designed for Connection

North Star Nature Suites™ Offers Couples Something Increasingly Rare: Uninterrupted Time Together Article by Madison Aichele For Amalia and Kevin Logan, the idea for North Star Nature Suites™ began not with a business plan, but with something they were experiencing in their own lives. “Like so many couples, we discovered how easy it is for life to become full while our time together became increasingly scarce,” they share. “Work, responsibilities and the pace of everyday life quietly crowded...

Finance + Legal Services

Local People, Local Decisions

Edmonton State Bank Brings Generations of Relationship-Focused Banking to Sumner County Article by Madison Aichele Edmonton State Bank has a storied history dating back to 1897. A lot has changed in banking since then, but at its heart, ESB has maintained its focus on community. Haley Meridieth, Community President, Sumner County, shares why the Kentucky bank came to the county and how it serves locally.  When did Edmonton State Bank expand its footprint into Sumner County? ESB came to...

Local Services

Paws for the Holidays

Ducky From Adventure Canine Training Brings the Joy of a Christmas Classic to Festive Gatherings Article by Madison Aichele Adventure Canine Training is known for its thorough dog-training and boarding services year-round, but the company infuses extra cheer into the Christmas season, too. Ducky is the beloved female German Shepherd and Black Russian Terrier mix that founder Brooke O'Brien adopted from a shelter in Hartsville. Ducky had been surrendered for being too hyper, but O’Brien saw...

Arts + Culture

Gallatin’s Folk Revivalists

The Lubben Brothers Weave Stories with Music and Harmonies Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Katie Lubben “Our musical mission is to bring people together and remind us all of the shared truth, beauty and value that make us human,” says Joshua Lubben, one-third of Gallatin-based folk band The Lubben Brothers. That musical mission formed early. The Lubben Brothers, made up of triplets Joshua, Michael and Tommy Lubben, describe growing up on a goat farm in Iowa, where stories and...

Life + Culture

Words and Wildflowers

How Author Susannah B. Lewis is Planting Seeds of Faith Article by Madison Aichele Susannah B. Lewis has always been a storyteller. Stories were woven throughout her life from an early age, from bedtime tales to conversations shared around the dinner table, instilling a love for the craft. But an experience at 8 years old solidified her dream of becoming an author. She had checked out “The Trouble with Tuck” from her elementary school library. She recalls laughing and crying as she read. As...

Life + Culture

Very Merry Rose Mont

Gallatin’s Historic Home Hosts Classic Christmas Traditions Article by Madison Aichele Rose Mont has been part of Gallatin’s story since 1836. The Palladian and Greek Revival house, built by Josephus Conn Guild, became a fixture early in its history for its renowned racehorses. Today, the estate connects Gallatin residents to its heritage as a museum, offering tours, hosting events and sharing local stories. While the estate honors Gallatin’s past year-round, the holiday season brings the...

Food + Beverage

Crunch with a Punch

Local Favorite Hushpiggies Delivers a Flavor-Packed Twist on Game-Day Snacking Article and Photography by Founded by Lebanon local Shawn Smith, Hushpiggies is known for its dry rubs, spices and BBQ sauces. The company quickly grew from its mason jar and roadside beginnings in 2008, becoming one of Lebanon’s staple flavors today. Hushpiggies focuses on “quality over quantity,” and the results are evident in small-batch flavorful mixtures that elevate any recipe — even one as simple as Chex...

Health + Wellness

Bright Holiday Smiles

Shine Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Shares Tips for a Sweets-Packed Season Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided With the holidays around the corner, the husband-and-wife duo at Shine Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics has tips to keep young smiles healthy and shining bright during a sweets-packed season.  Prepare ahead of time . Lauren Carlson, DMD, MSD, Shine’s pediatric dentist, says, “One of the best things parents can do is make sure their kids are going into...

Professional Services

More Than Mortgages

Broadway Mortgage Group Serves Up Top-Notch Client Experiences and Local Hospitality Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided Brianna Harris Kimbrough took an unconventional path into the mortgage industry.  After working in a support role with a variety of brokers to improve their marketing, sales and technology, Kimbrough says, “Eventually, I had this realization: I had spent years helping other people build and grow their businesses. It was my turn.”  Kimbrough founded...

Food + Beverage

Gather' Round Gallatin

Celebrating Local Flavors and Favorite Tables That Bring Gallatin Together Article by January Alexander There’s something special about gathering around a table, especially when that table is right here in Gallatin. Our growing food scene is filled with local flavor, familiar faces and plenty of reasons to pull up a chair and stay awhile. For our October Food & Drink Issue, we’re celebrating four local favorites that each bring something unique to the table. From the first sip to the last...