Travel

Exploring Gallatin

Bledsoe Creek State Park Offers Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Bledsoe Creek State Park Bledsoe Creek State Park has it all for outdoor family adventures. Located on Old Hickory Lake right in Gallatin, the historic park boasts scenic nature trails teeming with wildlife across its 169-acre expanse, camping options on the lake, easy water access for boats or kayaks and more.  Its rich history began long before its founding as an official state park...

Education

Healing, Hope and Horses

The Power of Slowing Down and Experiencing Life on the Unbridled Tennessee Farm Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Shots by Cheyenne There are places where speed and pressure fall away and are replaced by peace and healing. Unbridled Tennessee is one of those places right here in Gallatin.  UnbridledTN is a couple-founded farm that hosts a variety of horsemanship classes, youth camps and programs that foster a sense of independence, responsibility and good stewardship of land and...

Education

Be Known, Be Challenged, Be Curious

Sumner Academy Nurtures Lifelong Learners Through Personalized Education Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by Sumner Academy Great education does more than teach children to memorize facts. It sets them up to be curious, independent and hungry to learn more. Sumner Academy employs thoughtful programming and structure to nurture these types of students who will thrive as they grow.  Sumner Academy was founded in 1973 with a foundational commitment to educating independent...

Life + Culture

All Are Welcome

Friends of Gallatin Miracle Park Champion Play, Belonging and Community for Every Child Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Memories By Murray Inclusivity and welcome are at the heart of Friends of Gallatin Miracle Park. Its mission is to create accessible Gallatin parks so children of all abilities can enjoy fun, freedom and play. The nonprofit’s contributions to the community have played an integral role in the founding of Miracle Park, Gallatin’s only ADA-compliant playground. The...

Sports + Recreation

Teed Up Talent

Local Gallatin Boy Orrin Moyer Is Taking the Golf World by Storm Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided By the Moyer Family Talent comes in all shapes and sizes. Right now, it looks like a 6-year-old Gallatin local who is making big swings in his golf game.  Meet Orrin Moyer. He is the son of Brent and Katlyn Moyer and brother to Oaklie. He is currently wrapping up his time at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina, representing the local community on...

Food + Beverage

Carrying the Lakeside Torch

How Michelle Gentry Preserves Legacy at Awedaddys Bar & Grill Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by Awedaddys Bar & Grill There’s a restaurant nestled in the Gallatin Marina on Old Hickory Lake that’s been part of the community’s story for more than 10 years. Awedaddys Bar & Grill has been inviting customers into its lakeside establishment every April through October since 2011. The anticipation on opening day is palpable. For Michelle Gentry, who’s owned Awedaddys since...

Home + Design

Designing the Ultimate Staycation

Inside Taylor Milliken’s Visionary Approach to Creating Unforgettable Outdoor Retreats Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Provided by Milosi Tennessee homeowners are changing the way they vacation. Rising fuel prices, airfare and tourist crowds have caused a cultural shift: both natives and those who have recently called the Volunteer State their home are spending less on travel and investing more in their properties.  “Staycations” are becoming the new luxury, and at the heart of...

Auto + Marine

Race Day at the Speedway

Experience the Roar of the Engines at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix INDY fans, mark your calendars and buckle your seatbelts, because race day is almost here. The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix is returning to the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon for the third consecutive year on July 18 through the 19. Fans will have the opportunity to take to the stands to witness the high-speed...

Travel

Creating Magical Memories

Kim Thompson Shares How to Curate an Unforgettable Disney Trip Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by You Can Fly Travels, LLC As the Owner of You Can Fly Travels, LLC—a Disney Earmarked travel agency specializing in Disney destinations, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, Europe and custom curated vacations—Kim Thompson knows a thing or two about planning a Disney trip people will treasure for a lifetime.  When asked what families should consider while planning their summer vacation...

Life + Culture

Blueprint for Influence

Men Building the Future of Gallatin Article by Madison Aichele | Photography by Kat Bradshaw Photography Morris Holleman Owner of Holleman Trucking & Excavating, Holleman Farms Morris enjoys spending time with his family. He has two kids, 19 and 15, who keep him busy—one is away at college, and the other you’ll often find Morris running to horseback riding lessons and volleyball. Morris also enjoys finding time to hunt when he can. It’s a lot to juggle, running multiple businesses, but he...