Fitness

Beyond the Game

From Mt. Juliet High School to WNBA Championships, Alysha Clark Celebrates Home, Family and Gratitude Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Courtesy of Alysha Clark For Alysha Clark, basketball has always been about more than winning championships. It's been a passport to the world, a source of lifelong friendships and, perhaps most importantly, an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. But long before the WNBA championships, professional accolades and international...

Arts + Culture

Three Hearts, One Harmony

From College Friends to National Television, DEK of Hearts Reflects on Friendship, Gratitude and the Christmas Memories That Matter Most Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Linden Stackley For DEK of Hearts, the greatest gift of a career in country music isn't the national television exposure, the growing fan base or even the opportunity to perform on stages across the country. It's getting to experience all of it together. Long before Emily Clapp, Dylan John and Kollin Bailey became...

Arts + Culture

But We Had Music

From a Music-Filled Montreal Childhood to the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, Patricia Conroy Hasn't Forgotten What Matters Most Article by Elise Newkirk | Photography by Courtesy of Patricia Conroy Before the awards, the hit songs and a place in the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, there was a house in Montreal where the door was open, the music was playing and, on any given Friday or Saturday night, someone might arrive carrying an instrument. For Patricia Conroy, that was where it...

Life + Culture

More Than A Market

The Heart of Shopping Local in Mt. Juliet Article and Photography by Brooklyn Mayhugh In a town that continues to grow, some of the most meaningful things bring us back to our roots. At Main Street Market, that means fresh flowers, homemade jams, locally grown produce, and knowing the people behind the products on the shelves. Located at historic Circle P Ranch, Main Street Market began with two friends, five children between them, and a shared vision: to bring a little old-fashioned general...