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...

Beauty

Melasma Treatment: What Actually Works, What Makes It Worse, and Why Your Sunscreen Matters More Than You Think

Let's talk about melasma.Not the version where someone tells you to buy a brightening serum, exfoliate more often, or schedule a laser treatment.I'm talking about what is actually happening in your skin, why those stubborn brown patches keep coming back, and what it takes to manage them successfully.Because here's something I wish more people understood:Melasma is not simply a stain on your skin. It's a chronic pigment disorder. And treating it like an ordinary dark spot is one of the reasons...

Arts + Culture

Mt. Juliet After Dark

Ghost stories, legends, and more Article by Brooklyn Mayhugh | Photography by Courtesy of Featured Partners On a quiet stretch of Mt. Juliet, there is a road that has earned a reputation far darker than its name suggests. Tate Lane is narrow, winding and heavily wooded, and for generations, local teenagers have swapped stories about what happens after dark. The most enduring version of the Tate Lane legend centers on an old man known simply as "Old Man Tate," said to have lived along the...

Food + Beverage

Before The Day Begins

Where Mt Juliet Goes For Breakfast Article by Brooklyn Mayhugh | Photography by Sam Penland At Bagel Barn, a love of food, a hometown heart and a whole lot of community come together in the most delicious way. There are restaurants you visit because you’re hungry, and then there are restaurants that somehow become part of your routine. For me, Bagel Barn is firmly in the second category. Tucked into Mt. Juliet, Bagel Barn feels like the kind of place that has always belonged here. The...

Food + Beverage

To Eat And Stay Awhile

A Mt. Juliet Gathering Place Where Food, Music and Creativity are Meant to Be Savored Article and Photography by Brooklyn Mayhugh Walk through the doors of Red River Nomad and you may find yourself doing something increasingly rare: slowing down. Part restaurant, boutique, coffee shop and listening room, the Mount Juliet destination was intentionally created as a “third space”—somewhere that feels relaxed and welcoming, almost like home, only with someone else cooking the meal and making the...

Life + Culture

The Guide: Where to Go If…

A place in town for every occasion. Article by Brooklyn Mayhugh | Photography by Courtesy of Featured Restaurants Kids are with you You want somewhere casual, welcoming and not precious. Hillside Hangout is an easy answer, especially when the weather cooperates. The huge, fenced backyard gives kids room to move while parents can settle in with burgers, wings and a drink. It also has live music, so the grown-ups don't have to feel like they've sacrificed the evening. It's date night For...

Food + Beverage

When Dinner Becomes the Destination

Tholos Mediterranean Restaurant Will Transport You to the Shores of the Mediterranean Sea Article by Brooklyn Mayhugh | Photography by Brooklyn Mayhugh/Tholos Mediterranean Restaurant There is something inherently inviting about Mediterranean food. It is meant to be shared, passed around a table, enjoyed slowly and accompanied by conversation. At Tholos Mediterranean in Mt. Juliet, that spirit of gathering is more than a philosophy - it is the foundation of the restaurant itself. Opened in...