Local Services

Meet Gabe

The Rescued Horse Who Helps Kids Heal Article by Freedom Reigns Ranch | Photography by Courtesy of Freedom Reigns Ranch The scene beckons those who arrive at Freedom Reigns Ranch, stressed from the realities of life, to exhale. The warm smell of cedar trees and the haze of a dusty dirt road give a nostalgic feeling as you wind the half-mile off the beaten path to the Ranch. Rounding the corner, a sign saying “Welcome” hangs over the entrance on a suspended beam in true western fashion, backed...

Travel

Holiday Magic Awaits

Why Indianapolis Should Top Every Local Traveler's Winter Getaway List Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided A straight shot north on I-65 for four short road trip hours puts you in one of the Midwest's most underrated cities, Indianapolis. The Circle City has spent the last decade quietly reinventing itself into a destination worth seeking out at any time of year, but it is at holiday time that the city really comes to life. From world-class museums and a thriving restaurant scene...

Life + Culture

Tis The Season

Thompson's Station's 'Holidays At The Station' Brings The Community Together Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Every year, as the holiday season arrives, the Thompson's Station community finds its joy in Holidays at the Station, the beloved annual event organized by the Thompson's Station Community Association (TSCA). It brings neighbors together for an evening of celebration, connection, and everything that makes the holiday season feel meaningful. We sat down with TSCA board...

Travel

Discover Tennessee In New Hues

Explore Tennessee’s Under-the-radar Leaf-peeping Destinations Article by Provided by The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development | Photography by Provided Tennessee is home to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park with approximately 12 million visitors a year. Notes of orange, red and yellow hues blanket more than 800 miles of trails, providing stunning views of scenic vistas, waterfalls and forest horizons. But Tennessee has a treasure trove of more...

Home + Design

7 Remodeling Features Every Busy Family Wishes They Had 

Article by Bryan Sebring | Photography by Provided   Family life is a beautiful mix of routines, milestones, celebrations, and, let's be honest, a little bit of chaos. Between school schedules, sports practices, work commitments, family gatherings, and the occasional muddy paw print, today's homes are asked to do more than ever before. And while beautiful finishes certainly matter, the homes that families love most aren't necessarily the biggest or the trendiest—they're the ones designed to...

Education

All Aboard The Curious Bus

Anna Skates And Her Department Of Curious Things Are Giving Kids The Freedom To Create Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided There is a little bus parked near the carousel at The Factory at Franklin on Tuesday afternoons, and if you look through the windows you will see something inspiring: children completely absorbed in their own imaginations. This is the Department of Curious Things, the brainchild of Franklin's Anna Skates — preschool teacher, children's librarian, former...

Local Services

The Family Command Center

How Modern Homes Are Evolving To Bring Order, Function And Calm To Busy Family Life Article and Photography by Provided Behind every beautiful home is a closet working overtime. No matter how stunning the kitchen is or how perfectly styled the living room looks, real life usually happens somewhere between the mudroom, the pantry and the frantic search for a missing soccer cleat five minutes before school drop-off. For today’s families, luxury is no longer just about beautiful finishes or...

Health + Wellness

Turning A Stressful Moment Into Relief

Article by Joe West | Photography by Provided For many Middle TN parents, few words create instant anxiety quite like “Your child has lice.” It tends to arrive at the worst possible time. What follows is often a blur of online searches, drugstore treatments, endless laundry cycles, and growing frustration. Local families are finding something different in the middle of that stress: calm, clarity, and a faster path forward. Located in Cool Springs, Lice Clinics of America-Nashville has become a...

Arts + Culture

Homegrown Creative Talent

Three Local Students Earning Recognition For Creativity, Talent And Artistic Vision Article by Karen Creason | Photography by Provided Three local student artists are earning recognition far beyond Middle Tennessee, but their work begins with something much closer to home. Through paintings, drawings, photography and film, Lucy Maris, Jimin Lee and Teague Kindred explore relationships, identity, and the stories hidden in everyday life. Their award-winning portfolios reveal not only remarkable...

Life + Culture

Tails That Teach

From Libraries To Animal Shelters, Therapy Animals Are Inspiring Confidence, Compassion, And A Love Of Reading Article by Lisa Valentine Looking to get the young readers in your house to practice their skills in a way that doesn’t feel like school? Or maybe you want to find a way for you and your pet to give back to the  community? Whatever your desire, check out some of the ways therapy animals are helping students become more confident readers while bringing smiles to faces all across Middle...