Issue 107: February - March 2021

Just off interstate 24 and down twisting country roads in Pelham, TN is a cave that boasts “The Greatest Show Under Earth.”

Musician, teacher and downtown Franklin retailer Ron Shuff may not have a Grammy Award of his own, but the number of Grammy Award winners, nom…

Being a big fan of the Andy Griffith Show, I spend most afternoons checking in with Andy and Barney. That show, I think, has some of televisio…

As whiskey loving countries go, America is certainly bent towards Bourbon. However, many may be surprised to know that rye whiskey was the fir…

My daughter Maggie came home with this piece of art recently from her BHS art class. It struck me as being a symbol for how a lot of us may be…

Streetwear fashion first became popular in the 1990’s combining comfortable, yet trendy clothing including graphic tees, hoodies, sweatpants a…

When Alma McLemore, Mary Pearce, Maurice Patton and Marianne Schroer began discussing a way to enhance the African American Heritage Society’s…

The phrase “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” has become a cliché for a reason. Many people have found truth in the statement, but aft…

Leave the traffic. The parking, or lack thereof. Busy sidewalks. Exhaust fumes. And total hubbub. Head out to Nashville’s Big Backyard (see st…

Now more than ever, practicing a little self care needs to be at the top of your to-do list. Finding a way to incorporate a spa like feeling t…

Farming was a way of life for the Reeser family, as it had been for generations. Acres of Central Illinois corn and beans not only provided an…

Inclusion playgrounds are a place where all children can play and have a similar experience. Families can play together, spend quality time wi…

When the world came to a screeching halt in early spring due to the rampant spreading of Covid-19, no business was harmed more than music festivals.

The African American Heritage Society (AAHS) has focused on several things during the last twelve months. The first item, focus on renovation …

They say luck is the nexus of opportunity and hard work, and that we’re a whole lot less likely to find success while sitting on the couch. Bu…

We’ve all heard that descriptive metaphorical idiom of “Let’s address the elephant in the room,” but what if you have 11 elephants? Eleven eno…

The Henderson Park Inn, Destin, FL has been voted as having one of the most romantic restaurants for years. Located along the peaceful shores …

Local Builder Doug Majors and Realtor Lisa Culp Taylor Team up on Stream Dance in Brentwood.

This year’s Golf Classic will be held at The Little Course in Franklin. This par 3 course allows members to select a tee time, move through th…

For many, one of the upsides of 2020 was rediscovering the peace and beauty in nature. From purchasing my first kayak to going on more hikes a…