Food + Beverage

Smoking Hot Success

A Saucy Journey To Barbecue Glory Article by Christina Madrid | Photography by Provided Born and raised in Nashville, Carey Bringle grew up with a deep appreciation for barbecue. “Although my family was not in the business originally, it was something always highly regarded,” says Bringle. His grandfather, Jack, helped deliver babies for families in the barbecue business. Jack, along with Bringle’s grandmothers and his uncle Bruce, inspired him to start cooking with them in the backyard at a...

Entertainment

Heartstrings & Franklin Streets

Country Singer Timothy Wayne Talks Latest Single Article by Lainey Green | Photography by Provided Timothy Wayne, rising country artist—and Tim McGraw’s nephew— opens up about his new single and chasing music down every avenue of Franklin.  Tell me a bit about your newest single, “That’d Be You.” Growing up I was a weird kid playing guitar in the stairwell. One day, a beautiful girl saw me and asked for my number. Not long after that, I left and came here. I called my buddy Mark Collie...

Health + Wellness

Fulfilling Unmet Needs

Physicians Urgent Care Is Helping Small Businesses Provide Employees With Affordable Group Health Plans Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided The ever-changing health care landscape makes it challenging for small businesses to offer employees access to meaningful medical services. In some cases, the expense is so great that it puts small business owners at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to hiring and retaining top talent. The team at Physicians Urgent Care (PUC) recognized...

Life + Culture

A Foundation Of Love

Making A Difference For Children And Adults With Down Syndrome Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided When Jake and Ashlyn Burger of College Grove found out they were having a little girl last year, they were thrilled. Then when they discovered she would have Down syndrome, they were understandably shocked and confused. “I was 10 weeks pregnant and we were so uneducated at that point,” Ashlyn says. “Most people think that if no one in their family has Down syndrome, then they can’t...

Local Services

Moving Made Personal

Home-Aid Moving Strives To Turn Every Move Into A Hassle-Free, Friendly Experience Article by Lauren Kelly | Photography by Provided Home-Aid Moving got its start in 2019 with a simple goal: to serve people—not just complete a job. Founder William Turner says, “I found early on that the moving industry was often rushed, careless and transactional. I wanted to flip that on its head and build a company rooted in care, professionalism and people-first service. We started small, operating on the...

Life + Culture

Generosity Abounds

Luke Bryan Receives $1,000,000 Commitment from Raising Cane’s Owner and Founder Todd Graves for The Brett Boyer Foundation Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Courtesy of Raising Canes Luke Bryan proved that “Most People Are Good” as he joined Raising Cane’s founder and CEO Todd Graves to celebrate a $1 million donation from Raising Cane’s to The Brett Boyer Foundation. The foundation was co-founded by Bryan alongside his wife, Caroline, and her brother and sister-in-law, Bo and Ellen...

Food + Beverage

From Coffee Beans To Copper Stills

Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Courtesy of Company Distilling When Jeff Arnett left his nearly two-decade career at Jack Daniel’s, where he served in the prestigious role of master distiller, he wasn’t walking away from whiskey. He was walking toward something new. Something personal. Something made for good company. Enter Company Distilling, Arnett’s exciting new venture based in Thompson’s Station, with additional outposts in Townsend and Lynchburg—just down the street from his...

Entertainment

Entertainment Personality Joe Breezy

On Air and On Point Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Joe Breezy has become one of Nashville’s most recognizable on-air personalities. The seasoned entertainment pro brings his brand of energy and humor to Middle Tennessee’s airwaves every weekday. But his influence goes beyond radio and TV. Breezy is also a fixture at local events and a passionate advocate for the community. How did you get into radio? When I was a kid, I always loved radio. I was the kid that was calling...

Food + Beverage

The Doctor Of Coffee

How A Passion Turned Into Franklin Coffee Company Article by Kathleen Davis | Photography by Provided Every morning, many people reach for their first cup of coffee—a daily ritual that fuels the hustle of crying babies, school drop-offs, and morning workloads. Living in Franklin, we’re lucky to have great coffee options, including one from Doctor Terry Hadaway, better known as the "Doctor of Coffee." Hadaway holds an associate degree in engineering, a bachelor’s degree in religion, a master’s...

Food + Beverage

An Upscale, Tech-Infused Mini Golf Experience

4 Reasons To Take The Family To Play This Summer Article and Photography by Maria Dinoia 1. It's fun!   It's mini golf reimagined. The game pairs modern technology with wild courses and trendy vibes for a whole different experience. Every swing is tracked by Trackaball™ technology, so there's no room for arguing with your group about who's shooting better. And no need to write scores on little cards with a mini pencil—just check the screen above you. 2. Staff attentiveness   The staff...