Food + Beverage

The Art of Food

Local Mount Juliet Chef, Brandon Frohne; Food as a way of life Article by Courtney Stockton | Photography by Various In a world full of social media influencers, it is a breath of fresh air when you encounter a real one who rises to prominence the old-fashioned way - through the earned respect of his customers and peers. Inspired by life and his day-to-day experiences growing up around food and the restaurant business, local Chef (Brandon) Frohne organically made his way to stardom through...

Life + Culture

Music City Squeeze

The Hitch Family Turns the Hallmark of Childhood into a Family Business Article by Courtney Stockton | Photography by Amber Hitch (Music City Squeeze) If you were asked to recall the hallmarks of childhood, it’s likely that operating a lemonade stand would top the list. For many children, it’s the quintessential entrepreneurial pursuit – kids learn important lessons about economics and the value of hard work. And because it’s ‘fun,’ most kids arrive at the idea like a rite of passage – with...

Professional Services

Food Industry Sparks a Dream

Clint Benefield of CB Mechanical dug small business roots through his experience in the food industry Article by Courtney Stockton | Photography by Jennifer Percy, Looking Glass Photography It’s never a good time when a system goes down – whether it’s plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or kitchen-related. But it spells particularly bad news for a restaurant, given the lead times for repairs. That is unless you know Clint Benefield of local LLC, CB Mechanical.  Prior to opening his own business...

Entertainment

Olympics-Inspired European Food Tour

Local foodie, Staci Bishop, traveled to the Summer 2024 Olympics and shares her tips and takeaways for dining in Europe Article and Photography by Staci Bishop Raise your hand if you were glued to the Olympics this summer! The unity and the underdog stories have always inspired me, so I was thrilled to attend this summer’s 2024 event. It was absolutely exhilarating to see that level of athleticism in person. Plus, I was able to experience my favorite part of traveling – the food! If eating...

Life + Culture

Elevating the BNA Experience

WellSpring Builders enhances the Jet-setting experience with Food + Entertainment Article by Courtney Stockton | Photography by Dezirea Elkins Photography Sometimes, the quality of an airport can make or break a trip. Fortunately, Nashville's BNA contracted local powerhouse WellSpring Builders, to build out some quality eats, ensuring that your journey begins on the right foot. Founder and Co-Owner, Scott Patton gives us an inside look at WellSpring Builders' jet-setting project.  1. Scott...

Event Planning + Services

Whiskey Hound Catering

One Rising Local Catering Company is Bringing a Unique Culinary Experience to the Table Article by Cassidy Polman | Photography by Provided Sometimes in life, we choose the journey, and sometimes the journey chooses us. Pam Malcontento can look back and see that her journey into the catering world is one she was destined for. She and her husband, Kris, were already enjoying incredible success with their consumer products company, The Whiskey Hound, specializing in Bourbon Beer BBQ sauces and...

Shopping

The Unique Antique

Explore the Antique Stores Local to Mount Juliet! Article by Cassidy Polman | Photography by Provided Antique shopping is one of the most unique forms of shopping around the world. What is so captivating about combing through old, repurposed items from times gone by? The answer is as unique to everyone as the treasures waiting to be found inside these curated gems. Perhaps it’s that these shops allow us the opportunity to hold in our hands a piece of the past or tinker with trinkets that...

Shopping

Old Hickory Social & Marketplace

Meet the Team Behind the Newly Established, Upscale Merchant Mall Article by Cassidy Polman | Photography by Kimberlee Brooke & Co In 2022, Rachel Thomas and her husband, Bruce, decided to purchase a building space in Old Hickory to serve as the new location for their company, RT Medical, LLC; a very successful Clinical Respiratory Homecare company that they have owned since 2006. Initially, their hope in purchasing the new building was to not only have a new location for RT Medical but also...

Shopping

The Sugar Pea Fashion Exchange

Setting a legacy of hard work, In Style Article by Sofia Delilah | Photography by Kimberlee Brooke & Co. With family at the forefront of her inspiration and mission, April Murphy, owner of Sugar Pea Fashion exchange shop in Mount Juliet, works daily to support her local community of women and their style needs. The Sugar Pea provides Mount Juliet with luxury, budget-friendly shopping. Serving its customers for over 14 years, The Sugar Pea works with each client to sell their gently loved...

Life + Culture

Buddy Allen Carpet One Golf Tournament

Benefiting Tunnels to Towers Foundation- Providing Homes to Those Who Gave Article by John Zendrosky | Photography by Kandi McElhannon Eli Tice, a marine who grew up in West Virginia, has called Tennessee home for the last eight years. Assigned to 1st battalion 2nd Marine Division as an infantry rifleman, in March of 2010, his unit was deployed to southern Afghanistan. On May 24, 2010, his squad was on an early morning patrol. They entered a compound that was booby-trapped with pressure plate...