Middle Tennessee Distilleries Make Fun Day Trips
Middle Tennessee has a long history of distilling spirits; both illegal and legal. Plenty of legal choices exist today. In fact, 14 distilleries are within driving distance of Brentwood and are part of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Some enjoy contemplating the differences between whiskey and bourbon. All bourbons are whiskey, but not all whiskeys are [...]
Nashville Predators Duo Show Skills Behind the Mic
Professional athletes spend years practicing and playing their chosen sport. Like the line from the sports movie Moneyball projects: “We’re all told at some point in time that we can no longer play the children’s game, we just don’t know when that’s going to be. Some of us are told at 18, [...]
Leiper’s Fork Is Ideal for a Girls’ Weekend
If you are planning a “girls' weekend,” the magical village of Leiper’s Fork, TN offers amazing shopping, food, and music. Located just 10 miles of downtown Franklin, this village underwent a revitalization over the last two decades that’s made it a sought-after destination for locals and tourists alike. First Day Check into one [...]
Celebrity Hairstylist Melissa Schleicher
The tale of a pretty sophomore high school cheerleader that dropped out of high school married at 19 and had her first, and only child at 20 isn’t just a concept for a hit song. What makes this story unique is the phenomenal success of entrepreneur and celebrity hairstylist Melissa [...]
Stepping Up to Help Others In Nashville
Between the tornado that damaged part of Nashville in early March to thousands of people displaced over the coronavirus threat, area businesses are doing their part to help others in need. Here are three examples of how they go above and beyond for their neighbors: Gumption Provides Sustainable Clothing While [...]
How Would Raymond Reddington Handle the Coronavirus Pandemic?
A global pandemic created by a severe acute respiratory virus originates in China and sweeps across the globe within four months, killing over a million people. How would Raymond Reddington respond and end the Coronavirus pandemic? For starters, let's assume Elizabeth Keaton, his daughter and an FBI profiler who has [...]
I Test Drove the 2020 Electric Porsche Taycan
Being a freelance writer comes with a few perks. A recent highlight is when I was asked to test drive the 2020 electric Porsche Taycan by my friends at Brentwood Lifestyle magazine. First, I want to think Jennifer Downs and Jennifer Kaufman at Brentwood Lifestyle for assigning the story to [...]
A Southerner’s Guide to Surviving the Coronavirus Pandemic
The second week of March in 2020 dramatically changed the lives of almost every person in the South - in fact - the entire country, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here is what Americans, especially Southerner's know: We are a resilient people. Our ancestors have survived everything from pandemics to [...]
Damon Smith Transitions From Wrestling to Music to Real Estate
Making the transition from college wrestling to country music to real estate as simple as it sounds. Yet that hasn’t stopped Damon Smith from reaching incredible heights. When your livelihood depends on sales and marketing skills, developing the proper tools for success can be challenging. This article was originally published [...]
E3 Chophouse Nashville Aims to Redefine Steaks
It’s often said most upscale steakhouses are the same; that those cuts of USDA beef are cooked alike, the only difference being the restaurant’s name and color scheme. Fortunately, that statement doesn’t apply here. Music City’s newest steakhouse, E3 Chophouse Nashville, is redefining how steak is grown, prepared, and experienced in [...]