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The White Home

When Mary White’s parents chose a plain Federal style of grey brick for their Georgetown home in the 1980s, Mary was not impressed. However, that opinion changed when it transformed, over time, to become the family home, which she and her husband, Tim, purchased from her parents in the 1990s.
10/2/2025

Latest Issue 9 2025

8/27/2025

The Loyd Home

Beth and Jeff Loyd have totally transformed their new home in Riverview Cove to create the feel of something with a much longer history. Over the two years since moving in, they have slowly been giving their home a look that is all them, blending heirloom antique pieces with new transitional takes on traditional style to produce a space that is both relaxing and inviting. 
8/27/2025

Editors Letter

If you know me, you know that “Football is my favorite season!” And with that in mind, I’m more than ready to welcome football, fall and cooler weather in the days to come.
8/26/2025

Quilt of Valor presentation for Mr. Bill Allen

The QOVF was started by Catherine Roberts in 2003 while her son was deployed in Iraq. Since that time, over 400,000 quilts of valor have been awarded to our veterans and just this year over, 12,500 quilts have been awarded. The mission is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing QOV.
8/26/2025

Grace, Grit and the Crown: How Terry Coulter Is Redefining Strength at Every Age

As a certified fitness professional, motivational speaker and newly crowned Ms. Tennessee Senior America 2025, Terry isn’t just embracing the spotlight—she’s using it to light the way for other women.
8/26/2025

A Mission Fueled by Strength

In the world of fitness, Terry found her calling—empowering women to become stronger, inside and out, especially as they age.
8/26/2025

ViProfile: Shelby Mac

Anyone watching WKRN, New Channel 2 morning and afternoon weather, is sure to know Shelby Mac. She is the vivacious blond who has recently been working with Marcus Bagwell in the mornings and also helping out with traffic. A 2021 graduate of Mississippi State University, she majored in Professional Meteorology and minored in Broadcast.
8/26/2025

Latest Issue 8 25

7/31/2025

Editors Letter

It’s hard to believe that summer has already come and gone. But if I’m being honest, I won’t miss the extreme heat we’ve all endured. I’m more than ready to welcome some cooler temperatures in the days ahead.
7/31/2025

ASCEND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH $25,000 IN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, recently awarded$2,500 scholarships to 10 members. This is the 23rd consecutive year that Ascend has shown its commitment to education by providing scholarships to members to further their academic pursuits.
7/31/2025

MORE THAN A SHIRT: HOW ‘GOD CAN’ BECAME A MOVEMENT

Recently the staff of Trendy Pieces, Bella’s Boutique and The Marketplace Home & Gift surprisedMelanie Davenport by all wearing GOD can shirts on her birthday. Trendy Pieces first printed GOD can shirts around 10 years ago, mainly as fundraiser for Endure Athletics. 
7/31/2025

SPECIAL NIGHT FOR STONES RIVER CHAPTER MEMBER, JACK MCELWAIN

On July 10th at the Stones River Chapter (Sons of the American Revolution), Jack McElwain was recognized by the Sons of the American Revolution, the BSA Trail of Tears District, and the State of Tennessee for his longtime service to the Scouting community. During the meeting, BSA Field Director, Phillip Heikkinen, shared how McElwain’s work and philanthropy resulted in the Stones River Chapter receiving the Robert E. Prytula Award.
7/31/2025

VIProfile: Lee Allsbrook

Lee Allsbrook inspired decades of children who attended Campus School through physical fitness and life lessons as he offered his unique perspective on how to get kids to be active. Kids were less likely to be seen playing kickball under his watch, and more likely to be popping a wheelie on a skateboard, riding a unicycle or square-dancing. 
7/31/2025

The Ramsay Home

“My style has always been very eclectic,” said Kit Ramsay. “I like mixing old and new.” The Ramsay’s lovely home is a gracefully nod to both past and present.

Kit put the design skills she began developing while the family was living in Chattanooga to work after she and her husband, Chuck, purchased their current Murfreesboro home at auction in 2009.

7/31/2025