James Briggs: Leadership in action

James Briggs: Leadership in action

LIGHTS FLASH across the stage, lighting up three guitarists as they bring to life the energy of ’90s rock. Behind them, at the drum set, sits James Briggs, providing the rhythm and drive that helps make The Mixtape Allstars a premium rock band. Briggs is not just a...
ZaBrina Seay: On both sides of the desk

ZaBrina Seay: On both sides of the desk

ON ONE side of the desk, there could be a veteran, their spouse, their widow, or their children. ZaBrina Seay cares for them all. As director of the Wilson County Veterans Service Office, Seay works every day to ensure veterans and their families receive the support...
J.D. and Lindsie Henry: Serving with Both Hands

J.D. and Lindsie Henry: Serving with Both Hands

GOLF TOURNAMENTS, 5Ks, and auctions are all excellent ways to fundraise for a good cause, but J.D. and Lindsie Henry found another way to raise money by serving with Both Hands. Both Hands is an organization committed to serving: one hand for orphans and the other for...
Jenna Jones: Made to dance

Jenna Jones: Made to dance

JOY AND laughter fill the hallways of Belamour Ballet Dance Academy, bright colors swirling gracefully as dancers of all ages practice their craft. The academy is a beloved location for many families in Lebanon, as students gain both a mastery of classical ballet and...
Matthew Black: Crafting spaces, creating change

Matthew Black: Crafting spaces, creating change

CONSTRUCTION CAN be a sweaty, dirty job, and shed manufacturing is no different. But Matthew Black of Blacks Buildings isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty for his business or for the community. As a modular certified home builder, Blacks Buildings constructs sheds,...