by Becca Roberts | Sep 11, 2025 | Feature
ASHLEY ABRAHAM started as the sole United Way director for three Tennessee counties in 2020, not realizing she would then navigate a pandemic while managing a large nonprofit. Five years later, the 38-year-old has merged with United Way of South Central Tennessee to...
by Becca Roberts | Sep 11, 2025 | Feature
EMMA-GRACE WEITZMAN wipes down the sleek counters at her luxury salon, Blended Hair Studio, while her partner and co-owner, Lexie Roles, checks the appointment calendar for the week. Pink throw pillows adorn the seating areas, and a Keurig machine stands ready to brew...
by Becca Roberts | Sep 11, 2025 | Stories
THE EXPANSIVE porch of Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. (George Dickel Distillery) transforms into an outdoor stage for spirited live music during Front Porch Fridays, held monthly from May to October each year. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs or picnic...
by Becca Roberts | Sep 11, 2025 | Stories
RUSSELL BARNETT built his automotive business the same way he raised his family: with integrity, faith, and an unfailing commitment to putting people first. When his father, Albert Barnett, started his car business back in 1939, he could not have known just how deeply...
by Becca Roberts | Sep 11, 2025 | Stories
THE DELICIOUS aroma of warm, fresh-baked bread permeates Gracie Austell’s home. The young entrepreneur crafts each loaf with finesse, just the way her nana taught her. Austell’s younger sister, Marileigh Lewis, wraps the cooled loaves, stacks them in crates, and helps...
