Local Services

Investing In Lebanon

We Celebrated One Year, 12 Issues at Capital Theatre Article by January Alexander & Lindsey Hickman We celebrated our one year anniversary in March! 12 issues under our belt and we couldn't be more proud. Thank you to so many people including everyone in attendance and in spirit, Capitol Theatre, Sammy B's Catering, GooGoo Clusters, The Boro Blend, Balloon Bash, Cedar City Brewery, Del Monaco Winery, Henderson's Florist and last but absolutely not least, Oliver Steele our local American Idol...

March 2024

Professional Services

100 Years of Serving

A Century of Investing in Strong Business Growth for Wilson Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Kelsi Carter “We take pride in our rich history, our services to our businesses and to our community,” said Melanie Minter, Current President and CEO of Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce at the 100 year anniversary celebration in February. Leading the chamber has brought her countless favorite memories, with the 2018 renovation of their 6,400 square foot building to include ADA...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Invest in Helping

The 9th Annual Duck Derby supports Community Members in Need in Wilson County Article and Photography by The Wilson County Help Center 9th annual Ducky Derby event will be held at 5PM on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, located at the beautiful home of Kevin and Christine New. Entertainment by Double Take Band, catering by Sammy B’s, silent and live auctions. Drop by the CedarStone Bank branch in Lebanon to purchase tickets for a chance to win cash. Cash prizes for winners of the derby are: $2,000...

March 2024

Fitness

Invest in Your Fitness

Sports Village has been supporting the health of Lebanon residents since opening in 1987 Article by Peggy Keel, owner | Photography by Rachel Baldwin Over the past 37 years we have continually evolved as to the needs of the new generations, according to the trends across the globe.  We like to stay fresh and ahead of the newest things whether it be new exercise classes, new equipment or new areas within the club itself. Sports Village Fitness is a family owned and operated business, run by my...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Invest in Gen Z

Three Ways that Workplaces and Universities Better Support this Generation Article and Photography by Gen Z wants to know that their work matters, they do their best work when they know that it has a lasting impact. They need to understand how your organization helps others and how their job role contributes to that. This can be used to elevate your organization if you allow them the opportunity to tap into something larger than just getting a task or the job done. As a leader of your...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Invest in Health

Dr. Chris Menzel is helping patients conquer their weight issues in a safe and healthy way Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Kimberlee Brooke & Co As a personal trainer and nutritionist 15 years ago, Chris Menzel enjoyed working with clients to help them lose weight. He organized health competitions based on The Biggest Loser, the hit reality weight loss show.  “It was 24 weeks of intensive exercise, calorie counts and nutrition plans,” Menzel says of those days in his hometown of Hilton...

March 2024

Local Services

Invest in Your Home

While Choosing a Company That Gives Back to Your Community Article and Photography by When did you start your business?  In 1976, my dad, Billy Shrum Sr, along with his brothers William and Ernie, started the company, and it has been family-owned and operated since then. I took over Shrum's Roofing in 1997.   Was roofing always the vision? Yes. Roofing with a focus on family. In the mid-70s to the early 80s, the Shrum brothers worked tirelessly, roofing houses and sharing the earnings...

March 2024

Home + Design

Timeless Design Meets Custom Dreams

Dragonfly Cabinetry Designs owner Beverly Dunlap talks budget, timelines, trends for Kitchen and Bath Remodels Article by Lindsey Hickman | Photography by Rachel Baldwin & HomeProjectPartner, LLC Beverly Dunlap may have stumbled into her kitchen and bath design career after earning her degree in interior design at Bowling Green State University, but 28 years of happy clients can attest that it’s definitely where she was meant to be. Committed to quality and integrity, Beverly says aesthetic...

February 2024

Food + Beverage

Home Town Hams

From high school job to franchise owner, John Midgett continues to grow his business with his genuine heart for people. Article by Lindsey Hickman Many people think of honey-baked hams are just for the holidays, but did you know The Honey Baked Ham Co. here in Lebanon has been serving up a full cafe operation since 2009?  John Midgett took over as the owner/operator of the former business, HoneyBaked Ham, in 2013 from the previous owners Ron and Mary Flesch.  Imagine getting a high school...

February 2024

Arts + Culture

Annual Historic Granville Mayberry Lucy Day

April 11, 12 and 13th: Tennessee’s Mayberry Town Article and Photography by Join in the fourth annual film festival celebrating two of the most popular comedies of the 1960s, The Andy Griffith Show and I Love Lucy. Three days of tribute artists, plays, look alike contests, stories and stand up, dinner theatre, music Mayberry Cruise-In at the Car Show and more.  Explore Granville as it transforms into 1950-60s Mayberry. Plays are dedicated to Allan Newsome, Floyd the Barber tribute artist and...

February 2024