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Why Investing in a family beach trip pays off Article by Tracy Hoft-Louthain | Photography by Newman-Dailey Resort Properties A beach vacation is a time-tested family tradition, and investing your precious time and resources in beach memories will earn returns for a lifetime. The beaches of 30A and Destin, Florida are a short 10-hour drive where sun-kissed cheeks, salty hair, sandy toes, and the sounds of seagulls and laughter await. Whether investing in a beach vacation rental home or...
March 2024
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An Upscale Investment in His Hometown
Fountains At Gateway is the manifestation of Scott Graby’s vision for mixed-use development in Murfreesboro. Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Various As Middle Tennessee has grown, so has the demand for upscale amenities in the outlying cities and communities. That’s because frequent jaunts from Murfreesboro to places like Cool Springs or Downtown Nashville aren’t necessarily conducive to a healthy work-life balance. Efforts to bring such niceties to Rutherford County have been underway...
March 2024
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How this vital part of MTSU’s Biology department focuses on improving environmental education in Middle Tennessee Article by DeAnn Hays | Photography by Provided Located in the Davis Science Building on Middle Tennessee State University’s campus, the Center for Environmental Education, or CEE, is part of the university’s Biology Department and focuses on improving environmental education in Middle Tennessee. “We want to raise awareness about the environment and then impart knowledge and...
March 2024
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Little Hands, Big Hearts
The Learning Experience Teaches Young Learners to Make a Difference in Their Community Through Philanthropy Article by Cassidy Polman | Photography by provided Among the numerous shops, offices, and businesses that people pass each day on their drive down Franklin Road, there’s one place whose impact on the community is felt but not always seen. The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education, situated in west Murfreesboro, prides itself in the ongoing efforts to change the lives of people...
March 2024
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