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Marty Warren: Best All Around
Marty Warren on family, faith and the business of building community


Martin Dingman
BY JOHNNY BIRDSONG I first became familiar with Martin Dingman shoes while visiting my son in Oxford, Mississippi, at a men’s clothier. I...


A Spotlight on Al Thomas, Owner of Sperry’s
From the first time I met him, I have had a lot of admiration and respect for Mr. Al Thomas. He is a true Southern Gentleman.


Franklin's Founding Father - Abram Maury
As we celebrate Franklin and Williamson County's 225 years, with all its history; I couldn’t help but try and imagine what were the hopes...


Dr. Snowden’s Twenty-four Year Impact on the Franklin Special School District
Our children are our future. What we want that future to look like depends on what they are taught, see, and are told about themselves...


Intuition & Innovation - Dudley Smith
Hello everyone. It's September and time for our annual Real Estate & Home issue. It is also another opportunity for me to meet and talk...


A Conversation with the Legendary Easter Bunny
We all know the REAL meaning of Easter. If not, it’s time to hear the good news. Easter offers us a promise for the future and hope and...


How Michael Oher Chases Greatness to Inspire Others
It is an absolute honor to introduce Michael Oher as this month’s A Southern Gentleman Is... feature gentleman. Michael is the epitome...


CRITTENDEN RAWLINGS: WEAR SOMETHING WORTH IT
I live every day believing that nothing happens in my life by accident. I met Mr. Crittenden Rawlings a few years ago, totally by chance,...
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