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Storytellers Video Productions - Dan Phillips
Dan Phillips, President of Storytellers Video Productions, has been passionate about storytelling since childhood. Dan was raised in an...


Americana Music Triangle
What started as a ten-foot by ten-foot tent in 2015 to celebrate Americana’s musical roots in the triangle between Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans, has grown into a cornerstone of the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival. This year’s event, set for September 28th and 29th, will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the festival at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm.


Tony Richards’ Journey in Radio
It all began in Fort Wayne, Indiana during the summer of 1973. Thirteen-year-old Tony Richards and his buddies were invited to a...


Lost Heroes of Williamson County Memorial Statue
Eight decades after the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp by a local hero’s Army unit and two years after his passing at the...


Jeff Garner & the Fight Against Toxic Textiles
Photography By Joseph Nother Born on a horse farm in Franklin, Jeff Garner was raised by artists. His grandmother taught him to sew at a...


Car Culture in middle Tennessee
For some of us, the automobile is merely a means of transportation, a method to get from point A to point B. But for the rest of us, the...


Karen Kingsbury’s Journey from Author to Filmmaker
Photography by hope Hickman & Karen kingsbury productions It began innocently enough, during the late summer of 2010. Best-selling author...


The Art of Life with Laci Fowler
David Mamet famously said, “Art is an expression of joy and awe.” The first time I saw a painting by local artist Laci Fowler, that’s...


Katie Van Slyke’s Influence to Encourage Love for Livestock
Photography by: Kirstie Marie Photography, Matt Turpin & Provided With a collective following of over 6.7 million followers on social...


It Plays Again
Andrew Kiser is in the business of helping lost objects find new life. Owner of Audio IPA (It Plays Again), Andrew and his wife, April,...


The Artistic World of Paul Chase
Meet Paul Chase, who, with his wife, Mary, call the charming town of Galena, Illinois, their home. Paul has transformed his studio in...


Cote Deonath on Channeling Elvis’ Spirit
Elvis Festival is coming up! I am lifetime fan of Elvis…but who isn’t, really? I recently had the opportunity to talk with the 2023...


Survivor 45 - Julie Alley's Journey
Williamson County’s own Julie Alley, aka “Mama J,” shines on Survivor 45! From Brentwood roots to Reba Team success, her journey inspires!


Alexander von Humboldt
An exhibit honoring the life of Alexander von Humboldt (1769 – 1859) will be visiting Franklin from October 6, 2023 to March 1, 2024 at the Williamson County Archives & Museum, in downtown Franklin. In recent years, this collection has traveled to the Czech Republic, Austria, Paris and throughout Germany.


Pray to Love
For decades, award-winning artist Anne Goetze has documented the closed-cloister Visitation Order in Annecy, France. While trying to understand her aunt Soeur Margarite Marie’s faith journey, it organically and ultimately became her own.


Taylon Hope
Introducing Taylon Hope, a local rising star who’s making her mark in the world of country music. As a current student at Belmont University and graduate of Battle Ground Academy, Taylon is a young artist boldly carving her path in the industry. Her unique blend of classic storytelling with a modern edge captures the essence of country music, influenced by icons like Dolly Parton and Vince Gill. Her music resonates deeply, bridging generations and striking a chord with her au


Paint the Town
Nestled in the heart of Tennessee, Williamson County boasts a rich cultural heritage that is nurtured and celebrated through various artistic endeavors. Among the pillars of this vibrant artistic community stands the Arts Council of Williamson County, an organization dedicated to fostering creativity, supporting local artists, and enriching the cultural fabric of the region.


Striking the Right Chords
From a small town in Iowa, Hailey came to Nashville to fulfill her childhood dreams in the music industry. She has collaborated with an array of talent, including Little Big Town, Trisha Yearwood, Brandi Carlile, Alicia Keys and many more. Her career took off in 2020 with her self-funded debut album The Dream and she has received CMT Music Award and Grammy nominations.


Kindly Keep It Country… Always!
Jo-el and LeAnne Ulmer bring traditional county music, rhinestone-studded jackets and handmade cowboy boots to the stage throughout the year. The couple not only shares a stage together, but also their lives as they have been married for almost twenty-two years.


Backstage with Tommy Howell & Friends
Tommy Howell has recently launched a residency at Nashville’s City Winery with a show of music and special guests. Tommy’s forty-year career has included producing, directing and acting with starring roles in Soul Man, The Hitcher, his notable role as Pony Boy in The Outsiders, an upcoming Netflix series Obliterated and many more. He recently recorded his debut project, American Storyteller, with award-winning producer Dean Miller.
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