“No one goes without food in Nolensville, even in the tough times of COVID-19,” Debbie Noland said with determined conviction. Nolensville Food Pantry depends on Debbie and the weekly crew of volunteers to keep the shelves stocked in the two-story, barn kit build- ing. She’s done her job for 13 years with fierce resolve for…
Libraries are no longer musty-smelling places with “Quiet!” posters taped to the walls. Modern-day libraries are still learning environments stuffed with books— but with an added dose of vim and vigor. “Our library is a true community hub,” said Takita Caster, branch manager of the No- lensville Public Library. “We have activities for kids, from…
The acceptance of alternative or more natural medical procedures has experienced significant growth in recent years. Chiropractic medicine is one of the most obvious leaders in this category. Ask Dr. Harrison Higgins, owner and chief practitioner at the recently opened Mill Creek Chiropractic clinicin Nolensville. “I’m on a mission to help as many people as…
Have you ever seen something and knew immediately that’s what you wanted? For Candace Peters, when she first saw Nolensville, she knew that was the community she wanted to be a part of. From Nolenville’s atmosphere — unique and appealingly small-town with plenty of shops and restaurants to explore — to its people — friendly…
There are only a very small handful of writers of epic novels who are capable of introducing a long list of characters and, over an equally long number of chapters, weaving them into a seamless whole. Dr. Kaylon Bruner-Tran is among them when it comes to weaving the multiple branches of her own life into…
Tennessee is the Volunteer State, and according to Anna Hill of Nolensville, there is more than just the willingness of citizen-soldiers to step up to thank for it. Anna and husband Elmer are the founders of Art Helps Cancer, a 501c3 established five years ago after they retired. Both Anna and Elmer grew up in…
Elmer and Anna Hill met in the fourth grade in their rural Missouri hometown. They married, had four children, added eight grandkids, and shared 46 wedding anniversaries by the time they flipped open the first page of their Nolensville album. Now, ten years into this chapter, their list of shared experiences is long. One headliner…
“This isn’t like any other shop.” When Wild Blue Market’s customers say this, Deltah Roberts knows she’s on the right path. When you visit Wild Blue, a new gift and home décor boutique on the edge of Nolensville and Antioch, in Burkitt Ridge, you’ll find a mix of artisan-made, hand-made, and small-batch items curated locally…
Some people may not agree, but Jay Watson, lead pastor of Nolensville’s Life community Church since 2007, made a rather profound statement when he declared, “I’m a pastor who likes to have fun.” And he has the most fun when he’s hooked up with long-time close friend Kyle Wiltshire. The two men treasure their long-standing…
Sydney Schwartz of Nolensville has an infectious giggle. It’s a lovely tinkling sound, like something you want to be a part of. Luckily, it’s easy to join in since it floats in and out of the just-turned-15-year-old’s conversations. Sydney’s artistic talent manifested by the time she was in first grade. It was obvious enough, showing…