Community Local Feature Sam Chapman has a simple yet profound approach to life – be kind and help each other. He is a big people person who enjoys talking to anyone and everyone, even if it’s cracking a few jokes back and forth or talking about life. People know him as a friendly guy who…
As Jaina Hall moves ahead with her life’s priorities, she’s going to miss being at Mama’s Java Cafe. After working there for three years and serving as manager during the past year, she thoroughly enjoyed all of her responsibilities and is retiring with so many wonderful memories to cherish. “I am forever grateful to Melissa…
When Brenden Evans, a California native, moved to Tennessee, he not only found the love of his life, but also a job that suited his passion. In his words, he has found a clear sense of purpose in the state. The former military officer is enjoying his zest for life as a firefighter at the…
One regular day, police officer Donnell Chapman was on Clovercroft Road running radar. A car was rushing at about 60 mph in a 40 mph speed zone. He pulled the vehicle over. The driver was a 24-year-old African American female doing DoorDash. The officer talked to her and got back to his car. Suddenly, he…
Will Spradley, hailing from a military family in Evansville, Indiana, initially pursued a business career after studying at the University of Evansville. However, his innate inclination towards community service led him to a pivotal transition. He found his true calling in the fire service, which allowed him to assist people in need directly. “I started…
First Responder On May 2nd, Christina Sabol was sworn in as a new patrol officer for the Nolensville Police Department. She was embraced with heartfelt congratulations and a warm welcome from the community, both online and offline. Although new to the department and the town, the 10-year veteran from a state highway patrol agency quickly…
For Malcolm Sheppard, the field was not just a place of competition but a platform for shaping lives. It’s been a few years since he left the field. The former Razorback defensive lineman who played for the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans is now enjoying his life as a family man. He is committed to…
Playing drums in a local church, 10-year old Dominic Amato realized how much he loved musical instruments. Little did he know that one day the Nolensville artist would perform for Pope Francis at the World Meeting of Families in front of approximately one million people. “The World Meeting of Families in 2015 in Philadelphia was…
One of the most loved auto repair shops in Nolensville, J & Company, recently celebrated its first anniversary. The business has won the heart of the town in such a short time, and the Vivrette family is grateful for the overwhelming amount of love and support they have been shown their first year. At J…
When Darin Scheff transitioned from a Hollywood setup to Tennessee 20 years back, he set out to invest in real estate. The last thing he was thinking was owning an old historic “Feed Mill”. As a matter of fact, the former professional hairdresser and makeup artist from Los Angeles didn’t even know what a feed…