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Love Is Alive In Hendersonville

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TIM E FO R A RO M ANTI C GETAWAY AT EVINS M ILL LI F E + C U LTU R E

LIVIN G, LOVIN G AN D WO RKIN G A R T S + C U LTU R E

MUSI C , FU N AN D TEQU IL A

LIFESTYLE LETTER

Love is in the Air

February 2022 PUBLISHER

Lynn Bowles | lynn.bowles@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

Rick Murray | rick.murray@citylifestyle.com

Ah, February… we welcome you! While your arrival often heralds cold temperatures and frozen precipitation, you also bring us Valentine’s Day, and the warmth and love that accompanies it. Love brings us happiness and joy – it pervades our lives, helping us to find golden rays of sunshine, even on cold, cloudy days. This month, Hendersonville Lifestyle Magazine is all about exploring the love and happiness that surrounds us. To celebrate the month of Valentine’s Day, we bring you several stories of how love is alive and well in our community. First, we take a short road trip over to nearby DeKalb County to visit a little slice of heaven – Evins Mill, one of the Midstate’s finest resort properties. Featuring the finest in accommodations and amenities, the mill is the perfect place for a romantic getaway. Next, we return to the Hendersonville area to visit with three couples who have found the keys to living, loving and working together. Finally, we visit with a local singer/songwriter who has embarked on a new journey that embraces his love of country music and fine tequila. Ready to begin? Good. Give your significant other a hug, pour yourself a relaxing libation and sit down to enjoy our salute to the month of love. Stay warm, Hendersonville!

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inside the issue The Local Love Issue

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16 Time For A Romantic Getaway At Evins Mill

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Travel Journal

Healthy Lifestyle

Happy Hour

Realty Report

Back Stage

Woodlands Resort Is The Crown Jewel Of The Cumberland Plateau

22 Living, Loving and Working Successful Couples Find Happy Work/Life Balances

28 Music, Fun and Tequila

Liven Up Your Libations With Black Sheep Tequila

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Photography: Rick Murray Hana and Dr. Mohammad Ali are a successful couple who have made love and work go together at their Comprehensive Arthritis Care practice.

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1: Comedian Aaron Weber entertains the crowd at the Dec. 7 Chamber luncheon. 2:The first inline hockey tournament was held at Volunteer Park Dec. 10-12. 3: The new inline hockey rinks facility shines at Volunteer Park at Arrowhead on Dec. 10. 4: Rock Castle Director Sam Gilbert surveys damage from the tornado that struck on Dec. 11. 5: Neighbors help other neighbors recover from the Dec. 11 tornado that struck Hendersonville. 6: An NES lineman helps restore power after the tornado that struck on Dec. 11. 7: A boat sprays artificial snow during the annual Hendersonville boat parade on Dec. 18. Photos by Rick Murray.

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8: A Christmas tree adorns a colorful vessel during the annual Hendersonville boat parade. 9: Vessels line up to begin the annual Hendersonville boat parade on Dec. 18. 10: The 2022 Frostbite race gets underway at the Sumner County Family YMCA on Jan. 1. 11: Warmer temperatures, but cold water greeted swimmers as they took part in the polar plunge. 12: Runners are looking strong at the beginning of the 2022 Frostbite race on Jan. 1. 13: The first major snowfall of the season fell on Hendersonville on Jan. 7. 14: The sun shines brightly over the heavy snowfall that fell on Hendersonville in early January. Photos by Rick Murray.

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses. Haven Holistic Healing Ribbon Cutting The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Haven Holistic Healing at their new 131 Indian Lake Road Suite 102 location on Nov. 12. A large crowd of chamber members and guests participated in the celebration.

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Vol State Holds Fall 2021 Graduation Ceremony Students, family, and well-wishers gathered at the Pickel Field House on Saturday Dec. 11 to celebrate Volunteer State Community College’s fall commencement, which included 866 summer and fall graduates. Vol State president, Orinthia Montague, presided over the ceremony, her first commencement at the college. “This marks my 100th day in office, and this is a wonderful way to celebrate,” said Dr. Montague.

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Southern Music Icons of Hendersonville, Tennessee Publication Announced Arcadia Publishing announced the release of the book Southern Music Icons of Hendersonville, Tennessee by Jennifer Bruce and Tena Lee. The book will be available as of Jan. 31 at numerous local and online resellers. The authors will hold a book-signing ceremony at Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday Feb. 26.

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Time For A Romantic Getaway At

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ARTICLE BY RICK MURRAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICK MURRAY AND PROVIDED Nestled in the forested hills of nearby Dekalb County lies one of the mid-state’s most beautiful resort properties – Evins Mill. Just an hour’s drive from Nashville, the scenic retreat is the destination of choice for thousands of visitors each year. From weddings to corporate meetings to weekend getaways, Evins Mill has something for everyone. Evins Mill has a storied history that dates back to 1824, when it was known as Lockhart’s Mill. Over the years, the property has had several owners, including the late Tennessee State Senator Edgar Evins, for whom the mill is named today. “My father purchased the property in 1990 to use as a private retreat for our family and his business,” says William Cochran, Evins Mill owner and manager. “Four years later, we converted the property from private to public use, opening Evins Mill as a unique boutique resort.” At first, the resort was used exclusively for corporate retreats and meetings. However, in the early 2000s, Evins Mill expanded its reach beyond the business community by beginning to host weddings, special events and couples’ getaways. “Since we added the new services, we have seen our business continue to grow,” says William. “In a typical year, we now host over 100 business meetings, 20 weddings or other special events and well over 1,000 couples.” Evins Mill’s lodging options are among the finest at any resort in the state. From individual rooms to a three-bedroom penthouse, the accommodations must be seen to be appreciated. “We offer 20 rooms in several different styles spread across our three Creek Side guest houses and our beautiful Solstice Lodge,” says William. “All of our rooms have private decks with rockers and great views, most featuring the sights and sounds of the nearby water.” Evins Mill also offers several thousand square feet of meeting and special event spaces, including private dining areas, conference rooms, outdoor decks and a spacious reception hall. Along with its rustic accommodations, Evins Mill also offers fine dining served by a worldclass team of chefs, waitstaff and bartenders. From breakfast to dinner, guests are treated to an outstanding array of epicurean delights, CONTINUED >

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“Our hospitality team provides breakfast, lunch and dinner to all overnight patrons at the mill as well as full break and bar service.”

including such exotic dishes as Down Under Lamb Chops, Cumberland Pork Tenderloin and Gristmill Salmon. “Our hospitality team provides breakfast, lunch and dinner to all overnight patrons at the mill as well as full break and bar service,” says William. “As can be seen in hundreds of on-line reviews, from TripAdvisor to Google to Facebook, the cuisine and service is a memorable highlight for most of our guests.” When not dining or relaxing in their rooms, guests have access to a variety of activities on and around the mill property. Indoor happenings include billiards, ping pong, televisions and a full-service bar. Outdoor pursuits include hiking, fishing, photography and lawn games spread across the mill’s 40-acre expanse. “At its core, Evins Mill is a nature lover’s delight,” says William. “As an official Tennessee State Natural Area, our property is home to several miles of moderate

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to challenging hiking trails along wooded bluffs that lead to Carmac Falls, a private 90 ft. waterfall with a swimming hole that is available exclusively for our guests.” Evins Mill is also conveniently located near many sites of local interest across the Cumberland Plateau, including distilleries, wineries, nurseries and art galleries. It is also just a short drive to several popular recreational areas, including Edgar Evins State Park, Center Hill Lake and the RiverWatch Golf Course. Over the past few years, Evins Mill has experienced significant growth in personal travel in which guests come to the resort for short stays to celebrate events such as anniversaries and birthdays. “We use the term ‘leisure travel’ to describe individual couples who come to the mill to celebrate special occasions or to just get away for a spell,” says William. “While couples constitute most of our leisure business, we also host families, too.

Additionally, we welcome guests who book day trip and/or dinner-only reservations, but who do not wish to stay overnight.” Throughout the year, Evins Mill offers a variety of unique themed packages to help guests celebrate their special occasions. In 2022, the resort is offering a special getaway deal in honor of Valentine’s Day that will be in effect from Feb. 11 – 14. Featuring special menus, roses and enhanced turn-down services, Evins Mill is going out of its way to keep the spark of romance burning brightly. This year, if you are looking for a perfect romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion, be sure to check out Evins Mill. Evins Mill 1535 Evins Mill Road, Smithville, TN 37166 615.269.3740 EvinsMill.com

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LIVING, LOV I N G AND WORKING SUCCESSFUL COUPLES FIND HAPPY WORK/LIFE BALANCES

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JUSTIN AND COURTNEY MOSELEY OCCUPATION: Doctors of Chiropractic Medicine

Balancing love and careers is a tricky endeavor. However, such balance can be achieved with the right blend of compassion, flexibility and dedication. This month, we talked with three successful couples who have found the right way to live, love and work together.

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TOGETHER? 12 years.

WHERE DID YOU MEET? We met at a chiropractic seminar in Orlando, FL.

WHERE WAS YOUR FIRST DATE? Our first date was at a cool pizza place near Justin’s chiropractic school, Life University, in Marietta, GA.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION? We prefer going out for a nice dinner, followed up by a concert. We both love music!

HOW DO YOU KEEP A WORK/LIFE BALANCE? We try to leave work at work – an effort that we are still working on. Plus, we have lots of date nights.

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MOHAMMAD AND HANA ALI OCCUPATION: Board-Certified Rheumatologist and Business Operations Managery Comprehensive Arthritis Care 242 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville, TN 37075 615.822.5660 AliArthritis.com

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TOGETHER? 25 years.

WHERE DID YOU MEET? We met in Lahore, Pakistan.

WHERE WAS YOUR FIRST DATE? We had our first date at a restaurant, since we are both foodies.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION? We enjoy celebrating at home with a lavish dinner, and lots of chocolates and flowers, of course!

HOW DO YOU KEEP A WORK/LIFE BALANCE? We have learned to keep office and private life separate. Also, we give each other personal space to pursue other things that we each love to do.

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PHILIP AND JA M I E E Z E L L OCCUPATION: Dentist and Registered Dental Assistant Smile Connections Family Dental 1650 Nashville Pike, Suite 300, Gallatin, TN 37066 615.265.0330 SmileConnectionsLLC.com

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TOGETHER? 16 years.

WHERE DID YOU MEET? We met in Memphis, TN.

WHERE WAS YOUR FIRST DATE? We got together on for dinner and a birthday celebration in downtown Nashville.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION? We enjoy celebrating the holiday at home together. We usually dine on fondue with a strawberry cake for dessert.

HOW DO YOU KEEP A WORK/LIFE BALANCE? We stay busy juggling full-time work schedules with taking care of our three children. However, we do take time for just the two of us to go out on dinner dates.

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Music, Fun and Tequila ARTICLE BY RICK MURRAY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICK MURRAY AND PROVIDED

Liven Up Your Libations With Black Sheep Tequila

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Ryan Griffin

“At the end of the day, all you gotta do is take life with a grain of salt, lime and tequila.” Ryan Griffin. Salt, Lime & Tequila. Throughout time, music has always served as a reflection of the life experiences of songwriters, performers and fans. This tendency is particularly true in country music. From sad breakup tunes to festive party songs, country music has its finger on the pulse of its audience. Many popular country song lyrics are associated with various types of adult libations, including beer, whiskey and wine. These inclusions seem only natural, as the genre tries to reflect the good and bad times of its listeners. Recently, tequila has become the beverage of mention in several popular country songs. It has been prominently featured in such hits as “Tequila” by Dan+Shay, “Tequila Does” by Miranda Lambert and “Tequila Little Time” by Jon Pardi. Most artists are content with just creating and performing songs about tequila. However, others have taken the plunge into the business of the liquor industry. One such entrepreneur is Nashville-based singer/songwriter Josh Mirenda. Known for writing songs which have been recorded by country artists such as Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley, Josh became interested in the commercial side of tequila after becoming involved with a group that was heavily invested in a new liquor brand, Black Sheep Tequila. “I have a friend and business partner, Mark Bailey, who is involved with Identity Ventures, one of the early investors in Black Sheep Tequila,” says Josh. “One night, we were catching up after dinner, and he told me about Black Sheep Tequila. I was immediately intrigued by the business proposal, and I told him that I wanted to become involved in any way possible. The next day a bottle of Black Sheep was delivered to my living room, and I was sold on the first sip.”

Since his initial foray into the business, Josh has become a board member and partner of the firm. “We have quite a few projects rolling currently, but Black Sheep Tequila is at the front of our priority list,” says Josh. “We know we have something special here, and we are going to give it everything we have.” Black Sheep Tequila was founded in Arandas, Mexico by a group of friends who shared a passion for pure agave tequila. “In the beginning, our founders tasted many different types of tequila to see what they liked the most about each brand,” says Josh. “Over time, they developed their own recipe, which is what you taste when you take a sip of Black Sheep today.” Unlike most of its competitors, Black Sheep Tequila controls its entire manufacturing and distribution process. “Our tequila is distilled and bottled in the rich highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. We currently have over 1 million agave plants in the ground ready to be harvested,” says Josh. “We control everything from the time the plant is put in the dirt to the time the juice hits your lips.” Since its inception, Black Sheep Tequila has grown from humble beginnings into a luxury brand that boasts four different varieties of premium tequila. “Our current offerings include smooth Blanco, smoky oak and caramel Reposado, toasted oak, roasted agave and honey enriched Añejo and Extra Añejo, which features a touch of caramel and light vanilla,” says Josh. “My personal favorite is the Extra Añejo, which is what you will find in my hand 9 times out of 10 if you swing by my house.” Unlike many tequilas, which are best served neat, Black Sheep also goes well in mixed drinks. “Our tequila is unusual in that it is great whether served by itself or mixed into a cocktail,” says Josh. “While it goes great in margaritas, it also makes a delicious old fashioned. Regardless of your preference, you really can’t go wrong with our tequila.” CONTINUED >

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“Our tequila is distilled and bottled in the rich highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. We currently have over 1 million agave plants in the ground ready to be harvested.”

Despite the additional workload involved, Josh has found the tequila business to be synergistic with his music career. “Our tequila and my music go hand in hand. I frequently wear Black Sheep attire during concerts, in public appearances and in photoshoots,” says Josh. “By promoting Black Sheep on stage, I have the opportunity to cross-pollinate the music and tequila fan bases. I suspect that I will have my tour bus wrapped with the Black Sheep logo soon.” Black Sheep Tequila is available at most area liquor stores, and it can also be shipped directly to customer homes when ordered from the company’s website.

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The next time you are celebrating a special occasion with friends or just relaxing after a long day, be sure to open a bottle of Black Sheep Tequila. And don’t forget… put on some tequila-inspired country music, such as Dierks Bentley’s rendition of Josh’s “Somewhere On A Beach,” while you enjoy your drink! Black Sheep Tequila Jalisco, Mexico BlackSheepTequila.com

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LIST PRICE

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115 Lake Ridge Dr

$459,900

100%

133 Maple Dr

$459,900

$453,000

102%

331 Van Conder Place, Lot 36

$463,825

100%

147 Hedgelawn Dr

$479,000

$506,000

95%

109 Clubhouse Bay

$479,900

100%

932 Orchid Pl

$649,900

$608,000

107%

1290 Overton Circle

$649,900

$675,000

96%

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1152 Warlander Way lot 114

$667,648

100%

129 Country Hills Dr

$717,000

$710,000

101%

115 Lake Harbor Dr

$719,900

$700,000

103%

1328 Reynard Dr

$723,000

$730,000

99%

1630 Centerpoint Rd

$749,000

$800,000

94%

1036 Luxborough Dr

$749,987

$775,000

97%

121 Clifftop Dr

$750,000

100%

1707 Noah Ln

$760,000

100%

$764,971

100%

$786,000

$790,000

99%

126 N Country Club Dr

$797,900

$780,000

102%

111 Skyview Dr

$899,500

$910,000

99%

124 Macy Drive 1006 Island Brook Dr

1056 Lakeshore Dr

$1,099,000

$950,000

116%

1191 Charles Reed Ct

$1,100,000

$1,150,000

96%

106 Golf View Dr

$1,275,000

$1,251,500

102%

597 Indian Lake Rd

$1,349,900

$1,285,000

105%

1235 Chloe Dr

$1,599,999

100%

793 Plantation Blvd.

$1,800,000

$1,750,000

103%

594 Bay Point Dr

$2,599,000

$2,338,000

111%

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