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Embrace Change

Managing our homes, families, careers and finances during unprecedented times while adhering to the Safer at Home order can take a toll over time.  When each passing day, starts to run together with another and you can’t remember if it’s a weekday or weekend, our patience runs thinner.   Burnout can manifest in many ways whether it’s from volunteering, being a caregiver, overburdening our need to multi-task or from Zoom exhaustion.

Embracing this change to our routines may require more self-care and being intentional in what we do.

Be authentic and true to yourself. If you need help or someone to talk to, reach out to a trusted friend or call a national hotline or local counselor. Many mental health specialists offer telehealth support.

Stay connected!

Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Mental Health Resource Hub “The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the mental health of every American. We hope that by pushing these free tools out as widely as possible, we can empower individuals, families, and health providers to prioritize mental health and take necessary actions when needed. Connectedness and support for one another will get us through this.”

The Refuge Center for Counseling  works with individuals, couples and families 615-591-5262

Living With Presence, Connection and Intention after trauma

Elizabeth Ledford with Body & Mind Consulting works with children, adolescents and parents 615-310-1491

Shelli Tripp-Norvell, MMFT with Shelli Norvell Counseling works with women and men in recovery from abusive relationships 615-716-9902

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Rediscover The Drive-In Movie Experience

Drive-in movie theaters are making a comeback!

There is a generation that has never visited a drive-in movie theater. If you haven’t been to a drive-in, there is still time to visit one this summer.   No speaker rentals, phone or tablet needed as most drive-ins now transmit sound through your car’s FM radio.

Plan to arrive early, secure your parking spot, turn your vehicle headlights off, then enjoy the pre-show vibe outdoors.  

Hang out and visit with other movie goers while you await movie time.  Kids can be seen and heard running around playing before dusk.  A great reminder of when we spent more time outdoors.

One difference you may notice from the old days, is you may see cars parked the wrong way for watching from the back of an SUV or truck instead of from the front seat.  If you are wanting to watch the movie from the back of your vehicle, you can bring a bluetooth speaker to sync to your car stereo system.

Grab your blanket, frisbee, soccer ball, bug spray and lawn chairs and plan to leave your car running to prevent the car battery from dying.  Watch from a lawn chair or from your vehicle, but either way get out and experience something nostalgic.  

Here are four drive-in cinemas near Nashville that you may want to visit for a family night out:

1.  Hi-Way 50 Drive-In

1584 Fayetteville Highway, Lewisburg, Tennessee 931-298-9463

Adults (12+): $7 Children (6-11): $5 Children (under 5): Free

Gates open at 6 p.m.  First movie begins at dusk. Cash and Credit Cards accepted at gate and concession stand.  Leashed pets welcome.  Outside food prohibited without a $6 food voucher, per vehicle.  Offers double features.

2.  The Moonlite

931 W. Main Street, Woodbury, Tennessee 615-563-7900

Adults: $8 Children (5+): $6 Children (under 5): Free

Gates open at 6 p.m.  Movies start at dusk.  Cash and Credit Cards accepted.  Pets welcome. Outside food and drinks prohibited without an $8 food pass, per vehicle.  Offers double features.

3.  Pink Cadillac

2506 TN-100, Centerville, Tennessee 931-729-2386

Adults: $9 Children (12 and under): Free

Gates open at 7 p.m.  Movie starts at 7:55 p.m.  Cash only accepted at the gate/box office.  Cash and Credit Cards accepted at the concession stand.  Outside food prohibited. 

4.  Stardust

310 Purple Tiger Drive, Watertown, Tennessee 615-237-0077

Adults: $8.50 Children (6-11): $6.50 Children (under 5): Free

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from March through November.  Open seven days a week from Memorial Day weekend until mid-August.  Gates open 1 1/2 to 2 hours before movie start time.  Movies start at dusk.  Outside food and beverages prohibited without a $6 food and beverage permit.  Leashed pets welcome.  Offers double features. Cash and Credit Cards accepted at box office (ticket booth) and concession stand.

COMING SOON: August Moon Drive-In

The East Nashville venue which will be very similar to the one opening in Pigeon Forge, is still in the works and will be located on James Robertson Parkway.

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Disasters Happen. Make a Plan!

PREPARE FOR THE STORM

Plan ahead for disasters

  • Gather and scan important documents including insurance policies, birth certificates, social security cards, credit and bank account information, vehicle registrations, wills and appraisals of valuables and keep a digital copy saved to the cloud or on a thumb drive to keep in your emergency kit.
  • Prepare a digital home inventory, take video or photos of each room
  • Prepare your finances. Set up online banking, have cash on hand
  • Appoint a person that lives away from your immediate area that can keep family and friends updated
  • Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes and shelters
  • Download the free Zello app for community updates and information
  • Fill vehicles with gas
  • Stock up with non-perishable foods
  • Prepare a list of emergency telephone numbers (police, sheriff, fire, hospitals, veterinarians, ASPCA, FEMA)
  • Six things to know before a disaster video

PREPARE YOUR HOME

  • Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest setting
  • Unplug appliances and electronics
  • Turn off air conditioner and propane tanks
  • Store food using the USDA Food Safety and Information Service (FSIS) guidelines
  • Bring in anything that can be moved by high winds (pots, outdoor furniture, bicycles, trash cans, etc)
  • Install hurricane shutters or board windows
  • If you plan to remain in home, purchase a generator, lanterns and NOAA weather radio
  • Identify the location of home’s water, gas and electric main shutoff valves and switches

PREPARE YOUR FAMILY

  • Ask friends and family outside of your immediate area if they would be able to shelter you and your family, including pets, if necessary use a rolling suitcase for emergency kit so that you can easily take with you in case of evacuation
  • Make a Plan Checklist
  • Family Emergency Communication Plan Card
  • Family Emergency Plan Information
  • Family Emergency Plan in Various Languages
  • Family Emergency Kit

PREPARE YOUR PETS

  • Gather and scan current photo of all pets, pet registration and immunization records
  • Familiarize yourself with local animal control, animal shelters, pet friendly hotels and emergency shelters that allow pets
  • Microchip pets and update registration information
  • Attach a weather resistant, smart pet tag with current contact information on all pets
  • Ensure you have pet medications with you in case of evacuation
  • Have a secure carrier for each pet and mark with pet identification and contact information
  • Pet Disaster Plan
  • Pet Disaster Preparedness

AFTER THE STORM

  • Assist the injured and provide first aid where appropriate
  • Be calm, patient and understanding during recovery process
  • Report loose or dangling power lines to the electric company, fire or police department
  • Open doors and windows to ventilate or dry your home
  • Check for gas leaks
  • Look for electrical system, sewage and water line damage
  • Check refrigerated foods for spoilage
  • Take photos of damage
  • Save receipts of lodging and food for reimbursement
  • Use bottled water or boil water until public announcement of water safety
  • Report damage to homeowner’s insurance and FEMA
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The Best Dog Parks in Williamson County

Hey Williamson County!  Who here has a dog? or Maybe you’re planning a move to the Williamson County area with a furry pal.

Here’s a list of all the best local dog parks where you can hang out with your furry friends.  Which one is your favorite?

K-9 Korral Dog Park: Located at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm (239 Franklin Road), this dog park features 4-acres of open space for your dog to explore. The entrance for this dog park is located at the north entrance of Harlinsdale Farm.

Freedom Run Dog Park:  Located at Liberty Park (2098 Turning Wheel Lane), this dog park is a 1-acre park that has a section for small dogs under 30 pounds and a large dog area for those over 30 pounds.

Maggie’s Bark Park:  Located at Williamson County Animal Center (106 Claude Yates Drive), this dog park offers a quarter mile walking trail and two fenced areas. The larger area features agility equipment for adult dogs.  The other area is for puppies and dogs under 30 pounds. Other features include a drinking fountain, covered benches and kiddie pools for the pooches.

Blake’s Bark Park: Located at Trinity Park (3680 N. Chapel Road), this dog park features a walking trail and an area for large dogs over 30 pounds as well as an area for small dogs under 30 pounds.

Nutro Dog Park:  Located in Thompson’s Station (4559 Columbia Pike), the entrance is visible from the intersection of Critz Lane and Columbia Pike and offers 4-acres of space and two fenced areas, one for large dogs and one for small dogs under 25 pounds and a covered bench seat.

The Bark Park:  Located at Evans Park in Spring Hill (563 Maury Hill), this dog park can be found behind the ball field and features an obstacle course as well as two separate sections, one for large and one for small dogs.

Nolensville Dog Park:  Located near Nolensville Elementary School (2310 Rocky Fork Road), this dog park features obstacle courses, a water fountain, separate areas for large and small dogs and a covered bench seat.

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