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County Mayor RogersAnderson will speak at theTuesday, July 26 member-ship luncheonmeeting of theWilliamsonCounty-FranklinChamber ofCommerce. Thiswill be his annual“State of theCounty” addressin which he willreview activities of thepast year, and commenton future plans forWilliamson County.

Rogers has held theoffice since 2002, havingpreviously spent 25 yearsin the private insurancesector. He has served as aWilliamson CountyCommissioner and as pastchair of that body.

He is a graduate of UT-Knoxville with a B.S. inBusiness and Education,and a veteran of theUnited States Air Force,

with service in Africa andVietnam.

The seated luncheonwill be held atthe Cool SpringsConferenceCenter, beginningat 11:30 a.m.,with adjourn-ment at 1 p.m.The cost is $23for Chambermembers and $30

for future members.Reservations and pre-pay-ment are required andshould be made no laterthan Friday, July 22. Pleasecontact the Chamberoffice at 794-1225,info@wcfchamber.com orfax to 790-5337. AmericanExpress, MasterCard andVisa are accepted.

Early reservations areadvised, and since theChamber is required topay for all reservationsmade, payment is dueregardless of attendance.

STATE OF THE COUNTY

Mayor Anderson to speak at luncheon

Rogers Anderson

JUNEJune 17 • The Princess Ball,

Jamison Hall in the Factory at Franklin,230 Franklin Rd. 6-9 p.m. Daddiesand daughters and sons invited; blacktie optional. $55 for father and alldaughters. Presented by FranklinTomorrow to support their YouthInitiative. Contact: 615-794-0998 orwww.franklintomorrow.org.

June 18 • Chukkers for Charity,Riverview Farm, 1475 Moran Road,Franklin. The polo match benefitsRochelle Center and Saddle Up!Celebrate in Old Havana style. Gatesopen at 2:30 p.m. Opening ceremonybegins at 4:45 p.m. General admis-sion $10. Contact: www.chukkersfor-charity.net or Valerie LeVay at 615-480-0143.

June 18 • 37th Annual NolensvilleUnited Methodist Church LawnFestival and BBQ Cookoff, 7316Nolensville Road, Nolensville. Paradeat 4:30 p.m., followed by craft fair,bake sale, homemade ice cream, silentauction, and concessions. FREE carni-val games, inflatables, face painting,balloon sculpture. All proceeds benefitlocal, state and international missions.Contact: 615-417-8985.

June 19 • Brentwood ConcertSeries, Eddy Arnold Amphitheater,Crockett Park, Brentwood. FreeAdmission. 7 p.m. Performance byThe Devonshires. Contact: www.brentwood-tn.org or 615-371-0060.

June 25 • DJ on Deck: WilliamsonCounty Parks and Recreation, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Longview RecreationCenter, 2909 Commonwealth Dr.,Spring Hill. Enjoy this Hawaiian Luauat the outdoor pool. Cost: $4/personor $10/family. Space is limited.Reservations on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact: 615-302-0971ext. 10.

June 26 • Brentwood ConcertSeries, Eddy Arnold Amphitheater,Crockett Park, Brentwood. Free admis-sion. 7 p.m. Performance by TheWannaBeatles. Contact: 615-371-0060 or www.brentwood-tn.org.

June 26 • Sunset Concert Seriesat Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton

Lane, Franklin. Performance by TheMidnight Riders, The Ultimate AllmanBrothers Review. Advance tickets:$10/adults, $5/children (6-12), avail-able at Bancorp South locations,Carnton and Carter House. Tickets atthe gate: $12/adults, $5/children.Gates open at 4:30 p.m., concert 6-8p.m. Food and drink available for pur-chase, or bring a picnic. No pets, grillsor tents. Contact: 615-794-0903 orleigh@battleoffranklintrust.org.

June 26 • Williamson CountyCommunity Band, free outdoor con-cert with fireworks and ice-cream atHarpeth Hills Church of Christ, OldHickory Blvd., Brentwood. Family-friendly event begins at 6:30 p.m. andfeatures a patriotic tribute perform-ance by a talented group of William-son County musicians directed by KenKrause. Bring lawn chairs, blanketsand a picnic. Contact: 615-790-5719ext. 30 or www.wcparksandrec.com.

July 4 • Franklin on the Fourth,patriotic festival in downtown Franklinwith arts, crafts, food and entertain-ment. Fireworks at 9 p.m. best viewedfrom The Park at Harlinsdale Farm.Contact: 615-376-9647 orinfo@franklinonthefourth.com.

July 4 • Brentwood ConcertSeries, Eddy Arnold Amphitheater,Crockett Park, Brentwood. Free admis-sion. 7 p.m. Performance by TheKadillacs. Fireworks. Contact:

www.brentwood-tn.org or 615-371-0060.

July 9 • 5th Annual FranklinTomorrow Shrimp Boil and VolunteerAwards, a reservation only event heldin The Shed behind The Factory atFranklin, 230 Franklin Rd. 5:30-8 p.m.Music by The Highland Rim BluegrassBand. $50/adult (includes two drinktickets, beer & wine only; food byBoxwood Bistro) $35/child. Presenta-tion of awards before dusk. Contact:615-794-0998 by Friday, July 2.

July 10 • Brentwood ConcertSeries, Eddy Arnold Amphitheater,Crockett Park, Brentwood. FreeAdmission. 7 p.m. Performance byWho’s Bad: Michael Jackson TributeBand. Contact: 615-371-0060 orwww.brentwood-tn.org.

July 14-16 • Calicos and CadetsBattle of Franklin Trust Civil WarCamp, Historic Carnton Plantation:1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin andCarter House, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Contact: Tara@battleoffranklintrust.orgor 615-794-0903.

July 16 • Williamson CountyCommunity Band, free concert seriesat Aspen Grove Park, 3200 AspenGrove Drive, Franklin. Family friendlyevent begins at 6:30 p.m. and fea-tures a talented group of WilliamsonCounty musicians playing marches,

concert pieces and jazz under thedirection of Ken Krause. Bring lawnchairs, blankets and a picnic. Contact:www.wcparksandrec.com or 615-790-5719 ext. 30.

July 17 • Brentwood ConcertSeries, Eddy Arnold Amphitheater,Crockett Park, Brentwood. FreeAdmission. 7 p.m. Performance by 7Bridges: The Ultimate EaglesExperience. Contact: 615-371-0060 orwww.brentwood-tn.org.

July 22-23 • Bluegrass Along theHarpeth and Fiddlers Jamboree,Downtown Franklin Public Square.Bluegrass and clogging competition.Hours 7-10 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday. Free. Contact:Tommy Jackson at 615-790-8616 or615-390-3588.

July 31 • Sunset Concert Series atCarnton Plantation, 1345 CarntonLane, Franklin. Performance by UZoo–The Authentic U2 Tribute BandExperience. Advance tickets: $10/adults; $5/children (6-12) available atBancorp South locations, Carnton andCarter House. Tickets at the gate:$12/adults, $5/children. Gates openat 4:30 p.m., concert 6-8 p.m. Foodand drink available for purchase, orbring a picnic. No pets or grills ortents. Contact: 615-794-0903 orleigh@battleoffranklintrust.org.

August 5-13 • WilliamsonCounty Fair, Williamson County AgExpo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin.Contact: 615-794-4386 orwww.williamsoncountyfair.org.

August 27 • 3rd Annual LivingGreen Expo, Williamson County AgExpo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin.Hours 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Freeadmission. Contact: www.keepwilliamsonbeautiful.org.

August 28 • Sunset ConcertSeries at Carnton Plantation, 1345Carnton Lane, Franklin. Performanceby The Bicho Brothers Present SoulSacrifice, A Tribute to Santana.Advance tickets: $10/adults, $5/chil-dren (6-12) available at BancorpSouth locations, Carnton and CarterHouse. Tickets at the gate: $12/adults,$5/children. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.,concert 6-8 p.m. Food and drink avail-able for purchase, or bring a picnic.No pets, grills or tents. Contact:leigh@battleoffranklintrust.org or 615-794-0903.

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♦ ♦ ♦ SEE & BE SEEN AROUND WILLIAMSON COUNTYcalendar

WILLIAMSONCOUNTYBUILDINGPERMITS

# ISSUED VALUE # ISSUED VALUE ISSUEDAREA APR 2011 APR 2011 APR 2010 APR 2010 YTD 2011

Williamson County 12 $ 3,763,404 16 $ 5,110,860 43Brentwood 21 7,649,010 12 4,349,970 73Fairview 1 125,667 2 214,317 1Franklin 30 10,704,267 17 4,731,673 134Nolensville 26 10,133,014 6 1,985,782 48Spring Hill 12 1,509,435 23 2,135,700 45Thompson’s Station 4 -0- 2 -0- 8

TOTAL 106 $33,884,797 78 $18,528,302 352

♦♦♦ RESIDENTIAL

# ISSUED VALUE # ISSUED VALUE ISSUEDAREA APR 2011 APR 2011 APR 2010 APR 2010 YTD 2011

Williamson County 0 $ -0- 0 $ -0- 0Brentwood 0 -0- 0 -0- 2Fairview 0 -0- 1 2,881,287 0Franklin 3 4,500,000 2 1,207,500 20Nolensville 1 90,000 0 -0- 2Spring Hill 0 -0- 1 16,020 0Thompson’s Station 0 -0- 1 -0- 0

TOTAL 4 $4,590,000 5 $4,104,807 24

♦♦♦ NON-RESIDENTIAL

CORRECTION FOR MAY 2011 ISSUE – Spring Hill Residential Building Permit Valuation shoud have been$2,043,900 and 17 issued.

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of non-profit events. FAX detailsto 790-5337 or email to

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For more information, call the Chamber office at 794-1225,email info@wcfchamber.com or visit

www.williamson-franklinchamber.com.

promote your businessPROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE CHAMBER’S WEBSITEwww.williamson-franklinchamber.com

CONTACT PAM VON EHR • 794-1225 or pam@wcfchamber.com

AUGUST

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Please join us in welcoming these companies that have recently made an investment in ourcommunity by joining our Chamber of Commerce. Members are encouraged to do business with each other. Please add these companies to your list of prospective suppliers and customers.

your chamber♦ ♦ ♦ NEW NAMES & FACES

WILLIAMSON COUNTY-FRANKLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCEMonthly Perspective is published as a partnership between the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce and

The Tennessean. For advertising information, contact LaDonna Tatum at (615) 726-8918 or ltatum@tennessean.com. For address changes, contact the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce at (615) 794-1225 or mail

those changes to Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 156, Franklin, TN 37065-0156.

1164 Columbia Avenue • Franklin, TN 37064P.O. Box 156 • Franklin, TN 37065-0156phone: (615) 794-1225 or 1-800-356-3445fax: (615) 790-5337 • email: info@wcfchamber.comwebsite: www.williamson-franklinchamber.com

NEW MEMBERSBoyle Investment Company

2000 Meridian Blvd., Ste. 250Franklin, TN 37067Adam BallashDevelopment ManagerPhil FawcettManaging PartnerShelby LarkinMarketing Director(615) 550-5575Real Estate Developers

Craig H. Brent, Attorney224 First Ave. SouthFranklin, TN 37064(615) 794-0804Attorneys

Extreme Care Cleaning, LLCPower Washing & JanitorialServices

132 Alexander Dr.Franklin, TN 37064Eric CrossOwner/OperatorBarry StearnsOwner/Operator(615) 247-5207Cleaning Services

Golf Teaching andEntertainment, Inc.

632 Pembroake LaneFranklin, TN 37064Dr. Larry ShaverPresident/OwnerJoAnn ShaverVP/SalesSherry TullMarketing Director(615) 790-9298Entertainment

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers1800 Galleria Blvd., Sp. 1635Franklin, TN 37069Dan BrownAssistant ManagerFerrell NowlandDepartment ManagerBrian ZimmermanStore Manager(615) 771-9755Clothing Stores-Shoes-Accessories

Level 3 Communications2530 Perimeter Place Dr.Nashville, TN 37214Tom BaileyGeneral ManagerShannon KasakevicsSE Regional Marketing ManagerBarbara WebbAccount Director(615) 263-1174Telecommunications

RSU Contractors of Franklin105 Century Ct.Franklin, TN 37064Libby AntognoliFinance and Compliance OfficerMark StrongOperations Manager(615) 405-0670Contractors

Schroder Chiropractic1113 Murfreesboro Rd., Ste. 408Franklin, TN 37064Kathryn CrawfordChiropractor’s AssistantBrooke DavisOffice Administrator(615) 791-9917Chiropractors

Velvet Trim Hair Spa625 Bakers Bridge, Ste. 101Franklin, TN 37067Pratik ChauhanMemberDonna KingOwner/Stylist(615) 807-2177Hair Salons

MEMBERSHIP UPDATES* indicates changeAmerican Cellular, Inc.

*1120 Murfreesboro Rd.Franklin, TN 37064Sherry RiddellManager(615) 263-7001

Bush-Milliken-Vaughn Insurance*278 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 10Franklin, TN 37067Bradley BushPresident(615) 794-9668

Terry Butler *c/o MetLife Southern Financial Group

(formerly with American General Life and Accident)830 Crescent Centre Dr., Ste. 450Franklin, TN 37067Terry ButlerFinancial Services Representative(615) 477-7834

Cadence Bank, N.A. - Brentwood93 Seaboard LaneBrentwood, TN, 37027*Melissa TaylorBranch Manager(615) 467-6360

*Center for Executive Educationat Belmont University(formerly Scarlett Leadership Institute)

1900 Belmont Blvd.MBC 401Nashville, TN 37212*Gene MageExecutive Director(615) 460-5554

Grace Healthcare of Franklin1287 West Main St.Franklin, TN 37064 *Ben SwegerAdministrator(615) 794-8417

GreenBank - Franklin231 South Royal Oaks Blvd.Franklin, TN 37064 *Diane AdamsVice President of Commercial Lending(615) 794-4944

Rolling Hills Community Church1810 Columbia Ave., Ste. 100Franklin, TN 37064*Tracy LockwoodFinancial Manager(615) 377-3787

*Saint Thomas Health Corporateand Community Medicine(formerly Saint Thomas Health ServicesCommunity Medicine)

2000 Church St.Nashville, TN 37205Gene Lane, ATC, LATManaging Director(615) 284-4807

Sleep Inn - Cool Springs1611 Galleria Blvd.Brentwood, TN 37027 *Chander KanalManaging Director(615) 376-2122

Stantec Consulting Services Inc.*601 Grassmere Park Rd., Ste. 22Nashville, TN 37211Steven FieldPrincipal(615) 885-1144

CHAMBER MEMBERS – COMING SOON!

Membership Directory Verification FormConfirm or update your membership information by completing, signing andreturning your verification form. Any names not confirmed by the deadline willappear as shown in our database. PLEASE RETURN IMMEDIATELY.

update your information Emma Witherspoon,Gary Buchanan,Alderman Clyde Barnhill,Carol Canady and DonCanady from The AT&TPioneer Volunteers part-nered with KeepTennessee Beautiful onMay 14 to beautify theproperty at theWilliamson County-Franklin Chamber ofCommerce office.

GRAND PRIX CELEBRATIONtennessee equine

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Abi Shotomide, Neida Cabrerra, Todd Morrow, Wayne Hanson, Carol Miketa, DarleneGrauer, Santiago Flores and Julian Lopez with Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.Tamyra Nash and Diane Adams.

(clockwise from above)Janie and Richard Jefferson;

Mike and Jane Plumley; and Anna Floyd and

Alicia Bradshaw.

Dr. Pete Powell and family–Kara, Carmen andJordan Powell.

Nancy Conway, Lisa and Dr. Monty McInturff.Volunteers Christie Pogue andTiffany Wilson. Mark Robbins, Andrew Emerson, Suzette Lane, John Harmon and Steve Brannon.

Teresa Jaeckle, Dr. Matt and Aubrey

Pavolovich, Jordan,Kara and PetePowell, Nancy

Conway and Dr. Monty McInturff

presenting the awardto Wihelm Genn

who took SecondPlace on Happy Z

and Third Place onCopyright 3.

Ladies have funshowing off theirhats at theequine event.

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Calveta Burger, LaingMcCullough,Becky Taylor,William Webb andDebbie Henry withThe TMA Groupwhich served asMeeting Host.

Jeff Otto, Tess Irwin Stahlin,

Lisa Harkin, Judy Riddle andMichael Sapka.

Kelsey Todd,Eddie Goodwin,Denise Goodwinand Brittney Ezell.

Richard Jefferson, Julian Bibb, Nancy Conway and Ed Cole.Robinson Regen, Susan Minor and Diane Adams.

Chris Dudley,Stephen Cutter,Stephanie Anderson,Ashley Nyquist andSusie Pritchett.

Dr. Joe Willoughby, Betty Willoughby, Deborah Miller, Dennis Millerand Cheryl Wilson.

Lauren Hunt, Kathryn Ayers, Tammy Locke, Heather Miller and Dr. Monty McInturff.

Eddie and Lisa Coutras.Patty and John Bearden.

to all of our sponsors, volunteers,Chamber Members and attendeesfor their participation and supportduring our 2nd Annual TennesseeEquine Grand Prix Celebration.

Craig Bent, Dan Calhoun, Walker Mathews, Jr., Sherry Shaver-Tull, Larry Shaver, Bernice Burns, GaryBuchanan, Mamie Sanders, Terri Hollandsworth, Patty Bearden, (back row) Diane Adams and Mark Strong.

MONTHLY

membership luncheon TUESDAY • MAY 24, 2011

The Fairview Chamber ofCommerce is excited to introduceMs. DiannaGilley as ournewestChambermember andAmbassadorserving on ourmembershipcommittee aschair.

She is currently working asthe sales and marketing directorfor Sunbelt Insurance Agency.Her first goal over the next sev-eral months will be to personal-

ly contact each of our FairviewChamber members in an effortto network and build our com-munication efforts amongst ourbusinesses.

With a motto of “Always BuyChamber” or ABC, she brings awealth of experience and proud-ly represents each member ofthe Fairview Chamber ofCommerce. You can contactDianna by calling 813-468-1697or by email at sunbelt106@comcast.net.SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS NAMED

We are pleased to recognizeour 2011 scholarship winners.

Fairview High School senior CoraWaters received the KathrynHeithcock scholarship, and CoraWaters received the Mac andMargaret McGehee scholarship.

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Williamson County-FranklinJUNE 21 AFTER HOURS BUSINESS MIXER

5-7 pm, The Maristone of Franklin347 Riverside Drive, Franklin

JUNE 27 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING4 pm

There will not be a MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON in June.

JULY 21 YOUNG INVOLVED PROFESSIONALS SOCIAL MIXERTime TBA, Boscos2000 Meridian Blvd., Ste. 110, Franklin

JULY 25 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING4 pm

JULY 26 MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON11:30 am, Seated luncheon12 noon, Program and SpeakerCool Springs Conference Center

NolensvilleJUNE 21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

1 pm, TBDJULY 19 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

10:30 am, Nolensville Town HallJULY 19 MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND LUNCHEON

11:30 am, Nolensville Town HallAUG 16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

1 pm, TBD

FairviewJUNE 21 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

7 pm, Fairview Recreation CenterAUG 16 ANNUAL PICNIC IN THE PARK

6 pm, Bowie Nature ParkSEPT 10 NATURE FEST

10 am-5 pm, Bowie Nature Park

– subject to change

What is an entertainmentlawyer doing in Nolensville?Most would be surprised to hearthat the trade of an entertain-ment attorney is very similar tothat of an attorney who runs ageneral practice.

Other than the necessity tohave a deep understanding ofthe entertainment industry,“entertainment law” is moreabout a client’s career choicerather than a particular area oflaw. So regardless of whether theclient is a famous musician or asolid blue collar worker, if theyneed a will drafted, a new busi-ness started or have a disputeneeding to be handled, I takecare of them.

After living here some time, Idiscovered that the citizens of

Nolensville might need a gener-al legal practitioner, so itseemed like a perfect fit.

What do you do? Althoughthere are moments of grandeurwith my entertainment clients,the frills and excitement are notquite what most would imagine.I spend the majority of my timecommunicating with my clients,negotiating with other partiesand drafting agreements. To per-form these tasks skillfullyrequires a careful listener, a cre-ative problem solver, steadycommunication, strong nega-tion skills and an aptitude foreffectively putting pen to paper.

I take pride in providing aquality service, and want to doeverything I can to put myclient in a preferred position.

What’s the craziest thingyou’ve seen while in the enter-tainment business? To find outyou’ll have to stop by the officeor catch me having an earlymorning coffee at the Two WayStop or Mama’s Java.

You can learn more about theLaw Office of Jefferson A.Wallace, PLLC by visitingwww.jeffersonwallace.com or bycalling 615-515-0911.

nolensville spotlight♦♦♦ NOLENSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

An Affiliate of the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce

&eventsmeetings

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fairview spotlight♦♦♦ FAIRVIEW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

An Affiliate of the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce

Dianna Gilley

SAVE THE DATE – AUGUST 1

golf tournamentgolf tournamentand AFTER HOURS BUSINESS MIXER

13TH ANNUAL RED, WHITE & BLUE

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 ★ Shotgun start 12 noon ★ Mixer 5-7 p.m.Nashville Golf & Athletic Club • 1703 Crockett Springs Trail • Brentwood

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The Chamber’s Young Involved Professionals having lunch and learning about social networking in busi-ness from Dan Ryan, guest speaker.

Harriett Sawyer,Rosemary Frank,

Yvonne Woodand AldermanBeverly Burgervisit during the

Women2Womenmeeting in May.

StateRepresentativesPhillip Johnsonand CharlesSargent, SenatorJack Johnson andTom Lawrenceafter leading thefinal 2011 PublicAffairs Roundtablewrap-up sessionon June 6.

BY KECIA BURCHAMStudents in the Franklin

Special School District haveexperienced the results ofteacher training in the area ofQuantumLearning thisyear.Teachers andcounselors inmany districtshave beentrained eitherthis year or inprevious years to implementthis powerful, research-basedsystem that uses brain studyand physical movement toenhance the core componentsof education. It has beenproven to increase teacher effec-tiveness and to improve studentperformance. It also addressesthe area of character develop-ment from a unique perspec-tive.

One of the key componentsof Quantum Learning, andthere are many, is the idea of“living above or below theline.” This “line” is a level ofresponsibility or, as the programdefines it, respond-ability, and itis very similar to the Covey“habit” of being proactive; tak-ing control of choices, andtherefore taking control of out-comes. You may have heardyour children or teachers talk-ing about this, so this articlewill address the general idea of“the line” and where you andthey are living. This is a greatlesson for people in general andspecifically parents as it lendsitself well to positive discipline.

The basic premise of “livingabove or below the line” is thatwe are running our own showand must take ownership ofhow things turn out based onthe choices we make–good orbad. There is a lot of power inthat understanding.

Living “below the line” isdefined in Quantum Learningas the message we send whenwe lay blame, justify or deny.For example, laying blame onsomeone or something else forour own choices sends the mes-

sage “I have no control over mylife–other people control mylife.” Is that true? Of coursenot–we make the ultimatechoices in what we say and do

in themoment.When we jus-tify, or makean excuse, weare sendingthe message “Ihave no con-trol over my

life–outside circumstances con-trol my life.” Again, is that real-ly true? No, it isn’t. Althoughoutside circumstances do affectus, they do not have to controlus unless we allow them to.When we deny, or are just flatout dishonest, we send the mes-sage “I am a liar and cannot betrusted.” Ouch! We have all liedat some point in our lives, butwe don’t ever want to send themessage that we are chronicliars. The last “below the line”response is that of simply quit-ting. This is displayed in thenegative and/or apathetic “Idon’t care and can’t be both-ered” attitude. Quitting, drop-ping out or giving up all sendthe message “I don’t have whatit takes;” also, not true. Livingbelow the line is simply livingthe victim mentality_poor me,look what life is doing TO me.

How do we live “above theline”? We decide that we havethe ability to respond in waysthat give choices, power andfreedom. When we recognizethat we choose our response,we begin to understand thepower we have in creating thelife we want to live. When weactively seek more choicesinstead of laying blame, justify-ing, denying or quitting, weultimately end up with free-dom. This is ownership or “liv-ing above the line.”

So, parents at home, otheradults in the workforce, stu-dents in school and all of us aswe interact daily, the questionis… where are you living?

Kecia Burcham is a school counselorwith the Franklin Special School District.

Students learn value of living ‘above the line’

We are taking a breWe are taking a break!NO JUNE MEETINGS

The Young Involved Professionals and Women2Women will not meet

in June. We will be back in July. Look for event details to be

posted on our website www.williamson-franklinchamber.com.

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♦ FirstLight HomeCare

♦ RE/MAX Fine Homes

RE/MAX Fine Homes’ Broker/Owner Terri Hollandsworth cut the ribbon to cele-brate their opening at 1620 Westgate Circle, Ste. 120 in Brentwood. The celebra-tion included a day of family, fun and food.

♦ Roadhouse Subs, LLC

Roadhouse Subs, LLC, located in McKay’s Mill at 2090 Oxford Glen Dr. in Franklin,celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Akram Rozh, president, andScott Orr, director of franchising/marketing, cut the ribbon. Refreshments wereenjoyed by Chamber representatives, family and friends after the ribbon cutting.

Jason and Scotty Falk, owners, along with family, friends and Chamber representa-tives cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of FirstLight HomeCare. They arelocated at 725 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 600 in Franklin. Refreshments were enjoyedfollowing the ribbon cutting.

♦ Windstream

♦ Franklin Farmers Market

Franklin Farmers Market celebrates 10 Years at The Factory in Franklin, 230Franklin Road. Mayor Ken Moore rang the bell to open the market. Deb Grant,Franklin Farmers Market manager, along with Calvin and Marilyn LeHew, ownersof The Factory at Franklin, and market-goers cut the ribbon and enjoyed a morn-ing at the market.

Windstream opened with a ribbon cutting at 6 Cadillac Drive, Ste. 120 inBrentwood. Zak Keiper gave welcome remarks followed by a ribbon cutting andlunch shared by Chamber representatives and Windstream staff.

♦ Prima Performance Studio

Prima Performance Studio owner Danielle Janbakhsh, students and friends cut theribbon at their new studio located at 216 Noah Drive, Ste. 110 in Franklin. Dancerecitals, cupcakes and great fun followed the ribbon cutting.