The Gift of Home
The Baker family's sprawling Franklin home is a hub of activity during the holidays.
Text Carrie Simpson
Photography Mark Couturier

Bird's-Eye-View
Gay and Wendelll Burns' Elder Mountain retreat is built to savor the incredible view.
Text Ann N. Yungmeyer
Photography Mike Boatman

Holiday Beauty
Sparkle and Dazzle this holiday season.

The Ultimate Cookie Swap
A cookie swap is a fun way to enjoy friends and family while dividing the task of baking for the holiday.

Great Stocking Stuffers
Your family and friends will love waking up to these gifts of Christmas morning.

Cuisine: McEwen's on Monroe
Memphis restauranteur Mac Edwards' influential Downtown restaurant celebrates a decade of fine dining in short pants.
Text Chris McCoy
Photography Mike Boatman

Growing: Trimming the Tree
Your trees need love. Here's how to keep them happy year-round.
Text Carrie Simpson

Arts: Pattern Recognition
New paintings by Hamlett Dobbins mix abstraction and reality in unexpected ways.
Text Chris McCoy
Photography courtesy of Hamlett Dobbins

Arts: New Directions in American Drawing
A Knoxville Museum of Art exhibit explores the outer limits of one of the oldest art forms.
Text Mary Milam Granberry

At Home with Brian Juengling
The national president of The Dream Factory talks about the joys of helping sick children's dreams come true.
Text Chris McCoy
Photography courtesy The Dream Factory

Destinations: O Canada!
Mountain lovers the world over heed the call of the Canadian Rockies.
Text Rebecca Bond
Photography courtesy Fairmont Springs Hotel

Destinations: Smoky Mountain Llama Treks
Hiking in the Sevier County mountains is more fun when you bring a llama to do the heavy lifting.
Text Rebecca Bond
Photography courtesy Smoky Mountain Llama Treks

Collections: Creating Memories
Two of Tennessee's yuletide experts talk Christmas collectibles of all shapes and sizes.
Text Chris McCoy
Photography Matthew Lunn

Design: Rack 'Em Up!
The new trend in home recreation elevates the billiards table from smokey barroom staple to luxury home accessory.
Text Jordana White
Photography courtesy Brunswick Billiards

Publisher's Note: Giving Thanks

Style: All I want for Christmas
Unforgettable gifts for this holiday season.
Text Halley Johnson

Entertaining: Holiday Baking Spree
It's not the holidays without these tasty treats.
Text Carrie Simpson

Fashion: Sweater Weather
Fashion forward pieces to keep you warm and fuzzy.

Beauty: Winterize Your Skin
Products to help you protect yourself from cold, dry conditions.
Text Beth Chapman

Health: Wanted: Fresh Air
Both indoor and outdoor air pollution can keep you from breathing easy.
Text Chris McCoy

Finance: Financial Phishing Fears?
With diligence, online shopping during the holidays can be convenient and safe.
Text Rebecca Bond

Gatherings
The Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration Eye Ball, Franklin
Benchmark Financial Oktoberfest, Memphis
Eating Disorder Coalition of Tennessee, Nashville
Heritage Ball, Franklin
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's inaugural All for the Hall New York fundraiser, New York, NY

Happenings

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