Writer & Photographer / Christina Cochran When the Tapp Room Bar Cart rolls up to an event — pink straws gleaming, cocktails flowing and laughter bubbling — it’s immediately clear...

Hidden Gems of Franklin Writer & Photographer / Christina Cochran When the holidays roll around, it’s easy to head straight for the big-name stores or online giants — but Franklin’s...

“North Woods” by Daniel Mason As autumn deepens and the last golden leaves fall, November invites us to slow down, reflect and savor stories that carry the quiet beauty of...

Writer & Photographer / Christina Cochran It all started with a retirement gift and a simple comment from a mother-in-law. When Ron Smith purchased one of the first camera drones...

The Magic of the Holiday Stroll at Kelsay Farms Writer & Photographer Christina Cochran Each December, as the last leaves of autumn fall away and the crisp air settles over...

Franklin Couple Restores Candlelight House While Preserving Its Ghostly Lore Writer & Photographer / Christina Cochran Every town has a ghost story. In Franklin, it lingers at the edge of...

Writer & Photographer / Christina Cochran For Dr. Kelsey Everley, finding her calling in chiropractic care was a journey of discovery. “When I first started in college, I wanted to...

Earl Gray & Sons Celebrates Decades Of Service & Community Commitment Writer & Photographer / Christina Cochran This year marks a milestone for one of Johnson County’s most enduring businesses....

August Selection - Fredrik Backman’s “My Friends” “My Friends” by Fredrik Backman is the August selection for the Bound Together Book Club. As summer winds down, Backman’s latest novel offers...

Writer & Photographer / Christina Cochran  In the past two decades, the number of women-owned businesses in America has increased by 114%. Franklin, Indiana, is no stranger to this trend,...