Wow — do I have something exciting to share! For 2026, I wanted to create something meaningful for the communities where we live, work, and play, using Maury County Living and Williamson County Living platforms to give back. After much thought and prayer, Music City Publications, Inc. has partnered with various Middle Tennessee businesses to host a unique open house showcasing a beautiful home built by Carbine & Associates. Even more thrilling, all profits from the event will be donated to Folds of Honor, and to kick off the celebration, we are giving away a $10,000 AmaWaterways European River Cruise* at the event!

Why Folds of Honor, you may ask? I am passionate about our military and first responders, and I chose Folds of Honor to recognize and honor their sacrifices. Folds of Honor provides life-changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. The call is powerful, and the mission is simple: HONOR THEIR SACRIFICE. EDUCATE THEIR LEGACY. UNITE AMERICANS AROUND ALL THOSE WHO SERVE.

It began with Lt. Col. Dan Rooney’s flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. As an F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, he became painfully aware of the realities families face when a loved one in uniform has fallen or been disabled while protecting our great country. When the flight landed, he witnessed the remains of an American hero being returned to his family. Lt. Col. Rooney watched as the Corporal’s twin brother walked somberly alongside the flag-draped casket to meet his family on the tarmac. Among them was the deceased Corporal’s young son.

Since that moment, Lt. Col. Rooney has been committed to rallying patriotic Americans and meeting sacrifice with hope through Folds of Honor, ensuring those who protect our freedoms and families will know they are not forgotten. By providing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of those who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country, FOH helps ensure that families facing unimaginable loss are given the opportunity for a brighter future through education without having the financial burdens.

Now you know why I am so passionate about Folds of Honor’s mission and why I wanted to give back to this worthy charity. So what’s in store for the open house? The open house is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026, time TBD. Home tour attendees will be greeted with appetizers, drinks, swag bags (limited number), and a chance to register to win a FREE European river cruise, along with other items to be given away. To conclude the event, Music City Publications, Inc. will present Folds of Honor with a check representing funds raised through donations and ticket sales profits.

Get your tickets here.

During the home preview, guests will be able to tour and explore the house at their leisure, get decorating inspiration, and see firsthand the quality work of Carbine & Associates and other contractors involved. And upon finding the mystery room, attendees can enjoy a special whiskey tasting.

The two-story modern European farmhouse home is currently under construction in Williamson County. Amy Montgomery, our recently appointed lifestyle editor, is working diligently throughout the build process to ensure the house is perfectly appointed and the event runs smoothly. B.F. Myers Furniture is also a major contributor, as they will be staging and decorating the home.  

The objective going forward is for our lifestyle editor to share the building process, from start to finish, and everything in between, for the next 12 months. Sharing tips learned along the way, decorating ideas, and how to make a house a home, while highlighting some of the special projects that played a part in making the house a home. Nashville Murphy Beds, OrangeRhino Concrete Coatings, and Atlantic Pools & Spas are a few that are currently working on special projects.

It takes an army to put together an event, no pun intended. Still, the intent is to highlight the amazing businesses in Middle Tennessee that helped bring this home to fruition while also giving back to Folds of Honor to recognize the sacrifices made by our military and first responders. Hope to see you at the open house in August!