We wish everyone a happy and love-filled Valentine’s Day! This season is a great reminder that meaningful moments don’t have to be expensive. One simple way to save money is by cooking at home planning a special meal together, trying a new recipe, or enjoying a family dinner can be just as memorable as dining out, while keeping costs down.

Valentine’s Day is also known for roses, each color carrying a special meaning:

• Red roses symbolize love and romance
• Pink roses represent appreciation and gratitude
• White roses signify purity and new beginnings
• Yellow roses stand for friendship and joy

Whether you’re sharing a meal, a kind word, or a single rose, we hope your Valentine’s Day is filled with love, connection, and thoughtful moments.

Wilson County, TN — The New Residents’ Guide, Middle Tennessee’s go-to resource for newcomers, is expanding to Wilson County in April 2026. The Guide will cover the cities of Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Watertown, as well as Hermitage and Donelson, reaching more than 1,200 new mover households each month through mailed print copies, digital editions, and the Guide’s website—resources new residents actively use for trusted, local information.

The New Residents’ Guide provides valuable, comprehensive information that new residents are actively seeking, including how to obtain car tags and driver’s licenses, area parks, city and county services, voter registration, tips for getting acclimated, and senior adult services.

This expansion marks the third edition of The New Residents’ Guide by owner and publisher Linda Eaves, who also publishes editions serving Williamson and Maury Counties, as well as Rutherford County. In addition to the printed Guides, all editions are available in digital format online, making the publication easily accessible and providing advertisers with even greater exposure to both new movers and established local residents.

“Wilson County is the fastest-growing county in the state of Tennessee by percentage of population growth,” explained Linda Eaves, owner and publisher of The New Residents’ Guide. “Our goal is to help new movers feel connected and confident in their new hometown—while intentionally driving their spending toward local businesses and services that strengthen the community from day one.”

Advertising opportunities for The New Residents’ Guide – Wilson County are being managed by Lisa Rickert, Media Sales, who also handles advertising for the Rutherford County edition. “I would be delighted to share how your business can reach new movers at the exact moment they are searching for local products and services in their new hometown,” said Rickert.

For more information or to advertise in the Wilson County edition—or any area edition—of The New Residents’ Guide, contact Lisa Rickert at 734-891-8653 or email Lisa@TheNewResidentsGuide.com. Learn more at TheNewResidentsGuide.com.

About The New Residents’ Guide

Founded in 2019 by Linda Eaves, The New Residents’ Guide is designed to help new residents of Middle Tennessee settle into their communities with confidence. Each Guide offers practicaltips for getting connected, local business and professional service listings, school information, and insights into the cities and towns of Williamson, Maury, Rutherford, and now Wilson Counties

Regular heart screening is important for maintaining your heart health. Heart screening can include blood tests to examine cholesterol and glucose levels, as well as imaging exams to both screen for heart complications and monitor current conditions.

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A simple, ten-minute test can detect early signs of heart disease.

Cardiac calcium scoring is a painless, non-invasive test that helps detect early signs of heart disease. It’s available now at many TriStar Health locations for just $45.

Schedule now!

Criteria for a cardiac calcium scoring test

Although anyone concerned about their risk for heart disease can talk to their doctor about options for determining their risk, cardiac calcium scoring test is often recommended to people with the following risk factors:

• Age (Men over age 45 and women over age 55)
• Diabetes
• Family history of stroke or heart disease
• High cholesterol or blood pressure
• Overweight by 10 pounds or more
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Smoking

Due to the small amount of radiation produced by the CT scan used during cardiac calcium scoring, this test is not recommended to people who:

• Have previously experienced a heart attack, open heart surgery, coronary stent, stroke or other serious cardiovascular event, as these require other medical therapies
• Are pregnant or think they might be pregnant
• Are under the age of 40 or over the age of 80
• Have already had a cardiac calcium screening in the last two to three years

For more information, please visit: www.tristarhealth.com/specialties/cardiology/Heart-screening-and-imaging

The Boys & Girls Club of Wilson County is actively seeking a building to serve as a home for our club, operating five days a week to support local youth. If you or your organization have a space available or would like to explore partnership opportunities, we would love to connect. Please contact Diana Cavender at 615-585-7773 for more information. Your support can help make a lasting impact on the children and families of our community.

Yesterday, we were honored to host a special milestone for one of our Chamber members, Changing Lives One Day at a Time INC, as they received their first major donation!

Changing Lives One Day at a Time is a faith-based nonprofit in Lebanon dedicated to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness find stability, dignity, and purpose. The organization provides affordable housing, supports employment and education through training and partnerships, and offers life-skills coaching and mentorship in a supportive, faith-driven environment. Their work is powered by strong partnerships with local churches, businesses, and volunteers.

If you are interested in supporting their initiative, donations may be made by visiting our local CedarStone Bank and depositing directly into their account. For more information about Changing Lives One Day at a Time, please visit: https://www.changinglivesinc.net

Pictured: Yvonne Johnson, CEO and Annette Stafford, President of the Board for Changing Lives One Day at a Time INC

Members of the advisory board for the upcoming Boys & Girls Club of Wilson County proudly participated in the Lebanon Christmas Parade on December 7 alongside District Attorney Jason Lawson to help promote the launch of the club, with a focus on serving youth in Lebanon’s Ward 2. Over the past several months, the organization has remained active in the community by participating in Halloween on the Square, the Taste of Wilson County, and appearing on Coleman Walker’s morning show to share the mission and vision of the club.

A special thank you to Sammy B’s Restaurant for hosting a Giving Tuesday event, with proceeds supporting the funding of the Boys & Girls Club. Community members and local businesses are encouraged to get involved through volunteering, partnerships, and donations to help support the success of this impactful initiative. Be sure to follow us on Facebook at Boys & Girls Club of Wilson County for updates and upcoming events.