The importance of pollinators is explored in the May issue of Validity Magazine.

In May, Validity Magazine features the tale of native bees and honeybees in Tennessee.  Learn more about threats to our buzzing friends and their significance in our world.  Why choose heirloom seeds for your garden?  Read what we found.  Also join with in the Tour de Wayne bicycling tour in Wayne County, job creation in Perry County and follow sculptor Jennifer Grisham as she creates a Minnie Pearl

Jennifer Grisham in Validity Magazine's May issue.

likeness.

Learn more about how to control computer SPAM, what you should do with your old email addresses and when you get hungry, how to incorporate honey into fabulously healthy recipes.

Find Validity Mag in area locations in Centerville, Columbia, Hohenwald, Linden, Collinwood, Waynesboro and now, in Leiper’s Fork.  Need more info?  Email us or subscribe today!

April 2012 issue of Validity Magazine available now.

April 2012 brings an expanded Validity Magazine to south central Tennessee.  Reflecting small town lifestyles in communities along the Tennessee portion of the Natchez Trace Parkway, Validity tells stories from Waynesboro to Centerville in this issue.  Meet Leon Willis who publishes his first book at age 81.  He lives in Hohenwald and met with his

Filming a movie in Wayne County

friends in Columbia to introduce his book, Life on the Rockin’ W.  Filmmakers overtook the small village of Clifton and the square of Waynesboro for several weeks–read what we found!

We found amazing antique dealers in the area, highlighted in our Hitting the Antique Trail.  Know of one we missed?  Let us know!  And send us your magging photos, we gotta see where you read Validity!

Find great antiques with Validity!

In every town, we meet someone interesting.  Let us introduce you to this remarkable region.

Available in print in Columbia, Centerville, Hohenwald, Leiper’s Fork, Collinwood, Waynesboro and Linden.  Need a copy?  Visit our website and we will mail you a complimentary issue!

Validity Magazine exists to tell your story and the stories important to you.  In

March issue of Validity Magazine available by subscription too! See our website for details.

March, news of The Butterfly Foundation in  Waynesboro breathes life into the legacy of little Ryleigh Stegall by helping families in need.  We discovered at least one way you probably would NOT want to use QR codes, those funny looking little black and white squares that pop up everywhere.  Also in the March print edition, we give a scoop on de-bunking internet rumors.

Ol’ Don is not your regular guy whittling on the porch.  You will enjoy reading about our local artist, Don Burgdorf and his passion for creating laughable wood carvings.

Contact Ol' Don for a personalized wood carving. Unique gift and made in America.

Look closely, he may add your likeness to his next creation.  In Columbia a fantastic community effort is underway to restore a historic downtown theatre remembered by many who hail from the region:  The Polk.  Even better, you can help!  Brush up on the history of this venue then roll up your sleeves and pitch in.

In 1951 the Polk Theater was a focal point of downtown Columbia. Now, an effort to restore the building as a cultural arts center is underway.

Centerville’s endeavor to add a Minnie Pearl bronze to their newly renovated courthouse, dedicated as the Cultural Arts Center of Centerville.  Make an online donation at www.grindersswitch.org and have your business or

Regional artist Jennifer Grisham is to be commissioned to create a model of a bronze statute for Centerville's fund raising effort.

family name forever a part of the public square in Hickman County.

Wow, so much is happening in our region.  Know of a story we need to tell?  Drop me a line, info@validitymag.com.

–Becky Jane Newbold, Publisher

When Paul Tanner found himself paralyzed from the waist down, he could have easily quit and collected a check.

Paul Tanner at Tanner Forest Products in Hohenwald spoke with Validity Magazine Publisher Becky Jane Newbold in February.

Although he was confined to a wheelchair he refused to sit on his duff.  Instead he purchased a saw mill and returned to his pre-injured occupation in the logging industry and went to work.  Now, 25 years later, read Paul’s incredible story of resiliency and grit.

Also, in this issue, Internet Trending 101:  Magging, Top Apps for Your Smart Phone, Pull Tabs for Emma, breakfast in bed for your Valentine and more.

Our recent road trip to Arkansas’ White River netted a hugh catch of Rainbow Trout and the January issue of Validity tells all about it.  Also read about Centerville’s effort to restore a statue of Minnie Pearl to the square and Columbia’s exhibit on slavery and James K. Polk.

January 2012 Validity Magazine, serving Hohenwald, Columbia, Centerville, Waynesboro, Collinwood, Linden and Lawrenceburg.

Want to know more about SEO-Search Engine Optimization? Thrust your website to the top of the search engine listing with our tips.  New in this issue, read our analysis of the latest free services offered by Google.

A story you will not want to miss is the tale of a brave Euchee Indian girl who, in her desperation to return to her native land, walked for five years hiding along white man’s traces to get back to her beloved Tennessee River land.

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Beginning in January, Validity Magazine will be available by subscription, delivered straight to your mail box.  Currently, the new regional publication is available only on the newsstand in select Tennessee cities or by personally contacting the publisher, Becky Jane Newbold.

With a premier in October of 2011, the publication has gained ground reaching a six county area in south central Tennessee.  Focusing on exists to reflect small town lifestyles in both storytelling and photo journalism for Tennessee, Validity will focus on positive life experiences by delivering authentic, relevant content on healthy living, nature, outdoors, technology, gardening and travel to the people who enjoy the small town experience.

For subscription information, visit Validity’s website.

Validity Magazine Publisher Becky Jane Newbold was in Savannah recently where she presented a copy of Validity to Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.  Governor Haslam met with area business and community leaders in

Validity Magazine Publisher Becky Jane Newbold with Governor Bill Haslam in Savannah, Tennessee.

Savannah, Tennessee on Wednesday, December 7, 2012 to answer questions and hear concerns.

Following a luncheon at The Chop House in Savannah, Governor Haslam addressed the group and took a few minutes to field questions from his fellow Tennesseans.  The event was coordinated through Savannah Main Street Association and the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce.

Followers of Validity Magazine will be excited to know the publication is now available in Centerville, Collinwood and Columbia, Tennessee.  Since the premier edition in October 2011, the regional magazine has expanded its coverage area to include a five county region in south central Tennessee.

The November issue features photographs of Cool Rides, area biker enthusiasts and their motorcycles.  Also, an important update onfacial recognition software by regular contributing writer, Cody Newbold.  Other features include what to do in the garden this month, area events — musical venues, theatre events and what’s happening in the region.  In Centerville, plans are underway to replace a statue of Minnie Pearl on the square through various fun fundraising efforts.  In Columbia, revitalization of the historic square brings a new experience for those living in or visiting the area.  The Strand Theatre in Hohenwald always has a good show and is highlighted in the November issue.

Classroom winners of the Great American Smokeout contest are featured in the publication.  Area sponsors include Lewis Health Center, Tennessee Quality Homecare & Hospice, Centennial Heart, Rapid Care Walk In Clinic, Dr. Joey Hensley & the Hensley Clinic, Dr. Veena Anand & the Anand Clinic, Lewis County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Dr. Lori Stewart of Stewart Family Chiropractic.

Validity features news and events important to those living in “small town Tennessee,” Publisher Becky Newbold says.  Check us out! And remember to Like us on Facebook!

Be watching for the November issue of Validity Magazine this week in the Middle Tennessee region.  Things you will find this month:

Cool Rides! Photos by Becky Jane Newbold

Because we are avid riders, shiny chrome always seems to catch our attention.  Take a look at the motorcycles we found in the area.  Ah, so many bikes, so little time. If we missed you, send us your photo!

What’s Happening

Check out some of the great things we found to do in the area!

Ornithology Report by Bill Pulliam

Little brown birds flock to this region of the United States during the winter months.  Learn more about identifying these frequent feeder visitors.

What to do now in the garden by Cassandra Warner

Winter is just around the corner and there are chores to be done in the garden.  And surprisingly, a plant or two to tend…

And the winners are…

With the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout planned for November 17, local 5th graders expressed their messages about cigarette smoking and your health.  See who won this annual contest!

Downtown Revitalization:  Columbia by Dustin Shanes & Kasey Talbot

Small towns across America are tightening their belts and working toward revitalization.  In Maury County, shops around the square have come to life.  Read how they did it.

Capital Punishment & Abortion by Landis Turner

Hot button topics–oh boy! Read what decades of experience with the law have taught this attorney.

Business or Hobby-Does the IRS care? By Sam Davis

So your hobby is making a little cash on the side.  Sounds great!  But how  do you know when your hobby has suddenly become a business, at least in the eyes of Uncle Sam?  Read this!

Hohenwald as a Transition Town by Becky Jane Newbold

What began in Ireland has reached the heart of Hohenwald.  Read the history of the local effort and what it means for citizens today.

Ask a Veteran:  How’s Your Health? By Becky Jane Newbold

If your loved one suffers from health issues after service in the military, you may not know where to turn.  But because Veteran Administration rules change frequently, compensation may be available.  Read symptoms to watch for so you know.

Considering an iPhone upgrade? By Justin Crawford

“Gotta get an iPhone, gotta get an iPhone…or DO you?”  Read Crawford’s analysis to see if the new features are all they are cracked up to be.

Facial Recognition Software & You by Cody Newbold

Cameras are snapping our pictures everyday and with Facebook tags, our image can be virtually everywhere.  She has read the research and tried the software.  Read what our writer found!

AND MORE:

Highlights from the Hohenwald Arts Council Fund Raiser

Reality Perspective

Christmas at Grinders Switch

Etc. Fall Fashions

Puzzles & More

Unto Him by Charles Newbold

Survival Strategies for the Human Male

Validity Magazine is on sale in a fairly limited area as we unveil our premier issue, October 2011.  We appreciate your patience as we work to make the publication available.  If you live in the middle Tennessee area, visit the following locations to purchase your copy.  If you are outside the area and wish to have us mail a copy, contact us by email at info@validitymag.com.

Rack sale locations in Tennessee:

Hohenwald

Morrow’s Food Town, Court Street

Buffalo River Coffee Co., Main Street

Sharpe’s Super Stop, Park Avenue

Nick & Bubba’s, Summertown Highway

Darrin’s #2/Shell, Highway 412 East

Fall Hollow Campground and Restaurant, Highway 412 at the Natchez Trace Parkway

Hampshire

Keg Springs Winery, Keg Springs Road

Amber Falls Winery, Ridgetop Road

Linden

Commodore Cafe, Main Street

Sparkey & Ringos, Main Street

Etc.. Main Street

Support us by supporting our vendors!  Thank you!