July | Locals Supporting Locals

It’s July and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are July’s gifts to you!

Stroud’s Barbeque

Williamson County

Owned and operated by a life long resident of Middle Tennessee, Stroud’s has locations in Franklin, Lebanon, and Cookeville. They have dine-in or drive-through at all locations and offer delicious breakfasts, amazing barbeque, and sides you won’t forget. Stroud’s also caters and will ship barbeque to you anywhere in the continental US!

LOLO recipients will enjoy a Sandwich, Side, and Drink from Stroud’s Barbeque!

The Black Abbey Brewing Company

Davidson County

Take a visit to Fellowship Hall, The Black Abbey’s brewery tasting room! Designed to remind you of a chapter house at a monastery, Fellowship Hall is a great place to gather and chat among friends while enjoying unique but approachable brews. They also offer a simple food menu, but outside food is always welcome too. Occasionally, The Black Abbey will host food trucks on Friday and Saturday evenings, so be on the lookout!

LOLO recipients will enjoy a Year Round Flight from The Black Abbey Brewing Company!

Looking for a bakery with food that tastes good and is good for you as well? Healthy Body Bakery selects real foods that leave you feeling full, satisfied and happy! They offer foods known to nourish your body and taste delicious, without the guilt. A variety of options are offered including gluten free, nut free, dairy free, vegan, keto friendly, and food sweetened with organic stevia/erythritol. Whether you are looking for better choices for your family, are an athlete who needs energy, or just have a good ol’ fashioned sweet tooth, Healthy Body has what you need!

Take a look at the only surviving residence of James K. Polk, other than the White House! When James graduated in 1818, he returned to Tennessee and stayed at this home with his parents until he married. While staying in his family’s Columbia home, James practiced law and began his political career by successfully running for the state legislature. Visitors to the museum get to see original possessions of the President and Mrs. Polk, including furniture, paintings, clothing, documents, and White House china!

LOLO recipients will enjoy admission into the James K. Polk Home and Museum!

Two Fat Men Ice Cream Company

Two Fat Men Ice Cream Company is an artisan ice cream company located in Lebanon! All of their ice creams are made from all-natural ingredients and Wilson county strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. They also get their milk and cream from the Middle Tennessee State University dairy department. Two Fat Men offers an endless amount of flavors! Some popular ones include Loaded Banana Pudding with White Chocolate and Black Walnuts, Salty Pecan, Sassy Lassie, Peachy Peach, and Strawberry Cheesecake.

We hope you join us this year in our resolution to support our local businesses and business owners!

Not signed up for LOLO? Ask your Parks realtor today!