Southern Views Magazine

09/04/2026

MidTown Inc. hosted its annual MidTown GetDown at the Bandshell in Lakebottom Park, bringing the community together for a free, family-friendly evening of live entertainment.

PHOTO 1: Molly Wallace, Sara Carver, Julio Portillo, Bitsy Dedwylder, Kelley Watts
PHOTO 2: Collier Ezell, Sarah Romeo, Anna Garcia, Cathryn Pease, Sara Varner, Martha Meador
PHOTO 3: Morgan Aubuchon, Carla Gridley, Maggie Portillo, Shannon Land
PHOTO 4: Rhett Powell, Foy Kirven, Emilie Menser, Leigh Powell, Avery and Michelle Hudson, Carrie Sigman
PHOTO 5: Robbie and Frances Raybon
PHOTO 6: George Sigman, Steven Ellis, Maggie Portillo, William Powell, Hawkins Raybon, Jack Pease, Case Carver, Reynolds Pease, Julio Portillo
PHOTO 7: Maggie and Julio Portillo, Crawford Land, Bret Woolbright, James McVey, Nick Garcia, Foy Kirven, John and George Sigman
PHOTO 8: Jason Powell, Bobby Baker, Mark Ellis, Tripp Carter
PHOTO 9: Courtney Ellis, Helen Johnson, Avery Ellis

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

STEEPLECHASE KICKOFF AND ART REVEAL
The Steeplechase Kickoff and Art Reveal was held on the Springer Opera House patio, bringing together supporters, sponsors, and committee members to celebrate the official launch of the 2026 Steeplechase season. The event recognized the 2026 Race Committee and unveiled this year’s official Race Artist. Austin Williams’ piece, Neck and Neck, was selected as the official artwork for Steeplechase 2026. Be sure to mark your calendar for Race Day on November 7, 2026.

PHOTO 1: Leigh Anne Smith, Brooke Neville, Austin Williams, Mason Lampton
PHOTO 2: Sally Norman, Alissa Jordan, Laura Pound, Carolyn Bettin
PHOTO 3: Austin, Courtney Williams, Woodson, and Reynolds Williams
PHOTO 4: Ansley Cope, Palmer Colson, Summer Mallory, Leigh Anne Smith, Austin Reviere, and Virginia Frances Richburg
PHOTO 5: Millie Grace Drake, Jackie Thomason, Alex Berch, Erin Clark, Fred Dodelin, Adam Pease, Lanier Olliff
PHOTO 6: Anne Parker, Brooke Neville, Carrie Beth Wallace
PHOTO 7: Lee Foster, Amanda Donaldson, Keirsten Lenora
PHOTO 8: Neil Thurman and Katherine Wilson
PHOTO 9: Natalia Temesgen, Caleb Money, Pete Temesgen

08/31/2026

SVM AUGUST 2026
The beautiful Overlook home of Ashley and John Holt is a thoughtful blend of art, history, and timeless design. The formal living room sets an elegant tone, anchored by two striking encaustic paintings by the late Columbus artist Marge Tilley. A recently acquired red canvas commands attention above a pair of Sasha Sykes acrylic and straw cube tables, creating a sophisticated focal point. An antique Oushak rug lends warmth and texture underfoot, while Bennison fabric pillows add refined character to the vintage sofa, completing a space that is both inviting and effortlessly elegant.

08/24/2026

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08/07/2026

Custom cabinetry by TNT Custom Built Cabinets allows homeowner Linda Bowick to keep everyday essentials neatly tucked away, giving the spacious eat-in kitchen a clean, uncluttered appearance. At its center, a striking quartz island topped with Calacatta Valentine from Mega Granite and finished with a classic ogee edge serves as both a functional workspace and an elegant focal point. A sea-green ceramic tile backsplash from Acme Brick introduces a subtle pop of color, while premium appliances from Daniel Appliance Company seamlessly complement the design. The luxury vinyl plank flooring from Builders FirstSource adds warmth, durability, and the rich look of natural wood, completing a kitchen that is both timeless and inviting.

08/03/2026

Bickerstaff Parham Real Estate celebrated the company’s 10th Anniversary, marking a decade of cherished memories and success, and America’s 250th Birthday, honoring the nation’s historic legacy and enduring spirit.

PHOTO 1: Reynolds, Rennie, and Cathy Bickerstaff
PHOTO 2: Reynolds Bickerstaff and Mary Thomas Boyd
PHOTO 3: Juliette McCarley, Mary Varner, Katherine Gentry, Denise Parham
PHOTO 4: Ashlee Bass, Shontrell Davis, Eboney Stephens
PHOTO 5: Chip Seagle, Reynolds Bickerstaff, Tammy Pierce
PHOTO 6: Stacey Stone, Ashley Jenkins, Crystal Baxley
PHOTO 7: May McDaniel, Jamie Spencer, and Emily Hollis