There are places that just get into your bones. Not in a dramatic way, but in a quiet, comforting, this-feels-like-us way. For our family, Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort is that place. We’ve been coming here for years. Long before our kids…

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Welcome to Modern Day Moguls! We are Derek (Instagram photog typically behind the scenes), Michelle, Brooklyn, and Charleigh. We reside in Nashville, Tennessee but try to get out as much as the truancy office allows. So honored that we get to share the crazy, beautiful life with you as we learn how to navigate life together. This was all started as a dream to be able to work with my kids in tow. Follow along as we redefine what a family business looks like. Learn More...

There are places that just get into your bones. Not in a dramatic way, but in a quiet, comforting, this-feels-like-us way. For our family, Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort is that place. We’ve been coming here for years. Long before our kids…

Okay, Nashville friends, let’s talk appliances. You know, those behind-the-scenes MVPs of your home that quietly (until they don’t) keep things running smoothly. Well, guess what? Our favorite home service heroes, Hoffmann Brothers, are officially bringing their appliance repair services to the Nashville…

It’s no secret we’re a Gaylord Opryland family. We go every year, sometimes twice a year! It has become one of those easy, magical traditions that checks all the boxes: no flights, no “are we there yet,” and no packing…

When the holiday season rolls around, date nights take a back seat. Between endless school activities, holiday shopping, and decking the halls, finding time for a romantic evening can feel as elusive as an elf on the shelf. But what…

As summer winds down in Nashville, there’s a palpable shift in the air. The bustling days of family barbecues, poolside lounging, and late sunsets are gradually giving way to cooler evenings and the crisp promise of autumn. For many of…

We can probably all agree that Christmas at Gaylord Opryland is one of the most magical and beautiful times there. But this past weekend, we had our annual summer trip to Gaylord Opryland and was given the opportunity to experience…
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