Spotlight Features

Stepping into Durci Chocolate  feels like stepping into a storybook—rich cocoa, intentional joy, and the kind of warmth that comes from people who truly love what they do. As the holiday season settles over Tennessee, there may be no sweeter place to gather with loved ones, savor something handcrafted, or find the perfect gift made with heart. For this Creators Among Us  feature, we sat down with Eric and Cassandra Durtschi, owners of Durci Chocolate in Lebanon, Tennessee. Th

“At BBDA, we train up life leaders.” – Jenna Jones For this week’s Friday Feature, the Created to Create Coalition is honored to spotlight Jenna Jones , founder of  Belamour Ballet Dance Academy (BBDA)  and  Belamour Production Ministries . With a unique mission to merge classical dance with leadership and discipleship, Jenna is helping raise up not only skilled dancers but also grounded leaders of character and faith. A Foundation in Faith and Leadership At the core of Belam

Where Faith Meets the Spotlight At Marshmelodrama Productions  and its growing extension, Marshmelo School for the Arts , creativity and faith move in harmony. Guided by the motto “Keep Jesus Center Stage,”  the organization offers students a place to discover their gifts, deepen their faith, and find belonging in a family of fellow artists. “We teach homeschool students all over the middle Tennessee area — from age 8 all the way up to 18 years old — who Jesus is, that Jesus

Some sparks are fleeting. Others burn so deeply that they define who we are. For Zaid Hassan, storytelling has always been that kind of flame — one that has guided him since childhood and continues to shape the worlds he creates today. “If there weren’t a creative spark, there would be no Zaid Hasan. One day, I’ll be gone from this world, but that creative spark will live on long after me, in the legacy that my stories leave behind.” Zaid is an indie and self-published author

When you meet Bryson Finney , you quickly understand that music is more than just his craft — it’s his calling. As Executive Director of Community Arts Collective in Nashville, Bryson has dedicated his life to using music as a bridge — one that connects people, inspires growth, and strengthens community. Beyond his leadership, Bryson is also a dear friend to our CTCC family. A longtime friend to Nick (and his best man at our wedding), Bryson has been a guiding influence in o

“I can do something that makes me happy and other people happy. Like, that is the coolest thing ever.” – Bryli Durtschi For our second feature interview, the Created to Create Coalition sat down with Bryli Durtschi —known to many by her stage name Bryli Evans —a Nashville-native singer/songwriter whose honesty and heart come through in every note she writes. From the Christmas songs that first sparked her love of performing to her mission of staying true to her art, Bryli rem

"Together we can create something truly beautiful for our community, and I can't wait to see where this journey takes us. The arts are essential."-Harlequine Clay