Float Alchemy's marathon has come to an end and its float tanks are open to the public.

Floating introduces you to an environment that you more than likely have never experienced before.

Because of this, Float Alchemy, located on Cason Lane, is offering a first float special. Get three floats for $120 (non-transferrable). That's only $40 for each float.

If you're unsure of floating, check out Float Alchemy's blogs at floatalchemy.com.

HollerDesign catches fire

Acclaimed woodworking studio HollerDesign in Lascassas was completely destroyed by a fire in June.

As owner Matt Alexander has sifted through the ashes, his friends and family and the community at large has rallied around the company that specializes in modern interpretations of traditional Southern furniture.

He even got a retweet from avid woodworker and actor Nick Offerman asking his followers to help Alexander rebuild.

Alexander's brother-in-law Ben Vance also launched a GoFundMe campaign ( https://www.gofundme.com/rally-and-recovery-for-hollerdesign ) to help replace the tools that Alexander had collected since he was 16 years old.

In the meantime, Alexander has ordered new tools and moved back into his old shop in Cainsville.

No sunflowers this year at Batey Farms

In a Facebook post that disappointed many, Batey Farms announced it was not planting sunflowers this year.

"Many factors go into how, when and where we plant them and this spring season and weather have just not allowed us the opportunity to get everything done as planned," the post said.

Farmer Brandon Whitt had to use his time to harvest and plant other crops on all the acreage owned by Batey Farms, the post said.

Batey Farms hopes to resume the tradition next summer.

Blind Pig Escape Room ranked one of best by industry magazine

The Blind Pig, a speakeasy-themed escape room, was named the No. 1 escape room in the Nashville area by industry magazine Room Escape Artist. The Blind Pig is managed by Murfreesboro Escape Rooms, located about 35 miles southeast of Nashville.

Room Escape Artist's reviewer, Lisa Spira, praised The Blind Pig's blend of puzzle strategy and unexpected twists.

"Murfreesboro Escape Rooms concealed a lot of secrets in and around this speakeasy," Spira said. "From its opening moments through our triumphant exit, again and again, spaces were not as they had originally seemed."

Escape rooms are large, step-by-step puzzle-solving adventures, typically played by a small group of friends. Each room has a theme, clues, hints, and a solution that can be found through careful strategizing.

Room Escape Artist, which tests and ranks escape rooms for the genre's devoted fans, gave The Blind Pig top billing in three categories: market standouts, set and scenery-driven adventures, and puzzle-centric rooms. No other room in the Nashville area received as many kudos.

Michelle Willard is a freelance journalist who fills her days with social media marketing, politics, true crime, and taking complaints. You can complain to her on Twitter @MichWillard or by email michelle(at)murfreesborovoice.com.