Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2017 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

THE LITTLE MERMAID AT TPAC 16 Make this magical Disney stage rendition a part of your world this summer. Ever wonder what life feels like under the sea? Now’s your chance: Disney’s The Little Mermaid comes to life at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center inside Andrew Jackson Hall early this month. Audiences of all ages can expect to fall for the underwater adventures of Ariel, as she longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid on stage is a haunting and beautiful love story. Sing along to classics, such as “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.” (Ticket prices range from $20 to $65 per person. For performance schedule and…

On Monday, August 21, at exactly 1:27 p.m., the first total solar eclipse since the year 1478 will hit the city of Nashville. The sun will disappear from view, and the sky will go completely dark for seven minutes. The solar eclipse’s path of totality is only 70 miles wide, and Nashville is the biggest city in its path. Music City is expecting more than 200,000 people to watch this once-in-a-lifetime event. More than 25 businesses and state parks are hosting parties to view the solar eclipse, including Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, which invites guests to a viewing party starting at 11 a.m. with half-price admission. They will have live music, food trucks, cash bars, and protective eyewear for viewing. Other placecs hosting eclipse viewings include the Adventure Science Center,…

Founded by Elizabeth Conner, Magnolia Goods offers clothing and accessories for kids and adults, alike. The Marathon Village brick-and-mortar serves as a studio for Conner’s handmade kids’ clothing company, The Magpie Co., as well as a space to showcase the wares of smaller, American-made brands not readily available elsewhere in town. “I love being able to tell people’s stories and bring these brands together under one roof,” Conner says. Those stories translate into woven art from Smile & Wave, bags from Bradley Mountain and FashionABLE, apparel from Formation Design, teething jewelry from January Moon, wooden toys from Bannor Toys, and more. In addition to a retail and studio space, Conner hopes Magnolia Goods will become a resource for the community, too—keep an eye out for arts and crafts, pop-ups, story…

Now’s about the time when nothing but frozen, cold refreshment will get you through the dog days. We say: Up the ante by adding cookies to your favorite milkshake concoction. Christie Cookies, which got its claim to fame as the maker of the soft and gooey Doubletree cookie, has its headquarters and a bakery tucked off a side street in Germantown. There, you can find a selection of regular and rotating flavors to buy as a single cookie or as an assortment. (They also offer frozen dough, which you can take home and bake yourself.) Lemon White Chocolate happens to be the flavor of their August cookie of the month. The bakery offers a rotating selection of flavors delivered in tins of 12 or 24, which you can order once—or…

Food, fashion, art, and culture: For lifestyle expert Jessica Bower, there’s a beautiful thread connecting them all. And she is bringing those connections to the Inglewood community two-fold. Last fall, she introduced fashion lines and accessories at her chic boutique, Steluta. And, this summer, she’s expanding her brand to Fort Louise, a chef-driven, neighborhood-focused eatery. How the Alabama native landed in Inglewood is a globe-trekking tale with stops in Pittsburgh; Bologna, Italy; Paris, France; the French Riviera; and Charleston, South Carolina. But a seed was planted when she was still a child. “Growing up in Florence, which is only two hours away, we always regarded Nashville as ‘the big city,’” Bower recalls. “I loved it when we’d pile in the car and drive up for a visit.” These family trips…

DANIELLE ATKINS Photographer Photographer DANIELLE ATKINS is originally from Northern California but lived in LA and New York before making her way to Nashville. Her dad was an amateur photographer, and, by the age of 12, she knew that she wanted to be a photographer. Her work has changed slightly every time she has made a major city move, and, when she arrived in Nashville, she really began to focus on shooting food and the culture surrounding it, which is one of the reasons why we asked her to shoot our entertaining feature (page 81). When Atkins, who lives with her boyfriend, Owen Clark, the chef de cuisine of Rolf and Daughters, has free time, she says, “We love entertaining and try to pick something fun and new or put…

Booze connoisseurs are invited to celebrate the history of bootlegging at the Carnton Plantation in Franklin. The Battle of Franklin Trust will host its seventh annual Bootlegger’s Bash on August 26. The Bootlegger’s Bash is an annual event that invites guests (of age, of course) to celebrate Williamson County’s history of bootlegging with a traditional Southern dinner, a whiskey tasting, and a live bluegrass band. For this year’s event, chef Penelope of Chef Penelope’s Catering will provide dinner, and local distilleries of Tennessee, such as Heath Clark Distillery of Thompson’s Station and other members of the Associated Distillers of Tennessee, will provide the whiskey tastings. The Battle of Franklin Trust gives tours of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the November 30, 1864, Battle of Franklin. The…

Lighting 100’s annual Live on the Green Music Festival kicks off at Public Square Park on August 10 and continues every Thursday for the rest of the month, including Labor Day weekend, drawing fans from all over the world. The festival showcases the city’s emerging musical talent and highlights well-known national acts. Since Live on the Green’s inception in 2009, more than 500,000 fans from all 50 states and 13 countries have attended. This year’s festival will feature artists Sheryl Crow, Spoon, and Future Islands, with more than 30 performers of different genres taking over the downtown public space each week, offering up a party for all ages—and did we mention free admission? For those looking for a VIP experience, the VIP Lightning Lounge passes include catered dining; complimentary beer,…

Eat Only When You’re Hungry by Lindsay Hunter (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) Greg’s son, GJ, has a habit of disappearing. An addict, he will often vanish for days at a time. When GJ disappears for three weeks, however, Greg is sure something is different this time. Middle-aged, overweight, and convinced he’s the only one who can find his son, Greg rents an RV and heads for Orlando, Florida, to begin a search for GJ. As he travels around Florida, he is forced to confront his own mistakes as a husband, father, and man. (Available August 8.) Good Booty: Love and Sex, Black and White, Body and Soul in American Music by Ann Powers (Dey Street Books) In her latest book, Powers, a Nashville resident, delivers more than two decades of…

Shopping for beauty products can be overwhelming, as even the most seasoned shoppers know. Thankfully, San Francisco transplant Laura Lemon seeks to simplify the process with Lemon Laine, a natural beauty and wellness shop tucked away on Eastland Avenue. Lemon’s own journey with health and wellness started at a young age, when the self-proclaimed product junkie struggled with cystic acne. Her search for a natural solution led to a decade-long career in the beauty industry, plus holistic health and nutrition studies—and she didn’t stop there, either. “I’ve seen beauty from a lot of different angles, but I felt like, for me, what was missing was that retail presence: how women discover products and interact with them,” Lemon shares. And, so, the idea for Lemon Laine began to take shape, providing…

Lori Badgett SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CITY NATIONAL BANK For Nashville native Lori Badgett, cultivating relationships is the key to success. “Throughout my career, it hasn’t been specific achievements or goals met that presented turning points—it’s always people,” she explains. “People have made all the difference in my career, and I’m blessed to have crossed paths with so many great leaders.” Those leaders include mentors like the late Brian Williams, of SunTrust Bank, who encouraged Badgett to explore banking in the entertainment industry, and Martha Henderson, of City National Bank, whose creative vision inspired Badgett to join the company where she currently serves as senior vice president. “This chapter of my career has been wonderful,” Badgett says. “It’s broadened not only my appreciation for music banking, but it’s also created opportunities…

DR. DAN HATEF NASHVILLE PLASTIC SURGEON With summer coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about reversing the damage caused by too much fun in the sun. Visit plastic surgeon Dr. Dan Hatef for some IPL, botox, or platelet rich plasma microneedling to revive your skin. Call 615-986-6053 for a consultation. Find out more at danhatefmd.com . GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT 2017 A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS LINEUP ANNOUNCED! Nashville’s favorite holiday event is back for its 34th year with the resort’s signature holiday attraction, ICE!® featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas, as well as a new spectacle, Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the Grand Ole Opry House and a new dinner show with Diamond Rio. Visit christmasatgaylordopryland.com. FGL HOUSE NOW OPEN! Join us at FGL House all…

With all due respect, Krystal Clark isn’t the biggest fan of The Help, the best-selling book and award-winning flick. She doesn’t have a problem with the writing or the acting, but the depictions of the Junior League in 1960s Mississippi perpetuate what she considers “outdated stereotypes.” This year, Clark became the first woman of color to hold the office of president of the 96-year-old Junior League of Nashville, so, clearly, her experiences differ from those on screen. We asked her how she intends to use her term: to work toward the Association of Junior Leagues International’s goals for diversity and inclusion. Age: 34 Not your mother’s Junior League: The Nashville chapter is the 19th largest in the international organization, with more than 1,400 members. It has two main initiatives: defeating…

WILL HOGE Anchors After years of sailing solo, Will Hoge caught some big swells starting in 2012—then almost ran aground. After a rest, he’s back for his 10th studio album, grabbing ahold of jangling heartland rock with insightful, lived-in lyrics. Sheryl Crow guests on garage folk anthem “Little Bit of Rust.” LORETTA LYNN Wouldn’t It Be Great At 85 years old and recovering from a stroke, legend Loretta Lynn releases her second album in two years. A collection of new songs and updated classics—masterfully penned in her poetic style—it’s part of a series co-produced by John Carter Cash and Lynn’s daughter, Patsy. THE MCCRARY SISTERS McCrary Sisters: Live As first-call session singers and members of the Americana Music Awards houseband, gospel-soul quartet The McCrary Sisters have become an under-the-radar gem.…

“I love that it’s all still family, and I know where everything is coming from. I can control everything but still give everyone free rein and say, ‘Let’s go for it together.’” Fifty-six miles north of Music City, in Auburn, Kentucky, a leather manufacturing facility operates in the same building it has for more than 150 years. Since 1863, five generations of the Howlett family have run Auburn Leather, and, today, it’s one of the only female-owned-and-operated tanneries in the world. The company produces leather lacing for well-known brands, such as Sperry and Timberland. But, for Rachel Clark, owner and designer of H. & Clark Leather Goods, Auburn is much more than a leather source for her bags—it’s family. A sixth-generation Howlett (her mother-in-law’s family), Clark set out to create…

Servant buzzers are tucked away inconspicuously in the historic home on Iroquois Avenue, as though a ghost staff await their summons. One hides behind a strip of decorative molding; another waits patiently on the floor underneath the dining room table. Were this still 1916, when the house was brand new, a perfectly manicured finger might press the buzzer in the living room for cocktails, while a foot, clad in a silk shoe, would tap the other to beckon the cook. In the early 20th century, the living was easy at this Belle Meade beauty. One can imagine an untroubled lifestyle, where buzzers signaled desires and servants attended to them posthaste, packing picnic baskets, polishing golf shoes, and delivering flutes of champagne. This unassuming home is no longer inhabited by servants…

The patio outside of Burger Up’s East Nashville location is just starting to glow with the burnt orange of the setting sun, but there’s still enough shady coverage to cool things off on a hot summer day. A long, family-style table, built by a local woodworker, has been set with wildflowers and little else—allowing plenty of space for the platters of food that will soon cover it. Chris Carter and James Peisker, co-owners of Porter Road Butcher (PRB), are at Burger Up to toast the one-year anniversary of the neighborhood restaurant’s east-side location, which opened in the summer of 2016. Now owned by Community Hospitality (Prima, Josephine), Burger Up has had its 12 South location since 2010, and, from the beginning, the restaurant has been a vocal supporter of local…