Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2016 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

“We all know it’s Music City, but now we want to merge technology with music and create something that’s really huge.” Here in Music City, a rapidly changing marketplace has had ramifications far beyond those who just make and sell the music. Just ask Thiel Audio, legendary makers of beautifully crafted, high-performance loudspeakers. The rise of highly compressed—or, more commonly known, crappy-sounding—digital downloads, plus a new generation of on-demand listeners, has forced the company to come up with a fresh approach. Part of the repositioning included a move to Nashville two years ago from its original home in Lexington, Kentucky, and now the company is unveiling something unique: Aurora, a new entertainment division of the company that’s also the nation’s first ultra-high-definition, live-streaming concert studio. “We have an issue as…

Last Ride to Graceland by Kim Wright (Gallery Books) Cory Ainsworth is all but certain Elvis Presley is her father. The daughter of one of Presley’s backup singers, Cory has her suspicions, which are further cemented when she stumbles upon the King’s Stutz Blackhawk, hidden in a shed, following her mother’s death. Taking off in the Blackhawk, Cory drives from South Carolina to Graceland, retracing the same route her mother took almost 40 years before, when she left Memphis. Cory’s journey helps her unravel the mystery of who her mother used to be and who her father is—once and for all. (Available now.) Will & I by Clay Byars (FSG Originals) When Clay Byars is involved in a nearly fatal car accident in college in Sewanee, life for him and…

Megan Evans, image consultant, stylist, and founder of The Well Coiffed Closet, has only been in Nashville for ten months, but she says it already feels like home. Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Evans has lived across the country, from New York to Los Angeles, building a career in the entertainment world as a stylist for names like Drew Barrymore, Nicole Kidman, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue. During her most recent stint in New York with her husband, Craig, Evans began brainstorming her next move. Craig was in the process of launching his own business, Y’allsome—a t-shirt company that the couple now runs together—when she considered starting her own business, too. Organizing closets and helping friends pick out something to wear was always fun, but it was never something Evans imagined…

When his parents heard him on a local television show doing a segment called “Medical Mondays,” their first thought was that Dr. Kelly Williams was finally using his undergraduate degree. The fact is that Williams took a nontraditional, circuitous path to medicine. After majoring in broadcast journalism at Baylor University, he decided to change paths and go to medical school at age 28. An obstetrician/ gynecologist in Murfreesboro, Williams has been able to use his broadcasting expertise for several years by doing health features on local television. His background is not the only twist in his life, either. The youngest of three boys, Williams is now surrounded by females, namely with four daughters at home. “I’d had no experiences with girls,” Williams laughs. “But I love my job; very few…

It was a book that set Dr. Evelio Rodriguez on the path to medicine. Raised in Puerto Rico, Rodriguez vividly remembers his mother bringing home a book with a picture of a man with a large incision in his chest. “I said then that I wanted to be a heart surgeon,” he recalls. Rodriguez pursued biomedical engineering in college, but during a summer working in a hospital, he watched a heart surgery. He was hooked again and pursued medical school in Albany, New York. There, he saw snow for the first time and developed a second passion—this time, for skiing. During his residency and fellowship in Philadelphia, he met his wife, also a surgeon. The couple moved to Nashville in 2012 with their three sons. Rodriguez admits it takes a…

We all know Nashville’s music scene draws in the creative types. One might not think of a doctor coming to Nashville to be surrounded by artists, but, for DR. DAN HATEF, that was the primary attraction. “During my training, I focused on the anatomy of the face and how it affects what we perceive as beauty. The more I immersed myself in the study of aesthetics, the more I understood I needed to be in a place that would feed my creative side,” he says. “Nashville was the obvious choice, and we’re so happy we came here.” In a boutique office, tucked away in Green Hills, the double fellowship-trained plastic surgeon focuses on turning back the clock. “I want to make the patient in her 50s look like she feels,”…

Whether it’s enjoying the outdoors, taking in nightlife, or relaxing at home with family and friends, there’s one common health problem that can derail any lifestyle: varicose veins. They cause leg pain, swelling, and discoloration in around 30 million Americans, limiting activity and reducing quality of life. DR. TIF SIRAGUSA, a board-certified vascular surgeon at Siragusa Vein and Laser, has been relieving patients of the discomfort and unsightly appearance of varicose veins for years and is one of the leading experts in his field. So, what makes Dr. Siragusa a top vein doctor? First, Siragusa Vein and Laser is one of only a handful of vein centers in Tennessee to offer patients the full range of venous treatments. Siragusa and his team have more than 40 combined years of vascular…

DR. SREEKUMAR (“KUMAR”) SUBRAMANIAN was recruited to TriStar Cardiovascular Surgery in January 2015 to build the minimally invasive mitral valve surgery program at Centennial Medical Center. An expert in transcatheter and heart valve operations, he also became the first surgeon in Tennessee to implant a new generation sutureless aortic valve, as well as to perform replacement of the entire tricuspid valve with extracellular matrix biomaterial. His surgical practice is guided by 3 principles: 1) Never offer a patient something you would not offer your own family. 2) Only offer operations to patients—let the patient decide which treatment is appropriate for him/her. 3) Only offer an operation if it is reasonable to expect that it will improve the patient’s survival or quality of life. DR. DAVIS C. DRINKWATER, JR. has extensive…

DR. MATTHEW SPEYER prides himself in his approach to each patient, respecting their individuality and personal wishes, and he is committed to delivering the highest quality care to his patients. He focuses on several interests in his practice, including minimally invasive sinus surgery, like the advanced Balloon Sinuplasty to treat bothersome sinus conditions, performed in his office. Speyer’s interests also include cosmetic, reconstructive, and functional rhinoplasty. Speyer was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but spent his formative years in Birmingham, Alabama, where he attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He finished with honors as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He then came to Nashville in 1991 to complete a six-year otolaryngology (head and neck surgery) residency at Vanderbilt University, where he remained on faculty.…

It is used so often that the term “farm-to-table” might seem like little more than a watered-down marketing tool. But The Old School Farm to Table restaurant in Bells Bend embraces the movement in its truest form. Housed within the restored Depression-era Wade School, the charming eatery and pub draws on the bounty of its own farm (which sits, literally, right outside the door), as well as its surrounding community of farmers, for meats, poultry, and produce. Chef Brittany Kane creates seasonally driven menus using hyper-local ingredients: food grown just up the road, over in the hollow, and in backyard plots. The restaurant, bar, and live music-entertainment venue is another component of MillarRich, a nonprofit whose mission it is to empower developmentally impaired individuals. The school complex also houses offices…

As more and more people latch on to the tonally entertaining fun of a cappella music, the community of singers who practice it continues to grow. To that end, the Nashville Singers presents “Sounds of Summer” at the Masonic Grand Lodge on July 10. The concert will feature a cappella music from several groups, and the proceeds will support music education grants and scholarship programs. The Singers, whose participants range from teens to retirees, is an arts organization that welcomes all walks of life—and all that’s required is a knack for musical performance. Other groups performing that day include The Founders, a sub-group of the Nashville Singers, and Vintage Mix, which is a quartet of 15-year-old quadruplets. (nashvillesingers.org)…

Joelle Herr, a 20-year veteran in the book publishing industry, can now add “bookstore owner” to her résumé. “A nook for people who love beautiful books,” as Herr describes it, Her Bookshop opens early this month in East Nashville’s Lockeland Springs neighborhood. Herr’s shop features a tightly curated selection of titles covering art, photography, travel, and more. She says, “They’re not the ones you expect to see when you walk into a bookstore… but they are the ones that you’ll cross the room to pick up because they’re so arresting, so beautiful.” (The Shoppes on Fatherland, 1006 Fatherland St., #103A; herbookshop.com)…

Since Elan Spa opened in 1996 as a nine-chair salon in Green Hills, the concept has expanded to four locations; served more than 20,000 clients; offered cutting edge services, including balayage and injectables; and received recognition from ELLE Magazine as a top 100 salon in the nation. On July 18, the spa will celebrate by kicking off a fundraiser for Chic Awearness, which partners with the T.J. Martell Foundation to raise money and awareness for ovarian cancer, a disease one of the salon’s clients once battled. Donations will be accepted at the salon and online through Labor Day. There will also be a silent auction, with items on display at the salon; the auction will be accessible online as well. Elan hopes to raise $20,000 in celebration of their 20th…

Florim USA, a subsidiary of Italy-based Florim Group, might have European roots, but its tiles are made here in Tennessee. The company’s only U.S. factory is located in Clarksville, and last December, they opened their first showroom, Florim USA Tile Outlet, in Nashville’s interior design district. The outlet features a large open room, with a floor made of the company’s durable and environmentally friendly product. Interior vignettes, including a bathroom, kitchen, and patio, showcase the various designs in an array of dimensions and styles. Camille Elvord, the outlet’s manager, says, “We’ve really tried to make it a showroom for people to come in and experience tile—because with tile, you really need to see it in a larger scheme.” (Florim USA Tile Outlet, 514 Fontana Dr., 615-712-9100; outlettile.com)…

CASTLE CONNOLLY MEDICAL LTD. is a healthcare research and information company—founded in 1991 by a former medical college board chairman and president—that helps guide consumers to America’s best doctors and hospitals. Castle Connolly’s established nomination survey, research, screening, and selection process, under the direction of an M.D., involves hundreds of thousands of physicians, as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and regional and community hospitals across the nation. Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and regional levels. Its online nomination process (located at castleconnolly.com/nominations) is open to all licensed, America-based physicians. They are able to nominate other physicians in any medical specialty in any part of the country, as well as indicate whether the nominated physician…

As a young boy, Dr. Daniel McHugh was known to rescue injured birds and try to nurse them back to health. He was a high school athlete, and, from his time on the field, he became quite familiar with pain. Always interested in science, exercise, and wellness, McHugh earned an M.S. in exercise physiology at the University of Louisville. He knew he wanted to go into medicine and saw a future in sports medicine. However, in medical school, he discovered a need in the field of pain medicine. “People have an inherent fear of pain,” McHugh explains. “People aren’t quite sure whom to go to for treatment.” Treating pain presents both an investigative challenge and a holistic aspect. “There is the tendency to assume pain has one cause, but it’s…

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming at first. You are suddenly concerned about survival, your family, your responsibilities, your body, and your future. Breast surgical oncologist DR. PAT WHITWORTH and his staff at the Nashville Breast Center are dedicated to making the journey from diagnosis to healthy and happy survivor as easy as possible. “First, we make sure a woman knows most patients with breast cancer are cured and go on to live normal lives. Furthermore, most patients do not need chemotherapy. We have molecular genomic tumor profiling to tell us who benefits from chemotherapy and who doesn’t. So, we recommend chemotherapy only for those patients who have a potentially lifesaving benefit,” Whitworth says. Preservation and even enhancement of physical appearance are now key parts of treatment. Working…

MURFREESBORO MEDICAL CLINIC has been one of Middle Tennessee’s most trusted healthcare providers for more than 65 years. This multi-specialty facility is staffed by an array of skilled physicians, all conveniently located under one roof. Founded in July 1949, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) has had a profound impact on the evolution of medicine in Rutherford County. Together, doctors Carl Adams and S.C. Garrison brought the theory of multi-specialty group practice to the area, providing thousands of families each year with quality healthcare. Their legacy developed into an independent, physician-owned clinic and has grown to include more than 21 specialties. “Since the beginning, MMC has been a viable force in Rutherford County for the practice of modern medicine both in the practitioner’s office and in the hospital,” former MMC physician Robert…

When chef Roderick Bailey abruptly shuttered his popular eatery, The Silly Goose, last fall, fans of the primarily vegetarian restaurant feared that their dining options had been severely limited. They needn’t have worried, as John and Melanie Cochran, owners of The Wild Cow around the corner, quickly stepped in to take over the property. Along with chef Nick Davis, they began to plan a new plant-based dining destination: Graze Nashville. The dining space is still spartan, primarily a concrete room painted in pale hues with fabric panels hanging from the ceiling to absorb the appropriately vibrant din of happy eaters. The lovely, rough-hewn slab of wood that makes up the chef ’s bar is the best spot for smaller parties or singletons, who get a view of the bustling kitchen…

Whiskey isn’t whiskey until you put it in a barrel. (That’s why the moonshine that is surreptitiously passed from hand to hand in a mason jar is “clean as country water.”) The magical properties of the toasted and charred oak staves that make up a barrel are what give whiskey all of its lovely color, as well as at least half of the toasty vanilla and caramel flavors we’ve come to love in bourbon. More importantly, oak balances the spicy flavors of various grains used in the original distillation, as the whiskey lies in repose during the long maturation process. These factors are why Brown-Forman, based in Louisville, is proud of the fact that it’s the only spirits company that owns its own cooperages to ensure the quality of the…

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 Age: 59 “It’s all about being artist friendly. Artists want to know the show’s going to be promoted well, it’s going to sound great, and they’re going to have fun.” Changing the game: Prior to owning 3rd and Lindsley, Brice worked in commercial real estate, and he owned a country western bar called Stagecoach Lounge on Murfreesboro Road. “That’s how I really got to thinking about starting a venue,” he says. “I mean, that place was strictly country music. I wanted to own a venue that played all kinds of music, which is what we do.” Good business: Artists like Norah Jones, Gary Clark Jr., and Bela Fleck didn’t just come to 3rd and Lindsley for the killer nachos—although that probably added to the appeal. “There’s a science to running…

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ONE10 BEAUTY HOUSE Q: What is the best way to protect your hair from the summer sun? A: We all love beach-y summer hair, but throughout the sunny months, it can become dry and brittle, ruining the beautiful hair color you just dropped serious cash on. Aside from wearing a hat all summer, you can protect your hair by combing through some conditioner or a treatment mask. Not only will it provide an extra shield against the rays, it will also hydrate your hair and keep chlorine from absorbing into it from the pool, which could turn beautiful blonde hair green. We recommend the Arrojo hair repair masque. TIP: To revive your lost color or tone down hair that has been lightened by the sun, try stopping by your local…

At the point in her life when sleep deprivation was at its highest, Dr. Kelly Brown became interested in sleep. The irony is not lost on her: It was during her residency that Brown began focusing on sleep-related disorders. Trained in internal medicine and neurology, Brown had always been fascinated by the brain. She was raised in Pennsylvania, but she’s lived in Nashville and worked as director of the outpatient Sleep/Neurology Clinic at Vanderbilt for almost three years. She traces her medical career back to age four, when her grandmother developed pancreatic cancer. “That’s when I decided to be a doctor, and I never wavered,” Brown says. Like cancer, the field of sleep has seen enormous improvements and greater awareness. “Sleep impacts diseases and overall health,” Brown says. “I saw…

Except for his years at Princeton and Johns Hopkins universities, Dr. Walter Morgan has lived on the same plot of land all his life. “The house I grew up in, the house I lived in as a teenager, and my home now are all within a block of each other,” Morgan laughs. He is also relatively close to the site of the hospital where he worked in the operating room during three college summer breaks. “That job sparked my interest in medicine,” he says. “I knew I wanted to do surgery—it was just a matter of what kind. Then, in medical school, I discovered I really like taking care of kids.” A pediatric cancer and trauma surgeon at Vanderbilt, Morgan says the greatest thing about taking care of kids is…

REN DERMATOLOGY is a comprehensive skin care center, conveniently located in Franklin. Its mission is to provide expert dermatologic care in a comfortable, welcoming environment. The office has a stylish and modern design, and REN is praised for its friendly and professional staff, personalized care, and easy accessibility. Founded by medical director DR. JENNIFER LEE, REN employs an impressive clinical staff, including board-certified dermatologist DR. CHRISTINA GELBARD and board-certified nurse practitioner MELEAH JOHNSTON. The medical team specializes in all aspects of general dermatology, including acne, skin cancer, psoriasis, and eczema. The office also has a UVB phototherapy unit for medical ultraviolet-light therapy to treat psoriasis, vitiligo, and other skin diseases. The REN physicians have advanced training and expertise in cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and Dysport, and facial fillers, like…

DR. BRIAN TIERNEY has 16 years of experience as a board-certified plastic surgeon. A member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, he’s been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has averaged 900 to 1,000 surgeries each year for the past 10 years. Before launching his solo practice in 2005, Tierney was a Professor of Plastic Surgery at University of Louisville, where he taught residents and medical students. Today, he provides exemplary care to patients across Middle Tennessee, offering a wide range of experience in all cosmetic and reconstruction procedures. Tierney sees patients in consultation for facelifts, eyelid surgery, tummy tucks, breast enhancement, breast lift, breast reduction, and liposuction. He also offers in-office procedures for those not wanting surgery but are looking to improve face, skin, and…

DR. GRAYSON WOODS is a women’s health expert with a special interest in hormone therapies and alternatives. She prides herself on providing outstanding quality care, delivered with compassion, kindness, and state-of-the-art technology. As a surgeon, she has extended that superior patient experience to include minimally invasive surgical procedures performed in a spa-like atmosphere. WOODS’ GYN PRACTICE AREAS: Women’s Wellness Exams Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Minimally Invasive Surgical In-Office Procedures Contraceptive Counseling PCOS Management Voted Nashville Scene’s Best GYN ZAP! LASER & AESTHETICS In 2005, Dr. Woods founded ZAP! LASER & AESTHETICS to meet a growing demand for women who want healthier skin. Many women experience skin problems related to hormone fluctuations due to their natural cycles, puberty, and menopause. Every woman wants to age gracefully and look her natural best.…

DR. DAVE ALEXANDER is a sports medicine and hand specialist at Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA), now in its new location at 8 City Boulevard in Nashville, better known as ONEC1TY. A native Nashvillian, he attended Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) where he has been team physician for 25 years. “Dr. Dave” attended Vanderbilt University, where he completed his undergraduate and medical degrees, residencies in both general surgery and orthopaedics, and a fellowship in hand surgery. He has been honored for the past two years as a Top Doctor in Nashville Lifestyles and is a past recipient of the Health Care Heroes award from the Nashville Business Journal. Most recently, he was recognized by the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society as 2016 Sports Physician of the Year. Admired by colleagues, he served as…

DR. PHILIP KREGOR is a member of the Hughston Clinic and Director of Orthopaedic Trauma at TriStar Skyline Medical Center, which recently became a provisional Level II trauma center. He focuses on all aspects of fracture care and performs all types of hip surgery including anterior total hip replacement and hip preservation surgery. Kregor earned his medical degree at Vanderbilt School of Medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center. After that, Kregor learned from world leaders in hip surgery during a 15-month traveling fellowship. He has led the orthopaedic trauma team at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and was the director of orthopaedic trauma and orthopaedic trauma fellowship director at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Kregor has performed over 1400 anterior…

PEACHES These hot summer days call for the chin-dripping, juicy ripeness of a perfect peach. City House pastry chef Rebekah Turshen regularly sources her fruit from The Peach Truck, which is now in its fifth year of delivering Georgia-grown stone fruit directly to Nashville. “I favor freestones to clingstones—but more for the ease of removing fruit from the pit than flavor,” she says. “We get a different variety from The Peach Truck each week, and they’re all delicious.” To savor these gems all year, Turshen likes to make canned preserves—but nothing beats enjoying them in the moment, she adds. “My grandmother made a perfect peach cobbler. My favorite parts were the juicy bits of fruity, melty pastry just underneath the sugar-crisp, toasty crust. I inherited the little square metal pan…

Now in its third iteration, and approaching its five-year anniversary, The Catbird Seat still stands at the top of Nashville’s restaurant heap—and chef Ryan Poli, a 39-year-old Chicago native, is navigating diners through the jewel-box restaurant’s epic 12-course meals. Poli was just coming off of a two-year global trek when he learned the Catbird chef position was opening up. Having launched his career at restaurants like Les Francais in Chicago and The French Laundry in Napa, Poli was known for the Chicago restaurants he helmed, including Butter, Perennial, and Tavernita. Looking for a break in 2013, he set out on what he calls “a life journey,” namely to cook and work around the world, including time at the Denmark restaurant Noma, where he ended up staying for several months before…

ON PINE STREET IN THE GULCH Nashville Lifestyles’ third annual BATTLE OF THE BURGER was held on Pine Street in the Gulch, with a laundry list of local restaurants. KITCHEN NOTES at Omni Nashville Hotel won the People’s Choice title for “Best Burger” and a golden ticket to the World Food Championships, happening later this year. Other honors went to BURGER REPUBLIC in second place, followed by HOSS’ LOADED BURGERS in third. Guests also enjoyed margaritas from EL JIMADOR and music by DJ Dan. A special thanks goes to the 2016 sponsors, FIRSTBANK, TENNESSEE BEEF COUNCIL, EL JIMADOR, and J.M. THOMASON, as well as onsite partners, Honey Mobile Tanning, Hearth and Grill, and BMW. THE SWAN BALL The 54th annual Swan Ball took place at Cheekwood in June. Jung Lee,…

October 9-10, 2015 KID ROCK’S 1ST ANNUAL FISH FRY, THE CARL BLACK CHEVY WOODS AMPHITHEATER AT FONTANEL The finale to Kid Rock’s fall concert seemed a fitting tribute to the many firework displays we’ll see this month. Catch a show at the amphitheater this summer, like Joe Walsh and Bad Company (July 3) or Boston (August 2). (fontanel.com) NL Have you captured an incredible moment from a recent show? We’re accepting submissions for Encore, our monthly feature that spotlights local stages, big and small. Send your best photos to wehearyou@nashvillelifestyles.com or tag them #NLEncore.…