Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2016 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

“I think it’s a great testament to the incredible art being created in Nashville, Tennessee, and what is possible. And [I] still look to big cities for inspiration, but there’s no reason that we couldn’t create strong, stellar, and competitive work right here.” The upcoming production of Evita, the first collaboration between TPAC and Franklin-based theater company Studio Tenn, mixes local talent with big Broadway names. The musical interprets the life of sensational Argentinian politician and first lady Eva Perón, following her journey from her teenage days to her death. Eden Espinosa—a Broadway powerhouse known for playing Elphaba in Wicked—plays the lead role. In total, three Broadway stars will be cast in leading roles—but 38 local artists, including several Belmont students, round out the production. Mia Rose Lynn, who moved…

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (HarperCollins Publishers) Ann Patchett, international bestselling author, co-owner of Parnassus Books, and beloved Nashvillian, returns this month with her seventh novel, Commonwealth. When Bert Cousins, married father of four, falls in love with Beverly Keating, married mother of two, their affair sparks the dissolution of both marriages. With Bert and Beverly’s eventual union, their six children become part of one large, blended family that shuffles between homes in Virginia and Southern California. The Cousins-Keatings children develop a shared lack of faith in the people raising them, and, when one of the Cousins children dies, the remaining children are drawn closer together by a secret surrounding the death. In a novel spanning more than 50 years, each member of the family, bound by both marriage and divorce,…

WELL SUITED Modern tailoring gives menswear-inspired essentials a feminine twist. VELVET CRUSH Toughen up a head-to-toe velvet look with a leather jacket in a rich merlot hue. REFINED RETRO Contemporary silhouettes keep this throwback look current. FALL FLORAL A darker palette gives these blooms a distinctly fall feel. NL More fall fashion trends at Nashville Lifestyles.com/ Entertainment…

“I think there’s a niche for this kind of design—pairing really great containers with really cool, low-maintenance plants that I’ve tested and know will survive.” There’s a succulent-covered rock wall at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Most don’t know it’s there, since it’s tucked away behind the Frist Learning Center, but Matt Cost can tell you just where to find it. Cost discovered the wall while working at Cheekwood as a gardener, and it’s been his favorite spot in Nashville ever since. Long before succulents—plants that store water in their roots, stems, or fleshy leaves—became commonplace, as evidenced by window displays at Anthropologie and bloggers’ Instagram feeds, Cost has been a fan. “They’re kind of architectural,” Cost says of the drought-tolerant plant, which includes cacti, aloe vera, and agave. Some grow in…

THE VISIONARIES Van Tucker and Libby Callaway Country music might have landed Nashville on the map, but it’s the city’s budding fashion scene that’s now garnering national attention. With more than 150 brands and Nashville-based designers calling Music City home, this creative class is thriving, and we have Van Tucker and Libby Callaway largely to thank. Tucker and Callaway connected in 2014, bonding over a mutual love of local fashion (both are Tennessee natives). While Nashville’s fashion industry was taking off, the pair noticed an integral aspect was missing: an organization to support and facilitate its growth. “I knew there were talented artists out there who weren’t being represented in the cultural conversation that the city was having,” Callaway recalls. “I think that’s where Libby and I really bonded,” Tucker…

BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY Battle Ground Academy is a kindergarten through twelfth grade independent school in Franklin, Tennessee. We are the oldest independent school in Williamson County with a proud history and exciting future. Our teachers engage their students in a creative, inquiry-based learning environment that values questions more than answers. In addition, we value the highly relational experiences within a school and emphasize the importance of community. Every BGA graduate is unique but carries an indelible experience that equips him or her not only for success in college, but also for living with integrity, courage, and compassion. FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY Franklin Road Academy is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade coeducational independent school offering a challenging educational experience in an inclusive Christian community. FRA offers 17 AP and 15 honors courses…

DR. DAVID ROACH, a local dental practice owner serving the community for more than 19 years, has cultivated a patient-centered practice with a highly qualified and compassionate team. Roach has created an environment where both the patient and his dental team enjoy spending time. He and his team make sure that all who come through the door receive exceptional care through painless dentistry using the latest technologies. You may even catch him singing Elvis to a nervous patient—his philosophy is that laughter always helps. Roach’s mission statement is: “Always working for the greater good of the patient, the practice, and the community.” He has lived this mission through the way he treats his patients, team members, and the local businesses and nonprofits he supports, including hosting his annual free day…

DR. MIRNA CALDWELL received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Her three years of additional pediatric dentistry specialty training was also completed at Tufts University/New England Medical Center. This additional three years of specialty training is what sets her apart from general or family dentists. She is an assistant clinical professor at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and the past president of the Tennessee Society of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Tennessee Dental Association. Hillsboro Pediatric Dentistry is committed to providing our young patients with the best possible dental care in a comfortable and inviting setting. Our office…

DR. JODY JONES is highly regarded for his cosmetic work and continues to be recognized year after year for his skill in this area. What many people don’t recognize is that his reputation in cosmetics is not just based on his ability to produce life-like veneers and crowns, but also the ability to integrate function and esthetics. Jones has also been the dentist of choice for many of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. He has been team dentist for the Nashville Predators, and the players’ families, for the past five years. Jody Jones, D.D.S., is a full-service dental practice on the coolest street in Nashville. You’ll find us conveniently located on Music Row, where memorable songs are born and artists are discovered and celebrated. We have built our…

DR. JAIME ROMERO is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, class of 2007, and completed his residency at Metro Health Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a major in the Tennessee Army National Guard and was previously deployed to Iraq, serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has an avid interest in aviation, and he has flown helicopters in the Army. Romero is easy to talk to and is very passionate about patient care. He and his entire staff will make you feel at ease and provide you with a caring and soothing environment to ensure your comfort. Romero and his wife, Eva Angelina, are both very involved in their community. They are currently volunteering their services to Hope Smiles, Interfaith Dental…

 “I come from a long line of Nikis,” Niki Gillian, owner of Momma Nik’s Cheesecake, laughs. “And we’ve always made cheesecake.” “My baking technique is very unusual. It’s unlike any I’ve ever seen in a recipe. I believe in a certain ratio of crust to filling.” A Florida-native of Greek heritage, Gillian learned her art at an early age, cooking alongside her mother. An only child, she was known as Little Niki; her mom as Big Niki. Big Niki’s cheesecake, which adheres to a multi-generation family recipe, always drew raves from friends and neighbors, far and wide. It wasn’t until after Gillian and her husband, Craig, moved to Tennessee that she took up her mother’s baking mantle. When their first child entered pre-school, Gillian started bringing the beloved confections to…

FROM TREES TO WHISKEY, IT’S AMBER TIME! Just as the color of the trees and our wardrobes shift into warmer, richer colors as we coast into fall, so should our cocktails. Say bye-bye to those gin and tonics and pull out your good bourbons, Tennessee whiskey and aged tequilas. It makes perfect sense that these beverages should be appreciated when foliage is at its finest, considering all three drinks benefit from aging in wood barrels. Think Gentleman Jack, charcoal-mellowed twice for extra smoothness. It’s the perfect segue into autumn. Or how about Herradura Reposado? It’s vanilla and butterscotch elements come from aging 11 months in American oak. Or consider something new. Brown-Forman’s Coopers’ Craft is the first new bourbon introduced by the company, which is all about brown spirits, in…

As a precursor to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Gordon Law Group and Babe Beauty Bar are teaming up to support a Middle Tennessee shelter for victims of domestic violence at their event, “Babes Creating Waves Against Domestic Violence.” This first-time fundraiser takes place September 15, and the hosts are asking guests to bring in gently used styling tools to Babe Beauty Bar in exchange for 20 percent off a styling service. The event will also include prize giveaways and a silent auction, with proceeds benefitting the shelter. Gordon Law Group attorney-at-law Robin J. Gordon says that collecting the tools in addition to the proceeds “get[s] right to the women” to boost their self-esteem. “When women are victims in this regard, they often leave the home with nothing but…

Helping creative professionals recharge with fresh inspiration, the 2016 Story gathering arrives at the CMA Theatre this month. Conference director and illusionist Harris III has centered this year’s conference on a quote by Walt Disney: “Because that’s what we storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again, and again, and again.” The nonprofit conference has invited speakers, like Nashville-based photographer Jeremy Cowart, Kid President creator Brad Montague, and singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, to do more than speak to attendees. “Story is fuel for the creative class,” says Harris III. “We’re choosing speakers that won’t just teach [attendees] something or just talk about their creative process, but [that] are going to inspire them by their work, their approach, the things that they’re doing.” (storygathering.  com)…

“I didn’t ever see exactly what I was going to be doing, but I’ve always believed in myself that if I kept pushing I’d be able to do anything. And it’s a funny thing: Sometimes I feel like I’m walking around in somebody else’s life.” Assembling the songs Amanda Shires did for her fifth album is impressive enough, but doing so while expecting her first child is downright awe-inspiring. On September 16, the singer and violinist releases My Piece of Land, a collection of songs inspired by the hope she witnessed with new life and fueled by the anxiety of her world about to turn upside down. Since the release of her last album, Down Fell the Doves, in 2013—the same year she was featured on her husband Jason Isbell’s…

JASON ALDEAN They Don’t Know If the popularity of Aldean’s first single, “Lights Come On” is any indication, his seventh studio album will surely be a chart topper. As reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, Aldean stealthily selects songs that play well with the crowd. The Broken Bow recording artist once again teams up with producer Michael Knox on all 15 tracks. ELISE DAVIS The Token Davis’s neo-countrysoul style leads listeners through relational crises of the modern female. It’s her fierce vulnerability set to distorted electric guitar and haunting organ that drives straight into the human condition. Davis has created a beautiful tension (“Penny,” “Pretty Girl”) that will likely hit harrowingly close to home. TATTLETALE SAINTS Tattletale Saints On their latest record, the New Zealand-born duo Cy Winstanley and Vanessa…

“Nobody wants to wear the same [thing]. You don’t have to fly to LA; you don’t have to go to New York or Dallas to find something unique and different. You can actually come to us.” Olia Zavozina is known for her timeless bridal gown designs, but she definitely has more up her sleeve than white dresses. The designer moved to Nashville from Siberia, Russia, at age 18 and started her career in fashion by selling ready-to-wear looks to shops in Green Hills. She began designing for brides after friends couldn’t find their ideal wedding dresses. “Nobody wants to wear the same [thing]. You don’t have to fly to LA; you don’t have to go to New York or Dallas to find something unique and different. You can actually come…

Starting a new school in Nashville is no small feat. There are bureaucratic obstacles to overcome. Buildings to secure. Parents to convince. But all school founders have one thing in common: They’ve survived years of planning, fundraising, and recruiting—a merciless task undertaken in order to make their dreams reality. And, if they make it—if children pour through their doors, ready to learn—that’s when the real work begins. Of all of the school founders in Nashville, perhaps none is more experienced than Jeremy Kane. Kane mortgaged his house to start Lead Academy, a charter middle school, in 2007 and founded Lead Academy High School, Metro’s first charter high school, in 2010. But it wasn’t an easy road. “From the superintendent blocking us from leasing space in empty school buildings, to [dealing…

BLUEGRASS ENDODONTICS prides itself in providing patient care at the highest level, making every effort to minimize anxiety and discomfort and making the patient’s experience as pleasant and peaceful as possible. “I think what sets us apart from other practices is the patient’s overall experience,” DR. RICHARD HORWAT says, “from the warm welcome you’ll receive from our front desk to our knowledgeable team of assistants.” Utilizing the most modern advancements in technology, we incorporate a dental operating microscope and digital office technology with every case. We are one of the few specialty practices that also utilizes CBCT (cone-beam computed tomography) radiographs. The CBCT, 3-D imaging technology, helps us to visualize and maneuver through unique anatomical variations and vague circumstances with the utmost precision. We are able to yield long-term success…

MIDDLE TENNESSEE PROSTHODONTICS partners Drs. James Allen and George Clayton are two of only seven nationally board certified prosthodontists in Tennessee. Both have extensive training, post-graduate teaching experience, and more than 50 years of patient-care experience (combined), providing state-of-the-art techniques and procedures for treating diverse and complex dental conditions to restore optimum function and aesthetics. In a caring and efficient manner, Allen and Clayton provide services to enhance your smile (veneers, teeth whitening, and other cosmetic dentistry), to restore your smile (crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures), and to maintain your unique smile. They, and their staff, are passionate about providing patients with choices which will produce the self-confidence that comes with a healthy, beautiful smile. Their office is conveniently located 1 1/2 miles off I-65, south of Nashville. CONGRATULATIONS to…

DR. J. HEATH BALCH, D.D.S., M.D.S., is a prosthodontist and owner of Brentwood Prosthodontics, PLLC, in Maryland Farms. Upon graduation from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 2006, Dr. Balch practiced as a general dentist in Cookeville, Tennessee, for three years and recognized that patients needed complex comprehensive dental care. This prompted him to leave private practice and pursue a full-time, three-year residency program in prosthodontics, with advanced training in restorative and implant dentistry. He received his certificate in prosthodontics and Master of Dental Science from University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 2012. Prosthodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. As a prosthodontist, Dr. Balch specializes in implant, esthetics, and restorative dentistry, with a focus on full-mouth reconstruction and full-arch…

DR. WALTER CHITWOOD began his practice in 1982 and has dedicated his career to providing the Middle Tennessee area with access to dental implant therapy. His focus has been to offer the highest level of care through cutting edge technology, continued research, and education. Having been in practice for more than 30 years, Chitwood has become an authority on implant therapy in the dental community and is nationally sought after for educational engagements. Chitwood enjoys applying years of experience and technology to his patients’ cases on an individualized basis. Regardless if a patient is missing one tooth, or all of their teeth, Chitwood is able to help them reach their dental health goals. He has helped thousands of patients regain their confidence and smile through implant reconstruction. Call or visit…

Long before you sit down to a platter of the aptly named animal nachos (chicken, carnitas, and steak, oh my!) or a smoked pineapple-pasilla margarita, you’ve recognized the signs that Bajo Sexto Taco Lounge is no ordinary taqueria. There are stacks of wood alongside the building for smoking and grilling meats and containers of assorted dried chiles on shelves at one end of the dining hall, destined for salsas and moles. Baskets form a line along the bar near a bin of housemade tortilla chips, crackly-fried and dusted with salt. An expansion of the Jonathan Waxman concept that first opened in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Charlotte Avenue lounge gives chef Kaelin Ulrich Trilling room to really cook. Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, the chef learned his…

Sisters Alexis and Britt Soler earned the reputation of being world-class bartenders at their first spot in East Nashville, No. 308, which they opened with Ben Clemons in 2010. When the time came to consider expanding, the Solers began to look for a space where they could execute their own vision. They discovered the former boiler room of the White Way Cleaners facility at the corner of Edgehill and Villa Place, and immediately they knew that they had found their new home. “As soon as I walked in, I fell in love,” Alexis recalls. “Lots of folks had looked at that space, and I’m so glad that no one else executed on that vision. It really is my dream bar.” With 60-foot-tall ceilings, an original chimney stack still in place,…

NASHVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 9–11TH Experience the best in authentic Greek food south of the Parthenon at the 29th annual Nashville Greek Festival. The Nashville Greek Festival offers a rich, multi-sensory experience of Greek hospitality and culture. Savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, and educational tours take place during the three day “glendi” (celebration). Visit nashvillegreekfestival.com . O BAG NEW TO THE MALL AT GREEN HILLS Get to know Italian accessories retailer, O bag. Design your own bag or watch, and mix-and-match for an extraordinarily fun and fashionable experience. Visit obagonline.com  for more information. NEWMAN DAILEY WIN A CELEBRATION VACATION Enter to win a 4-day, 3-night “Celebration Vacation” with Newman-Dailey Resort Properties at Sanctuary at Redfish on Highway 30A in Blue Mountain Beach. The luxury…

Age: 28 On coming home: “I always thought I’d have to live away to live somewhere cool or on the national-international map,” Williams says. “And then I sort of turned around, and my hometown was ‘it’ city.” Williams says Nashville also crept up on her as a place people went to experience joy. “I mean, I’ve always been proud to be from here, and having everyone else in on it is wonderful.” A winding road: After graduating from Harvard, Williams moved to the Mississippi Delta as an instructor with Teach for America. She earned a master’s in creative writing and then taught at West Virginia University before returning to teach at Fisk University this fall. It’s a good place to come home to, as Williams has deep roots around the…

Singer-songwriters Rory and Joey Feek started filming their lives on their Columbia, Tennessee, farm for innocent reasons—maybe a documentary on homesteading and community. But, when Joey died of cancer soon after their daughter was born with Down syndrome, Rory transitioned their story into something bigger with his wildly successful blog and, now, documentary. “As I look back at the footage, it is clear to me that he was filming a love story,” Aaron Carnahan, co-founder of Hickory Films and Rory’s manager, says. “What amazes me the most is that when things got difficult and Joey was diagnosed with cancer, they decided to leave the camera rolling.” The resulting documentary, To Joey, with Love, hits theaters on September 20. (tojoeywithlove.com)…

With her third single, “Peter Pan,” a clever country-pop hit about boys who never grow up and enchantment lost, rising star Kelsea Ballerini is living out a true-life fairytale. The Knoxville-area native is barely old enough to buy a glass of magic potion, yet she’s traveling in luxurious coaches, wearing the finest gowns, and gaining an allegiance of dedicated fans. “Peter Pan” has even put her in the history books, soaring into country radio’s top 10 and making Ballerini the only solo female artist to send each of her first three singles to that lofty list. And it didn’t need any pixie dust. “I think because it was such a good concept and title, everyone relates to that, whether you’ve been in a relationship with someone who can’t grow up,…

ENDODONTIST Treats pain dealing with infected tissue, blood vessels and nerves inside the tooth. Commonly performs root canals. GENERAL DENTIST Performs standard oral care, like cleaning and X-rays. ORTHODONTIST Aligns teeth and corrects bite using braces and other devices. ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON Removes impacted and wisdom teeth. Performs reconstructive jaw and dental implant surgeries. ORAL PATHOLOGIST Diagnoses oral diseases, like canker sores and oral cancer. PEDIATRIC DENTIST Specializes in children’s oral care and treatment. PERIODONTIST Diagnoses and treats gum, such as gingivitis, and bone disorders. PROSTHODONTIST Replaces teeth and gum tissue with artificial substitutes like dentures and crown work.…

At NASHVILLE ENDODONTICS, DR. CASEY NOBLE and his team pride themselves on providing their patients with the highest quality endodontic treatment available anywhere in a comfortable and caring environment. Using the latest techniques and technologies in microscopic and microsurgical root canal treatment, Noble is committed to helping his patients save their natural teeth for a lifetime. Dr. Noble graduated with distinction from the Indiana University School of Dentistry where he received numerous awards for his academic and clinical achievements and received his Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Noble is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, Tennessee Dental Association, Nashville Dental Society, Tennessee Academy of Endodontists, and Alabama Association of Endodontists, and he…

In the tradition of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the Vanderbilt Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics are dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care in support of oral health. Recognizing the importance of oral health in general health maintenance, especially during times of challenges to general health, the Vanderbilt oral health services provide a wide array of basic and specialized dental and surgical services through the entire patient spectrum from healthy to medically compromised. VANDERBILT DENTAL CLINIC provides a full range of diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services, ranging from fillings, crowns, implant restorations, and dentures to optimizing oral health prior to organ transplant, cancer therapy, or heart-valve replacement. Staffed by three full-time dental hygienists, the Dental Clinic is committed to oral health maintenance and disease prevention. The Vanderbilt dental team…

DR. JAMES BRATTEN graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1984. He was the recipient of the Senior Student Award and returned to practice in his hometown of Smyrna. In 1995, he received the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry and Mastership status in 2003. Only one percent of American dentists achieve Mastership. The practice is a general dentistry office offering most dental procedures that also includes porcelain veneers, laser esthetics, and all phases of preventive care. Bratten serves as a volunteer dentist for the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. The philosophy of the practice includes one-on-one interaction with each patient and treating everyone like a family member. Staff members have been with this practice for more than 20 years and…

DR. THOMAS NABORS attracts patients from all over Nashville, the state of Tennessee, and the United States for general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. He is one of fewer than 400 dentists in the United States to achieve accredited status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is a multi-year winner of the ACE Award of continuing dental education. His cosmetic dental work has won international awards judged by his peers. As a founder of the first dental salivary diagnostic laboratory in the U.S., Nabors educates and trains dentists and dental team members from around the world on the connection between oral heath and the total health issues of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and many other systemic diseases. He is an industry leader in the use of the latest research…

In her latest cookbook, American Cake: From Colonial Gingerbread to Classic Layer, the Stories and Recipes Behind More Than 125 of Our Best-Loved Cakes (Rodale), Nashville-based New York Times bestselling author Anne Byrn (The Cake Mix Doctor) goes deep into the history of this country’s fascination with the popular baked dessert. “I didn’t realize what a history buff I am, but, when I started digging and seeing the dots connect on these stories, it just made me want to go deeper,” she says. Another Nashville author, Alice Randall, originally encouraged her to take on the project. “It was an idea I could not shake,” Byrn says. From the story behind hummingbird cake to a mash-up of recipes for jam cake, Byrn offers up an enlightening collection that’s layered with both…

Garden Hoe 1 ounce Ford’s Gin 1 ounce fresh pineapple juice ½ ounce Falernum ¼ ounce Yellow Chartreuse ½ ounce fresh lime juice 1 arugula leaf Add all ingredients to a shaker full of ice. Shake vigorously, and strain into a Nick & Nora, or coupe, glass. Garnish with an arugula leaf. Holy Smokes 1 ounce Auchentoshan single malt Scotch whisky ¼ ounce Amaro Segesta 1-2 dashes Angostura bitters Soda water Lemon twist Spray of Laphroaig single malt whisky Build all ingredients in a rocks glass with large format ice cube(s). Top with soda water, and garnish with a lemon twist. Spray with a spritz of Laphroaig for aroma. NL Take a sip of September’s drink of the month at NashvilleLifestyles.com/Restaurants/Wine-Spirits…

September 16, 2015 AMERICANA HONORS & AWARDS SHOW, RYMAN AUDITORIUM Jim Lauderdale shook the house with the song “You Were Here” during last year’s Americana Honors & Awards. This year’s awards, the 15th annual, take place on September 21. (americanamusic.org) NL Exclusive interview with Jim on NashvilleLifestyles.com/ Entertainment 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.…