Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2016 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

“[Nashville’s literary community’s] support is invaluable, and that is the reason that authors continue to love to come to this event after 28 years.” The annual Southern Festival of Books unites 25,000 librophiles with 250 authors for a weekend that celebrates all kinds of literature. “Our goal is for anyone to come out to the festival and find a session that is interesting to them,” Serenity Gerbman, director of literature and language programs for Humanities Tennessee, says. “Fiction, non-fiction, mystery, poetry, food, travel, children’s, and young adult authors are all represented. They range from superstar celebrities, like Cat Cora, the first female Iron Chef, to beloved literary authors, such as Curtis Sittenfeld.” Some other notable authors who will be at this year’s event include Megan Abbott, Gayle Forman, John Hart,…

Third Man Books Jack White, international rockstar, Nashville legend, and co-founder of Third Man Records, is now helping grow Nashville’s literary scene through Third Man Books, the book-publishing arm of Third Man Records. In 2014, following the release of two photography books, Third Man was ready to take their publishing efforts to the next level. So, when Chet Weise, host of local poetry reading series “Poetry Sucks!,” reached out to Ben Swank, a Third Man co-founder, about creating an anthology, Swank not only wanted to be a part of the project, but he also wanted Third Man to publish it. Language Lessons: Volume I became the imprint’s first commercially available publication. It also landed Weise the job as chief editor of Third Man Books. “We figured that starting with poetry…

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“My classically modern, conservatively bold tailoring is just right for Nashville now.” The first thing you picture when we say “Nashville chic” may be distressed jeans or that “y’all” on your t-shirt, or perhaps even a tee adorned with bourbon in a Mason jar. Try this instead: a sleek business jacket cut from rich Italian wool or velvet, tailored to fit perfectly; glamorous six-fold neckties in hard-to-find silk and cashmere; or dress shirts with hand-sewn collars and cuffs. To Don Merriman, of local clothing brand Dorien Gray, “Nashville chic” should mean the latter list of characteristics, with flawless English tailoring and grown-up, modern style. He knows Nashville. A graduate of Whites Creek High School, Merriman spent his childhood watching his mother—a buyer for Castner Knott, a locally based department store—design…

With football season in full swing, our tailgate game is getting stronger with each kickoff. But we’re always up for testing out new dishes, which is why, this month, we turned to the aptly named TailGate Beer, where their “fancy” baked wings have been on the menu since the beginning of the year. “Breweries usually get labeled as either having great beer and terrible food, or it’s the other way around. But we think you can do both,” owner and founder Welsey Keegan says. The brewery bakes its wings, rather than frying them, and kicks up the heat by giving them a final toss in Sriracha. Keegan, meanwhile, has perfected his own at-home recipe for wings—and, naturally, he uses beer in the sauce. “The Grapefruit IPA gives the liquid base…

Since opening in Bellevue in 1991, and then reopening on White Bridge Road in 2008, Porta Via Ristorante e Bar has been a staple for Belle Meaders in search of traditional, red-sauce pasta dishes. But, after going through the paces of becoming certified by the Naples, Italy-based L’Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN), which doles out designations to restaurants that adhere to strict pizza-making guidelines, the restaurant stopped taking the rigorous codes seriously. Until, that is, a diner reported back to the VPN, calling Porta Via out on their lack of standards. So, this summer, the restaurant took bold steps to get back to the arduous standards, while also undergoing a cosmetic makeover. With a revamped look and now a strict adherence to pizza-making traditions, as well as a new sous…

Blanco Margarita 2 ounces Código 1530 Blanco 1 ounce fresh lime juice 1/ 2 ounce agave nectar Shake ingredients in a shaker filled with ice Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice Garnish with a lime. Blanco Paloma 2 ounces Código 1530 Blanco Squeeze of lime 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice 4 ounces club soda In a shaker filled with ice, add tequila, squeeze of lime, and splash of fresh grapefruit juice. Shake and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice, and top with club soda. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit. Añejo Old Fashioned Slice of orange 2 ounces Código 1530 Añejo 2 dashes simple syrup 2 dashes bitters In an Old Fashioned or rocks glass, muddle the orange. Add simple syrup, bitters, tequila, and an ice…

CHRISTEN CLEMINS Photographer Christen Clemins is a local freelance photographer who specializes in food and drink photography and regularly shoots our cocktail features (see page 132). She fell in love with food while growing up in a Southern, soul food family. Her passion for the edible arts grew when she married Aaron Clemins in 2005 (who cooks for a living at City House in Germantown). Her dad was a photographer, and she loved hanging out in the dark room and watching film develop into memories. It was inevitable that her two passions would meet. Having visited spots all over town capturing food and drink images, Clemins is also a pro at eating and drinking out. Her picks? Either City House, where she’ll order the Winky, or Bastion for a beverage…

For the 12th year, the Nashville Public Education Foundation (NPEF) will honor outstanding alumni and other local leaders affiliated with the Nashville public school system with its annual Hall of Fame luncheon. Each year, the foundation doles out the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award—this year, it will go to Renata Soto, co-founder and executive director of Conexión Américas—and the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This year, they’ve added the Inspiring Innovation Award, which recognizes a teacher, initiative, or school that exemplifies NPEF’s commitment to bringing bold, innovative strategies to Metro public schools. “You really need to have some concept of innovation,” NPEF board member and luncheon chair David Williams says about the addition of this new award. “What’s new? What’s out of the box?” The luncheon will also feature Grammy-award winning…

A drunk driving accident forever changed the course of Blake McMeans’ life. Once a top-ranked high school tennis player, McMeans survived the self-induced accident and has gone on to turn the tragedy into an opportunity to educate youth about the dangers of drinking and driving. The Blake McMeans Foundation is now supported every year by the fundraising event, An Evening of Promise, which takes place at City Winery this month. Songwriters, led by The Caines, will take the stage at the event, which will also include cocktails, dinner, and a live auction. Proceeds will go to the Blake McMeans Foundation, which gives out scholarships and also supports McMeans’ own educational programs. (October 6, City Winery. blakemcmeans.com)…

His songs have been recorded by everyone from Aretha Franklin and Alison Krauss to Elvis Costello and George Strait. He’s a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. He’s been a staple of the country music scene since the 1950s. Known to friends and fans as Whisperin’ Bill, Bill Anderson looks back on a career spanning seven decades and lifts the curtain on the Music City few have ever really gotten to see.…

“I’ve always had this desire to help kids and instill confidence and love and hope back into them.” If design is the highest form of creative expression, then its components make all of the difference. For Kate Brown, founder and designer of Morton & Mabel, creating a minimalistic clothing line for children relies most heavily on one component: applied purpose. With two children, Chandler Mabel (3) and Sebastian (6), Brown conceived her idea for Morton & Mabel using relevancy from her life—making items that allow the kids to speak louder than the clothes. “To do minimal well, you have to be intentional,” she says. “There’s a design purpose there, and I feel that our pieces are just incredibly intentional.” Mabel, after her daughter, is the design aspect of the company:…

“It’s very important to me that I know how my products are produced, both in terms of impact on the environment and labor conditions.” Growing up in Kansas, Ashley Meier was raised by a father who was an entrepreneur and a mother who was a decorator. “She was the artistic one,” Meier says. It seems only fitting, then, that Meier combined traits from both gene pools into her professional life. Fulfilling both the business and creative sides of Meier’s brain, Ashley Meier Fine Linens and Interiors was born. Located on Bandywood Drive in Green Hills, the store opened in February 2016. It offers customers a light and airy retreat from the world, complete with whitewashed pine floors. The mainstay of the store are its linen bedding, custom-made pillows, and towels.…

Now that the stream of farm-to-table restaurant openings has slowed to a trickle, the city’s next hot dining trend seems to be steakhouses. After decades of favorites (such as Sperry’s, Jimmy Kelly’s, Morton’s, Ruth’s Chris, Kayne Prime, and Fleming’s) ruling the category, Nashville now has Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, a high-end version that is raising the bar. Set at the corner of 4th Avenue and Union, this is the fifth in a chain of upscale restaurants based in Cincinnati and run by longtime restaurateur, and namesake, Jeff Ruby. He’s earned a reputation for his fierce dedication to the total dining experience. The lavish environs of the Nashville outpost include a soaring lobby (the building was once a bank) that has been converted to an opulent cocktail lounge. There’s a stage behind…

LET THE WHISKEY FLOW! What is more American than fall? Among other things, autumn ushers in Friday Night Lights, enticing kaleidoscopes of color courtesy of our mighty oaks, maples and poplars as well as cool, crisp weather that begs for a bonfire. The spirit of America is in full bloom come fall—as is our taste for good whiskey. Ask anyone around the world what they consider the spirit of the United States, and more often than not, you’ll hear, “Jack Daniel’s.” In fact, Jack Daniel’s is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this fall. With that in mind, we recommend a toast to our favorite season with a smooth sip of Old No. 7, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel or any of the fine members of the JD family. And if…

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Dr. David Rosen did not end up at O’More College of Design in Franklin by accident; he saw an opportunity in the school and in the region for a program that sorely needed developing. Rosen, the college’s president, has been on staff for little more than one year. Yet, since his arrival in 2015, he has brought about tremendous change, insight, and, soon, a new architecture program. “I saw that Middle Tennessee had incredible growth and had no first-professional degree in architecture to help it,” he says. “I also noticed that [there was] no industrial design degree in the state. And, if you want to have an engine for creating new products and processes that can be spun into businesses, you need industrial design.” (omorecollege.edu) Age: “60-ish” One purpose: Before…

BRENT COBB Shine on Rainy Day Cobb creates songs that are trusty and familiar, like the small town he sings about in “South of Atlanta.” Recorded live in Nashville with producer (and cousin) Dave Cobb, his major label debut is filled with gems of hope. Within the tension between city and country life, he creates a refuge in both. JOSH FARROW Trouble Walk With Me It’s roots, rhythm, and blues that impress on Farrow’s self-funded project. At first listen, the melodic funk on “Time (Ain’t No Friend of Mine)” would conjure up a Black Keys record. Add in snappy organ solos, gospel vibes from the McCrary Sisters, and Farrow’s raspy vocals for a multi-dimensional debut. AARON LEE TASJAN Silver Tears East Nashville’s Aaron Lee Tasjan drops his fourth full-length record…

“Our goal is to create a virtual salon and spa that truly empowers professionals to be entrepreneurs.” Convenience is key with Belle, a new-to-Nashville business that brings health and beauty to you at home, at work, or wherever else you might need it. With nine major categories to choose from, Belle offers an array of services, from personal training and yoga to spray tans, blowouts, manicures, and more. Perhaps more important than convenience, though, is Belle’s focus on its network of professionals. “Our goal is to create a virtual salon and spa that truly empowers professionals to be entrepreneurs,” Belle founder Armand Lauzon explains. Belle automates every aspect of running a business—marketing, booking, scheduling, communication, and payment—so its professionals have more time to focus on their craft. “We’re really aiming…

Restaurateurs Mike and Taylor Monen hadn’t planned on a second location for their artful mashup of bar, eatery, and grownup playground in Chattanooga, known there as Clyde’s on Main. But the size and retro-industrial vibe of the old plumbing supply building in Nashville’s Midtown was a natural locale for their concept. At Clyde’s on Church, patrons have more than a hang for craft beers and savvy cocktails, although the cushy leather sofas and coffee tables could easily become your home away from home. But the Monens designed the place for games of active play, with areas of the 7,500-square-foot building devoted to foosball, shuffleboard, and ping-pong. The foremost characteristic of the place is the dedication to inspired pub grub that goes beyond the predictable line-up of burgers, wings, and nachos.…

Young entrepreneurs Patrick Dillingham and Sean Koffel didn’t take long to establish their reputation in the world of spirits. Since launching American Born Moonshine in 2013, the dynamic duo has grown the brand into a national powerhouse—they recently sold it to Milestone Brands LLC, a premium spirits company based in Austin, Texas, and now work alongside Milestone to continue touting the brand. Meanwhile, they’re also launching a new line of products with Código 1530 Tequila. Unlike other tequilas, which enter the U.S. market strictly through a distribution deal with a Mexican manufacturer, Código 1530 is a true partnership between Koffel and Dillingham and a small, family-owned tequileria in the tiny town of Amatitán near Guadalajara. Five generations have taken advantage of the volcanic soils of the region to grow agave…

AT THE SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER Nashville Lifestyles’’ 2016 WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON was held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center to honor the women featured in the August issue. Guests enjoyed a panel with the featured women, lunch from FLAVOR CATERING, and a style show introducing looks by OLIA ZAVOZINA. This year’s keynote speaker was DR. RHEA SEDDON, one of the first female astronauts. Sponsors DR. DANIEL HATEF, FLOOR & DECOR, AVENUE BANK, KORBEL, TRAVELLINK, PURE ORGANIC SALON, THE MALL AT GREEN HILLS, THE WELL COIFFED CLOSET, TESLA, and THE WESTIN NASHVILLE made the special day possible. AT THE VALENTINE Nashville Lifestyles hosted the 2016 BARTENDER BASH with OLD FORESTER bourbon and COOPERS’ CRAFT at THE VALENTINE NASHVILLE. Guests were able to sample cocktails from 1808 GRILLE, BARLINES, CHAUHAN ALE &…