Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2015 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

Luke Bryan’s Pop-Up Set On November 1, a week before he packs up his Dirt Road Diary exhibit, Luke Bryan makes a special appearance at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s intimate CMA Theater. A short acoustic set will follow a moderated panel discussion; it’s free for museum members with a reservation. (countrymusichalloffame.org) 49th Annual CMA Awards Whether you’re watching it from Bridgestone Arena, a viewing party, or your couch, country music’s biggest night is a can’tmiss spectacle. Cohosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood kick off this year’s CMA Awards at 7 p.m. on November 4—and the fun continues with all-night-long afterparties. (cmaworld.com) Good People, Great Writers A new in-the-round series is taking over The Sutler on the first Monday of every month. Good People, Great Writers features three established…

CROWD SURF AT WORK ON THE WEB @cassiepetrey Some amazing pop tracks on the @carlyraejepsen record...and I’m happy to report they were very fun to watch live! #emotion #troubadour #carlyraejepsen @crowdsurf You know we couldn’t pass up on National #SelfieDay! Crowd Surf Nashville, here we go! @cassiepetrey Thunderstruck. #acdc @cassiepetrey Reliving @ backstreetboys Walk of Fame star ceremony via my iPhone photo gallery right now <3 @cassiepetrey Watching Miley KILLLLLL it. This Bangerz tour is so so so so so on point. @crowdsurf Step right up for the Grand Romantic...…

Newly opened in The Gulch, the neoclassic Pioneer Gentlemen’s Barbershop provides a male-centric atmosphere for the connoisseur of style and grooming. “What makes Pioneer so unique is the combination of our modern take on the classic barbershop and our focus on the customer experience,” says owner Tom Gaudreau. “From the moment [a customer] walks through the door to when they leave, they are treated like a king.” The stylists at Pioneer specialize in classic and contemporary cuts (but can whip up any ’do). Haircuts, straight razor shaves, color services, hair removal—they currently handle it all and are looking to expand their spa offerings down the road as well. The hot lather shave is a “seven-towel experience, including six hot towels and a cold towel,” says Gaudreau. “All Pioneer guests, regardless…

With Thanksgiving drawing near and Christmas just around the corner, eating out at restaurants while resisting the urge to overindulge can be tricky. But with a few simple tips, you needn’t be sidelined from your go-to spots. Here are some smart ways to order your favorite Nashville dishes. —Laura Lea Goldberg, holistic chef and owner of LL Balanced (llbalanced.com) 1. When it comes to appetizers, think beyond the salad and go for (healthy) fat. The obligatory plate of Bibb lettuce doesn’t exactly scream “treat yo’self,” so look for more decadent appetizers that center around lean, satiating fat. Fifty First Kitchen & Bar has two great options: the olive oil poached rock shrimp and marinated olives. 2. Go Paleo when you’re craving red meat. Don’t skip heavy proteins, but do ask…

Brandy Adams lives and shops by her own advice: “Be bold, be eccentric, but most of all be you.” Her gift of sourcing unique pieces has gained such a following that she recently opened a 1,200-square-foot studio for her home interiors business, Make + Model. For the past three years, Adams has been selling online through her website and hosting pop-up shops in her Nashville home. When lines grew out the door, she knew it was time to expand. Not interested in the commitment of a five-day-a-week retail shop, Adams has kept the concept of periodic openings to the public but also welcomes shopping by appointment anytime. “I love the thrill of the hunt and I want to keep that going for my customers,” Adams says. “By being open periodically,…

NOSHVILLE GREEN HILLS A menu packed with options, speedy service, and plenty of space for a big groups—this Green Hills institution fits the bill for quickly feeding a brood. (noshville.com) THE PFUNKY GRIDDLE Youngsters will enjoy getting in on the action by loading up the tabletop griddle with their own style of pancakes and French toast. Meanwhile, Mom and Dad get omelets done their way—and, even better, bottomless coffee. (thepfunkygriddle.com) PIED PIPER EATERY This colorful Inglewood haunt has one of the city’s best tot-sized selections on their kiddie breakfast menu—which means even the pickiest eaters will find something worth diving into. (piedpipereatery.com) NL For Nashville’s best brunch by neighborhood, visit NashvilleLifestyles.com/Restaurants.…

HOLIDAY AND HEYDAY The fourth quarter. End of year. There’s something magical about October, November and December. In sports, business and in life, it’s the last big push of the year. And while some folks grimace and moan about deadlines, pressure and workload, others wisely know this is the best time for camaraderie, teamwork, holiday joy, festivities AND success. It’s truly the time of year when work and personal life marry, and the results, if worked correctly, are tremendous. So go ahead and acknowledge your co-workers, business partners and their families. Let it be known we’re all in this together and for all the right reasons. Celebrate this fabulous season. Cheers! OLD FORESTER ALL-NIGHTER 1 tbsp. simple syrup5 dashes peach bitters1 apple slice, peeled1 pinch cinnamon21/2 oz. Old Forester bourbonIce…

If picking your way through antique stores to find that perfect vintage piece doesn’t suit your shopping style, consider hitting up the FOUND pop-up at the interiors studio 3 Marias from November 6 to 8. The event is a collaboration between interior designer Maggie Anthony and Brittney Forrister, an account executive and stylist. The two met when both of their homes were part of the 12 South home tour. For FOUND, both Forrister and Anthony have collected a selection of vintage clothing, furniture, and art, plus there will also be a few select local vendors—like Kendall Simmons, who will be selling various finds from her personal travels. (November 6 to 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 3 Marias, 400 Overbeck Ln., 615-581-2756; 3marias12south.com. For more details, search the hashtag…

It might be 25 years old, but Hydrogen Jukebox still feels relevant. Centered on the social and economic issues that America faced from the 1950s through the ’80s, the piece addresses rock ’n’ roll, drug use, the anti-war movement, religion, sex, and the threat of nuclear annihilation. This month, Nashville Opera is bringing the musical production to the Noah Liff Opera Center. Hydrogen Jukebox is a collaboration between composer Philip Glass and poet Allen Ginsberg, who met by chance in a New York City bookstore. Ginsberg pointed out a poem he had written, and Glass composed a piano piece to accompany it. In his composition notes, Glass wrote: “I so thoroughly enjoyed the collaboration that we soon began talking about expanding our performance into an evening-length, music-theater work. I remember…

We’re having a love affair with fringe this season. For more, turn the page 1. L George Designs leather Natalie necklace, $275 (Stacey Rhodes Boutique, 144 Franklin Rd., Ste. A, Brentwood, 615-221-9992; staceyrhodesboutique. com ) 2. Jonesy Wood Kim necklace, $314 (Emerson Grace, 2304 12th Ave. S., 615-454-6407; facebook. com/emersongrace  nashville) 3. Carden Avenue pearl tassel necklace, $425 (Emerson Grace) 4. Catherine Page tassel necklace, $196 (Stacey Rhodes Boutique) 5. Akola Project tassel necklaces, $48 each (K. McCarthy, 4100 Hillsboro Cir., 615-972-1696; kmccarthyfashion truck.com) 6. Halston Blue Zinnia tassel necklace in matte gray agate, $150 (Hemline, 4025 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 504, 615-298-9215; hemlinetn.com) 7. Love, Poppy black tassel necklace, $82 (Copper Penny, 7030 Executive Center Dr., Ste. 102, Brentwood,…

While the idea of flitting down to Charleston for a girls’ shopping trip often crosses our mind, a trio of longtime Brentwood residents decided that what Tennesseans really need is their own version of the South Carolina retailer Copper Penny. Known for its broad selection of women’s wear—from dresses and evening gear to denim and more casual looks—Copper Penny opened its business to franchise owners a few years back, giving Michelle, Gina (her mother), and Kristen (her sister-in-law) Tedder an opportunity they couldn’t resist. “We’d all shopped at the Charleston store for years and loved that it was a good mother-daughter shopping experience that had great crossover appeal,” says Michelle Tedder. Though none of the trio had retail experience, they’ve put specialties like PR, marketing, and hospitality backgrounds to good…

Barnsley Resort may just be celebrating its 15th birthday this year, but the history of the estate actually spans two centuries. An Englishman, Sir Godfrey Barnsley, came over to the Savannah waterfront at the age of 18 when he saw potential in America’s cotton industry; over time, he built an empire—and a fortune—for himself. He married a local woman named Julia Scarborough and began constructing the home of her dreams: an Italianate-style manor, originally called the Woodlands, in northern Georgia. She died in the 1840s before it was finished, but Barnsley persevered and completed it in her memory. The Civil War wreaked havoc on Barnsley’s buildings, but resident historian Clent Coker—who previously was a BMI songwriter and recording artist in Nashville—has spent the better part of the past 25 years…

M.L. ROSE GOOD MORNING BURGER Take an almost perfect burger made with local beef topped with bacon and cheddar. Now add a sunny-side-up egg. You can forget that “almost” part. (mlrose.com) TWO BITS BURGER Eight ounces of grilled Black Angus beef served on a brioche with Sweetwater cheddar cheese plus free Ms. Pac-Man games equals the ultimate lazy Sunday. (twobitsnashville.com) MAD DONNA’S BREAKFAST BURGER On weekends, this laid-back eatery adds bacon and an egg to their already popular half-pound Angus burger served on a bun from Provence to make sure that their East Nashville neighbors enjoy the most important meal of the day—or week. (maddonnas.com) THE VINE’S CHEESEBURGER The kitchen at The Vine grinds chuck, tenderloin, and rib eye in-house before adding Kumato tomato, baby romaine, sweet onions, pickle chips,…

The season for wild mushrooms is quickly waning, but you can now get your hands on locally sourced shiitakes thanks to the team behind Fiery Fungi. Owner and farmer Drake Schutt has been growing shiitakes in a 3,000-square-foot warehouse, set on his eight-acre property in Pelham, since 2013. Though he started out growing as many as 15 varieties, he’s found his niche with shiitakes, which are highly coveted—he sells them to a number of Nashville restaurants through the distributor Creation Gardens. “There’s more demand than we can keep up with,” Schutt admits, but he already has plans to expand the operation and will be doubling his weekly harvest this fall. To grow the mushrooms, he inoculates bags of sawdust; the mushrooms reach full size in just three months. And though…

COCHON BUTCHER 1120 4th Ave. N., 615-567-5887 cochonbutcher.com What to Order Head Cheese with Chow-Chow and Mustard, $6 Hot Boudin, $6 Marinated Brussels Sprouts, $6 Cochon Muffaletta, $12 Moroccan Spiced Lamb, $12 Le Pig Mac, $10 When Cochon opened in New Orleans in 2006—shortly after Hurricane Katrina and a levee-system failure ravaged the town—it was a symbol of hope for residents. They embraced it with wide-open arms—and so did everyone else who ate there, including The New York Times’ then-food critic, Frank Bruni, who in 2008 declared the Cajun outpost the third best restaurant in the country. He lauded chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski for their entire pig-centric menu, which he said was meant for “heartfelt feasting.” Ten years later, the Crescent City establishment and its offshoot, Cochon Butcher,…

I love November! Football season has gotten so interesting, the holidays are right around the corner, it’s my birthday month, and it is the month focused on giving thanks in so many ways. As we read this issue of Nashville Lifestyles and take in with awe that the Grand Ole Opry is celebrating 90 years, we’re also reading about the philanthropic spirit of this great city. So it’s with immense gratitude I can say I am from, and have almost always lived in, a city whose residents celebrate giving back daily. My gratitude continues to build as I look at my company, Parks Real Estate, and see how much this one company gives to Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Although not celebrating 90 years, Parks is celebrating 40 years of business…

PRIMA BRUNCH Prima in the heart of Nashville’s Gulch district will begin serving brunch November 15th. Prima celebrates contemporary American cuisine and is open six nights a week, with breathtaking surroundings in the main room as well as five private rooms for more intimate gatherings or business events. For menu and reservations, visit primanashville.com . BLISS HOME ’TIS THE SEASON FOR GIFT GIVING Visit Bliss Home to browse through our festive offerings, which are ideal for hostess gifts and everyone on your holiday list. Bliss Home has inspiring art and accessories arriving daily that are sure to make you everyone’s favorite gift-giver. Visit shopinbliss.com  for more information. DR. DELOZIER CUTTING-EDGE, GAME-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY BRINGS YOU YOUR BEST RESULTS. EVER. Dr. DeLozier is proud to introduce the…

In the business world, Hal Cato is one of Nashville’s most recognizable names, not to mention a relentless cheerleader for the city. For the past three decades, he’s oscillated between the private and nonprofit sectors; aside from having built an impressive career in health care, he served as CEO for Oasis Center for 10 years and founded Hands On Nashville. After selling his tech startup Zeumo—a platform that enables communication between hospitals and their physicians via phones and tablets—over the summer, Cato is diving right back into nonprofits as the newly minted CEO of the social enterprise Thistle Farms. Age: 50 Do-Gooder: The Nashville native has long been an advocate for the city’s youth, having helped start Alignment Nashville, the Nashville After Zone Alliance, the Youth Opportunity Center, and the…

The past few years of Vanessa Carlton’s life have been rife with material for some seriously introspective songwriting: She left New York City for the greener pastures of Nashville, got married to indie rocker John McCauley of Deer Tick, and earlier this year the couple welcomed their first child. But for her new album, Liberman, she abandoned the highly personal piano-pop that’s been her trademark since breaking out with the Grammy-nominated ballad “A Thousand Miles” over a decade ago. “I felt very vulnerable after my last album,” Carlton says of 2011’s bare-it-all Rabbits on the Run. “The pendulum is always swinging, right? [While writing Liberman] I was going into the other direction. Song-wise and structure-wise and lyrically, I wanted the record to feel like someplace else.” So, after writing the…

When a recording artist like Steven Tyler launches a new album or begins to tease a global tour, it can be easy to forget that there’s an entire team of strategists involved, steering every digital move. And that’s exactly what Cassie Petrey, cofounder of Crowd Surf—an innovative digital marketing agency focusing on organic, fan-driven initiatives—wants the public to think: that the artist is speaking directly to them. Petrey and Jade Driver were students at Middle Tennessee State University moonlighting as temps in Warner Music Nashville’s new media department when the idea to launch their own concept began to take shape. “It was the ideal situation: To be able to study music business and work in it at the same time was incredible,” Petrey says. “They really complemented each other well.…

1. Nicole Miller fuzzy knit sheath dress, $385 (Emmaline, 400 Main St., Franklin, 615-791-6205; emmalineboutique.com ) 2. Hobo Raine clutch in sterling, $168 (Stacey Rhodes Boutique, 144 Franklin Rd., Ste. A, Brentwood, 615-221-9992; staceyrhodesboutique.com ) 3. Steve Madden Fringly heels in taupe suede, $130 (Revv, 1815 21st Ave. S., 629-888-4711; shoprevv.com ) 4. Rebecca Taylor artisan fringe coat, $650 (Emmaline, 400 Main St., Franklin, 615-791-6205; emmalineboutique.com ) 5. Gucci Soho leather disco bag, $980 (Nordstrom, The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd., 615-850-6700; nordstrom.com ) 6. J.Crew pixie pants with leather tux stripe, $138 (J.Crew, The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd., 615-298-5722;…

There is nothing quite like the love one can feel for a pet—and local nonprofit Crossroads Campus puts that theory in motion on a daily basis. The Germantown pet store not only offers treats and grooming services for pets but also provides programming that pairs animals with troubled kids and young adults for much-needed companionship—and life-skill learning. “Our programs give at-risk young people the chance to care for homeless animals and to interact with individuals from throughout the community, including our volunteers, potential adopters, and store customers,” says Lisa Stetar, executive director of Crossroads. “These interactions benefit everyone involved and let compassion and mutual respect win out over stereotypes and misconceptions.” One of their newer initiatives is the Crossroads Pets Shop & Adopt program, which helps people aged 18 through…

Savannah Yarborough knew what she wanted to do from a young age. The Birmingham native graduated from high school a semester early to move cross-country and attend the Academy of Art in San Francisco. After two years, she got a call that would change her life: She was selected to be one of 18 design students at the prestigious Central Saint Martins art school. So she dropped everything and moved once again—this time across the Atlantic to London. “Saint Martins is a very creative school that’s not structured like American schools—it’s very much independent study,” Yarborough explains. “They basically give you a project brief and say, ‘See you in two weeks, and you need three finished outfits.’ You get out of it what you put into it. It’s self-taught with…

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt As Nashville booms, so does its need for basic services and supplies, like hospital beds. This winter, construction will begin on a $100 million, four-story expansion of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, which, as the region’s only freestanding pediatric facility, is our main provider of comprehensive care for sick children as well as a highly ranked national research facility and the largest recipient of federal funding for pediatric research in Tennessee. (While it became a freestanding institution in the 1970s, its roots reach back 90 years—it was founded by the Junior League for crippled children, primarily polio victims.) The children’s hospital has seen steady growth over the decades, including a 2012 addition of 33 beds. But the upcoming expansion,…

>> Then called the HILLSBORO THEATRE, what we now know as the Belcourt Theatre originally opened to screen silent movies. At the time, it was Nashville’s largest stage. The Hillsboro Theatre also served as the home of the Opry from 1934 to 1936. >> WSM (now 650-AM) aired its first broadcast on October 5, 1925, paving the airways to launch the Opry just two months later. >> Today, WAR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM is a downtown venue for the likes of Modest Mouse and Moon Taxi—but this granite and marble edifice was designed to honor the service of those who died in World War I. And because all Nashville roads lead to the Opry, War Memorial was the home of the Opry from 1939 to 1943.…

It’s rare for a perfectly well-performing restaurant to shutter when things are running smoothly. But that’s exactly what restaurateur Kelly Black did when he closed his Cool Springs location of Pie in the Sky—the revamp, called The Honeysuckle, opened in the spot near Cool Springs Galleria in August. In addition to updating the space into a casually upscale destination, Black provided something unique to this part of Franklin: a progressive Southern restaurant focusing on both dry-aged steaks and a stellar oyster bar. The vibe is Tennessee brasserie, with reclaimed wood, exposed beams, tufted leather banquettes, and a mirror behind the bar, plus a stately looking oyster bar where the daily selection of bivalves is set out on an ice-covered display. Chef Josh Weekley (formerly at 360 Bistro) mans the kitchen…

While the origin of the Bloody Mary may still be a matter of debate—some say it was born in Paris at the Ritz hotel’s Hemingway Bar, while others believe it was invented in Manhattan as a hangover helper for comedian George Jesselthere’s no question that the combination of tomato juice and vodka has become an essential eye-opener for generations of brunch-goers and tailgaters. After all, there’s nothing like a spicy jolt of tangy tomato to kick off a festive bout of day drinking. In addition to the classic V8-and-vodka combination, there’s a vast multitude of specialty recipes for the Bloody Mary that encourage bartenders and home mixologists to develop their own versions of the bracing beverage. Traditional add-ins include Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, and clam juice to add…

AT TRATTORIA IL MULINO Nashville Lifestyles celebrated the TOP DENTISTS featured in its September issue with a reception at TRATTORIA IL MULINO in downtown Nashville. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres with wine pairings while mingling with their peers.…