Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2022 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

With its flashy new skyscrapers, big name business transplants, and near-constant attention from a fascinated national media, Nashville’s huge development over the last decade has been impressive. But the growth came at a cost: Key pieces of Nashville’s charm have been lost along the way. The locally-owned music venues, record stores, and the like, which have long been a vibrant and vital part of the community, barely survived the pandemic, emerging just to battle new corporate competition. Two years after COVID-19 signaled the beginning of the independent end times, the final straw for the local music scene may actually be Nashville’s real estate boom. Locals got the sad news that the Mercy Lounge complex will leave Cannery Row in May, ending 20 years of shows that featured everyone from one-gig…

The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean the season of giving should come to an end. As an organization that continues to give all year long, Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee’s Stars for Wishes gala returns to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for its ninth year. Emceed by local wish kids, this annual fundraiser is sure to be an amazing night benefitting an even more amazing cause. The Stars for Wishes gala will be held on Jan. 22, featuring a lineup of some of the best food, entertainment, and more that Music City has to offer. The evening includes outstanding performances by Connor McCutcheon along with another yet-to-be announced musical guest, a silent auction filled with plenty of exciting items, and a menu created by Top Chef…

It all started with a t-shirt: the desire to create a perfect version of this all-American staple. In 2013, this desire prompted neighbors Sasha Koehn and Erik Allen Ford to set up shop in a 350 square foot California garage and launch their digitally native menswear brand, Buck Mason. Since its humble beginnings, Buck Mason has amassed a loyal following, expanded to offer both men’s and women’s apparel, and opened retail stores in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. Now, with the opening of the brand’s first Tennessee location, Nashvillians can shop Buck Mason’s full collection of modern classics at its 12 South brick-and-mortar locale. Always passionate about essentials, Buck Mason first began by selling boxes of third-party jeans and tees packaged together—six wardrobe essentials for $250. The venture…

DRUSIE & DARR 231 6th Ave. N 615-244-3121 thehermitagehotel.com What to order: Ahi Tuna Tartare, $24 Celeriac Katsu, $24 Warm Shrimp, $24 Fried Organic Chicken, $34 Maine Lobster, $68 A premier Nashville landmark, the Hermitage Hotel is treasured for many things: its Beaux-Arts architecture—a step inside the opulent, meticulously restored lobby is always a revelation; its role in history—in particular as epicenter of the women’s suffrage movement when Tennessee became the key to the 19th Amendment ratification; and its commitment to sustainability—through its longstanding partnership with the Land Trust of Tennessee and its cultivation of hyper-local produce at Glen Leven. Long-acclaimed for the hotel’s gold standard of service, the owners and team have also been looking forward: How could they enliven the 113-year-old establishment with 21st century modernity, while preserving…

For kids and adults, tourists and locals, The Goo Goo Shop on Lower Broadway has always been a must-visit destination. Open the door to the home of America’s First Combination Candy and you’re awash in its sweet aromatics. Inside, you could buy those delectable chocolate-encased clusters or other Goo Goo merchandise, take a candy-making class, and get your picture taken in front of the famed Goo Goo wall. Yet Beth Sachan, Goo Goo’s VP of Sales and Marketing, and Laurie Spradley, VP of Operations and Brand Development, saw the opportunity to offer even more. As in, more history, more creativity, more hands-on experience. Simply put: More fun. Pre-pandemic, the two women travelled the country, touring different chocolate and candy factories, such as Hershey’s in Pennsylvania. This helped them solidify their…

On Saturday, December 11, Nashville Lifestyles hosted its Brunch & Bloodys event at Thompson Nashville. Attendees sampled delicious brunch bites from some of Nashville’s most popular restaurants while enjoying Bloody Marys and live music. At the end of the event, guests turned in their ballots and voted for their favorite brunch bite. Stateside Kitchen was crowned this year’s winner. Participating restaurants included Party Fowl, Marsh House, Anzie Blue, JWB Grill, Commons Club, Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Another Broken Egg, The Gumbo Bros, Jasper’s, Shep’s Deli, Stateside Kitchen, Zeppelin, and Sunda New Asian. In addition to sampling brunch bites, attendees also had the chance to garnish their own Bloody Mary made with Reyka Vodka and Walker’s Southern Bloody Mary Mix at the Bloody Mary bar. While guests enjoyed brunch bites…

6-23 DISNEY’S THE LION KING HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC welcomes one of the world’s most beloved musicals: Disney’s The Lion King. The winner of six Tony Awards, this renowned production brings to life a story of hope and adventure, paired with stunning visuals and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music. (TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall; times vary; tpac.org) 1-9 DANCING THROUGH DIMENSIONS Christmas may be over, but the festive fun doesn’t have to end. W Nashville invites locals and guests alike to an unforgettable holiday experience, “Dancing Through Dimensions,” in which the hotel’s Living Room bar and terrace are transformed into a winter wonderland. Sip themed cocktails (benefitting OZ Arts) while enjoying a series of neo-classical ballet performances each Saturday, providing a modern twist on Swan Lake as ballerinas…

KEB’ MO’ GOOD TO BE Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’ connects country roads to the Compton streets on Good to Be, looking to his South L.A. birthplace for inspiration. The album draws on themes of resilience and community, with Vince Gill, Darius Rucker, Old Crow Medicine Show and more contributing to another blues-and-soul gem. (Available January 21.) BRENT COBB AND NOW, LET’S TURN TO PAGE … Brent Cobb bows his head in Southern-rocking prayer for his first gospel album, a passion project carpe diem’d after a near-disastrous car wreck in 2020. Fusing nine spirituals with long haired country-boy swagger, Cobb captures the central place worship tunes hold in music of all kinds. (Available January 28.) DREW & ELLIE HOLCOMB COMING HOME: A COLLECTION OF SONGS Although they first met as bandmates,…

They say the devil is in the details, and Justin Davis left no details unturned in the approximately 8,000-square foot custom luxury home that he recently built in the historic overlay of Franklin. He said it was the entire team effort and meticulous attention to detail that resulted in a spectacular home. “The homeowner was very involved. The architect was very involved. The interior designer was very involved. Of course, my team was as well, so I’m proud of that collaboration,” said Davis, founder and president of Davis Properties. “There wasn’t one detail that wasn’t discussed and thoroughly reviewed, which I think made the home special.” Davis, a second-generation custom home builder from Nashville, said the details of the entryway are particularly stunning. Large, mahogany front double doors open up…

With every new year comes the desire to reinvent ourselves. Turning that new page of the calendar signifies a fresh start, and what better time to make some positive, healthy changes? But as easy as New Year’s resolutions are to make, they are just as easy to break. Specifically, when it comes to fitness. Although there are plenty of physical and mental incentives to embark on a fitness routine that helps you feel as great as you look, as the months roll on it becomes increasingly challenging to keep up those fitness resolutions if they feel like a chore. That’s why we’ve rounded up four ways to work out that will help you break a sweat while having a blast. Whatever your interest or experience level, we’ve got you covered…