Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2022 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

Nashville resident Marissa R. Moss has shared countless stories with the world throughout her extensive career. The award-winning journalist has written for outlets including Rolling Stone, NPR, and Billboard to name a few, and has covered the topic of gender inequality on the country airwaves through her work. Now, with the release of her book Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success Story They Were Never Supposed to Be, Moss tells a story that not only impacts the Nashville music scene, but addresses the country music industry at large. An inside story of the last 20 years in country music through the lens of Maren Morris, Mickey Guyton, and Kacey Musgraves, the book examines their peers and inspirations, paths to stardom, and how they, along with…

“The real estate business is one where too many bad agents exist, but Gabriela Lira will replenish your faith in everything that is right about this industry. She is meticulously scrupulous, acutely sensitive to market forces, and—best of all—she has the enviable skill of being able to candidly tell her clients what they need to know, rather than what they want to hear. Truly, hiring Gabriela has been one of the best economic decisions my family has ever made.” With more than a decade of experience in Nashville’s real estate market, Gabriela Lira has earned her spot in the Top 1% of real estate agents in Middle Tennessee. In 2020 and 2021, Greater Nashville Realtors awarded Gabriela with the Diamond Elite Award, and she is ranked #7 in small teams…

Dr. Mckinnon Forbes uses his extensive experience to provide the highest level of dental care in a gentle, compassionate manner and is an expert in smile transformations. He is a fourth-generation dentist and his background includes an undergraduate degree from Clemson University followed by receiving his dental degree from the prestigious Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in Stony Brook, New York. He also served our country in the U.S. Army for eight years, four of those serving as a military dentist. Further, Dr. Forbes has studied under some powerful mentors in implant and prosthetic treatments and because of his commitment to improved care for TMJ patients, he is actively a part of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). Dr. Forbes has been married to his lovely…

As a husband, father, grandfather and small business owner, Tom understands the complexity of the insurance nuances that we all face daily. Tom loves helping individuals, families, self-employed and small businesses in Middle Tennessee navigate through the many facets of their insurance needs including medical, dental, vision, critical illness, disability, accident, long-term care, wellness, Life, supplemental, Medicare and small groups. As a well-versed and seasoned broker for over 14 years, Tom personally meets with his clients, listens to their needs, and provides objective guidance and customized solutions that best fit within their budget. Tom and Health Markets offers you quality, affordable insurance you’re looking for. His commitment is to his clients for BOTH their health and financial well-being. Insurance can be a dauting task and Tom is here to help…

Being a member of the Nashville real estate industry is more than just helping people buy and sell homes. For Suzanne, it Is a commitment to exceptional service to her clients & leadership in the Nashville community. “The greatest responsibility we have as Realtors is to protect and facilitate home ownership for our clients.” Serving as a Tennessee Realtors Political Coordinator and as a member of the state’s Diversity & Inclusion committee, Suzanne has married two great passions...real estate and government affairs. “So much of what we do is managing the daily details of a transaction, but the bigger picture of what it means to own property is always playing in the background.” Why is this so important to her? “My hope is that the dream of home ownership is…

Jon Howard, bar director for Audrey, June, and The Continental, likens the crafting of a cocktail to telling a story. When he conceives of a drink, it’s not just the combination of spirits and flavor enhancements that comes to mind. He envisions the big picture in full detail. Setting. History. Inspiration. Technique. Vessel. Flourishes. Presentation. All of these elements merge to give his guests an enjoyable cocktail from first to last sip. For the past several months, challenged by creating four distinct bar programs for chef Sean Brock’s concepts, Howard has been immersed in the world of cocktails and stories. It’s been an odyssey for the Alabama native, who has been in hospitality since his teens. Jon Howard shares his story. Tell us how you got started behind the bar.…

On Wednesday, March 16, guests mixed and mingled at our annual SWIG Cocktail Competition. Nashville’s top bartenders came together to compete for best craft cocktails made with Old Dominick Gin and Huling Station Straight Bourbon, and the festive crowd voted for their favorites in each spirit category! Participating bartenders included those from AVO, Bourbon Steak, City Winery, EG & MC, Jane’s Hideaway, Jasper’s, lou/na, Red Phone Booth, Sambuca, and Sinema. While sipping cocktails, guests listened to tunes from DJ extraordinaire Alanna Royale, snacked on delicious bites from City Winery, and made Photo Booth memories with Nashville Smile Bar. THE WINNER After two hours of sampling each cocktail creation, EG & MC was determined the winner for both the gin AND bourbon category. Their cocktails included: • A Bourbon for Bullock: Huling…

Spring is in full effect, which means it’s the perfect time to revamp your wardrobe and add a dash of seasonal sartorial sass. And to make sure you’re pulling the right pieces for the moment, we reached out to an expert: celebrity stylist Krista Roser. Roser, who splits her time between Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles, has dressed some of the biggest names in entertainment, including FGL (and their stylish wives), Ryan Hurd, Cassadee Pope, Brooke Eden, Priscilla Block, and more, so she was the perfect guest editor to take on the assignment. We asked Roser to weigh in on her favorite trends for spring, and take note: many of these can carry into other seasons or remain go-tos in your closet for years to come. (kristaroser.com) Platform Shoes…

EDGEHILL VILLAGE Edgehill, one of our city’s rapidly evolving neighborhoods, is situated just blocks away from historic Music Row—the heart and soul of our entertainment industry where the recording studios that produce some of the world’s greatest hits blend in seamlessly with the surrounding residential community. That same charm carries over into Edgehill, a quaint neighborhood relatively small in size but bursting with modern personality and historic charm. Local hotspots like Old Glory, located in what was once the boiler room for one of Nashville’s largest steam cleaning facilities, White Way Cleaners, encompasses the eclectic persona that Edgehill exudes. The bar features the original electrical boxes, coal hopper, and smokestack that were used in the 1920’s to create an environment unlike anywhere else in town. Barcelona Wine Bar is another…

As a seasoned top producer in the luxury real estate market, Sarah Beth Litzenberg is focused on providing a superior level of professionalism that her buyer/seller clients admire and respect. She offers the best of cutting-edge technology and stays current with market trends and community development. Sarah Beth brings a solid, trustworthy representation with her 16+ years of experience and strong negotiation skills. She provides excellent customer service with a genuine desire to assist both seller/buyer clients to achieve their goals. An Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Sarah Beth seeks to understand the customers’ unique preferences, needs, budget, and lifestyle. She meticulously listens to her clients to gain a clearer perspective of one’s needs and objectives then diligently researches for that perfect match. As an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), and an…

Married couple Brooke and Brice Gilliam aren’t your average home renovation team. First off, they built their Nashville-based business while simultaneously working full-time jobs—Brooke as a pharmaceutical rep and Brice as an orthodontist. Next, there’s their inspiring gender role swap: Brooke is the builder and Brice is the designer. And did we mention they’re both self-taught? As if that wasn’t enough, their talent and reputation for creating beautiful spaces together caught the attention of none other than Chip and Joanna Gaines, and in 2021 season one of their own design show, Making Modern  with Brooke and Brice, aired on the Gaines’ Magnolia Network. But unlike their bosses, the Gilliams are quick to point out they don’t flip houses—instead, they customize homes so that their owners fall in love with them…

Jasmine Sweet @JasmineKatrina What has surprised you about motherhood? The level of strength that moms operate on to take care of ourselves and our families. We show up and deliver on every front no matter the circumstances—sick, tired, etc. It’s one of those things where you think you can’t, but your superpower is you can, and you did when it’s all said and done. What’s one thing you love about motherhood? I love the opportunity to laugh and to learn. I’ve never laughed so much in my life at myself—at figuring things out and at my daughter, who’s laughing with me (and at me, I’m sure). Either way, we laugh and cry and evoke all the emotions together, and it is the most beautiful experience of my life. What’s one…

Meet Pixie the Papillon, our 2022 Cutest Pet Photo Contest winner! With 90 entries, the almost two-year-old pup emerged from the competition as top dog. For owners Angela and Chas Miller, the power of Pixie is nothing new. In fact, they felt it from the moment she joined their family. “I had lost my soul dog, Precious, in October of 2020,” says Angela. “She was about to turn fifteen years old. Around that time my husband found Pixie through Facebook from a breeder in Mississippi. She truly came into my life at a time when I needed her most.” Not only was Pixie the perfect pal to add to the Miller family, but she just might be Nashville’s most fashionable dog, too. From doggie couture dresses to stunner shades, Pixie…

In the spring of 2021, Harding Academy launched a national search for a Director of Community Engagement. After an extensive search, Jasmin Hopkins was selected. As the Director of Community Engagement, Jasmin frames the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Harding Academy, while leveraging her expertise to further amplify the leadership and community engagement programming at the school. Jasmin holds a Masters of Arts in Education from Trevecca Nazarene University, a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Fisk University, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Fisk University. She began her educational career in Metro Nashville Public Schools as a certified K-6 classroom teacher. Jasmin later served as a grade level and department Chairperson and as a Behavior Interventionist in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. Jasmin also…

Steven Bengelsdorf, MD is a board-certified surgeon with over 25 years experience. He is the founder and owner of Franklin Skin and Laser, a physician run medical practice that specializes in minimally invasive treatments for facial rejuvenation and body contouring. For the past 16 years, Dr. Bengelsdorf has been treating patients of all ages and skin types. He has developed a comprehensive approach that combines the use of lasers, energy-based devices, injectables and medical grade skincare to deliver the best possible outcomes for his patients. Dr. Bengelsdorf also performs minimally invasive surgical procedures to remove benign skin imperfections such as moles, cysts, lipomas, skin tags, and keloids as well as corrective scar revision. His practice performs the most advanced aesthetic and body contouring procedures available anywhere in the world. The…

Stephanie Lowe grew up in the Middle Tennessee area and became a resident of Nashville in 1990. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BA in Fine Arts and European Studies. Her love and knowledge of art developed into a small business representing local and regional artists. Her passion for art and design lead her to her career in real estate. She and her husband, Ed, have four children and live in The Nations. In addition to representing buyers and sellers in Nashville’s fast and ever changing market, she and Ed also own their own development company, L & S Development, LLC as well as Bluegrass Construction. They build homes within the urban Nashville market. Stephanie has been designing homes for over 9 years and has vast experience with high…

Rosé Margarita 2 ounces el Jimador® Silver 1 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce rosé syrup 1/2 ounce raspberry syrup 1 lime wheel (garnish) 1 raspberry (garnish) Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass with fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel and raspberry. Watermelon Picante Punch 10 ounces el Jimador® Silver 10 ounces watermelon juice 5 ounces lime juice 33/4 ounces simple syrup 5 jalapeno slices (garnish) 5 lime wheels (garnish) Combine all ingredients into a pitcher or punch bowl and stir. Serve into a rocks glass with chili salt rim and garnish with a lime wheel and jalapeno slice. Garnish with a lemon twist, and serve. Siesta 2 ounces el Jimador® Reposado 1/2 ounce lime juice 3/4 ounce grapefruit juice…