Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2023 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

DRAYTON FARLEY TWENTY ON HIGH A former railroad worker with a plaintive vocal and a raw Americana sound, Alabama native Drayton Farley carries on the tradition of tortured souls with Twenty On High. Through no-holds-barred songwriting, he captures the poetic beauty in a bleak, sometimes cruel world. (Available March 3.) MORGAN WALLEN ONE THING AT A TIME Two years after Dangerous infamy, Morgan Wallen returns with an ambitious 36-song follow-up. “That boy from East Tennessee” lays down country grit and hip-hop ingenuity behind his sly sandpaper vocals offering up bold confessions on love, sobriety, and becoming a man. (Available March 3.) THE MINKS CREATURES OF CULTURE With a silky coat, untamed ferocity, and some sharp sonic claws, The Minks fill their second album with an East Nashville…

Year after year, countless new businesses, experiences, and residents hailing from near and far make the move to call our beloved city home. And with Nashville’s rapid rise to the top of most sought-after cities lists comes a real estate market that’s just as hot, accompanied by some seriously swoon-worthy abodes. From fairytale farmhouses to extravagant estates and serene retreats, these pages are your key to step inside some of Music City’s most extraordinary homes. 625 WESTVIEW AVE. NASHVILLE $15,000,000 Square footage: 16,050 Bedrooms: 8 Bathrooms: 9.5+ The scoop: This Belle Meade beauty sits on more than two acres surrounded by scenic, rolling hills that feel just as grand as its price tag. Exceptional design elements, including beautiful millwork, wide plank walnut flooring, wood-beam ceilings, natural stone countertops, marble walls,…

GATHRE’S SALMON WITH MUSHROOMS AND PESTO Fish can be intimidating for the home cook, but Keith Droz, Executive Chef at Gathre, explains that while it can be delicate, all it takes is a few simple steps to prepare a perfect piece of fish with ease. “Get the pan hot on a medium flame, pat the fish dry, place it flesh side down, and don’t rush,” he explains. “You only want to flip it once.” Recipes at the community-driven Midtown restaurant, like this wild salmon served over a bright, peppery pesto with woodsy oyster mushrooms on the side, take inspiration from the abundance of farm-fresh produce and meat available throughout the state. “The Tennessee region is blessed to have some of the greatest farmers in the country,” Droz says. “This is…

“Espresso” Martini (stvitonashville.com) Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Nardini Grappa Bianca ¾ oz Averna Amaro 1 oz Crema Tres Banderas cold brew concentrate ¼ oz salted dark brown sugar & coffee syrup Directions: Inspired by a caffè corretto, our version of the popular espresso martini starts with Grappa Bianca to bring in a fruity base that we can build on with the stone fruit and chocolate flavors that will come from the Tres Banderas cold brew. We round them out with the bitter citrus and herbal notes found in Averna Amaro and balance it all with brown sugar and salt. Ridin’ Solo Courtesy of Demi Natoli, Beverage Director for Cross-Eyed Critters (graduatehotels.com/nashville) Ingredients: 2 ½ oz Batch (1 ½ oz Wild Turkey, ½ oz Licor 43, ½ oz vanilla syrup) 1…

FIRST BITEWORLDLY FLAVORS Serving fresh, boldly spiced Indian and Pakistani cuisine in a fast-casual format, Gully Boyz is the realized dream of founders and friends, Arjun Meherish and Qasim Farid. Meherish is a native of India who has made Nashville his home; Farid was born in Pakistan and emigrated to Indianapolis. The story of their friendship gives testament to small world connections on a global scale and the story of how their restaurant came into being shows how people from opposing sides of global conflicts can find common ground. And, their offerings, Indian and Pakistani dishes in equal measure, are deeply flavored and absolutely delicious. The men initially connected through a common friend—Meherish’s childhood pal from India whom Farid had befriended in Indianapolis. When Farid came to Nashville to attend…

On Friday, February 3, the thirty-third annual Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville hosted its annual Bourbon Party. The evening was filled with a mix of southern fare provided by Music City Center, specially crafted bourbons including Jack Daniel’s Bonded, Woodford Reserve, Cooper’s Craft 100 Proof, and Slane Irish Whiskey, plus live music on the show floor by Ben Brooks. Guests who were dressed in Nashville cocktail-casual attire sipped the night away while shopping the largest, most unique collection of antiques and garden accoutrements in the country. The Antiques & Garden Show is one of the largest antiques and horticultural events in the United States, bringing together an impressive showcase of art and antiques from more than 150 dealers, world-class landscaped gardens, and opportunities to engage with some of the…

On Thursday, January 19, Nashville Lifestyles hosted the annual Music in the City event at Ole Red featuring a performance by country music singer/songwriter and January cover star, Elle King. Attendees entered the venue and made their way to the first-floor stage to hear Anna Wescoat kick off the evening by singing her song, “Gulf County,” which was chosen as the winning song for Gulf County Florida’s tourism song contest. Just after Anna’s song, up-and-coming artist Ella Langley took the stage. She got the crowd rocking with singles like “If You Have To” and a cover of Jason Aldean’s “She’s Country.” Once set changes were made, Alison Hudak, editor of Nashville Lifestyles, took the stage to introduce the talented Elle King. In a fifteen-minute-long Q & A session, Elle talked…

11-APRIL 9 CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM Experience all the beauty of the season at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens as more than 250,000 brilliant blooms color the gardens. With an extensive lineup of offerings including guided tours, live music, food trucks, wellness classes, children’s programming, and so much more, a trip to Cheekwood is the perfect way to get the whole family in the spring spirit. (Cheekwood Estate & Gardens; times vary; cheekwood.org) 3-MAY 4 ONCE UPON A SPRING AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT Spring into fun at Gaylord Opryland this season with the resort’s annual Once Upon A Spring event. Featuring a lineup of seasonal activities such as an all-new crafting clubhouse and interactive show for kids, spring-themed boat rides, festive scavenger hunts, Easter bunny meet-and-greets, and much more, family-friendly fun is…

Located on 4th Ave. S., it’s nearly impossible to miss the stunning new 5,775-square-foot mural of concert tickets gracing the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. A giant love letter to Music City, the Big Tickets mural shares a bigger and often untold story of Nashville’s role in shaping multiple genres of music. From first-time visitors to locals, Big Tickets is an all-access pass to discover our city’s rich and diverse history of music-making by way of stubs from shows past. It’s no surprise that Nashville has established itself as an integral component of the country music landscape, but as Big Tickets depicts, that role also extends into several other musical genres. A collaboration between three local teams, Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners, Studio Delger, and Eastside Murals, the piece is a collage of…

Beach Guide Beaches of South Walton Located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, South Walton’s sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise water complement 16 unique beach neighborhoods. South Walton is easily accessible from the Nashville area and perfect for a relaxing spring vacation. Set apart by its unmatched natural beauty, vast nature preserves create a relaxed respite not often found in similar destinations. Craving some outdoor exploration to go along with your beach trip? South Walton offers adventure-seekers much to explore with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, four state parks, a state forest, and 15 rare coastal dune lakes. And after all that activity, you’re sure to work up an appetite. Not to worry, South Walton is a culinary hotspot with 200-plus restaurants featuring fresh-from-the-Gulf seafood and other…

AT THE TABLE Seasoned hospitality professionals Wes Taylor and Matt Ramos began forming their concept for the perfect neighborhood bar during the pandemic lockdown. After years of working in high-end, strongly tourist-driven restaurants, they wanted to create a place for locals. It would be someplace outside the downtown fray, in a community where people live. It would be comfortable, offering a terrific beverage program and elevated yet approachable fare, all at a price where you’d be able to come more than once a week. In short: that neighborly joint where you can step away from the daily grind and find common ground. The guys, who had long worked together at Kayne Prime, shelved the idea when they couldn’t find the right spot. Ramos moved on to become sommelier at Yolan…