Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2024 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

I’ve been a fan of Nate Bargatze for years and I’m thrilled he was able to make time in his busy schedule to do a photoshoot and talk about his upcoming projects with us this month. The Old Hickory native from “37138” has multiple television specials coming out and a book on the horizon. You can catch him performing here locally, and his Nateland endeavor highlights rising talent at Zanies regularly, and on his podcast. I think it is great that he is supporting his local community while selling out tours and doing his Las Vegas residencies. I don’t know how he does it all, but he does, and I appreciate that he keeps his comedy clean so everyone can enjoy. I can’t wait to see his new holiday special;…

"I just love Christmas music. It’s just something I love to do, so it feels like what I’m supposed to do. And to be able to share that with people? I want to do that." To put it mildly, country singer-songwriter Brett Eldredge loves the Christmas season. Like, a lot. Despite a handful of non-Christmas Number Ones and almost 4 billion global career streams to his credit, he’s spent the last seven years focused on the year’s end like no one else. Through annual Glow tours and two previous holiday albums – both of which highlight his boisterous, classic croon and earnest Midwestern charm – he’s arguably grown into the king of country Christmas, the wintertime work becoming Eldredge’s own personal tradition. But for his third holiday album Merry Christmas…

AMY GRANT & VINCE GILL WHEN I THINK OF CHRISTMAS Capturing the peaceful magic of their annual Ryman Auditorium residency, Amy Grant and Vince Gill exude comfort and warmth on When I Think of Christmas. A compilation of remastered favorites (and two new recordings), orchestral serenity brings the wonder of the season to any moment. ANTONIA BENNETT HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH LOVE Matching classic sophistication with an easy, elegant charm, jazz singer Antonia Bennett does her pedigree justice on Happy Holidays With Love – her first seasonal set. The daughter of American pop legend Tony Bennett, her nimble vocal floats with wintery grace over 14 holiday favorites. BEN FOLDS SLEIGHER Ben Folds brings the cheerful sarcasm of beloved piano punk to his first Christmas album, aptly titled Sleigher. Mixing playful yet…

Zoolumination Experience the Nashville Zoo in a whole new light at the largest lantern festival in the country, Zoolumination. Marvel at over 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns where wildlife and mystical creatures come alive in these stunning scenes. Plus, enjoy nightly live entertainment and tasty food and beverage options while you stroll. In the spirit of the season, there’s also a North Pole Village full of lights, trees, and visits from Santa each night through December 24. New this year is an ice rink for skating beneath the lantern-lit skies presented by the Nashville Predators, and built in honor of Olympic gold medalist figure skater and Nashville Zoo board member, Scott Hamilton. Zoolumination runs nightly through January 5, and Thursday – Sunday, January 9 to February 9. (3777 Nolensville Pike; nashvillezoo.org/zoolumination)…

Fashion Forward Women's Tennessee Titans x Stoney Clover x Retro T-Shirt Rep the Tennessee Titans in style with this Stoney Clover Lane x '47 Glitter Rocker Retro T-Shirt. With printed Tennessee Titans graphics detailed with glitter and a vintage acid wash, this tee puts the fun in function. It's made from a soft blend of fabrics, making it a perfect casual option for your active lifestyle. Available in-store and online at shop.tennesseetitans.com Men's Darius Rucker x Tennessee Titans Pullover Hoodie Embrace cozy comfort and timeless Tennessee Titans spirit with the Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics Tonal Knit Pullover Hoodie. This hoodie features a large team graphic printed across the back, making it clear who you're rooting for on game day. Crafted from 100% cotton, this midweight hoodie provides a comfortable…

Music can be a powerful instrument for coping with trauma. SongwritingWith:Soldiers is a program that pairs veterans and first responders with professional songwriters to utilize music as a tool for healing, fostering connections, and sharing experiences. SW:S hosts retreats across the US and offers a Warrior PATHH program: a six-day intensive that offers a group songwriting opportunity on the fifth night. Nashville songwriter Danny Myrick actively participates in the Warrior PATHH program and attends a couple retreats a year. Myrick has written songs for Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Craig Morgan, and more. He is currently working on another record of his own. We had the pleasure of speaking with Myrick about his contribution to SW:S and how music helps heal emotional wounds. - Destiny Mizell SOOTHING WITH SOUND: The impact…

Barnsley Resort Barnsley Resort opened to guests in 1999, but the love story at the heart of this captivating property dates back nearly two centuries and permeates the storybook setting guests enjoy today. In the 1840s, English shipping magnate Godfrey Barnsley purchased nearly 4,000 acres of land in the bucolic Georgia countryside. His vision: to build a grand Italianate mansion and gardens for his beloved wife, Julia. Tragically, she passed away before the home was completed and, in his grief, Godfrey abandoned the project. Years later, he dreamt his wife was talking to him in the formal gardens, which inspired him to complete his vision in all its splendor. The mansion sustained significant damage during the Civil War and later in a tornado, but the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the…

AT THE TABLE In Japan, the number 8 – hachi — is linked with prosperity and good luck. In Japanese slang, 888 (Hachi! Hachi! Hachi!) signifies clapping; applause. In creating a modern lounge and listening room inspired by Japan’s jazz kissa, Turnberry drew on the power of the eights. Operators of the JW Marriott, the group chose a location in the hotel for a concept enmeshing finely crafted cocktails, upscale Japanese cuisine, and the playing of vinyl records through a custom-designed, world-class sound system. They named it 888 and the result is applause-worthy. The 888 entrance on the corner of 8th Ave. S. and Clark Place is nondescript — a bit ‘If you know, you know’ — look for the blinking red light. Once you step inside, you realize you’re…

Dec.3 ELF IN CONCERT WITH NASHVILLE SYMPHONY Who can resist the belly laughs and holiday cheer that accompany Elf? For the first time ever, Nashville Symphony will perform John Debney’s score as the audience watches this Christmas favorite on the big screen. Take a page out of Buddy the Elf ’s book and prepare for a night of smiles, spreading Christmas cheer, and hopefully indulging in a few sweets. (Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 7:30 p.m.; nashvillesymphony.org) 6-26 NASHVILLE’S NUTCRACKER Experience the magic of Nashville's Nutcracker, choreographed by Paul Vasterling. Recognized as the Best Dance Production of 2022 by Broadway World Nashville and a 2020 Emmy Award-winning film, this enchanting performance runs from December 6 to 26 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Featuring the incredible talent of the Nashville Ballet and…

Personal Touch Make every day feel like their birthday with a Legacy Birthstone Necklace from Yearly Co. Available in all 12 natural birthstones, it’s a gift that’s both meaningful and beautiful. Starts at $480 (Yearly Co., 2209 Bandywood Dr., Ste. E; yearlyco.com) Walking in a Winter Wonderland A magical addition to any home, Simon Pearce’s signature hand-blown glass trees capture all the beauty of the season. With modern takes on form, the trees come in many sizes, styles, and textures to customize your very own enchanted forest. $85-$450 (Corzine & Co., 4005 Hillsboro Pike #103; corzineco.com) What’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Keep your drinks ice cold not only at your holiday parties but all year round with Fieldbar hand-crafted Drinks Boxes. Equipped to hold two champagne bottles, three wine bottles,…

In early 1982, a young chef named Deb Paquette left her Fort Lauderdale home for a hotel job in Knoxville, then host city for the World’s Fair. In what felt like a turn of bad luck, her friend’s car — her ride — broke down inside the city limits and the hotel initiated a hiring freeze upon her arrival. No work, no wheels; what to do? She heard that Nashville’s Hyatt Regency needed a banquet chef and a ticket on the Greyhound could get her there. She landed that job and thus began her luminous career spanning more than four decades in Music City. Losing out in Knoxville, she says, was a blessing in disguise. Nashvillians in the know agree. Paquette is a culinary force who has infused vision and…

Attendees sampled a variety of Old Dominick craft cocktails created by local Nashville bartenders. All competing cocktails were made with either vodka or gin. JBJ’s Nashville served up brunch bites along with a brunch charcuterie board complete with waffles, bacon, and fruit. Throughout the afternoon, attendees cast their ballots and voted for their favorite gin and vodka craft cocktails. Cooper Olvey with Thistle & Rye crafted the Moody Blues cocktail and won best Old Dominick vodka cocktail, while Erin Goldman with Eddie Ate Dynamite made the Brewed Awakening cocktail to win runner-up for Old Dominick vodka cocktail. Robby Martinez with Mother’s Ruin crafted the Not Uranus cocktail and won best Old Dominick gin cocktail, while Kiley Clark with JBJ’s Nashville made the Miss Beauregard cocktail to win runner-up for Old…