Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2025 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

When I started this job, I received some unsolicited advice that struck me. Someone told me I shouldn’t be a “fan.” I assume they meant I should be professional when working with celebrities. But you know what? I love Trisha Yearwood. I am a big fan! What can I tell you? I get excited and I cannot help but be a fan of great people. I have always loved her music, and I am thrilled to hear her upcoming album of songs she wrote. But it’s even more than that, I think she’s pretty great as a person. When I was a kid (OK, a teenager), I ran into her at a local mall and she signed her debut album for me. I remember then she was so kind; she…

Ever since his mainstream arrival in 2017, country singer-songwriter Parker McCollum has been betting on himself. But with his self-titled fifth album (which came out June 27), the still-young hit-maker went all in. Not so much a concept album as a manifesto, 14 challenging tracks were recorded over seven days at New York City’s famous Power Station, as McCollum blocked out the world to do something outrageous. Staying at the Central Park Ritz-Carlton and doing nothing but recording, he became the rockstar he always dreamed of as a kid. Call it role-playing, or call it indulgence. McCollum calls it a life-changing experience. It helped him reach a higher creative plane. “It’s always been so hard for me to figure out what the hell I’m trying to do when I make…

With several Grammy, CMA, and ACM awards; countless multiplatinum certifications; four New York Times-bestselling cookbooks; an Emmy for her Food Network show Trisha’s Southern Kitchen; and co-ownership of Lower Broadway’s largest bar and honky-tonk, Friends In Low Places (which she personally curated the menu for), Trisha Yearwood has accomplished a lot. But if you think that after more than three decades in the spotlight there’s nothing Yearwood hasn’t done, think again. Never one for complacency, Yearwood is still finding ways to do things she has never done before with the release of her highly anticipated upcoming album, The Mirror (available July 18). Entirely co-written and co-produced by the star herself, it’s a career first for Yearwood that she couldn’t be more excited about. And as the best things in life…

If you ask a friend, “How’s it going?” and they respond, “Oh, it’s perfectly fine,” depending on tone, all could be well… or not. And, for that reason, when creating their restaurant-bar in The Nations, one of the five co-owners, Joe Zakowski, landed on “Perfectly Fine” as its perfect name. “The idea is that you come here on your best or worst day,” he says, “and everything will turn out perfectly fine. There’s a lot going on in the world. Our job is to be hospitable and let you leave it at the door for a while.” Hospitality veterans Zakowski and Scout Crampton were both longtime bartenders at Mother’s Ruin in Germantown, where they befriended regulars Jerrod Carlgren, Jacob Forth, and Steve Perdue. Their talks often centered on the desire…

Founded by the late Jane Dudley and celebrating its 63rd year, the Swan Ball is one of the nation’s oldest white tie galas. Chaired by Melanie Baker and Laura Niewold, the 2025 Swan Award recipient was Brooke Garber Neidich. Guests enjoyed a special performance by Patti LaBelle and danced to Blue Rhythm. This year, the ball benefited Friends of Warner Parks. As the guests departed, they noticed an illuminated, mighty Willow Oak planted in their honor, in lieu of a party favor.…

Happy July! Summertime in Music City is genuinely my favorite time of the year. I know the days are hot (as a Michigan native, I can’t help but love it, sorry!), so we’re bringing you a roundup of some of our favorite pools in town to keep you cool while you soak up the sun. What better way to beat the heat? As always, there are plenty of events around town that you won’t want to miss. Of course, there’s our annual Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th celebration, but that’s only the beginning of all this month has to offer. The Parthenon is celebrating a milestone anniversary with our larger-than-life Athena statue turning 35, and to commemorate, they have welcomed back the sculptor who brought the work of…

For the multi-talented Megan Piphus, every word, note, and sound is meticulously prepared to make music that serves kids for a lifetime. Representation is at the core of her work; in 2021, the multiple-time Emmy Award winner notably became the first Black female puppeteer to perform on Sesame Street. Her album releasing this month, Cinderella Sweep, was created to inspire young girls. For it, she partnered with Saving Our Daughters, a nonprofit with a mission to support adolescent girls of color in overcoming social barriers like bullying, data violence, and low self-esteem. We chatted with Piphus about how she found her love for puppetry, the new album, and more. FINDING HER PASSION: When I was 10 years old, I was introduced to puppetry as an art form. I grew up…

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This year’s event celebrated 25 years of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses in Middle Tennessee. Wish kid emcees Kadyn and Max led the program, sharing their wish stories, spotlighting the generous sponsors, and introducing the guest speakers. T-Rac and Fern, a sloth from the Nashville Zoo, joined for cocktail hour to highlight Karsen’s wish to be T-Rac Jr. and Taleah’s wish to meet a sloth. The Four Seasons Banquet chef, Chef Patrick Hodges, prepared a delicious meal for the attendees to enjoy as they heard touching wish story tributes. The highlight of the night was when the whole room celebrated as wish kid Calvin found out his wish to be a zookeeper at the San Diego Zoo was being granted this summer. It was a fabulous night that…

July 4 LET FREEDOM SING! The annual Let Freedom Sing! event is the ultimate Independence Day celebration, drawing thousands of attendees to downtown Nashville. The best part? It’s free and family-friendly, so everyone can join in the fun. Multiplatinum country star Dierks Bentley will headline this year’s event, along with other can’t-miss performances from Russell Dickerson, Niko Moon, and Grace Bowers. The night ends with a bang, concluding with one of the largest fireworks shows in the country synchronized to a live performance by the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony. (Downtown; visitmusiccity.com/july4th) 5 THE TAYLOR PARTY Are you ready for it? Shake it off at this fan-created Taylor Swift Dance Party headed to The Basement East. Grab your friendship bracelets and get ready to sing and dance through all of Swift’s iconic…

If you’re looking for a refreshing drink to keep you cool on these hot summer days, look no further than Mangia Nashville’s Sgroppino recipe. Combining vodka, prosecco, mint, and granita made with Mangia's house limoncello, this cocktail is an easy, lemony sipper that tastes like summertime in a glass. "The name 'sgroppino' is said to be derived from the Venetian word 'sgropìn,' meaning 'to untie' or 'to loosen.' It was made as a refreshing elixir served at lavish feasts to 'untie' the stomach after a copious meal. It is the quintessential Venetian cocktail,” says Nick Pellegrino, chef and owner of Mangia Nashville. “The summer before Mangia opened, I had one in Venice and knew it must be on our menu. Lemon is the star, and the icy granita is an…

If you’ve ever dined at etch’s Nashville or Franklin locations, you’ve most likely experienced a variation of one of the restaurant’s staple desserts: the pavlova. Though the dish is ever-changing to highlight seasonal ingredients in new, creative ways, it remains a signature dish for good reason. Try your hand at making it yourself, and get creative with pairings like fresh fruit for the ultimate summer dessert. “I like pavlovas because they have a great texture, with a chewy, almost marshmallow-y inside and a crispy outside. When you combine a pavlova with a creamy element, fruit and sorbet, it's a really fun dish,” says Chef Megan Williams, executive pastry chef at etch and etc. “I used fennel seeds in this version, but the meringue itself can be flavored with just about…

From high-fashion hats to spirited tailgates, the infield buzzed with energy. Guests sipped drinks, soaked up the sunshine, and celebrated the rite of spring in style. The Royal 615 Lounge was the place to see and be seen, offering a vibrant mix of live DJ sets, craft cocktails, and the kind of front-row views that make every toast taste better. The Iroquois Steeplechase also continued its long-standing philanthropic mission, having raised more than $11 million for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt over its eight-decade history.…