Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2016 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

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When Beth Chase started c3/consulting in 2005, she thought she would have “a little five-person firm.” That quickly turned into a Berry Hill–based business that currently employs 125 people and consults for Fortune 1000 companies across the globe. And with that growth, Chase has become one of the city’s leading entrepreneurial thinkers. A founder of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, Chase has been on the board for four years and, as a result, helped the EC raise Nashville’s startup street cred. This month, she adds another title to her résumé: chair-elect. In this volunteer position, she’ll help the EC achieve its ambitious six-part strategic growth plan. In 2017, she’ll become chair, working with president and CEO Stuart McWhorter to expand the place that she says gives “creative confidence” to entrepreneurs in…

Fresh off its 35th anniversary, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center is starting 2016 with a bang as it welcomes the Tony-winning smash Matilda the Musical. The latest in TPAC’s Broadway series, Matilda tells the story of a very special little girl who has a passion for reading but is also desperate to change her situation. Inspired by the Roald Dahl book of the same name, the performance is a bit dark—meaning grown-ups will enjoy it, too. In honor of the production, TPAC has partnered with the Nashville Public Library Foundation in support of their Summer Challenge program, which provides books to kids in need. Audience members can contribute by donating new children’s books in exchange for a future discounted ticket. The arts-focused nonprofit will also be holding an essay contest…

Trisha Yearwood TRISHA YEARWOOD HOME COLLECTION Trisha Yearwood might be the busiest woman in music. On top of being midway through a three-year tour with her husband, Garth Brooks, she recently wrapped the seventh season of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen on the Food Network, is recording new music (with plans to release a record sometime in 2016), and spends her downtime writing cookbooks—her third, Trisha’s Table: My Feel-Good Favorites for a Balanced Life, is in stores now. Oh, and she also managed to squeeze in the launch of her inaugural furniture collection, which came out last year—it took her two years to complete. “I’m really casual, so the furniture is casual and comfortable—nothing fancy but also affordable,” she says of the Trisha Yearwood Home Collection with Klaussner Home Furnishings. “It’s neat…

It’s been more than 16 years since Skull’s Rainbow Room in Printers Alley closed after the murder of original owner David “Skull” Schulman. During that time, the former exotic dance club and country bar lived on only in the memories of longtime locals. But with a new generation taking over downtown and tourists straying farther and farther from Lower Broad, the time was ripe for Skull’s to be reborn. Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar owner Phil Martin joined with partners David Wileman and Keith Moore to renovate and reopen the basement-level space, which officially opened its doors last June. (Martin and businessman Gary Bowie are currently planning a white-tablecloth restaurant on the first floor that will serve as an extension of Skull’s.) “Phil approached me with the history and…

If you’ve spent any time around Edgehill Village, you already know that change is afoot. From just-opened businesses like Warby Parker, Beija Flor Jeans, and soon J.Crew to the seemingly constant construction, it’s been a neighborhood in flux since last spring when the property’s new ownership group, Edgehill Village Investors LLC, started upgrading the area. But all that change is a good thing, says Winn Elliott, who, along with his dad, Mike, owns Edgehill (née Cafe), a neighborhood fixture that has been transformed into an all-day space complete with a fresh, grown-up look, an expansive patio, and a more robust food and drink menu. “Change across Nashville is happening whether we want it to or not. We’ve chosen to embrace it,” says Elliott. What helps, he adds, is having landlords…

ALL STAR LINEUP 27-31 Bridgestone Winter Park and the NHL Fan Fair arrive, bringing plenty of ice-focused fun. If you haven’t scored tickets to the NHL All-Star Games taking place at Bridgestone Arena on January 30 and 31, you’re probably out of luck (or shelling out a pretty penny for someone else’s seat). Still, there’s plenty to keep you in the game on the days leading up to the main event. Perhaps you’ve noticed the massive ice skating rink that has taken over part of downtown? Open to the public, Bridgestone Winter Park, which sits beside Walk of Fame Park, includes the outdoor rink and a concert stage, where artists like Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Lee Brice, and Eli Young Band will perform. The rink is being used for youth…

Zeitgeist Gallery, a mainstay of the Nashville art scene since 1994, is bringing new exhibits by two artists—Nashvillian Alicia Henry and Karen Barbour of Inverness, California—to its Wedgewood-Houston outpost. “We have been exhibiting people who have something interesting about them that go together or play off of each other well,” explains gallery associate Anna Zeitlin. “These two artists have never met. They’re very aesthetically different, but they’re talking about a lot of the same things.” As an art professor at Fisk University and a Zeitgeist veteran, Henry is no stranger to Nashville’s artist community. Her mixed media exhibit, The Walk, explores different elements of isolation and interaction. “My interest generally is with the human figure into action, the solo figure—the idea of being in a place and taking a walk…

After opening a corporate office in Nashville nearly a year and a half ago, New York City-based eyewear startup Warby Parker set its sights on bringing a retail store to town. Nashville marks the 19th brick-and-mortar for the brand, which began selling its glasses exclusively online in 2010. While its e-commerce business still thrives, Warby Parker is working to establish a more physical presence in the retail industry. Of the shift, cofounder Dave Gilboa explains, “We really see physical retail as a meaningful driver of growth for our business and a way for us to give customers the opportunity to choose how they engage with us.” Tucked within Edgehill Village, Warby Parker’s new Nashville store is effortlessly cool—much like the glasses that line its walls. The aesthetic is sleek, bright,…

Winning looks different for everybody. For three-peat Country Music Marathon winner Scott Wietecha, it’s hearing his students celebrate his streak. For a Vanderbilt administrator, it’s transforming into an athlete at an age when most people have hung up the athletic gear. And for one Army pilot, it’s simply surviving. Each of the following five stories, told by the locals who lived them, teach us something about winning—and what we might be capable of accomplishing if we just get moving and hang in there.…

CENTENNIAL SPORTSPLEX Centennial Sportsplex is located in the heart of midtown and is home to a plethora of sporting activities, making it a premiere option for fitness. Our membership encompasses all-inclusive access to the 18,500 square foot fitness facility, group fitness classes, Olympic-size swimming pool, sauna, and steam rooms. Our staff comprises friendly, professional, NCCA-accredited certified instructors and personal trainers backed by years of experience and education, thus ensuring the utmost in quality programming. No matter your fitness goals, we are here to help you achieve them. 222 25th Ave. N. 615-862-8490 nashville.gov/parks-and-recreation/ centennial-sportsplex.aspx TIP “When it comes to success with fitness, two of the most important ideals to keep in mind are patience and consistency. The path of progression is a journey. Put forth consistent efforts, have patience with…

Farro is an ancient strain of wheat that presents itself as a nutty, chewy grain. Beloved by Italians for centuries, farro has recently graced the local culinary scene—despite a national focus on gluten-free everything. Chefs aren’t just being rebellious: Farro holds up well to hearty vegetables and spices and has a wonderful nutty flavor. It comes pearled and semi-pearled; the latter retains nutrition in the form of fiber, magnesium, and B vitamins. We’ve recently spotted farro at Rolf and Daughters, City House, and Silo, but why not cook your own as a warming, robust risotto? It’s perfect for these winter months. Sweet Potato, Sage & Pecan Farro Risotto Serves 4 2 c. sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sized), peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 32-oz.…

The Boots Randolph 2 oz. David Nicholson100-proof bourbon1 oz. cream sherry1/ 2 oz. lemon juice2 basil leaves2 grinds cracked blackpepper Add bourbon, cream sherry, and lemon juice to a shaker full of ice. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Clap basil leaves between your hands to release the oils and use as a garnish. Top with two grinds of pepper. Rainbow Room 11/ 2 oz. vodka11/ 2 oz. pineapple juice1/ 2 oz. ginger syrup2 dashes orange bittersChampagne Add vodka, pineapple juice, ginger syrup, and orange bitters to a cocktail shaker and stir with ice. Strain and serve up in a rocks glass with an orange twist as a garnish. Top with a floater of champagne. Skull Schulman 2 oz. George Dickel No. 81/ 2 oz. lemon…

Chances are that you have heard about stem cells-they have been in the news for years. But did you know that stem cells are being used right now in the United States to treat debilitating lung diseases? Sufferers of diseases like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis are receiving life changing stem cell treatments that just a few short years ago had not yet been thought of as possible. With further advancements in the study of stem cells, the question is posed: are stem cells the next penicillin? Stem cells and penicillin both come from humble beginnings and accidental discovery, they are both used to treat life threatening conditions and diseases, and just like penicillin, stem cell biologists have won Nobel Prizes due to the practical uses of their discoveries. Consider the…

You’d be hard pressed to find a more dog-friendly venue in town than the Hutton Hotel, which is the location of the Nashville Humane Association’s sixth annual Unleashed: Dinner with Your Dog. On January 30, the Grand Ballroom will be transformed into a place where pooches and their owners will be able to enjoy dinner—plus a fashion show and silent auction—at the same table. The fine-dining affair features a runway show with dogs who are up for adoption; after being outfitted by local canine couture vendors, they’re walked down the runway by local celebs including radio personality Wells Adams and Paul Vasterling from the Nashville Ballet. This year’s grand marshal, a Great Pyrenees named Sugar, won the role in last year’s auction. To eat, Pedigree, an event sponsor, puts out…

Nashvillian Ed Tarkington has put together a grisly and suspenseful debut novel in Only Love Can Break Your Heart. Set in a small Virginia town, the story follows Rocky, who is abducted by his brother—who later goes missing. A double-murder that takes place years later brings more suspense as well as a reckoning for the lead character. The book has been called “intelligent, insightful, and full of nothing but heart, heart, heart,” with Tarkington himself referring to it as “a Gothic tale with macabre undertones.” You can hear more from the local author during a reading and signing at Parnassus Books on January 5, where he’ll be joined by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Will Hoge, who will also perform a few songs. (January 5, 6:30 p.m., Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk., 615-953-2243;…

Alabama native Rebekka Seale has been knitting for roughly seven years, a hobby she acquired via a Skype tutorial with a friend in Portland. As a professional illustrator, she worked from home, often hunched over her brush and canvas and needing frequent breaks throughout the day for mobility. She began to experiment with yarn and natural dyes and took these breaks as an opportunity to flex her newfound skills. “I was already an avid knitter, so I easily accumulated a lot of hand-dyed yarn,” says Seale. “It got to the point where I couldn’t afford not to sell it, so I opened up a side shop on my illustration website.” It took only a year for the side shop to become her full-time business: Camellia Fiber Company, named after the…

After discovering Neighborhood Barre in Knoxville, Kelly Phillips fell in love with the nontraditional exercise method. Four years later, she decided to leave her corporate marketing job and open her own studio in Brentwood. “Health became a really important focus in my life throughout the last couple of years—having my daughter just kind of set off a light bulb in my head of what I really wanted to do for a career going forward,” says Phillips, a self-proclaimed barre addict. Brought to Tennessee by certified yoga instructor Katy Richardson in 2010, NB is based on the method founded by German-Russian ballerina Lotte Berk in the 1950s. NB takes elements from yoga and Pilates and emphasizes core and isometric strength training, using small movements to build lean muscle. “You use your…

“THE BAND, THE CREW, HILLARY AND DAVE—LOVE THEM ALL. BUT AFTER A WHILE YOU’RE LIKE, ‘OKAY, I JUST WANT TO STEP AWAY FOR A SECOND AND MISS YOU A LITTLE BIT.’” Charles Kelley has been a dominating figure in country music for the better part of a decade, bolstering the genre’s reigning trio, Lady Antebellum, with his 6-foot-6 frame and soulfully smooth vocals. His band—and their brand—are unmistakable: poppy, polished, and PG-rated. Kelley himself, though, can’t be categorized so neatly. “There have always been songs that I’ve wanted to record that didn’t fit the band,” Kelley says as he sinks into a couch at Berry Hill’s lofty White Avenue Studio. “What you can say as a group is different than what you can say as a singular person.” The Georgia…

Like many Southerners, my first glimpse of the Bahamas was from the bow of the “Big Red Boat,” the once-licensed official cruise ship of Disney World. Back then, I was a kid and much more interested in the on-board offerings—games, dinners with characters, water slides galore—than exploring the islands. Nearly two decades later, the Bahamas started to creep onto my radar again—particularly once I made the plunge to get certified as an open water diver. After finishing my coursework in the United States, I flew to the Bahamas to do my checkout dives, only this time I was exploring the islands’ thriving underwater universe rather than the sugar sands and beachside cafes that drive the area’s tourism. It turns out that beneath the surface, the Bahamas is every bit as…

Located in the space that formerly housed Boscos Restaurant and Brewing Company, Tupelo Honey is a welcome addition to the dining scene near Cool Springs Galleria. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, the 12th outpost of this chain has positioned itself as a comfortable place to eat and drink—especially with its wide array of craft beers on tap, an approachable wine list, and creative seasonal cocktails. The original Tupelo Honey, in Asheville, North Carolina, was a pioneer in the elevated Southern food movement, and many of executive chef Brian Sonoskus’ scratch-made dishes are on the menu at the Cool Springs location. Sonoskus has always been dedicated to sourcing his ingredients from independent regional farms whenever possible, and that commitment shines through on the menu in the form of fresh…

A bergamot is a citrus fruit—fragrant, bitter, and somewhat exotic. Its essence is what sets Earl Grey apart from ordinary black tea. The notion of a distinctive element that elevates the common to extraordinary appealed to Martha Stamps in naming her prepared meal service Bergamot & Co. “It’s what I am always trying to do with my food—take something that’s good as it is and make it even better,” she says. Each week, Stamps creates a seasonally inspired menu, sourcing ingredients from her network of local farmers and producers. Every Thursday, customers who sign up for Bergamot & Co.’s e-newsletter receive the offerings for the following week; pickup is inside the West End United Methodist Church on Wednesdays through Fridays. The menus are luscious and lyrical—and usually draw on global…

CARRY THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR We all know it’s time. After enjoying a taste of real friendship and revelry over the holiday season—with more emphasis on talking over texting, the company of friends over Facebook and family photos over selfies, don’t you think we should continue to relish people rather than technology? Make a point to include more gatherings with family, friends and loved ones with casual, impromptu invites for much-needed time truly communicating. Here are a few tasty beverages to warm up your guests throughout all of 2016. KORBEL SWEETINI 1 oz. Chambord® Flavored Vodka2 oz. cranberry-apple juice4 oz. KORBEL® Sweet RoséStrawberry slice Pour Chambord Flavored Vodka and cranberry-apple juice into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a wine glass. Top with KORBEL. Garnish with…