On Wednesday, May 31, the Swan Ball Patrons’ Party took place at the Belle Meade home of Kathryn and David Brown.
Live entertainment was provided by The Nashville Jazz Workshop led by Chris West on a floating stage in the pool, while guests enjoyed appetizers in the home’s outdoor garden terraces and Swan Ball 2023 Jeweler Verdura and Belperron displayed an extensive collection of magnificent jewels for purchase in the pool house.
Dinner was catered by Kristen Winston and included chilled corn soup with coconut and lemongrass; strawberry, cucumber, and basil salad; goat cheese, pistachios, baby lettuce rosettes, balsamic reduction; seared Alaskan Halibut, salsa verde, pearl couscous with spinach and caramelized onion, Summer ratatouille, haricots verts; pavlova, passion fruit custard, coconut crème, raspberry sorbet, strawberries, mango; with Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis and Collier des Dames Mercurey Rouge Ier Cru.
The dinner took place under the open white-draped tent adorned with custom green and white striped accents while six-
time Grammy nominated, Atlanta-based violinist Ashanti Floyd, also known as “the Mad Violinist,” performed.
The highly anticipated 61st Annual Swan Ball took place this past Saturday, June 3rd, and we still haven’t recovered from the sheer grandness of it all. As guests were escorted to the front steps of the Cheekwood Estate, the overall elegance could rival runways and royals.
This year’s co-chairs, Mrs. Elizabeth Dingess and Mrs. Ashley Rosen, set the scene for an evening of distinctive beauty, which Cheekwood is known for. Their attention to detail made one recall the past, present and future of Cheekwood’s significance. Dingess and Rosen’s vision came to life thanks to Nashville-based Page and Windrow Event Planning, who helped design, plan, and produce this year’s Swan Ball.
Upon entry up the cascading stairs, guests got their picture made in both indoor and outdoor portrait studios. Both boasted a perfect backdrop to capture the iconic white tie affair. It was the perfect mixture of tradition and modernity showcased in the gowns of guests that evening. Everything from vintage Givenchy to straight off the runway of designers like Monique Lhuillier and Badgley Mischka. Notable looks of the evening were jaw-dropping caped dresses, structured silhouettes and multiple floral accents as a nod to Cheekwood’s excellence in landscape and gardening.
Mrs. James Treanor Granbery III proved style can be timeless by wearing a gown originally worn by her grandmother, Anne Caldwell Parsons, who was a co-chair at Swan Ball in 1969. Not to mention the thoughtful accessories, including a bejeweled swan clutch. Men kept it classic in white ties and tails. One distinguished gentleman added a jeweled brooch to his lapel, which spotlighted the jewelers of the night, Verdura and Belperron. With cocktails in hand from a picturesque bar under the Wisteria Arbor, attendees strolled over to admire and shop these two beautiful jewelry collections. The bold yet classic designs felt perfectly paired with the festivities.
At the heart of the event was the cocktail bar and dining area, which spanned across the Loggia and Swan Lawn. Floral design by Alex Vaughn of FLWR was essential in carrying out the overall aesthetic of “bringing the outside in.” Floor-to-ceiling floral arches and walls of greenery transformed the space into a truly ethereal evening. Tables were cloaked in both custom and antique linens, another detail honoring the many decades in which this fundraising event has taken place. Thousands of string lights were strung overhead, capturing the feeling of dining under the stars. Every aspect of the design embraced magical moments like this.
The ball was not only a feast for your
eyes, thanks to caterer Kristen Winston who created a menu that proved to be just as delectable. To start was a refreshing watermelon, arugula and feta salad paired with an Italian wine, La Chiara Gavi di Gavi. Dinner was filet of beef, béarnaise butter, sweet corn soufflé with fresh corn relish, asparagus, carrots, and cremini mushrooms paired with a Californian wine, Austin Paso Robles Cabernet. Finishing the fare was an array of delightful desserts such as milk chocolate semifreddo, salty cookie crumb, orange anglaise, and candied orange peel.
A significant moment of the Swan Ball is to honor one person for their exceptional contribution to Cheekwood. This year’s recipient of the Swan Award is Mrs. Lillian “Tooty” Bradford. Her support and contribution to Cheekwood spans decades through volunteering, co-chairing and donating. You can see what most refer to as “Tooty’s Tulips” during Cheekwood in Bloom. A beautiful gift visitors can enjoy every year.
After dinner, another award winner took to the stage for the night’s entertainment.
Tony Award winner Idina Menzel performed an hour-long set accompanied by Clifford Carter on piano. Surrounded by dozens of candlelit lanterns, it was her vocal prowess that shined the brightest. She opened with an intimate version of “Tomorrow” from Annie and dazzled with popular covers and her famous musical hits, like “Let it Go” from Frozen. Her timeless voice was the perfect match for this timeless affair. As Idina Menzel belted the last song of her set, Late Party guests began to arrive with a pep in their step gearing up for a dance party led by Big Swing and the Ballroom Blasters. From the glamorous gowns and floral masterpieces to the delicious cuisine and world-class entertainment, it is hard to imagine topping this year’s Swan Ball. However, year after year the dedicated chairs come up with new exciting themes and surprises for supporters of Cheekwood. One thing is for sure, the memories of this evening will linger, while anticipation already begins for next year.
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Richland Fine Art Gallery will host their next artist’s series on Thursday, June 8, featuring artist and gallery owner Stacy Beam.
The free event will take place at 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments. Beam will discuss his new summer painting exhibition.
“My purpose is to invite viewers to a contemplative prayer/meditation, to engage with my art as I discover and capture the beauty in our physical world. My medium of oil includes the use of dynamic color combinations and varied application techniques,” Beam said in a news release.
“The hint of a storyline is present at first glance, then provides a journey of discovery. Whether viewing at close range or stepping back to take in a work in its entirety, there is story to experience. Layers of the story follow deep within the layers of paint.”
Richland Fine Art Gallery is located at 4009 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 203, in Green Hills.
Local residents will have another chance to support the Covenant community later this month as the Gulch restaurant Two Hands is holding a fundraiser following the March 27 shooting that claimed the lives of seven people.
“Two Hands to Give: A Night Out to Support” will take place on Monday, June 26, from 6-9 p.m. at the restaurant, which is located at 606 8th Ave S, Store 400 in Nashville.
Tickets, which can be purchased online, are $65 and include passed appetizers, a welcome glass of Prosecco and live music performances. A portion of all ticket sales and 10% of additional food sales will be donated to Covenant survivors through The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Additionally, The Spark Collection will be on-site to provide permanent welded jewelry with 10% of jewelry sales going to support Covenant survivors.
The long-awaited renovation of the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and NASCAR’s return to our vibrant city has seemed tantalizingly close for years. But new obstacles and opponents are emerging, threatening to derail this long-promised project now that progress finally appears within reach.
One obstacle, as recently reported by the Nashville Post, is new state legislation aimed to alter the Metro Charter’s language, reducing the number of Metro Council votes required for demolition and approval of renovation financing plans. By lowering the required 27 votes to 21, the legislation seeks to expedite the proposed multimillion-dollar racetrack investment and NASCAR’s return.
But this legislative move is seen by many as state intrusion into the local government’s decision-making process. Though the mayor has supported the speedway’s renovation, he appears to prefer it not be accompanied by legislation that encroaches upon local governance or that detracts from local democracy.
Another and perhaps more surprising obstacle is a rising voice from the Nashville Soccer Club, whose concerns were expressed via a letter from team owner John Ingram to the members of the Metro Council. Nashville SC is a valued member of our sporting landscape and has helped elevate Nashville as a premiere sporting destination, and the organization’s concerns deserve consideration. The prospect of having these two large stadiums side by side raises valid questions about the economic
I bought a new car and had to go to the old Howard school complex for a license. The parking lot was jam-packed as usual. I finally find a place on the back row and was walking to the front door, I find a taco truck (open for business) parked in two of the ‘’official only’’ parking spots. Which official drives a taco truck and is doing personal business while on duty?
Saturday June 3rd, 5:30 pm. I just heard the news where a Chinese warship threatened a U.S. warship on a collision course in the China Sea. 8 days ago a Chinese Military fighter jet deliberately buzzed an American Military aircraft. The citizens of the good
and operational impact on both venues. But it is crucial to remember that progress often requires navigating challenges and finding solutions that benefit all parties. And to be frank, the speedway has been here for well over a century. The Nashville Soccer Club built on its site with complete awareness of the speedway’s historic value and Nashville’s intention to maintain and improve the facilities.
I thought Jerry Caldwell, the president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway, handled his response letter to Vice Mayor Jim Shulman well. Caldwell wrote that he was glad to see “protecting taxpayers” mentioned in Ingram’s letter, because “the Bristol partnership provides immediate and material financial relief for taxpayers by shifting $40 million of legally necessary capital improvement obligations to Bristol Motor Speedway and away from Nashville taxpayers.” As for concerns regarding “increased programming,” the “Bristol partnership will not increase the current schedule of 10 motorsports event weekends each year. NASCAR Cup races are planned for only one weekend every other year — once every 730 days.”
Through open dialogue and collaboration, I believe any concerns can be addressed and a mutually beneficial outcome can be reached. While some may still hold reservations, let’s focus on the positive aspects of bringing the Nashville Speedway up to speed. (Pun intended.) From an economic perspective, the revitalization of the speedway would be a boon for the entire state. NASCAR races
old U.S.A. could put a screeching halt to the Chinese aggression; not by a military conflict and at NO cost of human lives. Yes, it would not be cheap especially for people who are forced to buy the Chinese products because American made stuff is usually more expensive, “but of higher quality.” Along with the American buyers having to bite the bullet by spending more money on American made products maybe the American manufactures could drop their prices and help us fight the Chinese thru trade. Another way would to have any American company get their company’s out of China and back on American soil. Just think it would have more jobs available right here for American citizens to have good paying jobs.
If you think of what the cost of another
attract fans from hundreds of miles, which would inject significant revenue into local businesses, hotels and restaurants.
Further, according to Metro’s fact sheet on the Fairgrounds Speedway Proposal, the renovations will include rebuilding the grandstand to accommodate approximately 30,000 fans, adding new multipurpose event facilities, modernizing driver and spectator safety features, and installing state-ofthe-art sound absorption components to reduce auto racing sounds by 50 percent. If approved, the project will include a 30-year lease for Bristol Motor Speedway to manage and operate the speedway, funded by an up-front contribution of $17 million from the state of Tennessee and an additional $17 million from the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. The Metro Sports Authority will issue revenue bonds to finance the renovation, with revenue streams from rent payments, venue patron taxes, sponsorship agreements and event revenue.
The renovation of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway represents an opportunity to preserve a piece of our city’s rich history. As the second-oldest operating motor speedway in the United States, it holds a special place in the hearts of racing enthusiasts. It has witnessed iconic moments and hosted legendary drivers like Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt, contributing to the fabric of Nashville’s heritage. By modernizing the facility, we not only honor this history but ensure that future generations can experience the thrill and excitement of racing.
Our racetrack renovation represents a pivotal moment in Nashville’s journey. The positive impact on our economy, the elevation of our city’s profile as a sports destination and the preservation of our history are compelling reasons to support this transformative project. Let’s overcome the obstacles, recognizing that progress requires determination and a collective vision for a thriving Nashville. We can reach the full potential of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and create a legacy that will be cherished by Nashvillians and race fans for generations.
Bill Freeman
Bill Freeman is the owner of FW Publishing, the publishing company that produces the Nashville Scene, Nfocus, the Nashville Post and The News.
war would be in lives plus military costs in billions it would be worth it to the Govt. to issue credit cards to our people who are struggling that are only valid for purchases on American or our allies products.
I have noticed (over my many years on earth) that any time that governments are in hot water and questioned, they will pull out the old tried and true U.F.O. spook stuff and this time is a DOOZY with Hubble telescope images and all. The only problem is the “new” images of the flying saucers still look like pie pans on strings?!
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An estimated 80 million Americans suffer from hair loss, while 20 million Americans are estimated to have some type of thyroid disorder. For potentially millions of these people, there is a link between their hair loss and the functioning of their thyroid gland. Yet, this link is not well-known, even among the medical community. If a physician is aware of it, the complexities of diagnosis are often misunderstood. Nevertheless, hair loss is one of the first symptoms an endocrinologist might see if there is a problem with the thyroid.
Despite its small size, the thyroid has a significant effect on many of the body’s organs and systems. It is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck right below the Adam’s apple. Why is it so important? “The thyroid controls the metabolic rate of the body, which is how you convert food into energy. The function of every cell depends on the proper function of the thyroid gland and its hormones,” says Lynn N. Ellington, an M.D. in obstetrics and gynecology and founding partner of the Womens Group of Franklin, Tennessee. (Dr. Ellington is also a frequent guest of the ThyroidHairLossConnection podcast.)
It would take an entire article to discuss the significance of each of these markers. Unfortunately, however, due to insurance issues or perhaps lack of knowledge, doctors may only run tests for TSH and Free T3. These are not enough to get a full picture of the thyroid’s function and whether hair loss can be attributed to it. The numbers for each of these markers must be evaluated together, and sometimes, other hormonal issues might be involved. You can see why a diagnosis can be complex.
If someone is ultimately diagnosed with a thyroid condition, they might be treated with antithyroid medications if they have hyperthyroidism or a synthetic hormone replacement if they have hypothyroidism. Hair loss and other symptoms may not improve with these medications, however. That is because the underlying cause of the hair loss could be a nutritional deficiency that has also caused or contributed to the loss of thyroid function.
In 1972, veteran journalist Tim Ghianni was just a dutiful Nashvillian who wanted to preserve a few pieces of his city’s fading history.
As Nashville’s Lower Broadway prepared to switch from a cobblestone street to more typical asphalt, Ghianni drove downtown late one night to dig up some of the historical bricks on Music City’s famed street. After all, they were destined to be lost to time underneath a fresh pouring of uncaring pavement.
Ghianni noted that country music legends like Hank Williams walked on these cobblestone bricks; to him, they were worth saving. As he excavated the loose road bricks with a screwdriver and put them in his ‘65 Ford Falcon, two folks walked up and decided to pitch in since they believed in what he was doing.
Those helping hands came from legendary country singer/songwriter Bobby Bare and musician/poet Shel Silverstein.
“That was really when my love for Nashville was hatched,” Ghianni said of the “only in Music City” memory. “[The moment] is very rewarding to me.”
In the time that’s passed, Silverstein has died and Bare has become a close friend to Ghianni, so much so that he wrote the preface for Ghianni’s new book, Pilgrims, Pickers and Honky-Tonk Heroes.
In the book, Ghianni aims to pay tribute to some of country music’s towering figures, the ones he believes breathed the spirit into the music scene that Nashville is now known for globally.
The book’s pages aren’t filled with current chart-toppers in the country world as much as they are the founding fathers of the genre, the ones who built up Nashville’s reputation as one of American music’s marquee cities.
Country artists you might recognize in the book include Bare, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Little Jimmy Dickens, Charlie Daniels, George Jones, Waylon Jennings and Mac Wiseman, just to name a few.
Ghianni said his research didn’t really teach him anything he didn’t already know about these icons. However, he said he found something else quite enriching about the preparation process.
“I read everything I could about these guys,” he recalled. “I would generally listen to their music for their chapter before I wrote their chapter, and I didn’t discover anything particularly new about them. What I did discover, though, was how the ones who were still around, how deep and rich they are as human beings, which is what drew me to the ones I wrote about.”
One of those musicians that he holds that admiration for is Bare, a good friend who Ghianni says he still talks to regularly.
“He’s really, really important,” Ghianni said of Bare. “He’s the outlaw who never got the credit…he formed the outlaw movement, really. And he never got credit for that.”
For Ghianni, writing the book wasn’t just about taking a trip down memory lane. He wants his audience to gain a greater appreciation for these country legends as people and pioneers, just like he did.
“I want them to come away with a love for these people,” he said, “And an appreciation for what they’ve done. [I want them to have] a true appreciation of what this city really is. It’s still there; you just don’t see it so much.”
Ghianni’s book is available now on Amazon and through other retailers.
Our thyroid can be hyperactive as in hyperthyroidism or hypoactive as in hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hypothyroidism, and Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism. Many people mistakenly think that only hypothyroidism is associated with hair loss, but any of these thyroid conditions may include hair loss and related symptoms. “Regardless of the cause of the thyroid imbalance,” says Dr. Ellington, “if the thyroid hormones are too high or too low, the body can lose more hair follicles than it can replace, thus resulting in hair loss overall. With hypothyroidism, there is a normal amount of hair loss, but the new hair growth is slowed so there is a net loss of hair. With hyperthyroidism, the replacement is normal, but the amount of hair loss on a daily basis is accelerated. Thus, there is also a net loss of hair with this condition.”
Besides hair loss, the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism include: fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, joint and muscle pain, and depression. Common hyperthyroidism symptoms include (besides hair loss): anxiety, heat intolerance, concentration problems, and goiter.
Of course, the thyroid is a gland that produces hormones: T1, T2, T3, and T4. Medicine actually knows very little about T1 and T2, but we know that T3 and T4 help oxygen enter our cells, which helps the body produce and use energy. In this way, it plays a vital role in metabolism.
Due to the difficulties in diagnosing thyroid issues and related hair loss, a full blood panel for the thyroid must be run on each patient. These include:
TSH
Free T4
Free T3
Reverse T3
Thyroid antibodies
SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
Total T4
Total T3
In some cases, though, an excess of a particular nutrient can cause hair loss. This is the case with selenium, for example, so it is important to avoid over-supplementation.
Diet also plays a part in both the function of the thyroid and the potential for hair loss. There is no one-diet-fits-all approach, however, to take care of these symptoms. Everyone is different, and everyone has different nutritional deficiencies and food sensitivities. For that reason, it is recommended that people suffering from hair loss are evaluated from a holistic perspective and not just for the physical hair loss experienced. Again, hair loss is complex with many different contributing factors.
Below is a list of the most important nutrients related to the health of the hair and scalp, as well as the optimal levels for healthy, growing hair.
Vitamin B12 – 500-900 mcg
Vitamin D 25-hydroxy – 50-90 mcg
Folic Acid – 10.0-20.0 mg
Copper – 90-126 mcg
Zinc – .75-1.01 mg
Iron – 70-125 mg
If someone suffers from hair loss, the above labs should be checked along, with the Thyroid tests mentioned. Bear in mind that copper and zinc can accumulate in the body, so it is recommended to test their levels every six months. In the case of iron, a test should also be done to evaluate what is called “transferrin saturation.” Iron numbers can be high, while ferritin levels (a blood protein that contains iron) may be low. These additional numbers reflect how your body is storing and using iron. This is because we have free radical iron in the body that may not be processed properly due to another vitamin deficiency.
Again, the interactions between hormones, nutrient deficiencies, and organ functions must be evaluated together to determine the true reason for the symptom of hair loss.
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Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn is rallying Republican voters as the 2024 election cycle kicks off ahead of what she said will be a “pivotal year for our country.”
Blackburn spoke to dozens of members of the Republican Women of Williamson County at their monthly luncheon in Franklin, which included other guests such as Tenn. State Sen. Jack Johnson.
“You can’t make up this kind of crazy,” Blackburn told the crowd. “Every single day in [Washington] D.C., it is a fight to defend faith, family, freedom, hope and opportunity, and it is a pushback against [President] Joe Biden’s policies, and [Sen. Majority Leader] Chuck Schumer and what they are trying to do. I just look at where they’re trying to take the country and it is frightening to me.”
Blackburn specifically cited immigration and border security, reiterating her calls for the completion of a physical wall on the U.S. southern border with Mexico, something that was a declared focus by former President Donald Trump, although his administration never completed it.
Blackburn said that the Biden administration “continues to try to find new ways to make illegal legal,” in reference to immigrants and refugees, while allegedly ignoring the ongoing fentanyl and opioid crisis and cartel operations and violence.
Blackburn alleged that the Biden administration is not interested in “stopping terrorists from entering this country,” while in the same breath stating that an Afghani national who is listed on a U.S. terrorist watch list was recently arrested crossing
into the U.S. from Mexico. The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is a federal law enforcement agency.
Blackburn also criticized Biden’s recent authorization of the deployment of some 1,500 U.S. troops to the border who are taking on administrative support roles, and not combat or law enforcement roles.
While she characterized the troop’s jobs of “processing paperwork” as antithetical to “securing the border,” the processing of immigrants is a necessary step in determining if someone meets the legal requirement for asylum and eventually either accepting someone into the country or deporting them, all parts of the federal government’s national security efforts.
The day after Blackburn’s remarks, Gov. Bill Lee authorized the deployment of 100 Tenn. National Guardsmen to the border where they will specifically support security efforts by “patrolling and providing additional security presence along the border; assisting road and route clearance; barrier placement and debris removal; and staffing outpost operations.”
On May 22, Blackburn’s Tennessee colleague U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty led a roundtable discussion in Nashville with former Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan and various state and local law enforcement and government officials discussing border security.
Blackburn also criticized the “impact” of the Green New Deal, proposed environmental legislation which has never
been passed by the U.S. Senate or signed into law, as well as inflation and the national debt, the latter of which appears to have been addressed with a recent bi-partisan deal brokered between Biden and Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.
Blackburn called Biden “weak and compromised” with regard to Russia, China and other adversarial nations, and reiterated many familiar culture war issues that have been evaluated by right-wing media.
“The only way to save this country is to do something about it,” Blackburn said. “We, the people, have to be the people and get to work.”
Blackburn said that she will specifically work at “reigning in big tech and holding them accountable,” noting her proposed bi-partisan Kids Online Safety Act, which she said will soon be passed in the Senate and sent to the House; “removing work from the U.S. military;” her introduction of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act; and efforts to prevent foreign governments — especially China — from purchasing U.S. farmland.
“So, how do we win in 2024?” Blackburn asked the crowd. “It is vital — Our freedom, our sovereignty is going to depend on this, and in 2024, we have to make certain that we keep the U.S. House, we have to make certain that we take the U.S. Senate, and then we have to make certain that we have a Republican in the White House.
“This is going to require each and every one of us to do our part,” Blackburn continued, challenging the crowd to get voters registered and pledging to train 1,000 volunteers before 2024.
While both Blackburn and Hagerty already both announced their support for former President Trump’s reelection campaign, she did not bring up the endorsement in the meeting, which took place just hours before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially announced his bid for the office in the growing field of both Republican and Democratic challengers to President Biden.
“We’re going to have a great primary, “ Blackburn told The News. “[South Carolina Sen.] Tim Scott is a very close friend of mine, [Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations] Nikki Haley does a great job — We’re going to have a great primary — What we do know is the American people are tired of the Biden policies, as I said in my remarks.”
Blackburn didn’t specifically answer what she thinks that DeSantis’ role could or should be within the national-level of the Republican party, but said that the party sees states “as our labs of innovation” for ideas and policies which could be replicated by other states or at a federal level.
The event also saw an early birthday celebration for Blackburn, who was surprised with a birthday cake and an assortment of gifts, including a pair of American flagthemed (and Pakistani-made) boxing gloves, “because she’s a fighter.”
This story is a partnership between the Nashville Banner and the Nashville Post. The Banner is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization focused on civic news and will launch later this year. For more information, visit NashvilleBanner.com.
A poll conducted by Public Policy Polling found the race for mayor is wide open, with District 19 Councilmember Freddie O’Connell leading the pack of mayoral hopefuls but four others within the margin of error of his lead.
Commissioned by NAIOP Nashville, a commercial real estate development association, the poll surveyed 541 likely voters June 2-3 and showed O’Connell with 10 percent, Jeff Yarbro with 9 percent, Heidi Campbell and Matt Wiltshire with 8 percent and Sharon Hurt with 7 percent. The margin of error was plus or minus 4.2 percent.
The poll also found that almost half of all voters, 45 percent, were undecided. Alice Rolli received 4 percent, Jim Gingrich received 3 percent and no other candidate registered individually. Six percent of voters chose “someone else.”
The poll also measured favorability and unfavorability among voters. Yarbro measured the highest, with 29 percent of voters having a favorable opinion of him, followed by Campbell (26), O’Connell (20), Wiltshire (20), Hurt (17), Gingrich (11) and Rolli (8). Campbell had the highest unfavorable numbers at 16 percent while Wiltshire had the lowest at 8 percent.
“As Nashville prepares to elect its fourth mayor in eight years, NAIOP is pleased to offer this poll as a public service to voters in Metro Nashville,” said NAIOP Nashville’s Executive Director Caroline Mullen in a release.
While several campaigns have been polling in the last few weeks, the PPP poll is the first public poll by a credible pollster in this cycle. An earlier poll by a school choice group found Campbell with 17 percent, but also oversampled Campbell’s state Senate district. Public Policy Polling is a firm typically aligned with Democratic candidates and has an A- rating in Five Thirty Eight’s pollster rankings with an average of 80 percent of races called correctly, though the North Carolina-based company has not published any Nashville-specific polling in recent years.
This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.
Two years ago, investors ranging from mom-and-pop groups with a few homes to giant corporations and hedge funds with thousands were snatching up as many Nashville homes as they could.
This left individuals and families trying to buy a home to live in at a disadvantage as some investors paid cash and above asking price, even waiving certain hurdles to speed along the process.
That seems to have changed. According to a new Redfin report, investor home sales in Nashville fell more than 60 percent year-overyear in the first quarter, putting Nashville in the top five nationally for drop-offs.
Redfin cited market conditions, including higher interest rates, as making investments in single-family homes less attractive. That sentiment was echoed by Brad Copeland, a local real estate broker and president of Greater Nashville Realtors.
“One of the primary reasons for a drop in investor purchases in the middle Tennessee region is due to the lack of inventory in the target price point of many investors,” he told the Post. “Purchase price for investment property is a relationship between the purchase price and the anticipated rents to be received for the property. According to the data presented in the article, investors have been purchasing homes in the $340,000 price point in the Nashville area. Presently there are only 57 properties for sale at that price point or below throughout all of Davidson County.”
That could be a good sign for homebuyers in the Nashville area. According to Realtor. com, active listings in the Nashville market increased a staggering 124.7 percent yearover-year in May, the biggest jump in the country. The median list price in Nashville is still increasing, though by the relatively (compared to recent years) moderate level of 5.5 percent from May 2022 to May 2023 ($580,000).
“As investor purchases drop in the region, it could mean more inventory available for owner occupants, who are looking to purchase their first home or moving up in the market,” Copeland added.
This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.
A Trump-appointed federal judge late Friday declared Tennessee’s new law restricting drag performances unconstitutional and halted its enforcement in Shelby County, where the case originated.
Judge Thomas Parker wrote that any restrictions on the First Amendment should be “narrow and well-defined” and that the drag law “is neither.”
The judge also blanched at the state’s defense of the law and warned lawmakers about “their troubling trend of abdicating their responsibilities in exercising ‘considered legislative judgment.’”
Parker previously issued a temporary order halting enforcement of the law as it was set to go into effect in April.
His new order specifies only that it should not be enforced in Shelby County.
The law was a priority for Tennessee Republicans this session, with Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) filing the bill the day after he won reelection.
LGBTQ groups protested the push, which was echoed in other states. Chris Sanders, executive director of the Tennessee Equality Project, said last year that it was an effort to “put us behind closed doors.”
State Rep. Bill Beck (D-Nashville) died Sunday following a reported heart attack. He was 61.
First elected to the House in 2014, Beck represented District 51 including Madison, East Nashville and downtown for nearly a decade. An attorney by trade, he had deep civic ties in the Madison area. Beck faced limited opposition since a competitive 2014 Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Mike Turner.
According to the House Democratic Caucus, Beck is survived by his wife Pamela and daughter Meredith.
Legislative leaders and colleagues have shared tributes to Beck. House Minority
Leader Karen Camper called Beck “one of my closest friends.”
“Any encounter with Bill made your day better,” she said. “I will miss his laugh and his counsel. He was truly the best of us and I cannot imagine the world without Bill Beck in it.”
House Speaker Cameron Sexton said that Beck was “a dedicated servant and powerful voice for the city of Nashville.”
This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.
The legislation aims to prohibit “adult cabaret” including by “male or female impersonators” from performing either on public property or where the performance “could be viewed by a person who is not an adult.” Critics argued that was overly broad and could be used to criminalize a wide variety of behaviors or mere existence.
This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association recently announced the all-state teams for the 2022-23 season for winter high school sports. Spring sports all-state teams will be named at a later date.
Below are the players from the Nashvillearea to earn the honor.
DIVISION II-A
Isaiah West, Goodpasture Christian, Sr.
Kavien Jones, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.
Jayden Jones, Goodpasture, So.
DIVISION II-AA
Tyler Tanner, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Kaleb Beasley, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.
Marcel Reed, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Fred Bailey, Pope John Paul II, Jr.
CLASS 1A
Elijah Groves, East Robertson, Jr.
CLASS 2A
Jaylen Jones, East Nashville, Sr.
Doyel Cockrill, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.
Jordan Crawford, East Nashville, Sr.
CLASS 3A
Monzo Sweeney, Maplewood, Sr.
CLASS 4A
Jarred Hall, Lebanon, Sr.
Jett Montgomery, Independence, Jr.
Trey Johnson, Hillsboro, Sr.
DIVISION II-A
Jailyn Banks, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
Addie Wilhoit, Providence Academy, 8th grade Whitley Miller, Nashville Christian, Sr.
DIVISION II-AA
Jaloni Cambridge, Ensworth School, Jr. Trinity Fields, Brentwood Academy, Sr. Bella Shepherd, Lipscomb Academy, Fr. Ava Krumwiege, Harpeth Hall, So.
CLASS 3A
Braley Bushman, Page, Sr.
CLASS 4A
Emily Monson, Blackman, Sr.
Aubrey Blankenship, Green Hill, Sr.
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Justin Muniz, Green Hill, So.
Lucas Martin, Hillwood, Sr.
Kyle Nielsen, Spring Hill, Fr.
Henry Ribble, Fairview, Sr.
Landon Turner, Harpeth, Jr.
Nathan Simpson, Page, So.
Keegan Seaver, Fairview, Sr.
Thomas Magness, Harpeth, Sr.
Malachi Bennett, Fairview, Sr.
Jake Stacey, Green Hill, Jr.
Kendrick Curtis, Fairview, Sr.
Nathan Downey, Green Hill, Sr.
Cayden Buchannon, Spring Hill, Sr.
Ronan O’Connell, Page, Jr.
Sebron Colson, Blackman, Jr.
Chase Fisher, Wilson Central, Sr.
Chase Creque, Siegel, So.
Jarvis Little, Summit, Jr.
Nicholas Mercante, Wilson Central, Sr.
Landon Beasley, Oakland, Jr.
Landon Desselle, Summit, Jr.
Connor Warnock, Wilson Central, Sr.
Jaxsen Nieuwsma, Oakland, So.
Arash Yazdani, Brentwood, Jr.
Mason Sells, Blackman, Sr.
Brayden Leach, Summit, So.
Brock Wittman, Franklin, Sr.
Finley Jameson, Summit, Sr.
Riley Fort, Wilson Central, Sr.
Clark Vaughn, Brentwood, Jr.
Tre McTorry, Nolensville, Jr.
Wyatt Gibbs, Brentwood, Sr.
Spencer Kon, Independence, Jr.
Jensen Schreiber, Summit, Jr.
James Green, Franklin, Sr.
Noah Todd, Wilson Central, Sr.
Will Parodi, Ravenwood, Sr.
Tanner Tran, Father Ryan, Fr.
Ethan Lampert, Father Ryan, So.
Joe Calvin, Father Ryan, Jr.
Hudson Frazier, Montgomery Bell Academy, So.
Brody Gobbell, Father Ryan, So.
Casen Roark, Father Ryan
Andrew Connow, Pope John Paul II
Aron Tenpenny, Father Ryan, So.
Chancery Deane, Father Ryan, So.
Tyson Wolcott, Friendship Christian, Jr.
Mac Russ, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Chase Eakes, Friendship Christian, Sr.
Sawyer Rutherford, Father Ryan, So.
Taylor Wimsatt, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Matt Oberlander, Father Ryan, Sr.
Johnothon Moore, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Brody Belville, Brentwood Academy, Fr.
Browning Trainer, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Tim Brunet, Father Ryan, Sr.
David Demorest, Battle Ground Academy, So.
Gabe Fisher, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Jaden Potts, Nashville Christian, Sr.
Bobby Council, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Jeremiah Rhames, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.
Max Fisher, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Devin Lively, Friendship Christian, Sr.
Abraham Cromartie, Father Ryan, Sr.
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Rylee Lent, Independence, Sr.
Vivian Mariscal, Nashville Overton, Jr.
Grace Von Loh, Riverdale, So.
Mila Risner, Oakland, Sr.
Morgan Sacharczyk, Riverdale, Sr.
Emily Rice, Independence, Sr.
Halai Cox, McGavock Comprehensive, So. Brooklyn Long, Independence, Sr.
Janiya Clemmons, Cane Ridge, Sr.
Carter Grissom, Riverdale, Jr.
Sydney Hueser, Franklin, Sr.
In the end, it took just four minutes — following a four-hour lightning delay — for Vanderbilt’s last hopes to peter out in the regional round of the 2023 NCAA Baseball Tournament.
That’s how quickly right fielder RJ Schreck, first baseman Parker Noland and designated hitter Chris Maldonado — who had combined to hit 31 home runs and drive in 130 runs this season — flied out, struck out and grounded out, respectively, in the ninth inning of the Commodores’ 2-1 loss to Xavier at Hawkins Field on Sunday.
The abrupt finish, after such a long wait for the game to restart, only seemed to add further shock to the completion of a promising Vanderbilt season that wasn’t supposed to end like this.
The Commodores (42-20), the nation’s sixth-seeded team, were only one weekend removed from capturing the highly competitive Southeastern Conference Tournament. Vanderbilt had won six of its last eight games going into the NCAA Tournament, having taken a regular seasonending series from Arkansas before blowing through the SEC field in Hoover, Ala.
Vanderbilt opened the Nashville regional with a 12-2 thrashing of Eastern Illinois on Friday.
A super regional at Hawkins appeared to be beckoning at that point.
Instead, a pair of one-run losses — an 8-7 defeat to eventual regional champ Oregon on Saturday preceded Sunday’s loss — meant the Commodores had been ousted in the regional in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2008 and 2009.
Moments later, Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin pounded his hand on the podium repeatedly as he reflected on the finality of it all, following so much preparation.
“We’ve spent from Aug. 22 to right now going hard,” Corbin said. “It’s every day … no freakin’ days off. Jesus, you just go and go and go and go and go and go, and then ... it shuts down on you. It’s a suck pill. It just sucks. But it’s what it is.”
Vanderbilt’s pitchers did what was necessary against Xavier (39-25), as starter Sam Hliboki (51/3 innings) and reliever Patrick Reilly (22/3 innings) combined to allow just six hits and one earned run, throwing 66 strikes on 99 pitches.
It was a lack of offense and one critical error that doomed the Commodores.
Vanderbilt managed just four hits against starter Luke Hoskins and Justin Loer, scoring just once when Davis Diaz’ RBI single plated Jonathan Vastine in the third inning. The Commodores struck out seven times and put
just one runner in scoring position over the game’s final six innings.
“They just had command of multiple pitches and they were able to execute them as well, just got us off [our] game, so hat’s off to them on that,” Vanderbilt center fielder Enrique Bradford Jr. said.
Said Corbin: “We just had a hard time with the bats today, for whatever reason. Credit to Xavier.”
The error occurred in the seventh, when Vanderbilt second baseman RJ Austin — who two batters earlier had made a great stretch for a forceout at second base — couldn’t handle a potential double-play grounder. That left the bases loaded with Musketeers, and when Reilly hit Matthew DePrey with a pitch, Jared Cushing trotted home with an unearned, game-winning run.
Vastine singled in the eighth inning and moved to second on Bradfield’s ground out to third, but that’s as close as the Commodores came to tying the score.
Corbin wondered aloud whether Vanderbilt’s tightly contested, late-night loss to Oregon the previous night might have taken some steam out of the Commodores on Sunday.
“It was a tough ballgame [Saturday] night,” Corbin said. “[Saturday] night probably had something to do with today. I hate to say it, but it did. It just shook the energy a little bit. That’s a tough one, but there’s a lot of teams — and we’ve had them before — that come back from that. You get punched in the gut and you come back. It’s tough. It’s not easy. But you’re capable of doing it.”
Why couldn’t this Commodores team do so on this particular weekend?
“I don’t know,” Corbin said. “I’m not sure.”
The only thing for sure was that a Vanderbilt team that had seemed to re-start its engine over the last few weeks — after a slide late in the regular season — was all of a sudden done.
Just like that.
“It’s tough to finalize something,” Corbin said. “It’s tough to put it to bed. That’s what takes the energy out of you ... putting the final touches on a team.
“There’s only one team that can [win a championship], but I guess you always dream about it being you.”
4-seed Lipscomb also fell in the regional round, dropping game one to region host Clemson 12-5, then losing to 3-seed Charlotte 9-2.
This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.
The Nashville Predators have chosen one of their former players as the team’s new head coach.
Andrew Brunette will replace John Hynes, who was fired with one year remaining on his contract.
NHL analyst Kevin Weekes first reported the news.
Brunette was a member of the Predators’ 1998-99 expansion team, and he scored the first goal in team history, helping Nashville defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Oct. 13, 1998. The 49-year-old Brunette spent only one season with the Predators, but would go on to a 16-year NHL career, totaling 733 points (268 goals, 465 assists) in 1,110 games.
Incoming Nashville general manager Barry Trotz coached Brunette during that inaugural Predators season, but their ties go even further back. Trotz also coached Brunette for three years at Portland in the American Hockey League.
In addition, Brunette also has ties to outgoing general manager David Poile. It was Poile, then the general manager of the Washington Capitals, who drafted Brunette in the seventh round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.
Brunette comes to the Predators after one season as an assistant coach for the New Jersey Devils.
He received a significant dose of headcoaching experience during the 2021-22 season, when Brunette was named interim head coach of the Florida Panthers after Joel Quenneville was fired in October 2021.
Brunette guided the Panthers to a 51-186 record that season, but Florida chose to replace Brunette with Paul Maurice after the team was swept by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second round of the playoffs.
In addition to serving as an assistant at Florida, Brunette had previously spent two seasons as an assistant for the Minnesota Wild. Hynes, 48, took over from Peter Laviolette as head coach in January 2020.
He guided the Predators to a 134-95-18 record over four seasons. Nashville made the playoffs in each of the first three seasons, but the Predators failed to win a round, posting a 3-11 postseason mark under Hynes.
One of Hynes’ more impressive stretches came during the end of the 2022-23 season, when Nashville’s roster was depleted following four trade-deadline deals and a string of significant injuries. He guided an inexperienced Predators team to a 12-9-2 record following the trade deadline, beating playoff-bound teams like Seattle, Boston, Vegas, Carolina, Calgary and Winnipeg along the way. Nashville remained in the postseason race through 80 of 82 regular season games
Trotz, who will take over from Poile as the team’s general manager on July 1, complimented Hynes’ work at the end of the season, but did not commit to keeping Hynes behind the bench, saying he would evaluate the situation before making a decision.
This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.
It’s tomato time in Tennessee! This recipe from Kayne Prime Steakhouse features heirloom tomatoes from Corner Spring Farm in Portland Tn. (You can find them every Saturday at the Richland Park Farmers Market.) The many varieties of
heirloom tomatoes are tossed in a mustardy vinaigrette, drizzled with balsamic syrup and topped with creamy burrata and arugula. Summer on a plate and the perfect accompaniment to grilled steak, pork, chicken or fish. Enjoy.
ACROSS
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5 Part of a Halloween costume, maybe
10 French wine cocktail
13 Mythological meanie
14 Underway, to Sherlock Holmes
15 Medical fluids
16 V icious pet handler’s query?
19 Barnyard male
20 Western bloc with a single currency
21 “Full Frontal” host Samantha
23 Unwelcoming
26 Georgia, for most of the 20th century, in brief
27 Cranberry harvest site
28 Obser vation when the collection plate is overflowing?
32 Himalayan capital, as it’s sometimes spelled
33 Fresh start?
34 “Frozen” queen
35 Obama health law, for short
37 Dog ___ (potential locale for a Pawmates meetup)
DIJON VINAIGRETTE
3 ounces champagne vinegar
2 ounces dijon mustard
1 clove garlic minced
2 teaspoons minced shallot
6 ounces extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
1. To prepare Dijon Vinaigrette, whisk together vinegar and mustard, add garlic and shallot. Slowly add oil and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Season with salt.
SALAD
2 pounds tomatoes (variety of heirloom and cherry tomatoes), cut into chunks
1 (8-ounce) tub Burrata cheese
Balsamic syrup
2. To assemble Salad, toss a variety of heirloom tomatoes in Dijon Vinaigrette. Pile on 4 plates, drizzle with balsamic syrup. Top each with 2 ounces burrata and micro marigolds.
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44 Alternative to United or Delta
47 “So much for my theor y that the universe has no end”?
51 Nickname that might drop -han
52 Sex columnist Savage
53 Language in which “Nebraska” means “flat river”
54 Summer coat?
55 Seize hastily
58 Target of an uppercut punch
60 Britney Spears classic ... or a confession applicable to three answers in this puzzle?
65 Pre-calc course
66 Cuts out
67 Requests
68 The Kraken, on scoreboards
69 Look after
70 Seehorn of “Better Call Saul”
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2 “Not this again!”
3 Some occupations?
4 Dr y, as vino
5 Pamphlet or palm leaf, in a pinch
6 “100 Years ... 100 Movies” org.
7 Composer’s mark
8 Lose one’s shirt, say
9 Adds to the mix
10 Skywalker mentor
11 Attach, as a patch
12 Common topping for steak tar tare
15 Declares, informally
17 Bestie, in Bolivia
18 Desser t that sounds like a cause for a lawsuit
21 Peloton equipment
22 Abbr. at the end of a series
24 Comic-___
25 Skywalker mentor
29 Floor
30 Bygone Venetian coin
31 Invitation to a hitchhiker
36 “Are not” retort
38 Treatment for some jeans
39 F igure of interest?
40 Had no doubt
42 “Me too,” stiffly
43 T ic-tac-toe marks
45 Newbie newt
46 Popular Spanish wine
47 Metal bars
48 In abundance
49 Sweet spot?
50 Eventually
56 Cer tain umami source, for short
57 Garfield’s pal in the funnies
59 Vegan substitute for gelatin
61 “The Addams Family” cousin
62 General associated with Chinese food
63 Mike’s partner in candy
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In April, the top sale on our list of pricey abodes came from downtown at the Four Seasons, where a shrouded buyer paid $11 million for a custom condo. From there, we see new construction all over the Middle Tennessee area — at upward of $3.5 million, you might as well get what you really, really want. There’s also a sale to an odd coupling out of Canada and a spotting from our not-so-secret “mystery millionaire” from December.
Below are April’s top 10 home sales in Nashville and the surrounding counties, ranked by sale price.
1. 2nd Ave. S.
Buyer: Sandra K. Newman, trustee of The Vine Hill Trust Sale price: $11 million
Seller: 151 Nashville Project LP Seller’s agent: Unknown Buyer’s agent: Unknown Happy double digits, Four Seasons! This condo in the new FS building downtown sold for $11 million, straight from the builder to a trust. The particular space must have some extremely fancy custom work, as most other sales in the building have gone for less than half that.
2. Canterbury Drive, Nashville 37205
Buyer: Mabrey Shannon Trustee, The Tulip Tree Trust Sale price: $5.25 million
Sellers: Jefferson Cooper Orr and Lori S. Orr
Sellers’ agent: Steve G. Fridrich, Fridrich & Clark Realty
Buyer’s agent: Christie Wilson, The Wilson Group Real Estate Services Attorney Jefferson Cooper Orr and wife, Lori, sold this 5,500-square foot home for more than $5 million. The listing boasts that everything is “new, but the timeless, classic façade!” The home, which is in Belle Meade, has been opened up for a more modern feel inside with soapstone, marble, white oak floors, a finished basement with full bath and two bonus rooms. There are five bedrooms and six and a half baths total and a brand new pool outside with evergreen trees for privacy.
3. Sunset Road, Brentwood 37027
Buyer: Reed Family Trust
Sale price: $4.75 million
Seller: Aspen Construction
Seller’s agent: Mary A. Kocina, Fridrich & Clark Realty
Buyer’s agent: Axel Reed, MODE Properties
This Aspen Construction home was the company’s 2022 Parade of Homes build. The $4.75 million price tag included an allowance for a $250,000 pool. Outside where a pool may live one day are a covered outdoor entertainment area, wood burning fireplace, outdoor kitchen and more than two acres of land. The outdoor space also includes a porte-cochere style driveway and a four-car garage for when it’s time to take the cars indoors. In addition to five bedrooms and six and half bathrooms, the home also has a main level bonus room and bar, all trimmed with wood details in rooms with vaulted ceilings and wood beams.
4. McMillan Road, Franklin 37064
Buyers: Joseph Nicholas and Kayce Fulton Lane
Sale price: $4.5 million
Seller: David T. Holt
Seller’s agent: LeAnne Constantine, Constantine Turner Real Estate
Buyers’ agent: Michelle Maldonado and Amanda Gleaton, Compass RE Joseph Nicholas Lane, an executive an Enviva Inc., an energy company that “aggregates a natural resource, wood fiber, and processes it into a transportable form, wood pellets,” bought this home for $4.5 million with his wife, Kayce. The home sits on more than 20 acres in Leipers Fork near the village. The listing calls the property a “park-like, 20 acre estate” that is “the perfect place to relax, ride horses, swim, and entertain on an intimate or grand scale.” The acreage includes a six-stall horse barn and a storage bar and then a stable, “which is home to the infamous Mr. Winston.” “We have no idea who Mr. Winston is, but he does sound like a selling point.) The stone used on the home was hand cut on the property, and the home itself features seven fireplaces, a heated
salt water pool, four-car garage, finished basement with a bar and kitchen, billiard room, theater room, “man cave,” exercise room and a guest suite with full bath.
5. Woodlawn Drive, Nashville 37215
Buyers: Christopher and Andrea Gabor Diamantis
Sale price: $4.5 million
Seller: DSRM, LLC
Seller’s agent: Lacey Newman and Jonathan Heard, Compass RE Buyers’ agent: Jack Miller, PARKS Christopher Diamantis, our “mystery millionaire” from late 2022, has purchased this home on the much-desired Woodlawn Drive for $4.5 million. This home is “for the buyer wanting to live amongst prestigious properties.” Millworks Homes designed this 7,600-square-foot space, which the listing says “gracefully walks the line between style & function, with an emphasis on natural light & organic materials creating a serene & relaxed aesthetic.” The house was designed with something they’re calling an “Amazon entrance” for discrete delivery of packages. The kitchen has its own walk-in pantry and working area with a prep sink and room for another refrigerator. The main suite includes a dual shower, dual closers and a dressing area with a view of the back yard.
6. Harlow Drive, College Grove 37046
Buyers: Emanuele Saputo and Emilie Bocchia
Sale price: $4.25 million
Seller: TN Home, LLC
Seller’s agent: Johan Andries Kok, Discovery Tennessee Realty, LLC
Buyers’ agent: Schuyler Whitesell, Discovery Tennessee Realty, LLC
Emanuele “Lino” Saputo, is an ItalianCanadian billionaire who owns various businesses, including the Saputo cheese empire. Emilie Bocchia was a player for Les Canadiennes of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League who also worked in marketing at Saputo while a player since she wasn’t drawing a salary in athletics. Outside of the work linkage, it’s unclear how these two are connected, but they did purchase a home in College Grove in April for just more than $4.25 million. The home sits on less than an acre with views of the Troubadour Golf Club’s course.
7. Franklin Hills Lane, Franklin 37067
Buyers: Darren R. and Stephanie J. Beardsley
Sale price: $4,057,118
Seller: Legacy Homes of TN, LLC
Seller’s agent: McClain Holloway Franks and Paxton Williams, Battle Ground Realty
Buyers’ agent: Susan Hoag, The Wilson Group Real Estate Services
On more than five acres in Franklin, this home is just minutes from downtown. At almost 8,000 square feet, this home includes a walk-out porch, a theater, an exercise room and more. Darren and Stephanie Beardsley
are sure to enjoy the rolling hills from the “massive rear deck.”
8. Harding Place, Nashville 37215
Buyers: William Stefek and Michael Rogers
Sale price: $3.8 million
Seller: 508 Investors LLC
Seller’s agent: Josh Cannon, Vision Realty Partners, LLC
Buyers’ agent: Jeff D. Brown, Black Lion Realty
William Stefek and Michael Rogers, Nashville Ballet donors, got this Green Hills home for just under $4 million. The new construction is nearly 7,000 square feet and has five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. This home has “way more to offer than what the eye can see” like a hidden bourbon closet with a custom entryway. (Technically any closet with a bottle of bourbon in it fits this bill, but we bet this one is super fancy.) “No expense spared,” this listing reads.
9. Robertson Academy Road, Nashville 37220
Buyer: Guy E. Whitesman, Trustee 23, W. Gordon Preservation Trust
Sale price: $3.75 million
Seller: Baird Graham Company LLC
Seller’s agents: Melissa R. Clough and Andy Clough, Clough Team Realty
Buyer’s agent: Jacob Rowland Tate, The Tate Brokerage
This new home by Baird Graham Company was designed by architect Christopher Architecture & Interiors. The custom 5,100-square-foot Oak Hill house has the coveted “room for a pool” along with design materials like stucco, reclaimed wood and Tennessee fieldstone. The home has four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, a three-car garage and is on just more than one acre.
10. Broad Oaks Drive, Brentwood 37027 Buyers: Alexander K. and Ashlee Lynn Johnson
Sale price: $3,700,325
Seller: Team Estate Trust
Seller’s agent: Heather L. Roberts, PARKS Buyers’ agent: Robert Evanoff, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Woodmont Realty
This six bedroom, six and a half bath home includes high ceilings throughout with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace in the study and family room. The dining room opens into a covered patio with a pool and the upper level of the 6,200-square-foot abode includes an ensuite bedroom and a large media room. There’s also an attached guest home with its own kitchen and covered patio.
This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.
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From Centennial Park in Nashville to Crockett Park in Brentwood to Pinkerton Park in Franklin up to Hendersonville all the way down to Murfreesboro, this week’s list of fun and cheap things to do takes you all over the Middle Tennessee area. Parks in all of these areas are slated to offer music, movies, folklore and fishing, respectively. Each event is sure to have snacks, but since all of them are outdoors, be sure to plan to bring your own water to hydrate.
As part of our series on free and cheap things to do with the family, here is our weekly roundup of places to spend time together over the next week:
Nashville’s free concert series Musicians Corner continues this weekend at Centennial Park. This weekend attendees can see Savannah Conley, Mon Rovîa, Alicia Blue, CoJo Ko, Kristina Murray, The Brummies, Skyway Man, LadyCouch, Banditos, Cara Louise, Rosa Rodriguez V., Crystal Rose, Jerrica Alyssa and Paul Nestler. Over five weeks, 12 shows host dozens of artists each Friday from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. through June 17. All shows are at Centennial Park and the vibe is extremely family friendly.
The International Folkfest in Murfreesboro will host dance groups from around the world, billing itself as a week of excitement and education. International groups will also perform at schools, senior
citizen organizations and civic clubs throughout the week of June 2-9. There’s still room for education during these summer months.
SPECIAL NEEDS FISHING RODEO
Over in Hendersonville on June 10, fishing season is in full gear and they’re hosting a Special Needs Fishing Rodeo. The contest is a bring-your-own-fishingpole event and bait will be provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is held the day of the event.
MOVIES IN THE PARK: FRANKLIN
At Pinkerton Park in Franklin, each Friday night through the rest of June there will be a free family-friendly movie. Folks can bring their own blanket, chair and snacks for a Friday night family movie. Movies begin at 8 p.m. and on June 9, Guardians of the Galaxy will be screened; June 16 is Moana and on June 23 Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark will play.
The Summer Concert Series begins with a Sunday night concert at Crockett Park with the WannaBeatles. On June 18, the Music City Stones will play and the third annual BrentFest will feature Rubiks Groove and Cruizin Keys Dueling Pianos on June 24, along with a beer garden, various food trucks, and a fun zone for the little ones.
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