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Nothing But the Best All of our favorite things in one place

It’ll come as no surprise to you that our Nfocus team knows a thing or two about parties. We cover between 300 and 400 per year, and after 25 years in print, we’ve seen just about everything. That being said, we still find new things that surprise and delight us on Nashville’s social scene every single year, and this is the issue where we get to talk about them. For our annual Best Parties poll, we asked you, our readers, to vote on your favorite events of the year and all of the details that made them shine. We received a record number of votes this year and the results represent every corner of the city and the causes that make it so special. From the Nashville Zoo to the Nashville Symphony to the Warner Parks, the winning nonprofits are as diverse as the events they host. NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HILL CENTER GREEN HILLS | 4015 HILLSBORO PIKE, SUITE 105 | HILL CENTER GREEN HILLS | 4015 HILLSBOR NASHVILLE NASH O PIKE VILLE, TN | , SUITE 105 P: 615-292-9700 | NASHVILLE, TN

Our writers also weighed in on the moments that stood out to us this year. Find out our favorite latenight snack, our biggest celebrity sighting and the luncheons that left us feeling inspired and educated on page 23.

This issue also marks the return of the My Nashville feature (page 33). We asked three couples — Lorie and Gavin Duke, Fletcher Foster and Dennis Johnson, and Tara and Ben Armistead — to share how they’d spend a dream weekend in Nashville. Their itineraries showcase their unique personalities and include tips and suggestions on where to dine, where to hike, where to bike and where to shop. Take a minute to see Nashville through their eyes and find some new places worth exploring.

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BY NaNcY FloYd Nancy is a reader of books, rider of bikes and lover of all things local. She lives in East Nashville with her husband, Kyle, and beagle, Gus. Email her at nfloyd@nfocusmagazine.com.