PRIDELY - Nashville Vol 2

Renovations

to increase home value

Personalization: We all want to make our home unique to our own character. However, when it comes time to sell, buyers want to envision themselves in the home, which can be difficult if the entire home is personalized to you. Avoid any personalization that is difficult to undo and stick to a nice universal outlook that speaks to everyone.

Landscaping: Just like with personalizing, it’s best to keep it simple. Some home buyers may love how elaborate your landscaping may look, but most of the time they’re considering the cost of upkeep or the difficulty of maintaining that look. A clean lawn with curb appeal is the best first impression to give to potential buyers.

Closet Space: Some of us are minimalist and can do with a larger room by sacrificing closet space, but most potential buyers value the importance of storage. Remember, buyers want to see themselves living in the home, and a lack of closet space might send them looking elsewhere.

Bold Paint: Freshly painted rooms are a great way to brighten up your home. There’s nothing wrong with bringing a little color into your home but keep in mind that buyers may not favor the same colors you do. Stick to keeping the colors subtle with small accents and focus more on neutral tones to appeal to potential buyers.

Trendy Designs: Barn doors and patterned tiles may look great to some buyers, but avoid trendy designs that might be outdated when you decide to sell. No matter how tempting the latest home design trend may be, the classic look is always the safest bet.

DIY Projects: Projects that you build yourself are great, but only when they’re done professionally. This is important to potential buyers so make sure if you’re going to do your own home project, that you do it exceptionally well. This also applies to repairs, quick cover ups will only get you so far. These sort of projects can either increase or decrease the value of your home so make sure you know what you’re doing before proceeding.

Long-Term Necessities: When it comes to renovations, keep in mind that not every buyer needs a built in office desk, or a workshop, or anything that may seem like a great idea to you. Tread carefully when adding permanent fixtures, not all buyers have the same vision as you when it comes to changes made. Make sure your room structures allow the flexibility for potential buyers to make their own changes.

Restaurants

Etch

Open-kitchen setting for eclectic, upscale dining, plus a rich cocktail & wine list.

303 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37201

Phone: (615) 522-0685 | Web: etchrestaurant.com

The Stillery

Mason jar cocktails, burgers & brick-oven pizza in a modern space with live music on weekends.

113 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201

Phone: (615) 942-8080 | Web: stillerynashville.com

Folk

High ceilinged space with exposed brick walls & an innovative seasonal Italian food & wine menu.

823 Meridian St, Nashville, TN 37207

Phone: (615) 610-2596 | Web: goodasfolk.com

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Pinewood Social

Trendy hangout featuring New American cuisine, cocktails & bowling in an industrial-chic space.

33 Peabody St, Nashville, TN

37210

Butcher & Bee

Hip outpost offering a rotating menu of inventive, seasonal cuisine made with local ingredients.

902 Main St, Nashville, TN

37206

The Farm House

Reimagined, farm-fresh Southern classics, local brews & cocktails in a hip space.

210 Almond St, Nashville, TN

37201

Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea

Locally minded coffeehouse in artsy, industrial surrounds with live music plus breakfast & lunch.

1886 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

Cerveza

Jack’s

Mexican restaurant & cantina with specials such as Taco Tuesday & happy hour, plus local bands.

135 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201

Marsh House

Elevated, seafood-centric Southern fare in a chic setting at the Thompson Nashville hotel. 401 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

Fattoush Cafe

Simple counter serve offering falafel & shawarma, plus Greek specialties such as gyros & baklava.

1716 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Ninki

Casual, contemporary Japanese restaurant featuring a full-service sushi bar & live hibachi grill.

4530 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205

FEB 18

Nashville Wine in the Winter

Nashville Wine in the Winter attendees will take a break from the cold and sample from over 100+ wine, beer and spirits in a Winter Wonderland setting in the heart of downtown Nashville. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAR 10

Mama Bears

MAMA BEARS is an intimate, thought-provoking exploration of the journeys taken by two mothers from conservative, evangelical Christian backgrounds. Whose profound love for their LGBTQ children has turned them into fierce advocates for the entire queer community. They are willing to risk losing friends, family, and faith communities to keep their offspring safe—even if it challenges their belief systems and rips their worlds apart.

MAR 28

Tin Pan South

Tin Pan South is the world’s largest songwriter festival and happens each year in Nashville! Dedicated to songs and those who write them, Tin Pan South is an event where fans get a unique experience with the music they love. Learn more at tinpansouth.com.

APR 15

Nashville Comedy Festival

Experience Nashville with a laugh. The annual Nashville Comedy Festival features some of the funniest comedians in the world. The comedians perform at various venues throughout Nashville and bring non-stop laughter to all attendees. Learn more at nashcomedyfest.com.

MAY 6

Sevier Park Fest

Celebrating our local artists, makers, and musicians with live music, family activities, unique local shopping, and more for all ages! Discover more at sevierparkfest.com.

JUN 24

Nashville Pride Festival & Parade

There’s fun for everyone packed into our entertainment lineup. Each year the over 250 acts perform on three stages. Enjoy over 225 local and regional vendors including food trucks for every taste. Learn more at nashvillepride.org.

JUL 4

17th Annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival

The annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival brings together the local community and visitors to celebrate the uniquely Nashville dish, Hot Chicken. This event is FREE and kicks off with the Fire Truck Parade. Visitors can enjoy Hot Chicken from Nashville’s best Hot Chicken establishments, cold beer from Yazoo, and other delicious edibles from local vendors. Learn more at hot-chicken.com.

AUG 11

The Tomato Art Fest

The Tomato Art Fest is one of Nashville’s most unique events that brings people together to celebrate the tomato, a uniter not a divider. Discover more at tomatoartfest.com

SEP 28

Nashville Film Festival

The Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the country. This year, there will be a full range of in-person screenings at venues throughout Nashville. Festival-goers can enjoy more than 125 films, Creators Conference panels, Q&As with filmmakers, the annual Music Program, and other exclusive content. Visit nashvillefilmfestival.org.

OCT 7

Nashville Whiskey Festival

Each year the Nashville Whiskey Festival brings together whiskey novices and connoisseurs for three days of education, live music, great food and whiskey tastings! Discover more at nashvillewhiskeyfestival.com.

NOV TBD

Cheekwood’s Holiday Lights

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood features elegant and creative light displays along a one-mile walking path that sets the gardens aglow. With sparkling interactive features, s’mores and bar stations, and a 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree in the bedecked historic mansion, Holiday LIGHTS is the ideal, memory-making experience for visitors of all ages. Learn more at cheekwood.org.

DEC TBD

38th Annual Dickens of a Christmas Dickens of a Christmas recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A variety of musicians, dancers and Dickens characters will fill the streets. Learn more at williamsonheritage.org.

JAN 4 (2024)

Nashville Boat Show

The Nashville Boat Show offers a wide range of boats and yachts in a variety of sizes and for a variety of applications. From the big luxury yacht to pure pleasure craft, everything is represented at the fair. Stop by to enjoy live music, relax with food and drinks. Learn more at nashvilleboatshow.com.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

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EATING THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control weight gain and compulsive

eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do.

Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short.

InfluencesCultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can

sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

Weight ManagementHere are tips to help you manage your weight.

For starters, never skip a meal. By skipping a meal, you’re allowing yourself to become

hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead

of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

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Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

NASHVILLE CARES

Our mission is to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Middle Tennessee. We work to achieve this through education, advocacy and support for those at risk for or living with HIV.

NASHVILLECARES.ORG | (615) 259-4866

THE TABLE NASHVILLE

The Table is a LGBTQIA+ centered faith collective committed to the work of social justice and racial equity. We welcome those who are seeking God’s love and grace as a first timer or a lifer. Everyone has a seat at our table and we affirm people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, age, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and relationship status.

THETABLENASHVILLE.ORG | (615) 264-8600

PFLAG NASHVILLE

PFLAG Nashville provides free support for parents, family, and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. We are here to listen, encourage, guide, and assist you as you work to understand what it means to be LGBT.

PFLAGNASHVILLE.ORG | (615) 208-4528

NASHVILLE LGBT CHAMBER

The Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce advances common business interests, economic growth, and equality in the workplace and society for its LGBT members, businesses, and allies by providing educational, networking, and community building opportunities.

NASHVILLELGBTCHAMBER.ORG | (615) 507-5185

OASIS CENTER

We stand against racism and racist systems. At Oasis Center, we believe in social justice and racial equality, and we condemn institutions whose policies and practices lead to injustice and hate.

OASISCENTER.ORG | (615) 327-4455