Sophisticated Society, presented by Genesis Diamonds

from Sophisticated Living Nashville Nov/Dec 2020

SOPHISTICATED WEDDINGS

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021

With so many fundraisers, galas, events, and concerts canceled or postponed, many organizations and artists are still determining new dates to schedule. Here are a few we have been following and some dates for next year. We look forward to seeing you there!

WARNER PARKS ALLÉE REOPENING CEREMONY

Remarks were made by Mayor John Cooper, Metro Parks Board Member Sharon Gentry, Friends of Warner Parks Board Chair Jeremiah Pyron, FOWP Vice-Chair and It’s My Nature Campaign Co-Chair Govan White, and FOWP President Jenny Hannon. According to Tim Netsch, Assistant Director of Metro Parks Planning Division “This is one of Nashville’s most important public places. It’s part of the identity of the city. It’s seen so much wear and tear over the years, and now thanks to Friends, it is seeing a lot of love, too.” Notably among those friends was a lead gift by the Frist Foundation, amounting to a total of $4.9 million raised to date thanks to the generosity of 75 community members who have heard the call of the It’s My Nature campaign, for after all – it’s our Nature, Nashville. (October 1, 2020)

**FOWP Board Member Tara Armistead and FOWP Historian Bob Parrish**

**Chuck and Tricia Elcan and David Braemer**

**Barby White, Govan White and Mayor John Cooper**

**City of Belle Meade Mayor James V. Hunt, Mayor John Cooper and Belle Meade Commissioner Rusty Moore**

**Julie Frist, Sylvia Bradbury and Lynn Scarola**

**Mayor John Cooper, FOWP Board Member Henry Trost and Councilwoman Angie Henderson**

**Tara Armistead, Susannah Scott-Barnes and Clare Armistead**

IMAGINE, REIMAGINE: SWAN BALL 2021 KICKOFF

Swan Ball 2021 Chairs Mary Catherine McClellan and Janette Smith kicked-off Swan Ball 2021 with a creative and festive drive-through for their committee at Elizabeth Nichols’ stunning Belle Meade residence. Melanie Baker coordinated a stunning driveway display with shimmering grey tablecloths and spectacular flowers arranged by Jen Solesby Designs. Committee members picked up their packets and received bespoke grey linen masks embroidered with SB2021, a bottle of Bottega Rose Gold Prosecco, and a box of Lemon Rosemary Shortbread beautifully packaged and delivered to their driver’s side on white lacquered trays.We look forward to the exciting new developments! (October 22, 2020)