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Contents December 2015 | Vol. xxii, No. 12

parties

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At Athena’s Feet

Eye on History

An evening of intrigue at the Conservancy Gala

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Women of Influence The Academy for Women of Achievement Awards recognizes movers and shakers

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Good People Giving Back

features

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Boots, Vests and Sparkles

J im Haslam wins the Kraft Award for changing Tennessee’s landscape

S outhern fun at the Concert for Cumberland Heights

Nashville Public Library honors Jon Meacham with Literary Award

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Making Spirits Bright

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Gifts That Give Back

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Holiday Happenings

Colorful gifts for everyone on your list

Spread some holiday cheer while supporting a great cause

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Living Longer and Loving It

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Jazz Fix

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Only in Nashville Kip Moore performs at A Little Night of Music

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A Family Affair

10 Behind the Scenes Americana—Colonel Littleton doesn’t settle for less than the best

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Down by the River

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An Ode to Fall

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The Sage Awards honors women making a difference

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Celebrate the season all month long

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Briefs

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Open Doors

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Nuptials

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Taking Vows

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Nroute

Sunday in the Park accents the beauty of Warner Parks

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Deconstructing the Dish

Once-in-a-Lifetime Conversation

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This Just In

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Backstory

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On the Circuit

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Pencil In

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Nretrospect

Jazzmania honors excellence with the Heritage Award

Rascal Flatts and friends perform for the Children’s Hospital

Farm to Fork dinner serves up a river-friendly night

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In Our Words A Wonderful Life

Nsider News, rumors & propaganda

Literary Award patrons honor Jon Meacham

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Shannon Hoppe and Brent Maddox of Studio Tenn’s It’s a Wonderful Life. Photographed by Anthony Matula of MA2LA at The Factory at Franklin. Costuming by Matt Logan. For more on Studio Tenn’s production of It’s a Wonderful Life, check out our Holiday Happenings calendar on page 73.

Narrow Gate Artisans, Old School Farm Bar, Minxx and Draper James

New shops, restaurants and trunk shows

Latest Nashville weddings

Herod-Brockman vows

Primland

Midnight Chocolate Sauce

Stupid Journalist Tricks

A Sense of Wonder

The Bee, The Next Door Luncheon and Nashville Rep’s Director’s Dinner

Calendar of December events

Like a Lady

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Herbert Fox, Jr. Nancy Floyd managing editor Lauren Langston Stewart staff writer Holly Hoffman social correspondent Gloria Houghland contributors Beth Alexander, Laura Bearden, Hallie Caddy, Erin Crabtree, Carrington Fox, Wesley H. Gallagher, Ridley Green, Jack Isenhour, Christine Kreyling, Mindy Merrell, Sandy Nelson, Ellen Pryor, Jennifer Puryear, R.B. Quinn, Abby White, Varina Willse founding editor editor

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IN OUR WORDS IN OUR WORDS

A Wonderful Life The hap-happiest season of all

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blinked and it was the Christmas season. That seems to happen more quickly every year.

Fortunately, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year—in my opinion, anyway—and I welcome it with open arms, hectic as it may be.

The December issue is always one of my favorites to put together.

From our annual gift guide to our holiday happenings calendar, there are so many goodies packed into these 88 pages that I hope you have plenty of time to enjoy it all.

Our colorful gift guide—which might just be our prettiest yet—has presents for everyone on your list.

Start planning now on page 57. If you’re looking for a gift that keeps on giving, check out our list of Gifts That Give Back on page 71. We’ve found unique and beautiful items that ben-

efit great causes around the city. And if you’re hoping for fun ways to fill your December days, our Holiday Happenings calendar on page 73 has ideas for every day of the month.

In recent years, we’ve started something of a tradition with our December issue by working with local performing arts companies to create holiday-themed covers.

(Who can forget last year’s adorable Sugarplum Fairy from the Nashville Ballet decorating a Christmas tree at Cheekwood?)

This year, we teamed up with actors and the artistic team at Studio Tenn to recreate the iconic It’s a Wonderful Life movie poster.

We hope you love it as much as we do and that it serves as a reminder to approach this holiday season with gratitude and joy.

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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.

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bout an hour south of Nashville, there is a little town called Lynnville, and in it lives Colonel Littleton. He’s not actually a colonel, and the stories vary as to how the name came about, but that’s what he and the brand he has developed over the last two decades are known as.

Colonel Littleton was in the upscale men’s apparel industry when he noticed that the quality of gifts in the stores he dealt with was lacking.

One day he found 17 pairs of vintage cuff links, packaged them individually and sold them all to the first store he visited. From there he started collecting and selling other interesting gift items, including leather bags. Then one day he bought a sewing machine, got a piece of leather and taught himself how to sew. Almost 20 years later, Colonel Littleton sells handmade leather goods, designed by the Colonel himself, to hundreds of stores across the country and throughout the world. His products range from bags and briefcases to journals and iPhone cases, all crafted in his Lynnville shop from the finest leather.

“If somebody is looking for a slick, black Italian leather briefcase, we’re

probably not the company for you,” says the Colonel. His products are made from full-grain American hides tanned by hand at a small local tannery. Because the leather is minimally altered, any nicks and scratches in the hide show through, giving the pieces uniqueness and character. The Colonel isn’t looking for perfection in his leather; he’s looking for a story told by mosquito bites, barbed-wire scrapes and cattle brands.

Colonel Littleton values customer service as much as he does the quality of his goods. “What we do is Americana, made in the USA,” says the Colonel. “I think it’s a quality product that has a design style that [carries] a little nostalgia. And I think people like to see American companies and small town companies do well, and when they get treated right and get a great product, it resonates with people.”

If you’re looking for a gift for the leather-lover in your life, visit colonellittleton.com. Five and TENN at the Omni Nashville Hotel also carries several pieces, and Lynnville is only an hour away! You might even get to meet the Colonel himself.

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Wesley is a Nashville native who does most of her best writing in her journal. But like any good writer, she is also working on a novel.

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Neither Wind nor Rain Gusty winds, light rain and horrendous traffic could not dampen the spirits of the masses who converged in Nissan Stadium for the Light The Night Walk benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Tents offering pre-walk activities covered Lots G and M at the north end of the stadium. Teams dressed in matching Tshirts, including many with matching accessories, streamed through the gates for fun and food before the walk.

Through Gate 5 on the west side lower concourse, corporate sponsors were treated to a Leadership Reception in recognition of their generous gifts and support. Katie Ohh was all smiles but had little to say because she would soon be singing the National Anthem. John Zarling, next year’s chair, was already making plans for the 2016 event.

Not long before the walk began, Middle Tennessee corporate chair Dee Anna Smith and national honorary chair Chip Esten took a brief moment to thank everyone. This group of leaders not only provided funds, but they also participated. Dee Anna was among those wearing a turquoise T-shirt. The team from Sarah Cannon was there to walk and generated almost $1 million by the end of the night!

After one last bite of sustenance, Chip, Dee Anna and others joined the teams ready to make the twomile loop from the stadium, over the

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Training Tomorrow’s Leaders

the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund, the beneficiary of both this event and the Nashville Fashion Forward Gala, which will be chaired by Alizah You know an organization is successGreenberg and Gen Sohr. ful when one of its alumni becomes Guests sipped on signature Tito’sthe new mayor of Nashville. At the 30th infused gimlets and enjoyed light bites Anniversary Celebration Dinner for from 5th & Taylor while comparing accessories or donning pieces from their own fall lines. (Cara Jackson, we all have our eye on your new Stella McCartney bag, and Leslie Stephens and Poni Silver, we want everything in your collections.) We caught up with Vince Dreffs and Amos Gott and NFW cofounders Connie CathSanti Tefel, Diane Hayes, Phil Bredesen cart-Richardson, Marcia Masulla, Robert Campthe Young Leaders Council, Megan bell and Mike Smith, and we all toastBarry was awarded the Alumni Leaded the sparkliest crew in town, Alicia ership Award. The YLC prides itself and Clint Searcy and Any Old Iron’s on training more than 2,000 nonprofit Andrew Clancey. board leaders over the past 30 years, and with more than 475 attendees at the Celebration Dinner, it would be safe to assume that at least one perIt was a blustery night for son in that crowd will one day follow Twelve|Twelve’s inaugural Dinner in Megan’s footsteps.

Under the City Lights, benefiting As both a former mayor and goverGilda’s Club of Nashville, but the alnor, it was only fitting that Phil Bredefresco supper managed to be quite the sen was the keynote speaker. Looking cozy affair thanks to the last-minute around the room at the sea of young resourcefulness of unofficial party faces, he was clearly touched by the hostess Kindy Hensler. She and her bright future of our city and state and husband, Ray, crisscrossed the city confident that the YLC is truly trainthe day of the event to pick up striped ing tomorrow’s leaders. YLC board blankets from Target that perfectly chair Jordan Waldron received the matched the event décor from Big prestigious Young Leader of the Year Events and Hester & Cook. Guests Award and welcomed the attendees to were thrilled to see them draped over this special event, recognizing dinner the backs of chairs when they arrived chair Santi Tefel. for the rooftop party.

Others in attendance were John Byers, Brooke Sweeney, Chase Cole, Laini Brown, Megan Brearey, Dan Hogan, Alex Hughes, Nina Kumar, Kathleen Murphy, Karen Johnson, Nancy Youssef, Bob Fisher, Jennifer Hill, Susan Chapman, Brittany Irby, Ellen Green, Lewis Lavine, Kara Allen, Matthew Self and Kay Work.

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Kicking It Off In Style

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Woodland Street bridge, down First Avenue, across Korean Veterans Boulevard and back to the stadium. No amount of rain could diminish the enthusiasm for the night or support for this cause.

If you happened to see a bunch of welldressed people heading to 5th & Taylor a few weeks ago, it was likely for the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off party. Held on 5th & Taylor’s beautiful patio, the stylish set assembled to hear details about the upcoming sixth annual Nashville Fashion Week, which will be held April 5-9 at venues across town.

In addition to announcing dates for the city’s celebration of our rapidly growing fashion industry, the kick-off prompted folks to apply for the Emerging Designer Showcase and

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The bar also helped keep guests toasty, serving up a warm apple cider cocktail in addition to some autumninspired drinks. Most attendees opted to spend the cocktail hour huddled near the fire pits, sipping their beverages and enjoying light bites from The Food Company. People were hesitant to leave the warmth of the roaring fires, but the delicious menu was

enough to entice them away. As guests settled into their seats, the blankets proved quite useful as couples and friends cozied up together and draped them across laps or around shoulders.

It added to the jollity of this familystyle supper. After enjoying an arugula, pear and cranberry salad and The Food Company’s famous tomato basil soup, partygoers passed plates of beef tenderloin with horseradish crema, Moroccan spiced grilled chicken pail-

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lards with butternut squash purée, truffled corn pudding and roasted root vegetables. The evening ended with a dessert of dark chocolate tartlets with rye whiskey caramel and cinnamon whipped cream and a songwriters round in the common area. The crowd was so entertained by the musical stylings of Brett James and Chris DeStefano that a few ladies ended up dancing on the coffee table. We’d call that a successful party!

Better With Age The Council on Aging celebrated Sophia Beamon, Toni Heller, Ida Martin and Emmie McDonald as their 2015 Sage Award honorees at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Presented by St. Thomas Health, the Sage Awards have been given annually since 1991 and recognize older adults whose lives demonstrate a lifelong commitment of service to their local communities.

The Patrons Reception, held a few days before the Awards Luncheon, reveals more of the individual personalities of these outstanding individuals.

Event co-chairs Vickie Harris and Victoria Kindell asked each of the ladies to share their food and libation of choice, and the Omni chefs did an incredible job of providing each favorite for the honorees and their guests.

Sophia, a public school teacher and guidance counselor, chose chicken salad with sliced grapes and fruit tea; Toni, a longtime community volunteer, selected mini beef sliders and Pinot Grigio; Ida, a lifelong educator, picked crab cakes and red wine sangria; and Emmie, a pioneer for female executive leadership in the banking continued on page 14

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Mary Spalding and Debbie Best cohosted an energetic and informative kick-off coffee for the committee of the 2016 Antiques & Garden Show at Mary’s spacious Belle Meade home.

Co-chairs Elizabeth Coble and Amy Liz Riddick have been working for months to create a lineup of lecturers, gardeners and dealers certain to excite supporters. This year’s show, themed Landscape of Design, will take place thanks to the effort of an army of volunteers.

Shuttles made continuous loops carrying revelers from Chickering Lane up the hill to 5 St. James for Family & Children’s Service’s (FCS) second annual Fabulous House Party. Those who made it up the winding, narrow drive to the wooded aerie before sunset enjoyed stunning views from the hillside retreat.

The luxurious, five-level treehouse, currently for sale, became an art gallery for the night. Haynes Galleries and David Lusk Gallery filled the empty walls with extraordinary pieces of art available for purchase, ranging from a John Singer Sargent to local favorites John Baeder and Kit Reuther.

Art lovers could enjoy their purchases even more knowing that proceeds would fund FCS programs including the Crisis Line, individual and family counseling, adoption support and other life-transforming services.

The home was so large, and the party so well attended, we couldn’t possibly see everyone there. We managed to find co-chairs Gail Danner, Betsy Miller and Sue Chilton—but all were on different floors. Sue, who

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After snacking on treats from Corner Market, Elizabeth and Amy Liz captured everyone’s attention to share details of the upcoming three-day event. The 26th annual show, which benefits Cheekwood and Sophia the Economic Club of Nashville’s childfocused charities, will take place Feb. 12-14 at the Music City Center, opening with the highly anticipated Benefactors’ Reception the evening before.

Bunny Williams, national honorary chair, joins a stellar list of lecturers including Shane Connelly, Suzanne Rheinstein and Brian J. McCarthy.

Patrick Larkin and Sarah Lowe will design Cheekwood’s centerpiece garden. Gavin Duke, Phillipe Chadwick, Todd Breyer and Josiah Lockard will lend their talents to build beautiful gardens in the dead of winter.

But, of course, the most exciting news—that Gwyneth Paltrow will be the keynote speaker—couldn’t be revealed quite yet. This committee was thrilled, however, when the news broke a couple weeks later.

Many past chairs attended the kick-off and continue to be involved with the show, including Debbie, Jane Sloan, Lynne Rhett, Holly Hoffman, Betsy Brittain, Janette Smith, Donna Dalton, Beth Moore, Mary Gambill and Lucy Haynes. Tireless committee members, who also return year after year, include Caroline Coulton, Holly Coltea, Elizabeth McDonald, Steve Sirls, Martha Chapman, Hillary Cooper, Lina Rowland, Mary Barret Farnsworth, Kathy Williams, Joyce Hitt, Marci Houff and Jay Joyner.

Co-chairs Elizabeth Coble and Amy Liz Riddick

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one for their support and to introduce gala co-chairs Neil Krugman and Mike Whitler.

As is customary with this event, Neil and Mike would only reveal the theme—Designs to Intrigue—but no specifics. Perhaps if third cochair Karen Elson were able to attend, we might Co-chair Betsy Miller, Gary Haynes, have pried some details Co-chair Sue Chilton from her.

Tooty Bradford, Elhappens to be the listing agent, was ca- len Martin and Gerry Nadeau, Fran pable of directing any lost guest toward Hardcastle, Marianne Byrd, Libby and their companions. Once inside, the en- Ben Page, Elizabeth Dingess, and Shirtry was easy to find again because of ley and Stuart Speyer were a few of the the nearby crowd grazing on the abun- patrons curious about the upcoming dant spread from Corner Market. gala. Even without further details, all In the crowd, and having a fabulous knew it would be an enchanting night time, were Heloise Kuhn, Annette Es- that ensured continuing fun, music and kind, Joni Werthan and Larry Jens- art for our community at the Parthenon sen, Laurie Eskind, Beth Alexander, and Centennial Park.

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Patrons of the Conservancy Gala enjoyed a cocktail supper at honorary cochair Clare Armistead’s elegant home.

The intimate get-together felt more like a family gathering than simply a thank you for supporters of the upcoming sixth annual affair, which raises funds to enhance, restore and preserve the Parthenon and Centennial Park. Conservancy president Sylvia Rapoport and honorary co-chair Hope Stringer were delighted with the turnout, and the savvy ladies were thrilled to provide updates on recent developments and the next steps regarding the Centennial Park Master Plan.

Guests indulged in a scrumptious menu from Johnny Haffner, each item worthy of accolades. After polling those around the dining table, epicure Chase Cole declared the heirloom tomato canapés and croque monsieur the best bites—and we concur! At the terrace bar, Lee Pratt, Josephine and John Darwin and Abby White agreed that Johnny’s house-made potato chips paired well with white or red wine.

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The 19th annual Artclectic at University School of Nashville kicked off with a Patrons Party attended by more than 500 guests. Co-chairs Kobie Pretorius, Ginger Sands and Cameron Simmons were more than thrilled with the turnout of this record-setting show.

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For the endless circle of inspiration that happens when artists, art lovers and art come together, the theme for Artclectic 2015 was most appropriate: “Inspire. Be Inspired.”

Patrons Party co-chairs Jane Groos and Virginia Tanner planned a “gallery chic” party using black and white and a touch of red. The Patrons Pop, a vodka cocktail with cranberry garnish, provided that perfect touch of color.

Merchants Restaurant and USN alums Benjamin and Max Goldberg provided a delectable menu that included seared diver scallops, lamb meatballs and black truffle risotto cakes with Maine lobster.

The juried sale offered something for every art lover—paintings, prints, jewelry, textiles and mixed media—at every price range (from $20 to $10,000).

Of the 56 artists participating, many were local and almost 40 were returning. Judges Susannah Scott-Barnes, Tim Ozgener and Betsy Wills gave the Rising Star award to local artist and continued on page 18

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The crowd obviously agreed based upon the number of his drawings sold.

Proceeds from the weekend were earmarked for the Artclectic Endowment Fund for Innovative Teaching that supports and inspires curricular innovation and classroom excellence at USN. Art lovers and Nashville Tiger supporters in the crowd included Mias Pretorius, Luke Sands, David Simmons, Vince Durnan, Ann and Tom Curtis, Katie and Kevin Crumbo, Ann and David Kloeppel, Amy and Frank Garrison, Erich Groos, Bobo Tanner, Anne Westfall, Vandana and Rick Abramson, Julie and Bob Gordon, and Tonia and Jeff Klein.

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11 Grammy Awards. But through all of her accomplishments, the desire to give back has always remained a guiding principle. “Sharing your life and your platform brings some kind of magic,” she said. “It just does.”

The evening was certainly something magical as Amy was honored and celebrated by her sisters, along with Bill Hearn, Crissy and Bill Haslam, Ron Samuels and the students of Junior Achievement. For an organization dedicated to equipping young people to plan for the future and make smart academic and business decisions, it’s hard to imagine a better role model than Amy.

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Vicki and Kerry McCluggage hosted a party to honor patrons of the 67th Bal d’Hiver. Bal co-chairs Mary Lee Bartlett and Amy Colton greeted guests dashing inside to escape the crisp fall air. Plans for the event were complete; white dresses were purchased; and it was time to celebrate.

Special invitees were on hand to meet and also thank the patrons: Mary Ellen Fitzsimonds and Kristen Kaiser, the president and executive director of Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation, flew in from Chicago for the evening. Family & Children’s Service’s executive Lily Wilson, Cassidy Yoder, Amy Grant, Sophie Vincent director Michael McSurdy and his wife, Cecily, did not have as far to nization’s first female inductee. She travel but were just as delighted to be laughed as she recounted the meetthere. Their organizations, along with ing when the idea was first presented Court Appointed Special Advocates to her.

“I was invited to lunch, and it was (CASA), are the beneficiaries of the festivities. a very intimidating group,” she said. “I Outside the dining room, stately sat down with all these powerhouse men: Ron Samuels, Jack Bovender, boxwoods surrounding the limestone Rob McCabe.” They wanted to give terrace buffeted the evening’s chill her the award, but she said “no”; she wasn’t interested in being honored. But as soon as Ron, Jack and Rob spoke about the kids who are impacted by the work of Junior Achievement, Amy didn’t need any more convincCo-chair Amy Colton, Vicki McCluggage, ing. “I’m turning 55 Co-chair Mary Lee Bartlett this month, and you just get to a and created a cozy gathering spot point that it feels more comfortable to enjoy cocktails. Guests nibbled to be in the support structure and not on mini grilled cheese sandwiches center stage,” she said. and tomato and roasted pepper Amy is no stranger to being center soup shooters from Corner Market. stage. With a career that has spanned A delicious dinner, which included nearly 40 years, she is one of the most spinach artichoke dip, grape tomato recognizable names in the Christian mozzarella skewers, chutney chicken music industry. Thanks to her crosssalad on sweet potato chips and beef over pop success, she has sold 30 miltenderloin, waited just inside. For lion albums worldwide and has won It was a special night at Junior Achievement’s Business Hall of Fame celebration as this year’s ceremony marked a significant milestone in the history of the awards. “Am I the first woman? Oh my goodness,” Amy Grant, this year’s honoree, enthused when she realized she was the orga-

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dessert, Emily Frith whipped up deliciously boozy chocolate mousse cups laced with Grand Marnier.

Lively conversation flowed throughout the evening as everyone discussed Thanksgiving plans—other than the Bal, of course. Theta alums and guests included Alice Whitson, Cathy Krumm, Gray and Charley Thornberg, Adelaide Davis, Florence Davis, Overton Colton, Steve Bartlett, Irwin and Jeff Fisher, Sallie and Bill Norton, Jane and Tom Corcoran, Missy Eason, Lissa Bradford, Vivian and Brian Brown, and Devon and Hank Williams.

Fashion Fusion We’re always up for a party at Sylvia Roberts’ stunning Belle Meade manse. And this time, we were even more excited for a brand new event fusing fashion and music, all to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. The inaugural Off the Record party signaled the beginning of CMA Awards week, when Nashville celebrates the brightest stars in country music.

A drizzly fall evening couldn’t dampen the spirits of more than 400 guests, who arrived to a red-carpet entry into Sylvia’s home. Inside, revelers enjoyed light bites and Patrón cocktails while browsing a variety of luxe fashion lines, including Minxx, recently launched by Sylvia’s daughter Margaret—Amy Grant was among the many ladies captivated by these incredible leggings—and fine jewelry by local favorite Jamie. The glamorous pop-up shop was next to a silent auction offering a plethora of one-of-a-kind items raising money for Second Harvest.

Before heading outside, guests stopped in the kitchen for desserts from Sweet Darling Pâtisserie—songbird Sarah Darling’s enterprise—and a divine spread from The Southern.

(The gooey butter cake concoction was to die for.) On the back patio by the pool, Old Dominion played an acoustic show and partygoers enjoyed a cocktail—and perhaps a cigar from UPtown’s—before venturing into the massive tent for the fashion show.

The show, directed by celebrity stylist and designer Christiev Alphin and Go West Creative Group’s David Fischette, kicked off with a

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welcome from Nashville Fashion Alliance CEO Van Tucker, who shared some exciting developments in the local fashion industry. In addition to a stunning runway presentation from Kaufman Franco, Amanda Valentine, Eric Adler, Johnathan Kayne, Gucci, Tribe Kelley, Ani & Ari, John Varvatos and Minxx by Margaret Roberts, attendees were treated to performances by Maren Morris, Phil Vassar and Styx’s Tommy Shaw. Local favorites The Cadillac Three performed after the show, ending the fun evening on a high note.

Building Better Lives Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville filled the ballroom of the Omni at its annual Houses of Hope luncheon.

Approximately 500 guests attended the always uplifting and inspiring event. Before lunch, the lobby buzzed with activity as people reconnected with friends from past builds.

As stragglers found their tables, board chair Ward Wilson opened the program with a warm welcome.

He made a point to thank those in the crowd, most of whom have volunteered with Habitat during its 30year history. Those who have volunteered as project managers received a special thank you from Jim Cooper,

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whose message was read to the audience by Alandis Braswell.

The most touching part of the event followed lunch. Each year, testimonials from homeowners put a face and story with the mission of Habitat for Humanity. Rhonda Johnson introduced herself as “a proud Habitat homeowner.” Noor Naser and Amin Dwikat expressed gratitude for a home and yard for their two girls to play in.

Ken Harms of UPS had the pleasure of introducing the homeowners featured in the new Habitat video, David and Michele Battle. David works for UPS, and Michele works for St. Thomas, a sponsor of their home. Danny Herron, president and CEO, pointed out that these new homeowners and others aren’t just building homes; they’re building communities.

Among the volunteers and Habitat supporters at the luncheon were Lucia Folk, Lucy Smith, Jacky Akbari, Martin Brown, Richard Courtney, Brady Smith, Rob Crichton, Lillian Gilmer and Mary O’Neil.

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Goods for the Good With holiday shopping in full swing, you need to know about Narrow Gate Artisans, a nonprofit organization based out of Franklin that produces locally made goods of leather, wood and metal. With merchandise ranging from full-grain leather portfolios to walnut cutting boards and hand-poured metal candleholders, Narrow Gate Artisans can help you cross off every last person on your list.

As stunning as the goods are themselves, the story behind them proves to be even more beautiful. In 2004, Tennesseans Stacy and Bill Spencer invited two young men who needed help to stay in their home. By the end of the year, that number had grown to seven, and soon, the Narrow Gate Foundation was born: a faith-based nonprofit organization aimed at helping 18- to 25-year-old men find their way in life. Their first initiative was to establish a residential program, called Narrow Gate Lodge, where young men share in a process of using spiritual discernment to identify who they are and what their life path should look like. In 2013, the foundation launched Narrow Gate Artisans, an initiative to teach select students and graduates of the Lodge how to craft handsome, one-of-a-kind items in addition to educating them on crucial business methods and life skills to help move them forward. In order to help other young men in need of support and guidance, 100 percent of the proceeds from sales go back to the foundation.

What could be more appropriate for the holiday season than buying locally made gifts that benefit those in need in our community? For more information, visit ngartisans.com.

Bar With a Mission If you love eating local, it doesn’t get more farm-to-table than the Old School Farm Bar. Located on a nine-acre sustainable farm, the rustic restaurant sources ingredients from its own fields for its New American and classic European fare. And what they don’t grow themselves comes from like-minded local farms. Serving up dinner and weekend brunch, sit-down service is available both inside the stunningly restored 79-year-old schoolhouse and outside on the patio, complete with fire pit and outdoor games such as bocce ball, corn hole and tether ball.

The menu is chock-full of plates that are as satisfying as they are nourishing. In the mood for something casual? Try the farm burger with buttermilk cheddar and tomato jam or a spinach and butternut squash salad with feta and candied walnuts. Looking for something on the classy side? Try the pâté or charcuterie board. Heading to the weekend brunch? Go for the French toast, pork belly and grits, sweet potato hash or scotch eggs. Beer, wine and cocktails are also available in addition to farm-made Bloody Marys and bottomless mimosas.

Old School Farm was established in 2013 on the belief that sustainable farms can create sustainable jobs. The nonprofit focuses on training and employing those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them become more independent and empowered members of the community. They’re always looking to expand teaching opportunities, and their new greenhouse initiative will allow them to reach out to more community members, children’s groups and organizations that help those with disabilities. Opportunities to get connected are available whether you’re looking to volunteer, donate or subscribe for a weekly bounty of produce through their CSA. Old School Farm Bar is located at 5022 Old Hydes Ferry Pike, just 10 minutes from downtown Nashville. For more information, visit theoldschoolfarms.com.

A Peek Inside Reese’s Closet Home to imogene + willie, White’s Mercantile, Emerson Grace and Hero, 12South is full of specialty stores that seem to ooze the effortless cool that Nashville’s fashion scene has become increasingly known for. Enter Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s charming lifestyle brand inspired by her grandparents and Southern upbringing. Born and bred in Nashville, it’s no surprise that Reese chose one of the city’s hottest neighborhoods to open the Draper James flagship boutique. The beautiful brick-andmortar is sure to become a fixture in this neighborhood we already know and love. The 3,000-square-foot space and friendly staff welcomes customers with complimentary sweet tea as if they were family and close friends.

Inviting wicker chairs, coffee tables, love seats and monogrammed throws are nestled between racks of vibrant colors and playful patterns. All Southern touches are courtesy of Reese and interior designer Mark D. Sikes, who she recruited for the store and her new Nashville home. When asked to describe the quintessential Draper James girl, CEO Andrea Hyde says she is “multigenerational.”

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From the Gym to a Night Out There are a few items that are absolutely essential in every fashionista’s closet—the perfect pair of jeans, the perfect black boots, the perfect LBD and the perfect legging. As for that last one, the newly launched Minxx line will make you want to throw every other pair of leggings you own in the trash.

Born out of a collaboration between designers Margaret Roberts and Iliana de Boisblanc, Minxx leggings are made from a high-performance ProModal fabric, commonly used for ski wear and other extreme sports. In addition to extending the life of your leggings, the antimicrobial fabric (meaning fewer germs and fewer washes) helps your body maintain an optimal temperature, warming you when it’s cold and wicking away sweat when it’s hot, making these a truly year-round option. This miracle fabric won’t tear or rip, so you won’t experience any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions.

Bonus? They’re 100 percent made in the USA. Anyone who attended the recent trunk show and Nashville launch of Minxx at the house of Sylvia Roberts, Margaret’s proud mother, knows that they are insanely flattering and comfortable, which is the holy grail of any item of clothing. You’ll look 10 pounds thinner as soon as you put them on, but you’ll have mobility for anything from yoga to, say, enjoying a big holiday dinner. Styles range from the better-than-basic Benjamin legging—which would easily transition from the gym to a night out—to the adventurous Zebulum, accented with leather and lace. Shop online at minxx.us or hit local boutiques Haven, Emerson Grace, H. Audrey, Jamie or The Perfect Pair. We may never put on actual pants again.

anthropic initiatives. Draper James’ partnership with YWCA’s Girls Inc. will help bring economic literacy programming to at-risk girls in Nashville along with a number of other exciting opportunities.

Draper James is also a one-stop shop for holiday or hostess gifts: adorable stationery, “Hello Sugar” totes, cocktail napkins and mint julep cups, just to name a few. Pop in for a peek inside Reese’s closet or shop online at draperjames.com.

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Women of Influence Gail Carr Williams, Pat Shea, Beth Chase, Claudia Huskey, Janet Miller

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icki Horne could not contain her excitement. She had just discovered that she would be sitting with the venerable Pat Shea for the induction ceremony and recognition dinner at the YWCA’s Academy for Women of Achievement Awards. Kay West jokingly chided Vicki for being a name-dropper, and Vicki reluctantly agreed. But who could blame her? Pat is the indefatigable CEO of the YWCA and beloved by all who meet her. Of course, in this prestigious crowd of 600, there were a lot of names to be dropped—community movers and shakers one and all.

Co-chairs Stacey Garrett and Mendy Mazzo used comic caricatures and videos to present the awards to this year’s recipients. It seemed everyone was there to support one of these fantastic ladies who have made notable contributions to improve our community. The 2015 recipients were Judy Cummings, the first female pastor at New Covenant Christian Church in its 156-year history; Charlene Dewey, the assistant dean for Educator Development at Vanderbilt’s School of Medicine; Margaret Dolan, the principal of Neil Strategies; Paula Lovell, founder of Lovell Communications; Linda Peek Schacht, founding executive director for the Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership at Lipscomb University; and Leigh Walton, an attorney with Bass, Berry & Sims and adjunct professor at Vanderbilt Law School. The firm itself, Bass, Berry & Sims, was also honored for its commitment to developing successful lawyers and for promoting an inclusive environment.

Since 1992, the YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee has paid tribute to successful women who serve as role models for other women. Every year, the attendees are made up of women of diverse ages, races and faiths, but this year, there was an abundance of young women in the crowd, proving that the 2015 honorees have made quite an impression on the next generation.

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The award honors an individual who, like Joe, has made life better for others through hard work, dedication to service and faith in the human spirit. This year, Knoxville businessman and philanthropist Jim Haslam received the award.

The founder of Pilot Corporation and a strong believer in giving back to the community, Jim has changed the landscape of Tennessee through his generosity.

He was instrumental in establishing The Pat Summit Foundation through CFMT, is a major donor of the University of Tennessee—as shown by buildings bearing the family name—and founded the Haslam Family Foundation, one of the top giving foundations in the state.

The lobby filled up quickly and, looking at the crowd, someone remarked, “Jim brought a little bit of Knoxville to Nashville.” (It was more like a lot!) In addition to three generations of Haslams, a significant number of friends and business associates made the trek to Nashville to honor Jim. As a tribute to the East Tennessean, David Peterson & 1946 played traditional bluegrass.

Once the 500-plus guests were seated, CFMT board chair Jerry Williams welcomed them and introduced emcee Aubrey Harwell, both reminding the group that CFMT exists to help good people give back to their community. As the program continued, Aubrey had the privilege of introducing Jim’s nearest and dearest, including a video from Lamar Alexander, Bob Corker and Fred Smith and words from grandson Will. When Jim walked to the stage to receive his award, the band broke into “Rocky Top,” his favorite song.

And as for CFMT helping good people give back? Each year, the award recipient receives the opportunity to make grants from the Kraft Fund to his or her favorite charities. This year, the amount was the largest to date: $21,600! We look forward to witnessing all the good Jim will continue to do.

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Cheryl Miller, Janie Lovvorn

William Plumer, Zoe Farrell, Todd Cato, Michael Burcham

Sean and Beth Tippens, John and Lake Eakin

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Trish and Al Thomas, Leslie and Troy Edwards

Boots, Vests and Sparkles Southern fun at the Concert for Cumberland Heights

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he 350 patrons of the Concert for Cumberland Heights pre-party were decked out in boots, vests and sparkles as they mixed and mingled at the Hilton Downtown Nashville. This special soirée was held for sponsors and premium donors before they sashayed to the Ryman Auditorium to hear Southern country rock band Montgomery Gentry perform with special guest Aaron Lewis.

Broadway was already hopping that night with throngs of revelers celebrating Tootsies’ 55th birthday, and pre-party chair Jennifer Turner was thrilled that these special advocates were getting double the bang for their buck.

Glass cylinders of varying heights held peach roses and green hydrangeas and were surrounded by white candle pillars. It created quite a dramatic landscape. Bistro tables and food stations were interspersed throughout the room, and the Il Mulinoinspired cuisine created quite a buzz about the Hilton’s new, upscale Italian neighbor.

Event chairs—and BFFs—Susanne Cato and Perian Strang were amused at the constant confusion they seem to cause by looking so much alike. “We’re twins separated at birth,” the two laughed. Since 1996, the Concert for Cumberland Heights has raised money for the John Hiatt Adolescent and Young Adult Treatment Fund. With this dynamite duo in charge, there was no doubt that this special night would be record setting.

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Janet Jernigan, Vanita LytleSherrill, Mary Herbert Kelly

Quinta Martin, Ida Martin, Arnold Martin, Bobbie Williams

Dick Heller, Mark Kocourek and Jaime Heller, Toni Heller

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Living Longer and Loving It The Sage Awards honors women making a difference

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he Council on Aging of Greater Nashville (COA) hosted its annual Sage Awards honoring outstanding older adults who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to improving the quality of life in Middle Tennessee.

This year’s recipients—all of whom are women—are exemplary individuals who embody the very spirit of the award. Approximately 350 friends of the honorees and supporters of COA gathered at the Omni Nashville Hotel for a luncheon celebrating the indelible mark these women have made on our community.

The organization is known for its collaborative work with other nonprofits, businesses, seniors and family members in devising cooperative solutions that address the needs and concerns of seniors. Therefore, it is only fitting that the work of this year’s recipients affects various aspects of our community.

Sophia Beamon, who attended with her high school home ec teacher and past honoree Hazel Fields, was once a teacher and guidance counselor and continues her passion for education through tutoring and scholarships. Toni Heller is a nursing instructor and lifelong volunteer who is dedicated to child health, wellness and education as well as religious and cultural diversity. Former Metro teacher Ida Martin builds stronger communities serving in leadership roles for local, regional and international organizations, including the board of COA. Emmie McDonald, an active volunteer, remains an icon for women in banking as the first female senior vice president at the former Commerce Union Bank/NationsBank, now Bank of America.

The program was short and sweet and emcee Harry Chapman kept it all running smoothly. Co-chair Vickie Harris spoke to the importance of COA’s work and these awards. The sweet part, of course, was the presentation of the awards to each honoree by a close friend.

The proceeds from the luncheon help COA meet the needs of Middle Tennessee’s older adults, caregivers and communities through information, advocacy and education. This year’s Sage Award honorees provide the inspiration and dedication to addressing those needs so that as we live longer, we can love it.

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contagious craze for jazz filled the air at The Factory at Franklin as guests gathered for the 15th annual Jazzmania event, a fundraiser for Nashville Jazz Workshop. While viewing the silent auction and sipping cocktails, the crowd of 350 caught the beat of a spirited 10-piece all-star jazz ensemble playing interpretations of bebop, cool jazz and ballads.

The popular event supports a variety of Nashville Jazz Workshop programs including scholarships, classes and performances. Proceeds from this engaging event also help sustain the Jazz Cave, a live venue offering intimate jazz performances in historic Germantown. Celebrated as the ultimate jazz party, this year’s Brazilian theme provided great music, delicious food, fine art and a customized live auction.

As guests strolled into spacious Liberty Hall, they were served a rum-based signature cocktail provided by Lipman Brothers and were captivated by the raspy and edgy yet smooth sounds of the sax, trumpet, piano and bass improvised by Nashville Jazz Workshop performers. Awash in candlelight glow, tables draped in black cloths carried out a chic beatnik-like jazz club atmosphere while drawing in the soaring ceilings of the hall.

Sargent’s Fine Catering provided a delectable dinner including braised Mediterranean chicken with a variety of seasonal vegetables and salads. An array of auction items sparkled with unique vintage jewelry from the ’50s, tickets to jazz performances at Lincoln Center, and concert and event packages, including a private show for 60 with the Beegie Adair Trio at the Jazz Cave.

One of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of the Workshop’s Heritage Award, honoring those who have promoted excellence in jazz and contributed to its rich legacy. This year’s award went to trumpeter Rod McGaha, a featured soloist.

The complex jazz sounds of the legendary Beegie Adair Trio spoke to the audience with heartfelt expression and emotion. Beegie, often compared to Peggy Lee, is one of the most highly regarded musicians in town.

As the evening winded down, guests promised themselves a visit to the tucked away Jazz Cave for their next jazz fix.

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Hannah Babcock, Johnathan Horne

Deborah Webster-Clair and Walter Clair, Stephanie Spottswood

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Micaela and Sam Reed, Sara Jo Walker, Ashley Goodner

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or the 11th annual A Little Night of Music, the PENCIL Foundation welcomed its largest crowd yet, and given their change of venue, it’s not hard to understand why. The fundraiser moved to the Grand Ole Opry this year, affording attendees the rare opportunity to enjoy an intimate concert from seats on the legendary stage.

Guests gathered in Studio A—where Hee Haw was filmed—for a cocktail party and buffet supper prior to the show. A robust silent auction wove through the center of the room, keeping guests occupied and bringing in record-setting funds for the organization.

VIPs were treated to a private backstage tour that culminated with a meetand-greet with this year’s headliner, Kip Moore. Partygoers enjoyed peeking into the Opry’s famous themed dressing rooms that have welcomed some of country music’s biggest names throughout the years. Co-chairs Meredith Jones and Martha Ivester accounted for every detail to make sure this was truly a special, only-inNashville kind of night.

When it was finally time for the performance, revelers got a glimpse of what country stars must feel like as they prepare to play for a packed house. With seats in a semi-circle on the stage, the audience had a chance to look out over the beautiful Opry house. Mickey Guyton was slated to serve as the opener, but when she fell ill, dazzling sister duo Walker County happily filled in for her. After wowing the crowd with their harmonies, Walker County stepped aside for the main event, a concert from Kip Moore. Kip, in a denim jacket and his signature baseball cap, performed an acoustic set of his chart-topping hits for the rapt crowd. It was the kind of evening that could only happen in Music City.

Greg and Kim Cole, Zach and Lindy Steele

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Tiffany Fallon, Allison DeMarcus

Ryan Boone, Kim Mott, Jeff and Tracey Herrmann

Julie Gordon, Edie Johnson, Kathryn Brown

Co-chairs Paul and Beth Frankenberg

Courtney Gilland, Scott Terry, Holli Sawyer, David Sella-Villa

A Family Affair Rascal Flatts and friends perform for the Children’s Hospital

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anging out backstage at the Country Music Hall of Fame with Rascal Flatts and a group of doctors and supporters from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, it’s easy to forget that three of the guys in this particular group are chart-topping, award-winning, world-famous musicians. That’s because the men of Rascal Flatts are so intricately woven into the fabric of this organization that any gathering with the band feels like a family reunion of sorts. That’s certainly the case every year at Behind the Music, the annual fundraiser where patrons are treated to an intimate concert with the band and a few of their famous pals.

For the second year in a row, the concert was held in the event hall at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Guests enjoyed a buffet of Southern staples, including a mac and cheese bar and barbecue sliders, while taking in the brilliant views of downtown Nashville afforded from this unique locale. Comedian Henry Cho emceed the festivities, sprinkling some humor into the poignant night. Jeff Balser and John Brock took the stage to speak of the importance of Rascal Flatts’ involvement with the hospital. A sweet video, highlighting the band’s many visits with young patients, drove the point home.

Following the heartfelt tribute to the band, it was time for the party to truly commence. Kicking off the festivities was the adorably bubbly RaeLynn, fresh off a tour with the Flatts. A fixture on Miranda Lambert’s girl power “Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars” tour, The Voice finalist charmed the crowd with a collection of catchy tunes and endearing anecdotes. Next up, it was time for another recognizable friend of the Flatts (and a fellow reality TV star) to take the stage: Scotty McCreery.

The crooner was a crowd-pleaser, getting the audience ready for what they’d all been waiting for: a hit-packed set from Rascal Flatts. What better way to end a family gathering?

Joe Don Rooney, Henry Cho, Beth Moore, Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus

Doug and Rose Grindstaff

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Cora Dobson, Brooks Mathews, Deena Neimat, Lee and Willis Hullings

Bob Warner, Anne and Walter Morgan, Anne Parsons, Langley and Lois Granbery

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Down by the River Farm to Fork dinner serves up a river-friendly night

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he Cumberland River Compact (CRC) held its fourth annual Farm to Fork dinner at Green Door Gourmet. The sold-out evening featured locally prominent chefs who created a menu inspired by Franco-Italian provincial cuisine and used ingredients sourced from nearby farmers who use Metro’s main water supply to nourish crops and livestock.

During the cocktail hour, guests enjoyed appetizers from Martha Stamps Catering while the Paul Kramer Trio played from the balcony. Martha busily replenished trays of maple-glazed, bacon-wrapped chicken livers on rosemary skewers and shredded kale, oven dried persimmons and peanuts with sesame vinaigrette.

The menu was so enticing that people took their seats before the first course—a rich autumn bisque created by Craig Jervis of Mad Platter—was served. Next, Fifty First Kitchen & Bar’s Tony Galzin delivered spectacular Porter Road grass-fed beef carpaccio with celery, pine nuts and local pears.

Will Uhlhorn at 360 Bistro prepared the main course: choucroute garnie of pork shoulder weisswurst, braised pork belly and fresh ham with sauerkraut. The classic Alsatian dish was followed by a light tartes aux pommes with crème fraîche by Claire Meneely at Dozen. The meal concluded with an assortment of local cheeses from The Bloomy Rind.

The night was also a celebration of abundant clean water in the Cumberland River Basin. As tartes were served, board chair Paul Sloan thanked the crowd and made reference to Vic Scoggins’ famous Cumberland River swim and Bill Forrester’s subsequent involvement in the founding of CRC in 1997: “We are all tied together by friends ... and anchored by Bill Forrester.” Today, CRC is the largest private conservation project in America. When longtime board member Berdelle Campbell received the Tributarian Award for her lifetime of volunteerism, leadership and commitment to improving our river, the crowd rose to its feet in wild applause.

Like Berdelle, all should be congratulated for supporting a cleaner Cumberland— because a cleaner river means a better quality of life for all.

Craig Jervis, Tom Sommer, Will Uhlhorn, Marcia Jervis

Kimi and Bill Abernathy, Tamara and John Ray Clemmons

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Sallie and Bill Norton

David Schull, Neal Clayton, Katherine Schull, Marguerite Clayton

An Ode to Fall Sunday in the Park accents the beauty of Warner Parks David and co-chair Melanie Baker

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reary weather couldn’t curtail the record-setting attendance at Sunday In The Park, which benefits, and celebrates, our glorious Warner Parks. The magnificent tent in the autumn field of Edwin Warner Park kept guests warm and cozy—or maybe it was the Bloody Mary Bar with accoutrements such as olives, celery and bacon. (As one guest put it, “everything is better with bacon.”)

After the “Walk In The Woods” prelude with Kristen Winston’s passed apps of artichoke Parmesan puffs and smoked salmon tartare, guests were seated at both round and long farm tables suitably dressed for the occasion with dusty blue-gray cloths accented with wildflower, rosemary and mini-mum floral arrangements in matte gold pots of various sizes. Brushed gold tableware surrounded slate chargers, topped with white plates and taupe SFERRA linen napkins. Kudos to event chairs Melanie Baker and Sandy Sangervasi for painstakingly providing one of the prettiest parties in town.

After a warm welcome by Friends of Warner Parks’ board president Bill Blevins, Clare Armistead, founder and honorary chair, recognized all of the past chairmen in attendance. What has become an annual and not-to-be-missed invocation by Becca Stevens, accompanied by instrumental music from Marcus Hummon, was especially poignant this year as her original “An Ode to Fall” composition was presented on this All Saints’ Day in memory of Warner Parks supporter and beloved community philanthropist Elizabeth James.

For the first time, Sunday in the Park held a live auction after the luncheon. The item up for bid? An original watercolor of the Entrance Gates by Lexie Armstrong.

The subtle shades of blue, pink, peach and gray provided an autumnal pastel theme that was not only consistent throughout the party but made each patron appreciate even a dreary day in this alluring setting.

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Ellen Martin and Gerry Nadeau

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Les Coble, Co-chair Melanie Baker, Elizabeth Coble

Lisa Manning, Laura Neiwold, Barbara Burns, Julie Haley, Mary Lewis

Chip Wilkison, Jennie Garth Lowe, Grace Clayton, Hugh Howser

Lynne and Henry Trost

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Bob McDill and Jennifer Kimball

Warner and Madge Bass

Mark and Laura Weller

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Literary Award patrons honor Jon Meacham

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he annual Literary Award Patrons Party, held at the home of the library’s most steadfast champion Margaret Ann Robinson, may very well be the pinnacle meeting of the city’s most glamorous book club. This year, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham was the celebrated guest of honor for the Nashville Public Library Foundation’s upcoming Literary Award gala.

Event chairs Jennifer Frist and Kate Ezell welcomed guests to a house filled with library supporters and fascinating conversation. On the back patio, Jon chatted with Parnassus Books owner and best-selling author Ann Patchett; inside, Margaret Ann graciously greeted each attendee. After the cocktail hour, everyone gathered in a tented room for the highlight of the evening: a once-in-a-lifetime conversation between Jon Meacham and John M. Seigenthaler. The discussion started on a poignant note when library director Kent Oliver unveiled a painting of John Seigenthaler by famed portrait artist Michael Shane Neal.

During the enthralling conversation, the renowned presidential historian and former Newsweek editor-in-chief explained how he approached his latest project, Destiny and Power, drawing from resources beyond personal interviews with his subject and those closest to George H. W. Bush, including the former president and first lady’s personal diaries. The conversation was filled with many humorous moments, including Jon’s observation that Bush may be the only individual who would involve Dick Cheney, Henry Kissinger and Dana Carvey in his biography.

But what was most intriguing was when Jon spoke of the unique challenges of writing about a subject who was not only still alive—in contrast to his Pulitzer Prizewinning American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House—but actively participating in the process. He expressed the enormous obligation he felt to the Bush family for the trust they placed in him as he wrote about the man he described as a gentleman.

Afterward, guests enjoyed dinner and more time to chat, but everyone was eager to return home and start reading, as they were gifted with both American Lion and Destiny and Power on their way out of the party.

Annette Eskind, Anne Roos

David and Janice Elliott Morgan

Matt Miller, Katie Crumbo, Sanders Miller

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Clay and Cathy Jackson, Martin and Cathy Brown

Mary Pat and Phil Teague, Macdem Teklemariam, Princine Lewis

Sylvia Rapoport, Benjamin Goldberg

Steve Ezell, Chris Spencer, Rick Bryant

At Athena’s Feet An evening of intrigue at the Conservancy Gala

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entennial Park may very well be the only place in Nashville this year that’s hosted music festivals, a black-tie gala, craft fairs, art exhibits, educational programs and a Rolling Stone (that would be Mick Jagger, whose peaceful day at the park this summer set the social media channels ablaze). For this year’s highly anticipated Conservancy Gala, we knew we were in for an intriguing evening, apropos to this year’s theme Designs to Intrigue. Also ablaze was the tented red-carpet entry, where guests entered the Parthenon to an array of sensory delights, from strolling sketch artists to stunning dancers and delightful food and drinks, all to raise funds to ensure that Centennial Park and the Parthenon will be enjoyed for generations to come.

Attendees mingled in a spirited cocktail hour at the base of the Parthenon’s gilded Athena statue, enjoying light bites while catching up with friends. Gala chairs Neil Krugman, Mike Whitler and Karen Elson worked the room, and everyone in the crowd was eager to say hello to honorary chairs Clare Armistead and Hope Stringer.

After enjoying a gorgeous dance performance by a young troupe—also held at Athena’s feet—guests made their way through a dramatically draped entryway to a beautifully decorated tent for dinner. As everyone took their seats at round tables filled with red anemones, former mayor Karl Dean spoke to the importance of the relationship between his office and Metro Parks to revitalize Centennial Park through a master plan, of which phase one was recently completed.

Our former mayor made way for our new mayor, Megan Barry, who noted that her predecessor couldn’t have left the city in better shape. While guests enjoyed 48-hour short ribs with carrot butter, they were serenaded by Nashville School of Rock, a young band that instantly won over the crowd.

But the crowd really went wild when gala co-chair Karen Elson was introduced

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Karen, dressed in a spectacular Gucci gown, enthused about the Conservancy’s efforts to provide music, educational and art programs to serve our community before singing a short set backed by fellow Nashville transplants The Watson Twins. We’ll admit that when she launched into a cover of the Stones’ “Dead Flowers,” we thought Jagger himself might take the stage.

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Richard and Beth Courtney, Charlie and Mary Cook

Stephanie Moore, Kay Simmons

Anne Roos, Steve Kravitz, Karen Cochran

Hal and Dona Johnson

David Perry, Mark Watrous

Demetria Kalodimos, Nancy Hearn

Erin and Tim Hughes, Tyler Riggins, Don Moody

Carter and Amanda Little, Co-chair Karen Elson, Amanda and Buster Phillips

Summer Elkin, Clyde C. Harris, Katherine Hutchison, Tim Polaschek

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The Literary Award recognizes distinguished authors, honoring their achievements while raising funds for our nationally acclaimed library. This year’s award went to presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author Jon Meacham. His most recent best-selling biography, Destiny and Power, chronicles the life of George Herbert Walker Bush.

Cocktails in Ingram Hall revolved around Hindsight is Always 20/20, on loan from co-chair Jennifer and Billy Frist. The exhibit organizes words from each president’s State of the Union address according to frequency, generating a Snellen eye chart. The result captures the imprint of a president and his time in office.

The exhibit inspired the look for the night. Cocktail napkins listed but a few of Jon’s many titles—such as historian and raconteur—in a modified eye chart. The program cover listed even more but not necessarily in decreasing order of importance. Nashvillian appeared last on the list, and this city is certainly proud to claim Jon as one of its own.

As the dinner bell began to ring, guests ascended the stairs into the elegant Grand Reading Room, which was awash in tones of midnight blue. Kristen Winston Catering’s three-course menu was paired with, naturally, Eye Chart wines. Jon’s acceptance of the award began with him recounting a phone call from Dana Carvey by doing a spot-on impression of the SNL star doing Bush 41. In a more serious tone, he acknowledged the important role libraries play in his work.

The evening concluded with coffee and cocktails in Ingram Hall. The parting favor: everyone received a copy of Destiny and Power, the latest Meacham book to look back and capture the legacy of a president and his era.

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Studio Tenn resurrects It’s a Wonderful Life, on stage through Dec. 20.

Get your holiday shopping done early at Porter Flea’s Holiday Market preview; market through Dec. 5.

It’s a Wonderful Life Foundation shows the classic film on the big screen at War Memorial as part of their annual fundraiser.

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Craft your own wreath with an easy demonstration from the Nashville Public Library.

Kristin Chenoweth makes her Nashville Symphony debut with a mingling of seasonal songs and Broadway hits.

Brenda Lee decks the hall—the Country Music Hall of Fame, that is—while rockin’ around the Christmas tree.

Don’t miss a holiday bazaar and luncheon at the Brentwood Country Club, benefiting the Vanderbilt Woman’s Club.

Melinda Doolittle stops by the Franklin Theatre for a Christmas concert you won’t soon forget.

The Heritage Foundation transforms downtown Franklin for what’s sure to be one Dickens of a Christmas.

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The Concert Chorale presents Messiah, benefiting Room In The Inn.

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27 It’s time to figure out once and for all How the Grinch Stole Christmas before the surprisingly musically inclined green guy departs Opryland.

Celebrate 100 years of Christmas with dazzling decorations at the Belle Meade Plantation.

Accompanied by the Nashville Symphony, Clara and her pals are back in the Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker.

The first annual Jars of Clay Family Christmas Show takes place at the Franklin Theatre.

Vince Gill and Amy Grant return to the Ryman for their annual Christmas concert.

Travel back in time for an 1820s Christmas at Travellers Rest.

The Nashville Zoo’s Historic Home Yuletide Tour spreads Victorian holiday cheer.

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A Johnnyswim Christmas comes to the Ryman for one night.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without It’s a Wonderful Life at the Belcourt.

Drew & Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas brings the husband-and-wife duo’s annual Christmas concert to the Schermerhorn.

Grab those last-minute holiday gifts at PULP’s pop-up shop in East Nashville.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas!

Last chance to enjoy holiday films on the big screen with showings of Elf, Christmas Vacation and Die Hard at the Franklin Theatre.

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Earn free admission to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts by bringing a donation for Second Harvest Food Bank.

Explore the great outdoors with a Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hike at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary.

Norman Rockwell’s lauded holiday cover illustrations from his 47 years with The Saturday Evening Post take over the museum as part of Holiday at Cheekwood.

Ring in the New Year at The Fire Ball, benefiting W.O. Smith and The Phoenix Club.

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One of our favorite Christmas tales hits the stage in Nashville, featuring hit songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” In addition to his growing heart and the holidayobsessed Whos in his midst, the Grinch can also count on his dog Max to narrate his big adventure.

Check out this winning musical at the Grand Ole Opry before it’s too late. Playing through Dec. 27.

You may know her from that impressive roster of Broadway credits or, perhaps, her television and film work, but Kristin Chenoweth is making her mark on Music City this December. Spanning two nights, her back-to-back performances with the Nashville Symphony will leave you wanting more of the holiday tunes and classic hits dominating her set list.

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The spirit of Christmases past sweeps through downtown Franklin in The Heritage Foundation’s Dickens of a Christmas celebration.

The time-honored traditions of this festive affair remain intact, from roasted chestnuts to horse-drawn carriage rides. Some 200 characters, dancers and entertainers will fill the street, and don’t be alarmed if you see Ebenezer Scrooge roaming around Main Street. It’s all just part of the fun! Dec. 12-13.

Studio Tenn spreads holiday cheer once again with this stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved 1946 film. Returning to Jamison Hall at the Factory at Franklin for the second year in a row, this heart-warming tale about the misfortunes and reconciliation of George Bailey features many of the play’s original cast members. Dec. 3-20.

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shley Herod and Will Brockman met in 2011 at a disco party soon after Will returned to Nashville from working and living in New York. Three months later, they ran into each other again, and he asked for her number. Their first date was on leap day—Feb. 29, 2012. “So, technically,” said Ashley, “we haven’t had the first anniversary of our first date yet.”

Will proposed on the beach at sunset in August 2014 while on vacation with the Brockman family at Rosemary Beach. They married in June at West End United Methodist Church with Pastor Michael Williams officiating. Ashley wore an ivory silk gown

by Oscar de la Renta. Her parents’ wedding rings were tied on her bouquet of white roses and peonies

with lace from her mother’s wedding dress.

The reception was at Will’s family farm, Pontotoc Farm in Franklin, where guests dined at farm tables in a tent lit by branch and lantern chandeliers. The seated buffet by John Howard of Sargent’s Catering featured beef tenderloin and chicken stuffed with country ham and cheddar cheese. Billie Mochow designed the five-tiered vanilla almond cake.

Craig Duncan’s bluegrass ensemble played during cocktail hour, and Al Paris and the Heartbreakers from Memphis provided the music for dancing.

Libby Page organized the event, and Will’s sister, Bonnie Cross of Tenn Hens Designs, created all the invitations, programs and paper items.

“It was my birthday!” exclaimed Ashley. “And

I couldn’t have dreamed of a better way to spend it—marrying my best friend and having a party with all of our family and friends. My 28th will definitely be hard to top.”

After a wedding trip to Noosa Beach and Sydney, Australia, as well as LikuLiku Lagoon Resort in the Fiji Islands, the couple returned to Nashville where she is in marketing and business development at Bass, Berry & Sims law firm and he is vice president of sales at Healthcare BlueBook. Ashley earned a bachelor’s from the College of Charleston in South Carolina, and Will earned a bachelor’s from the University of Texas in Austin.

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Eat The 19th Pub, located in the Lodge, serves up casual fare and moonshine cocktails for lunch and dinner. For a more rustic dining experience, The Stables Saloon is open on the weekends. (Think catfish dinners or Southern buffets with a side of bluegrass and croquet.) The Chef’s Tasting menu with wine pairings at elements is a fine-dining experience that’s not to be missed. Seasonally inspired, the dishes reflect the tastes of the region, incorporating local and sustainable fare from area farms.

Sleep The Lodge’s 26 guestrooms and suites are spacious and well appointed with fully automated Lutron shade and light systems, soaking tubs, steam showers, robes and slippers, and, of course, breathtaking views. For the ultimate in rustic elegance, spend a night in one of three treehouses, perched on the mountainside at 2,700 feet, and enjoy soaring mountaintop vistas from the king-sized bed, soaking tub and deck. In-room dining and nightly turndown service are available for treehouse guests. Five cottages and 11 mountain homes, ranging from one to seven bedrooms, round out the accommodations.

Relax Uniting Native American healing principles with European spa treatments, the Spa at Primland is a lavish oasis for full-body wellness and relaxation. Carefully considering every detail from music to lighting, the spa was designed to foster a sense of total serenity. Enjoy a fruit and cheese plate and fresh smoothie upon arrival as you recline on a chaise lounge in the relaxation room.

The locker rooms are equipped with a Hydro Spa, steam rooms and showers—the perfect way to end your visit.

Play Explore the vast landscape via horseback or in an RTV in the off-road adventure, which includes a stop atop Dan Mountain for scenic views of neighboring North Carolina.

Fly-fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding are available on the nearby Dan River, but it’s Primland’s shooting sports that set them apart. Private guided hunting tours—for deer, pheasants, wild turkey and more— are available throughout the fall, winter and spring, and the sporting clays facility, named one of the best in the country, simulates hunting for a variety of game with 14 stations along a mile-long course.

Primland Meadows of Dan, Virginia They say that Virginia is for lovers, and it’s easy to fall head over heels for Primland, a luxury spa and golf resort in the quaint town of Meadows of Dan. Hidden away on 12,000 mountaintop acres, the property is owned and operated by the family of late French billionaire, Didier Primat. Just a six-hour drive from Nashville, Primland is the ideal destination for a weekend (or week) away no matter what you fancy. Those in search of some relaxation can unwind at the full-service spa, explore the peaceful landscape on hiking paths throughout the property or embark on a nightly stargazing tour at the on-site observatory. If adventure is what you seek, there’s an awardwinning golf course and an array of activities that include fly-fishing, horseback riding, archery and skeet shooting. The resort also hosts two traditional English-style pheasant hunts each month complete with loaders and dog handlers. (Bring your own tweed hunting attire as authenticity is paramount to the experience.) With top-notch accommodations that afford stunning views from every room, world-class food and wine options and impeccable service, Primland is the perfect getaway for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort and modern conveniences.

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ou are so Nashville if you can’t remember a holiday without peppermint ice cream and chocolate sauce. The cultural shift toward this pillar of holiday desserts can be traced back to the 1980s when Nashville’s Purity Dairies first opened its ice cream manufacturing plant and soon after introduced peppermint ice cream during the holiday season. Savvy home cooks and hostesses quickly embraced Purity’s holiday star because of its festive look, refreshing flavor, ease of preparation and seemingly lighter end to the traditional holiday dinner.

According to Mark Ezell, seventh generation Nashvillian, Purity Dairies’ general manager and grandson of company founder Miles Ezell Sr., the seasonal peppermint ice cream is available only in November and December, when more than 30,000 cartons—a whopping 11,250 gallons—will be sold. (After 30 years of sales, Mark reckons the company will be coming up on their millionth carton any day now.) The original flavor contained crushed red and white peppermint candy, but since the early 2000s, the premium-grade ice cream now includes both red and green holiday mints.

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ere’s a bit of speculation about how some gossip ended up in The New York Times: After a Hollywood movie star announced divorce plans from his movie star wife, he was accused of having gotten the family nanny pregnant. The tabloids got to the story first, of course. “Nanny Tell-All: [Hollywood movie star] Seduced Me in the Shower!” screamed the headline.

Representatives of the movie star called the story “complete garbage and lies,” and supporters found it “reprehensible and absurd” for The New York Times’ reporter to even pose the question. At this point, The Times changed the subject. Instead of asking if the story were true, the reporter asked, “How much damage did the tabloid beating do?” (to the movie star’s image and future box office sales). In other words, The Times found a new angle.

The movie star, like most major motion picture stars, is an industry in and of himself. Projects he’s involved in represent an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars over the next few years. The value of all of these projects is to some extent linked to the reputation of the movie star. The reporter asked: would women become less willing to buy tickets to his movies? It’s a question worth asking. And better still, this economic angle gives the reporter a respectable reason to get the nanny story into the world’s best newspaper.

The story is no longer just salacious gossip; it’s part of a legitimate examination of movie economics.

So far, so good. But then the reporter called Q Scores, which measures the likability of public figures.

So what’s the verdict? His positive

score was unchanged among women younger than 50, a group that makes up 75 percent of the female moviegoing audience. The reporter wasn’t discouraged. He next called 20 publicists, agents and studio executives.

Their opinion? The majority predicted zero impact.

So, nice try, but never mind, right? No story here. The star’s alleged bad behavior is expected to have no impact on the bottom line.

What’s going on here? The audience, it seems, is a bit jaundiced. “About the 800th time a tabloid shouted that Jennifer Aniston was having a baby, consumers started to pay attention with half an eye,” one Hollywood PR man told The Times’ reporter.

The question is answered. The Hollywood movie star’s behavior will likely have no negative impact on the bottom line. The premise that an actor’s bad rep leads to losses at the box office is not true. So no way this non-story is ever going to make it in the newspaper. Move on. Tomorrow is another day and all that.

Wrong.

The story appeared in the Sunday edition of The New York Times in October. “The [name of the Hollywood movie star] Scandal Meter: Will all those tabloid beatings lessen the actor’s ability to deliver an audience?”

Again—no. As for any future hopes of keeping gossip out of the world’s best newspaper? Could be slim. Later in that same story there was a link to this tabloid headline: “[Hollywood movie star and his movie star wife]: Pregnant! Divorce Called Off After Unplanned Baby.” Then the reporter added a parenthetical note: “Not true according to a representative.”

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A Sense of Wonder Fond memories and Christmas calm

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y mother never bought wrapping paper or Christmas cards bearing images of Santa Claus. She believed that dwelling on Santa put the focus on getting instead of giving. She and Dad had clearly gotten together on their Santa story, telling us that Santa is the spirit of Christmas, and he lives in your heart. When my brother asked if he also lived at the North Pole, my honest dad replied, “I don’t know for sure. I haven’t been there.”

“What about the elves?” my sister asked.

“They’re probably with Santa somewhere,” Dad said.

That didn’t stop me from pressing my nose against a cold window on many a Christmas Eve, hoping for a glimpse of a sleigh with eight tiny reindeer or a faint jingle of bells.

Every year, I saw only stars and tried to pick the one that might have figured in the story.

A creative and generous gift giver, Mom enjoyed the selection and careful presentation of each gift. The years she and Dad ran the bookstore were particularly magical since the wholesale dollar bought a lot more than the retail dollar. You might find it refreshing—or simply ironic—that, during the very months when the store was profitable, the owner eschewed the image she felt conveyed crass consumption. (Note: Mom and Dad did sell Santa cards and wrapping paper for the unenlightened.)

The year after the store closed for good, we had a particularly slender

Christmas. Santa arranged everything on three chairs, one for each child. Each gift was wrapped in holiday paper: mine with Peanuts characters, my brother’s with silhouetted reindeer and my sister’s with snowflakes. No Santa drawings, not even John Leech’s Father Christmas from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, a perennial favorite of my Anglophile mom.

Taking our time to unwrap each gift, we didn’t notice that the overall fare was lighter or that the wrapping paper had been stored in our attic after the store closed. In my sweetened memory, we didn’t compare each other’s haul. (But given typical sibling dynamics, that seems most unlikely.) I don’t remember any particular gifts, only sumptuously wrapped stacks of boxes. We felt awe and wonder at very little, and that was the real magic.

You might have noticed that this year the traditional Starbucks holiday red coffee cup has been greatly simplified—no grayscale images of snowflakes, candles or tree decorations, no stars. The company says its update is designed to “give people a sense of calm.” I’m not sure Christmas red does exactly that, but I do wonder what Mom would say.

This will be our 11th year without her, but she’s still present on Christmas morning. She knew a gift could be very small and make a world of difference. I still feel wonder when I look for the star in the cold night sky. I know where Santa lives now.

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Beth was editor of Nfocus from 2001 to 2008. She is now a private banker at CapStar and continues to be involved with many fine causes in Nashville. Email her at editoralex@bellsouth.net.

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Nashville Adult Literacy Council recently hosted The Bee, a fun(d)raiser held at Events on Third. Bee master Rhori Johnston and judge Roger Shirley challenged teams of six to a fast-paced, adults-only spelling bee. Spelling skills were recommended but not required, and teams could buy their way back into the competition after misspelling words. The Bee proves six brains are better than one!

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Meeting the Needs Next Door 10.14.15 More than 900 guests filled Belmont University’s Curb Event Center for The Next Door’s annual luncheon. In addition to uplifting music from Ashley Cleveland and inspiring words from Lisa Harper, attendees heard from former clients whose testimonies confirmed that The Next Door is indeed fulfilling its mission to meet the many needs of women in crisis.

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The Nashville Repertory Theatre celebrated the success of their hilarious tragicomedy, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, with a lively Director’s Dinner before a Saturday night performance.

Guests enjoyed downtown views from the penthouse of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis as they dined with the Rep’s artistic director René Copeland and the artistic director of Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Denice Hicks.

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What: Symphony Ball Patrons Party For: Nashville Symphony When: Tues., Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

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What: Belmont Christmas Dinner For: Belmont Mansion When: Fri., Dec. 4, 6 p.m.

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For: Horticultural Society of Middle Where: The Franklin Theatre Tennessee and Cheekwood Tariff: $100-125 per person When: Fri., Dec. 4, 8 p.m.

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Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Co-chairs: Laura Niewold and Sarah Reisner Party Note: Honoring Miranda Lambert with the Harmony Award; White tie; Invite only Info: nashvillesymphony.org

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or decades, young women in Nashville have worn white dresses created by Jeanne Dudley Smith for graduations, debuts and weddings. Neiman Marcus hosted trunk shows so that brides and debs around the country had a chance to own a breathtaking gown from Jeanne’s Fantasia. The thrill of going to her home to select a one-of-a-kind dress made every girl feel like a princess.

Even Princess Grace of Monaco wore one of her dresses for the official royal portrait that hangs in the palace. One of the early inductees to the Tennessee State Museum’s Costume & Textile Institute, Jeanne happily shares her passion for design and her vast knowledge of fashion with aspiring young designers—and hopefully at least one of them will choose to follow in her footsteps.

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