Nfocus Nashville July 2018

2 0 1 8 J U L Y

Tricks of the

Trade

Health and beauty secrets and tips from industry insiders

Swan Ball Stepping back in time for the Art Deco-inspired gala

COVER_JULY2018.indd 1

6/21/18 10:37 AM

Tennessee’s First SMILE New and Minimally-invasive Surgery for Myopia (Nearsightedness) is First Major Advance in LASIK Technology in 25 Years, Reducing Dependence on Glasses and Contacts short pulses is used to make small incision in the cornea to create a disc-shaped piece of tissue. This tissue is then removed by the surgeon though the opening which causes the corneal shape to change, permanently changing the prescription.

SMILE has a proven track record of success. It has been used internationally since 2011 and more than 750,000 procedures have been performed worldwide. Dr. Wang noted that currently, the procedure has not been approved to treat large amounts of astigmatism and cannot treat farsightedness and that LASIK is still a better option for a majority of the patients seeking laser vision correction.

The first major advance in LASIK technology in 25 years, the SMILE procedure, was performed in Nashville recently at Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center by its director, internationally renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIYT (MD, magna cum laude); PhD (laser physics).

“We are extremely very excited to be the first again to introduce the next generation laser correction procedure to the state, helping out patients with this new and minimally invasive procedure,” said Dr. Wang.

Myopia is a common eye condition in which close objects can be seen clearly but distant objects are blurry without correction.

LASIK and PRK have been the main stay treatments for myopia for over two decades.

But SMILE, which stands for SMall Incision Lenticule Extraction, has unique advantages over LASIK. The SMILE surgery is minimally invasive as the surgeon needs only to create a small, precise opening to correct vision. No flap is needed. The laser incision is smaller than 5 millimeters for SMILE, compared to approximately 20 millimeters for LASIK. This

helps the cornea to retain more of its natural strength and reduces the risk of rare flap complications. Dry eye after SMILE is also reduced compared with LASIK, as nerves responsible for tear production during the cornea remain more intact in SMILE. One of the state’s first SMILE patients was Margaret Coleman, 34, a manager of the world-famous Bluebird Café, in Nashville, which was prominently featured in the ABC TV drama “Nashville”, among others. Ms. Coleman has had poor eyesight all of her life, legal blind in both eyes without correction.

Ms. Coleman’s 3D Laser SMILE procedure went beautifully and she is thrilled to have her crystal clear new vision and newly gained independence on glasses or contacts and being one of the first patients in the state to receive SMILE!

Dr. Ming Wang, a Harvard & MIT graduate (MD, magna cum laude), is the CEO of Aier-USA, Director of Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center and one of the few laser eye surgeons in the world today who holds a doctorate degree in laser physics. He has performed over 55,000 procedures, including on over 4,000 doctors.

Dr. Wang published 8 textbooks and a paper in the world-renowned journal Nature, holds several US patents and performed the world’s first laser-assisted artificial cornea implantation. He established a 501c(3) non-profit charity, Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration, which to date has helped patients from more than 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries, with all sight restoration surgeries performed free-of-charge. Dr. Wang is the Kiwanis Nashvillian of the Year.

“I am so happy!!!”, exclaimed Margaret at her postop visit.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the VisuMax Femtosecond Laser for SMILE procedure for -1 to -8 D myopia with up to 0.5D astigmatism. During a SMILE procedure, a femtosecond laser with precise

Dr. Ming Wang can be reached at: Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center 1801 West End Ave, Suite 1150 Nashville, TN, 37203 615-321-8881 drwang@wangvisioninstitute.com www.wangcataractLASIK.com

AdvertoriAl by WAng vision 3d CAtArACt & lAsiK Center 88 >> July 2018 | nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 88

6/21/18 1:24 PM

EXPECT top notch SERVICE land property

sold!

west nashville

lebanon • gated 102.5 beautiful acres

college grove • build your dream home

Covered Patio • Fenced Backyard 3 BR, 2 Full BA | 1,113 SF 48 Twin Street, 37209 | $230,000 Debbie Gregory, 615.578.3166

Main House & Garage - 5 Bed , 5 Full Bath | 5,200 SF Guest House - 3 Bed / 2 Full Bath | 1,350 SF 4411 Franklin Road | $2,950,000 Chris Mannino, 615.299.7995 Larry Lipman, 615.364.3333

thompson station

antioch • amazing entertaining spaces

sold immediately • franklin

Bridgemore Village • Meticulously Kept 5 BR, 4 Full BA, 2 Half BA | 5,235 SF 3509 Robbins Nest Road | $819,900 Chris Mannino, 615.299.7995

Lots Of Storage Space • Fresh Paint 4 BR, 2 Full BA | 2,662 SF 433 Cedarcliff Road | $270,000 Debbie Gregory, 615.578.3166

Please Call If You’d Like To List Your Home!

4 BR, 2 Full BA, 1 Half BA 98 Somerton Park | Sales Price: $354,900 Katerina Tate, 615.364.3507

Williamson County • 10 +/- Estimated Acres 25 Minute Drive To Downtown Franklin & Cool Springs Debbie Gregory, 615.578.3166

nashville • iconic forest hills estate

Imagine being in the heart of the Green Hills area. With privacy and serenity, this estate has it all with 6.3 acres. Gorgeous finishes, sun-filled rooms, kitchen with breakfast room, screened-in sunroom, bonus/rec room, stunning landscaping with private, large backyard. Perfect home for gatherings and entertaining.

5 BR, 4 Full BA , 2 Half BA | 5,912 SF – 5906 Hillsboro Road | $2,399,000 Represented by: Larry Lipman, 615.364.3333 & Emily Lowe, 615.509.1753 lipmanhomesandestates.com

DEBBIE GREGORY NF_7-18_01-29.indd 1

EMILY LOWE

LARRY LIPMAN

CHRIS MANNINO

2002 Richard Jones Road Suite C-104 | Nashville, TN 615.463.3333

1

nfocusnashville.com | july 2018 << KATERINA TATE Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated.

6/21/18 12:24 PM

END OF SE ASON

SALE 20 % â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60 % OFF

JOIN COMFORT CLUB FOR UP TO 60% OFF CLEARANCE ITEMS THRU 7/29 PLUS, 20% OFF EVERY THING, EVERY DAY

NASHVILLE | MGBWHOME.COM STOCK & SPECIAL ORDER UPHOLSTERY | TABLES & STORAGE | LIGHTING | RUGS | BED LINENS | ACCESSORIES | WALL ART | WINDOW TREATMENTS 2018 | nfocusnashville.com 2 >> INjuly

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 2

6/21/18 12:25 PM

F O R S A L E pure luxury E N Q U I R E T O D A Y

940 Overton Lea Road

Downtown Views Build Your Dream on 16 Acres $6,250,000

607 Cantrell Avenue

1707 Old Hillsboro Road

50 Level Acres, Pool Custom Main House, Guest House, 2 Barns $4,950,000

806 Glen Leven

Close to Everything Nashville Dead End Street, Rooftop Deck, Heated Pool 5 BR | 6 full, 2 half BA | 6943 SF $2,295,000

An Oak Hill Original on 2.5 Acres Pool, Guest House 5 BR | 6 full, 2 half BA | 7926 SF $2,700,000

Golf Club of TN

3602 Hampton Avenue

Custom Estate on 5th Hole on 2.28 Acres Fabulous Screen Porch & Outdoor Living 4 BR | 4 full, 2 half BA | 6123 SF $1,250,000

Beloved Nashville Street 4 BR | 4 full, 1 half BA | 5525 SF $1,685,000

429 Royal Oaks Drive

Steve Fridrich

Fantastic Dead End Street in Belle Meade Build Your Dream, Near Acre Lot $1,250,000

Nashville 615-327-4800 NF_7-18_01-29.indd 3

615-321-4420 | 615-327-4800 Steve@SteveFridrich.com

FridrichandClark.com

4414 Chickering Lane

Main Level Living at its Best Privacy, Pool and Guest House 5 BR | 5 full, 3 half BA | 7569 SF $4,950,000

Adelicia Penthouse

The ULTIMATE in Downtown Living 2 BR | 2 full, 1 half BA | 2832 SF $2,695,000

4416 Sheppard Place

Uniquely Different and Ready for Your Vision Near Acre Lot | 5844 SF Home $1,450,000

2911 Polo Club

Horseshoe Bend Over the River 4 BR (2 on main) | 3 full, 1 half BA | 3753 SF $799,000

Williamson Co. 615-263-4800 nfocusnashville.com | july 2018 3 <<

6/21/18 12:25 PM

50 Years of Guiding You Home Matching

Unique People with Unique Properties 940 Overton Lea Road | Oak Hill

539 Trace Creek | Nashville

Downtown Views 15.90 Acres for Your In Town Estate $6,250,000

Award Winning Design & Architecture Gated Community 5612 SF | $2,490,000

Rita Puryear

615-403-2878 rita@ritapuryear.com

Trudy Byrd

1054 Lynnwood Blvd | Forest Hills

1712 Tyne Blvd | Forest Hills

Exquisite Renovated Mid-Century Designer Finishes 1.28 Acres | $1,269,000

2.21 Acres Beautiful Details, Gated Entry 4800 SF | $1,190,000

Thank You To My Most Recent Clients

615-294-0055 trudy@trudybyrd.com

3737 West End Ave Penthouse

SOLD

3533 Bailey Road Leipers Fork 114 Chatworth Drive Green Hills 1445 Wexford Downs Winfield Park 8052 Poplarwood Road Poplarwood 1165 Westhaven Blvd Westhaven 7217 Kerry Court Fairview 9226 Fox Run Drive Brentwood

THE WESTBURY #304 Beautifully Renovated, Corner Unit with Treetop Views 3 Fireplaces | 3 Balconies | 3 Parking Spaces 3 BR | 3 full, 1 half BA | 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ceilings | 3421 SF Large Master Suite with Fireplace | Hardwoods Throughout $1,075,000 www.3737WestEndAve304.com

Connie Allen 615-500-3665 AllenCoRealtor@gmail.com

Nashville | nfocusnashville.com 4 july 2018615-327-4800 >>

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 4

FridrichandClark.com

Elaine Finucane Betty Finucane 615-300-5093 615-429-5182

Williamson Co. 615-263-4800 6/21/18 12:26 PM

50 Years of Guiding You Home SOLD

FRA

T N LIS NKLI

ING

LIST NEW

ING

1324 Duncanwood Crt 37204 — Duncanwood $1,195,000

2433 Durham Manor Drive 37064 — Durham Manor $819,900

34 Park Meadows 37215 — Otter Wood $939,000

5 Beds |4 Full Baths | 1 Half Bath | 4290 SqFt

4 Beds | 4 Full Baths | 2 Half Baths | 4058 SqFt

4 Beds | 3 Full Baths | 1 Half Bath | 4979 SqFt

STARLING DAVIS

Y O U R R E A LT O R for Y O U R L IFE S T Y L E

starlingdavis@gmail.com | StarlingDavis.com | 615-485-6047

Just Listed ~ Leipers Fork

Private 20+ Acres 4302 SF Log Home 3 Stall Barn Pond 4 BR | 3 full, 1 half BA 5734 N Lick Creek Road $1,000,000

Belle Meade SOLD

Forest Hills SOLD

12th South AVAILABLE

East Nashville SOLD

Oak Hill SOLD

Green Hills SOLD

Whatever you need, remember...I am YOURS TO COUNT ON CHRISTOPHER SIMONSEN REALTOR

615-473-6998 Chris@ChristopherSimonsen.com

Nashville 615-327-4800 NF_7-18_01-29.indd 5

FridrichandClark.com

Mary Brooke Bonadies Where do you want your front door to be?

Your Vision My Resources Your Home 615-496-1960 mbbonadies@yahoo.com

Williamson Co. 615-263-4800 nfocusnashville.com | july 2018 5 <<

6/21/18 12:26 PM

Details @ FranklinHorseFarm.com

1710 Berrys Chapel Rd. $4,500,000

MLS# 1938507 - Nearly 40 acres surround the English Cotswold home and expansive equestrian facilities. Picturesque tree-lined pastures, acres of fencing, 12-stall stable, 4 run-sheds, 4,000 SF arena, dressage arena & jump field, 5 pastures, 7 paddocks and 5-hole “Cowboy” Golf Course. 20 min. to Green Hills.

1900 Smith Hollow Rd. $2,750,000

MLS# 1887104 - 437 acres of rolling farmland in Lynnville with 2 houses, newly renovated historic barn suitable for event/wedding venue, 5 bay storage shed, 6 bay utility equipment garage, large storage/utility building, 4-car separate garage, koi pond, split rail fence, fire pit and more. Absolutely gorgeous grounds.

Details @ ModernHilltopRetreat.com

Details @ NorthumberlandEstateNashville.com

Details @ NashvilleHistoricFarmhouse.com

ING D N E P 31 Inveraray $2,499,999

900 20Th Ave S #1111 $1,295,000

390 Wayside Court $1,195,000

5409 Cochran Drive $1,100,000

MLS# 1874498 - Secluded, Italian-inspired villa in the exclusive enclave of Northumberland. Extraordinary 2-acre estate with guest house, tons of features.

MLS# 1864834 - Sophisticated Adelicia with skyline views. Contemporary reno less than 2 yrs. ago. Chef’s kitchen, huge wine storage. Concierge, pool, more!

MLS# 1926784 - Spectacular modern retreat 4 BR, 3½ BA, 4,533 SF. Customdesigned. Hidden gem in 37205. Co-listed with Katherine McGill, HBM2.

MLS# 1906592 - Artfully restored historic farmhouse easily accessible to I-65 between Brentwood & Nashville. Spacious rooms, high ceilings, solar panels, more!

5204 Williamsburg Rd. $925,000

1206 Russell St. $895,000

1400 Calvin Ave. $849,900

Lot 8 South Carothers Lane $200,000

MLS# 1938834 - Mid-Century marvel on 1+ acre level lot. 4 BR, 2 BA, PLUS attached mother-in-law apartment. Basement recording studio, 3-car garage, more!

MLS# 1926744 - Queen Anne meets modern interior finishes in East Nashville. Wiring, plumbing & mechanics updated. 4 BR, 3½ BA, 4,087 SF, big 2nd floor deck.

Richard

Courtney Broker, ABR, CRS, CRB License # 00205406

richard@richardcourtney.com

(615) 300-8189

6

>> july 2018

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 6

Stephanie Tipton

Soper

ABR, Affiliate Broker License # 00279978

stephanie@stephaniesoper.com

(615) 594-7076

| nfocusnashville.com

MLS# 1933058 - Fully renovated Tudorstyle home in Lockeland Springs. 3 BR, 2 BA, 2,455 SF. Detached 3-car garage with income-producing apartment above.

This is a lot–not alot of land. .14 acres to be exact.

A park-like setting. Well, depends on the park.

Near water. Does not flood. Flows though. But not through. Convenient to chiggers and ticks and spiders. Maybe a serpent. Hisssssss.

www.RichardCourtney.com Recipients of the Greater Nashville Realtors® Lifetime Award of Excellence.

Richard: 16-Time Award Winner Stephanie: 10-Time Award Winner

License # 00262119

4535 Harding Pike Suite 110 Nashville, TN 37205

(615) 202-7777

6/21/18 12:27 PM

17 + ACRES

1295 Hunters Trail Drive $2,475,000

Tommy Patterson 615-351-1737

NEW LIGHTING

NEW LISTING

4020 Sneed Road $1,950,000

Deirdre Kerr 615-423-7604

NEW PRICE

611 Georgetown Drive $1,450,000

Shauna Brooks 615-347-2550 Shawn Binkley 615-414-8176

NEW PRICE

2005 Kingsbury Drive $799,000

Brady Smith 615-202-9019

NEW PRICE

4408 Hunt Place A & B $1,249,000 each

Shauna Brooks 615-347-2550 Shawn Binkley 615-414-8176

THE WEST END

110 31st Avenue N, Apt. 406 $749,000 Doug Lesky 615-243-1064

1,454 SQUARE FEET

4000 West End Avenue, Apt. 101 $525,000 Ellen Christianson 615-300-7190

cpcanashville.com

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 7

NEW PRICE

105 A W Tyne $469,900

Shauna Brooks 615-347-2550 Shawn Binkley 615-414-8176

NEW PRICE

125 Woodward Hills Pl $1,749,900

Ellen Christianson 615-300-7190

NEW LISTING

2810 Marlin Avenue $899,900

Dana Battaglia 615-504-9792

NEW PRICE

104 A Gilman Avenue $549,900

Shauna Brooks 615-347-2550 Shawn Binkley 615-414-8176

WATERFRONT LIVING

400 Warioto Way, Apt. 806 $349,000 Doug Lesky 615-243-1064

(615) 202-7777 4535 Harding Pike - Suite 110 nfocusnashville.com | july 2018 << 7 Nashville, TN 37205 6/21/18 12:28 PM

Contents July 2018 | Vol. xxv, No. 7

parties 19

Eyewitness to History

20

Wild at Heart

22

Hold Your Horses

Spring Outing welcomes Ann Compton to The Hermitage

Plenty of fun on tap at Brew at the Zoo

Saddle Up is the big winner at Music Country Grand Prix

29

Sweet Spot

32

An Enthusiastic Welcome

34

Time Travel

38

Modern Elegance

43

Champagne Under the Stars Glamour reigns supreme at the Swan Ball

features 59

Getting the scoop on Miss Martha’s Ice Cream Crankin’ & Summer Social

A splendid evening at the Swan Ball Patrons Party

Tricks of the Trade Health and beauty secrets and tips from five industry insiders

departments

RH Nashville hosts an unprecedented opening gala

10

In Our Words Ending the spring social season with a bang

The Swan Ball Auction Party journeys back to the ‘20s

32

12

Behind the Scenes Karee Hays

15

43

Nsider Swan Ball Underwriters Reception, Glimpse, Conservancy Gala Kick-Off and more

59

38

ON THE COVER

Swan Ball co-chairs Beth Alexander and Patti Smallwood photographed at Cheekwood by Daniel Meigs. Special thanks to Jim Stadler for the 1931 Chrysler Roadster and Battle Kenney for standing in as the chauffeur. For more on Swan Ball, turn to page 43.

70

Nuptials

72

Taking Vows

74

Arts and Galleries

75

Best Behavior

76

Local Flavor

78

Discerning Reader

80

Nstyle

82

Match Game

83

Pencil In

84

Nretrospect

Latest Nashville weddings

Smith-Carney vows

Upcoming visual and performing arts

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

What’s cooking at Frisson Soft Serve and Bobbie’s Dairy Dip

Three summer waltzes

Colorful cocktails to liven up your summer days

Match the speaker with the spoken

Calendar of July events

Remembering Jane Dudley and her vital role in Swan Ball

8 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com Contents.indd 8

6/21/18 9:39 AM

Nfocus Ad 58.qxp_NFocus Ad 11 NEW 6/21/18 9:22 AM Page 1

1577 MORAN RD $8,500,000 1577moran.com Rick French 615.604.2323

21 NORTHUMBERLAND $4,799,000 21northumberland.com

1641 WHISPERING HILLS $3,490,000 1641whisperinghills.com Rick French 615.604.2323

2032 OLD HILLSBORO RD $2,999,950 2032oldhillsboro.com Rick French 615.604.2323

2021 FRANSWORTH $2,795,000 2021fransworth.com Rick French 615.604.2323

5400 STANFORD DR $2,650,000 5400stanford.com Rick French 615.604.2323, Tim King 615.482.5953

320 VAUGHN RD $2,499,000 320vaughn.com Rick French 615.604.2323 Co-Listed with Alison Douglas 615.305.6978

144 STEEPLECHASE LANE $2,475,000 144steeplechase.com Rick French 615.604.2323 Tim King 615.482.5953

3821 WEST END AVE #301 $1,949,000 3821westend301.com Tim King 615.482.5953

7 BELLE MEADE BLVD PENTHOUSE 715 $1,300,000 $ Rick French 615.604.2323 R Co-Listed with C Steve Fridrich 615.300.5900 S

Rick French 615.604.2323

4913 MAYMANOR CIRCLE $1,890,000 4913maymanorcircle.com Rick French 615.604.2323 Tim King 615.482.5953

1154 TRAVELERS RIDGE $2,250,000 1154travelersridge.com Rick French 615.604.2323

3631 WEST END $1,150,000 3631westend.com

Rick French 615.604.2323

RICK RIC CK FRENCH TIM KING

615.604.2323 615.604.2 615.482.5953

FRENCHKING.COM 615.292.2622 FREN

805 FOSTER HILL $1,067,500 805fosterhill.com Rick French 615.604.2323 Tim King 615.482.5953

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 9

1808 24th AVE S UNIT 104 $519,000 Tim King 615.482.5953

289 DUNN RIDGE RD $450,000 401 BOWLING AVE #91 $510,000 Tim King 615.482.5953 Tim King 615.482.5953 nfocusnashville.com july 2018 <<

|

9 6/21/18 12:29 PM

ON SITE JEWELER

Rings Sized While You Wait Editorial

Herbert Fox, Jr. Nancy Floyd managing editor Lauren Langston Stewart staff writer Holly Hoffman social correspondent Gloria Houghland contributors Beth Alexander, John Bridges, Whitney Clay, Carrington Fox, Sandy Nelson, Ellen Pryor, Jennifer Puryear, Megan Seling, Abby White, Varina Willse editorial interns Brian Ericson, Tori Thiessen founding editor editor

Art

Heather Pierce Eric England staff photographer Daniel Meigs contributing photographers Michael W. Bunch, Steve Lowry, Jen McDonald, Brooke Rainey art director

senior photographer

DESIGN • RESTORE • REPAIR • RESTYLE COMPLIMENTARY DIAMOND CLEANING Production

graphic designers

Abbie Leali, Mary Louise Meadors, Christie Passarello Matt Bach

production coordinator

Marketing

marketing director

Lynsie Shackelford Olivia Moye

marketing promotions manager

Advertising

Amy Mularski Maggie Bond advertising director Rachel Dean senior account executives Carla Mathis, Heather Cantrell Mullins, Mike Smith, Stevan Steinhart, Jennifer Trsinar account executives Michael Jezewski, Keith Wright sales operations manager Chelon Hasty account coordinator Rachel Hellewell publisher

associate publisher

RING SIzING • CuSTOM DESIGN • ExPERT WATCh REPAIR GIA INSuRANCE APPRAISALS • PRONG REPAIR/RETIPPING hAND ENGRAvING • STONE REPLACEMENT • PEARL RESTRINGING

Circulation Business

BELLE MEADE PLAzA

4548 harding Road Next to Newks in Belle Meade

615-269-3288 bellemeadejewelry.com

Same Day Jewelry Repair By Appointment Like us on Facebook for the latest video examples of watch and jewelry repair.

Owners

circulation manager

Casey Sanders

chief financial officer Todd Patton creative director Heather Pierce IT director John Schaeffer special projects coordinator Susan Torregrossa FW Publishing, LLC

Bill Freeman and Jimmy Webb

Nfocus is published monthly by FW Publishing, LLC. Advertising deadline for the next issue is Thurs., July 12, 2018. A limited number of free copies, one per reader, are available at select retail establishments, listed on the website: nfocusnashville.com. First-class subscriptions are available for $99 per year. Send your name and address along with a check or credit card number and expiration date to: GARY MInnIS, FW PuBLISHInG, 210 12th Ave. S., Suite 100, nashville, Tn 37203 or call Gary at 615-844-9307. For advertising information, call AMY MuLARSKI at 615-844-9256. Copyright ©2018 FW Publishing, LLC.

iN o ur wo rd s

Spring Swan Song Ending the spring social season with a bang

Washable Linens and French Cottons in Artistically Dyed Colors and Prints

from Magnolia Pearl Just part of our curated collection of artistic designs.

V I N TA G E L I V I N G • G I F T S • F A S H I O N S • B E D D I N G & M O R E

as hard as it is to believe, another Swan Ball has come and gone. The spectacular white-tie gala, which is over a year in the making, feels like one final hurrah before the calmer, slower summer months. I don’t know about you, but our team is certainly ready for a break. We’ve covered well over 100 events since the beginning of the year and are eagerly anticipating a bit of downtime before the fall.

And although a quiet summer sounds like a dream, the spring social season ended with a bang.

Beth Alexander and Patti Smallwood planned a truly remarkable fundraiser for Cheekwood that was easily one of the most beautiful Swan Balls on record. We’ve got coverage of the Auction Party (page 34), Patrons Party (page 38) and of course the main event (page 43). Don’t miss

the photos from the Nfocus Portrait Studio beginning on page 52. You can view the full gallery — and purchase prints — at nfocusnashville.com Speaking of Beth and Patti, how stunning is this cover? To create this Gatsby-esque arrival, we had a team of behind-the-scenes helpers. Huge thanks to Jim Stadler, who loaned us the 1931 Chrysler Roadster, Katelyn Bennett for operating the fog machine and Patti’s son, Battle, who served as the chauffeur in the back of the shot.

As you enjoy the lazier days of summer, don’t forget to take care of yourself. We’ve got health and beauty tips and tricks to keep you looking and feeling your best on page 59.

After all, you’ve got to be looking fabulous when the fall social season arrives.

BY NaNcY FloYd

2825 Bransford Ave in Berry Hill 615-385-2122 • Monday – Saturday 10-4

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.

10 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com InOurWords.indd 10 10 NF_7-18_01-29.indd

6/21/18 6/21/18 12:29 9:43 AM PM

8 BR & 6 FULL, 3 HALF BA | 18,449 SQFT $10,000,000

5 BR & 6 FULL, 6 HALF BA | 19,137 SQFT $8,100,000

1816 PACE HAVEN

132 WOODWARD HILLS PLACE

AMY JACKSON SMITH 615.300.1025

MARY SUE DIETRICH 615.351.0073 JANET JONES 615.300.5045

JANET JONES 615.300.5045 MARY SUE DIETRICH 615.351.0073

4508 MILLRACE LANE

1491 WILLOWBROOKE CIRCLE

CAROLINE COOK 615.498.7236

MARY SUE DIETRICH 615.351.0073 JANET JONES 615.300.5045

2325 GOLF CLUB LANE

5 BR & 5 FULL, 1 HALF BA | 6,980 SQFT SOLD | $2,450,000

1801A SHACKLEFORD ROAD

3 BR & 3 FULL, 1 HALF BA | 3,189 SQFT $669,000

NANCY BROCK 615.406.6083

JANET JONES

MARY SUE DIETRICH

5 BR & 6 FULL, 4 HALF BA | 11,862 SQFT $2,995,000

3500 HILLDALE DRIVE

4 BR & 7 FULL, 1 HALF BA | 6,339 SQFT RESERVED | $1,491,000

250 HALBERTON DRIVE

3 BR & 2 FULL, 1 HALF BA | 2,400 SQFT $342,500

MARY SUE DIETRICH 615.351.0073 JANET JONES 615.300.5045

STEVE TOWNES 615.584.4743 AARON COX 808.343.4349

CAROLINE COOK

AMY JACKSON SMITH 615.300.1025

7408 RIVER PARK DRIVE

4 BR & 2 FULL, 1 HALF BA | 3,787SQFT UNDER CONTRACT | $629,900

AMY JACKSON SMITH

4 BR & 3 FULL, 1 HALF BA | 5,640 SQFT SOLD | $1,395,000

NANCY BROCK

STEVE TOWNES

AARON COX

40 Burton Hills Boulevard, Suite 230 Nashville, Tennessee 37215 • 615.250.7880 • www.worthproperties.com

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 11

| july 2018 <<

11 6/21/18 12:30 PM

behind the scenes

Karee Hays Karee Hays was in her late 30s when she started to notice that just cleansing and moisturizing her skin wasn’t cutting it anymore. “I knew I needed big-girl ingredients,” she says. That need sparked a search that then fueled a passion, and before Karee knew it, she was catapulted onto a new career path. She was fascinated by ingredients — which ones could actually communicate to the cells and actively create change and which products she could save money on and buy at the supermarket.

The more she learned, the more she wanted to share all her findings with her friends so that they, too, could have great skin and feel beautiful. She started writing a monthly newsletter that she would share with friends (who would then forward it to their friends), and before she knew it, she was going back to school for advanced aesthetics and studying for years under a dermatologist and then a plastic surgeon before going out on her own seven years ago and starting Karee Hays Esthetics. We chatted with Karee in hopes of gleaning a little of her insider knowledge on achieving the ideal skin care routine.

by Lauren Langston Stewart photograph by Eric England

What drew you to aesthetics?

Helping people feel good about their skin and [the idea] that no two people’s skin are the same.

What works for one may not work for the other, so I knew that I would never get bored. Even as a young child, I loved the sciences and chemistry and wanted to know how things worked.

What’s your favorite part of your job? Wow, there are so many parts of my job that I love! A brand-new client who has never found a regimen that worked. The worse the skin, the more I go on a mission to turn it around from the inside out. Then the reward is making someone feel better and giving them hope.

I love teaching people how to care for their skin and educating clients — making Nashville glow!

What are your top five favorite products? Only five? I have faves for the face, hair, body — inside and out — but for now: KH custom Koji Pads, Revision Intellishade tinted SPF, Omni Core Recovery Complex serum, Revision DEJ Eye Cream and Vital Proteins Collagen Powder.

What’s your favorite beauty secret? Shave your face. Rarely do you see a man with fine vertical lines around their mouth.

They begin to age more by the crow’s feet and forehead where they don’t shave. They are getting cellular turnover daily. Check out me shaving my face on my

website. It’s easy; you won’t grow a beard, and your products absorb better. Get ready to receive compliments galore on your skin.

What are inexpensive drugstore/supermarket products that you recommend? Cetaphil cleanser for all skin types, CeraVe products, Oil of Olay Complete, Epsom salt, Maybelline Full ‘N Soft mascara, rose petal witch hazel, organic coconut oil, Burt’s Bees facial grapefruit wipes, Simple Cleansing Micellar water, to name a few ...

What’s the absolute most important beauty rule to follow? Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

And take a good probiotic daily.

If someone can only afford to pay for one service regularly, what should they choose?

Chemical peels are game changers. It’s what you do at home that makes the most difference anyway, which is why we spend so much time creating your magic regimen for your skin type to ensure results.

What’s the most inaccurate beauty myth you’ve heard?

That you have to spend a fortune to have great looking skin. Spend your money on products with ingredients that can truly change the skin (retinoids, glycolics, antioxidants) and save on the basics (cleansers, toners and some moisturizers). >>

The Basics

To read more, visit nfocusnashville.com.

Name: Karee Hays Profession/Title: Owner, Karee Hays Esthetics Years in Nashville: Born and raised right here in Nashville Zip code: 37215 Number of beauty products you use daily: 12 — I love me some beauty products!

12 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com BTS_July.indd 12

6/21/18 9:43 AM

Service you deserve from people you trust

6509 Radcliff Drive $1,249,000

105 Leake Avenue #83 $198,500

717 Harpeth Trace Drive $279,900 d Sol

Sheila Reuther | 615-485-0669

Murray Clayton | 615-812-1831

Murray Clayton | 615-812-1831

238 Harding Place $699,000

702 Bowling Ave #F $1,095,000

309 Westview Ave

r ont rC e d Un

act

oon gS n i Com

Grace Clayton | 615-305-1426

Grace Clayton | 615-305-1426

Neal Clayton | 615-300-8585

3901 West End unit #402 | The Rokeby $399,900

620 Chesterfield Way $479,000

2802 Valley Brook Place $1,599,000

Sheila Reuther | 615-485-0669

Grace Clayton | 615-305-1426

Sheila Reuther | 615-485-0669

2138 Chickering Lane $760,000

208 Sloan Rd $310,000

116 Brook Hollow Rd n Soo ing m Co

Grace Clayton | 615-305-1426

Grace Clayton | 615-305-1426

Sheila Reuther | 615-485-0669

For More Listings Go To nealclayton.com 20 Burton Hills Blvd. #450 Nashville, TN 37215 | 615.297.8543 | info@Nealclayton.com | nealclayton.com nfocusnashville.com | july 2018 <<

13

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 13

6/21/18 12:30 PM

Luxury Homes. Historic Location.

Brownstones: $1 to $1.5 million Richland Avenue Estate Homes: $1.7 to $2+ million Located in the historic Richland-West End neighborhood, these luxury homes provide modern living in the heart of historic Nashville. The neighborhood features classic architecture, tree-lined streets, and paved sidewalks. Located in a premier spot, Richland Hall is just minutes from Elmington Park, the Parthenon at Centennial Park, Vanderbilt University, 21st Avenue, and an

Model Home Now Open

abundance of dining and shopping options.

Built by:

Mary Kocina

615-263-4800 Office 615-300-5996 Mobile mkocina@comcast.net

14 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com NF_7-18_01-29.indd 14

www.RichlandHall.com 2017 Parade of Homes BEST OF SHOW Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award Winner

6/21/18 12:31 PM

nsider

Sam Stumpf, Mary Hawkins, Bill Warfield

Waddell Wright, Kristi Hargrove

J. Kline, David Briley

Steve Kravitz, Samantha Saturn

Glimpse Art lovers converged on the Watkins campus for a one-night-only celebration of the five senses as well as creativity and its knack for transformation. The identities of the 16 mystery Glimpse artists were revealed, and their curated works were offered for sale — a wise investment given the talent of these up-and-coming creators. Guests perused the gallery and dined on small plates paired with exotic beverages. An interactive installation, games, a silent auction and live music kept guests in a lively spirit well into the night.

by Lauren Langston Stewart Photographs by Sam angel

Paula Van Slyke, Sylvia Rapoport, Colleen Conway-Welch

Nancy Hearn, Steve Sirls, Mary Spalding

LeRoy Norton, Bob Day

Stefanie Rome, Andrea Berger, Chris Kyriopoulos

Jeff Fladen, Clark Flatt

Amy and Chuck Cinelli

Stephanie Caldwell, Nancy Killen, Jane Smith

Kristen Shaw, Phillip Barham

Vision of Hope Award Gala Supporters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness gathered at Hillwood Country Club to honor Naomi Judd and Clark Flatt for their notable contributions to the betterment of mental health in the United States. Naomi has opened up about her personal struggle with depression and released River of Time: My Descent Into Depression and How I Emerged With Hope at the end of 2016. Clark founded The Jason Foundation after his son took his own life at the age of 16. The foundation has become a nationally recognized leader in suicide prevention and awareness. The annual Vision of Hope Award Gala allows the Tennessee chapter of NAMI to honor those advancing its cause.

by Lauren Langston Stewart photographs by Eric England

Harold Love, Vicki Yates, Ellen Lehman, Hershell Warren

Elise Driver, Kathryn Driver, Spruell Driver

Jesse Tucker, Carolyn Tucker, Richard Dinkins, Canzada Kelley Hawkins, Ellen Kelley White

Conservancy Gala Kick-Off

Bridge to Equality Luncheon

Committee members and fans of the Conservancy Gala gathered at the home of Colleen Conway-Welch to kick off the fall affair, which takes place Nov. 3 and benefits The Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park. Co-chairs Mara Papatheodorou and Sarah Sterling excitedly shared that they will again bring the past into the present with “Then & Now: Gondolas and Grottos,” a celebration of the 1897 re-creation of Venice’s Rialto Bridge over Lake Watauga and the Blue Grotto Restaurant, inspired by Capri.

At this year’s Bridge to Equality Luncheon, The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee honored judges Thomas Wiseman Jr. and Richard Dinkins, who both served on desegregation cases, allowing children of any color to attend public schools. Speeches were given by the two honorees, Lajuanda Street Harley, who was one of the first African-American students to attend a public school in Metro Nashville, and Kate Campbell, a singer-songwriter who wrote about her experience attending a historically black high school in the ’70s. The luncheon was brought to a close by Nashville Youth Poet Laureate finalist Monserrat Escobar Arteaga.

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Eric England

by Tori Thiessen photographs by Daniel Meigs continued on page 16

nfocusnashville.com

Nsider.indd 15

|

july 2018 <<

15 6/21/18 9:46 AM

nsider

Jessi Colter, Shooter Jennings

Steve Buchanan, Marion Kraft

Tanya Tucker, Kyle Young

Bob Oermann, Michael McCall, Kay West

Outlaws and Armadillos Opening A lively crowd of more than 800 gathered at the Country Music Hall of Fame for the much-anticipated opening of Outlaws and Armadillos: Country’s Roaring ’70s, which featured performances from Jessi Colter, Joe Ely and Shooter Jennings. The exhibit celebrates influences on country music from those who managed to skirt the status quo and includes everything from rare photographs and personal memorabilia to costumes and interviews from artists such as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Guy Clark, Billy Joe Shaver and more. The exhibit will run through mid-February 2021.

by Lauren Langston Stewart Photographs by John Shearer

Carolyn Ermey, Co-chair Beth Alexander, Mimi Pohlman

Co-chair Patti and Brian Smallwood, Jane MacLeod

Govan and Barby White, Lynn and Rick Scarola

Mark and Emily Humphreys

Swan Ball Underwriters Reception The Swan Ball Underwriters Reception served as a formal thank you to the individuals and corporations who supported the white-tie gala. Hosted by Covenant Capital Group, the elegant gathering took place in the mansion at Cheekwood. Co-chairs Beth Alexander and Patti Smallwood joined reception coordinators Jody Hull and Amy Liz Riddick in expressing appreciation to all for their generosity. Guests also seized the opportunity to admire — and buy — sophisticated pieces from Swan Ball 2018 jeweler Temple St. Clair on display in the dining room.

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Daniel Meigs

16 Nsider.indd 16

>> july 2018

|

Vicki Smith, Jaynee Day, Shawn and Lynann Williams, Nancy Keil-Colbertson

Krysta Forsberg, Kevin Forsberg

Amy McConnell, Lauren Sinr, Paige McConnell

Stars for Second Harvest Craig Wiseman rounded up Jake Owen, Jillian Jacqueline, Morgan Wallen, Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins and Matt Dragstrem at the Ryman to perform for the 14th annual Stars for Second Harvest, benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank.

The crew of songwriters effectively kicked off CMA Fest, and to the delight of the crowd, 11-year-old Mason Ramsey — the Internet yodeling sensation who gained fame by singing Hank Williams’ “Lovesick Blues” at a Walmart in Illinois — joined the lineup.

by Lauren Langston Stewart photographs by Eric England

Carol Ann Smith, Debbie Binkley, Kim Looney

Lamont Bunch, Susan and James O’Neil, Sharon Bunch

Roger Powell, Michael Bernell, Dawn Alexander, Woods Wellborn

Brent Soper, Jan Brandes

Jazz Brunch The Nashville General Hospital Foundation hosted its yearly Spring Jazz Brunch at the home of Kim Looney. While guests, sponsors and donors were invited to enjoy a delicious Southern meal and a lively jazz performance by Erik Blue Band, the focal point of this event was a silent auction directly benefiting patients in need at Nashville General Hospital. This event marked the second annual Spring Jazz Brunch and made for a wonderful Saturday morning filled with music and benevolence.

by Tori Thiessen Photographs by Vernon Rose

nfocusnashville.com

6/21/18 9:47 AM

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 17

| july 2018 <<

17 6/21/18 12:31 PM

PLEASE DRINK REYKA RESPONSIBLY. TAKK! (THAT’S ‘THANK YOU’ IN ICELANDIC.) REYKA VODKA, 40% ALC/VOL. (80 PROOF) DISTILLED FROM GRAIN. ©2018 WILLIAM GRANT & SONS. NEW YORK, NY.

18 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 18

6/21/18 12:33 PM

pa r t I E S

Missy Eason, Jean Ann Banker, Sylvia Bradbury, Sallie Norton

Co-chair Jennie McCabe, Ann Compton, Crissy Haslam, Co-chair Kathy Rolfe

Joycelyn Stevenson, Berkley Schwarz, Bob and Susan McDonald

Pam and Ray Harness

Eyewitness to History Spring Outing welcomes Ann Compton to The Hermitage Martha Ingram, Frances Spradley

T

Lucia Folk, Alexandra Sollberger

Howard Kittell and Jennifer Esler

he Andrew Jackson Foundation’s Spring Outing is a time-honored tradition of The Hermitage that began as a picnic on the lawn 118 years ago.

With such a long history, there have been occasional setbacks, and this year was one of them. At the last minute, a serious family illness prevented author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin from speaking at the luncheon.

Fortunately, respected veteran White House correspondent Ann Compton graciously agreed to step in on such short notice.

At a patrons reception in the mansion, co-chairs Jennie McCabe and Kathy Rolfe welcomed those who gathered in the entry hall awaiting Ann’s arrival. Once inside, Ann shook hands with the slightly starstruck crowd and posed for photographs with President and CEO Howard Kittell and Crissy Haslam, among others.

People eventually drifted onto the back porch to enjoy a glass of Champagne and pick up a copy of Doris’ memoir, Wait Till Next Year, before joining more than 400 attendees for lunch on the lawn. The sold-out affair took place in an airy tent filled with tables dressed in sage green linens and topped with arrangements of hydrangeas, purple freesia and maiden hair fern. After words from Frances Spradley, regent of the foundation, everyone enjoyed gazpacho blanco and pecan chicken salad from Kristen Winston Catering.

In her opening remarks, Ann charmed the audience by setting the scene as if Andrew Jackson were the current president. As the first female reporter assigned to cover the White House for network television, whose 41-year career spanned seven presidents, her comments and observations were insightful and relevant. She shared humorous personal stories about each president during her career, and she talked about her experience as the sole reporter on Air Force One when the news of 9/11 broke. Despite being a last-minute replacement, Ann’s inspiring words and firsthand account of recent presidents kept everyone engaged and entertained, just like Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage does for thousands of visitors each year.

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Eric England

nfocusnashville.com

|

july 2018 <<

19

Carlene Gaskins, Laurie Spradley, Annie Laurie Berry SpringOuting.indd 19

6/21/18 9:48 AM

pa r t I E S

Alicia Jayo, Cacky Tate, Meredith Martin Bret Davis, Douglas Dominguez

Dustin Delewski and David Fontaine

J.R. and Amanda Greene

Beau and Teresa Roberson, Laura and Kevin McKay

Toni Menna, Kristina Bright, Erica York, Jen and Chris Buterbaugh

Wild at Heart Plenty of fun on tap at Brew at the Zoo

T

he Nashville Zoo welcomed 4,000 guests with beer and beasts aplenty for another wildly successful Brew at the Zoo. The park closed early to prepare for the event, which featured 70 craft breweries, over 100 beers on tap and a handful of wine options.

Traffic was bumper to bumper as cars lined up to enter the zoo and get a taste of some of the region’s best beer. Once inside, everyone was given a tasting glass for the festivities, and as guests made their way past the first exhibits, the vibrant blue hyacinth macaws and soft white Stanley cranes came out in full force to show off for their excited patrons.

Festival Field hosted the largest number of breweries on-site, as well as a wide variety of food trucks for snacks in between sips. The zip line and carousel were also operating in full swing, offering guests a brief diversion from the sampling.

The VIP Lounge offered a quieter, more private area just off the packed field, and guests there nibbled on lobster nachos, shrimp po’ boys and Thai-spiced chicken wings. They were also treated to an appearance by one of the zoo’s own Palawan binturongs: Wilbur, the first male born in the United States.

More breweries were stationed throughout the zoo, and guests wandered the premises sampling the beverages and marveling at the animals. Many guests flocked to the brand new Andean bear exhibit and its surrounding area — a cool, wooded space evoking a South American cloud forest — complete with a mini petting zoo of tortoises and an exhibit of frolicking Guinea pigs.

A pair of animal shows and a beverage-stocked Conservation Lounge provided a few more opportunities for animal encounters, and guests were able to peruse a selection of canvases painted by some of the zoo’s animals. Zoo staff were also on hand, providing fans to keep guests cool on the sweltering summer evening — but with the beer and good times flowing freely, no one seemed to mind the heat.

Jake Belair with Wilbur

Justin Bow and Alyssa Borg

Jackie and Tabor Luckey

by Brian Ericson photographs by Daniel Meigs

20

>> july 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com Kerri and Jeff Williams, Laurie and John Rainey

BrewZoo.indd 20

6/21/18 9:49 AM

NEW LISTING

GATED COMMUNITY

604 HILLWOOD BOULEVARD 5 BR | 4 FULL & 1 HALF BA | 4,516 SQFT $715,000

1016 FALLING LEAF CIRCLE 4 BR | 5 FULL BA | 3,749 SQFT $929,000

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

CUL-DE-SAC

433 LYNNWOOD BOULEVARD 4 BR | 4 FULL BA | 3,873 SQFT $1,150,000

2208 ELLIOTT AVENUE 4 BR | 2 FULL BA | 2,398 SQFT $749,000

713 HICKORY TRACE PLACE 5 BR | 3 FULL & 1 HALF BA | 3,857 SQFT $699,000

NEW PRICE

SOLD

SOLD

981 DAVIDSON ROAD 4 BR | 3 FULL BA | 3,062 SQFT $639,000

4508 MILLRACE LANE* 5 BR | 5 FULL & 1 HALF BA | 6,980 SQFT $2,450,000

111 TAGGART AVENUE 5 BR | 6 FULL & 1 HALF BA | 5,761 SQFT $1,906,000

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

4507 CARLTON DRIVE 5 BR | 5 FULL & 2 HALF BA | 6,731 SQFT $1,850,000

104 CLYDELAN COURT* 5 BR | 3 FULL BA | 3,680 SQFT $899,000

1515 CLAIRMONT PLACE* 5 BR | 4 FULL BA | 3,367 SQFT $830,000

SOLD

SOLD

COMING SOON 614 GALAXIE DRIVE NASHVILLE, TN 37209 3 BR | 1 FULL BA | 1,425 SQFT $310,000

2302 OXFORD ROAD 3 BR | 2 FULL & 1 HALF BA | 2,717 SQFT $825,000

6230 ROBIN HILL ROAD* 3 BR | 2 FULL BA | 2,401 SQFT $565,000

Introducing

SAMUELS MUSSER & GHERTNER LISTINGS We Make it Happen, You Make it Home PCRD Real Estate.indd 1

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 21

LYNN SAMUELS

WHITNEY MUSSER

SHEA GHERTNER

DUNBLANE LANE FRANKLIN, TN 37069 4 BR | 4 FULL & 1 HALF BA | 3,820 SQFT $775,000

LYNN: 615.300.4353 WHITNEY: 615.294.5887 SHEA: 615.397.8218 OFFICE: 615.250.7880 nfocusnashville.com

BUYER | july *REPRESENTED 2018 << 21

12/30/16 11:25 AM

6/21/18 12:33 PM

pa r t I E S

Rebecca Johns, Shelia Miley Tim Bosse, Meghan Murphy

Mary Pillow Kirk, Ted and Karen Kromer

Co-chairs Jennifer Pennington and Sarah Ingram

Sarah and Randy Dodds

Hold Your Horses Saddle Up is the big winner at Music Country Grand Prix

T

he sweltering summer sun was blazing down on Franklin’s bucolic Brownland Farm, but it wasn’t enough to deter hundreds of guests from showing their support for Saddle Up at the 30th annual Music Country Grand Prix. This family-friendly fundraiser, co-chaired once again by Sarah Ingram and Jennifer Pennington, is a beloved summer outing for kids and grownups alike.

VIPs were grateful to find some shade under the Patrons Tent, where long white tables were topped with cheery blue and green arrangements in handmade horseshaped planters. Fans were a welcome addition to tables, helping guests cool down as they waited for the competition to start. Across the field, spectators packed into the grandstand or relaxed under private cabanas to enjoy the festivities.

Before the horses hit the tracks, attendees had the chance to show their skill and dexterity in the nearby People Prix course. The always-popular kid-sized obstacle course allowed tykes and fun-loving adults to participate in their very own jumping competition for prizes and bragging rights.

An exciting change for the 30th annual event was the increase in the competition’s purse. This year’s crop of world-class competitors vied for a $50,000 prize, up from $40,000 last year. The hefty purse attracted even more talent than usual from across the country for this premier equestrian jumping competition.

Once the competition began, the crowd was mesmerized by the power and athleticism of the horses and riders as they navigated the course’s 14 jumps. More than 30 riders participated, and ultimately, Olympian Kirk Webby and his horse Brando du Roet took home the prize.

Kirk may have been named the winner, but the true victor of the Music Country Grand Prix was Saddle Up. The therapeutic riding program, which serves children with disabilities, has been the beneficiary of over $1.6 million since the event began.

Nina Lindley, JJ Johnson, David Nation, Lee Ann Ingram

by Nancy Floyd photographs by Jen McDonald continued on page 24

Katie Radel, Laurie Kush

22 GrandPrix.indd 22

>> july 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com

6/21/18 9:51 AM

5 WHITES BLUFF LANE $2,550,000 Shannon Barton | 615.838.3193 Jamie Granbery | 615.300.8763

9 1 5 D R E W P L AC E $ 2 ,1 0 0 , 0 0 0 Dana Griscom | 615.485.5360 Laura Patterson | 615.513.7730 Karen Pilkerton | 615.668.1578

2 0 1 B R O O K H O L LOW R OA D $1,925,000 Sissy Rogers | 615.496.1700

6 1 2 C A N T R E L L AV E N U E $1,400,000 Mandy Wachtler | 615.714.0864

4 0 3 6 S N E E D R OA D $1,399,900 Janet Denton Gatewood | 615.319.9725

5 7 0 0 B U Z Z A R D C R E E K R OA D $1,299,000 Jeanie Barrier | 615.423.8311

105 ALPINE COURT $ 1 ,1 74 , 9 0 0 Allison Klausner | 615.708.0420

3016 STRICKLAND DRIVE $ 1 ,1 2 5 , 0 0 0 Blair Blaylock Teasdale | 404.786.7200

3 7 3 7 W E S T E N D AV E | # 3 0 2 $1,070,000 Sissy Rogers | 615.496.1700

1 1 0 3 1 S T AV E N U E N | A P T. 8 0 2 $1,050,000 Jeanie Barrier | 615.423.8311

1 2 3 C L A R E N D O N AV E N U E $998,000 Karen Pilkerton | 615.668.1578 Dana Griscom | 615.485.5360 Laura Patterson | 615.513.7730

202 DEERFIELD LANE $995,000 Linda Heflin Johnston | 615.579.5004

1 4 0 9 B E D D I N G TO N PA R K $860,000 Vivian Brandon | 615.308.8365

7 2 5 W E S T V I E W AV E N U E $849,000 Dana Griscom | 615.485.5360 Laura Patterson | 615.513.7730 Karen Pilkerton | 615.668.1578

101 CANTRELL SQUARE $845,000 Barbara Keith Payne | 615.300.7337

2 4 1 1 C R E S T M O O R R OA D | P H 4 $759,000 Barbara Keith Payne | 615.300.7337

4 3 6 LY N N WO O D B LV D $735,000 Sissy Rogers | 615.496.1700

3 9 2 4 VA I LWO O D D R I V E $699,000 Barbara Keith Payne | 615.300.7337

701 OVERTON PARK $695,000 Dana Griscom | 615.485.5360 Karen Pilkerton | 615.668.1578 Laura Patterson | 615.513.7730

7 0 1 P O S TA L C O U R T $510,000 Linda Heflin Johnston | 615.579.5004

Shannon Barton

Jamie Granbery

Dana Griscom

Laura Patterson

NASHVILLE OFFICE 615.383.7914 2021 RICHARD JONES RD STE. 210 NASHVILLE, TN 37215

Karen Pilkerton

Sissy Rogers

Janet Denton Gatewood

Mandy Wachtler

WILLIAMSON COUNTY OFFICE 615.371.2474 2 CADILLAC DR BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

Jeanie Barrier

Barbara Keith Payne

Allison Klausner

Blair Blaylock Teasdale

Vivian Brandon

INTOWN OFFICE 615.942.5830 1909 12TH AVE SOUTH NASHVILLE, TN 37203 nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 23

Linda Heflin Johnston

| july 2018 <<

23 6/21/18 12:34 PM

PA R T I E S

Richard and Mary Winn Pilkington, Seth and Robin Estep

Pam and Paul England

Leslie Armstrong, Donna Vissman Emily Smith, Sarah Daugherty

James Williams, Rose Hinman, Shannon Finnigan

Lorie Duke, Tommy Landstreet

Amy and Jonathan Burns

Sara and Tony Graham

Amy Zongor, Zoe Smith, Kylee Smith, Caroline Zongor, Kenneth Zongor

Earnestine and Michael Sangster continued on page 26

24

>> JULY 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com Beth and Sam Harwell

Wills Handyman...

Your New Best Friend

615-352-1228 WillsCompany.com

4710 Sewanee Road

205 Leonard Avenue

852 Glendale Lane

Oak Hill 6 BR - 6 full, 1 half BA - 0000 SF

Whitland 5 BR | 5 full, 3 half BA | 6590 SF

Oak Hill 3 BR - 3 full, 1 half BA - 3521 SF

$2,800,000

$2,099,000

$945,000

1911 Beechwood Avenue

2004 Linden Avenue

2823 Lumar Lane

Hillsboro Village/Belmont 4 BR - 3 full, 1 half BA - 3761 SF

Hillsboro Village/Belmont 4 BR | 4 full, 2 half BA | 4501 SF

Lincoya Hills 4 BR - 3 full, 1 half BA - 4470 SF

$1,199,000

$1,445,000

$650,000

Richard Bryan Office: 615.327.4800

Direct: 615-321-9531

RichardFBryan@gmail.com | RichardFBryan.com

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 25

| july 2018 <<

25 6/21/18 12:34 PM

Matt Paco, David Andrews

The TIFFANIE’S Experience Your family’s unique needs are our top priority. With 20 years of experience and a trained eye we specialize in listening to and understanding your needs to create the perfect role for your household. Your experience begins with creating a unique customized job description tailored for your specific needs.

Ansley Douglas, Karen Clark, Megan Sturm, Lynsley Roberts

Nannies

& BABY NURSES

Karen Curnutte, Chadd Bryant

Michael and Rebecca Keenan

Personal ASSISTANTS & HOUSEHOLD MANAGERS

Will Jannaman, Lindsey Jackson, Krin Valentine, Elese Alsup

Household CHEFS, BUTLERS, & MAIDS

Michelle Maldonado M 615.260.4423 O 615.292.1006

staffingattiffanies.com

4011 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37209

615-815-5605 | 866-484-5550

26 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com GrandPrix.indd 26 26 NF_7-18_01-29.indd

Sean Kirk, Candice Reed 6/21/18 12:44 PM

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_01-29.indd 27

| july 2018 <<

27 6/21/18 12:37 PM

HONOR ING Zelma Long International Winemaker

Vitalie Taittinger Champagne Taittinger

Marimar Torres Marimar Estate Vineyard & Winery

Pam Starr Crocker & Starr Wines

Lindy Novak Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery

Shannon Staglin Staglin Family Vineyards

Jenne Lee Bonaccorsi Bonaccorsi Wine Company

Grand Cru Evening July 12

Vintners’ Tasting August 2

Patrons’ Dinner August 3

l’Eté du Vin August 4

Uniting the Wine Community to Fund the Fight Against Cancer

For more information visit NashvilleWineAuction.com

of Music City

DR. SHARON & BILL PIPER

28 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com NF_7-18_01-29.indd 28

6/21/18 3:19 PM

pa r t I E S

Allison Kaufman with Corinne and Thomas

Brett Withers, David Imhof, Robin Brown

Jocelyn Gregory, Deb Locke, Cynthia Whitlow, Steve Ressler

Chase White, Storm White, Byron White

David Williams with Maddie

Sweet Spot Getting the scoop on Miss Martha’s Ice Cream Crankin’ & Summer Social

Hannah Eicher, Abbie Adkerson, Carey and Susie Adkerson

Kelly Henricks, Maria Roddy, Silvia Castañeda-Roddy

A

s a delectably sweet kick-off to summer, Purity Dairy and the Martha O’Bryan Center hosted their 33rd annual ice cream summer social on First Presbyterian Church’s expansive lawn. This year, over 100 amateur churners came out with their own signature flavors of homemade ice cream to compete for a chance to become an official Purity flavor.

The hot summer afternoon was perfect for ice cream sampling, and guests of all ages wandered from table to table to get a taste. This year’s social had the at-home ice cream chefs organized by church, and a large number of Nashville’s Presbyterian churches — as well as individual ice cream enthusiasts — came out to participate.

Richard Exton of Second Presbyterian Church took home the grand prize of Best of Show with his unique flavor, Peppermint Lemon Drop. Winning flavors in other categories included Caramel Mocha Surprise, Strawberry Explosion, Lovin’ It Lime, Chocolate Velvet and Sugar Plum Fairy (complete with magic glitter, of course).

Just like past winners, Richard will have his ice cream confection made into a limited edition Purity flavor. The winning flavors from the past were also represented this year, with Purity representatives dishing out scoops of Cherry Chocolate Chip, Zesty Lemon Snap and Salted Caramel Cheesecake from their own booth at the event.

For parents wary of feeding their kids too much sugar, the party also included diversions like face paint, temporary tattoos and crafts for the event’s youngest attendees. Meanwhile, others continued sampling a large variety of different flavors, such as Mississippi Moon Pie, Bananas Foster, GooGoo Peanut, “Hot” Chocolate, a tropical Sunshine Delish — and even a banana pancake flavor. One competitor from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian decided to forgo the traditional ice cream option and served up a dairy-free cantaloupe and strawberry freeze.

This year’s Miss Martha’s Ice Cream Crankin’ and Summer Social raised more than $35,000 to benefit the Martha O’Bryan Center, which seeks to empower the impoverished through work, education, employment and fellowship.

by Brian Ericson photographs by Daniel Meigs continued on page 30

Angela Crane-Jones and Roger Jones with Donovan MIssMarthas.indd 29

Tameron Levinson, Laney Levinson

nfocusnashville.com

|

july 2018 <<

29 6/21/18 9:54 AM

pa r t I E S

Brendan Watson, Claire Watson, Madeline Watson, Emma Kaple, Claire Kaple, Drew Kaple

Jennifer Harvey with Vivienne

Mollie Gee with Cassie and Wilkes

Erica Jabr with Madison

Kristen Wolstenholme, Caleb Lucas, Drew and Megan McConnell Joel Stampley, Bryan and Neill DeLaney, Maggie Stampley

Anne Rayner and Fred Kirchner, David Carlton

Lily Woods, Adelaide Smith, Eden Smith Damon and Carrie Hininger, Robert Hininger, Steve Becker, Milly Hininger, Diane Becker

Ashley and Brad Veach with Canon

Stacy Gardner with Drew

30 MIssMarthas.indd 30

>> july 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com

Gene and Ann Mims with Margie, Sara Kate and Hampton 6/21/18 9:55 AM

NEW hOmES & cuStOm builDS O N N A t u R A l ly W O O D E D h O m E S i t E S Voted best community/Development in the 2017 Nashville Lifestylesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; At Home Awards 615.657.9805 | 1720 Woodsong Drive | VoceNashville.com | @VoceNashville Offered exclusively by Armistead Arnold Pollard Real Estate Services | 615.866.9297 nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 31

| MONTH 2015 <<

31 6/21/18 12:39 PM

pa r t I E S

Suzanne Smothers, Jere and Linda Ervin

Portia de Rossi, Gary Friedman

Hal Cato, Joanne Cato

Melissa Mahanes, Trisi Larish

Naomi Watts

An Enthusiastic Welcome

RH Nashville hosts an unprecedented opening gala

I

n a perfect combination of retail and philanthropy, RH Nashville, The Gallery at Green Hills, hosted a dramatic opening party benefiting the Frist Art Museum.

The invitation-only event gave 1,600 guests the first chance to experience the retailer’s highly anticipated store after watching its construction for months.

The interior and exterior spaces exceeded all expectations with four gorgeous floors and 70,000 square feet of the brand’s home furnishings collections displayed in gallery-like settings. Once inside, everyone gaped at the glass and steel atrium, gleaming chandeliers and mature olive trees before exploring further. Each floor offered different gourmet bites and beverages by RH Café, the culinary adventure developed with Chicago restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff and the first of its kind in the South. Guests were greeted with Bellinis by Cipriani NYC and bites from the burrata bar on the first floor, a Pol Roger Champagne bar and truffle cheese pressed sandwiches on the second floor and refreshing mojitos and Bar Tartare on the third level. The final stop was the Rooftop Garden & Conservatory, where people cooled off with frosé and Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley wines while listening to New York DJ Chris Malinchak.

The party exceeded expectations as well, thanks to orchestration by the talented team at The Callaway and a host committee comprised of Karen Elson, Gen and Benjamin Sohr, Jennifer and Billy Frist, Holly Williams, Vadis Turner, Sylvia Rapoport, Nick Dryden, Sally Williams, Susan Edwards and Crystal Churchwell.

RH Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman and A-list stars Naomi Watts and Portia de Rossi came in for the affair. Local celebrities included Lily Aldridge, Kings of Leon’s Nathan Followill and Matthew Followill, Jessie Baylin, Jake Owen, Cassadee Pope and Chris Young.

Before leaving, everyone returned to the third floor to fill favor bags from the 12-foot-long candy bar. Apparently, the entire midstate area was equally excited about the new store. The next morning, a long line wrapped around the building waiting for the luxury retailer to open.

Milton White, Theresa Menefee

Sheila Robertson-Tiller, Hope Stringer, Chrystie Wooley

LaDonna Boyd, Crystal Churchwell, Victor Evans

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Eric England and daniel meigs

32

>> july 2018

RestorationHardware.indd 32

|

nfocusnashville.com

Julia Jarman, Tooty Bradford

Ellen Martin, Clare Armistead 6/21/18 9:56 AM

BRANDON JENKINS OWNER/MASTER BUILDER

WWW.GROVEPARKCONSTRUCTION.COM (615) 642-9992 (615) 678-7963

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 33

| MONTH 2015 <<

33 6/21/18 12:43 PM

pa r t I E S

Frances Spradley, Jennie McCabe

Michael and Cindee Gold

Beth Alexander, Patti Smallwood

Colleen Conway-Welch, Mary Carol Friddell, Amy Joyner, Bob and Cathy Thomas

Time Travel The Swan Ball Auction Party journeys back to the ‘20s

T

he Swan Ball auction is always known for its fabulous trips, and this year, the party itself took guests on a journey as well — not to a different place but to a different time with a glamorous 1920s soirée. Party co-chairs Suann Davis and Sarah Reisner worked with Bruce Pittman to bring the Roaring ’20s to life at the Belle Meade Country Club.

A giant golden swan flanked by flowing Champagne fountains greeted guests as they arrived — the perfect welcome to any gathering. (The swan in question has been a part of many balls in the past, but he was recently rediscovered in Cheekwood’s storage and given a glittery gold makeover.) Coupes in hand, partygoers mingled on the tented terrace or took a quick turn in the photo booth, posing with props reminiscent of the era — feather boas, top hats, strands of pearls and more — against a shimmery backdrop.

A cigar bar overlooking the golf course created a quiet place to relax, and in the back of the ballroom, revelers were delighted to find a hidden speakeasy, complete with leather sofas, wingback chairs, oriental rugs, fake bookcases, a pianist and, of course, spirits aplenty. Although there were many delightful distractions, no one forgot the true reason for this gathering: bidding high — and bidding often — on an astonishing assortment of luxury vacations, experiences and treasures.

The auction committee, led by co-chairs Kathy Davis, Melissa Mahanes and Jill Talbert, worked tirelessly to pull together some very impressive items. “Our committee worked so incredibly hard to span the globe of all different types of trips and experiences,” said Melissa. It seemed the nearly 500 guests in attendance agreed. There were 79 lots in the silent auction, including trips to St. Thomas, Beaver Creek and Belize; a Cheekwood party for 24 guests and a commissioned portrait by artist Michael Shane Neal. The Live Auction featured another 19 lots, including a safari in Tanzania, a cruise to the Galapagos Islands and an autumn getaway to Aspen for six. The competition was fierce, and in the end, the auction exceeded the chairmen’s goal by 25 percent. We’ll raise our coupes to that!

Mark and Emily Humphreys

Shawn Wilson, Jason Bradshaw, Milton White, Eleanor Parkes, Theresa Menefee

by Nancy Floyd photographs by Daniel Meigs continued on page 36

34

>> july 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com Geoff and Sally Smallwood

SBAuction.indd 34

Sandra Lipman, Missy Eason 6/21/18 9:57 AM

CE I R P W E N

D SOL

3334 HILLSBORO PK | RODERICK SQUARE

105 DERBY GLEN LANE

$269,500

$998,000

CO-LISTED MARBUT GASTON 615 476 0105

CT A R NT O C ER D UN

114 CLARENDON AVENUE BELLE MEADE

505 GEORGETOWN DR. BROOK MEADE

$2,995,000

$699,500

HAL ROSSON

615-271-2705 halrosson@freemanwebb.com www.halrosson.com NF_7-18_30-59.indd 35

D SOL

Representing Real Estate Buyers and Sellers Since 1971 Freeman Webb Companies 3810 Bedford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37215 | MONTH 2015 << 35 615.271-2700: Office

nfocusnashville.com

6/21/18 12:45 PM

pa r t I E S

Nancy Hearn, Hope Stringer, Sylvia Rapoport

Blaire Murfree, Allison DeMarcus

Whit Polley, Scott Pohlman, Jane MacLeod, Russell Bates

Steve Robson, Terri Major

Kevin and Katie Crumbo

Co-chairs Kathy Davis, Melissa Mahanes and Jill Talbert

Richard and Adrienne McRae, Craig and Nichole Huseby

Melania Lonchyna, Nelson Byrd

Co-chairs Sarah Reisner and Suann Davis

Susan Kaestner, Gray Thornburg, Vicki Horne

36 SBAuction.indd 36

>> july 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com

Charlie and Laura Niewold, Pam Taylor, Sandy and Jay Sangervasi 6/21/18 11:57 AM

From Nashville. Knows Nashville.

620 Chesterfield

2138 Chickering Lane

238 Harding Place

3500 Foxhall Road r ont er C d n U

act

Grace Clayton, Realtor.

Neal Clayton Realtors Office: 615-297-8543 Cell: 615-305-1426 Graceclaytonhomes@gmail.com www.graceclayton.com make sure to follow us on Instagram @Graceclaytonnashvillerealtor and #graceandchippyrealtor

sold 1928 Edenbridge Way $935,000 711 A 45Th Ave N $439,900 711 B 45Th Ave N $439,000 5728 Knob Road $470,000 6010 Hickory Valley Rd $625,000 3526 Murphy Rd $589,000 189 Chamberlin St $383,000 324 Sylvan Park Ln $372,000 3828 Richland Ave $975,000 1605 Blue Springs Rd $336,000 4415 Tyne Blvd $2,910,000 1116 Draughon Ave $775,000 2209 Hemingway Dr $845,000 7751 Indian Springs Drive $350,000 1755 Stillwater Cir $660,000 307 Passage Lane $450,976 1706 Stokes Ln $610,000 126 Gilman Ave $1,660,000 6 Peach Blossom Sq $675,000 3611 Parshot Lane $4,795,000 212 Watson View Dr $479,000 4903 Pond Creek Rd $450,000 6211 A Pennsylvania Ave $428,900 4811 Danby Dr $350,000 1237 Cliftee Drive $749,947 6105 Pennsylvania Ave $459,900 4233 Jamesborough Pl $450,000 105 Dover Ct $273,000 4417 Chickering Ln $1,795,000 323 50Th Ave N $425,000 6371 Chickering Cir $630,000 814 Melpark Court $474,000 112 Kenner Ave $525,000 3626 West End Ave Apt 302 $335,000 213 Sloan Rd $275,000 211 Wynbrook Ct $175,000 453 Tusculum Rd. $238,000 1115 Nichol Lane $863,375 1033 Treaty Oak Dr. $374,000 4115 Skyline Dr. $775,000 144 48th Ave. NW. $730,000 216 Cherokee Rd. $665,000 4409 Chickering Ln. $5,500,000 501 Brighton Pl. $815,000 702 Bowling Ave., #F $1,085,000 105 Leake Ave # 90 $220,000 604 Arkland Pl. $332,000 521 Armistead Pl. $399,900 401 Bowling Avenue # 84 $430,900

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 37

| july 2018 <<

37 6/21/18 12:57 PM

pa r t I E S

Jane and Don MacLeod, Amy Colton

Breck and Julie Walker, Jean Ann and Barry Banker

Jennifer and Billy Frist

Lucianne Wilt, Richard Francis, Laura Niewold

Modern Elegance A splendid evening at the Swan Ball Patrons Party

S

ummer storms swept through the city the day of the Swan Ball Patrons Party, but the rain moved out as the first guests arrived at the Belle Meade home of Stephanie and John Ingram, who hosted the posh evening. The brightening sky matched the exuberant spirits of Swan Ball co-chairs Beth Alexander and Patti Smallwood.

Page and Windrow perfectly captured the glamour and zest of the Jazz Age. The tasteful setting held a handsome Champagne bar stocked with Schramsberg for a grand welcome. Outside, they created a luxurious tent draped in white and furnished with plush confidante sofas topped with silver trumpet vases holding white ostrich plumes. Colossal arrangements of white phalaenopsis orchids from The Tulip Tree’s Mark O’Bryan adorned every space. Even the invitation embraced the theme, encouraging ’20s attire for the traditionally black-tie affair. Many of the ladies complied and donned fringe, feathers and glitzy headbands.

With Champagne in hand, guests visited the sunroom to admire exquisite pieces from Swan Ball jeweler Temple St. Clair and snap up the perfect accessory for the upcoming ball. From there, they moved to the tent, where servers offered rosé and classic Old-Fashioneds to enjoy with appetizers such as duck confit on crostini, deviled quail eggs and caviar served on wonton “spoons.” The enticing dinner menu from Kristen Winston Catering included an ice bar with copious amounts of Maine lobster, oysters and jumbo shrimp. Attendees savored lollipop lamb chops, herb- and ricotta-stuffed ravioli and spring vegetable ragout, and they indulged in lemon fantasy tartlets with candied zest and cappuccino semifreddo with warm sugared doughnuts for dessert.

Lively conversation came to a sudden halt when a talented trio of dancers — in period attire, naturally — took the floor. They delighted the crowd as they hopped, kicked and shimmied to familiar jazz numbers. The unexpected performance was a highlight of the vibrant party, and the lavish evening ended with everyone excited about the 56th Swan Ball and what surprises that night would hold.

John and Stephanie Ingram

John and Nancy Cheadle

Gerry Nadeau and Ellen Martin

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Eric England continued on page 40

38

>> july 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com Vicki Horne, Temple St. Clair, Claire Bennett

SBPatrons.indd 38

6/21/18 9:59 AM

2205 Bandywood Drive | Nashville, TN 37215 615.463.3322 | www.margischair.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 39

nfocusnashville.com

| MONTH 2015 <<

39 6/21/18 12:46 PM

pa r t I E S

Betsy and Tom Matlock

Tom and Katie Steele, Bert Dale

Mary Wieck, Paula Bennett, Margie Dale

Kate Grayken, Lisa Campbell, Alice Hooker, Co-chair Patti Smallwood

Gus and Jennifer Puryear, Barby and Govan White

Kathleen and Alec Estes

Dave and co-chair Beth Alexander

Rob and Jody Hull

Lindsay and Lise Bohannon

Eric and Joellyn Helman

Larry and Sandra Lipman

40 SBPatrons.indd 40

>> july 2018

|

Jana and Ansel Davis

nfocusnashville.com

6/21/18 2:25 PM

YOUR JOURNEY HOME BEGINS HERE. As the most trusted custom home builder in Nashville, Williamson County and Middle Tennessee, we create your dream house by making every home a castle.

THIS HOME PROUDLY FEATURED IN THE 2017 PARADE OF HOMES!

CUSTOM HOMES | REMODELING | INTERIOR DESIGN Custom Homes with Guaranteed Pricing

castlehomes.com 615.309.8200 nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 41

| MONTH 2015 <<

41 6/21/18 12:47 PM

T H A N K YOU TO T H E 2018

Marquee Underwriters The Hart Foundation Martha and E. Bronson Ingram Foundation Cornerstone Underwriter Mr. and Mrs. Mark Edmund Humphreys Exemplary Underwriter

Jackson National Life Insurance Company

Premier Underwriters

HCA Healthcare, proud education sponsor of Cheekwood Lipman Brothers & The RS Lipman Company Nixon Power Services Nordstrom Bricktop’s CoreCivic

Distinguished Underwriters Covenant Capital Group Loews Vanderbilt Hotel

The Massey Foundation Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

Principal Underwriters

Bradfield Stage & Lighting Ann and Frank Bumstead

FirstBank First Tennessee Bank HMS Capital

Melkus Family Foundation SunTrust Bank

Master Underwriters Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation Brown Brothers Harriman CapStar Bank CapWealth Advisors, LLC The Danner Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Tilden DeLay Equitable Trust BB&T Insurance Services Val Cole Cumberland Trust Donut Den Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas Foster, Jr. Gluck Orthodontics – Dr. Joel and Dr. Jonathan Gluck

Gen Cap America Steven Glasgow, Fiduciary Practices Group of Avondale Partners Global Strategies, Inc. GSB Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hopmayer The Louise B. Wallace Foundation McKerley & Noonan

Sponsor Underwriters

The Louie M. and Betty M. Phillips Foundation Lumen Lamps Mr. and Mrs. William Franklin Majors Merrill Construction Group Multi-Task Solutions, LLC NCA Alarms Ned McWherter Foundation

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Parking Management Company Petra Capital Partners PNC Financial Services Group The Rich Family Foundation The Social Office

Renasant Bank Mr. Joseph William Rowland III Gary and Colleen Sasser T&T Family Foundation Tennessee Bank & Trust Ms. Joyce Anne Vise

Automobile of The Swan Ball Mercedes-Benz of Music City

42 >> MONTH 2015 | nfocusnashville.com NF_7-18_30-59.indd 42

6/21/18 12:47 PM

pa r t I E S

Rob McCabe, Tooty Bradford, Beth Hall, Jennie McCabe

Co-chairs Beth Alexander and Patti Smallwood

Amos Gott, Clare Armistead

Champagne Under the Stars Glamour reigns supreme at the Swan Ball

A

Julia Reed

Giles Ward and Josephine VanDevender

Melanie Baker

John Ramsey, Lake Eakin

s F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in The Great Gatsby, “I like large parties. They’re so intimate.” If that’s the case, there wasn’t a more intimate party in town than the Swan Ball, where co-chairs Beth Alexander and Patti Smallwood coordinated a glamorous fête that Jay Gatsby himself would’ve adored.

All of the events leading up to this year’s Swan Ball held hints of ’20s glam, but nothing prepared guests for the truly spectacular Art Deco-inspired evening awaiting at the Cheekwood Mansion. A vivid trail of coral, pink, blush, yellow and cream flowers lined the grand staircase leading to a lush floral wall that provided the perfect backdrop for photos as guests arrived.

Gold-rimmed flutes of Schramsberg were passed throughout the tent where, overhead, soft swaths of champagne fabric were draped and lined with tiny twinkle lights, mimicking the romantic glow of a starry sky. Even the bars — Art Deco in design with a gold geometric façade and vibrant tangerine shelves — were stunning pieces of décor, adding the right amount of sophisticated panache to the party. Revelers flitted between the tent, Wisteria Arbor and the lavish display of jewels from Temple St. Clair during the cocktail hour until a second line band marched through the crowd to signal that dinnertime had arrived.

With all the excitement of another beautiful Swan Ball, the loss of the gala’s founder Jane Dudley was never far from anyone’s mind. A photo of her greeted guests as they arrived; her daughter Trevania wore a stunning Oscar de la Renta skirt that had once belonged to her mother, and Cheekwood CEO Jane MacLeod paid tribute to her with remarks at the beginning of the program, saying her “name is now synonymous with the ball.”

“For nearly six decades, the Swan Ball has served as Cheekwood’s major fundraiser, providing critical annual support to keep our gardens beautiful, our exhibitions world-class and our history celebrated,” Jane said.

The co-chairs presented the Swan Award to Julia Reed, who Beth accidentally referred to as Julia Roberts before dissolving into laughter and admitting, “I practiced really hard so I wouldn’t do that!” Julia, whose mother and brother were in attendance, charmed the crowd with tales of her childhood spent in Nashville.

Boz Scaggs provided the post-dinner entertainment before the hip, young Late Party attendees arrived for dancing until the wee hours of the morning. It was another fabulous Swan Ball for the books, one that not only Jay Gatsby would’ve approved of but Jane Dudley herself was no doubt smiling down upon.

by Nancy Floyd and Holly Hoffman photographs by Eric England and Daniel Meigs continued on page 44

nfocusnashville.com

|

july 2018 <<

43

Randy and Janice LaGasse, Barbara and Jack Bovender SwanBall.indd 43

6/21/18 10:01 AM

pa r t I E S

Boz Scaggs

Fulton and Rita Mitchell

Frank and Gwen Gordon, Allison DeMarcus

Mari-Chris and Sam Savage, Scott and Aly Greer

Andrea and Rick Carlton

Katherine and Cal Alexander, Co-chair Beth Alexander, Dave Alexander, Jane Callaway

Margaret Lobkowicz, Patricia and Rodes Hart, Brooks Lobkowicz

LaDonna Boyd, Crystal Churchwell, Victor Evans Will and Ashley Brockman

Style Notes

Jeff Hopmayer and Denise Cummins continued on page 46

44 SwanBall.indd 44

>> july 2018

|

During a trip to New York City, Denise found this floral embellished gown by Zac Posen at Bergdorf Goodman.

nfocusnashville.com

6/21/18 10:02 AM

Every event has a story.

Let AmosEvents tell yours.

2017 & 2018 best event & wedding planner

615.481.7900 amos@amosevents.com amosevents.com nfocusnashville.com | MONTH 2015 <<

45

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 45

6/21/18 12:48 PM

pa r t I E S

Style Notes

Trevania’s Oscar de la Renta organza skirt with black beaded flowers was once her mother’s, as were the pearls she’s wearing. Rounding out the chic look? Red shoes!

Co-chair Patti and Brian Smallwood

John and Trevania Henderson

Jane MacLeod, Annette Eskind

Bob Deal and Jason Bradshaw

John and Amy Liz Riddick

Julie and Breck Walker, Suann Davis

Style Notes

Elegant and eclectic, this baby blue gown of Josephine’s is actually a jumpsuit. Her ruby and diamond spray vintage brooch and earrings paired perfectly with the vintageinspired look.

Milton and Denice Johnson, Joe and Brenda Steakley

Josephine Darwin

Kerry Brock and John Seigenthaler

46 SwanBall.indd 46

>> july 2018

|

Anne Russell, Marty and Betty Dickens

Victoria and Franklin Traver continued on page 50

nfocusnashville.com

John and Nancy Cheadle, Sally Smallwood, Rick Turner 6/21/18 10:03 AM

B U I L D | T R A N S F O R M | C R E AT E I NFO@M ER R I LLCO N ST RU C T I O N G RO U P. C O M | 6 1 5 . 5 0 9 . 2 0 1 1 | ME RRI L L C O N S T RU C T ION GROU P.C OM

S O L D I N O N E D AY !

4108 Trinity Road Franklin, TN $1,600,000 Call Bruce for information about more Coming Soon Luxury Listings!

6,085 square ft 5 Bedrooms - Each with their own private bathroom 7 Bathrooms - 5 Full 2 Powder Large 3 car garage with epoxy floor Gothic Revival Farmhouse custom designed by P. Shea Designs.

Custom built by luxury homebuilder, WaterMark Homes.

Bruce Jones, Broker/Team Leader ABR, CLHMS, CRS, GRI, License# 260577 Office: 615-371-3232 Cell: 615-429-0153

RE/MAX Fine Homes

1624 Westgate Circle #125 | Brentwood, TN 37027 FranklinElite.com ExceptionalLivingGroup.com

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 47

| july 2018 <<

47 6/21/18 12:59 PM

We Salute the

Resort Living at Home in Nashville - Elegant Condominiums -

Offerings begin at $1.8 million - $5.4 million by appointment

S teve F ridrich , B roker

615. 327. 4800 1 2 0 Woo dmon t B ou l e va r d

| na sh v i l l e , tn | 3 7 2 0 5

|

t h e m a n n i ng . c om

48 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com NF_7-18_30-59.indd 48

6/21/18 12:55 PM

Swan Ball 2018!

Features & Amenities Concierge Lobby & Reception Lobby

Private Wine Storage

Pool, Pool Pavilion, Private Cabanas

Workout Facility

Grand Salon for Entertaining

Library & Business Center

Private Dining Accommodations

Gavin Duke Designed Grounds

Professional Full-Service Kitchen

Gated Arrival Auto Court & Guest Parking

Fully Appointed Guest Suite

Pets Welcome!

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 49

| july 2018 <<

49 6/21/18 12:56 PM

pa r t I E S

Style Notes

Setting the tone for 2019? Next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swan Ball co-chair looked stunning as usual in this Jason Wu black and chalk dot tulle gown.

Carver Morgan, Lisa Morgan

Ansel and Jana Davis Carl and Grace Awh

Vicki and Rick Horne

Bill Tate, Taylor and Samantha Tate, Debi Tate

Julianne and Jeff Williams

Tommy and Laura Landstreet, Dana and Bond Oman

Charlie and Jessica Boyd

Brad and Laura Currie Bob and Julie Haley

Mary and Tim Schoettle Temple St. Clair, Donna Kleszczewski continued on page 52

Johnna Watson, J.R. and Joy Roper Meera Ballal and Seenu Reddy

50 SwanBall.indd 50

>> july 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com

6/21/18 10:04 AM

CHOSEN

SHOES JEWELRY CLOTHING ACCESSORIES 2203 Bandywood Dr. â&#x20AC;¢ Nashville, TN 37215 615.818.0886 Chosen-Nashville.com nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 51

| july 2018 <<

51 6/21/18 1:00 PM

pa r t I E S

Style Notes

Laurenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fringe column gown is from Pepa Pombo, a Colombian readyto-wear brand. The dropped waist silhouette and champagne color were subtly perfect for the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;20s theme of the ball.

Rick and Vendana Abramson

Tee and Lauren Isenhour

Roger Page and Carol McCoy, Mary Carol Friddell

Jane and Don MacLeod Amy and Owen Joyner

Style Notes

Beth and Tommy Molteni

Simple and elegant, Katie chose a silk jacquard gown with Swarovski crystals and train back from Monique Lhuillier, a favorite designer among Swan Ball attendees.

Kevin and Katie Crumbo

Elizabeth Akers, Govan and Barby White, Nan Cox, Clark Akers

Geoff and Sally Smallwood

Darryl and Carol Yochem continued on page 54

52

>> july 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com Peter Depp, Jay Joyner

SwanBall.indd 52

6/21/18 10:06 AM

A BANK LIKE NO OTHER.

LIVE NASHVILLE

Congratulations to The Swan Ball 2018!

A spectacular night supporting Cheekwood with friends and clients!

417 WESTVIEW AVENUE BELLE MEADE Your opportunity to own one of the most iconic homes in Belle Meade on a 2 acre estate lot with guest house. Cotswold inspired design. 5 spectacular fireplaces.

Beautiful rooms. Stunning master suite with fireplace. The terraces, setting and lush expansive grounds are unparalleled.

Offered at $2,875,000

As a privately owned, local bank, Tennessee Bank & Trust has the resources and flexibility to provide the service you deserve. We are the experience you're looking for.

Locations in Green Hills and Cool Springs MEMBER FDIC

EQUAL HOUSING LENDER

TENNBANK.COM

©TENNESSEE BANK & TRUST 2018

Beautiful decor and accessories for July gatherings!

41 GREEN VIEW WHITWORTH Total renovation in gated community.

5 BR | 4.2 BA | 4,614 sq.ft.

Offered at $875,000

CLOSED IN JUNE 2018

• 1216 Vintage Place - $1,295,000 • 210 54th Ave N - $425,000 • 217 37th Ave N - $432,650 • 1608 Ordway Place - $510,000 • 3500 Foxhall Road - $775,000 • 1908 Elliott Avenue - $1,375,000 • 1109 Batey Drive - $879,500 • 3420 A Benham Drive - $1,208,917

Scandinavian Loveseat in Dove Gray Velvet | $3900 Frenchie Lumbar in blue | $250 Dreaming in Minimalism Original Art | $1466 Jillian Alabaster Table Lamp | $398 Beige Pom Pom Wool Throw | $152

MELANIE SHADOW BAKER 615.300.8155 melanie.baker@zeitlin.com Shop online: shop.ashleymeier.com In store: 2146 Bandywood Dr., Nashville, TN 37215

Follow me on Instagram @LIVE.Nashville zeitlin.com | 615.383.0183 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 53

| july 2018 <<

53 6/21/18 1:37 PM

pa r t I E S

Sandra and Larry Lipman

Style Notes

Wallace wore this custom polka-dot gown crafted by fellow Nashville native and Brooklyn designer Andrew Gallivan, who escorted her to the ball.

Wallace Morgan

Katherine and Cal Alexander

Janice Elliott Morgan

Geary Leathers, Morel Enoch

Mary and Larry Wieck

Melanie and Michael Shane Neal

David and Melissa Mahanes, Daniel and Jill Talbert, Kathy and Martin Davis

Terri Major, Steve Robson

Chuck Welch, Gloria Houghland

Style Notes

Theresa was waiting for the right moment to wear this Brandon Sun design. The column gown with elaborate hand-beading was a tasteful nod to the Art Decoinspired ball.

Sam Felker and Keith Little

Lance Gruner, Peggy Andrews, Shawn Wilson, Theresa Menefee continued on page 56

Steve Cantrell, Eleanor Whitworth

54

>> july 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com Calvin and Blythe Houghland

SwanBall.indd 54

6/21/18 10:07 AM

Upscale Resale since 1987

Antique & Estate Furnishings

Sign up To receive the best of Nfocus in your inbox and get early invites to all our exclusive events. nfocusnashville.com

615-292-2332 108 Page Road, just off Harding Road barbaraspeight@comcast.net www.clearinghouseconsignments.com

The Maserati of SUVs

Exhilarting performance engineered for all-terrarin adventure

Lease the 2018 Maserati Levante Starting at just $639/mo.* *2018 Maserati Levante lease based oďŹ&#x20AC; base MSRP. $639/mo. for 36 months with 10k miles per year. $5,999 due at signing. Payments plus tax, title and license fees. Financing with approved credit. OďŹ&#x20AC;er expires at the end of month.

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 55

| july 2018 <<

55 6/21/18 1:30 PM

pa r t I E S

Style Notes

Marciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mermaid-style confection by local designer Truly Alvarenga of Pink Elephants Designs is sprinkled with lace flowers and leaves.

Rob and Melissa Beckham

LaRawn Rhea

John and Jillian Frist Sylvia and Doug Bradbury

Style Notes

Who says the ladies should have all the fashion fun?

Wade Weissman enlisted local bespoke tailor Eric Adler to craft his white-tie attire.

Stephen and Marci Houff

Cindee and Michael Gold

Mark and Emily Humphreys

Wade Weissman, Chris Simonsen and Mary Follin, Maggie and Robbie Barnhart, Matt Moran

Steve Sirls and Allen DeCuyper, Leah London, Webb White

56

>> july 2018

|

Mary Belle and Tony Grande

nfocusnashville.com Nancy and Keith Gregg

SwanBall.indd 56

6/21/18 10:08 AM

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_30-59.indd 57

| july 2018 <<

57 6/21/18 1:04 PM

58 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com NF_7-18_30-59.indd 58

6/21/18 1:05 PM

f e at u r e

Tricks of the Trade When it comes to beauty tips, fashion trends, diet crazes and miracle products, there’s an overload of options, each promising more remarkable results than the last. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. We’ve found that the best place to learn triedand-true beauty secrets is from friends, so we asked five of our pals — who also happen to be beauty and fashion insiders — for their best advice on looking and feeling great.

Whether you’re hitting the town or the red carpet, posing for a camera or just in front of the mirror, they’ve got tips and tricks to keep you healthy and beautiful.

by Nancy Floyd photographs by eric england, Daniel Meigs and Ramiah Branch

nfocusnashville.com

BeautyFeature.indd 59

|

july 2018 <<

59 6/21/18 10:09 AM

f e at u r e

Nina Thomas As an actor and model with AMAX Talent, Nina Thomas says, “I love to represent ‘women of a certain age’ in healthy lifestyle commercials — 60s are the new 40s!” When she’s not on set, Nina works as a business manager for Alizah Greenberg Jewelry and a mentor with the Nashville Fashion Alliance. A Nashvillian for the past 30 years, she’s also a wife of 40 years and a mom to two adult sons and three pets.

STYLE Nina is all about local designers. “Cavanagh Baker is in heavy rotation,” she says. “Her silk blouses and statement coats paired with any jeans and Alizah Greenberg Jewelry will work day and night.” She’s also in the market for something with a little sparkle. “I am lusting over a custom leather jacket and something sequined ... as in Atelier Savas and Any Old Iron!”

HEALTH + FITNESS When it comes to a nutrition plan, Nina says she doesn’t have one. “I just listen to what sounds good and eat in moderation. I prefer to graze during the day. Greek yogurt with fresh pineapple and walnuts, avocado with oranges, and hummus with crackers get me through the day until we sit down to a balanced dinner of just about anything.” As for exercise, she stays healthy by staying active with 5-mile runs every other day, yoga three times a week, hiking and biking when she can and “gardening more than I like.”

WARDROBE What are the items every woman should have in her closet? Nina says, “A fabulous white blouse or neutral silk blouse — preferably both! — jeans in three shapes (skinny, straight and flared) in three different washes, a statement jacket or blazer, a variety of scarves, good footwear (a mule, pump and bootie), and a jumpsuit or midi dress.”

ON THE GO

BEST FASHION ADVICE

To get event-ready on short notice, Nina’s routine is simple. “Brush my hair upside down and use Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil to moisturize and defrizz. Finish with R+Co paste [ from] Local Honey East to make the ends piecey, L’Oréal The Super Slim eyeliner, no mascara [and] whatever lipstick is in my bag. Wear a black jumpsuit and statement slippers. Grab a scarf and a good handbag.”

Use trends as inspiration, but be true to what looks good on you to develop your personal style. When shopping, if you have to fuss with a garment or turn this way and that, forget about it. When you feel good in something, you will be fashionable!

NINA’S MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS

2

Clary Collection “The olive oil with chamomile and lavender is a magic elixir!”

1

Omorovicza skin care line “So gentle and makes my skin feel plump and glowing”

4 3

R+Co Flexible Paste “Gives my hair some control yet flexible and natural”

Annayake AntiAgeing Source “A great buffer between cleansing and moisturizing”

5

Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil “Leaves my hair smooth, shiny, not weighted down”

Products courtesy of Clary Collection, Private Edition, Tiba Nu and Woo Skincare + Cosmetics

60 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com BeautyFeature.indd 60

6/21/18 1:10 PM

St. George Island, FL Easy Living on The Forgotten Coast

Conlan

Mysterio

Coastal modern elegance. Private boat dock and ramp. Easy access to Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Minutes to miles of coastal bike path. Cypress and Juniper walls and ceilings. Elevator.

RV Hookup. Fully furnished.

MLS# 261886

St. George Island East End. 122’ frontage on the Gulf of Mexico white sand beach. 6 BR/6.5 BA. Elevator. Wet bars on all floors.

Separate study/media room.

Fireplace. Heated Gulf front pool.

Fully furnished. Popular vacation rental.

MLS #256321

Pandora Schlitt, Realtor The Naumann Group Real Estate Inc. 850-653-6690 pandora@pandoraschlitt.com

For more information on St. George Island and properties for sale, please visit

www.pandoraschlitt.com

LIVE WELL. BANK EASY. There’s a bank here in Nashville that believes when your business and personal banking work together, life gets easier. That’s why when you work with us, our people get to know your name, and can team you with a Private Banker who gets to know personally. And can expertly manage both your business and personal accounts, if you’d like, to help all of your banking become seamless, successful and effortless. How easy is that?

Stop by your nearest Republic Bank location or visit RepublicBank.com.

Banking Centers: Green Hills/Nashville 2034 Richard Jones Road (615) 383-7774

Cool Springs/Franklin 113 Seaboard Lane (615) 599-2274

Loan Production Office: Brentwood 8 Cadillac Drive Creekside Crossing #3 (615) 577-5715

Member FDIC

18RB758_Nashville_Lifestyle_Print_Ad_YELLOWDRESS_8.675x6.125.indd 1

NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 61

nfocusnashville.com

5/23/18 3:18 PM

| july 2018 <<

61 6/21/18 1:06 PM

62 >> July 2018 | nfocusnashville.com NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 62

6/21/18 1:07 PM

f e at u r e

David Perry Raised in a small English fishing village, David Perry spent seven years in the Royal Navy as a missile engineer, which he says gave him “a hunger for travel and exotic places.” After owning a vintage clothing store for years and stints in San Francisco and Los Angeles, he now owns a fashion design and production business that specializes in U.S. manufacturing. A Nashvillian for five years, David has plans to open a transparent and sustainable fashion garment factory in the area in early 2019.

FITNESS Despite being an incredibly busy entrepreneur, David prioritizes an active lifestyle to stay in great shape. “The hardest part to running a business in two cities/states is finding a work-exercise balance, so starting my day with sun salutations is the best preparation for my day, which I try to do at least three mornings a week,” he says. “I box at least once a week with a trainer, and in between that, I swim a mile several times a week after work or ride my road bike to Percy Priest Dam and back when the weather allows.

Having the Greenway right around the corner is a huge bonus to living in Inglewood.”

STYLE David has impeccable taste when it comes to fashion, so who are some of his favorite designers? “Billy Reid,” he says. “From fabrics to fit, he’s always on point, and his talent as well as his genuine personality shows through in his designs. Billy doesn’t cut corners when it comes to great designs.” As a surfer, David also loves surf brands. “The story and ethos behind both Faherty and Outerknown really resonate with me, and fortunately the fabrics they use and designs they launch each season fit well for me, both physically and socially.” Lastly, he calls himself a sucker for RRL. “I simply can’t pass on great vintage, so a brand that uses some of the best and most sought-after vintage styles from the past 100 years, then brings them to life in amazing modern fabrics and quality construction, is also hard to pass up.”

BEST FASHION ADVICE If you’re going to wear it, then wear it with confidence and wear it well.

FIVE ITEMS EVERY MAN SHOULD OWN

1

A bespoke or semibespoke suit “On those occasions when you need one, it has to look and fit like it was made for you.”

2

Something vintage and unique “Anything from a well-worn Stetson to a beat-up D-pocket Buco leather jacket. A lot of new clothes look best when styled with something vintage.”

GROOMING When it comes to men’s grooming products, David has three products he can’t live without. “Olo is an argan hair oil, which seems to be the only product I’ve found so far that can tame my crazy hair,” he says. He also loves D.S. & Durga scents from New York. “A lot can be used as unisex, and I always have a few at home. They are so unique and smell like no other colognes.”

Lastly, Skin Trip is a tried-and-true product for him. “This small-batch moisturizer smells like my favorite coconut surf wax. I’ve used it on and off for about 24 years now,” he says.

3

A short-sleeved, crew neck, ringspun cotton, white T-shirt that fits like a glove “Every man should have at least one. No explanation needed.”

5

Calvin Klein underwear “There’s nothing worse than a pair of ill-fitting boxer briefs.”

4

A well-worn pair of jeans made from Japanese selvage denim “Japanese denim is such great quality and if worn hard and soaked only a few times a year (never machine washed), they can be worn with almost anything and will always look cool. And they only look better with age.”

nfocusnashville.com

BeautyFeature.indd 63

|

july 2018 <<

63 6/21/18 1:11 PM

f e at u r e

Mary Kathryn Yeiser Hudson Mary Kathryn Yeiser Hudson’s extensive retail background includes stints at Harrods London, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, but she’s been at her current post at Therapy Systems for 12 years. She works as the regional sales manager for the company, which comprises three brands (Therapy Systems, Private Edition and The Cosmetic Market). She also serves as the director of hair and makeup for Nashville Fashion Week and is a newlywed, having married Hud Hudson in May of this year.

STYLE When it comes to fashion designers, Mary Kathryn says, “Tibi is by far my favorite. It’s pretty classic but always with a twist. I always feel great when I wear it.” Beyond that, she loves comfortable classics. “I love jeans — I wish I could wear them everyday! I love Frame and Madewell denim. I also love heels, and I am rarely not wearing them during the week. But I usually wear sneakers when I am not working and live in my Rag & Bone leather leggings — just not in the summer!”

QUICK FIXES A beauty product guru, it’s no surprise that Mary Kathryn has recommendations of how to fix whatever ails you. For puffy eyes, she suggests Patchology Flashpatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels. Beat blemishes with Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask (as a mask or spot treatment). To handle humidity and frizzy hair, Mary Kathryn recommends “tons of Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray.” To combat winter skin, she says, “I lightly press a facial oil into my skin before moisturizer, and I add oil to my foundation (usually Therapy Systems Multi-Use Nourishing Oil) to create a luminous glow.”

HEALTH + FITNESS To stay fit, Mary Kathryn keeps it simple. “I work out mostly at home,” she says. “We live on a farm with lots of hills, so running and hiking with our two dogs is my favorite thing to do, followed by a series of exercises with a medicine ball and light weights.” She doesn’t diet or follow a specific nutrition plan but says, “I just honestly like to eat healthy foods — lots of lean meats and veggies — and I limit my carbs.”

BEAUTY PROS As a beauty expert herself, Mary Kathryn knows how important it is to trust the pros. For hair care, she uses Sarah Morgan at Hyde. “She is wonderful, always makes my hair look great and is able to do my hair in a way that I only need to get it done every three to four months,” she raves. For makeup, she swears by Sara Jones at The Cosmetic Market and Traci Vaughn, an aesthetician at Private Edition, is her go-to for skin care. “She has worked with me to help get rid of my hyperpigmentation, and my skin has never looked better.”

2

BEST BEAUTY ADVICE From my dad: “Wear sunscreen.” From my mom: “Never leave the house without lipstick.”

MARY KATHRYN’S MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS

4

Trish McEvoy Precision Brow Shaper in brunette “I never leave home without filling in my brows. It makes a huge difference and frames my face.”

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray “Love this! It makes my hair look lived in, gives it body and holds my style all day.”

1

Avène Ultra-Light Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ “I am very prone to getting hyperpigmentation, so I wear a SPF 50 every day. This one does not break me out and looks great under makeup.”

5 3

Therapy Systems Calm and Clearing Facial Wash “I have sensitive skin, and this takes off my makeup without overdrying my skin. I have tried a million things, and I always go back to it.”

Concealer “I have tried them all! Currently, I like Trish McEvoy Correct and Even Full-Face Perfector, BareMinerals Barepro 16-Hour Full Coverage Concealer, and Estée Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Brightening Serum + Concealer. I have dark circles, so I need a high coverage concealer that really works and does not crease! These all do the job.”

Products courtesy of Private Edition

64 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com BeautyFeature.indd 64

6/21/18 1:12 PM

N F O C U S m ag a z i N e

Follow Us

on Social Media

N F O C U S m ag a z i N e N F O C U S m ag a z i N e

Alfa Romeo Nashville 2018 Motor Trend Car of the Year

World Class Sport Sedan / Premium Performance Lease the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia RWD Starting at just $349/mo.* *2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia lease based oďŹ&#x20AC; base MSRP. $349/mo. for 36 months with 10k miles per year. $4,773 due at signing. Tax, tag and title fees. Financing with approved credit.

OďŹ&#x20AC;er expires with the close of the month.

alfaromeousanashville.com / 1599 Mallory Ln. Brentwood, TN / (615)261-7337 nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 65

| july 2018 <<

65 6/21/18 1:23 PM

CONSIGN WITH Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easy. No Appointment Required.

Plus, receive 10% off any purchase the day you consign!

SH O P ON LIN E A T W W W .H IP 2 F LI P .CO M

66 >> July 2018 | nfocusnashville.com NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 66

6/21/18 1:08 PM

f e at u r e

Kelly Sutton An Emmy Award-winning TV host and radio personality, Kelly Sutton seems to never slow down. When she’s not hosting Today in Nashville on Channel 4, Country Roads on TuneIn and segments for OneCountry.com, she can be found hosting redcarpet events for CMA, ACM, CMT, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, Dove Awards, K-LOVE Awards and more.

CAMERA READY Kelly has more than her fair share of tips for looking photo-ready, especially for getting glam on short notice. “I will tan with a tan towel if I can the night before,” she says. “But if I can’t, I will use Sally Hansen airbrush legs. Here is a tip: it works great on your arms too.” Beyond that, she has a few go-to products that she always keeps on hand. “I always have a great concealer (IT Bye Bye Under Eye), great mascara (Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume), Visine and MAC powder with me. I can make do with those things in a pinch if I have to.”

HEALTH + FITNESS When it comes to nutrition, Kelly has been doing intermittent fasting for the past few months. “I really love it,” she says. “I only eat between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. I do healthy carbs early on, and by dinner it is usually only protein and veggies. I have also been adding Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides to my coffee each day. I don’t do a lot of dairy and have changed over to mostly almond milk.” To stay fit, she works out with Kat Martino from Martino Fit. “She has helped change my body! I do weights three days a week and HIIT cardio three days a week.”

STYLE

BEST BEAUTY ADVICE Never go to sleep with your makeup on.

For red carpet fashions, Kelly trusts local designer Johnathan Kayne. “He has been one of my best friends for years, and if you see me on a red carpet, it will almost definitely be a Johnathan Kayne gown,” Kelly says. “He has beautiful designs, and they are very functional. For example, the dress I wore at ACM Awards this year had zip-off sleeves! Genius!” When she’s not in a red carpet gown, she says her go-to fashion item is a jumpsuit. “I realized I have four, and I’m slightly obsessed.”

QUICK FIXES

KELLY’S MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS

1

MAC Studio Fix Powder “It is full coverage and makes your skin look flawless.”

3 2

IT Cosmetics Brow Power Pencil “It’s great to use to fill in brows but still looks natural.”

From TV shows to red carpet events, Kelly has to be camera-ready day and night and ready to battle any beauty blemish that might try to show up. Not surprisingly, she’s got recommendations for beauty hacks to solve any dilemma. To treat puffy eyes, she calls Thomas Peter Roth 24K eye patches the “best product ever!” When humidity is an issue, she battles frizzy hair with Aveda Brilliant Damage Control or Chi serum. For dry winter skin, she relies on Extra Emollient Night Cream from Mary Kay. “My mother-in-law gave me some years ago, and now I have to have it during the winter,” she says.

4

L’Oréal Self-Tanning Towelettes “If I have an event to go to, I use one of these the night before. They are like magic.”

Pond’s Cold Cream “My Grannie used it; my mama uses it, and I use it every night.”

5

Lash extensions or fake lashes “Before I got extensions, I would glue fake lashes on every day.

They completely change the look of your face. I loved Kiss Ever Ez Cluster Lashes and Duo eyelash glue.”

nfocusnashville.com

BeautyFeature.indd 67

|

july 2018 <<

67 6/21/18 1:13 PM

f e at u r e

Sydney Chiyoko Nashville born and raised, Sydney Chiyoko began her modeling career at the age of 15 when she entered the AMAX + Nashville Fashion Week Model Search. Beating out hundreds of contestants, she won the competition and soon signed with Next Models in Miami and Los Angeles and DNA Models in New York. In addition to being a regular fixture on Nashville Fashion Week’s catwalks, Sydney has walked in fashion shows for Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera and Jason Wu and has starred in a commercial for Ulta Beauty.

PRODUCTS What are Sydney’s top five must-have beauty products? “My sunscreen EltaMD UV Clear is great for acne-prone skin,” she says. “Kiehl’s lip balm provides moisture for dry lips and comes in different scents. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Flawless Wear Concealer comes in a variety of different shades and undertones. Unite 7Seconds Condition Leave In Detangler is great at detangling my thick, curly hair. It also adds thermal protection and makes blow-drying easier. And Aveda Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss helps smooth my ends and provides shine.”

STYLE For Sydney’s everyday style, classic comfort is key. She keeps it simple and timeless with her go-to fashion pieces. Her top picks? “A black Michael Kors bag, Michael Kors aviators and Manolo Blahnik BB suede pumps,” she says.

“They are both sexy and comfortable.” Regardless of what you wear, Sydney thinks you should wear it with pride. When asked about the best piece of fashion advice she ever received, she said, “Whatever you wear, wear it with confidence.”

QUICK FIXES As a model, Sydney makes her livelihood out of looking good and knows how to conquer any beauty obstacle. She treats puffy eyes with Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado. For blemishes, she says, “Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask is a home version of the light therapy used in many dermatologist offices. It helps prevent and reduces the amount of breakouts that I have.” She keeps her locks in check with Living Proof Humidity Shield.

“It helps protect my hair against frizz as well as provides heat protection from styling tools.” And to stave off dry winter skin, she recommends Avène Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream. “I mix this with my CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, and it helps soothe my dry skin,” she says.

BEST BEAUTY ADVICE Never go to bed without removing your makeup.

FIVE ITEMS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWN

ON THE GO Sydney works hard to stay camera- and runway-ready, even on a moment’s notice. “As a model, I always have to be prepared,” she says. So what are her secrets to looking fab all the time? “It is important to get enough sleep, maintain a healthy diet and stay well hydrated. I make sure I take care of my skin by consistently following my day and nighttime routine and have my model bag with necessary items ready to go.”

2 1

A pair of high heels “Classic, sexy, polishes up any outfit and can increase confidence”

3

Dark jeans “They are slimming and can be used for casual outfits, or you can dress them up.”

4

A little black dress “Perfect for a night out with friends or an evening party” Leather jacket “Always in style and can complement a multitude of outfits”

5

Brightly colored blouse “Any item that shows your personality and makes you feel confident”

Products courtesy of e.Allen, Emerson Grace and H. Audrey

68 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com BeautyFeature.indd 68

6/21/18 1:16 PM

Better Smile, Better Quality of Life!

Comprehensive Services including: • General and Preventive Dentistry

• Dental Implants

• Veneers, Crowns, and Bridges

• Full Mouth Reconstruction

• Botox and Cosmetic Dentistry

• Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Sedation & Sleep Dentistry, Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatments Available

Schedule a complimentary consultation at:

MyNewSmileDental.com

BUILDING YOUR DREAMS Cozy Log Homes 125 Belle Forest Circle Ste 201 Nashville, TN 37221 615-671-4500 (o) 615-714-2116 (c) keith@cozylh.com

OFFER

Initial consultation including 3-D x-ray free if you refer to this ad

$500 value

Dr. Peyman Raissi D.D.S. FICOI FAAIP

The “All-In-1” Pl ace For Dental Impl ants “It was the best decision I have ever made and an investment I do not regret!” -Patsy

Convenient New Location right on Charlotte Ave.

by Sylvan Park, just west of Downtown!

Tel: 615-712-6910 4003 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 MyNewSmileDental.com Smiles@MyNewSmileDental.com

www.cozylh.com

We’ve narrowed your options down to unlimited.

Custom colors. Unique shapes. Dynamic sizes. E-Series windows and doors give you virtually unlimited ways to express your own style. Unleash your imagination and set your home apart.

“Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2018 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. MS1801_0061

GREAT QUALITY AT A F AIR PRICE!

104 Sunset Drive Nashville, TN 37027

615.650.5300 stephensmillwork.com

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 69

| july 2018 <<

69 6/21/18 1:39 PM

nuptials

301 Union Street â&#x20AC;˘ 615.891.6000

Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30AM - 12:30PM

Carre Connally Coy married Andrew Warren Phillips on Feb. 24 at Covenant Presbyterian Church with a reception at Belle Meade Plantation. He is an alumnus of Montgomery Bell Academy and Furman University, and she has degrees from Covenant College and Lipscomb University. Their parents are Sheree and Terry Coy and Nancy and Keith Phillips.

PhotograPh by Laura K. aLLen

Tuesday Bluesday with Dennis Drummond www.dennisdrummondmusic.com

6PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10PM

Art in the Indigo WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FROM 3-7

Showcasing local artists and their paintings, sculpture, glass work, jewelry.

Live Entertainment 7 Nights A Week Free Valet Parking with Purchase Nightly drink and food specials

HotelIndigoDowntownNashville

hotelindigo.com/nashvilledwntn

Hannah Elizabeth Koonce married William Kelly McBride last June on the lawn of Concordia Lutheran Church with a reception at The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing. Both graduates of Miami University in Ohio, they honeymooned in Europe and now reside in Nashville. Their parents are Ellen and Gene Koonce of Nashville and Sean and Bill McBride of Pittsford, New York.

PhotograPh by JoceLyn youngdahL of two & taiLored PhotograPhy

70 >> July 2018 | nfocusnashville.com Nuptials.indd 70 NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 70

6/21/18 6/21/18 10:23 1:10 PM AM

Photo credit: abigailvolkmann.com

Bruce Pittman Nelson Walters

615-294-1399 brucepittman.com

Thanks to our sponsors and co-chairs for making this a night to remember!

The Oasis Center provides at-risk youth connection to caring adults, a safe & secure environment, and empowerment to create positive change.

Digital | Offset | Letterpress | Bindery | Specialty Finishing

SPONSORS

Make your invitations, stationery or business cards stand out by combining two or more printing processes like letterpress and maybe foilstamping ... these and many more available at Midtown Printing.

120 20th Avenue South | Nashville, TN 37203

615.327.1758 | www.midtownprinting.com

FRAZER LAW | GS&F MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS H THREE EVENTS | JUBILEE | KENDRA SCOTT | KROGER LIPMAN BROTHERS AND THE R.S. LIPMAN COMPANY MILES REAL ESTATE GROUP | MUSIC CITY TENTS & EVENTS PARKING MANAGEMENT CO. | SUNTRUST UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP

nfocusnashville.com southcomm_2018_ad.indd 1

NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 71

5/14/18 10:04 AM

| july 2018 <<

71 6/21/18 1:12 PM

ta k i n g v o w s

Martha

Photographs by Austin Gros

Alice S mith marries S tephen Drew C arney

Mattie Smith and Drew Carney were acquainted as early as 2004 when he was at Montgomery Bell Academy and she attended Christ Presbyterian Academy, but they didn’t become friends until 2012, when they returned to Nashville following college.

After a two-week trip through Europe, Drew proposed in Positano, Italy, where they stayed at Mattie’s dream hotel, Le Sirenuse. They married Dec. 30 at Scarritt Bennett’s Wightman Chapel with the Rev. Jim Bachmann officiating.

The bride’s gown, by Israeli designer Inbal Dror, was a long-sleeved creation that she wore with a cathedral-length veil. Her bouquet was all white roses, tulips and peonies with cascading green ivy.

The bridesmaids’ dresses were festive for the New

Year’s weekend. They were custom designed by the bride and executed by a local seamstress, Rosie at Textile Fabrics.

The reception was at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel ballroom, where the 370 guests danced to the music of the 12 South Band, drank Champagne from a seven-tiered tower and enjoyed an Italian dinner honoring the couple’s engagement story. A. Ward designed the wedding cake, and H Three Events masterminded the evening. Party favors and New Year’s horns, top hats and glow items were brought out periodically on silver trays to delight and surprise the guests. For the party, the bride changed into her second dress of the evening, which was gold brocade with feathers. Before leaving with her

groom in a white Bentley, Mattie changed again into her mother’s wedding gown, which had been altered and shortened.

After a wedding trip to the Four Seasons in Lanai, Hawaii, the newlyweds returned to Nashville, where Mattie is a buyer and manager at H. Audrey and Drew is in finance and accounting with Clinical Services Group of HCA Healthcare. She has a bachelor’s from The University of Alabama, and he has a bachelor’s from The University of Tennessee as well as a master’s in accountancy from Middle Tennessee State University. Their parents are Frances and Thomas Smith of Franklin and Sandy and Steve Carney of Goodlettsville.

by Sandy Nelson

72 TakingVows.indd 72

>> july 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com

6/21/18 10:24 AM

FINE PERIOD AMERICAN FEDERAL & SOUTHERN

FURNITURE & A P P R O P R I AT E ACCESSORIES (1790-1840)

Open: Wednesday-Saturday 10:30am-5:00pm Monday & Tuesday

By Chance or Appointment Owner: Sandra Polk Shop: 615-353-1324 Cell: 615-364-3477 5701 Old Harding Pike Nashville, TN 37205

6 1 5 . 7 9 4 . 74 1 5

T E N N E S S E E VA L L E Y H O M E S . C O M

You’ve got the vision, We’ve got the resources. neW inventorY Arriving DAilY!

........................................................................

........................................................................

From tents and tables to linens and glassware, we’re your one-stop shop for event rentals. Whether you’re planning a small private party or large-scale event, our friendly and experienced staff will be there to help you every step of the way. www.LibertyPartyRental.com | 615.822.4392 | nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 73

| july 2018 <<

73 6/21/18 1:38 PM

photograph Courtesy of Cheekwood

ArtS AND GAllerieS

Cracking Art Based out of Milan, Italy, Cracking Art is an artist collective that uses 100 percent recycled materials to create sitespecific installations of large-scale, natural animal forms.

For the summer-long exhibit, the artists collaborated with Cheekwood to create a visually surprising experience in the familiar landscape. Through Sept. 2. Tickets $13-20.

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, 615356-8000, cheekwood.org.

Warren Greene and Lisa Weiss Warren Greene’s works explore the intersection of analog and digital observation, asking questions about color, light and form, while Lisa Weiss examines the notions of time, space and balance in her paintings. Through July 28. Gratis. Cumberland Gallery,

4107 Hillsboro Circle, 615-297-0296, cumberlandgallery.com.

Bevy 2018

Featuring a wide array of both emerging and established artists, this exhibit explores a diverse range of subject matters — from the plight of Native Americans to the phenomenon of the Prada man purse — each informed by its artist’s origins. Through July 28. Gratis. Julia Martin Gallery,

444 Humphreys St., Suite A, 615-3367773, juliamartingallery.com.

Outlaws & Armadillos: Country’s Roaring ’70s

This exhibit, featuring untold stories and never-before-seen artifacts, explores the country music connection between Nashville and Austin, Texas, during a decade that witnessed the genre’s most iconic renegades and an explosion of arts and culture. Through Feb. 14, 2021. Tickets $22.95-25.95.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., 615-4162001, countrymusichalloffame.org.

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert With the Nashville Symphony

the Nashville Symphony will be performing John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score live, accompanying the first installment of one of the most popular film series of all time. July 5-8. Tickets $50-115.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 615-687-6400, nashvillesymphony.org.

Image Building: How Photography Transforms Architecture Featuring work from both contemporary and early modernist architectural photographers, Image Building delves into the relationship between architecture and identity and examines the interplay between spectators, images, buildings and time from the 1930s to the present. July 20-Oct. 28. Tickets $7-12. Frist Art

Museum, 919 Broadway, 615-2443340, fristartmuseum.org.

POP-UPright Shakespeare: Titus Andronicus

This staged reading of one of the Bard’s first tragedies is part of a series in The Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s 30th anniversary season that features surprise locations in and around Nashville — inspired by the play itself — with only 24 hours notice. July 21.

Tickets $10. The Nashville Shakespeare

Festival, 161 Rains Ave., 615-852-6732, nashvilleshakes.org.

For the first time at the Schermerhorn,

74 >> July 2018 | nfocusnashville.com Arts&Galleries.indd 7474 NF_7-18_60-BC.indd

6/21/18 6/21/18 10:25 1:14 PM AM

best b e h av i o r

Touchy, Touchy Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

NOW OPEN

Behind Sperry’s Belle Meade Besmirched At parties, women come up and give me a kiss and a hug. They always say “sorry” about the lipstick on the cheek and try to rub it away, but they miss the makeup left on my shoulder. My cheek is fine, but my suit has to go to the dry cleaners. I guess there must be some way to avoid it. Can you help?

—Darren, Green Hills A hug, it seems, comes with a price tag. It’s cruel, however, to think of resisting a quick kiss from a lady in high spirits, especially if she’s fun and attractive.

You can be on guard. When you see her headed toward you, take the initiative: extend your arm, bend down and plop a preemptive kiss on her cheek. But she’s likely to beat you to the buss. If she rushes you, you’re ruined.

Perhaps you run in a crowd that overdoes the foundation. You can forgive the mark on the cheek, but the smear on the shoulder is a burden to be dealt with. You can claim a cold and toss in a sniffle as supporting evidence, but that’s an excuse with a short life. A burp towel on your left shoulder might work. (The left shoulder, I’ve found from personal experience, is the likely target for a hugging attacker.)

Or you can start wearing the same suit to every party; the dry cleaner will learn to recognize it coming through the door. He’ll count the streaks and say, “Big night, eh?”

God Bless America!

Top quality beef Fresh seafood Large selection of unique sundries

sperrys.com

Boy Talk I know I’m supposed to say “thank you” when people come up and compliment me. I can understand it when they say they like my dress or my hair.

But lately a close girlfriend has started telling me that others — particularly men — think I look “pretty.” I don’t understand it, and “pretty” is not a word I really like, especially coming out of nowhere from men. I don’t know how to deal with this second-hand compliment. Quite frankly, I’d like her to stop it, but how do I do it without insulting her? I’m fed up with her nice words.

—Anonymous, Sylvan Park Compliments don’t usually come with footnotes, but you might probe for a few.

Who knows? “Pretty” may be her own language. That sounds likely; she probably doesn’t carry a pencil and pad with her for note-taking.

If she names the man, she may be trying to set the two of you up. But, if you don’t like feeling pretty, you can call that matchmaking to a halt by asking her what in the world the man can be thinking. If she can’t find a quick answer, that will put her compliments on pause.

With just the two of you in the conversation, you should be in the perfect situation to say precisely what you think. So go ahead and say “thank you” followed by a “but … .” She’s not the one you’ll be insulting. You can chasten all mankind, but who else needs to know? She’ll get the message. She can find another word or start talking about your hair.

by John bridges

John is the author of How To Be a Gentleman and the co-author, with Bryan Curtis, of other books in the GentlemannersTM series. Send your Best Behavior questions to jbridges@nfocusmagazine.com, and check out his up-to-theminute advice on life’s puzzling problems every Friday at nfocusnashville.com.

144 Franklin Road, Suite A. Brentwood 615-221-9992 | Staceyrhodesboutique.com nfocusnashville.com

BestBehavior.indd 75 75 NF_7-18_60-BC.indd

| july 2018 <<

75 6/21/18 6/21/18 10:26 1:15 PM AM

l o c a l f l av o r

I Scream, You Scream What’s cooking at Frisson Soft Serve and Bobbie’s Dairy Dip

by Carrington Fox

Bobbie’s Dairy Dip 5301 Charlotte Ave. 615-463-8088

Frisson Soft Serve

photographs by Daniel Meigs

1100 Fatherland St., Suite 102 frissonsoftserve.com 615-582-6454

Frisson is the French word for shiver, so you’re right on cue if you break out in delightful chill bumps upon seeing the frosty menu at this warmhearted gelato emporium.

What started as a food truck in 2017 has migrated to brick-and-mortar, planting a frosty flag in East Nashville this summer. In the pedestrian-friendly district of the Shoppes on Fatherland, shoppers find cool sanctuary among cones and cups swirling with custardy chocolate and vanilla soft serve and studded with crushed pretzels, fresh brownies, crumbled cookies and candy.

Caila Singleton and Elise Schempp’s twisted roster of creative cones includes the likes of the Nash Vegas, with rainbow sprinkles and fluffy tufts of cotton candy, and Campfire, with graham cracker dust, marshmallows and chocolate sauce. Beware of Chocolate Abduction, blanketed with brownies, and prepare to be dazzled by Peanut Butter Daze, encrusted with Reese’s. The decadent Lord of the Dough is aptly named for its infusion of no-bake cookie dough, but it could just as easily be named for you, as Frisson will happily title any of its custom creations for private parties with the Frisson catering mobile — a thrilling and chilling modern spin on the traditional ice-cream truck.

The groundhog tells us when winter is over, but Bobbie’s Dairy Dip lets us know when summer arrives. That’s when lines start winding through the sizzling parking lot on Charlotte Avenue, families in flip-flops and sunglasses making hard choices between chocolate and vanilla, dipped and undipped, small and large. (Always go vanilla, dipped, large.)

There are hamburgers, sweet potato fries, root beer floats and a vast array of candystudded shakes, frozen chocolate-dipped bananas and other decadent tastes of summer, but it’s the soft serve cones that make Bobbie’s cheerful pink and green picnic tables a landmark of life in Nashville and the backdrop of so many happy memories.

Remember that time your baby tasted his first Bobbie’s cone and smeared it all over his face? That time he dropped it on the searing blacktop and you had to start all over again at the back of the line? (Or maybe that was you. It happens to adults, too.) Then, remember that time your baby turned into a teenager and got his first summer job, swirling and dipping cones in the inner sanctum behind the walk-up ordering window? More than just a restaurant and a rite of summer, Bobbie’s is a rite of passage in Nashville, a timeless delight for any age.

76 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com LocalFlavor.indd 76

6/21/18 10:27 AM

we believe in

FAIRY TALES

CATERING RECOGNIZED AS NASHVILLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST CATERER FOR SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW

chefsmarket.com | 615.851.2433 nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 77

| july 2018 <<

77 6/21/18 1:15 PM

discerning reader

Shall We Dance?

Three summer waltzes

Over 30 years of full-service interior design expertise and sophistication.

Visit our Nashville showroom to browse our selection of antiques, artwork and home furnishings.

2106 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 615-298-2670 davishire.com

Open Monday – Friday

&

by appointment on weekends

MAKE 'EM POP!

BEAT THE FRIZZ!

BBC LASH+BROW

BBC EXPRESS

$120 LASH LIFT & TINT + BROW WAX & TINT

FOUR BLOWOUTS FOR THE PRICE OF THREE PROMO INCLUDES FOUR BBC EXPRESS ESSENTIAL BLOWOUTS AT THE REDUCED PRICE OF $117. PACKAGE MUST BE PURCHASED BY 8/31/18

PROMO INCLUDES LASH LIFT, LASH TINT, BROW WAX, AND BROW TINT AT THE REDUCED PRICE OF $120 ($134 VALUE).

NOW THROUGH 8/31/18

it’s nearly midsummer, and there’s no time to waste with the wrong dance partner. You need a novel that waltzes into your evening, spins you around the dance floor, and leaves you beguiled and enchanted.

You might take the first dance with Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Eleanor Oliphant is highly functional — capable, responsible, self-sufficient, employed — but truly, she’s nowhere near fine.

She works in an office in Glasgow, Scotland, with no real friends there or anywhere. In and out of foster care since she was 10, she’s guarded to say the least. She’s also odd.

When she falls madly in love with a musician, she resolves to make some changes in her appearance — and her life — in order to win his love. It might not be the best strategy. But change is in the air when you open your eyes — and your heart — to the people around you. Keep your Kleenex handy while dancing with this soulful paperback partner; you might find yourself in tears.

Next on your dance card is a hot suitor: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal. Nikki, our main character, grew up in London, the modern daughter of Indian immigrants in the Sikh community. She’s like a lot of young 20-somethings — looking for a job, trying to figure out what to do next, annoyed by her family. Nikki finds a job teach-

ing creative writing at a Sikh community center until something better comes along. A bunch of older widows show up at the first class, and it soon becomes clear that they aren’t there to learn the finer points of creative writing. They want to learn how to write in English — literally. Nikki despairs. Let’s just say that the widows end up surprising her with the stories they want to tell. Word gets out, and some members of the local religious community don’t like what they’re hearing. Things get scary for a while — but I’d never recommend a summer dance partner who doesn’t know how to end with a kiss.

Your last dance partner has a strong lead.

You’ll either love that or hate it. The High Season,

by Judy Blundell, spins a tale of a small-town, small-time museum director who lives in a charming cottage in The Hamptons most of the year. Each summer, she and her husband and daughter move into smaller digs and rent out the cottage to wealthy New Yorkers.

What could go wrong? Only this: with the wrong renter, you might lose it all. The High Season is hot with anger and scathing portraits of highsociety misbehavior. It also glows with the power within each of us for reinvention — with the vibrant force that bids us ask one another, in breathy voices: Shall we dance?

WE’VE MOVED! STUDIO BBC SALON | BBC EXPRESS | BBC LASH + BROW | BBC NAIL BAR SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY AT OUR NEW LOCATION!

1 6 0 0 8 th Ave . Sou th Nas hvill e , TN 37203 | whati sbbc. com | 615. 329. 0032

Jennifer Puryear

Jennifer writes book columns for Nfocus and blogs about current savory reads at BaconOnTheBookshelf.com. She can often be found with a book or BLT in hand.

78 >> July 2018 | nfocusnashville.com DisReader.indd 78 78 NF_7-18_60-BC.indd

6/21/18 6/21/18 10:29 1:16 PM AM

nretrospect in every issue

Stay tune with the naShville Social Scene.

Buy a SuBScription.

244-7989 ext. 308

Send us your old photos at editor@nfocusmagazine.com

1599 Mallory Ln. Brentwood, TN (Formerly Music City Motor Cars)

Experience the convertible luxury of the 2018 Bentley Continental www.carlockmc.com / (615) 261-7337

1599 Mallory Ln. Brentwood, TN (Formerly Music City Motor Cars)

Introducing the redesigned 2018 Maserati GranTurismo www.carlockmc.com / (615) 261-7337 nfocusnashville.com

10:29 AM

NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 79

| july 2018 <<

79 6/21/18 2:00 PM

nstyle

Bright Ideas Colorful cocktails to liven up your summer days Clockwise, from top left: LT Gimlet (gin, vermouth, Banane du Brésil, pineapple, citrus, black pepper) >> Public House | Drunk Uncle (Uncle Nearest Whiskey, Cappelletti Aperitivo, basil jalapeño, lime stock, mole bitters, butterfly pea flower) >> The Fox | 24 Carrot Gold (Ilegal Mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, carrot, vanilla, lime, bitters) >> L.A. Jackson | Sam-I-Am (Big Machine Vodka, Lillet Rosé, rose petal, lemon, soda) >> Gertie’s Bar | Cuba en Fuego (Havana Club Rum, mint, lime, jalapeño syrup) >> The Mockingbird | Midnight at the Roxy (vodka, Aperol, ginger, blood orange, lemon, soda) >> Folk | Paradise Fizz (Fords Gin, blue jasmine, lemon, soda) >> Rare Bird | Gin and tonic (Fords gin, Peach Truck peaches, spring flowers, Rancio Sec, Q Tonic) >> Peninsula

by LAUREN LANGSTON STEWART photographs by ERIC ENGLAND AND DANIEL MEIGS

80 Nstyle.indd 80

>> JULY 2018

|

nfocusnashville.com

6/21/18 10:33 AM

Celebrating 25 Years 08.29.18

Save the Date nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 81

| july 2018 <<

81 6/21/18 1:18 PM

m at c h g a m e

Say It Again

Stop searching town, and get

delivered straight to your mailbox for $99/year

Match the speaker with the spoken

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

The Spoken 1. “People are drinking and bidding like crazy! I love it!”

2. “You need to get in the picture, or they’ll think we’re getting divorced.”

3. “My dad always said I had AT&T. Is that what it’s called?

No, I mean ADD!” 4. “We bonded over our love of saying curse words.”

5. “We have different last names to protect the innocent.”

6. “I’m wearing Men’s Wearhouse!”

7. “Fashion should be fun!”

8. “This is the best effing Swan Ball ever!”

9. “There’s no budget, and that means fun.”

The Speakers

Email gminnis@fwpublishing.com or call 615-844-9307 to set up your subscription.

A. Jack Hanna B. Josephine Darwin C. René Copeland D. Patti Smallwood E. Dave Alexander F. Lee Ann Ingram G. Patsy Weigel H. Howard Kittell I. Jeff Hopmayer

Answers: 1-D, 2-G, 3-A, 4-C, 5-H, 6-I, 7-B, 8-E, 9-F

82 >> July 2018 | nfocusnashville.com MatchGame.indd 82 82 NF_7-18_60-BC.indd

6/21/18 6/21/18 10:34 3:03 PM AM

PencilIn

pencil in

July 2018 04 What: Whitland Avenue

Independence Day Celebration When: Wed., July 4, 11 a.m.

Where: Whitland Avenue Tariff: Gratis Party note: Parade, picnic and food contest Info: whitland.org

04 What: Red, White & Boom

For: Adventure Science Center When: Wed., July 4, 7 p.m.

Where: Adventure Science Tariff: $25-35 per person, $1525 per member, gratis per child under 2 Info: adventuresci.org/4thofjuly

07

11

What: Red, White and Brew For: The Tomorrow Fund When: Sat., July 7, 3 p.m.

Where: Paradise Park Tariff: $20 per VIP, $15 per person Info: cfmt.org What: Nashvillian of the Year For: Easterseals Tennessee When: Wed., July 11, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Hilton Nashville Downtown Tariff: $250 per person Party note: Honoring Milton Johnson Info: easterseals.com/ tennessee

12 What: Eve of Janus

Patrons Party For: Tri Delta Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic When: Thurs., July 12, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Jana and Steve Wood Info: nashvilledeltas.com

12

What: Grand Cru Evening For: Nashville Wine Auction When: Thurs., July 12, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Laura and Charlie Niewold Chair: Ann Eaden Tariff: $250 per person Party note: Honoring Pam and Steve Taylor Info: nashvillewineauction.com What: Bastille Day French Fest

14 For: Alliance Française de

Nashville When: Sat., July 14, 5 p.m.

Where: Sevier Park Tariff: Gratis Info: afnashville.org

19

What: Nourish For: The Nashville Food Project When: Thurs., July 19, 6 p.m.

Where: Montgomery Bell Academy Chair: Melinda Balser Tariff: $1,000 per patron couple, $250 per person Info: thenashvillefoodproject.org

20

What: Eve of Janus MotherDaughter Luncheon For: Tri Delta Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic When: Fri., July 20, 11 a.m.

Where: Belle Meade Country Club Info: nashvilledeltas.com

20 What: Eve of Janus Mother-

Son Luncheon For: Tri Delta Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic When: Fri., July 20, 12:30 p.m.

Where: Home of Kathleen Estes Info: nashvilledeltas.com

20

What: Signs & Marshals Rehearsal and Kick-Off For: Tri Delta Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic When: Fri., July 20, 6 p.m.

Where: Vanderbilt Langford Auditorium Info: nashvilledeltas.com What: Eve of Janus

21 For: Tri Delta Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic When: Sat., July 21, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Country Music Hall of Fame Tariff: $150-250 per person Party note: Black tie or white dinner jacket Info: nashvilledeltas.com

26

What: Way Late Play Date For: Adventure Science Center When: Thurs., July 26, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Adventure Science Center Tariff: $35 per person, $25 per member Info: adventuresci.org What: Red, White and Zoo

27 For: Nashville Zoo

When: Fri., July 27, 7 p.m.

Where: Nashville Zoo Tariff: $110-115 per VIP, $60-65 per person Info: nashvillezoo.org

Purchase all of your favorite party photos at nfocusnashville.com Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ship prints right to your door @NfocusMagazine nfocusnashville.com

10:34 AM

PencilIn.indd 83 NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 83

| july 2018 <<

83 6/21/18 6/21/18 10:35 2:40 PM AM

nretrospect

Belle of the Ball 1994

When Jane Anderson Dudley died last year, she left behind a legacy of making a positive impact on charitable causes around the world.

At home, that commitment is felt strongest at Cheekwood. She founded the Swan Ball in 1963 and was named honorary chair after spearheading the first two white-tie galas. A lifelong friend of our founding editor Herbert Fox and an original investor in this publication, Jane was a fixture on our pages. In this photograph, she is radiant as ever arriving at the Swan Ball with her husband Guilford. Jane is missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her, and nowhere is her absence felt more than at the Swan Ball.

Guilford and Jane Dudley

84 >> july 2018 | nfocusnashville.com Nretro.indd 84

6/21/18 10:35 AM

nfocusnashville.com

NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 89

| july 2018 <<

89 6/21/18 1:25 PM

90 >> July 2018 | nfocusnashville.com NF_7-18_60-BC.indd 90

6/21/18 1:25 PM