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SEPTEMBER 2019

Meet our Most Powerful Women panelists

Model Behavior Our 15th annual celebration of Nashville’s most beautiful philanthropists

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As a teenager, Ming fought valiantly to escape one of history's darkest eras - China's Cultural Revolution - during which millions of innocent youth were deported to remote areas to face a life sentence of poverty and hard labor. He eventually made his way to the U.S. with $50 in his pocket, where against all odds, he later earned a PhD in laser la physics and graduated with the highest honors from Harvard Medical School and MIT. To date, Dr. Wang has performed over 55,000 eye procedures including on over 4,000 physicians. He has published 9 textbooks, holds several U.S. patents, and performed the world’s rst laser arti cial cornea implantation. Dr. Wang is currently the only surgeon in the state who performs 3D SMILE and 3D LASIK (18+), 3D Implantable Contact Lens (21+), 3D Forever Im Young Lens (45+), and 3D Laser Cataract Surgery (60+). He established a non-pro t charity which to date has helped patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries with all sight restoration surgeries performed free-of-charge.

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Ming and his younger brother, Ming-yu (1968)

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Contents September 2019 | Vol. xxvi, No. 9

parties 25

Southern Comfort

26

A Night to Remember

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Breaking bread together at The Nashville Food Project’s Nourish

Stepping out at the Eve of Janus

Local Flavor

70

departments

72

Best Behavior

12

In Our Words

74

Nspire

76

Nroute

78

Pencil In

80

Nretrospect

Recognizing the women who make Nashville stronger

Patrons Dinner celebrates 40 years of l’Eté du Vin

Raise a Toast

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Banking on It

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Behind the Scenes Tracy and Bill Frist

Nashville Wine Auction raises $1.1 million at l’Eté du Vin

Easterseals Tennessee celebrates its Nashvillian of the Year

features 44

Get to know the panelists from our Most Powerful Women luncheon

Rarer Than Rubies

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Leading By Example

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Nsider

66

Arts and Galleries

68

Step Inside

Red, White and Zoo, l’Eté du Vin Vintners’ Tasting, Heritage Ball Reveal Party and more

Upcoming visual and performing arts

Santo

What’s cooking at Trattoria Il Mulino and Giovanni Ristorante

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

An inside look at the work of The Nashville Food Project

The Read House

Calendar of September events

A look back at The Mall at Green Hills in 1956

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Model Behavior Honoring 10 of Nashville’s most beautiful philanthropists

ON THE COVER

DarKenya Waller photographed by Alex Berger at Tennessee State Museum. Styling by Lacie Thorne. Hair and makeup by Jess Arnholt and Betsy Briggs Cathcart of BBC Nashville. Gown

by Dillard’s at The Mall at Green Hills. Jewelry by King Jewelers. On this page: Rankin McGugin in Johnathan Kayne gown by Glitz Nashville and Tracy Kornet in Eliza J gown by Dillard’s at The Mall at Green Hills. For more on our 2019 Model Behavior honorees, turn to page 44.

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IN o ur wo rd s

Beauty Within Recognizing the women who make Nashville stronger In March of 2005, Nfocus launched a new annual feature called Model Behavior. Celebrating philanthropy and fashion — two things we know quite well at the magazine — the issue honored local charities and the women who support them. The inaugural list of honorees included Julie Boehm, Lisa Campbell, Jennifer Frist, Robin Patton and Judy Turner and recognized causes like Second Harvest, TPAC and United Way. The tradition continues today, and we’re thrilled to reveal our 15th annual Model Behavior issue. This year, we’re honoring 10 women and 12 causes. (That’s right — two of our honorees are representing two causes each because they were nominated twice by different organizations.)

Turn to page 44 to meet these

dynamic ladies and learn about the causes that are dear to their hearts. We had an incredible day at the new Tennessee State Museum glamming them up for the shoot.

This issue is one that will always be special to me. My first day as managing editor of Nfocus back in 2012 was spent on the set of the Model Behavior shoot, and my first day as editor-in-chief in 2014 was also at the Model Behavior shoot.

We’ll be celebrating our Model Behavior honorees at our Most Powerful Women luncheon on Sept.

18. We’re co-hosting the event with our friends at the Nashville Post. Get to know our all-star panel of female leaders on page 64. And join us on Sept. 18 to toast these powerhouse women who make our city better every single day.

BY NaNcY FloYd

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

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behind the scenes

Tracy and Bill Frist Whether it’s saving passed down stories or ancient artifacts, Tracy and Bill Frist are committed to preserving history — including its wisdom and lessons — for future generations. At Old Town, their historic Williamson County home, they are repatriating items removed in the 1800s, uncovering archeological remains from 1,000 years ago and safeguarding the Old Town Bridge, one of the oldest remaining in the state, with its own spot on the National Register of Historic Places.

The enthusiasm for history, community and tradition Tracy and Bill share with the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County is the reason they are honored to co-chair the 46th annual Heritage Ball. Their plans are sure to please the 800-plus crowd when the black-tie gala takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park.

In addition to Old Town and the ball, the Frists serve on nonprofit boards with missions similar to theirs and can often be found riding their horses in their free time. As busy as they are, Tracy and Bill took time to answer a few questions for us. by holly hoffman photograph by daniel meigs

What is one of your favorite things about the Heritage Ball?

The community. Together, our passion is teamwork aligned behind conservation and preservation.

What’s the most fascinating thing you’ve learned or discovered at Old Town? The ancient “old town” or village comprised of temple mounds and thousands of people that lived for multiple generations on our land starting around 1050 A.D. The sense of time and space at Old Town possesses a feminine strength through history, from the female effigies of a thousand years ago to the contemporary women who have cultivated the property and perpetuated the legacy of Old Town.

When you have out-of-town guests visiting, where do you take them? One: an immersive walk through time, sloshing down the middle of Old Town’s creek to see the [Old Town] Bridge from the bottom up. Two: The Bluebird Cafe.

If you were throwing a last-minute dinner party, who would you call and why? Steve and Denise Smith, Terry and Laura Cook, Mary Virginia and Chet Frist — because they all live their lives balanced by doing good and appreciating nature.

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Name: Bill Frist Profession/Title: Surgeon, former Senate majority leader Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Zip code: 37069 Number of years in Nashville: 67 Age you first flew a plane: 16 Name: Tracy Frist Profession/Title: Farmer, teacher, writer Hometown: Longshop, Virginia Zip code: 37069 Number of years in Nashville: 5 Age you first rode a horse: First Shetland pony, age 5; first cutting horse, age 12

Favorite spot for a meal? Picnic at the creek at Old Town with fresh tomato pie from Catering & Events by Suzette What’s your favorite locally made product? Tamales at The Franklin Farmers Market and strawberry jam from Loveless Cafe As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A farmer, a teacher and a writer (Tracy); a doctor (Bill) What trait do you admire most in others? Honesty What is the most interesting place you’ve traveled to? The deeply moving Black Hills of the Dakotas. The spirituality and wildness of the West sing to our hearts.

What’s your favorite local event? The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s annual Dickens of a Christmas festival What’s one thing you hope never changes about Franklin?

The rich, full spirit of its people with their respectful sense of time and place

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Southern Festival of Books Reveal Party

Eve of Janus Mother-Son Luncheon

Bibliophiles gathered at East Nashville’s Smith & Lentz Brewing for a muchanticipated announcement: the reveal of the initial author list for the Southern Festival of Books, taking place Oct. 11-13. The excited crowd gathered around for the news as well as the unveiling of this year’s stunning artwork. Ottessa Moshfegh, Samantha Power, Casey Cep, Karen Abbott, Paul Theroux and Nashville’s very own Ann Patchett are just a few of those to anticipate seeing at this year’s festival.

The day before the Eve of Janus, Elizabeth Wallace opened her Belle Meade home for the Mother-Son Luncheon. Elizabeth and her fellow hosts Kim Camp Madison and Mary Trapnell worked with Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, who supplied a bounty of tasty barbecue for the mothers and Marshals. Kris Rehm, a mother of boys herself, spoke to the men along with UGA football player Jeb Blazevich, who talked about the importance of their actions at this point in their lives — as well as the value of their mothers.

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Josephine Fentriss, Lee Fentriss

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Co-chair Caroline Cook, Annie Cook, Ellie Moore, Co-chair Beth Moore

Natalie Jones, Lindsey Burtchaell

Maggie Bates, Mason Broach

Blake Harrison, Laura McGregor

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Eve of Janus Mother-Daughter Luncheon

Red, White and Zoo

Squeals of joy and loads of laughter quickly filled Belle Meade Country Club as the Signs of the Times and their moms arrived for the traditional MotherDaughter Luncheon, which takes place each year on the day before the Eve of Janus. From the sound of it, the grown-ups were just as excited to see one another as the girls were. Once everyone was seated, co-chairs Caroline Cook and Beth Moore managed to get their attention for some important announcements and reminders before the big night.

The only thing better than exploring the Nashville Zoo is exploring the Nashville Zoo with a glass of wine, which is what hundreds of guests experienced at Red, White and Zoo. The fundraiser allowed the zoo’s supporters a kid-free evening in the park with unlimited samples of wines from around the world. Non-vino drinkers had their choice of craft beers and spirits, in addition to tasty bites to accompany their beverages. Capping off the fun evening were special animal encounters, late-night exhibits and live music.

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Denise and Jeff Hopmayer

Jennifer and John Powers

Scott and Cindy Brooks, Alecia and Michael Fair

l’Eté du Vin Vintners’ Tasting a crowd of wine enthusiasts packed the Hutton Hotel for the always-popular and sold-out Vintners’ Tasting, which features wines from Nashville Wine Auction’s guests of honor. This year’s event welcomed François Servin of Domaine Marcel Servin and Carlton McCoy of Napa Valley’s Heitz Cellar. Moderator Sabato Sagaria led attendees through an entertaining and informative presentation of exquisite Chablis from François and classic reds that Heitz is so well known for. The most valuable lesson came from François, who said, “Your wine cellar shouldn’t be a cemetery” — important advice for any collector.

by Holly Hoffman photographs by Daniel Meigs

Co-chairs Bill and Tracy Frist, Tim Bewley, Vicki Manning, Bari Beasley

Bethni Hemphill, Ken and Linda Moore

Caleb and Katie Lillard

Heritage Ball Reveal Party The Heritage foundation hosted the Reveal Party for the 46th annual Heritage Ball at Franklin Grove, the former site of O’More College of Design. Co-chairs Tracy and Bill Frist announced the theme is “Discovery — discover our past, our present and our future” and promised a glamorous evening pairing the old and new. While everyone is interested to see how AmosEvents interprets the theme and what G Catering has on the menu, the most exciting news was that country music star Kix Brooks will be performing!

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Benefiting the Nashville Symphony, the English Arts & Crafts style home, located in historic Belle Meade, will be open for tour daily. $20 PER PERSON AND AVAILABLE AT CASTLEHOMES.COM. FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE PROVIDED | 615.309.8200

The inspiring pages of House Beautiful come to life at the year’s top home tour, the Whole Home Concept House. Built by Castle Homes, in partnership with the national magazine, designers from across the United States are providing their design expertise. The result is a home that is beautiful with the intention to promote happier, healthier, and smarter living in collaboration with Wellness Within Your Walls.

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Mandy Young, Lucy Haynes

Shana Davis, Shay McAdoo

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Southern Comfort Breaking bread together at The Nashville Food Project’s Nourish

Jennifer Justus, Co-chair Natasha Powell

Nancy Hearn, Hope Stringer

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ourish, The Nashville Food Project’s signature fundraiser, sells out quickly every year, and as before, tickets to the ninth annual dinner were snapped up in no time. For this year’s event, co-chairs Mara Papatheodorou, Natasha Powell and Cindy Wall invited Biscuit Love chef-owners Sarah and Karl Worley to take the lead role in the kitchen and invite friends to join them in creating a memorable evening of food and wine pairings.

The night began in Montgomery Bell Academy’s Lowry Hall, where guests kept a close watch on their silent auction bids, especially an extraordinary chance to can veggies with Tallu Quinn, TNFP founder and executive director. They also snacked on savory pulled pork with pepper jelly on mini corn cakes from the nonprofit’s kitchen and tasty pasta salad from Sarah Worley and Charlie Hilly, who has known the couple since he was barely a teen.

The feast then moved to the dining hall, where fennel salad from David Dawson, a mentor from Karl’s Johnson & Wales days, kicked off the four-course menu. After New Orleans-based Pableaux Johnson’s red beans and rice with cornbread, the next course of green masala roast trout with warm heirloom tomato salad from global food advocate Asha Gomez was served. The Thompson Nashville’s rock star pastry chef Lisa Marie White ended the night on a sweet note with super chocolaty ice-cream cake topped with a sweet and salty party mix.

During dinner, a video highlighted the work done by volunteers at TNFP. One such volunteer is Billy Bird, and he could barely contain his surprise when presented with the Thomas Williams Golden Skillet Award. For 10 years, Billy has been driving the food trucks and serving meals, and this summer he is also showing up in the kitchen to cook.

The ninth annual Nourish raised over $160,000 to support The Nashville Food Project’s work to alleviate hunger in the city. And in keeping with the mission, it was an evening of sharing a wonderful meal and celebrating the community of friends, volunteers and supporters.

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Liza Sweeting, Mimi Bond, Abbie Browder

Jerry and Cathy Johnson

Kevin and Christy Hamilton, Lady Frances Hamilton, Hunter Hamilton

Will Mason Moses, Katie Roland, Will and Emma Decker

James Seabury, Maggie Greiner

A Night to Remember Stepping out at the Eve of Janus

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he 49th Eve of Janus, hosted by the Nashville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta, recognized 80 Signs of the Times and 55 Marshals at the Country Music Hall of Fame. As families arrived, curious onlookers inquired about the dazzling young women, all draped in stunning white dresses, and their white-jacket-clad counterparts. The rising college sophomores, returning home on summer break, excitedly reunited at this beloved tradition.

The oldest fundraising event for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the Eve of Janus directly supports research, education and patient care in the hospital’s Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic through the Tri Delta Pediatric Cancer Endowed Research Fund.

While the “kids” gathered on a separate floor, their families and other guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and mingled with co-chairs Caroline Cook and Beth Moore before moving into dinner. The décor was inspired by a hanging orchid arrangement Caroline saw on vacation, and Big Events referred to The Cloister in Sea Island, Georgia, for the beautifully imagined space using pops of color inspired by the orchid and magnificent floral centerpieces. The menu included a bibb salad with roasted asparagus and country ham, filet of beef tenderloin with blue cheese crumbles, and green beans and mashed potatoes.

After dinner, everybody moved into the CMA Theater for the presentation.

Before the Signs and Marshals took the stage, honorary chair Meg Rush, chief of staff and executive medical director for the hospital, talked about the lifesaving work done there. Junior honorary chair Will Mason Moses shared his moving personal experience as a former patient and won the crowd over with his joyous personality. And then, the moment everyone was waiting for: the presentation of the Signs and Marshals, with proud family members cheering from the audience in support.

Following the presentation, guests enjoyed a delectable array of desserts. The Atlanta AllStars took the stage, and attendees took the dance floor, rounding out yet another beautiful Eve of Janus.

Rusty and co-chair Beth Moore, Co-chair Caroline and West Cook

Ian MacDonald, Josephine Bass

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Zach Smith, Lola Duff

Chace Carpenter, Elizabeth Carpenter, Kenneth Carpenter

Karlen Garrard, Kirsten Crosby, Laura Mason, Jenny Hannon

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Abbay Blankenship, Wendy and Jason Pharris, Ann Eaden, Chase Cole

Marjorie Feltus Hawkins, Deby Pitts

Wesley Summers, Carly Browning

Ron Gobbell and Janet Kurtz

Christie Wilson, Lisa Maki

Mitchell Czeh, James Powell, Co-chair Loren Chumley and Scott Peterson

Rarer Than Rubies Patrons Dinner celebrates 40 years of l’Eté du Vin

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’Eté du Vin commenced its 40th anniversary celebration in elegant style with the Patrons Dinner. Ladies in chic attire and men in black-tie finery arrived at The Hermitage Hotel for an intimate evening of friendship, extraordinary wine and delicious food.

Upon entering the lobby, each guest was welcomed with a perfectly chilled glass of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne and greeted by co-chair Loren Chumley.

(Her co-chair Jim Lewis was out of town.) Never-ending trays of appetizers — whipped burrata and truffle pearls in a tomato cone, scallop blini topped with Ossetra caviar — whetted everyone’s appetite for the splendid meal to come. It almost equaled their anticipation for the world-class wines, which were generously donated by some of the nonprofit’s most serious collectors and dedicated supporters.

Master chef José Gutierrez from River Oaks Restaurant in Memphis joined Capitol Grille’s executive chef Derek Brooks to prepare a gourmet dinner that perfectly accompanied the wine. Warm shrimp terrine with green bean salad sublimely paired with Domaine Marcel Servin Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru 2016.

Two exceptional reds — E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2002 and M. Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée 1998 — were complemented by duck confit with cauliflower purée and fennel salad. Next, the eye of rib-eye with fondant potatoes and spinach purée enhanced the impeccable Château Latour 1999. The feast concluded with apricot almond tart and an exquisite Château d’Yquem 1990.

This year, the dinner was held the week — rather than the night — before the main event, and everyone lingered long after the last sip of d’Yquem. Over the past 40 years, this group of friends has grown and evolved yet remained bound together by their love of wine and belief in the Nashville Wine Auction’s mission to win the fight against cancer. Like it is at every event, their unique camaraderie was palpable on this unforgettable evening and set l’Eté du Vin on the course to another outstanding year.

Jennifer and George Lasezkay, Lynne and Dave Teckman

David Morgan and Janice Elliott Morgan

Xavier and Kristen Darden

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Joel Sullivan, Cheryl Read

Tim and Brittany Kirch

Brad Morley, Crystal Rollins

Raise a Toast Nashville Wine Auction raises $1.1 million at l’Eté du Vin

Holly and Mark Whaley

David and Maria Kretschmer, Anna and Ken Budnik

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he Nashville Wine Auction had plenty of reasons to raise a glass at the 40th annual l’Eté du Vin. The event — which is really three parties in one, if you factor in the Vintners’ Tasting and the Patrons Dinner — welcomed a total of 650 people to join in the fight against cancer all while drinking and bidding on some exceptional wines.

The main event brought more than 400 guests together at the JW Marriott for a lively cocktail party, dinner and auction. Everyone took a spin in the Nfocus Portrait Studio before sampling wine from this year’s guests of honor, Heitz Cellar of Napa Valley and Domaine Marcel Servin of Chablis, France. A Hermès pop-up shop kept everyone entertained, especially with their adorable Eiffel Tower cookies, before dinner.

Once guests finally took their seats, Nashville Wine Auction board chair Jim Lewis greeted the crowd and celebrated “40 years of having fun, bidding a lot and doing what we can in the fight against cancer.” As fellow board member Amy Atkinson echoed, “We come for the wine, but we stay for the cause.” And in l’Eté du Vin’s case, the cause is finding a cure for cancer, a pursuit the organization supports by funding seven different local nonprofits devoted to cancer research and patient care.

Thankfully, this is an incredibly generous crowd, and once auctioneer Fritz Hatton hopped on stage (quite literally), the live auction was off to a roaring start.

A six-day trip for four people to Rhône, which included VIP winery tours and a cooking class, was the hot-ticket item of the night, selling three times for $30,000 apiece. The other big seller was the chance to taste some of the rarest wines in the world in Pam and Steve Taylor’s cellar. Fifty-four lucky people nabbed a spot at “The Taylor Open,” bringing the total raised by the experience to $40,500. These items, along with over 200 additional lots up for grabs in the silent and live auctions, brought the event’s fundraising total to a whopping $1.1 million. It was an impressive victory in the fight against cancer and contributes to the $26 million that l’Eté du Vin has raised since it began 40 years ago.

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Cindee and Michael Gold

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Banking on It Easterseals Tennessee celebrates its Nashvillian of the Year

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areer banker, civic leader and all-around good guy Ron Samuels got the credit he deserved when Easterseals Tennessee named him its Nashvillian of the Year. Family, friends and business heads gathered at the Hilton Nashville Downtown to celebrate with him. Now the vice chairman of Pinnacle Financial Partners, Ron has been making an impact since he moved here in 1975.

He’s received numerous professional honors, and his contributions to nonprofits and the city have focused on K-12 education, economic development, athletics and music. It’s no wonder past recipients of the award chose to recognize him this year!

Following the lively cocktail hour, Eric Mathers-Burks, an Easterseals Tennessee young adult member, played the piano and dulcimer during dinner.

Emcee Neil Orne kept the program running smoothly as Ben Johns, the 2019 Youth Camp Representative, shared his summer experience at Camp Widjiwagan and Lawrence Watson, a past Nashvillian of the Year, received the Buddy Killen Memorial Volunteer Service Award for being a dedicated supporter and volunteer for more than 30 years.

The highlight of the evening is always the tribute video, which is filled with both funny and touching remarks from the honoree’s friends. Kix Brooks’ opening tale that Ron was good at playing golf “for his age” was the first of several such anecdotes. Andrea Conte, Mike Mahaffey and Rob McCabe were among those who contributed accolades. The video ended with loving comments from Ron’s family — wife Lynn, son Cooper, daughter Whitney Musser, and grandsons Hunter and Walker.

Ron’s legacy is a passion for public service and serves as an example of how to make our city a better place. With proceeds from this event, Easterseals Tennessee will continue to provide exceptional services, such as the camps, to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their community.

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Model Behavior For 15 years, our annual Model Behavior issue has celebrated Nashville’s diverse charitable organizations and the men and women who serve them. Every fall, we pull these volunteers from behind the scenes and place them in the spotlight to honor their tireless devotion to local nonprofits. This year, we received a record number of nominations for female philanthropists who represent a varied array of causes and needs, including — for the first time ever — two women who were nominated by two separate organizations each for their commitment. Our 2019 honorees — 10 women representing 12 causes — are beautiful inside and out and remind us all of the benefits and importance of giving back to those in need.

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YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

DarKenya Waller DarKenya Waller’s commitment to the YWCA — and women and children in need — is both a personal and a professional one. As an attorney and the executive director of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, DarKenya’s initial involvement with the YWCA began on a professional level. As a lawyer, she has worked tirelessly to represent women and children escaping domestic violence who have ended up in the YWCA’s shelters, but it didn’t take long for her to begin partnering with the organization in a volunteer capacity as well.

“I took pleasure in seeing many of our mutual clients grow and flourish after the legal representation I was able to provide and the services the YWCA was able to offer,” she says. As a result, she joined the YWCA’s board, where she continues to serve as a member.

And although DarKenya is providing a vital service to survivors of abuse, she has received as much as she has given. “My involvement with the organization has taught me to be fearless,” she says. “The strength and determination of the women and children I represented put everything into perspective. Many overcame insurmountable odds to attain the level of safety and independence they were able to achieve. It is no small task to uproot your children with only meager resources with the hope that whatever else is out there is better than the abuse they endured.” nfocusnashville.com

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Nashville Humane Association is committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation and promoting the humane treatment of animals.

Laura Chavarria Laura Chavarria has only been the executive director of the Nashville Humane Association for a year and a half, but she’s already had a big impact both inside and outside its walls. And although the nonprofit is technically committed to serving Davidson County, under Laura’s leadership, the organization’s reach stretches far beyond county lines.

“Nashville Humane is one of the oldest nonprofits in Nashville, and we have the ability to impact both two-legged and four-legged friends regionally, state-wide, and across the country,” she says.

Working alongside a staff of 32, a board of 30, and hundreds of volunteers and fosters, Laura has used her position to support the efforts of other animal welfare organizations near and far. She led her staff in a two-day service project doing building repairs at the Cheatham County Animal Control, and she recently created the Middle Tennessee Shelter Director Coalition comprised of 15 local animal shelter directors. Additionally, the NHA’s already impressive numbers were way up in 2018. The nonprofit achieved a 99 percent save rate (an all-time record), placed 3,334 pets in homes and launched a new foster program that provided fostering to over 500 animals. Last year also saw a greater commitment to the organization’s transport program, which allows the NHA to rescue at-risk or displaced animals from puppy mills, medical testing facilities and natural disasters. In 2018, more than 1,200 animals were rescued.

“This organization has taught me that it takes a village to make a difference,” Laura says. Fortunately, this village has an incredibly capable and passionate leader at the helm. nfocusnashville.com

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The Sexual Assault Center — the only nonprofit in Middle Tennessee that exclusively serves sexual abuse victims — provides therapy, advocate services, prevention programs and sexual assault forensic exams to rape victims in the SAFE Clinic.

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Tracy Kornet Five years ago, Tracy Kornet had barely finished unpacking moving boxes when she learned about the Sexual Assault Center. Today, she has been a volunteer there almost as long as she’s been a news anchor at WSMV-TV. She joined the board in 2015 and has served in various capacities—currently as secretary.

“My involvement with SAC is the most meaningful work I’ve ever done, giving great purpose to my day job,” says Tracy, explaining how she uses her unique platform to educate and inform viewers. She’s produced and reported segments about the nonprofit, including one on the SAFE Clinic, the first stand-alone forensic rape exam clinic in Nashville. For her, it is a privilege to “counter the horrific stories of abuse we report nightly with positive solutions and ways to help victims, making our community safer along the way.”

Tracy points out that after 40 years, SAC remains the only place in Middle Tennessee dedicated solely to victims of sexual assault and was uniquely prepared to manage the increased number of calls and clients in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Always a passionate supporter, Tracy will again emcee at Mad Hatter, the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 21, at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel.

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The Next Door provides a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery.

Betty Dickens The Next Door is on track to offer services to more than 1,600 Middle Tennessee women in crisis this year. Fifteen years ago, it opened to meet the needs of transitional housing and support for female ex-offenders, and programs have since expanded to include those impacted by addiction, mental illness and trauma. The organization’s excellence in providing evidence-based programming is empowering clients for lifetime recovery.

“What a blessing it has been in my life to be a very small part of TND’s effort to bring hope and healing to women in crisis!” Betty Dickens says. Actually, her role in its success has been anything but small. She is a founder of the nonprofit and longtime board member, ardently focused on fundraising efforts like annual giving and the inspiring fall luncheon. She and her husband, Marty, even host events in their home for the board, staff and community. Recently, they welcomed a group to hear Sam Quinones, who authored a book about the opioid crisis. At TND, 85 percent of the women are caught in the widespread epidemic. Betty is always there to help because she knows no other organization is as effective in addressing their needs, as well as those of their families, as The Next Door.

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JDRF is the leading organization funding Type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.

They are improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

Jaimie Robinson “Often a family doesn’t have [Type 1 diabetes] in its history, and you tend to feel alone,” recalls Jaimie Robinson about the day her daughter Taylor received the diagnosis— April 8, 2012. That’s when she became involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Boston chapter. She’s remained active in local chapters through moves to Tampa and to Nashville in 2014, when her husband, Jon, accepted a job with the Tennessee Titans, where he is currently executive vice president and general manager.

In each city, Jaimie gladly took on bigger volunteer roles—raising money and helping T1D families. Here, she sits on the board and chaired the auction committee for the 2017 Promise Gala, JDRF’s signature fundraiser. Her biggest accomplishment by far was as 2018 gala co-chair with Jon. The record-breaking event at Nissan Stadium raised a staggering $1.825 million!

Jaimie is grateful to the JDRF community for the help it’s given her and Taylor and for the strength they have to help others who struggle with the disease. “When someone is newly diagnosed, I say ‘welcome to the family.’ You don’t always want to be in this type of family, but that’s what JDRF is to us: family.” It’s reassuring to know passionate volunteers like Jaimie are here to help.

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Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary

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Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary’s mission is environmental education, restoration of native flora and fauna, and conservation and protection of natural resources, while spreading an appreciation and enjoyment of nature.

Llew Ann King When Llew Ann King tells you an interesting tidbit about Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, rest assured it’s true. For more than 20 years, she’s actively volunteered at the preserve, watching it go from farmland to flourishing wildlife sanctuary and grow to 300 acres of protected green space.

A longtime board member with a knack for recruiting donors, Llew Ann’s work at Owl’s Hill has run the gamut from caring for the gardens to co-chairing the first and second Dinner in the Forest, the nonprofit’s first-ever fundraiser. She was inspired to earn her Tennessee Naturalist certification and gained a deeper appreciation for the importance of Owl’s Hill’s conservation, preservation and education efforts. Visiting school children get an insightful lesson on the wonders of nature when Llew Ann is leading their hikes.

As one who’s always been drawn to the outdoors, Llew Ann values how “Owl’s Hill embraces and protects the essence of Middle Tennessee’s natural environment and presents it in a way that engages the first-time visitor or longtime volunteer.” As the region continues to grow, Owl’s Hill will provide outdoor experiences for new and old residents of all ages and for generations to come, thanks to volunteers like Llew Ann.

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Oz Arts supports the creation, development and presentation of significant performing and visual art works by leading artists whose contribution influences the advancement of their field.

Nashville Symphony The Nashville Symphony inspires, entertains and educates through excellence in musical performance.

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Laurie Seabury One thing is certain: Laurie Seabury loves the arts — classical and contemporary. Both the Nashville Symphony and Oz Arts Nashville nominated her for Model Behavior. With her last child in college, she’s generously devoted her time, energy and resources to these two beloved nonprofits. “Also,” she admits, “being busy helps me stay out of trouble.”

Laurie and her husband, Jim, have been patrons of the Nashville Symphony for more than 30 years, but lately she’s taken a more hands-on approach. She co-chaired the 2018 Symphony Ball with Katie Crumbo and raised a record amount. Planning the white-tie gala gave her a new appreciation for the nonprofit’s leadership and musicians, and she feels fortunate to call the hardworking staff her friends.

As for Oz Arts, Laurie has known the Ozgener family for years and endorsed their concept for the city’s first contemporary arts center from the start. A current board member, she’s worked on its two major fundraisers: CigArt and Conversations at Oz. Her definition of “art” and understanding of it has expanded considerably, and she’s grateful to Oz Arts for presenting multiple disciplines for all people to enjoy.

Laurie’s learned a lot about the Nashville Symphony and Oz Arts in the past few years — the organizations’ histories, the people who paved the way for success and those who keep them going. Now she’s ready and willing to share her knowledge and passion with the next generation of supporters.

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Thistle Farms Thistle Farms is dedicated to helping women survivors heal from trafficking, prostitution and addiction by providing housing, meaningful work and lifelong support. Thistle Farms believes love is the most powerful force in the world.

Boys & Girls Clubs The Boys & Girls Clubs’ mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

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Sherri Neal “The kids. It’s those amazing children that make me want to serve,” says Sherri Neal. She’s been on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs for more than seven years, and seeing the impact the organization has on Nashville’s younger citizens only fuels her involvement. “Being a board member has taught me that young people benefit from our involvement in their lives. The more we care, the more we support, the more we mentor, the more we will see an impact in our community.”

But it’s not just the youth of Nashville that Sherri so diligently serves — she’s also an active supporter of Thistle Farms, where she volunteers on the board and the HR Task Force and, really, wherever Thistle Farms can use her. “These women have inspired me — to want to do better, give more and work harder. I can’t find enough ways to give to Thistle Farms,” Sherri says. Working with the organization has convinced her that love is truly the most powerful force in the world, and she says seeing that love at work in the lives of Thistle Farms’ women has taught her to “walk the talk.”

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The Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care. The Saint Thomas Health Foundation serves the people and system needs throughout Middle Tennessee. They embrace the mission of healing and service to those who are struggling as their fundamental purpose.

Connie Bradley Connie Bradley can’t remember a time when Saint Thomas Health wasn’t her family’s hospital of choice. She’s always been impressed by the commitment of the doctors and nurses to caring for patients. “In fact,” she says, “my father received his care at Saint Thomas, and I credit the physicians and nurses for keeping him alive 10 years longer than we all expected.”

In 2002, she was invited to join the Board of Directors of the Saint Thomas Health Foundation, and that opportunity gave her the chance to give back to the hospital she had grown so fond of. Since joining the board, she has been a proponent for raising funds within the foundation and has helped connect those funds directly to needs, like when she held an event to raise money for the latest digital technology for breast cancer screenings. She was also an active part of launching the Rock the Cradle fundraiser in 2010, which helps fund the Beaman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to support premature babies and their families.

Through the years, Connie has continued to support the Saint Thomas Health mission. “It is a wonderful and deserving organization to support,” she says. “They do so much good in our community and have a much bigger mission than people realize.”

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The Adventure Science Center exists to change lives through extraordinary experiences in science and innovation.

Rankin McGugin As a neuroscientist at Vanderbilt and the mother of four children under the age of 6, it’s a wonder that Rankin McGugin has time for anything extra, but her busy personal and professional life hasn’t kept her from volunteering. For 12 years, she’s been an ardent supporter of the Adventure Science Center. She officially joined the Board of Trustees in 2015, and she has co-chaired the museum’s signature fundraiser, Mad Bash, for the past three years. Rankin’s involvement with the organization is a natural fit, at first because of her career in the sciences and later because of her role as a mother.

“Having children and considering the education they would get in Nashville inspired me to become more involved with the Adventure Science Center,” she says. “I saw the ASC as an incredible resource to science education in Tennessee, one with great history yet much room for advancement. For as long as I can remember, science has been a huge part of my life, and I believe strongly in the importance of an early introduction into the mysteries of the mind, the universe and technology. The ASC is a place where children (of all ages!) learn through play — a mother’s dream!”

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Leading By Example Get to know the panelists from our Most Powerful Women luncheon

On Sept. 18, we’re teaming up with our friends at the Nashville Post to co-host the Most Powerful Women luncheon. Launched in 2011, the event brings together rising stars and established female leaders in our community to share their stories of growth and success. Our all-star panel this year includes five of the city’s most fearless and inspiring leaders. And although their careers and skill sets vary wildly, one thing unites all of these women: their dedication to serving others. We chatted with the 2019 panelists about their commitment to philanthropy, why nonprofit involvement matters and their advice for others.

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Jane macleod

Founding Partner and President, Morph Hospitality

President and CEO, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

What is your current involvement with nonprofits? I say yes to everything! I am lucky to be in a position that affords me to say yes.

I do a lot of work with nonprofits — I’m very active in March of Dimes and also work with the American Cancer Society and The Nashville Food Project.

What is your current involvement with other nonprofits? As the CEO of a nonprofit, my current involvement is primarily a collaborative one as I am continuously seeking synergistic opportunities to work with both cultural and social service organizations. We have relationships with close to 50 partner groups and nonprofits, regularly collaborating with the Frist Art Museum and currently formalizing new partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, W.O. Smith Music School and Governor’s Books from Birth, to name a few. I have also volunteered for four years as a director-at-large for the American Public Gardens Association and two years on the Board of the Antiques & Garden Show.

How do you choose the causes and organizations you give your time to? A lot of the times, these are causes that I have a personal connection to via experiences I have personally gone through or experiences that people close to me have gone through.

How has your volunteer work with nonprofits benefited your professional life? My volunteer work with nonprofits has enriched me as a person, and they have been the foundation for enriching my professional life as well.

What is the biggest benefit of serving the community via nonprofit involvement? I strongly believe that a rising tide raises all ships.

It is each and every person’s responsibility to work towards making their community and their home a better place.

Who was an important mentor and what’s the most lasting tenet that person left you?

My most important mentor happens to be my husband and business partner — Vivek Deora.

The best advice he’s given me that has stuck around on a daily basis is: “Make sure that success doesn’t happen in isolation.” We succeed as a team and as an organization. That’s how we build ourselves to be stronger people.

How and when did your involvement with nonprofits begin? And what advice would you give to someone looking to get seriously involved for the first time? For as far back as I can remember, even in India, I’ve always been involved with nonprofit organizations. The biggest advice I would give is [that] it’s OK to take small steps. You really don’t need to start off by doing something big. Dip your toes in the water before jumping in the water and learning how to swim.

What should someone consider when choosing causes and organizations to give time to?

I think one needs to consider how truly passionate they are about the mission of the organization and if they have the desire to commit their time and energy to be actively involved.

What qualities does your nonprofit look for in a volunteer? Passion for our mission and a commitment of time and resources.

How can volunteer work with a nonprofit benefit one’s professional life? Volunteering with a nonprofit offers many opportunities for building new relationships and discovering business synergies as well as the chance to learn a new skill that could better prepare you for advancement or even lead to a change in careers.

What is the biggest benefit of serving the community via nonprofit involvement? Making an impact on your community by advancing the mission or cause of an organization that supports that community.

What advice would you give to someone looking to get seriously involved in a nonprofit for the first time? My advice to someone looking to get seriously involved in a nonprofit is, first, reflect upon what cause or mission you feel truly strong about and what you think you could bring to the organization. Then I would recommend visiting with the institution’s CEO and board chair to fully understand their goals and how you could specifically support those goals.

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Carol Yochem

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President and CEO, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee

President, First Tennessee Bank, Middle Tennessee Region

What is your current involvement with nonprofits? I just finished my first year on the Board of Directors for Thistle Farms, where I also work on the HR Task Force. I am in my fifth year on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity for Greater Nashville, where I also serve on the Administration Committee. Finally, last year I co-founded Advancing Women in Nashville (AWIN) with Amanda Weeks-Geveden.

What should someone consider when choosing causes and organizations to give time to?

The number one consideration for an individual to make before choosing a cause to give time to is to make sure that the organization is in line with your values and beliefs. For example, my sister and I grew up loving and playing classical music. When I was offered the opportunity to serve on the Symphony Board, I took it. Do not pick an organization based on prestige. You must truly have a passion for the mission.

How do you choose the causes and organizations you give your time to? I become involved in organizations that interest me personally and whose mission and philosophy I believe in. And I want to make sure I can make a difference, which means my skills and experience are in alignment with the organization’s needs.

How do you choose the causes and organizations you give your time to? I love nonprofits with ministries that change lives permanently.

One-time encounters are often necessary, but both Habitat and Thistle Farms offer long-term change. Habitat puts its homeowners through hours of financial instruction so that they are prepared (more than most people!) for homeownership. Often, they are the first homeowners in their families, but their children grow up knowing the path to homeownership. It helps to break the cycle of poverty many folks find themselves in. Thistle Farms takes women who have been subjected to abuse from others, and then abuse themselves with drugs, alcohol and prostitution, and gives them a place to live while they heal and a job so they can become self-sufficient. Those who graduate from the program are changed — and go on to help others change.

How has your volunteer work with nonprofits benefited your professional life? In numerous ways, but if I had not volunteered to co-chair Wine Women & Shoes with Amanda Weeks-Geveden, then we would never have met. If we had not met, we would never have started AWIN! What is the biggest benefit of serving the community via nonprofit involvement? It feeds my soul. what advice would you give to someone looking to get seriously involved in a nonprofit for the first time? My advice is to make sure it is something that you are passionate about.

Then, look for opportunities to volunteer on a committee or on a project where your skill set is helpful. If for some reason it is not a good fit — keep trying. You will find the perfect marriage of passion and skill somewhere.

What qualities does your nonprofit look for in a volunteer? YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee looks for individuals who are missiondriven. They must fully support our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. While we appreciate the dedicated individuals who can give generously of their finances and relationships, we are looking for partners to give of their time and talents.

How can volunteer work with a nonprofit benefit one’s professional life? Some of the greatest personal and professional relationships I have stemmed from my service to area nonprofits. People recognize true commitment and dependability when they see you in a nonpaid role and doing hands-on work with a nonprofit.

That volunteerism has a secondary positive effect on your business life.

What is the biggest benefit of serving the community via nonprofit involvement? If you support the neediest in your community, the whole community is better. Serving a nonprofit helps lift the community. Unfortunately, many people who are doing well at the top don’t remember they didn’t get there on their own. It is imperative that community leaders support those less fortunate because these individuals must become more resilient members of the community, and if they are strong and supported, they can flourish.

How has your volunteer work with nonprofits benefited your professional life? Being involved and helping nonprofits achieve and make progress towards their missions is very satisfying. The interesting thing about the business and nonprofit community is that there is a lot of overlap, with many business professionals serving on nonprofit boards. It creates a collaborative and congenial environment that benefits all who are actively engaged.

What is the biggest benefit of serving the community via nonprofit involvement? Businesses are only as strong as the communities in which they operate. First Tennessee has been significantly engaged either through our employees’ volunteer efforts or the bank’s financial sponsorship of many of the nonprofits and community-based organizations in Middle Tennessee. One of the strengths of Nashville and Middle Tennessee is the collaborative spirit in which business, nonprofits and government come together to make our community better for the future. When our community is strong and healthy, all groups are positioned to succeed.

How and when did your involvement with nonprofits begin? And what advice would you give to someone looking to get seriously involved for the first time? One of my earliest nonprofit involvements was serving on the board at Cheekwood in the early 2000s. My advice to someone wanting to get involved for the first time is you must have an interest in the mission of the organization, a willingness to be engaged and to devote the time to do a good job, and have the skills, experience and/or influence that aligns with what the nonprofit needs to move forward.

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ArtS AND GAllerieS

Congratulations to Llew Ann King for being chosen as an

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Mamma Mia With ABBA tunes galore, Studio Tenn kicks off its season with the story of a young woman’s quest to find her birth father in a heartwarming tale of love and friendship.

Through Sept. 8. Tickets $30-85. The Factory at Franklin Jamison Theater, 230 Franklin Road, 615-541-8200, studiotenn.com.

Jodi Hays: Tend In her latest collection, Nashville local and prolific painter Jodi Hays uses textiles often associated with warmth and domesticity, cutting them into strips and incorporating them into canvas, to create pieces that examine what it means to care for art. Through Sept. 7. Gratis. Red Arrow Gallery, 919

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Monsters & Myths: Surrealism and War in the 1930s and 1940s

Dear Evan Hansen Evan Hansen’s world is about to change through “a letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have” in this highly acclaimed Broadway musical. Sept.

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Works from surrealist painters — including Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst and Pablo Picasso — explore the physical and psychological traumas associated with the rise of Hitler, the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Through Sept.

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The Music of Tom Petty With the Nashville Symphony

Paul Vasterling leads the Nashville Ballet in the classic tale of forbidden love and passion, complete with impressive costumes and gripping fight scenes that make this a mustsee performance. Sept. 20-22. Tickets $35-98. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall,

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Sing along to hits from rock icon Tom Petty like “American Girl” and “Free Fallin’ ” in an unforgettable concert with the Nashville Symphony that honors more than three decades of classics. Sept. 7. Tickets $35-70.

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High Style Hanging from the 20-foot ceilings are acoustic panels that buffer the sound so patrons can talk without having to shout across the table, even on busy nights.

“So many restaurants are so loud,” says co-owner Andrew. “They cultivate that raucous cacophony. You can’t relax in that. It can’t possibly be restorative and that’s the whole idea of hospitality in restaurants.” Custom walnut paneling frames the Zenlike space. Concrete Italian pendant lights are suspended above a couple dozen tables paired with curved-back walnut chairs arranged on herringbone wood floors.

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When most preteens misbehave or make a bad grade in school, they might be grounded or lose computer privileges, but 12-year-old Andrew Fawaz, whose family owns Kalamatas and Epice restaurants, was told to hit the “dish pit.”

Now more than a decade later, Andrew, who most recently served as marketing director for Epice, is one of the owners of Santo, an upscale Mediterranean eatery in the new Vertis Green Hills, just down the street from where he first washed dishes.

“People come in and they say, ‘I remember when you were just a kid, and here you are — you’re opening a restaurant with a really good group of guys,’ ” says Andrew. “I just think it’s about creating community and taking care of people.

For me, this is what I know. I know it well because I’ve been in it so long.”

While he oversees the financial aspects of the business, Andrew is — not surprisingly — involved in every facet of the restaurant. That philosophy extends to executive chef Jason Heiman and General Manager Dos Posey as well as to co-owners Bradley Ryan and Gabe Reyes.

“It’s not uncommon to come in here on a busy night and see every single one of us bussing tables, running food, opening wine for the guests, doing wine service,” says Gabe. “We’re all hands-on. And that’s what keeps our operations going really smoothly.”

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While there’s a Greek influence, don’t expect gyros or falafel sandwiches. “I’ve always looked at it as the entire coast of the Mediterranean,” chef Jason explains. “From Portugal to Lebanon, back around to Algiers. It’s North Africa; it’s Southern Europe.” Santo, which means healthy and happy in Latin, offers lunch entrées including Moroccan chicken and mussels with frites while the dinner menu walks more on the wild side, featuring roasted quail wrapped in pancetta and grape leaves.

The design, by local architect Patrick Avice du Buisson, who also created a signature look for Epice, is minimal and intentional, evidenced by the strategically placed sound-dampening panels. Even down to the place settings, there is a definite “less is more” aesthetic, says co-owner Gabe. “I’ve heard Andrew’s father [and unofficial advisor Maher Fawaz] say a lot of times that people want to bring artwork or display things and Maher will usually come back with, ‘Keep it very clean, very minimal.

The food and the people are the art.’ ”

In a time when workout wear doubles as streetwear, Santo has something not often seen: a dress code. Lunch attire is “smart casual” and dinner attire is “dressy casual.”

While a coat and tie are not required, shorts, tank tops and flip-flops are not allowed. Coowner Gabe admits they’ve gotten a little pushback because of the casualness of Nashville, “which we all love.” But he says the hope is to elevate the dining experience for patrons.

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Buon Appetito What’s cooking at Trattoria Il Mulino and Giovanni Ristorante

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Performers aren’t the only ones who need a hearty meal before the big event. So even if you’re not lacing up skates for an evening on the ice at Bridgestone Arena or tuning your instrument before a concerto, treat yourself to a bountiful feast of Italian delights at Trattoria Il Mulino, the sister restaurant of the New York-based Il Mulino nameplate. Located inside the Hilton Nashville Downtown, conveniently between the Preds and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Trattoria Il Mulino promises a casualchic experience based on the culinary traditions of Abruzzo, a coastal stretch along the Adriatic Sea, about mid-calf on the map of the Italian boot.

The alfresco tradition is alive and well at Il Mulino, where almost a third of the seating is outside. Meanwhile, the airy interior is anchored by a central bar and open kitchen with a floor-to-ceiling wine cooler and wood-fired pizza oven with gluten-free crusts available.

At lunch, choose between two- and three-course prix fixe meals, with options including gnocchi, ravioli, spaghetti with meatballs, panzanella, panini, and a caprese burger piled with arugula, tomato and mozzarella.

Dinner opens with antipasti including watermelon and frisée with balsamic reduction, carpaccio, grilled octopus and mussels, wanders through favorites of the original Greenwich Village location — including porcini ravioli with Champagne-truffle cream and freshly made pappardelle with lobster-brandy cream sauce — and continues on a steakhouse-worthy tour of grilled meats, chicken Parmesan and veal marsala.

If you’re headed to the rink or to the Schermerhorn for a show, be sure to dine with plenty of time for dessert, because you won’t want to miss selections such as limoncello tiramisu or semolina tart with berries and roasted basil. Then walk across the street and slip into your seat to see the symphony, the Preds or an artist at the Ryman for a nightcap of Nashville-style entertainment.

When the esteemed Midtown Manhattan nameplate relocated to a Tuscan villainspired address in Midtown Nashville in 2008, restaurateur Giovanni Francescotti was a relative pioneer in the culinary migration that would ultimately make Nashville a world-class dining destination. Debuting with elegant trappings such as a grand spiral staircase and dazzling oversized Murano glass chandelier, Giovanni Ristorante lived up to high culinary expectations for authentic Italian cuisine, with a lunch-dinner-brunch menu of authentic imported cured meats, artisanal pastas, risotto, wood-fired pizzas, lamb, seafood and veal, whose appeal eventually warranted a second location on the fringe of Belle Meade, open for dinner only.

At the original Giovanni Midtown, lunch opens with antipasti, including carpaccio, caprese and calamari, then moves to pasta and risotto, and a secondi course of eggplant parmigiana, veal scaloppine and baked salmon with artichokes.

Dinner is an extravagant affair, paced for lingering wine-laced evenings of multiple courses, starting with salumi, winding through insalata di Cesare, housemade pastas, and dramatic plates such as veal chop, branzino baked in a salt crust, and a 24-ounce steak.

The Midtown restaurant also offers private dining options and an extensive wine list.

Belle Meade delivers more of a casual, cozy, neighborhood dinner, with a slightly abbreviated menu and a family-friendly chicken finger addendum, though breads, pasta and other artisanal items for both restaurants are prepped together for consistency and authenticity.

Catering to the heavy tourist clientele at the Midtown location, Giovanni organizes shuttles to and from hotels to pick up guests for dinner and return them to the downtown nightlife. But there’s nothing keeping locals from hitchhiking with the tourists, so if you’re headed to a show after dinner, ask your server about the schedule, then hop on board the Giovanni trolley to continue your night on the town.

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Rooms AvAilAble Our parents have been divorced for 20 years, and they still don’t get along to say the least. Since my father was having an affair at the time, it was an ugly situation. He remarried, as did our mother, but he’s now widowed. My brother and I have been doing our best to try to calm the animosity between the two of them. Now they’re both in their 80s, and it turns out that our father and our mother and her husband are looking at apartments at the same assisted-living facility. Of course, they all know what’s going on. My brother says he’s sure it’s just another act of vengeance. I’d like to avoid agony for everybody, including me, but it looks like a duel to the death. How do we stop it before any papers are signed? —Anonymous, Hillwood Who are the children here? You and your brother have plenty of practice playing referee on the parental playground. Your mother and father appear to have finetuned their skills in making your life — and their lives — miserable.

For years, their friends, when they were putting together a party for cocktails, bridge or tailgating, have had a choice between the two of them. You seem to love, or at least like, both of them, so you haven’t had that choice (or you haven’t made it). In your family, Thanksgivings were probably a puzzle to put together.

That situation is unlikely to change on new turf.

You and your brother can check out the floor plan of the place and see where the two — or three — of them will be planted. They can arrange for different schedules for the dining room or separate canasta games. They can sit on separate sides of the room on movie night. I bet the management has seen this problem before.

But now your parents have chosen to step into a different world where they’ll have to learn how to behave. Otherwise, they may find themselves frozen out on canasta night. Now is the time to sit down with the three of them — before the moving vans arrive — and lay down your own rules.

You and your brother can take turns parent-sitting, but that’s as far as your cradling needs to go. If they keep making trouble, send them to their corners, as far apart as possible. It’s time for them to play among themselves.

AppendAges My girlfriend has great legs, except they’re tan all the time. She uses a cream to keep them brown because she’s afraid of the sun, so she stays away from the pool. They look good during the summer, but the rest of the year, especially in the fall, she isn’t fooling anybody. I need her to stop. What do I say?

—Anonymous, Brentwood They’re her gorgeous legs. When you try to talk to her about their out-of-season brownness, you may feel a little unsteady on your own — as you should.

Praise her pale flesh if you will, but I bet she won’t be flattered. You’ll be the one who gets burned. If she’s smart, she’ll leave you in the shade.

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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.

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Cooks in the Kitchen An inside look at the work of The Nashville Food Project As prosperous as our city is, hunger remains a serious problem for a substantial number of Nashvillians, with one in six residents facing hunger or food insecurity. Tallu Schuyler Quinn founded The Nashville Food Project on the belief that all people should have access to the food they want and need. The organization is guided by the mission “to bring people together to grow, cook and share nourishing food, with the goal of creating community and alleviating hunger.”

The nonprofit employs a creative and resourceful approach by taking recovered and donated food along with produce from TNFP gardens to its kitchen where volunteers make nourishing meals that are then delivered and served at partner agencies. The special relationships built among staff, volunteers and recipients make this a very successful program.

After years of churning out meals from a little house at Woodmont Christian Church, TNFP moved to its new headquarters in The Nations.

“Our new space has done so much to help amplify our mission, even in the short time that we’ve been here,” interim chief programs officer Christa Ross Bentley says. “We also have incredible new capacity and equipment for putting out more meals than ever before.” This summer, the number increased to 7,500 meals each week.

The food used for these meals comes from several places. The staff members are experts at rescuing food that would otherwise have been thrown away. Much comes through donation partnerships with local grocers, markets, restaurants and farmers, and sometimes it’s unexpected, like the time a departing meat convention gave enough fresh protein for six months of meals. In 2018 alone, TNFP recovered almost 100,000 pounds of food.

Thousands of pounds of organic produce also come from four production gardens, which are located at TNFP community gardens, where neighbors tend their own vegetables. Growing Together, an in-house initiative, provides additional produce. The collective of farmers arrived as refugees and now make an income by selling the produce they grow at the Richland Park Farmers’ Market every Saturday and their farm stand at the headquarters on Wednesday afternoons. TNFP buys any remaining food.

The new facility has ample storage to hold the food that arrives almost daily. It takes a lot of creativity to plan meals based on what

comes in. “It’s like being on Chopped every day,” says chef director Bianca Morton-Hughes, referring to the show where chefs turn baskets of mystery ingredients into three-course meals. This summer, her mystery ingredient has been kale, and she’s used the abundant green in salads and lasagnas and is even sneaking it into veggie bean burritos that kids absolutely love. Six days a week, volunteers are in the state-of-the-art commercial kitchen preparing and cooking recipes developed by this talented woman. Last year, they made 204,063 meals for more than 5,000 people.

After dishes are cooked in-house, they are loaded onto TNFP food trucks to be delivered and served through one of its meal partners.

Sharing these meals provides healthy nourishment, reduces isolation and builds community at each location. This summer, a new program provides meals for students who ordinarily receive free lunches during the school year. Sweet Peas: Summer Eats for Kids will serve more than 600 children over 35,000 made-from-scratch meals.

Our Nfocus team was so intrigued by this organization that we readily accepted the invitation to join a group at a food prep session. When we arrived, ingredients — including kale — for a stir-fry were already washed and laid out. Our table was overflowing with honeydews, apples and grapes for fruit salad, and we learned that fruit accompanies every meal. We also learned that nothing goes to waste. The peels, stems and ribs from our prep session were bound for compost bins to enrich TNFP gardens that will in turn grow more organic produce. The kitchen was lively as everyone chopped and chattered away. Our two-hour shift flew by and yielded meals for 857 people!

“Volunteers support everything we do here,” Christa says. Making thousands of meals each week is a huge undertaking, and TNFP always needs volunteers of all skill levels in the kitchen. There’s a seat in the food trucks for those who want to deliver, and it’s a great way to meet the people at partner agencies. Volunteers also support the garden program in a big way, and anyone — novice or seasoned pro — is welcome to plant seeds, weed beds and harvest produce. Getting to know other gardeners is an added benefit.

To volunteer or to learn more about how The Nashville Food Project is bringing people together and working to alleviate hunger in our community, visit thenashvillefoodproject.org.

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EAT You’ll feel like Daisy Buchanan at the Bar & Billiards Room, where all the waitresses are in flapper dresses and the bartenders are in suits. Located right off the lobby, the chic lounge is full of leather couches, velvet tufted chairs and fireplaces and serves a hearty selection of elevated pub fare and classic cocktails. Down the hall, Bridgeman’s Chophouse is waiting to wow you with world-class fine dining cuisine, specializing in USDA prime steaks, fresh seafood and an extensive wine list. And if you find your room too cozy to leave, room service is offered all day long.

RELAX Enjoy a beautiful day on the sun deck, or take a dip year-round in the hotel’s indoor pool. (Pro tip: the pool is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, so plan to visit early in the morning or late at night for a quieter, kidfree experience.) The lobby library, with its built-in bookshelves and cozy furniture, is the perfect spot to read a book or play chess.

PLAY Warehouse Row, the former warehouse district turned upscale shopping mall, is a 10-minute walk from the hotel and boasts a handful of chic boutiques and dining options, not to mention a Woodhouse Day Spa. If you’re up for exploring the great outdoors, Chattanooga has no shortage of opportunities for nature lovers. The Rock City Gardens are an inspiring way to spend a clear day, or head indoors to spelunk through caves and take in the marvel of Ruby Falls.

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Stepping into The Read House hotel feels like a journey back in time, but the only travel required is a quick twohour drive to Chattanooga. The historic hotel, which dates back to 1872, harkens to the past in a recent $27 million renovation that has transformed the property from top to bottom in glamorous Gatsby style. Drawing inspiration from a renovation that took place in the mid-1920s, The Read House’s new look is full of jaw-dropping opulence and beauty, marked by crystal chandeliers, marble floors, polished Russian walnut finishes and Art Deco design elements.

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, the hotel is in a walkable neighborhood full of great dining and entertainment options and is only a short drive from some of the area’s most popular attractions. An easy weekend trip from Nashville, the city is perfect for a family-friendly adventure or a relaxing getaway for adults.

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September 2019 02 What: The Franklin Classic

For: Mercy Community Healthcare When: Mon., Sept. 2, 6:15 a.m.

Where: Franklin Public Square Tariff: $25-60 per person, $15 per child 9 and under Info: mercytn.org

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What: Periscope Pitch For: Arts & Business Council When: Wed., Sept. 4, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Oz Arts Nashville Tariff: $20 per person Info: abcnashville.org What: Let’s Talk Nashville

04 For: T.J. Martell Foundation When: Wed., Sept. 4, 6 p.m.

Where: Hutton Hotel Tariff: $250 per person Info: tjmartell.org

05 What: Fall Author Luncheon

For: Assistance League of Nashville When: Thurs., Sept. 5, 11 a.m.

Where: Richland Country Club Party note: Featuring Mary Laura Philpott Tariff: $135 per person Info: assistanceleague.org/ nashville

When: Sat., Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Cheekwood Tariff: $60 per person Info: herbsocietynashville.org What: Cumberland River 07 Dragon Boat Festival For: Cumberland River Compact When: Sat., Sept. 7, 10 a.m.

Where: East Bank Landing Info: dragonboatnashville.com What: Chukkers for Charity 07 For: Rochelle Center and Saddle Up When: Sat., Sept. 7, 2 p.m.

Where: Riverview Farm Party note: Downton Abbey themed attire encouraged Tariff: $175 per patron, $300400 per cabana, $20 per person Info: chukkersforcharity.net

What: Hummingbird Happy Hour For: Friends of Warner Parks When: Thurs., Sept. 5, 6 p.m.

Where: Warner Park Nature Center Tariff: $75 per person Info: warnerparks.org

05 What: Nightfall at the Hall For: Country Music Hall of Fame When: Thurs., Sept. 5, 6 p.m.

Where: Country Music Hall of Fame Party note: Performance by Devin Dawson Tariff: Gratis per Troubadour member Info: countrymusichalloffame.org 07 What: Herb Day

For: Herb Society of Nashville

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For: The District When: Sat., Sept. 7, 3 p.m.

Where: Riverfront Park Tariff: $85 per VIP, $25-59 per person Info: wineontherivernashville.com

For: University School of Nashville When: Wed., Sept. 11, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Angie and Chris Howard Party note: White attire suggested Info: artclectic.org

Kick-Off For: Cheekwood and ECON When: Wed., Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Cliff Lawn Info: antiquesandgardenshow.com

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Where: Home of Patti and Brian Smallwood Tariff: $250 per patron Info: sacenter.org

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For: The Theater Bug When: Thurs., Sept. 12, 6 p.m.

Where: Noah Liff Opera Center Co-chairs: Kortney Wilson and Justin McIntosh Tariff: $150 per person Info: thetheaterbug.org

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Luncheon For: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt When: Tues., Sept. 10, 11 a.m.

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Where: Centennial Park Tariff: $5 per person, gratis per child 12 and under Info: nashvillehumane.org What: Fall for Cheekwood

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When: Sun., Sept. 15, 4 p.m.

Where: Cheekwood Co-chairs: Sarah Bartholomew, Anne Taylor and Margaret Thompson Tariff: $500-2,500 per patron, $250-600 per family, $125-150 per person Info: cheekwood.org

11 What: Antiques & Garden Show

08 What: Petey’s Preds Party

For: Nashville Predators Foundation When: Sun., Sept. 8, 5 p.m.

Where: Bridgestone Arena Party note: Featuring comedian Dusty Slay Tariff: $100 per person Info: nhl.com/predators

What: CigArt For: Oz Arts Nashville When: Wed., Sept. 11, 6 p.m.

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What: Women of Hope For: Hope Clinic for Women When: Sept. 17-22 Where: Locations across greater Nashville Tariff: $50-75 per person Info: hopeclinicforwomen.org

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Committee Kick-Off For: Cheekwood When: Tues., Sept. 17, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Carolyn and Steve Taylor Info: swanball.com

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Luncheon For: Our Model Behavior nonprofits When: Wed., Sept. 18, 11 a.m.

Where: JW Marriott Party note: Featuring Maneet Chauhan, Jane MacLeod, Mekesha Montgomery, Sharon Roberson and Carol Yochem Tariff: $65 per person, $585 per table for 10 Info: nashvillemostpowerful women.com

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For: Nashville Ballet When: Wed., Sept. 18, 4 p.m.

Where: Home of Katie and Kevin Crumbo Info: nashvilleballet.com

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For: Friends of Warner Parks When: Thurs., Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Home of Elizabeth and Mark McDonald Info: warnerparks.org

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What: Sunset Safari For: Nashville Zoo When: Thurs., Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Nashville Zoo Co-chairs: Allison DeMarcus, Julie Dretler, Karly Hart and Jennie Garth Lowe Party note: Early entry at 5:30 p.m. for benefactors Tariff: $1,000 per benefactor, $250 per patron, $150 per person Info: nashvillezoo.org

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Wine Festival For: Music City Inc. When: Sept. 20-22 Where: Bicentennial Park and Walk of Fame Park Tariff: $85-525 per person Info: musiccityfoodandwine festival.com

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For: The Pilgrimage Foundation When: Sept. 21-22 Where: Harlinsdale Farm Tariff: $130-2,500 per person Info: pilgrimagefestival.com

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Where: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Co-chairs: Kelley Durham and Melanie Tigrett Tariff: $250 per person Info: sacenter.org

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What: Chic Awearness For: T.J. Martell Foundation When: Mon., Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Analog at the Hutton Hotel Tariff: $300 per patron, $125 per person Info: tjmartell.org What: Girl Scout Luncheon For: Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee When: Tues., Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m.

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