Food + Beverage

Bone Appétit

Whip up simple, dog-approved snacks to keep your pup happy and cool this summer. Photography by Bonner Morgan As the temps keep climbing and tails won't stop wagging, it's time to treat your pup to something cool and homemade. These two easy recipes are perfect for spoiling your four-legged friend during the dog days of summer. Whether you're whipping up frozen Pupsicles with a crunchy pretzel handle or baking peanut butter-pumpkin treats topped with a sweet drizzle, both recipes are made with...

Education

Best Foot Forward

St. Paul Christian Academy Nurtures Academic Excellence, Leadership, and Faith Article by Kit Garrott In the heart of Green Hills, St. Paul Christian Academy has been a cornerstone of Nashville's educational community for more than fifty years. With a mission rooted in academic excellence, a passion for Christ and leadership development, this independent Christian school now serves more than 420 students from junior kindergarten through sixth grade.  At the helm is Head of School Will Norton...

Life + Culture

Clean Clothes for Kids Can Change Their Lives

Article by Michele Bogle Blake McDaniel, the nonprofit initiative Clean Clothes for Kids founder, shares, "I believe that if everybody picks up a couple of rocks and just walks a little way with them, then that's how you move mountains."   As a former agent, Blake worked with Creative Artists Agency for nearly 25 years. Adept at creating projects with a positive impact, he envisioned and brought his ideas to life while at CAA.   American Anthems was one such project that focused on...

Travel

A Basque Country Adventure

An exploration of how adventure travel invites deeper connection, shared challenges and lasting family memories. Article by Kit Garrott When traveling with family, relaxation is often the main priority. Planning leisurely time spent enjoying each other's company and the place, wherever a group trip may take you. However, on a recent family hiking trip through the Basque Country of Spain and the Pyrenees Mountains, we relaxed, but only after a day outside. We challenged ourselves and each...

Wellness

House Calls

How Josie Horchak is transforming pet care in Nashville with her concierge veterinary practice. Photography by Leslie Parrott For Nashville veterinarian Josie Horchak, everything changed when she pivoted her career from owning two busy clinics—managing employees and juggling care for over 6,000 patients—to running The Concierge Vet , a boutique practice that trades volume for personal connection. "I love being a veterinarian," Horchak says. "I love taking care of animals and building...

Life + Culture

The Heart of the Parks

For the first time in its history, the Swan Ball finds a new home in Warner Parks—and plants seeds of lasting impact. Article and Photography by This summer, one of Nashville's most beloved and iconic events will find itself immersed in the very landscape it seeks to protect. For the first time in its illustrious history, the 2025 Swan Ball, chaired by Melanie Baker and Laura Niewold, will take place in the heart of Edwin Warner Park. Also, for the first time, its proceeds will benefit ...

Entertainment

A New Nashville Landmark

Music City's Newest Venue, The Pinnacle, Takes Center Stage Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Nashville has no shortage of iconic venues, but The Pinnacle is raising the bar for live entertainment in Music City. Located in the heart of downtown, with its striking architecture, skyline views, and a lineup that spans genres and generations, The Pinnacle isn’t just any old venue. From chart-topping artists to up-and-coming acts, this is another feather in the city's musical cap. ...

Real Estate

Form, Function and the Future

A Conversation with Tom Repass of Repass Properties Article and Photography by For Tom Repass, home is more than a place to live—it's a deeply personal reflection of lifestyle, design, and long-term vision. With a childhood shaped by frequent moves and a father who drew house plans, Tom developed an early eye for structure, flow and functionality. Today, as the founder of Repass Properties and a long-time Nashville Realtor specializing in Residential Property Management, he blends that...

Arts + Culture

From Struggle to Strength

In his new book - From Tailspin to Tailwind - Buddy Teaster shares the powerful, purpose-driven story behind Soles4Souls—and the lessons that carried them through Article and Photography by Buddy Teaster did not set out to write a book. As the president and CEO of Soles4Souls (S4S), a nonprofit that turns shoes and clothing into opportunities, he’s used to talking about impact, but a request to give a different kind of presentation planted a seed. “It was an unexpected invitation to make a...

Food + Beverage

Mark Waldo: Built From Scratch

Inside the Rise of Waldo’s Chicken & Beer and the Nashville Leader Who’s Reinventing Fast-Casual, One Tender at a Time Article and Photography by Some people fall into the restaurant business; Mark fell in love with it. "I had always had a job, but I fell in love with the restaurant industry as soon as I started," he says. "Everyone was always cutting up, cracking jokes, and I became addicted to the fast-paced nature of this world. I would walk out of the building every night with my tip out...