Fitness

Watch Your Back!

Bulky backpacks can be a burden when it's time to go back to school. Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun   These days the term “back-to-school” means more than just returning to the classroom. It’s a reminder that a healthy back is important for students of all ages.   That can be tricky. You don’t have to be the parent of a student to know that kids are hauling enormous backpacks, stuffed to the brim, all day long. Add-on musical instruments, athletic gear and, eventually...

Arts + Culture

Arts Take Center Stage

Ensworth students don’t choose between sports, science, and the stage—they thrive in all three. Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Ensworth School The Ensworth School may be synonymous with impressive academics and championship-caliber athletics, but the excellence doesn’t stop there. Woven into the fabric of the curriculum is an emphasis on the arts – a powerful inclusion that’s directly shaped the lives of many students. We’re not just talking decorated songwriters and professional...

Local Services

A Pup’s Paradise

GoDog West Nashville is Here to Care for Your Canine Pals This Back-To-School Season Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Amy Bollman For many Bellevue residents, back-to-school also means back to a routine. Saying goodbye to the carefree, unscheduled days of summer and returning to the balancing act of school pickups, work, after-school activities, homework, dinner, and everything in between can be overwhelming. Amid the chaos, one thing you don’t have to worry about is your dog because...

Fitness

Adventure Awaits on the Harpeth River

Explore and make memories with Sunshine's Adventures Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Ed Atlas “Exploring, to me, is more than where you go physically,” says Matt “Sunshine” Keller. “It's what capacity you're willing to go [and] how far you're willing to push yourself on an adventure. How far are you able to take yourself?”   For Keller, the Harpeth River is one of the greatest places to explore in Middle Tennessee and one of the best places to make deep connections and lasting...