Life + Culture

Leading Ladies

The women of the Bellevue-Harpeth Chamber of Commerce supporting local businesses Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun Hattie DeWalt ran down to City Limits Cafe one morning because it was Coffee with a Cop day. She loves the Bellevue police officers… they're entrenched in the community the same way she is. Later that week, she learned the guy who owns City Limits had been invited to speak at Harpeth Valley Elementary School about his journey as an immigrant. He was...

Home + Design

Tradition Spins On at Carousel Farm

Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Ed Atlas Although the name appeared on property records more than a half century ago, nobody remembers why it’s called Carousel Farm.   "We didn't name it that, and the previous owners before us didn't either," Brittany Pride says. "It's been on the paperwork since the late '50s, early '60s. If you're standing on the front porch and Google it, it does say you're at Carousel Farm. It recognizes that it's an actual place."   Brittany and her husband...

Event Planning + Services

Iroquois Spring Steeplechase 85th Anniversary

'Rite Of Spring' Through An Equestrian-Anchored, Southern Hospitality Annual Tradition Article by Jennifer Kaufman There’s something about the first Saturday in May that feels quintessentially Nashville — wide-brim hats, polished boots and the thunder of hooves rolling across Percy Warner Park.  On May 9, the Iroquois Steeplechase returns for its 85th anniversary, ushering in another unforgettable “Rite of Spring.” This year, the beloved tradition adds a new layer of energy with the debut of...

Finance + Legal Services

Make it a Plan

When it’s in your heart to give, Charitable Planning can help you give more Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided Americans in general are charitable people, making nearly $600 billion in donations annually. And according to some sources, Nashvillians are among the most generous, donating about five percent of their annual income to charities. That’s more than double the national average.   In some cases, it might be prudent for individuals to establish an orderly process to their...

Arts + Culture

Investing in Nashville’s Next Gen

W.O. Smith’s 50-cent music lessons have shaped generations of musicians. Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Ed Atlas Back in the 1950s, Dr. W.O. Smith arrived in Nashville, a jazz musician who had played with some of the greats throughout his career. His second act was a teaching post at Tennessee State University, and he watched the city of Nashville seemingly split: on one side, you had Music Row cranking out hit after hit, star after star. On the other, there were neighborhoods like...

Home + Design

Making the most of your Home Makeover

Heather Thompson of Fulton Park Designs is helping clients simplify their home remodeling projects. Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by The Girls at Flourish For a homeowner, few things are as invigorating–or exhausting–as a renovation or remodel. But sometimes the toughest part can be deciding which room to tackle first. So, to help us get started, we turned to one of our favorite sources: Heather Thompson of Bellevue-based Fulton Park Designs (FPD). She took a few minutes to talk about some...

Arts + Culture

My Music City Lounge

Where Bourbon City, The Big Easy, and Sin City meet. Article and Photography by Ed Atlas I’ve never cared much for formal dining rooms. Whether it’s with family or guests, typically we hangout and eat in the kitchen. But each of the three different houses I’ve owned have had formal dining rooms. That’s a lot of money for unused space.   Likewise, even though I grew up in Louisville, spent several years in New Orleans, have made Nashville my home since 1998 and love to visit Las Vegas, I’ve...

Home Services

REALTOR® Q&A

Liz Zipperer of Liz + Co and Onward Real Estate shares her insights about Nashville's real estate market. Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Emily Ashby REALTOR® Liz Zipperer is a proven professional with 15 years of real estate experience and $125 million in sales. As Partner and Team Lead of Liz + Co (an affiliate of locally owned Onward Real Estate) she is dialed-in with Nashville’s dynamic real estate market, enabling her to serve clients ranging from first-time buyers shopping for...

Auto + Marine

Through the Eyes of a Child

Eight Decades in and Mike Chilando still sees going-to-work like he’s going-to-the-playground. Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun When he was eight years old, Mike Chilando gathered some supplies from around the house, assembled a shoeshine box and went door-to-door in his West Nashville neighborhood, shining shoes for a quarter. He then took his services to a barber shop. Then another. And another.   That was 70 years ago, and he’s been going strong ever since. After...

Food + Beverage

The Lowdown on Loveless Events

Everything you need to know about event offerings through the Loveless Cafe and the storied history that paved the way. Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Provided The story of the Loveless Cafe may feel like it’s defined by history, but after learning more about how the brand has thoughtfully evolved, it’s abundantly clear that history has come full circle.    What started as Annie and Lon Loveless selling fried chicken and biscuits off their front porch in 1951 at a little...