Local Services

Stepping Into Gratitude

Heartfelt Thank Yous From Kids Who Walk With Hope, Thanks To Soles4Souls Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided   Heartfelt Thank You Notes From Kids Who Walk With Hope, Thanks to Soles4Souls   A new pair of shoes can be much more than that for a young child. New shoes can inspire confidence and joy. Soles4Souls provides shoes to kids in need every day. Some even share how thankful they are for their new shoes with notes and drawings.   “I really want to thank Mrs. Donna for giving...

Health + Wellness

Give the Gift of Life

Blood Assurance is seeking a different kind of donor this holiday season Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Provided It’s the season of giving, and your to-do list is likely filled with finding the perfect present for a loved one or pledging your end-of-year gift to an organization near and dear. But there’s another way to give to those in need that doesn’t require monetary support or even a large time commitment: Blood Assurance is urgently seeking the community’s support with blood...

Education

Going For The ONE Community

Tennessee Titans ONE Community Strengthens The Team's Bond With The City Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided Nashville will always be Music City but The Tennessee Titans’ arrival more than a quarter of a century ago largely coincided with Nashville’s emergence as a commercial and entertainment hub with a scope far beyond its cultural origins.   The two will always be inextricably intertwined.   One of the ways the leaders of the NFL franchise seek to strengthen that relationship...

Health + Wellness

Senior Living Round Table Discussion

How to choose a senior living community for your loved one Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided We’re entering the season when adult children might notice that their parents aren’t quite as nimble or acute as they were a year ago. It can be stressful when the realization sets in that the time has arrived for your parents to move to a senior living community. While safety and care are always top priorities, these days providers place an emphasis on service, hospitality and amenities...

Home + Design

Welcome to Georgia's House

Bellevue's Olsen Family Is Right At Home With Help From Tucker's House Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun   Georgia’s house is in one of Bellevue’s best neighborhoods, not far from the middle school, the library and the park. She lives there with her mom and dad, Elisabeth and Spencer Olsen, and older sister, Tessa. It’s the kind of visual that comes to mind whenever you think about the quintessential American family in a charming suburban neighborhood.   Like every...

Life + Culture

Blending In

For Television Host Pete Hegseth, Middle Tennessee is the perfect place to raise a family. Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided Pete Hegseth moved to Middle Tennessee to escape the feverish lifestyle of New York City. But, in a house that’s jam-packed with seven children, sometimes he has to wonder.   “I concede that it’s more chaotic, but it’s much more joyful, too,” he says.   Since joining Fox News Channel (FNC) as a contributor in 2014, Hegseth’s role has steadily expanded...

Arts + Culture

Jingle All The Way Down 70

Spectators are invited to Bellevue’s Holidays in the Vue Parade, Debuting December 7 Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun Conversations during brunch with friends often run the gamut between life updates, deep conversations, and walks down memory lane. When Bellevue friends Kristi Gooden, Tammi Schneiderman, Christy Mullen, and Jodi Owens got together one morning in January, the chatter turned toward Bellevue itself – and the opportunity to create a community holiday...

Arts + Culture

Mexican Restaurant Tour

With A Myriad Of Possibilities, Bellevue's Mexican Restaurant Lineup Is Vast And Deep Article and Photography by Ed Atlas Of all the dining options in Bellevue, none are as plentiful as Mexican restaurants. We’ve counted and can confirm, there are a lot of them! From fast food to local chains and one-offs, the lineup is vast and deep.   So, we thought that our annual food issue presented a great opportunity to visit a few and report our findings to you. And as the editor of Bellevue City...

Arts + Culture

Han's Vietnamese Deli

Proudly Presenting Bellevue with the Finest in Southeast Asian Cuisine & Culture Article by Emma Balkenbush | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun If you’ve been looking to expand your food palate, Tommy Nguyen hopes you’ll stop into Han’s Deli located in One Bellevue Place and give his menu a try.   You may even see him creating the items on the menu in real time. The head chef and co-owner says the restaurant specializes in authentic Vietnamese flavors and has an open kitchen where customers can...

Life + Culture

Where to Find Farm Fresh, Local Produce Around Town

CSA Farms are thriving in Nashville Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Provided If your visits to the grocery store are anything like mine, they consist of browsing rows of products with a laundry list of ingredients you can’t pronounce and marketing buzzwords you don’t really understand. Piecing together a simple healthy dinner can sometimes feel daunting, but one nationwide initiative is helping take some of the guesswork out of good decision-making at the grocery store: Community...