Wellness

Now Hear This

Dr. Gina Angley Discovers "Pure Joy" At Nashville’s Hearing & Communication Center Article by Emma Balkenbush | Photography by Sharon Asby If you ever find yourself constantly turning up the TV or asking someone to repeat something they said multiple times, it may be time to see a hearing loss expert. May happens to be the perfect time to schedule the appointment. It’s recognized as Better Speech and Hearing Month to raise awareness of hearing loss.   Dr. Gina Angley and her team at...

April 2024

Wellness

Healing from the Inside Out

Dr. Sommer White gets to the root of complex conditions Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Sharon Asby Sommer White, MD, spent the beginning of her medical career working in a fast-paced emergency department after training in emergency medicine. But, over the years, she grew increasingly frustrated with the “Band-Aid” approach that runs rampant in healthcare today. Patching a wound, prescribing a pill, and sending patients on their way without addressing any root causes is the...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Nashville's Rite Of Spring

The Iroquois Steeplechase marks the beginning of the Mid South's spring and summer social season Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided The Iroquois Steeplechase is Nashville’s Rite of Spring, and will beckon thousands to Bellevue’s Percy Warner Park on the second Saturday in May as it has every year (save for 1945 and 2020) since 1941.   The 83rd renewal falls on May 11, exactly one week after The Kentucky Derby. While it isn’t on the same scale as its famous cousin to the north, if...

April 2024

Wellness

Healthy For Spring And All Year Long

Reimagine Your Seasonal Menus With Fresh & Flavorful Fare Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Sachi Kato Sommer White is more than just a doctor trying to help her patients feel better through integrative and functional medicine at Vitality Medical Center. She’s also passionate about food and is always searching for imaginative, fresh and flavorful fare. She collaborates with chef/photographer Sachi Kato to come up with a variety of original recipes that meet those criteria.   “Sachi and I...

April 2024

Education

Making Bellevue a Better Place

Bellevue Exchange Club focused on child abuse prevention, youth activities, community events and Patriotism Article by Emma Balkenbush | Photography by Sharon Asby Two Tuesdays a month, you can find John Cooper leading a morning meeting for the volunteers of the Bellevue Exchange Club. He starts each meeting by addressing the group of civic-minded members with the same message. “This is the best way to start your day,” he says.   Cooper became the local non-profit’s president in 2023. He...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Going Beyond Banking

Simmons Bank is a fixture in the Bellevue Community. Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Sharon Asby When it comes to banking, it’s helpful to have a well-tenured team. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Simmons Bank’s local location. While it may have changed names during its residency in Bellevue, team members have remained on staff to support the community through mortgages, business loans, and a full suite of banking services.   “The local team has been here a long time,” shares...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

A Wealth of Advice

Financial FAQ with Mariner Wealth Advisors Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Sharon Asby Financial planning and wealth management can be a daunting task, but the financial professionals from Mariner Wealth Advisors' Bellevue office are here to help set clients up for success. The privately held, national wealth advisor team works with each client to create sophisticated, unified financial plans to meet lifelong goals.   We caught up with Christina Horan, managing director and senior...

March 2024

Home + Design

Behind-the-Scenes with one of Bellevue’s Oldest Brands

McCalls Carpet One helped build the foundation for Bellevue…literally.  Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Sharon Asby Ray McCall followed in his family footsteps – he’s a grandchild of D.T. McCall, founder of a home furnishing empire throughout Tennessee – when he decided to open a pair of businesses in Scottsville and Hartsville in the 1980s. Ray then married Kathy, and the pair made the move down south after welcoming their daughter, Ann Marie.    “I was from Nashville, I went to...

March 2024

Home + Design

How They Do It

With deep ties to the Bellevue area, Howington Construction is emerging as one of the region’s leading custom home builders. Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided In a market that continues to experience a relentless building boom, you can find someone to build your new home in less time than it takes to read this story. But, if you’re in the market for something truly unique that is the manifestation of your vision, you’ll likely want to dig a little deeper.   And that’s the advice...

February 2024

Real Estate

Assessing Bellevue Real Estate with Wyatt Rampy

Poplar Hill Realty’s owner sees continued strength for Bellevue homeowners. Article by Ed Atlas Thirty years ago, Wyatt Rampy moved to Nashville from his hometown of Warrenton, Virginia near Washington, D.C. He says he met his wife, Wendy, “at church, like every mother wants her son to do.”   The Rampy’s originally bought a home in Hermitage but moved to a house on Sneed Road to be closer to Bellevue Church of Christ, where they remain active members. Later they moved to Traceside where they...

February 2024