Arts + Culture

CreatiVets Is Fostering Healing Through Art

The Nonprofit Helps Veterans Navigate Service-Related Trauma Through Premier Art Programs Across The Country Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Provided Military veterans are among the toughest bunch of individuals in the world: selflessly stepping up, often giving life and limb in service to our nation. But when it’s time to come home, the transition can be one of their greatest challenges.    Richard Casper knew this all too well. A Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient...

Arts + Culture

Mocha Almond Cheesecake

Deluxe. Dense. Delicious Article and Photography by Michele Bogle Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night at home, this recipe for mocha almond cheesecake presents well and invites you in to experience layers of uncomplicated flavors.   Mocha Almond Cheesecake Recipe Recipe by Michele Bogle   Preparation Time : 6 hrs., 15 min   Baking Time : 20 min    Servings : 18 (3 molds)   Special Equipment Silicone molds with 2-inch cavities, large shallow baking tray, stand or...

Arts + Culture

Forging Her Way

Stella Prince Is Quickly Delivering Gen-Z Folk Music To An Audience That's Ready To Unplug Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Larry Niehues With her elegant presence, dulcet tones and unabashed authenticity, Stella Prince is quickly helping the world slow down.   Though not quite 21-years-old, Prince is an emerging singer/performer/songwriter of Gen Z folk, a genre that’s embraced by a generation craving an escape from the digital mayhem permeating their lives.   “Gen Z is returning to...

Wellness

Where Smiles Are Contagious

At Harpeth Dental Care, Dr. Kinnara Emmons Is Making Bellevue A Happier Place by Bringing Smiles To Patients’ Faces Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun As someone who studied epidemiology and public health in college, Dr. Kinnara Emmons understands the science behind how certain things become contagious and how to prevent them from spreading. But as a dentist, she understands that nothing is more contagious than a smile and she does everything she can to accelerate the spread...

Wellness

A Starring Role In Bellevue Healthcare

Nashville Health Pro, Tamera Thoener, Believes Everyone’s Healthcare Deserves To Be Centerstage Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided When it comes to Nashville’s economy, music and medicine take centerstage. Tamera Thoener knows what it likes to play a starring role in both.   She came to town from Lubbock, Texas in 1991 on a scholastic scholarship to Vanderbilt with the intention of becoming a medical doctor. But shortly thereafter she traded her stethoscope for a violin, playing...

Wellness

Bellevue's Center For Community And Fitness

Don’t Miss Bellevue Community Center’s Fitness Facility And Its Top-Notch Programming Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Lindsey Baydoun The chances you’ve spent time at One Bellevue Place are high: you can shop for home goods, grab a bite to eat, enjoy the latest film in cozy reclined seats, and even catch a hockey game. But in addition to knocking out all those to-dos, you can also get a sweat in.    Right beside Ford Ice Center sits the Bellevue Community Center, a state-of-the-art...

Health + Wellness

Compassion Meets Healing

TwelveStone Health Partners, An Infusion Therapy Center With A Location In Bellevue, Prioritizes Comfort, Healing, And Faith For Patients Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Ed Atlas Compassion and healthcare don’t always go hand-in-hand. But TwelveStone Health Partners, a leader in infusion services for chronic conditions, is aiming to change that.    “TwelveStone offers something unique—a spa-like setting for your medical infusion needs,” says Neely Knox, RN . “As an infusion...

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...