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888 Is Nashville's Most Intriguing New Restaurant Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided There is a door on 8th Avenue South with a red light above it. No sign and no bold indication of what's really inside. The almost anonymous entry is the first clue that 888 is unlike anything else. Created by Turnberry, the operators behind Bourbon Steak and the JW Marriott Nashville, 888 is a Japanese dining experience at 800 Clark Place that draws inspiration from the jazz kissas of Japan...
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Cocktail Carriage Brings the Bar to the Party Article and Photography by Provided What if the bar wasn't just where you grabbed a drink, but one of the best parts of the party? That is exactly the idea behind Cocktail Carriage, a luxury mobile bartending service created by Matt Watson and Hannah Yaconis to bring elevated cocktails, beautiful bar setups, and genuine hospitality to celebrations throughout Middle Tennessee. After years in the hospitality industry, the couple noticed something...
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The Power of 15
Article by Provided | Photography by Matt Andrews Photography Real estate is often a numbers game. There are listings, offers, square footage, interest rates, and enough zeros to make anyone reach for a calculator. But for Erin Krueger and the 15 women of the Erin Krueger Team, the numbers tell only part of the story. Sure, the team has surpassed $200 million in sales so far in 2026 and is approaching $3 billion in career sales. Those are the kinds of milestones that deserve a toast, or...
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The Art of Coming Home
In a fast-moving world, home is should be the place where people can reconnect with what matters most. Article and Photography by Provided There is a particular magic that happens when you pull into your driveway after a long day. The meetings are over, the grocery bags are unloaded, the group texts can wait and, at last, you can take a deep breath. In a world that seems to move at approximately 400 miles per hour, home has become more than an address. It has become a sanctuary. Daily life...
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