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CONTENTS 2011

MAY HOME FEATURE: Star-Struck in Downtown Nashville It wasn’t the Nashville music stars but rather the star-studded view of downtown’s glimmering skyline that influenced this homeowner to relocate.

HOME FEATURE: All the Ingredients

A star chef with a yen for entertaining turns her downtown loft into a personal statement ripe with museum-quality art, vintage glass and a panoramic view of the Memphis riverside.

FASHION

The Look by Tina and Rebecca Quick and easy styling tips to get the most out of your spring wardrobe

The focal point of the main living space is the huge expanse of glass that offers amazing views of nearby Titans Stadium, the Nashville Symphony, Broadway and, according to owner Laurie Sheinkopf, the absolute best view of Nashville’s impressive Fourth of July fireworks display.

BEAUTY

Life-Changing Products Our editors and experts review the best buys at the beauty counter

HEALTH

The Vitamin Buzz by Stephenie Ward What you need to know about this billion dollar industry

CUISINE

Chef Johannas by Amanda Harris Winner of the second annual King of the Mountain Cookoff in Highlands, NC, Chef Johannes KlapdohrJohannas is serving up a recipe for sucess.

IN EVERY ISSUE 12 Publisher’s Note

ENTERTAINING

Celebrating Baby by Stephanie Alexander Honor a mother-to-be by hosting a shower inspired by your own childhood fairytales.

Expert party planner Stephanie Alexander shares her tips for creating a truly enchanting celebration.

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62 by invitation - The Social Pages 94 Happenings 97 Sources

CONTENTS 2011

MAY

32 TRAVEL

Mother-Daughter Trips by Alice Fleenor Ensure you stay Mom’s favorite with a trip she’ll remember for years to come

38 AT HOME WITH photo courtesy of Kelly Wearstler for Sferra

Bart Herbison

Executive Director of Nashville Songwriters Association International talks candidly about the songwriting profession and music community at large

54 DESIGN

Commercial Appeal by Hallie McKay Designer Amy Howard and Restaurateur John Bragg combine their refined tastes to produce a luxe dining destination.

58 STYLE

The Table Everything you need to set a gorgeous spring table

60 GARDEN

Marvelous May Plantings

by Andrew Pulte

photo courtesy of Birdsong Resort

Bright selections for show-stopping gardens

66 COMMUNITY

Crossvillle-Cumberland County by Becky Newbold Tee times, top quality stage productions, fine cuisine and outdoor adventures await you in the hospitable town of Crossville and Cumberland county.

80 DINING OUT

Soul Food by Bonnie Grosshans Full of Flavor and local color, these places make us proud we live in the South

84 COOKING The Dish

by Jane Gaither

Strawberry sponge cake makes a sweet Mother’s Day treat

photo courtesy of Eton

90 SEE & DO

Memphis in May by Mary Claire Melton More than 60 musical acts fill four stages from April 29 to May 1st in downtown Memphis. Enjoy the sounds of numerous artists and get a taste of the city’s claim to fame during the World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest May 12-14.

98 BOOKS

The Pick by Shana Lusk A reading list for the musically inclined

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Dream #14: Giving life to the place you want to live

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MAY 2011 - Vol. 10 No. 2 PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Margaret Monger - mmonger@athometn.com

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Donna Hopgood- dhopgood@athometn.com

EDITORIAL

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I use to think of April showers as the calm little drizzles that brought May flowers but after three weeks of dodging storms, my thoughts are a little different. It was bad enough that these storms brought down trees, two from our yard, and power lines. They ripped our deck from our home and dumped seven feet of water in our cabin in Arkansas.

As the storm season progressed, that has become the least of its wrath.

This last set of storms tore through our neighboring state of Mississippi where my daughter attends college. At that point my trees and home and deck damage didn’t concern me much anymore and her safety was all that mattered. North Mississippi was hit hard and my daughter was safe but many others were not that lucky. The storms continued and we watched them take on a new level of strength as they crossed into our other neighboring state, Alabama. The devastation that occurred there is unimaginable.

It’s hard to think of April showers being anything but calm and the May flowers they bring don’t really matter to people who have lost everything, not to mention precious family members. As I walked into my son’s room to wake him for school this morning, I did have a new attitude. His room, like most of the time, was a mess-- Clothes everywhere, empty cups and towels on the floor. Most mornings I wake him up reminding him that his room looks like a tornado hit it and he must pick it up when he gets home from school. This morning was different.

His room was a mess but our home was still standing. As I looked at him sleeping with his size 13 feet hanging from his bed, I was quickly reminded that a tornado did NOT hit his room like it did many others this week. He was safe and the scattered clothes and mess didn’t seem to matter much anymore.

All of us at At Home Tennessee magazine extend our thoughts and prayers to our fellow citizens here and in our neighboring states where people lost so much, especially loved ones. I think I will look at May flowers a bit differently this month. I hope I remember to stop and smell them a little more as they can be taken from us all too quickly. I hope you do the same.

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CONTRIBUTORS BONNIE GROSSHANS is excited to be joining At Home Tennessee as a contributing writer. After graduating from The University of Georgia, she returned home to Memphis and began her Journalism career at The Commercial Appeal. She received an MA in Journalism from The University of Memphis. Bonnie is caring for her new daughter and doing freelance work.

STEPHANIE ALEXANDER is a wedding and event planner and owner of You’re Invited Events in Nashville.

Stephanie specializes in social events throughout the state of Tennessee by helping her clients carry out their vision and truly making each event unique. Stephanie has an MBA from the University of Memphis and a BBA in marketing and Spanish. She is also an avid entertainer, chef and baker and loves expressing her creativity through do-it-yourself projects. You can learn more about Stephanie by visiting her website at yistationery.com.

ALICE FLEENOR is a Certified Tennessee Tourism Professional with a specialization in sustainable economic development and destination marketing and management. Her love for the travel industry represents the marriage of her interests in travel, culture and the political and economic processes that drive consumer behavior and impact the development of businesses and communities. In addition to contributing to At Home Tennessee, she works as a writer, photographer and development consultant for GX-Media.

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LINDA BENTON is a freelance writer and former marketing executive. She became published in 1998 with “Lily’s Story,” a personal account of her trip to Vietnam to adopt a daughter. She enjoys writing personality profiles and features relating to home and health. An avid tennis player and devoted community volunteer, Linda lives on Signal Mountain with her husband, three kids and a menagerie of pets.

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“A Passionate Commitment to Unsurpassed Service” Crye-Leike, REALTORS® is the sixth largest real estate company in the nation.

CRYE-LEIKE, Inc. has a sales force of over 3,200 sales associates who are located in over 115 branch and franchise offices throughout a nine-state region including Te n n e s s e e , A r k a n s a s , Mississippi,Alabama, Georgia,Oklahoma, Kentucky, Florida, and Louisiana.

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REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS West Tennessee

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5111 Maryland Way Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 (615) 373-2044 (800) 373-8893

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Many of our most distinctive listings priced over $300,000 can be found in our Crye-Leike Premier Homes Guide. Look for it in future issues of this magazine or contact any Crye-Leike Realtor for a copy of this exclusive publication.

Make sure you list your premier property with a Crye-Leike associate and give your home the exposure it deserves. Let the power of Crye-Leike work for you.

FEATURED PROPERTY 300 Wickliff Creek

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Opulence at every turn! Elaborately appointed & loaded with quality materials. Tremendous architectural details throughout this magnificent residence. Highlights include tall ceilings with wood planks & beams, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces, wide plank hardwood & stone floors, exquisite lighting, & the list goes on & on! A truly commercial kitchen with every modern amenity, his & her luxury master baths, heated garage/workshop, outdoor living area with fireplace, awesome media room with kitchenette, & fantastic in-law suite. Special construction with lifetime warranty, 90% efficient systems, & cellulose. 5 bedrooms, 5 full+2 half baths on 3+ acres off Raleigh-LaGrange Road.

New Price! What a great opportunity to own such a remarkable home! Offered at $1,599,000

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CRYE-LEIKECares CRYE-LEIKE WINS YV5K TROPHY 29 YEARS IN A ROW!

COMMUNITY employees run, walk, volunteer, and financially contribute to the YV5K each year. In fact, Amy Linthicum, a member of the Crye-Leike family & Vice President/Private Banking Officer at Magna Bank, was the founder of the race.

Crye-Leike’s participation with Youth Villages goes far beyond that of the YV5K. In the last 6 years, Crye-Leike has held silent auctions raising over $100,000 for Youth Villages. Crye-Leike’s offices hold many fundraisers, as well as spearheading the Youth Villages Holiday Card Program which partially funds the Chris Crye Mentoring Program.

Chris Crye was an exemplary mentor for Youth Villages until his untimely passing. The memory of his willingness to care for children lives on through this program.

Twenty-nine years ago, the first Youth Villages 5K race was held in Memphis, Tennessee. On Saturday, April 16th, Crye-Leike, Realtors won the Corporate Youth Villages 5K Run trophy for the 29th consecutive year.

420 Crye-Leike associates participated in this year’s race and helped raise over $6,000 for Youth Villages and its many programs such as mentoring and transitional living.

Crye-Leike, Realtors has been instrumental, year after year, in the success of this event. Many Crye-Leike associates and

Youth Villages is a national leader in offering the most effective programs and services to help emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families. With a presence in 10 states and the District of Columbia, the private nonprofit organization provides a fully integrated continuum of services, including residential treatment, in-home services, foster care and adoption, mentoring and a transitional living program for young adults aging out of foster care.

For additional details about Youth Villages, visit their website: www.youthvillages.org or contact Aaron Keegan: aaron.keegan@youthvillages.org or (901) 251-4827.

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Germantown

2964 Mallard Lane

Southwind ~ Memphis

$849,900

COMMANDING CURB APPEAL!! One acre “slice of paradise” featuring commanding curb appeal & picturesque setting w/heated pool/spa & amazing guest/ in-law suite/pool house. Main house features formal DR, 2stry GR w/ FP, sep study, & family rm w/brick flrs. Updates from top to bottom incl chef’s kitchen w/Viking 6-burner cooktop & dbl ovens, Asko d/w, & SubZero frig, & MBR w/stunning bath incl granite, travertine, & frameless shower. 3 addtl BR’s w/private baths incl granite tops. Pool house offers LR, dining area, kit, sunrm, BR, BA, & laundry,+private deck & porch o’lking awesome pool. This one is a must see. Pics @ www.judymac.com.

3523 Classic Drive South

East Memphis

$847,500

2709 Lombardy Avenue

Germantown

$775,000

9504 Fox Hill Circle N.

$695,000

Quietly sophisticated brick home on the 15th green at TPC/Southwind. On a large lot with 225+ ft. of golf course frontage, this graceful, easy flowing home offers the signature features found in a John Millard custom design: symmetry, hardwood floors, light-filled spaces and beautiful trims & millwork.

Heavily landscaped yard creates a wonderful setting for family and guests to enjoy in Southwind’s gated, resort style living at its best.

4 bedrooms, 4½ baths. Owner/Agent

Simplistic Elegance! Grand 5BR/4.5BA Home in Chickasaw Gardens. Stunning Hardwood Floors, Extensive Molding, Transom Windows & High Smooth Ceilings Throughout. Study Down w/Built-ins & Full Bath, 2 Living Rooms w/Fireplaces, Gourmet Kitchen w/Granite & Stainless Steel Appliances. Luxury Master Down w/Spa-Like Bath. 4BR+Bonus upstairs. Beautiful Arbor Covered Deck in Landscaped Backyard. So Immaculate! You’ll Love It!

Your own little paradise awaits you and it sits on 1.25 acres of professionally manicured grounds complete w/gunite pool, separate pool house w/kit, koi pond & pergola. Outstanding backyard oasis perfect for summer fun! 3 BRs down, 2 BRs up+large bonus. Solid construction & great floor plan w/formal DR, Great Rm w/FP, & fantastic kitchen w/ corian, slate floors, & stainless appliances. Tons of natural light in Keeping Rm & brick sunroom. Stunning inside & out!

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Collierville

Lakeland

Hernando, MS

Collierville

Judy McLellan

9950 Houston Levee Cove

$675,000

Judy Piovarcy

4224 Loch Meade Drive

$600,000

Joyce McKenzie

11360 Cypress Cove

$599,000

Melissa Wilbanks

1225 W. Lake Pointe Drive

$595,000

Lovely 5 Bedroom Home With Pool & Barn on 4 ACRES. Elegant 2-Story w/formal LR & DR, Great Rm w/FP & hrdwd flr, spacious Kitchen w/tile, huge Bonus Rm w/built-ins, & lrg Master Suite w/exquisitely updated bath. Screened porch opens to beautiful backyard w/pool & entertaining patios. BARN can store your favorite 4-wheelers, bikes & classic cars! Workshop included. Add’l 2-4 acres avail. Situated on the most beautiful acreage in Shelby Co. Great location in the heart of everything. Owner/Agent

Exquisite home in gated East Shores, built 2006, it’s got it ALL! Gourmet kitchen, granite, stainless appliances, all hardwood floors down, tasteful décor, 4.5 baths (all with granite), plantation shutters, 2 fireplaces, Living Room, Keeping Room, formal Dining Room, fabulous luxury master, 2 BR’s down, 3 BR’s up, playroom, office, 3-car garage, slurried brick exterior, porte-cochere, covered patio, gunite pool & hot tub, plus central vac. Perfection!

Be on vacation every day!!! Fantastic Lake home completely renovated! If you are looking for a different lifestyle than run of the mill subdivision then this home is for you! Situated on a point of a 250 acre lake affords you pristine views throughout the home. Outstanding amenities such as terrazzo, tile, hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless appliances, indoor fire pit & luxury master spa bath. Beautiful grounds with flowers galore. Don’t forget the great fishing just out your back door!

Absolutely Stunning 5BR+Office with Lovely Lake View! Gorgeous 2-Story Entry w/Intricate Iron Staircase & Designer Chandelier has Fabulous Front View of Lake. Formal Living Room & Dining Room, Superb Kitchen, & Light Filled Sunroom/Great Room overlooks Gunite Pool & Gazebo. 2 Master Suites (one on each level). Home wired w/10KW backup Generator. Lovely Koi Pond is a beautiful feature to the circle drive.

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Germantown

East Memphis

Germantown

Southwind ~ Memphis

Jeanne Childress

9348 Parkgate Cove

Marcia Hughes

marcia@marciahughes.com

$549,000

4154 Walnut Grove Road

Dick Leike

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dickleike@crye-leike.com

$525,000

1978 Spring Hollow Lane

Cheryl Lamghari

$514,990

8694 Southwind Drive

$495,000

Seeking the Ultimate in a Home? Look no further, you have found the one! Luxurious in every detail. Dramatic 2-story Entry, formal Dining Room, vaulted Great Room w/FP & built-ins. Awesome oversized Kitchen opens to Breakfast & Keeping Room w/2nd FP & soaring ceilings. Perfect for entertaining! Master Retreat is a must see! 2nd bedroom down, rear stairs to play room, security system, central vac. Amazing backyard w/pool. 3-car garage. 5BR/4.5BA means space for everyone!

Exceptional 4BR/3.5BA home in Pidgeon Estates. Great for entertaining! Gracious room sizes & lots of space. Formal living room & dining room. Huge great room w/brick floor, fireplace, wet bar, & French doors leading to stunning backyard w/heated pool. Any cook will love the granite kitchen w/breakfast bar island. Master suite plus 2nd bedroom down (used as study). Lovely manicured grounds with professional landscaping. Irrigation system, security system, new roof. Great family home!

Wonderful 4BR/3.5BA family home on .75 acres in Dogwood Grove. New carpet, new paint, & new appliances! All the upgrades & extras you’re looking for: granite, tile, hardwood. Two masters, up & down. Front & rear stairs. 2 fireplaces w/gas logs. Beautiful kitchen w/granite counters, tile backsplash, island, & brkfst bar o’looking keeping rm w/built-ins. Big laundry rm w/sink, washer/dryer+cabinets. Large play room upstairs.

Spacious! Move-in Ready!

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Fayette County

Lakeland

Fayette County

Fayette County

Joyce McKenzie

joycemckenzie@crye-leike.com

300 Windover Road

$475,000

Fontaine Taylor

9711 Pine Point Drive

$474,500

Robbie & Gordon Jones

230 Honeysuckle Road

You Must See This Magnificent Golf Villa Located In The Gated Community Of Southwind! Formal LR w/french drs opening to covered patio & gunite pool.

Banquet size DR, wet bar & gourmet kitchen featuring maple cabinets, granite counters, 6 burner Dacor gas range, S/S Bosch+Fisher & Paykel dishwashers, & SubZero fridge. Gathering rm w/french drs lead to patio & gunite pool. Spacious master BR has french drs leading to private patio w/hot tub & luxury bath (his & her vanities, sep shower/tub & lg closets.)

Guest BR/office connects to hall BA. Upstairs: 2BRs, BA, tournament rm w/wet bar & balcony o’lking golf course. Quality thru-out w/hrdwd flrs, high smooth ceils, crown, updated kit & BAs & 2 FPs. Dbl garage w/ storage.

Myra Quinley • 901.481.2200

901.754.0800 • mquinley@crye-leike.com

$469,000

205 Main Street

$459,000

A Vacation on the water everyday! Wake up & watch the sunrise on your deck or sit on the swing at the dock! Great 4BR/3.5BA entertaining home!

Finished basement would be a great cabana w/full bath! Huge kitchen with Bosh stainless appliances & keeping room. Formal dining & great room w/fireplace. Luxury master suite on main level w/2nd gas fireplace. Many rooms offering unlimited possibilities. You’re gonna love the beautiful water views!

Country living on almost 8.38 acre. Come & enjoy this almost new brick/stone home (Built in 2008) with 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths with all the extras– hardwood down, quality custom cabinets, Library/Study, Sunroom, high ceilings, 2 Story Foyer, 2 Fireplaces including in Master, Formal Dining, Hearth Room, Deck and living rooms. Love the beautiful naturally landscaped grounds or tinkering in the detached workshop that has an oversized door for RV/boat plus a 3 car garage.

One of a kind home in Rossville’s Historic District. Beautiful setting on 2 acres! 5 bedrooms (2 down) & 3 full baths w/upgrades galore! Very open plan with spacious Kitchen/Breakfast/Hearth area featuring 6” cherry floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, & stone fireplace. Great Room has 2nd fireplace w/built-ins. Luxury Master, neutral decor, lovely moldings, walk-in closets, central vac, covered patio, 3-car garage. Huge 33x15 Play Room upstairs.

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Fayette County

Elba Estates – Fayette County

Central Gardens ~ Memphis

Collierville

Stunning 4BR/4.5BA home on 1.5 acres in beautiful serene setting just outside of Collierville! Gracious Living Areas + Bonus Room upstairs. Formal Dining, Living Room w/Fireplace, Great Kitchen w/ granite & stainless steel appliances + Keeping Room w/2nd Gas Log Fireplace. Huge Luxury Master + 2nd BR down. Plantation Shutters, Irrigation System, Covered Patio, 3-Car Garage!

Louise Jordan

Sherry Hulen

901.486.2695 • 901.756.8900 ljordan@crye-leike.com

325 Windover Road

$449,900

450 Alisha Drive

$445,000

Mary Ann Tapp

1379 Carr Avenue

Joyce McKenzie

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$429,000

170 E. Poplar Avenue

$390,000

Gorgeous custom built home on a quiet 1+ acre setting. You won’t believe all the bells & whistles this immaculate 4BR+Bonus/4.5BA home offers.

Banquet-size DR w/gorgeous chandelier, vaulted Great Room w/FP & built-ins, spacious Kitchen w/JennAir appliances, granite countertops, island, & tile floors continuing into Hearth Rm w/2nd fireplace. Split BR floor plan w/luxury Master & 2nd BR down. Master bath is to die for! Enormous Bonus Rm upstairs. So much to see! Call Today!

Immaculate is an understatement. This custom built home is only two years old & nestled on 2.8 beautifully landscaped acres in Elba Estates in Fayette County. This magnificent home is perfection with a gorgeous mineral water pool, 2 fireplaces, central vac, full house water filtration system, high efficiency heating & cooling system, Tiger foam/Batt insulated walls, oversized 3-car side-load garage, 4BR, 3.5BA, Bonus Room & Media/Office. All this & it’s priced below appraisal.

Wonderful renovation in beautiful Central Gardens retaining most of the original fixtures, doors, hardware, etc. Lovely 4BR/3.5BA home w/room for lots of tables & chairs while entertaining many guests.

Gleaming hardwood floors, designer colors, & modern touches.

Master bath is a dream with sep shower & lots of extras. Great playroom w/spiral staircase. Huge screened porch offers lots of natural light. GORGEOUS yard! MUST SEE!

Step Back 109 years…Come relax & enjoy cool mint juleps on the restored veranda of this beautiful 1902 Southern charmer masterfully & painstakingly restored to near-perfect condition w/extensive & detailed woodwork & flooring. Six working fireplaces including master bath. Formal living room, dining room & parlor. Large open family, breakfast & updated kitchen.12ft ceilings down, Stained glass windows, 2 BRs down, 25x35 up w/3rd bath. Detached guest house. 3 car carport. Will consider owner financing.

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Cordova

Shelby County

Oakland

Fayette County

Joyce McKenzie

1409 Cedar Run Drive

$350,000

Patty Rainey

11523 Metz Place

$349,900

Custom 3BR one-family home in Riverwood Farms on the lake! This home is larger than it looks! A must to see inside w/very spacious rooms.

Each BR has private full bath+2 half baths down. King-size Master BR, 24x22 family room, & huge bonus room w/tile upstairs. Large kitchen has center island w/cooktop & lots of cabinets/pullout shelves/ drawers. Tons of extras + indoor faucet in garage. Awesome sunroom w/waterview. Walk to new school.

Enjoy the country life but still close to the city.

Country close estate-sized 2 acre lot, stocked pond & a 2 story, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath with room for all in this lovely home. Master retreat down, marble, hardwood, cupboard-clad kitchen, huge hearth room with fireplace, great room with fireplace. Formal dining, bonus room & 3 car garage.

901.486.8903 • 901.757.2500 robbiejones@crye-leike.com http://robbiegordonjones.crye-leike.com/memphis/3195605

Robbie & Gordon Jones

Dolly Willis

170 Murrell Street

$339,000

Mary Ann Tapp

25 Bradmeadow Lane

$325,000

Travel back in time in this wonderful specimen from 1905. Nestled on .66 acres, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 1.5 story Victorian includes a beautiful original stained glass window. The woodwork, 5 original fireplaces w/some original mantles, original doors, clawfoot tubs & grand stairwell are spectacular. The home has significant renovations however the original charm remains. A wonderful wrap around porch. Easy driving distance to Memphis.

“Park-like Grounds” A most charming home surrounded by a gorgeous 2.06 acre lot. A beautiful combination of elegance, beauty and size while functional for family need. 4BRs (Master suite down with 12x11 sitting room, custom closets, & luxury bath) 2.5BA, hardwood in entry, Great Room & Dining Room, Island in Kitchen, 9’ ceilings down, Up: 3BRs, plus exercise room. Double garage.

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Her FASHION

INSPIRED PARTIES FROM FRESH SPRING FASHION

The month of May is happy and bright with new blooms, sunny days and a host of seasonal events that make us anxious to store away those wool sweaters and break out the sandals. This year shop smart and purchase pieces that allow you to create perfect outfits both casual and formal. Our expert stylists show you how:

STEEPLECHASE

Tina Adams and Rebecca Thompson are expert wardrobe consults who assist clients in everything from organizing closets to personal shopping. In their free time, the girls also design custom jewelry and high-end dress shirts. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact tinaandrebecca@gmail.com

If you buy one item this month, make it a bright sundress you can wear all summer long. As your go-to item of the season, you'll find numerous opportunities to wear this flattering frock. Pair with neutral flats, hat and some jewelry and you're ready for the races. For church, simply throw on a light blazer. For night, add a heel to dress it up.

Alexis Bittar Gold Earrings, Coco 625.292.0362; Tory Burch Prescot Flat, Joseph 901.767.1609; Lilly Pulitzer Punch Pink Dress, Monkees 615.463.7450; Christine A. Moore Millinery Hat, Gus Mayer 615.383.4771; Lilly Pulitzer Wedge Heel, The Pink Door 901.682.2107; Tom Ford Sunglasses, Josephs 901.767.1609; Anthropologie White Blazer, anthropologie.com.

GARDENPARTY

Ladylike silhouettes with a below-the-knee hemline are flattering in soft pastels and floral prints. Pair with a bright cardi and neutral heel for an outdoor affair. At night, swap the pink cardi for a neutral top and sport a fun heel to dress up the look.

You'll get tons of wear out of your florals and bright pieces this season. A colorful cardigan with white jeans is simple, yet stylish.

Gerard Yosca Coral Necklace, Coco 625.292.0362; Zang Toi Rose Petal Cardigan and Pencil Skirt, Gus Mayer 615.383.4771; Lilly Pulitzer Wedge Heel, The Pink Door 901.682.2107; Joe's Jeans, Gus Mayer 615.383.4771; Bamboo Clutch, J. McLaughlin 615.269.6797; Kate Spade "Lourdes" Multi-Paper Hearts Heel, Monkees 615.463.7450; Alexis Bittar Lucite Gold Bracelets, Coco 625.292.0362.

LADIESLUNCH

Be adventurous and stand out with a bold patterned top. Pair with white or a neutral bottom to keep the look from becoming too overbearing. For night, add some chic earrings and a colorful bracelet or two for glitz. Caution: If you wear a necklace and earrings, stick to a simple gold or silver chain and pair of hoops, rather than color. You don't want the look to become too busy.

Lilly Pulitzer Aviators, The Pink Door 901.682.2107; Alexis Bittar Coral Bracelet, Coco 625.292.0362; Bag, Oak Hall 901.761.3580; Lafayette white pencil skirt, James Davis 901.767.4640; Elizabeth McKay Francois Print Blouse, Monkees 615.463.7450; Silver Kingston Clutch, J.McLaughlin 615.269.6797; Alexis Bittar Gold Earrings and Gold Bracelets, Coco 625.292.0362; Stuart Weitzman "Peek-a-Poo" Heel, 1.888.927.7671 for stores.

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MUST-HAVE SUMMER ACCESSORIES A BRIGHT BAG

clutch, Carrie Dunham, carriedunham.com

SANDALS

Sandal, Tory Burch 1.866.450.8679 for stores.

STATEMENT JEWELRY

Necklace, Monkees 615.463.7450

SUMMER SUN HAT

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his FASHION GET SET FOR SPRING How to look great in the warmer days ahead

Weekend

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The Linen Suit Bold Color

Don't be afraid to add a pop of color to your wardrobe this season.

The brighter hues will have you feeling energized as you go through your day.

Checked Poplin Shirt, Eton, Oak Hall 901.761.3580; Pleat-Front Linen and Cotton Short, Brooks Brothers 615.269.5652; Natural Suede Boat Shoe, Peter Millar, Oak Hall 901.761.3580; Watch, Timex, timex.com .

Cool Casual

Perfect for those hot, humid summer days.

It's best when pressed, but don't fear a little creasing, it's all part of this suits charm.

Ludlow Two-Button Suit Jacket and Pant in Irish Linen, J.Crew 800.562.0258; White Loafers, Peter Millar, The Oxford Shop 615.383.4442.

Lived-In Luxury

Denim

Denim-driven sportswear is a huge trend of the season. This versatile piece lets you be comfortable without looking like a slob. To pull off the look, choose slimmer fits and a darker wash.

Denim Shirt, Sawtooth Western Shirt in Rinse Denim, Levi, levi.com ; Non-Iron Advantage Chino Milano Fit, Brooks Brothers 615.269.5652; Loafers, Peter Millar, petermillar.com.

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Soft

For cool, relaxed style, soft fabrics in light shades are the perfect summer staple.

Westoe Shirt, Barbour, Coachman Clothiers 865.690.5805; Fitzgerald Fit Linen Soft Jacket, Elliot Pleat-Front Linen and Cotton Chinos, Leather Boat Shoes, Brooks Brothers 615.269.5652; Yellow Tie, Eaton, Oak Hall 901.761.3580.

MUST-HAVE SUMMER ACCESSORIES

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BEAUTY

LIFE−CHANGING BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Everyone has that one item that is crucial to their world.

Whether it's a pricey jar of face cream, a $7 tube of mascara, or simply a case to organize it all − some beauty products we just can't live without. For our May issue, At Home Tennessee spoke with some industry experts to discover the products they consider essential to their regimen.

Ageless Total Resurfacing Mask, $29

“Ageless is a good preventative and maintenance line, and the mask is great because you can do the resurfacing yourself, which saves you money.” −Keisha Beard The Essence Day Spa and Essence Room, Nashville

eco Aveda Firming Face Creme, $50 “If I were traveling and could only take one thing − this would be it.” − Nika Hampton Natural Alternatives, Knoxville

NaturaBissé GlycoLine “Benefits of a chemical peel without the downtime” − Camille Casey Joseph, Memphis

FaceMD Eye Cream, $90 -The Langsdon Clinic facemd.net or 901.755.6465

Kerastase Color Preserving PINK Reflection Shampoo “I love to look like I have fresh hair color….so a must-have for me is the Reflection shampoo from Kerastase! Can’t live without the brilliant shine, UV protection and the Fibronic systems that optimizes light reflection. It keeps my color looking vibrant, like I just had it done even a month after actually having it done!” −Tami Sprintz Hall Escape Day Spa and Salon, Nashville

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La Prairie Cellular Power Infusion $475 “We apply this product during our stem cell facials and one can see visible differences within minutes after the completion of the facial! It is a product designed to reverse the signs of aging by improving the skin on a cellular level. If used properly, the skin will look younger, firmer and have a noticeable overall glow after using the product.” −Mona Sappenfield Mona Spa and Laser Center, Memphis

Trish McEvoy Make Up Planner “Customized all-in-one vanity − all you need.” −Lisa Goodin Joseph, Memphis

emerginC multi-vitamin + retinol serum $78 “It’s packed with vitamins necessary for skin and really rejuvenates the skin. The vitamins hydrate and plump skin as the retinol causes cells to exfoliate themselves. It’s used on many movie sets and almost all my clients use it. They’re always commenting on how the product visibly reduces and removes their sun damage and brown spots.” −Maxine Conway The Facial Room, Knoxville

La Mer Moisturizing Cream $130/1 oz.

"When dry skin needs to be healed- its the go to cream." −Lisa Goodin, Joseph's

Mystique Luxury Organic Face Cream $69 "It's 100% pure and organic and it's hands down the best moisturizer I have ever used.

It's like food for your skin." −Shauna Rae Samograd Magnolia Spa, Nashville

Staff Picks

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara $7.25 -Abigail Yoe

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, $42 −Hallie McKay

Menaji 911 Eye Gell $36 All-natural gel that acts as a "mini ice pack" reducing puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. Even better chilled in the refrigerator!

Menaji is the first undectectable skincare for men that balances, protects and treats all skin types.

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Rodan+Fields Anti-Age Night Renewing Serum $89 This roller will make your skin look and feel younger almost immediately. It only takes one minute a day, and it's like having a dermatologist's office in your own home! − Janna Herbison

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HEALTH VITAMINS AND YOUR HEALTH While most people get all the essential nutrients from the food they eat, millions of people don't. Should you be taking a vitamin or mineral supplement?

Stephenie Ward RDA for these vitamins. Over-ingesting vitamins is easy to do inadvertently by taking several supplements containing some of the same vitamins. This usually occurs Vitamins and minerals are nutrients absorbed from our food that our body cannot when people buy into thinking more is better. make independently. They are important in preventing deficiencies and are essential to heart health and prevention of osteoporosis as well as other chronic diseases.

STEPHENIE WARD is a registered dietitian with clinical expertise in pediatrics, cardiovascular disease, lifecycle changes, diabetes, obesity, eating disorders, osteoporosis and athletic performance.

ucts with little need to substantiate their claims. In other words, the manufacturers do not have to prove that their products work or are even safe.

The Food and Drug Administration does require that vitamin companies list their ingredients in their product but does not require them to list the amounts of these ingredients. Especially concerning are supplement herbal mixtures containing vitamins.

These types of products Should I take vitamin fall under the same regulaA, C or E in high doses tion as vitamins. It is vitally important that the consumer to help prevent sickconsult a doctor before taking ness? any over-the-counter herbal supplement or other “health” The average American’s supplemental product as some daily food intake supplies 120 can interfere with or reduce percent of the recommended the effectiveness of medicines daily allowance (RDA) for vior even harm people with tamins C and A: furthermore certain pre-existing medical there has never been a case conditions. reported of Vitamin E defiOne example of such an ciency in the United States. instance would be the medicine Coumadin.

At this time there is not sufficient evidence This medication is prescribed for people to suggest that taking “mega-doses” of Will vitamin supplements at risk of forming blood clots. Sudden any vitamin is necessary or even healthy. enhance athletic performance, increases in Vitamin K intake may decrease Neither does research support the myth the effectiveness of Coumadin thus posalter metabolism or improve that large amounts of vitamin C shorten sibly leaving the person at risk for forming the duration of the common cold. weight loss? blood clots. Or the opposite could occur- certain supplements can enhance the The National Institutes of Health conclud- effects of Coumadin by thinning the blood Should I take vitamins in large ed that “evidence is insufficient to prove too much increasing the risk for internal doses? Isn't more better? the presence or absence of benefits” when bleeding. Taking Coumadin with Ginkgo taking multivitamins. Despite contradicBiloba (an herbal supplement), aspirin (an It is best not to exceed the RDA for tory claims vitamin supplements will not over the counter drug) and vitamin E can vitamins (amounts may be found on the increase endurance or strength, enhance each thin the blood and especially when supplemental facts panel on the vitamin performance, build muscle or provide en- all are taken together can be extremely label) as more could be detrimental to your ergy in healthy, active people. In addition harmful. health despite claims. When one study vitamins cannot increase your metabolism, indicates that large doses of a nutrient can magically melt unwanted fat or give you a help prevent a disease, another contradicts competitive edge.

Should I take multivitamins? the findings by saying that too much of the vitamin may cause health risks. Until more Vitamin and mineral deficiencies do not is known about mega-doses of vitamins it How are vitamins regulated? occur overnight but over the course of is wise to steer clear of them. months or years. Vitamins should be taken Vitamin and herbal supplements fall under only for added nutrition protection and not In addition certain vitamins, especially those considered fat soluble (Vitamins A, E, a set of government regulations different as a substitute for a balanced diet for many D and K), and the mineral Iron can become from prescription drugs and other medica- reasons. For starters, one of the key compotoxic in our bodies when taken in excess of tions. The government holds limited connents of food is the phytochemicals that it the RDA. These vitamins are stored in the trol over the potency, effectiveness, safety contains. These tiny compounds have been or purity of supplements on the market. liver and fatty tissues of the body. Thereproven to prevent certain chronic illnesses fore, it is crucial that people not exceed the The industry is able to promote their prod-

What are vitamins?

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like heart disease and cancer and are not found in supplements. Secondly, dietary fiber is found in many nutrient-rich foods and is important to a healthy eating plan.

Also, vitamins are more readily absorbed from eating foods than in supplements.

Most people who eat a healthy, balanced diet do not need to take a supplement. To see if your diet is balanced visit the Website mypyramid.gov.

How Do I Know If A Product Is Safe?

It is always a good idea to review supplements with your doctor prior to taking them. When choosing a multivitamin make sure you pick a product that does not exceed 100 percent of the RDA for most nutrients contained. In addition avoid vitamins that contain botanicals, or herbs, as these are not a necessary component to good health. Generic multivitamins are usually less expensive and just as healthy as name brands. To help make informed decisions about supplements, the FDA provides a great website, go to www.fda.gov and search for the article, "Tips For The Savvy Supplement User: Making Informed Decisions and Evaluating Information."

Are there times when it is crucial to take a multivitamin?

There are times when taking a multivitamin is especially beneficial. It is often a good idea to take a prenatal multivitamin when preparing for pregnancy and during pregnancy to help insure folic acid stores.

Children or adults with inadequate nutrient intake whether it be from picky eating or possible medical complications may benefit from supplementation. You may want to consider taking vitamins if you are intolerant of or allergic to certain foods, especially when you must restrict many foods in a certain food group. Vegans who abstain from all animal products may benefit from supplementation. Also, women and teens often have difficulties meeting their calcium requirements through their diet alone and need calcium and Vitamin D supplementation. All supplements chosen should be age-appropriate and approved by your doctor or a registered dietitian based on your eating habits and medical circumstances.

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For Mom Surprise Mom with a gift she is sure to love. From perfume to gourmet chocolates to an accessory or two, you’re sure to find a gift as special as she is.

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1 Sisley Paris Eau de Sisley 1, 2, 3 $98/ea. sisley-cosmetics.com 2 Tata Harper's Aromatic Mood Treatments Stress $80 Irritability $65 Bedtime $60 tataharperskincare.com

SOUTHAVEN s u p p l y 3 stores to serve all your needs in 1 location 8560 Hwy 51 North, Southaven, MS 38671 662.393.3110 | shsupply.com

3 Jo Malone London Red Roses Home Candle in David Hicks Hicksonian print $65 jomalone.com 4-6 Customizable initial or birthstone in any of these gemvara.com 4: Gem Letter Initial “A” Pendant Sterling Silver Initial Necklace with Diamonds $489 5: Monsoon Earrings Pear Smoky Quartz 14K Rose Gold Earrings $385 6: Heartbeat Band 14K Rose Gold with Tanzanite & Diamond $1,140 7 Holiday Flowers, cut flower arrangement Memphis, TN

901.753.2400 *Multiple locations around Memphis 8 Jo Malone London Dry Body Oil

Southaven Supply • huge selection of doorknobs, sinks, faucets and cabinet hardware • largest dealer of Kwikset and Emtek products in North MS • Ceramic, travertine, slate and glass tile in stock

Jewelry For Your Home

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The Out House • we have more than 100 different vanities in stock & over 250 different copper, stone and glass vessels and sinks

Come see our new selection of kitchen islands!

English Pear & Freesia $65 jomalone.com 9 Antica Farmacista Set of 3 Votives: Sandalwood Amber, No. 11, Champagne and Vanilla, Bourbon & Mandarin $48

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TRAVEL

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TEXT: Alice Fleenor If you’re looking for the perfect gift this Mother’s Day, plan to go the extra mile! Bypass the usual flowers and cards and take your mother on a fun outing. Even the best Hallmark card in the world doesn’t say “I Love You, Mom” like actually spending some time together. She will certainly appreciate it (after all she’s done for you) and, who knows, you might even enjoy it.

While all this togetherness sounds great, we know traveling with Mom may be tricky – you have different tastes, conflicting time lines, and different styles. But it doesn’t have to be that complicated.

Read on for an easy, alphabetical guide to a variety of MotherDaughter hot spots across the state to help you decide where to go and to take the stress out of planning your first, next or best Mother-Daughter Getaway. It’s as easy as…well, you get the idea.

Armstrong-Lockett House (Crescent Bend) 2728 Kingston Pike, Knoxville 865.637.3163 Built in 1834, this beautiful house museum features fine antique furnishings and art in addition to a breathtaking terraced garden that overlooks the Tennessee River. You’ll also want to note that the 30,000 tulips are particularly spectacular around Mother’s Day and you can schedule tours, picnics and even enjoy a High Tea during Tulip Time at Crescent Bend. The museum is located just minutes from downtown Knoxville and close to many shops, restaurants and attractions if you want to extend your stay.

Arrowcraft 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg 865.436.4604 If Mom enjoys art, history, shopping and nature finding an ideal destination could seem like a tall order; but the Southern Highlands Craft Guild has your answer in Arrowcraft. As one of five unique shops of the Guild, the Arrowcraft provides a great spot for a little authentic Appalachian shopping set in a picturesque mountain location and within walking distance of many other stores and restaurants. Arrowcraft began as an outlet for the artisans of Appalachia and provided a way for them to sell their creations to the public. Today, you can still enjoy shopping the finest handmade crafts in the area and also take in an on-site demonstration.

If you’re really feeling crafty, you can plan your trip around a class at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, which offers classes− from begin-

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Blackberry Farm 1471 West Miller Cove Rd., Walland 865.984.8166 Blackberry Farm is a pastoral 4,200acre estate in the Great Smoky Mountains and is a prime destination for a luxurious and laid-back getaway. You can choose from a range of activities – book some time at the Farmhouse Spa, ride a horse, taste some wine or, if you’re feeling adventurous, do some mother-daughter fly fishing. You and Mom can literally do it all – and with serious style – on a visit to Blackberry Farm. Hailed by the Food Network (among countless others) as a Top 10 Destination, the fine Foothills Cuisine is sure not to disappoint. In addition to the beautiful scenery, luxe accommodations and host of activities, you’ll find a list of unique events on the calendar, like the Photography Workshop, a Yoga Getaway and a Cooking School that will please even the most discriminating of moms.

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Birdsong Resort 255 Marina Rd., Camden 731.584.3474 If you’re looking for something equally relaxing but perhaps a tad less posh (or pricey) than Blackberry Farm, the Birdsong Resort might just be the spot. The 58-acre recreational complex sits along Kentucky Lake on the scenic Tennessee River and here you’ll find cabins, camping and RV spaces, in addition to a pool, marina and pavilion. Activities include swimming, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing, but perhaps the most significant point of interest is North America’s only Freshwater Pearl Farm and Showroom, located at the Birdsong Resort. As Tennessee’s official state gem, the Freshwater Pearl Farm and Showroom draw hundreds of visitors annually: it’s sure to be an experience your mom won’t soon forget.

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Luxe accommodations, pastoral surroundings and a host of activities including wine tastings, horseback rides and a relaxing spa make Blackberry Farm a top motherdaughter retreat.

Located along the shores of Kentucky Lake, Birdsong Resort offers a serene, natural setting for outdoor lovers.

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Coal Creek OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) Area 555 Windrock Rd., Oliver Springs If you’re looking for a really unique experience and your mom enjoys a little extreme outdoor recreation, then the Coal Creek OHV Area is just the place to visit. Granted, this probably isn’t the trip for all moms, but there are lots of accommodation options to choose from. If primitive camping or RVing is what you’re looking for you’ll be hardpressed to find a more pristine option than Windrock Park Campground. If Mom prefers a more comfy stay, the Windrock Bed and Breakfast will be the answer with upscale amenities including a Jacuzzi to sooth any sore muscles after a long day on the trails.

You can bring your own all-terrain vehicle or rent one and there are more than 250 miles of rugged and breathtaking mountain terrain to enjoy.

Carnegie Hotel and Spa 1216 W State of Franklin Rd. Johnson City 423.979.6400 The Carnegie Hotel and Spa, a AAA Four Diamond property, is a beautifully appointed historic boutique hotel that is a destination in and of itself.

At the Carnegie, everybody – even Fido – can be included! The Carnegie provides accommodations on the main floor with pet-friendly rooms that are just right for Mom’s best friend. In addition to the beautiful rooms and Old World decor, you’ll find Wellington’s restaurant and the Austin Springs Spa located right inside. Wellington’s provides a fine dining option with Modern Southern Cuisine that is perfect for Mom and if you’re ready to unwind a bit they also offer a selection of fine wines. And have no fear – if the wine doesn’t do it, Austin Springs Spa is here. Located conveniently inside the hotel, you can pick and choose from a delicious menu of wraps, pedicures, skin treatments

and massage options that will ensure some well-deserved pampering.

More Mother-Daughter Getaways: Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health If you and your mother need a frillfree weekend of rest and relaxation, head north to Kripalu, located in Stockbridge, MA. Kripalu will provide you with the perfect atmosphere to practice yoga, healthy eating and meditation.

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Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), a post he has held since 1997, Bart Herbison is a front runner in the fight for fair copyright laws. A Paris, TN, native, Herbison worked as a reporter and spent 14 years in broadcasting and journalism before joining the staff of Gov. Ned McWherter in 1987 then U.S. Rep. Bob Clement in 1988. During the next 10 years, Herbison served as the Tennessee congressman’s press secretary, campaign manager and administrative officer before leaving Capitol Hill for Music Row. Herbison is a 1996 graduate of Leadership Music. His work with the NSAI helped pass the landmark Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act in 2006. Passionate about music, Herbison is an avid fan and energetic promoter of Nashville and the talent he finds around him.

AHT: Will you explain for our readers what the Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act of 2006 is and how it affects the industry and the people it protects?

BH: About 80 years ago songwriters were moved from their own unique tax category into the self-employed category. Due to a one-word oversight for the next eight decades American songwriters and music composers were the only profession that had to pay the onerous self-employment taxes twice − once on regular royalty earnings, then again if they sold their “business” or song catalogue.

Congress changed that inequity in 2006 after NSAI worked on the legislation tirelessly for seven years. Rep. Marsha Blackburn was instrumental in the change. Rep. Jim Cooper and Sen. Lamar Alexander were strong supporters. So now songwriters pay the prevailing capital gains tax rate of 15 percent when they sell a song catalogue versus the previous rate of 40 percent or more.

AHT: I have heard that you worked with Taylor Swift early on in her career. What was that like?

BH: I met Taylor on her 14th birthday. I knew then she was incredible. Taylor is one of the rare ones who was just born with an incredible songwriting gift. I am glad that the world knows now what I saw back then.

AHT: Today people have access to music like never before. Sites like YouTube, iTunes and even Facebook are giving music lovers a range of options when it comes to finding songs they enjoy. There have also been changes to the way people can actually obtain music. With so much free access to music how do musicians and songwriters still maintain control and make a profit?

BH: Many don’t. Three-fourths or more of all American songwriters and composers who earned most of their income from music royalties 10-12 years ago do not anymore. The main reason is Internet music piracy. It is estimated that an astonishing one of 30 songs is legally purchased. The piracy of copyrighted intellectual property such as movies and music will cost world economies an estimated $800 billion this year. That loss is expected to double within the next four years. However, we expect 38 | At Home Tennessee • MAY 2011

aggressive attacks on Internet piracy by the end of 2011.

AHT: What type of aggressive actions are being taken to prevent Internet piracy?

BH: There is a bill about to be introduced in Congress that will allow Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to quickly, efficiently and permanently remove illegal download sites from the Internet. On another front, the ISPs along with the movie and music industries are working on an agreement that will assist ISP policing of peer-to-peer file stealing or individuals who trade files illegally. You can also expect the Obama administration to step up enforcement efforts.

AHT: The NSAI provides members with numerous opportunities. Tell us a little about the one-on-one mentoring.

BH: We have a professional mentoring staff that includes award-winning songwriters − some full-time, some occasionally. The music industry is very unique. It is personal and hard to get into. For anyone starting out it’s best to learn from someone who knows the ropes and can educate on the the unique way the music industry compensates and who has an established reputation.

AHT: Who are some notable mentors who work with the NSAI? BH: There are almost too many to mention. Chuck Cannon, Jeffrey Steele, Rivers Rutherford, Jessi Alexander, Stephony Smith and literally a hundred more assist in teaching NSAI’s programs from mentoring to workshops to our Song Camps.

AHT: What do you mean by the unique way the music industry compensates?

BH: I have literally met dozens of aspiring songwriters and artists who move to Nashville without even knowing how writers and artists are paid. For songwriters their primary income is from performance and mechanical royalties. But there are also publishing deals, 360 record deals, producer shares and a master scale for studio musicians if

you release the demo they perform on. Splits are involved, Brooks, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and many others had career-defining moments at the most favored nation clauses on Bluebird Cafe. The Bluebird is a some records, etc. And under royalty systems it can often be It is estimated that an astonishing genuine Nashville treasure and if you live here and have not been months before those royalties make their ways through the vari- one of 30 songs is legally purchased. to a Bluebird show you must go. ous payment systems.

The piracy of copyrighted intellectual AHT: What type of events does AHT: The Bluebird Cafe is such property such as movies and music the NSAI have planned that you would like our readers to know a unique fixture of Nashville’s will cost world economies an estimat- about? music culture. How would you describe this historic Nashville ed $800 billion this year. That loss is BH: We just wrapped up Tin Pan South, America’s largest songtreasure? What type of impact has the Bluebird Cafe had on expected to double within the next writers festival. Tin Pan South takes place in Nashville and conMusic Row or on singer and four years. sists of approximately 90 shows songwriters? played at nine venues throughout BH: There is no place like the one week. Over 350 performers Bluebird Cafe for songwriters. It is where professionals test themselves and their songs and were at this year’s Tin Pan South, the most successful one ever. a place for aspiring writers to get “discovered.” Garth

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At Home Tennessee: If you weren’t working as the head of the Nashville Songwriters Association International what would you be doing?

Bart Herbison: I’d probably end up a U.S. Forest Ranger, or something environmental or in physics.

BH: Never give up.

AHT: What is a typical day like for you as Executive Director of NSAI? BH: There really is no “typical” day. It’s a combination of administration, legislation, fundraising and music.

AHT: Song you’re listening to right now?

BH: Indie artist Jen Foster’s “Thirty Nine”

AHT: How did you go from studying journalism to Executive Director of the NSAI? BH: When I was a kid, I was the announcer for a California school radio show, radio returned again when at the age of 16 I got a job in radio in Paris, TN. I interviewed rock stars and even received high school credit for doing so. I eventually became a reporter which led to a job as Deputy Director of Communications for the State of Tennessee under Gov. Ned McWherter. That led to a job in Congress with U.S. Rep. Bob Clement where among other things I worked on copyright issues...then NSAI.

AHT: Person you’d most like to meet in history?

BH: Abraham Lincoln or Albert Einstein AHT: Favorite song of all time ?

BH: “Rain Song” by Led Zeppelin AHT: If someone were visiting Nashville for the first time what would you recommend they do?

BH: Visit the Hermitage and walk the grounds, walk around Radnor Lake and drive through Bell Buckle and Leiper’s Fork.

AHT: Who do you predict as the next big talent?

BH: Up and coming songwriter Trent Jeffcoat AHT: What was your first concert?

BH: Three Dog Night AHT: Biggest dream you had as a kid?

BH: To be an astronaut AHT: Something we wouldn’t know just by looking at you?

BH: I’ve visited all 95 counties in the state of Tennessee AHT: Currently on your nightstand?

BH: A Ben Franklin biography and a bunch of remotes.

AHT: How many songwriters are currently members of the NSAI? BH: 6,500 AHT: Do you have a mentor?

BH: Yes, the late journalist Dennis Freeland and the late broadcaster Gary Powley.

AHT: You said that while working in Congress you got a lot of experience dealing with copyright issues. Were there any specific bills or projects that stood out as influential to your current career?

BH: It wasn’t any specific legislation. It was more about getting involved in the very unique copyright community on the Hill and in music industry circles around the country. Even on Capitol Hill the copyright universe is a small one. The issues are complex and usually have different impacts on different segments of the music industry.

AHT: Best advice for an aspiring songwriter?

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STAR-STRUCK: It wasn’t the Nashville music stars who influenced Laurie Sheinkopf’s stunning condominium design, but rather the star-studded view of the city’s glimmering skyline that inspired her.

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he planets and stars must have been aligned just right the day unit 2913 went on the market in Nashville’s exclusive Viridian in 2009. That event led realtor Laurie Sheinkopf to make the commitment to full-time downtown living she’d been considering for some time.

Sheinkopf first purchased a unit in the Viridian, one of Nashville’s leading downtown condominium complexes, as an investment in 2006. “For several years I had been bouncing back and forth between my spacious suburban home in Franklin and my compact downtown condo,” she says. “I absolutely loved living downtown but I couldn’t quite make the commitment to full-time condo living – I needed more space than my 618-square-foot unit afforded.” “Many of my friends thought I was crazy to want to live downtown, but I had tested the waters by easing into the lifestyle and I knew it was for me,” Sheinkopf shares.

“The Viridian is in the heart of downtown and everything you need is literally steps away from your front door; its great location is really unrivaled.”

Initially the real estate professional had no intention of selling her Franklin home when she invested in the Viridian condo. Yet eventually she found herself spending her time more and more downtown and less in Franklin.

Along with the convenience of living in town, Sheinkopf also fell in love with the strong sense of community she developed with other owners at the Viridian. “I had the best neighbors in Franklin, absolutely the best, but the urban lifestyle kept pulling me downtown,” she explains.

Late in the summer of 2008 a unit on the Viridian’s 29th floor went on the market and Sheinkopf couldn’t resist the temptation to take a peek. “I walked in the door and it took my breath away. The view of Nashville’s downtown skyline was amazing!” She purchased the unit, rented out her original condo and soon she was enjoying the million-dollar view from

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Inspired by the sparkling nightscape of city lights, the room’s decor incorporates the use of glass, satin, crystal and shades of lavender, gray and black. The exposed raw concrete ceiling, undraped windows and simple white walls keep the room from looking overly “done.”

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The feminine colors of this bathroom give light to the small area, creating the illusion of greater space. Sleek mirrored storage cabinets and the raised glass sink basin, along with the marble counter space, give a modern feel to the art-deco inspired surroundings.

HOME FEATURE the top. Still unable to commit to living there full-time due to space constraints in her one-bedroom urban place, Sheinkopf kept her home in Franklin.

Call it fate, luck or sheer determination, but Sheinkopf’s dream of immersing herself in the downtown residential culture became a reality the following year when she was able to buy the unit next to hers on the 29th floor and expand her living space into a comfortable 1,600 square feet.

“It all happened so fast, but I just knew I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to have the condominium of my dreams,” says Sheinkopf. “On the day of closing, I invited all my friends over for a ‘Break Down the Walls’ party. We sipped champagne and literally smashed the walls separating the two units!”

And so the transformation began. With the help of New Hope Builders, Sheinkopf more than doubled her square footage and incorporated a large living space, two bedrooms, three baths and a home office into the remodeled unit. She gives much of the credit for space planning to her decorator, Phillip Suits, and to contractor Ed Riley, also a downtown dweller. “Using their expertise, insights and creativity, we were able to create spaces for maximum use and to give my condo the ‘wow’ factor I envisioned,” Sheinkopf explains. The floor-to-ceiling expanse of glass in the main living space and bedrooms frames the panorama of Nashville’s skyline. “Truly, it was the view that inspired my overall design concept,” she says.

Sheinkopf describes her decorating style as “elegantly

floppable,” and her condo proves the point, filled with comfortable furnishings, great lighting and an abundance of open space. A large, eclectic group of friends at the Viridian often gravitates to her home, as the living room easily seats up to 20. Casually furnished in shades of gray and lavender, the main focal point of the room is the glass wall that affords amazing vistas of nearby LP Field, the Schermerhorn Symphony Building, Broadway and, according to Sheinkopf, the absolute best view of Nashville’s impressive Fourth of July fireworks display. The sparkling nightscape of city lights is duplicated in the room’s décor with the use of glass, satin and crystal. The exposed concrete ceiling, undraped windows and simple white walls keep the space from looking excessively “done,” she says.

Initially, Sheinkopf says, an updated kitchen was the last thing on her wish list for the condo, but her father, a high-end kitchen design consultant by trade, convinced her otherwise. “It’s really funny because I don’t even cook and I have this state-of-the-art kitchen with all the best appliances,” she confesses. The kitchen design maximizes storage space with floor to ceiling cabinetry by Creative Spaces. The dark gray stained cabinets stand out against the contemporary white walls and the pebble granite provides pattern and natural warmth to the space. A cutout in one wall facilitates effortless flow between the kitchen and living room. “Every Sunday, we’ve got a big group of residents who get together for dinner and we often end up in my place. My good friends feel right at home in my

The kitchen design maximizes storage space with floor to ceiling cabinetry in a sleek dark gray- a standout finish against the contemporary white walls.

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(left):The use of contemporary white paint in the entry way adds light to the small space and gives original artwork a gallerylike presentation.; (Middle) Though small, the guest room maintains a great “feng shui” with minimal use of furniture and the maximum use of drama with its black and white color scheme and hand-painted faux headboard.; (Right) A simple piece of furniture that was repurposed as a sink vanity provided the inspiration for this bathroom’s Hollywood decor. High gloss black and silver paint, black granite floors, Sheinkopf crystal light sconces and clear, chrome and black glass tiles in the shower enclosure give the room its classic glamour.

kitchen so I’m glad I listened to my father’s advice. Yes, father knows best!” she laughs.

Tucked in the corner of the main living room, a small home office for Sheinkopf’s real estate business fits beautifully. With its sleek, black built-in cabinets, the office blends seamlessly into the room. Her laptop and files are always within reach, and the stunning Nashville skyline provides the backdrop. “I love being able to work from home,” she says. “I mean, look at this view! It inspires and energizes me.”

The sleek and sumptuous feel of the living area continues into the master bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed drenched in white and bisque linens with soft, satiny pillows. With the downtown skyline right outside the window, the room evokes an image of a cloud of comfort high in the air. The billowy bed is juxtaposed against the hard architectural elements of the room; additional furniture is minimal. “I am a big believer in customized closets. The return on investment is always good when the time comes to sell,” says Sheinkopf. “And in a condo, maximizing space is a must.”

She confesses that the second master bathroom makes the biggest statement in the home. “This room was truly a labor of love and I feel it shows.” The inspiration came 44 | At Home Tennessee • MAY 2011

from a simple piece of furniture she had used as a bar in her previous condo. Repurposed as a sink vanity, the metallic piece conjures a Hollywood glamour feel. High-gloss black and silver paint, black granite floors, Sheinkopf crystal light sconces and clear, chrome and black glass tiles in the shower enclosure give the room its style. “I had a vision for this room. I spent hours poring over wallpapers, sinks, faucets, light fixtures…and I think I looked at over 200 tile samples before I made a final choice,” Sheinkopf says.

Even though she has been in her newly-expanded condo for over a year, the realtor still has to pinch herself and ask “do I really live here?” sometimes. Though downtown living might not be for everyone, Sheinkopf feels it is the perfect lifestyle for her and her two Shih Tzus, Oscar and Oliver. Whether walking the dogs at the nearby park, enjoying an art gallery crawl with fellow Viridian residents or dining at one of her favorite downtown restaurants, she says she is right where she belongs. “I’ve lived in some of the greatest cities in the country, including Washington, D. C., Miami, Boston and Houston, and I wouldn’t take any of them for the life I lead here in downtown Nashville,” she confides.

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All the ingredients

A star chef with a yen for entertaining turns her downtown loft into a personal statement ripe with museum-quality art, vintage glass and a panoramic view of the Memphis riverside. text: Hallie McKay photography: John Terry

At Home Tennessee: You’ve been here for nine years now, what made you decide to move downtown?

Felicia Suzanne: I love being near the river. I’ve lived in Charleston and New Orleans and found it so calming to be near water. The major reason, though, for moving into the Lofts was because I needed to be near the restaurant.

The Lofts had just opened and they were in walking distance from the restaurant on Main.

AHT: What are some of your favorite things about living downtown?

FS: Where do I start? I love the fact that I can walk anywhere or take the trolley to get where I’m going. The Farmers Market is another huge plus to living downtown.

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It’s great to be able to walk through, buy fresh produce and support local farmers as well. It’s also nice having so many restaurants and bars nearby along with the Redbirds stadium, the [FedEx] Forum and the [National] Civil Rights Museum. Downtown has a very cool vibe and such a great mixture of people.

AHT: Your condo recently underwent some extensive changes. What inspired you to redecorate?

FS: I had been wanting to redo my kitchen for some time.

When I first moved in everything was white. The refrigerator stuck out and the arrangement of the kitchen was just awkward. Storage was another problem. I was storing silver and platters under my bed, so I had no idea what I

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really had until the new shelves were installed and I could organize every thing.

AHT: How would you describe the new look of your home?

FS: Now, everything is simple, streamlined and organized.

I really love the fact that my kitchen now has bookcases so I can store all my cookbooks. I had never had that before. It’s also a much calmer place to come home to now, because we painted the walls caribou brown and hung thick drapes with blackout lining to prevent the sun from beaming in during the morning.

AHT: You have a great collection of art, antiques and items

you have gathered throughout the years. How do you find such unique items?

FS: I come from a very large, extended family where we don’t buy a lot of stuff, but rather pass it down. For years, my father, sister and I would stroll through markets or antique shops on the weekend and find the coolest items.

The lime green chairs in my kitchen were found on such a weekend. They were covered in plastic and strung up to the ceiling, and my father said, “Felicia, you have to have those for your apartment.”

AHT: Tell me a little about your collection of glassware and pitchers.

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HOME FEATURE I do a lot of it at home on Sundays. I love glassware and dishes, so I scoop them up whenever I get the chance. I enjoy setting a table; I get that from my grandmother Lovis who always had her Sunday lunch table set with good linens and china. She never understood why people didn’t use their stuff. What were they waiting for? It was there to be used not to be stuffed in a drawer. Because of that, she made every meal special and my mom and I are the same way.

AHT: I particularly love your eclectic art collection. How did you become such an art enthusiast?

FS: When I was in college at Memphis my dad gave me my first piece of art. It was a drawing by Evan Lindquist.

He said it was “on loan” but I knew that really meant it was mine. Since then, I’ve been an avid fan of work from Southern artists like Sara Howell, Evan Lindquist and Roger Carlisle. My stepmom and best friend are painters so that also helped cultivate and influence my love for art.

AHT: What draws you to a particular piece?

FS: I think it’s personal for everyone. I love the art in my home because I know the artist behind each one. I either grew up with them or have a close friendship with them.

At the same time, I love each piece for different reasons.

I love my Lindquist pieces for their detail and flawless execution of exact lines, and I love Sara Howell’s work for the vibrant, warm colors she uses.

(Top Right) A collection of Evan Lindquist works hang above windows facing the river; The bedroom got a new look with a coat of fresh paint in caribou brown and a tufted headboard; (Bottom Left) The foyer is a menage of several paintings and drawings; At the far wall of the living room sit two pharamcy shelves which Willet picked up in New Orleans at the Jefferson Market. Each shelf is filled with the Chef’s extensive collection of glassware and items for entertaining; (Bottom Right) Felicia Willet with her dog Bella.

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DESIGN

COMMERCIAL APPEAL The swanky interiors of Chef John Bragg’s newly relocated Circa restaurant are as cutting edge and creative as the cuisine served nightly at this East Memphis establishment. Designer Amy Howard sits down with At Home Tennessee to discuss how she put New York into this southern scene for a dining experience that’s truly exquisite.

At Home Tennessee: How would you describe John Bragg and his restaurant Circa?

Amy Howard: John is an entrepreneur -- always innovative and wants his food to be cutting edge and creative as well as his interior.

AHT: As the designer, what all did your job entail?

AH: I was responsible for deciding seating placement, what will make the restaurant different from the others, color pallet as well as the over all feeling of the restaurant. Of course, I would love to go to the moon for the design and finishes. The budget is always something to consider. I was able to use commercial fabrics that look residential but cost a fraction of what they would be in a residential setting.

All the furniture was custom designed for the space.

I love the fact that I own a factory that manufactures furniture and our imagination is our only perimeters.

space as well as what the chef is wanting to convey to his clients.

I wanted it cutting edge, country club with a little of New York.

Young and hip. I wanted Memphians to feel that they had gone out of town to dinner.

AHT: How do you organize a

proach.

AHT: How would you describe the style of Circa?

AH: Southern Country club meets New York Sheik.

AHT: Did you draw up a floor plan for Circa?

AH: I drew up a lay out that I felt we needed booths where there were tables. I needed to work with an existing floor as well as some lighting issues in the overhead lighting not being enough and wine racks from the other circa downtown.

AHT: Lighting is a huge factor when it comes to designing any space. What type or types of lighting did you use in Circa and why? project like this?

AH: I was able to install the AH: I keep folders on each lighting wall washer lights up cutting and cad drawing and front in the front of the lobby vendor. I have a great team as waiting area. That allowed the well! I start with fabrics. Fabrics. venetian plaster to show up. We I look for the newest introduc- did not have the budget to add AHT: When outfitting a comtions and see what emotionally the correct wall washers and mercial space such as Circa what catches my eye first. I love a spots to the main dining room are some of the things that you monochromatic pallet. A mix area. I would have loved to put consider? of textures and complimentary special lights on the tables. I did AH: I consider the clientele, the colors are always part of my ap- love the bubble lights that we 54 | At Home Tennessee • MAY 2011

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found for the booth areas. The reflections that they cast on the walls created an ambiance that I was very pleased with. I do wish we could have added more light in the main dining room. That was a little more than the budget we had at the time.

AHT: What is the key to finding a good color scheme when designing for a restaurant like this?

AH: Calming, new and fresh as well as fabrics that fit into our budget. I loved creating the custom venetian plaster walls for the space.

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throughout the summer with some varieties turning yellow at the start of autumn.

Although peonies perform best where winters are coldest, there are several early-blooming varieties which succeed quite nicely in the South.

Newer varieties such as “Miss America,” “Do Tell,” “Coral

Charm” and “Abalone Pearl” are recommended for Tennessee’s growing conditions.

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GARDEN

Marvelous May Mother nature makes her spring debut with bright blooms and fragrant flowers. Get outside and enjoy May’s mild temperatures before it’s too late!

Text and Photos: Andy Pulte

Andy Pulte is a gardening expert and internationally certified arborist who teaches at the University of Tennessee, contributes to several gardening publications and hosts a gardening radio show. Additionally, he speaks regularly to diverse groups and travels extensively to feed his passion for people and plants.

This is the most important month to get your summer garden established. It’s an ideal time to plant everything you want in your garden before the temperatures become unbearable. Here we take a look at some of the plants that are truly the best-of-the-best showoffs in the May garden.

Shrub Roses

Sparkling Burgundy Pineapple Lily

“Easy to grow” and “roses” don’t always go in the same sentence. However, May is a great time to look out for no-fuss, low maintenance shrub roses. In the midsouth many are putting on a full flush of flowers by Mother’s Day weekend. Check out (http://www.chattanoogarose.org/) and click on “Best of the Best from the Beall Family Rose Garden” for a list of some of shrub roses that grow with minimal intervention.

Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ Height: 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread: 1 ft. to 3 ft. Light: Full Sun The dark, upright leaves of pineapple lily are one of the most welcome sights in the May garden. Later on in the season these leaves will fade to an olive green, so enjoy their youthful appearance. Native to the meadows of South Africa, pineapple lily comes to life mid-season with large 30-inch bottlebrush flower stalks with tiny puce florets.

Columbine Aquilegia spp. and hybrids Height: 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread: 6 in. to 12 in. Light: Full Sun to Part Shade A multitude of hybrid and straight species columbine take center stage particularly in early May. The flowers come in an array of colors and can be nodding to upright, depending on the variety. Many of these beautiful plants are native to North America and Canada. Pay close attention to the growing requirements of each plant you choose to add to your garden, some like sun more then others.

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Rosa spp.

Height: 1 ft. to 10 ft. Spread: 1 ft. to 10 ft. Light: Full Sun

Foxglove Digitalis spp.

Height: 2 ft. to 6 ft. (in full flower) Spread: 6 in. to 12 in.

Light: Full Sun to Part Shade Foxglove comes in many types, but the hallmark of this plant has to be its spires of tubular flowers that scamper up the stem.

Different species of foxglove thrive in different locations from sunny borders to partially shaded woodlands. Most of our favorite garden varieties are biennial or short-lived perennials. This plant should be grown from seed by home gardeners. Plants bought at nurseries and home stores are often near the end of their life cycle when in full bloom.

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COMMUNITY CROSSVILLE − CUMBERLAND COUNTY

As morning mists lift from the craggy face of the Cumberland Plateau, the spirit of Tennessee’s natural beauty is revealed in the splendor of mountain foothills, rolling putting greens and dancing waterfalls. Magnificent views of the Cumberland Valley reflect fabulous living in Cumberland County. A golfer’s paradise, the communities of Crossville, Crab Orchard, Fairfield Glade, Lake Tansi and Pleasant Hill offer much more than tee time with top−quality stage productions and fine cuisine amidst outdoor adventures liberally sprinkled with the irresistible appeal of small−town life.

TEXT: Becky Newbold PHOTOGRAPHY: Courtesy Cumberland-Crossville Chamber

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Crossville, the “Golf Capital of Tennessee,” is home to 10 championship golf courses, among them, Jack Nicklaus’ Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain State Park.

Jack Nicklaus’ Bear Trace

Tee time, anyone? Crossville, the “Golf Capital of Tennessee,” is home to 10 championship golf courses, among them, Jack Nicklaus’ Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain State Park. Deer Creek Golf Club, a par 72 course, curves around Lake Genesis in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Water on eight of the 18 holes at Dorchester Golf Club in Fairfield Glade challenges any golfer.

Since 1970, Druid Hills Golf Club has yielded the grandest views of the plateau and surrounding mountains.

Located at the highest point in Fairfield Glade, Druid Hills is a “true test of golf” with its challenging course.

A full service restaurant, Legends, is located at Druid Hills.

When in Tennessee, a winery is one of the best places to look for a relaxing afternoon of music, good wine and great company. Crossville’s wineries are no exception. At Stonehaus Winery, located conveniently off I-40 at 2444 Genesis Rd., try any of their full line of wines from the Seval Blanc to the “beloved muscadine, also known as “God’s gift to the sunny South.”

Also, Stonehaus features an award winning line of sparkling wines guaranteed to add a shimmer to your next special occasion. Alongside the tasting room a quaint gift shop features homemade fudge, gourmet foods to make any evening complete and pottery of extraordinary quality. (A great gift, even if it’s for you!).

Chestnut Hill Winery at 78 Chestnut Hill Rd. is one of the largest wineries in the state. Tours outline the wine making process to create a memorable, rich experience. From the dry Chardonnay to the sweet red flavors of the Blackberry, Chestnut Hill wines are sure to please. Want a unique sensation? Take home a bottle of Hillbilly Shine Wine, a watermelon wine, full of fun but “not to be taken too seriously,” they say.

Members of the Fairfield Glade Wine Club gather monthly to showcase favorites from regions all over the world. Nine tastings are held each year and include hors d’oeuvres, discounts on purchases and a complimentary bottle on your birthday!

Check out at the Cumberland County Playhouse for the latest in top-notch live entertainment. A rich history and nearly 500 performances annually contribute to the Playhouse’s success as a cultural hot spot in Tennessee. Committed to excellence, the Playhouse offers opera, dance and concerts incorporating new works based on Tennessee and Southeastern history and culture at every opportunity. For ticket availability call 931.484.500 or visit them online at www.ccplayhouse.com. Located at 221 Tennessee Ave. in Crossville, the Playhouse was the 1984 recipient of one of the Governor’s Awards in the Arts for the state of Tennessee.

Established in 1855, Crossville - Cumberland County is located on the Cumberland Plateau region of Tennessee that was originally claimed by the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw and Chickasaw nations.

EAT ^ One of Crossville’s oldest establishments, The Brass Lantern Restaurant & Lounge at 79 Chestnut Hill Rd. will satisfy the most discerning palate with a selection from their full menu like the Mahi Mahi with Crab Stuffing. Paired with an exceptional wine from their ample selection, any meal is a source of pleasure. Open six days for dinner, reservations (recommended) may be made by calling 931.484.7657.

Legends, located at the Druid Hills Golf Club in Fairfield Glade, offers a diverse menu of steaks, seafood and pasta. Start your evening at Legends with Escargot en Croute, wrapped in puff pastry and served with Beurre Blanc sauce. Follow with fresh-fromthe-grill steaks or seafood, such as the Crab Stuffed Shrimp DeJonghe.

Better yet, call ahead and plan your visit around their Prime Rib Buffet.

Reservations are accepted, but not required. Call 931.484.3706 to ask about seasonal specials.

Bistro sandwiches and salads at Stonehenge Grille are served in a casual, social atmosphere with six flat screen TVs and free wi-fi. The full service restaurant and lounge are open seven days a week. Call 931.484.3741 for information on nightly activities such as Black Jack and Texas Hold’em events.

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Crossville’s Outlet Center is THE place to shop for great variety. Huge selections at steep discounts are the draw for patrons from across the state of Tennessee. Located at 361 Sweeney Dr. in Crossville, 27 stores under one roof include shoes, men’s and women’s apparel, kitchen items, accessories, cosmetics, nutrition and more. Call 931.484.7165 for information.

For the distinguished shopper, The Screen Door is both classy and trendy with clothing, accessories and gifts hand selected for those with sophisticated style and a definite eye for detail. Find unique home decor, gifts for him, her and baby. “A small town boutique with collections far from small town.” Check out The Screen Door at 117 North Main St. in MAY 2011 • athometn.com | 67

community at a glance Population: 56,053 Monthly Avg. High Temp.

Jan. 43/ July 82 Monthly Avg. Low Temp.

Jan. 21/ July 63 Nearby Metropolitan Cities: Chattanooga 60 mi Knoxville 50 mi Nashville 103 mi Median Sale Price of a Three-Bedroom Home: $174,871

Crossville, phone 931.787.1222.

Jacqueline’s Boutique at 126 Stonehenge Dr. in Fairfield Glade is one of seven shops making up The Collage at Village Green Mall. Unique, upscale boutiques offer ladies apparel, jewelry, home decor, personalized gifts, golfing items and much more.

Take home distinctive artwork created by Tennessee artisans. Call The Collage 931.456.4400.

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Whether an Olympic-sized swimming pool or a 50- acre lake is more to your liking, a stay at Cumberland Mountain State Park will have you in the "fun zone" for days on end.

Overnight backpacking and moderate hiking trails along the lake and creek will certainly lead you to a perfect picnic spot. Fishing on Byrd Lake may add bass, bluegill or bream to the creel. For a nice change of pace, check out The Bear Trace for excellent golf.

Be sure to explore the 300- foot long dam built of stones from nearby Crab Orchard. The Civilian Conservation Corps project was constructed in the 1930s adjacent to a grist mill and the Mill House Lodge. The Homestead Museum, just one mile away, depicts 1930s-era life. View majestic sandstone rocky cliffs created by the convergence of three mountains from the beautiful Grassy Cove valley.

Crab Orchard, at the base of Crab Or-

Fairfield Glade chard Mountain, was the gateway to the Cumberland area for pioneers and is home to a rare type of sandstone used in the construction of numerous buildings in the area, including the Cumberland County Courthouse.

Best described as a project of "Volunteer" spirit, the Cumberland Trail State Park, created in 1998, has high ridges and deep gorges of the Cumberland Plateau between Chattanooga and the Cumberland Gap. Conservation of natural resources and preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of Tennessee were at the essence of the hearts of the volunteers who built the 175 mile linear trail.

Find information and maps of 12 trails at www.cumberlandtrail.org.

Slow down and view life at the Muddy Pond Mennonite Community where you can visit the General Store for homemade candy and cheese. Throughout the community find rocking chairs, leather goods and bonnets made the old fashioned way.

Sit a spell at the Country Porch where you can find off-the-beaten-path antiques while enjoying a hamburger on a freshly baked bun. Top it off with a dish of homemade ice cream and take home a jar of sorghum molassas. In season, watch the Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill in operation (Sept.-Oct.).

Just across the road, visit Emma Guenther’s Variety Store for a fresh loaf of bread, fried pie or homemade

cinnamon roll. Call 931.445.3357 for hours of operation. (Take Exit 317 north on Highway 127 to Clarkrange , turn left, go one mile to Campground Road, then one mile to the Variety Store).

Power from Cumberland County’s first gristmill and sawmill came from the 110-foot-high Ozone Falls, at the head of a deep canyon off scenic Highway 70. Awe-inspiring views from the Ozone Falls Natural Area lead to rambling acres of Mount Roosevelt State Forest, a popular spot for photographers and backpackers.

Cumberland County contains a medley of interests for everyone from wildlife viewers and botanists to hunters and fishermen. The Catoosa Wildlife Management Area is home to bobcat, beaver, raccoon, mink, deer and the frisky river otter. Hunters may find sport with boar, deer, turkey and small game hunting. Managed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Catoosa has different hunting seasons than other areas of the state.

Contact TWRA for details. Caryonah Hunting Lodge is Tennessee’s oldest hunting lodge and preserve for boar hunting. The fierce and dangerous animal, a mixture of southern “Razorback” and the Russian Wild Boar makes its home on several thousand acres in Cumberland County.

Call Caryonah Hunting Lodge at 931.277.3113. Want to sharpen your

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shooting skills? Check out the Fairfield Glade Sportsman Club for trap, skeet, rifle, pistol and archery.

Open noon until dusk (summer hours), call 931.707.9033 for more information.

LIVE ^ Fairfield Glade community living offers extensive activities from golf and tennis to workout classes, daily pontoon cruises and group tours of nearby Biltmore Estates in Asheville, North Carolina. Stonehenge Golf Club is only one of five courses located at Fairfield Glade. Water beckons you to enjoy life with 11 lakes, marinas with beaches and swimming pools offering oceans of leisure on 12,000 acres of Cumberland Plateau living. Spas, indoor and outdoor tennis facilities, miniature golf, horseback riding and hiking along paved walking trails add to daily choices for fun and relaxation.

A weekly events calendar includes health and wellness programs, live entertainment and Pickleball. Also at Fairfield Glade, the Glade Cafe serving artisan sandwiches, soups, smoothies and fresh baked pastries, is conveniently located between the pool and gym areas. The full service Conference Center is professionally staffed for social events from family reunions and weddings to business meetings and national conferences.

Tranquility in a natural setting makes Cumberland Lakes at Cumberland Cove an excellent choice for seclusion without isolation. A 42acre private lake is the center point of the 1,800 acres of country living complete with private parks and golf courses. Wooded, mountain view or lake view homesites of 1+ acres are within close proximity to medical care. Located near Monterey and Crossville, visit www.cumberlandplateau.com for information on living near the “million dollar” bluff views of the Great Smokey Mountains.

Water play is abundant at Lake Tansi Village & Resort where Lake Tansi, Lake Geronimo, Lake Hiawatha and Lake Mohawk provide residents with a variety of activities from fishing to water skiing to

And Better Living • 5 Golf Courses with 90 holes • 11 Lakes with 2 Beaches and Marinas • 12 Indoor/Outdoor Tennis Courts • 4 Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pools • Recreation & Wellness Complexes • Miles of Walking Paths & Nature Trails on-site • Four seasons with moderate year round temperatures • Spectacular natural beauty around every turn • Home prices from $200,000 to $600,000 • Community Club dues less than $40 per month and a round of golf for as little as $26 • Six miles to I-40 and easy access to 3 metropolitan cities

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*What is Pickleball? Pickleball, a game of mini-tennis, is played on a badminton court with a 34 inches high net at the center. A perforated plastic baseball, similar to the whiffle ball, is used with wooden or composite paddles. A combination of Ping-Pong, tennis and badminton, the game is said to be “highly addictive” and fun! Find out more at www. pickleball.com or the USA Pickleball Association’s website at www.usapa.org.

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Make the restored farm of Cumberland Mountain Lodge your private country estate, perfect for girls night out or romantic couples accommodations. Enjoy a gourmet candlelight dinner followed by stargazing with on site telescopes. Cooking classes can be part of the fun or take to the great outdoors shooting clays before a pheasant or quail hunt. Give a hand with farm chores at this agritourism venue or hike a trail near the lake. Observation towers add appeal to wildlife viewing. Cumberland Mountain Lodge, 1130 Clint Lowe Road, Crossville, 919-493-5712, www.cumberlandmountainlodge.com.

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paddle boating. A full service marina and bait shop offers pontoon rentals, tackle and supplies to make your day on the water the best. A beautiful sunset over the beaches of Lake Tansi settles you in for a lifetime of peace and quiet. Too active to sit still? Be a part of activities at the Health and Racquet Center, join a golf league, swim laps, indoor or out, team up with friends for a game of bridge or find common ground with others in one of the organized special interest clubs of Lake Tansi Village & Resort.

Steeped in rich history, Cumberland County abounds in natural grandeur and Tennessee charm. A unique blend of people make their home where the cool mountain breezes stimulate the senses and the rugged landscape gives way to fragile life found in nature’s wildflowers and wild critters.

Growing from the inner crevices of nature, the longing to spend a lifetime in Cumberland County blossoms in the hearts of those who drink in the green valleys with their eyes and feel the sunset warm their faces.

Crossville/Cumberland Event Info

Crossville Fourth of July Fireworks Display July 4th Centennial Park, Crossville, TN 931-456-6632 www.crossville-chamber.com

A-Maze-ing Race October 16th Autumn Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch 931-210-7655 www.autumnacres.net

Cumberland County Fair August 29th – September 3rd 1398 Livingston Rd, Crossville, TN 931-484-9454 www.cumberlandcountyfair.com

Storytelling Festival October 21st and 22nd The Palace Theatre, 72 South Main street 931-484-6133 www.crossvilleartscouncil.org

Homesteads Apple Festival September 24th and 25th Historic Cumberland Homesteads Tower 96 Highway 68, Crossville, TN 931-456-9663 www.cumberlandhomesteads.com

Downtown Holiday Open House November 4th and 5th Main Street 931-787-1324 www.downtowncrossvilleinc.com

Pioneer Day September 17th Cumberland County Fairgrounds 931-484-7416 www.fairparkseniorcenter.org

Parade of Trees December 1st First National Bank of Tennessee on Main Street 931-484-2265 www.fnbotn.com

A Taste of Crossville September 9th Main Street (on the north side of Taylor St), Crossville, TN 931-787-1324 www.downtowncrossvilleinc.com

Crossville Christmas Parade December 10th Main Street Palace Theatre 931-484-6133 or Billy Loggins 931-787-1956 www.crossville-chamber.com

Oktoberfest October 7th and 8th 2892 Hwy. 70 East, Crossville, TN 931-707-7291 www.crossvilleoktoberfest.com

Fairfield Glade Art Guild Events 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558 931-707-7249 www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

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StyleWorks and ArtWorks offered shopping, art, fashion and fun to benefit Siskin Children’s Institute in Chattanooga. ArtWorks kicked off the two-day event, which took place at the Chattanooga Convention Center, with a silent art auction featuring pieces in various mediums donated by regional

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Partygoers enjoyed bidding on fabulous, one-of-akind auction items, dining on gourmet cuisine, and Pat Tronsor & Karen Ratcliff dancing to the festive live music of Party Planet.

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Josephine Circle, Inc. presented “Off To The Races” – a luncheon, fashion show and silent auction held at the Hilton Hotel in East Memphis to benefit The Josephine Circle, Inc. For more than 90 years The Josephine Circle, Inc. has provided scholarships and interest-free loans to deserving young men and women pursuing a higher education. The organization endowed scholarships at Rhodes College and at the University of Memphis and awards annual scholarships to the University of Tennessee Allied Health, the University of Tennessee School of Nursing, and the University of Tennessee School of Dental Hygiene. Special guests in attendance included the Dean of the University of Tennessee College of Allied Health, Dr. Noma Anderson, and Chairman Dr. Cassandra Ballard, along with three students who were recipients of three scholarships: Maranda Riley, Kelli Whiteaker and Megan Blackburn.

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The Hermitage Gala

The Hermitage Gala, chaired by Emily James and Rebecca Laine, benefited the ongoing preservation of The Hermitage including educational programs, restoration of buildings and grounds, and conservation of extensive collections. The Gala honored Senator Lamar Alexander, who was presented with the Lewis R. Donelson Award. This award was named after the great, great, great grandson of Andrew Jackson Donelson and long-time supporter of The Hermitage.

Becky & Dick Cowart with Emily & Wynne James

Elizabeth & Larry Papel with Andrew Jackson VI & Janet Jackson

Sam & Beth Harwell, Tony Thompson & Molly Brown

Honey Alexander & Senator Lamar Alexander

Photography by Ali Foley

JDRF Promise Gala Patrons Party

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An elegant Patrons Party for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) 2011 Promise Gala was held at the home of Bunny & Mike Blackburn. The Blackburn’s graciously hosted the gathering at their beautiful home in Nashville to celebrate the upcoming JDRF Promise Gala to take place April 16, 2011 at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. The Patrons Party featured a preview of the live auction items that will be offered at the Promise Gala, and guests enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres provided by September’s Restaurant.

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Commercial Bank and Trust President Monte Jones accepts an award

Champagne & Chocolates Guests enjoyed an elegant champagne and chocolate buffet at Miss Ollie's in downtown Jackson at a Legacy Circle after-concert party held February 12.

Ron Redwing & Patricia Randle Broadway stars Philip Hernandez & Rita Harvey

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JACKSON Brooks Shaw & Son Old Country Store Off Interstate 40, only an hour from Memphis, the well-known establishment that sits in the Casey Jones Village complex offers three Southern buffets. The goal of this family-owned restaurant since 1965, to serve the best regional fare in the South, is quickly achieved with their signature cracklin' cornbread, hand-battered fried chicken, and true Southern vegetables.

The focus is not only on the delicious comfort food but also the warm, fun atmosphere where it's all about the family.

The Old Country Store truly provides the complete package with great food and great history, as the Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum are right nearby.

The restaurant is open daily 6:30 a.m.9:00 p.m. 56 Casey Jones Ln., Jackson, 731.668.1223

Fried chicken at the Old Country Store Photo courtesy of: Paul Jackson Photography

KNOXVILLE Litton's Market, Restaurant & Bakery Located in Fountain City, Litton's serves over 6,000 customers a week. The casual, neighborhood market offers blue plate specials and various sandwiches but their signature dish is the hamburger, even the bun is made in-house. When it comes to soul food, you must try the famous collard greens. If you don't have time to dine in, pick up meats and fish in the market and homemade pastries from the bakery. The family-owned and operated establishment has been open since 1946 and has received much local and national exposure. Litton's Market, Restaurant & Bakery is open Monday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 2803 Essary Rd., Knoxville, 865.688.0429 Sweet P's Barbecue and Soul House Off the beaten path in Knoxville sits Sweet P's Barbecue and Soul House. Overlooking Stock Creek, the juke joint offers unique BBQ burritos, traditional BBQ 80 | At Home Tennessee • MAY 2011

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plates and soul food-style sides, including their popular mac 'n cheese and collard greens. Sweet P's originally began five years ago as only catering; the restaurant opened two years ago. Since opening, the eatery has been a hot spot for soul food as well as live entertainment. There’s live music once a week, usually on a Friday or Saturday night. Sweet P’s is open Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. 3725 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, 865.247.7748 CHATTANOOGA Herman's Soul Food & Catering A soul food fixture for 19 years, Herman’s is best known for its whiting fish and chicken and dressing. Choices abound -order the fish grilled or fried, then choose from about 20 home-style Southern sides.

The chicken and dressing is available only on Sunday, but if you go on Sunday be prepared as locals wait hours at this restaurant. The cornbread dressing is homemade and there is truly nothing like it. Herman's Soul Food & Catering serves great Southern cuisine with true Southern hospitality. The restaurant is open Monday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m, and Sunday 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. 3821 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, 423.624.5715 Southern Star Restaurant Since opening in October of 2000 on the south side of Chattanooga, the Southern Star Restaurant has been dishing up delicious homemade soul food for the past 10 years. The energetic atmosphere during the busy lunch service keeps diners alert while reading the large blackboards that feature blue plate specials and fresh desserts. Customer favorites include the meatloaf and fried chicken which are rotated weekly, but you can always expect to find catfish on the menu each Friday. Eight vegetable choices complement whatever the meat may be that day.

The Southern Star makes everything from scratch including the famous banana pudding, so be sure to stop by and enjoy some classic Southern cuisine. The Southern Star is open Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m. 1300 Broad St., Chattanooga, 423.267.8899 NASHVILLE The Loveless Cafe In 1951, Lon and Annie Loveless converted their home on Highway 100 into

the Loveless Cafe and Motel. The motel business has died out, but the couple still serves up their signature biscuits, fried chicken, country ham and homemade sides. The Loveless focuses on its family atmosphere so diners feel right at home.

Many think of the cafe only for their prized biscuits, but regulars come for the smothered pork chops on Tuesdays and “watermelon ribs” on Wednesdays and Fridays. After a meal of Loveless’ famous food, stroll through the six unique shops that were originally individual motel rooms; the stores include the Loveless Hams & Jams Country Market. Open daily 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8400 Hwy. 100, Nashville, 615.646.9700.

Monell's In the historic district of Germantown in downtown Nashville sits the restaurant Monell's in an 1880 Victorian home.

Monell's has six tables that accommodate up to 16 people family-style; you may enter the restaurant as a stranger but you will leave as friends. House specialties include skillet fried chicken, corn pudding and their famous green beans. No reservations; seating is first come, first served. Monell's serves country breakfast Saturday 8:30-1:00 and Sunday 8:30-11:00; lunch Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m -2:00 p.m., Saturday 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; and dinner

Puckett's mouthwatering baby back ribs keep patrons coming back for more. Photo courtesy of: Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant

Tuesday-Saturday 5:00-8:30. 1235 6th Ave., Nashville, 615.248.4744.

Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant Voted “Best Restaurant Worth the Drive”

by Rand McNally, Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant’s two locations embody what Nashville is all about – great Southern soul food and great live music. Puckett's smokes all of their meats in house and is best known for cherry wood smoked pulled pork and baby back ribs. But other

entrees such as their King's French Toast, redneck burrito and catfish tacos make Puckett's stand out. Along with their soul food, Puckett's has live music TuesdaySaturday. The Puckett's in Franklin is open Sunday-Monday 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Saturday 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. The downtown Nashville location is open Sunday 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Monday-Thursday 7:00a.m.-10:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. 120 Fourth Ave. South Franklin, TN 37064 615.794.5527 OR 500 Church St. Nashville, 615.770.2772 Swett's Restaurant Family-owned for decades, Swett's offers delicious food served cafeteria style at two locations in Nashville as well as another establishment in the Nashville airport.

Swett's opened in 1954 and is best known for its fried chicken and county style vegetables such as macaroni and cheese, candied yams, turnip greens and squash casserole. “We use fresh produce, cut our own meats, and boil bags of potatoes.

Everything is made from scratch,” says owner David Swett. All locations are bustling during lunch when diners can quickly move through the line and grab a home-cooked meal at a reasonable price.

Swett's is open daily 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

2721 Clifton Ave. Nashville, 615.329.4418 OR 900 8th Ave. North Nashville 615.742.0699

MEMPHIS Patrick's Steaks & Spirits This eclectic neighborhood bar in East Memphis has been serving its homecooked soul food to regulars since 1992.

The casual, wildly decorated restaurant is donned with Elvis memorabilia, University of Memphis Tigers décor, along with license plates and a multitude of signs.

The restaurant has your typical "meats and veggies" but the most popular entrees are smothered pork chops and fried catfish paired with their turnip greens, macaroni and cheese, and spinach casserole. Weather permitting, diners can enjoy the large patio deck adorned with stringed lights as well as occasional live music. Patrick's opens daily at 11:00 a.m.; the kitchen closes Sunday-Tuesday at midnight and Wednesday-Saturday at 1:00 a.m. 4972 Park Ave. Memphis, 901.682.2852 Alcenia's This vibrant, colorful cafe in downtown Memphis on Main Street has been dishing up true Southern soul food since 1997.

Owner Betty Joyce “B.J.” Chester-Tamayo says when you come to Alcencia's it's “like you are in your grandmother's kitchen.”

Stand-out dishes include fried chicken, pork chops, macaroni and cheese, and yams, just to name a few. Alcenia's homemade desserts cannot be passed up either – from their pecan pie, sweet potato pie,

and bread pudding. Here everything is made from scratch, and “it's all done with a lot of love,” says B.J. Alcenia's is open Tuesday-Friday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 317 N. Main St. Memphis, 901.523.0200 The Cupboard Since 1943, The Cupboard has been serving Memphians down-home Southern fare.

Voted “Best Home Cooking” by Memphis Magazine year after year, the Midtown establishment is known for "meat and threes" but their signature dish is the chicken and dressing accompanied with their well-known vegetable favorites like Italian spinach, eggplant casserole, fried green tomatoes and corn pudding. The Cupboard's Southern soul food is what's been bringing locals into the restaurant for decades. It's truly a Memphis favorite as crowds line up for this good ole' country cooking reminiscent of your grandmother's kitchen table. The Cupboard is open daily 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

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The "HONEST FOOD" Philosophy

Chef Johannes Klapdohr discusses his recent victory at the King of the Mountain Chefs Challenge and gives simple tips on how everyone can eat better and improve their lives.

Text: Amanda Harris

Photos courtesy of: Old Edward's Inn

When German native Johannes Klapdohr moved to “We assumed what we could and brought ingrediAtlanta in 1996, neither Klapdohr nor the culinary world ents to accommodate that. I brought salsify, rutabaga knew what was in store. When he received an offer from and other winter root vegetables, but what was in the Atlanta’s top-rated restaurant he had no intention of mystery basket was not matching what I brought,” he leaving Germany, “but the offer sounded too good to pass shares. Luckily, Klapdohr’s talent, knowledge and, most up.” Coming from a family of hoteliers and restaurateurs, importantly, his culinary philosophy helped him create Klapdohr quickly excelled in the Southern culinary world multiple dishes that wowed the judges. and recently won the 2011 King of the Mountain Chefs Klapdohr has developed the concept of “Honest CuiChallenge. sine” and applied According to it to his cooking at Klapdohr, the Iron the Old Edwards Chef-style event Inn located in is “more than just Highlands, North a competition. It Carolina. As the was a great way executive chef, he to allow everyone emphasizes quality, in the community taste and nutrition to get involved in when he creates his something fun and dishes. “Our focus is on the product interesting where the day ended with and we are doing a dinner cooked by a lot of research all of the participaton where we get ing chefs.” them. We want to Given only 40 bring the guest an minutes and suroriginal product prise ingredients in a creative way with which to crebut want them to ate several dishes, recognize that the a chef can only do food and the style so much to prepare are regional cuisine for this type of cucombined with the linary competition. best global ingredi“I knew I wanted ents,” he says. to do appetizer To Klapdohr, portions and focus eating locally is on that. It didn’t important, but it matter if I used fish does not dictate his or meat because I menus: about 60 knew what type of Top: Chef Wolfgang Green, Chef Jonathan Reid, Chef Mitch Sheppard, Chef Johannes Klapdohr and percent of the menu presentation I would Chef Nick Figel pose for a picture after the competition. at Old Edwards Inn Bottom Left: Things get hot in the kitchen as Chef Jonathan Reid battles against the clock. Bottom Right: choose,” says Klais locally sourced and The audience looks on as judges sample the chefs’ final products. phohr. What ended they are constantly up inside the mystery basket? Scallops, flank steak paired looking to increase that percentage. “You need to look for with bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach celeriac, chayote a great balance and promote local products and have them squash and poblano pepers. “I thought it was going to on the menu, but I don’t think I will ever come to the be a whole rabbit or fish. No one would have expected to point where my menu is completely local,” he explains. see those ingredients in the basket.” Unlike in the actual “Olive oil and peppercorns are great examples of having a Iron Chef competitions, these chefs had to bring their own product on the menu that is not regional at all. It can’t be grown in the Highlands and the Italian and French prodingredients to accompany the main one in the mystery ucts are so much better.” basket, so anticipating what was inside played a big role Klapdohr is also an advocate for eating healthy, not in the end product.

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just at restaurants, but at home as well. Making this shift to healthy and organic eating does not need to be difficult. “Every week you can make a difference. It’s about educating yourself on what you can do to find better products and how to cook them. Then, you have to start looking at food as nutrition for your body and make that your top priority I think if you do that, a lot of things are going to change and guide you in your cooking at home or shopping for products and you will find out very quickly how many items are bad for you and should not be in your cart,” he says.

Many people think that eating healthy comes with a high price tag, but Klapdohr disagrees with this assumption. “A bag of potato chips can cost two to three dollars. How many raw potatoes can you buy with that? A bag of organic potatoes costs the same price and they will last you a lot longer,” says Klapdohr. “People are spending a lot of money on things that are not as important as nutrition.

We need to eat honest food and not processed food. One of my favorite sayings is ‘there is no such thing as junk food. There’s either food or there’s junk.’”

Klapdohr’s philosophy is logical and has many great benefits beyond just nutrition. “It’s easy to cook at home. You can boil potatoes and sauté broccoli and you have healthy food. You will create a much better lifestyle and build relationships in the family where you sit down at a table and have 30 minutes with the family where you can communicate and discuss things that are important to you.” When seeing all these positive changes that can occur with following Klapdohr’s “Honest Food” philosophy, there seems to be no reason why we shouldn’t begin to slowly change our eating habits and live healthier and happier lives.

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y mother is, perhaps, the most disciplined eater I have ever known. She can open a bag of potato chips before dinner, eat a small handful, and place the bag back into the pantry and forget going back for more. I have even found stale chocolate in plain sight inside her kitchen cabinet and I have never seen her take a second helping of anything. This would be a sore trial for my green-eyed greedy gut, yet no one is perfect and I can attest she does have one weakness. I’ve caught her on more than one occasion eating large spoonfuls of sweetened whipped cream straight from the mixing bowl before dessert is served.

There are those of us who are purists when it comes to whipped cream and those who don’t mind a little dessert topping from a plastic tub. My mother is a heavy cream stickler and avowed denigrator of dairy substitutes. I cannot recall a day in my life when she did not have at least one pound of butter and a pint of heavy cream in her fridge. Some of us squirrel away a bar of emergency chocolate. She keeps a stockpile of emergency whipping cream. You just never know when you might need a fix.

We eat the most whipped cream in May around Mother’s Day. It happens that strawberry season coincides with the day we celebrate Mom and overlaps her late May birthday and so we always go together to pick flats of local strawberries that are so sweet and delicate that they must be eaten or made into jam the same day. Sun warmed and scenting the air with perfume, we eat pints while driving home, staining our fingers and planning dessert. Strawberry pie, strawberry shortcake, strawberry layer cake, strawberry soufflé, each of these a beloved springtime treat but none loved more by my mother than strawberry sponge cake. Our family recipe calls for lots of freshly whipped heavy cream.

It is a tradition in our family to bake the sponge cake in a halfsheet pan and turn it out onto a tea towel heavily dusted with powdered sugar. Working from the side, I gently roll up the cake, let it rest for 30 seconds and then unroll it. I roll it up to cool completely. When cool, I gently unroll the cake and spread it with a pint of whipped heavy cream, lightly sweetened and topped with a pound of thinly sliced strawberries, roll it back up and chill it for a few hours. When ready to serve, cut crossways with a sharp knife for a very smooth slice to show off the swirl. I serve the cake with any remaining whipped cream if my mother hasn’t eaten it already.

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Text and photography by:

Gourmet Gadget Gal, Jane Gaither

Strawberry Sponge Cake

Ingredients:

5 eggs, separated 1 tsp. vanilla ½ tsp. salt 1/3 c sugar 1/3 c cornstarch 1/3 c all purpose flour confectionary sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 °.

Grease a half-sheet pan and line with parchment paper.

Grease parchment paper and lightly flour.

Beat egg whites and add salt. Continue to beat until soft peaks form.

Slowly add sugar and beat until stiff but not dry.

In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until foamy and add vanilla; set aside.

Spoon egg whites over the yolks and sprinkle flour and corn starch on top.

Fold gently until blended and then spread in pan.

Bake for about 10 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

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Celebrating Baby

Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. They lived with their Mother in a sand-bank, underneath the root of a very big tree. −Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit Text: Stephanie Hamilton Alexander Photography: Anna Peebles Reynolds

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Among many things, baby showers are charming and thoughtful displays of the joy which new life brings. Expert party planner Stephanie Alexander shares tips for a successful baby celebration with a creative storybook theme.

Alexander covered a mini silver galvanized container with large leaf lettuce and placed two chalkboard signs inside which read “Welcome Max” to form the centerpiece. “I just love this chalkboard trend,” says Alexander.

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A successful shower requires a host to be creative with invitations, decorations, food and gifts. Alexander used Beatrix Potter’s book and its wonderful illustrations as the inspiration for a baby luncheon given in honor of her sister. The lunch was held outdoors, a lovely backdrop to the garden themed party.

She designed the tablescape with Mr. McGregor’s garden in mind.

“Peter Rabbit was always escaping into the garden for some afternoon fun. It was full of lettuce, watering cans and lots of carrots and radishes. That made the perfect backdrop for our outdoor lunch,” she explains.

For the table, Alexander used lots of burlap fabrics and dark woods. To go along with the storybook theme, Alexander chose an assortment of rabbits from her personal collection and even a few from family members. “I always say in party planning, ask your friends and family before you go out and buy something,” says Alexander, “and reuse items as often as you can.” Asking friends and family to help you enables you to save money and incorporate meaningful pieces into your decorating scheme.

Also adorning the table were bright yellow Forsythia blooms which were tucked into antique silver watering cans that belonged to Alexander’s grandmother. Other storybook accents included cupcake picks with original designs by Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit garland for the table. Both items are from the Meri Meri Peter Rabbit Collection and can be purchased at You’re Invited Gifts and Paper in Nashville or online at www.emilys-collection.com.

Overhead, bright tissue poms designed by Alexander hung from a sturdy tree. “The poms are a quick, inexpensive way to add drama and height to any table,” says the party planner. For this event, Alexander chose a variety of colors including sky blue, chocolate brown and bright orange. “The great thing about poms is that they can be used at children’s parties, baby showers, even at weddings.

You just need to coordinate the right colors for your event,” she adds.

MENU Guests at the celebration lunch dined on pimento cheese mini sandwiches, bacon and cheese quiche tartlets, strawberry pretzel salad, thyme and parmesan mini shortbread biscuits, vinegar-based pasta salad, assorted mini muffins and homemade petit fours, and Alexander’s homemade tea punch.

ZITI Pasta Salad Ingredients 1 Box ziti pasta 1 1/2 c. vinegar 1 1/2 c. sugar 2 chopped cucumbers 1 c. diced onions 1 jar of diced pimento 1 tsp. Accent (or substitute Mrs. Dash) 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper Directions: Mix all ingredients well and pour over cooked ziti.

Refrigerate overnight.

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad − a Southern potluck favorite!

Ingredients: 2 c. crushed pretzels 3/4 c. melted butter 3 Tbsp. sugar, plus 3/4 c. sugar 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese 1 (8-oz.) container whipped topping 2 (3-oz.) packages strawberry gelatin dessert mix 2 c. boiling water 2 (10-oz.) packages frozen strawberries Whipped topping or whipped cream, to garnish

Place the butter in the bowl of an elec- chopped fresh parsely for garnish tric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix until creamy.

Directions: Add Parmesan cheese, flour, salt, Roll crust on floured surface. thyme and pepper and combine.

Using a round cutter, cut according Dump dough onto a lightly floured to the size you need. (Stephanie used board and roll into a 13-inch long log. mini tart shells to create these quiche tartlets. If you don’t have tart pans, use Wrap the log in plastic wrap and place jumbo muffin pans to hold individual in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden. quiche tarts.)

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350° F. Place dough in tart pans and gently prick with a fork.

Bake crust for 5 minutes at 425°.

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 °.

Crumble cooked bacon in crusts.

For the crust, mix pretzels, butter, and 3 Tbsp. of sugar.

Top with cheese.

Mix all other ingredients and pour over crust.

Press crust mixture into a 9x13inch pan and bake for 7 minutes.

Cook quiches 15 minutes at 425° and then reduce heat to 350° for 30-40 minutes (you may have to cover crust edges with foil to prevent burning).

Set aside and allow to cool.

In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and 3/4 c. of sugar.

Fold in whipped topping, and spread over cooled crust.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Tip: Feel free to experiment with ingredients other than bacon − ham, spinach, etc.

Refrigerate until well chilled.

In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and allow to cool slightly.

Stephanie’s Tea Punch Ingredients:

Add strawberries and pineapple, and pour over the cream cheese mixture.

Refrigerate until serving time.

1 gallon sweet tea Cut the log crosswise into 1/4 to 1/2inch thick slices.

To serve, cut slices and top with a dollop of whipped topping.

Place the slices on a sheet pan and bake for 22 minutes.

Thyme and Parmesan Crackers − from the Barefoot Contessa Bacon and Cheese Quiche Tartlets Ingredients: Yield: 6 small quiche tarts.

1/4 lb. (1 stick) unsalted butter Ingredients: 3 oz. grated Parmesan cheese 1 pie crust, refrigerated 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 small container whipping cream 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 3 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/3 c. milk 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 c. grated cheddar cheese Directions: 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 88 | At Home Tennessee • MAY 2011

1 gallon orange juice 1 gallon lemonade 1 large can of pineapple juice Directions: Mix all ingredients in a glass container and serve immediately.

Tip: For a bubbly beverage, add ginger ale. “The ginger adds a little “bite” to the drink, which I love,” says Alexander.

Party Tips: • Cut your prep time in half with a few storebought items. Alexander suggests purchasing miniature quiches at your local warehouse store or ready-made pimento cheese to spread on mini rye bread slices.

• Buy your favorite fruit tea from a local restaurant or make “Memphis Lemonade” (1/2 iced tea and 1/2 lemonade).

• Ask guests to bring their favorite childhood book as a gift to the baby.

Suggest that they write a special note to the baby on the inside cover.

• Homemade petit fours are very time consuming.

If you don’t have the time or the baking skills, call and place an order at your local bakery.

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Text: Mary Claire Melton photos courtesy of Memphis in May in May kicks off with three days of Memphis music from April 29th - May 1st.

This year will be the 35th anniversary of the Beale Street Music Festival and it promises to be one of the biggest yet. The line-up includes performances by John Mellencamp, Gregg Allman, Jason Mraz, Jerry Lee Lewis, MGMT, The Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons and numerous others. Located in downtown’s Tom Lee Park, the event is a festive outdoor experience with three stages offering simultaneous performances against the scenic backdrop of the Mississippi River. Single-day gate passes are $37.

International Salute to Belgium: Each May, Memphis dedicates one week to celebrating the culture, cuisine and lifestyle of another country during International Week. This year’s honorared country is Belgium.

Guests will get a taste of authentic cuisine when Belgian chefs Didier Bolle, who will be at Chez Philippe (Peabody Hotel) May 6-7, and Felix Allen who will be at Grill 83 (Madison Hotel) May 17-18 serve up a delicious meal of traditional Belgian fare. Those who love the arts will want to check out memphisinmay.org for a full list of all exhibits especially those happening at the Brooks Museum, Memphis Botanic Gardens and Stax Museum. Additional events happening during International Week include a film series presented by Indie Memphis May 4 -23, the International Gala on May 6, Belgium on Beale at the Orpheum Theatre May 5, and a lecture series May 3 by distinguished architect Martine De Maeseneer.

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Memphis celebrates the threshold of summer like no other city in the world. From rock and roll to the Memphis Symphony and from international gourmet cuisine to the best barbecue anywhere, the city revels all month long.

World Championship Barbecue Contest: Created in 1978, the city’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest brings hundreds of teams to Tom Lee Park to compete for over $110,000 in prizes and the much-coveted bragging rights. Other events of the weekend include a t-shirt contest, best booth award (decoration is encouraged) and a Ms. Piggie Idol competition (see memphisinmay.org/aboutwcbcc for more information). You won’t want to miss this event. It’s like having a huge cookout and inviting thousands of your closest friends. The contest is held the weekend of May 12th-14th, however, you can enjoy great barbecue in Memphis all year long!

Sunset Symphony: The Sunset Symphony, Memphis in May’s oldest event, caps the monthlong celebration on May 28 with great music in a can’t-be-beat atmosphere.

During the day you can enjoy the music of local performers, then at 6 p.m. the Commemorative Air Force fills the sky with aerial stunts and high-speed fly bys. You may think that your day is done, but it is only just beginning. After the air show stay for a performance by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra will be joined

by Memphis legends, the Bar-Keys, when both groups pay tribute to the renowned music of Stax Records. Fireworks sponsored by Bank of America create a perfect finale for not only the Sunset Symphony, but for Memphis in May. The festival is a mere reminder of all the fabulous food, art, culture, music and entertainment that Memphis has to offer. For any information about these events visit the Memphis In May website. Come to Memphis in May where your experience is one of a kind.

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HAPPENINGS Through June 30th Cherie Langston Paintings Ravine, Oxford MS 662.234.4555 Through May 7 The Spring Show The Shops of Saddle Creek Germantown winterartsmemphis.com 2 Nashville Zoo Golf Classic The Golf Club of Tennessee, Kingston Springs www.nashvillezoo.org 615.833.1534 1-7 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Humboldt 731.784.1842 cindy@humboldtchamber.org 3-30 Through the Lens Rutherford County Visual Arts Center rcvag.com, 828.288.5009 5-7 Michael Cavanaugh Sings the Music of Billy Joel Bank of America Pops Series Nashville Symphony 615.687.6400 Nashvillesymphony.org 6-8 Main Street’s JazzFest Murfresboro 615.895.1887 6-7 Memphis Greek Festival St. George’s, Memphis 901.534.5310 7 Symphony in the Garden Dixon Museum of Art, Memphis 901.761.5250, Dixon.org Kentucky Derby Party Belle Meade Plantation bellemeadeplantation.com 39th Annual MayFest Rutherford Town Revitalization rutherfordtown.com TN Iris Festival Dresden 731.364.5101, tennesseeirisfestival.com

Chris Botti Knoxville Symphony 865.291.3310 ksotix@knoxvillesymphony.com 8 Mother’s Day Spring Baroque Knoxville Symphony 865.291.3310, knoxvillesymphony.com 9th-10th Celtic Woman Orpheum Theater, Memphis 901.525.3000, OrpheumMemphis.com 10 -15 Young Frankenstein TPAC tpac.org, 615.782.4000 11th Jackson Browne Orpheum Theater, Memphis 901.525.3000, Orpheum-memphis.com

MAY 2011 Connections: Earth and Sky Ballet Memphis Grove outside Tetron Tack, Memphis Zoo Balletmemphis.org 901.757.7322 14-15 Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival Downtown Gatlinburg 800.568.4748, info@gatlinburg. com 15 Cameron Carpenter Nashville Symphony 615.687.6400, Nashvillesymphony.org 16 Giving on the Green Brentwood Country Club Highhopesnash.org 615.661.5437 17-22 Les Miserables TPAC, Nashville 615.782.4000, tpac.org

12 Every Thursday Art + Issues Hunter Museum, Chattanooga 423.267.0968, huntermuseum. org

19 Generous Helpings Nashville Farmer’s Market Secondharvestmidtn.org 615-627-1611

Miss USA Send Off Party Madison Hotel, Memphis 901.333.1200, madisonhotelmemphis.com

6th Annual Side-by-Side Concert Nashville Symphony 1 Symphony Place 615.687.6400 Nashvillesymphony.org

13 Jockey Club Party Percy Warner Park, Nashville 615.591.2991 Slow Blind Hill Knoxville Museum of Art Knoxart.org, 865.525.6101 14th Kid’s Fish ‘n’ Fun Derby Chattanooga Aquarium, 800.262.0695 Steeplechase Steeplechase Barn Percy Warner Park, Nashville Iroquoissteeplechas.org 1.866.207.2391 A Night in Vegas Chattanogga Convention Center Ballroom Chattanoogasymphony.org 423.267.8583

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19th and 20th Opus One Memphis Symphony 901.537.2525, memphissymphony.org May 19-20 Rachmanioff Paganini Rhapsody Knoxville Symphony Orchestra 865.291.3310, knoxvillesymphony.com May 21 A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Nashville Shores, Hermitage 615.758.3478 22 Regions Free Day of Music Nashville Symphony

Laura Turner Concert Hall 615.687.6400, Nashvillesymphony.org Through May 26 Opry Country Classics The Grand Ole Opry Nashville 615.871.6779, opry.com 26 Zoom Through the Zoo Memphis Zoo & Overton Park racesonline.com 26-28 Lorrie Morgan Bank of America Pops Series Nashville Symphony 615.687.6400, Nashvillesymphony.org May 27 Zoo Brew Memphis Zoo 901.543.5310 Through May 28 Memphis in May International Festival Tom Lee Park and Venues Memphis 901.543.5310, memphisinmay. org TN Iris Invitational Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Greeneville 423.638.1679, greenevillenpac. com 28-31 Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival Through May 29 At the Frist: Hindu Home Shrines Ingram Gallery 615.244.3340, fristcenter.org 30 Memorial Day June 4 Children’s Picnic Warner Park Nature Center, Nashville info@friendsofwarnerparks. com, 615.370.8053

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Stay “Tune-d” for more info on the GPAC 2011-12 Season!

GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Call 901-751-7500 or visit www.GPACweb.com

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BOOKS

Sounds of the State

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s any self-respecting Tennessean will gladly tell you, our state is one of a rich and diverse cultural heritage. This is especially true when it comes to the musical culture of the

region. With his book Tennessee Music: Its People and Places, Peter Coats Zimmerman has created the ultimate handbook for anyone interested in uncovering the many musical treasures that Tennessee has to offer.

From a traveler’s standpoint, this book is an absolute must-have as it serves as a complete guide to the music in each portion of the state.

Zimmerman provides readers with a new and deeper understanding of the musical contributions of Tennessee, complete with maps, photographs, and suggested books and records at the conclusion. Genres discussed include blues, old-time, gospel, bluegrass, country, soul, and new acoustic. An in-depth chapter is devoted to each of these genres. The second portion of the book is divided by areas of the state and focuses on the specific contributions of each division.

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sicians, singers, and songwriters…and nowhere else has so much great music been recorded, and such a diverse range of it.” Throughout the book, Zimmerman highlights specific well-known individuals such as Tina Turner, Del McCoury, Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley. A great deal of the content is also focused on introducing readers to lesser known musicians who also truly embody the musical culture of the state.

Perhaps even more importantly, however, Zimmerman unearths a wealth of history relating to the musical achievements of Tennessee and shows readers where to find that history themselves.

Tennessee Music digs deep to provide readers with the details that complete the picture of the state's music.

Zimmerman approaches the topic as a storyteller, which makes for a smooth and engaging reading experience. Neatly organized, informative, and well researched and written, this book will give any Tennessean a renewed sense of pride in the musical culture of our beautiful state.

Miller Freeman Books Amazon.com $24.95