One for the Boys

Skippy Chapman and Lisa Gregg Mitchell Bolz, Bentley Caldwell

Jackson Rector, Ana Doblins

David King, Sammy Pouri Elliot Panicco, Dee Patel

Nfocus and King Jewelers host the Men’s Event

Since our first Men’s issue launched in August 2020, we’ve enjoyed introducing readers to the fellows who make Nashville a great place to live. We’ve highlighted those making a difference through exemplary philanthropic work, others producing extraordinarily crafted goods and professionals with some of the most interesting jobs in the city. Food, drink and fashion have also been topics covered on our pages. Building on the success of this now-annual theme, we teamed up with King Jewelers to host the first-ever Men’s Event and celebrate the popular issue.

David King kept the doors to his Green Hills store open late for a host of gents, and a few ladies, who came to sip, snack and, of course, shop. Trying on the many high-end watches on display was the most popular activity, while sampling the fine whiskey choices from Leiper’s Fork Distillery was a very close second. For those who preferred something else to quench their thirst, the Picnic Tap had plenty to offer, including a potent old fashioned. Next to the bar, Ozgener Family Cigars had some of their products on display to enjoy at home.

Elsewhere, attendees had the chance to dream of living the fast life by sitting behind the wheel of the Bugatti or one of two Lamborghinis on site. Charming Elliot Panicco, goalkeeper for Nashville Soccer Club, was on hand to greet fans, pose for photos and autograph pictures. But the main attention-getter was the appearance of the models from our November issue. Everyone was delighted when stylist, actor and cover model Bentley Caldwell and fellow model Mitchell Bolz walked in, and thrilled to find that they are just as amiable as they are attractive.

A good time was had by all at our inaugural Men’s Event, and it was a most fitting way to commemorate the annual Men’s issue.

BY HOLLY HOFFMAN PHOTOGRAPHS BY ERIC ENGLAND