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Contents January 2019 | Vol. xxvi, No. 1

parties

features

21

The Power of One

43

Here Comes the Bride

22

Feeding Nashville

53

Taking Vows

24

All in the Family

28

Hope and Healing

30

Whole Lot of Love

32

Let the Music Play

34

Blithe Yule

36

A Festive Kick-Off

38

Honoring Charlie Strobel at the Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award Luncheon

A reason to shout at Harvest Moon

43

Stunning bridal looks for 2019

Byrd-Foote, Fossaluzza-Nelson and Meyer-Ferré vows

departments

Lasting legacies at Bal d’Hiver

10

Mad Hatter welcomes Ashley Judd

In Our Words The end of one year and the start of another

Resplendent in holiday spirit at Evening in December

12

Behind the Scenes Amos Gott

Symphony Ball Patrons Party is a glamorous night to remember

15

Nsider

58

Arts and Galleries

La Bella Notte Patrons Party, Nashville Fashion Week Kick-Off, Best Dressed Ball, Martinis & Mistletoe and more

Diamond and white gold estate bangle, diamond pavé zig-zag and white gold necklace with matching earrings, color-changing tanzanite and rose double halo pavé ring (Barker Diamond Company); Kite and Butterfly gown, Samantha Sleeper gown (Ila Bridal)

59

Discerning Reader

60

Step Inside

The Inmans open their doors once again for the Gentlemen’s Christmas Breakfast

61

Best Behavior

Element of Surprise

62

Local Flavor

63

Pencil In

64

Nretrospect

Belmont Mansion celebrates a Scottish Christmas

Upcoming visual and performing art

The Symphony Ball honors country artist Toby Keith

A sane, capable, confident person in a difficult world

Clementine

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

What’s cooking at True Food Kitchen and Marché Artisan Foods

Calendar of January events

Looking back at Bal d’Hiver traditions of the past

38 24

ON THE COVER

Abbie Fleener (AMAX) photographed by Cameron Powell at Royal Circus in Houston Station. Styling

by Lacie Thorne. Hair and makeup by Janelle Wood. Dress by Ila Bridal. Jewelry and accessories

by Barker Diamond Company and B. Hughes Bridal. For more bridal fashions, check out Here Comes the Bride on page 43.

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Happy New Year!

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Editorial

Herbert Fox, Jr. Nancy Floyd managing editor Lauren Langston Stewart staff writer Holly Hoffman social correspondent Gloria Houghland contributors Beth Alexander, John Bridges, Whitney Clay, Geert De Lombaerde, Carrington Fox, Sandy Nelson, Ellen Pryor, Jennifer Puryear, Hunter Claire Rogers, Megan Seling, Abby White, Varina Willse founding editor editor

Art

Heather Pierce Eric England staff photographer Daniel Meigs contributing photographers Michael W. Bunch, Steve Lowry, Jen McDonald art director

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Abbie Leali, Mary Louise Meadors, Christie Passarello Matt Bach

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Marketing

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Advertising

Amy Mularski Maggie Bond advertising director Daniel Williams senior account executives Robin Dillon, Carla Mathis, Heather Cantrell Mullins, Mike Smith, Stevan Steinhart, Jennifer Trsinar account executives Michael Jezewski, Keith Wright sales operations manager Chelon Hasty account coordinator Rachel Hellewell publisher

associate publisher

Circulation Business

Owners

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Casey Sanders

president Frank Daniels III chief financial officer Todd Patton creative director Heather Pierce IT director John Schaeffer special projects coordinator Susan Torregrossa FW Publishing, LLC

Bill Freeman and Jimmy Webb

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Auld Lang Syne The end of one year and the start of another

Saturday, February 23, 2019 11: 0 0 A M - 3 : 0 0 P M at

Music City Center

Wine tasting • Exclusive shopping • Key-to-the-Closet Wall of Wine • Seated lunch • Live & Silent Auction • Special celebrity performance and more!

Co-Chairs: Lucia Folk, Shay Howard & Cameron Simmons

F O R T I C KE T S & I N F O R M AT I O N, V I S I T WI N E WO M E N A N D S H O E S .CO M / N A S H V I L L E

Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Happy New Year! Another year has come and gone, hard as that is to believe. Inexplicably, 2018 seemed like one of the longest years and also one of the quickest. When I think of everything that’s happened since last Janaury, it feels like many years in one. But at the same time, it seems to have passed in the blink of an eye.

It’s been a good year for Nfocus.

This fall we celebrated our 25th anniversary with a big commemorative issue and an even bigger party. This year, I was reminded of how loyal and faithful our readers have been since the beginning. Our team had a blast walking down memory lane as we went through old issues of the magazine. Thanks for sticking by Nfocus for the past two and a half decades.

It’s been a fun ride, and we’ve got

even more exciting things in store.

In case you were worried that things slowed down at the end of the year, rest assured that Nashville’s social scene closed out 2018 with the same gusto and pizzazz that was carried through the entire year.

The Symphony Ball (page 38) was a spectacular end to another lively, beautiful, benevolent year of galas, gatherings and more.

Our team also turned up for one last hurrah with the Belmont Mansion Christmas Dinner (page 34), Mad Hatter (page 28), Bal d’Hiver (page 24) and the Gentlemen’s Christmas Breakfast (page 36).

All in all, we had much to celebrate in 2018, and we’re thankful to have you to share it with. Here’s to many more celebrations in 2019!

BY NaNcY FloYd

Nancy is a reader of books, rider of bikes and lover of all things local. She lives in East Nashville with her husband, Kyle, and beagle, Gus. Email her at nfloyd@nfocusmagazine.com.

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happy new year

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Walkable Location • Electric Shades In Living Room • Water Purification System • California Closets Throughout • Security System • Custom Window Treatments • Top Of The Line Appliances • Instant Hot Water In Kitchen • 2 Master Suites • Steam Shower In Downstairs Master • Wood Shutters & Blackout Shades • Pool • Screened Porch | 6 BR, 5 Full BA, 1 Half BA | 4,087 SF 804 Montrose Avenue | $1,695,000 | Jackie Roth Karr, 615.330.9779

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lebanon • gated 102.5 beautiful acres

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behind the scenes

Amos Gott Amos Gott has always been drawn to event planning, but growing up in the small town of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, he didn’t know it could be an actual career. He organized events for groups he was a part of in high school and college, but in terms of a job, he had the intention of heading down a path of marketing and PR. That was until shortly after college when he took a job as the assistant director of Alumni Affairs at his alma mater, Western Kentucky University, where he planned alumni events across the country.

It was a different time then, and Amos says event planning didn’t have the same popularity as a career as it does today. He had to work hard in order to demonstrate the benefits of working hand in hand with a client for their event. He says, “As I look back, I’m glad I had the youthful ignorance to defy the odds of the times and anchor myself into a career I love.”

These days, as chief event architect and president of AmosEvents, Amos is known for planning some of the city’s most innovative and jawdropping events — from weddings to corporate parties to galas like Swan Ball and Ballet Ball. We recently chatted with Amos about his love for event planning, his company AmosEvents and some of his favorite things in Nashville.

by Lauren Langston Stewart photograph by daniel meigs

The Basics

Name: Amos Gott Profession/title: President and chief event architect, AmosEvents Hometown: Hopkinsville, Kentucky Years in Nashville: 17 Zip code: 37209 Number of people at the largest event you ever planned: Over 1,000

When did you start AmosEvents? If I went back to the very beginning, I’d be revealing how old I am. But I got back into my business full time about eight years ago when I was invited to design Swan Ball.

What was your first job? My very first job was as a paperboy.

(Do those even exist anymore?)

What have been some of your favorite events you’ve planned? There are so many. I love the variety of styles that I get to create for various clients, but Swan Ball was a highlight.

Working with Ballet Ball is what brought me to Nashville, so that’s always special for me to design. Recently I did a Ho Ho Disco for a corporate client, and it was so different, especially for the holidays – a definite favorite.

And there are too many favorite weddings to name.

What are the trends you wish would go away? Mason jars and baby’s breath. And probably the color blush …

What’s the biggest mistake people make when planning events? When a party is planned to just say they had a party. So often, especially around the holidays, hosts will plan a party for the sake of checking it off the list instead of making it a true experience for their guests. We all have too much on our calendars to take the time to attend an event that wasn’t well thought out and something more than a tray of veggies and dip. I often ask, “Wouldn’t you rather have people leaving your event wishing they could stay longer instead of being glad they were leaving?”

What does it look like for you when you throw your own parties? I’ll admit it’s been a while, but I love a fun dinner party of a few close friends with drinks in their hands and good food on their plates at my round dining room table. I do love to cook, but I prepare dishes that don’t take away from my time at the table. And my table is always set with layers of color and texture — and candles, lots and lots of candles.

What’s one thing you should never cut corners on when planning an event? Lighting.

Just like in your home, lighting is key to making a room have warmth and highlight elements of your space.

What’s your favorite event to attend? Of course Ballet Ball is high on my list, and I’m excited to be chairing the 30th anniversary ball in March with my dear friend Amy Atkinson. Another favorite is Belcourt Theatre’s Red Carpet Evening to watch the Oscars on the big screens.

And Swan Ball, Sunday in the Park and Harvest Moon are other favorites.

What do you predict will be the next big event trend? I’m not a big trend follower because if it’s a trend, then your event will look dated in a few years when you look back on photos.

But I do see colors like coral and rust becoming more popular, and experiential elements at events are continuing to gain popularity.

What’s your favorite datenight spot? Rolf and Daughters continues to be a favorite restaurant, but I’m also a big fan of M. in Cummins Station, 5th & Taylor and The Mockingbird.

What’s one thing about Nashville you hope never changes? The small-town feel of this big city. It’s so fun to walk into a restaurant or shop and run into faces you know!

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MBA Art Show Opening Night Reception Montgomery Bell Academy’s Art Show started with a sizzle at the Opening Night Reception. World-renowned graffiti artist Blek le Rat — the inspiration for Banksy among many other artists — flew in from Paris to be the guest of honor and to paint several murals around the campus. In addition to meeting Blek le Rat, guests could also view the works of nearly 60 professional artists, each chosen by a jury and selling pieces to benefit the private boys’ school.

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La Bella Notte Patrons Party Bourbon Steak, the newly opened restaurant atop JW Marriott, was the scene for the La Bella Notte Patrons Party. Event co-chairs June Bogle, Ann Marie McNamara, Elizabeth Papel and Anne Whetsell welcomed the generous supporters of the Nashville Opera’s signature fundraiser. While taking in magnificent views of downtown, attendees savored mouthwatering appetizers including crab cakes, fried mushroom puffs and namesake Bourbon sliders. After this first peek at the new hotel, everyone looked forward to returning on Jan. 19 for La Bella Notte.

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Royal Flush Casino Night It was a toss of the dice at this year’s Royal Flush for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. The evening at The Bell Tower provided a great way to rub elbows with Nashville professionals while supporting the organization’s education initiatives and research. It was a night of great fun as partygoers tried their hand at blackjack, roulette and the craps table, all while showing their commitment to the 1.6 million people fighting Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the United States.

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Young Leaders Council Fall Leadership Luncheon At the largest Fall Leadership Luncheon in 23 years, Young Leaders Council participants and nonprofit and business leaders converged at the Omni Nashville Hotel to hear guest speaker Alberto Gonzales, dean of Belmont University College of Law and former attorney general of the United States. Before his entertaining and insightful Q-and-A with board chair Santi Tefel, Second Harvest Food Bank president and CEO Jaynee Day received the Hero of the Year Award, and Ron Snitker was surprised with the Young Leader of the Year Award.

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Nashville Fashion Week Launch Party Nashville Fashion Week co-founders Marcia Masulla and Connie Cathcart-Richardson welcomed a stylish crowd to Oz Arts Nashville for the official Launch Party of the 2019 event, which will take place April 2-6. In addition to kicking off another year of fashion festivities, the event served as a reveal for the newest Fashion Forward Fund recipient, Van Hoang. The Nashville-based fashion designer plans to use the funds to attend the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, a global conference focused on sustainability in fashion.

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Best Dressed Ball the third annual Nashville Best Dressed Ball honored individuals who have distinguished themselves and contribute positively to their surrounding community. Thirteen people were presented this year, including sisters Kelly Carter and Lauren Farina of Shakti Power Yoga, songwriter J.T. Harding, Vanderbilt University associate professor of urology Kelvin Moses and John Lasater of Hattie B’s — representing a varied slice of Nashville’s populace. More than $82,000 was raised for the American Cancer Society, which will leave a positive impact, indeed. by laureN laNgstoN steWart photographs by eric englanD continued on page 18

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Christmas at Belmont Mansion Patrons Party Dana blickwedel and Jim Hoobler opened their historic East Nashville home to host the Patrons Party for Christmas at Belmont Mansion. Jim welcomed guests with a classic Manhattan, and Dana, known for his culinary talents, whipped up appetizers including spicy cheese wafers, tomato aspic on cucumber rounds, and a variety of sweet and savory pecans. Everyone was thrilled at the chance to meet Lord and Lady Montgomerie, who served as honorary chairs for the traditional holiday celebration.

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n a recent cool and rainy day, The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee welcomed more than 750 attendees to its 25th annual Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award Luncheon. Despite the inclement weather, the event, held in the Music City Center, was packed. This year’s honoree was none other than beloved native Nashvillian Charles “Charlie” Strobel, hence the standing-room-only crowd. The ordained Catholic priest has long been a shining example of goodness in myriad ways but particularly through the founding of his Room in the Inn initiative in 1986. His inclusive mantra — “the power of one to better all” — demonstrates the “big tent” approach he takes in life. He started the organization one frigid winter evening by offering homemade sandwiches and a warm respite to the homeless men he found sleeping in his East Nashville church parking lot. Since then, the program has grown to include nearly 200 Nashville-area congregations with more than 7,000 volunteers.

Folks from across the state and all walks of life were more than happy to share their personal experiences with Charlie. From the jovial members of his Mystic Knights weekly breakfast club to local police officers whose perspective about the homeless has been forever changed to community leaders, performers and politicians, Charlie has seemingly touched everyone’s life in ways both large and small.

“If there is a saint in Nashville, it is most certainly Charlie Strobel,” declared former honoree Jerry Williams. Her sentiment was a constant refrain as countless speakers and entertainers came forward to praise the man whose passion and purpose has been to preserve the dignity of the less fortunate.

Each attendee received a brown bag containing a peanut butter sandwich (the very first meal Charlie served) to either enjoy or take directly to Room in the Inn, along with a prayer book that noted the hopes and dreams of 25 individuals without roofs over their heads. “I promise you, you can make a difference,” Charlie said with conviction. “You can have the power of one.”

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he 35th annual Harvest Moon was truly a night of celebration, recognizing Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee’s 40th anniversary and retiring Executive Director Jaynee Day’s service to the nonprofit. Held just before the holidays each year, this event raises funds for Second Harvest’s feeding programs, providing food for at-risk children, families and seniors across 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee.

On this crisp, clear night, a perfect crescent moon guided guests to The Loveless Cafe. Upon entry into Loveless Barn — beautifully decorated by Amos Gott — attendees were offered a variety of delicious passed appetizers, including fried green tomatoes with goat cheese, tiny hot chicken sandwiches, and (a personal favorite) beers garnished with soft pretzels. Bars anchored on each side of the room offered libations including a signature cocktail, The Ruby, a festive, fragrant brew made with vodka, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, ginger beer and a rosemary garnish — and a nod to the organization’s 40th anniversary.

During cocktail hour, many were drawn to the silent auction, which was filled with 40 unique experiences, including a class on making Goo Goo Clusters, a private tour of the Nashville Zoo, tickets to a CMT Crossroads taping, staycations at hot Nashville hotels Noelle and the Thompson, a Florida beach getaway, and a trip with the Nashville Predators, including spots on the team charter for away games in Las Vegas and Dallas.

The evening’s dinner featured legendary Loveless dishes including fried chicken, a biscuit bar, shrimp and grits, and desserts of mixed berry cobbler and banana pudding. After dinner, guests were enticed to hit the dance floor to the tunes of The Atlanta Allstars (and kudos to the anonymous donor who gave Second Harvest $100 for each guest who danced to “Shout,” raising over $16,000). The fundraiser brought in $265,000 for the food bank, which will enable Second Harvest to provide over a million meals to those facing hunger. Now that’s worth celebrating!

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All in the Family Lasting legacies at Bal d’Hiver

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very Thanksgiving, some Nashville families consider the Bal d’Hiver a holiday tradition almost as important as sitting down with relatives for turkey and trimmings. This year, 58 young ladies attired in comely white gowns and opera-length gloves were members of the court at the 74th annual charity ball.

Betsy Hunt and Deveraux Pollock co-chaired the event, which is hosted by the Nashville alumnae chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta and benefits CASA, Family & Children’s Service and Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation.

More so than ever, this year’s gala was a true family affair. Quite a few girls had mothers or grandmothers who were Thetas or were presented in the Bal, and there were more legacies than usual. Not only were both co-chairs’ daughters in the court, Deveraux’s mother, Polly Cummins — crowned queen at the Bal in 1962 — served as honorary chair, and her niece Louisa Cummins was a page. In addition to strong Theta ties, the three sets of twins and a set of triplets participating in the presentation added to the kindred spirit of the night.

The evening kicked off with lively cocktail chatter filling the lobby of the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel until the time came for the debs and dads to line up. Family and friends found their places in the ballroom, which was elegantly decorated

by Amos Gott of AmosEvents. While introducing the young ladies to an adoring crowd, mistress of ceremonies Mary Lee Bartlett read off a very impressive list of accomplishments for each.

After a delicious meal, the traditional father-daughter dance was the final formality of the evening. The time arrived for the much less formal tradition of dancing to the popular Atlanta Allstars for the remainder of the night. The 74th Bal d’Hiver was definitely a night to be remembered for these special young women — and one they will certainly share with their future families.

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n the wake of the #MeToo movement, the Mad Hatter, the signature event benefiting the Sexual Assault Center, added a new facet to the evening. In addition to increasing awareness while raising valuable funds, the 28th annual event gave supporters a powerful message from keynote speaker, actress and activist Ashley Judd.

The evening began earlier than usual for co-chairs Anne Buckley and Virginia Voigt and some lucky attendees who attended a meet-and-greet with the guest of honor. After the lively cocktail party, no one needed prodding to take their seat for dinner, and it seemed as if they ate quickly in anticipation of the upcoming address.

Ashley, one of the first women to go on record about Harvey Weinstein’s behavior and credited for helping #MeToo gain popularity, said, “It is an honor and a privilege to be in this movement.” She spoke of the assault she experienced as a child and again as a teenager and the lack of services and support available.

Now, clients can reclaim wholeness and joy. Praising SAC, she called it a “national model in our beloved not-so-little town anymore.” Ashley closed by saying, “There are girls in Williamson County having a different outcome than I had because of this center.”

Even without the nationwide movement, the SAC has had a busy year. It welcomed a new president, Rachel Freeman, who has 17 years of experience as a therapist at the nonprofit. It opened the city’s first stand-alone rape exam clinic and soon thereafter completed the Healing Garden, a quiet spot for clients and therapists. The number of clients nearly doubled and calls were up a whopping 540 percent from September through November.

With the success of the Mad Hatter, the SAC can continue to directly impact the survivors of sexual assault as it works toward ending sexual violence in our community. Now, children, adults and families in the mid-state area are experiencing a different end result because of hope and healing provided by the Sexual Assault Center.

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here is no better way to kick off the holiday season than to attend Daystar Counseling Ministry’s festive Evening in December, a holiday shindig that is every bit as inviting and cozy as the organization itself. This is the largest fundraiser for this beloved nonprofit that offers counseling to kids and families in the Middle Tennessee area, and approximately 400 supporters were in attendance at the Loveless Barn.

The night was cool and crisp as patrons made their way past sparkling evergreen trees and caroling choristers to the warmth of a bustling cocktail reception crafted by Board Member and creative genius Jim Knestrick. Once inside the toasty tent, they were treated to passed apps of candied twisted batons of bacon and crispy pimento cheese bruschetta. This was a new addition to the event and one that will most definitely be repeated.

As guests entered the dining area, it was resplendent in holiday spirit with red-clothed tables centered by cranberry-filled hurricanes and overflowing vases of white flowers. They were treated to a Southern supper and carols sung by Steven Curtis Chapman and his sons, Caleb and Will Franklin, also known as Colony House. Daystar Founder and Executive Director Melissa Trevathan talked about a day in the life of Daystar and thanked their “superhero” supporters. When she started the ministry in 1987, 400 families were served. Due to those grateful families who wanted to give back and community sponsors, that number has quadrupled in size.

Evening in December offers an opportunity for families, friends and special musical guests to come together in conscious celebration at the most wonderful time of year. It is one of those rare events that embraces you and doesn’t let go.

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he Symphony Ball is already one of the most glam events of the year, but co-chairs Katie Crumbo and Laurie Seabury found a way to add even more sparkle to this year’s festivities by hosting the Patrons Party at Johnathon and Newman Arndt’s fabulous Brentwood estate. The benevolent couple, both ardent supporters of the arts, is quickly establishing a reputation in Nashville for their impeccable events, and guests were thrilled to get a sneak peek at their magnificent home during the cocktail hour.

Revelers were equally eager to explore the Arndts’ resplendent ballroom, where dinner was hosted. Making their way across a cobblestone path behind the main residence, guests filled the spectacular space, which was transformed into a gilded wonderland for the night. Long tables were draped in gold damask tablecloths, topped with gold flatware and napkins and adorned with gold-rimmed china.

Urns filled with ruby red roses and hydrangeas added just the right dramatic touch to balance out the dazzling décor. It was the perfect setting to enjoy the five lavish courses — lobster bisque, port-wine-poached pear salad, scallops with caviar over truffle grits, grilled beef tenderloin and passion fruit crème brûlée — from Willy Thomas, the chef behind Park Cafe, Eastland Cafe and Pomodoro East.

Nashville Symphony CEO and President Alan Valentine welcomed the crowd and offered heartfelt appreciation to Johnathon and Newman. “There are not two finer people that I’ve ever met,” he said of the gracious hosts.

Drawing everyone’s attention to the stage, Alan introduced Xavion Patterson, a 10th grade student from Stewarts Creek High School. The teenager bassoonist is a member of the Nashville Symphony’s Accelerando program, one of many education initiatives the Symphony Ball supports. Xavion has only been playing bassoon for five years, but his moving performance showcased skill and talent that far exceeded his experience. It was a powerful reminder of how the Nashville Symphony is impacting young people throughout Middle Tennessee.

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Doug Miller, Bobby and Dean Reeves

Jim Hoobler, Jim Aderhold

Dana Blickwedel, David Schlundt, Zada Law

Fred and Mary Knox Pilkerton

Joe Burnett and Mary Frances Rudy

Blithe Yule Belmont Mansion celebrates a Scottish Christmas

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elmont Mansion, the home of Adelicia and Joseph Acklen, is most commonly associated with its renowned hostess. However, this year’s Christmas at Belmont Mansion celebrated Joseph and his Scottish heritage, which can be traced back to the 12th century. A portrait of him dressed in the MacGregor black tartan provided inspiration for A Scottish Christmas at Belmont Mansion. The invitation — appropriately embellished with Celtic knots and thistles — announced the Lord and Countess of Eglinton and Winton as honorary chairs for the annual benefit dinner.

In case anyone’s wondering how the powers-that-be at the Belmont Mansion Association found the titled couple, it was easier than you might think. Lady Montgomerie is the former Carol Robinson and daughter of Michael Ann and Don Robinson. She grew up here and volunteered as a docent at the mansion while a teenager. On a family trip to Scotland, she met Lord Hugh Montgomerie, and it was love at first sight. They have lived happily ever after in Williamson County.

The evening began with cocktails at Mary Frances Rudy and Joe Burnett’s stately home. The lively gathering was filled with familiar and new faces, including adorable young neighbors who excelled at passing appetizers and taking coats.

The festivities moved back to the mansion, which was decorated with tartan accents throughout. Centerpieces featured more tartan, ornaments and German kugels in faux elk horn bowls with thistles at each place setting.

Once guests were seated, a bagpiper led the lord and lady into the Grand Salon for dinner. A Catered Affair served a traditional Scottish meal that featured salmon for the first course and shortbread cookies — a traditional holiday treat — with the dessert. The evening ended with a tour of the home to admire recent renovations and refurnishing by the association, which oversees the historic property.

Funds raised from the night support continuing restoration so that visitors can enjoy Belmont Mansion all year.

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Tom Cigarran, Lamar Alexander, Tom Ingram, Denny Bottorff

Dick Williams, Carl Haley, Chris Holmes

Bill Haslam, Jeff Long, Tom Miller

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A Festive Kick-Off The Inmans open their doors once again for the Gentlemen’s Christmas Breakfast

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very year, Gordon says he’s cutting back. Well, this is his biggest crowd ever,” Darrell Waltrip quipped as he took to the podium inside a tent in the backyard of Shaun and Gordon Inman’s Franklin home. Indeed, it was quite the crowd at the 19th Gentlemen’s Christmas Breakfast. Almost 250 leaders from the business and political ranks — up from about 100 just 15 years ago — convened at the Inmans’ to truly kick off their holiday festivities. Numerous guests reflected on how 2018 has been a very good year for many people in Nashville.

That mood was amplified in November by Amazon’s 5,000-job operations hub announcement, a decision that weeks later still had bankers, property developers and politicians buzzing.

Not surprisingly, Gov.-elect Bill Lee was one of the more popular people in the Inmans’ home as guests worked their way around the room. Later, in the breakfast tent, Bill spoke to the audience about the humility he felt running for office and having people he never met cast their votes for him. He took a moment to note that he was in a room with Winfield Dunn, Lamar Alexander and Bill Haslam, three of his predecessors, and praised the latter’s tenure. Using the fire hose analogy, he also lauded the work the current governor’s team has done to help the incoming administration be properly prepared.

“It tastes good, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a lot of water,” he said.

Darrell concluded the gathering’s formal agenda with an inspirational toast that called on attendees to move on from the past and make the best of what’s to come — including using their positions to encourage others in their personal and professional lives to push on.

“Put your arm around someone,” Darrel implored. “Tell ‘em, ‘I’m with you. I think you’re gonna make it.’ ” The many nodding heads in the crowd suggested quite a few men were prepared to do just that as the holiday season truly got rolling and 2019 peeked around the corner.

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Bill Lee, Bob Clement, Roger Brown, Mickey McKay

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Ansel and Jana Davis, Amy Jackson Smith and Michael Cronin

Susan and Bob Falk, Larry and Elizabeth Papel André and Doreatha Churchwell

Lake and John Eakin, Janet and Earl Bentz

Element of Surprise The Symphony Ball honors country artist Toby Keith

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outure gowns and cowboy hats might seem an unlikely pairing, but the Symphony Ball makes this unexpected union work year after year. Held in the magnificent Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the white-tie fundraiser celebrates the city’s diverse artistic offerings and the power of music — in all its genres — by uniting Nashville’s philanthropic community with members of the music industry. The culmination of this lavish affair is the presentation of the Harmony Award to someone “who exemplifies the harmonious spirit of Nashville’s musical community.” The 2018 honoree, Toby Keith, traded a white tie for a blue bandana, bringing his traditional country sound to the stage of the Laura Turner Concert Hall.

Well before Toby joined the symphony orchestra for a concert, guests arrived in style to find the Schermerhorn transformed into a winter wonderland. Co-chairs Katie Crumbo and Laurie Seabury relied on Bruce Pittman to outfit the space in a woodsy chic scheme, utilizing natural woods, mossy green hues and flourishes of white. The cocktail party was held in the understated Main Lobby, but most guests found themselves trekking down to the West Lobby for a turn in the Nfocus Portrait Studio. The line was so long at one point that dinner service had to be delayed a bit. Whoops!

Toby Keith’s manager and friend TK Kimbrell — whose lovely wife, Laura, will be chairing the ball next year — led the introductions of the Harmony Award. He welcomed songwriter Mac McAnally to the stage for the presentation.

“We are gussied up this evening — shined and polished — to honor my friend Toby Keith,” Mac began, commending Toby for such a long and successful career.

Toby thanked the Nashville Symphony for the honor, joking “Let’s do it again next year!” before launching into a six-song set accompanied by the orchestra. As if that wasn’t enough, Toby later surprised the crowd during the Late Party by sitting in with The Atlanta Allstars for dancing.

It was cold and rainy when guests flooded the valet line well after midnight.

Fortunately, Ellie’s Old-Fashioned Doughnuts was on hand to pass out bags of warm mini treats, ending the night with one final sweet surprise.

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Mark and Emily Humphreys

Bob and Alberta Doochin

Keith and Leslie Churchwell

Stephen and Marci Houff, Jason Bradshaw and Bob Deal

Co-chairs Katie Crumbo and Laurie Seabury

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Laura Kimbrell, Terah Kimbrell

Jere and Linda Ervin Johnathon and Newman Arndt

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Byrd h t e b a z Eli Caitlin marries Fo o te n o t f i l C Sp encer

Caitlin Byrd and Spencer Foote, both Nashvillians, met as sophomores at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, in 2012. Spencer proposed on Oct. 6, 2017, on their fifth anniversary. “He took me on a ‘glamping’ trip,” said Caitlin, “which was not very glamorous at all. He proposed by the lake at sunset, and then we went to a Tiki bar in a trailer park to celebrate.”

They married Sept. 29, 2018, at the bluff at Myers Point in Sewanee. The groom’s cousin Charles Nelson IV officiated, and Caitlin’s good friend Austin Filingo played for the ceremony. The bride processed to “Here Comes the Sun,” and then the couple recessed to “All You Need is Love.”

“It was really special having Charlie and Austin

participate,” said Caitlin. “It was so personal — just the way we wanted it.”

“The ceremony was delayed about an hour,” continued the bride, “but we provided drinks at the bluff. It actually turned out great that it was later because the sun was setting, making an awesome backdrop.”

The reception was outside at Myers Point’s barn, where decorations included flowers by Soulflowers in wooden boxes, herbs in terracotta pots and candles on terracotta plates. Place cards for the long head table pictured bird feet because the couple’s friends call them “Byrdfeete.” Jim ‘N Nick’s provided the barbecue, and Silver Spoon Catering in Decherd, Tennessee, designed the cake. Modern

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Once the band Entice stopped playing, everyone went inside the barn where the couple’s friend Harrison Ballard deejayed for more dancing. The late-night snacks were Grangers from Sewanee.

After a wedding trip to Italy, the couple returned to Nashville, where she is the continuing care coordinator at Onsite Workshops and he is an agent trainee at William Morris Endeavor. Caitlin’s parents are Kathleen Marie Vinett and Joe Stanley Byrd, and Spencer’s are Lisa Bass Foote and the late Douglass Gordon Foote Jr.

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eyer M h a n Susan Mica ela marries Ferré d r a r e G Dane

Micaela Meyer of London, England, met Dane Ferré of Nashville during their fourth year at the University of Virginia. Their romance continued through Dane’s years at Emory Law and Micaela’s venture into the world of fashion. They ended up in New York, where Dane practices mergers and acquisitions law at Davis Polk, and Micaela works in the Private Bank at JPMorgan.

Dane proposed in March 2017, and they married in September 2018 at Gaie Lea, a farm in Staunton, Virginia. The ceremony took place on a grassy hill overlooking the Shenandoah Valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. Witnesses included family and friends as well as grazing cows and a curious gopher on the other side of the fence.

The bride’s close friend Hannah Shatzen officiated, and guitarist Vernon Fischer played songs

by The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young.

Micaela wore an ivory lace gown that she designed with Paula Varsalona in New York. The bridesmaids wore navy dresses of their choosing and carried bouquets of white flowers and greenery.

A reception followed with cocktails by the pool and dinner and dancing in a nearby white sailcloth tent. Green and white floral arrangements and small pots of rosemary and thyme decorated long farm tables. The Italian meal, served family style, featured braised short ribs, ricotta gnocchi with butternut squash, pappardelle with duck ragù, broccoli rabe and zucchini. The carrot cake with mascarpone

icing was created by Newtown Baking. Gelato and sorbet were served from an Italian gelato cart handcrafted for the occasion by the groom’s brother.

The Adrian Duke Project played for dancing, and Karen McGrath of Amore Events helped with planning. The couple left the next day for a wedding trip to Tulum, Mexico.

The bride is a graduate of Marymount International School London, and the groom is a graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville.

Her parents are Elizabeth Hartman of London and Staunton and Michael Meyer of London. Dane’s parents are Melanie Yappen of Nashville and Peter Ferré of Wallowa, Oregon.

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Amy Fossaluzza and Charlie Nelson met in South Korea in 2011 while they were both teaching conversational English on Fulbright grants. After that, life took them in separate directions for a couple of years. Charlie studied for his master’s at Oxford, and Amy went home to Louisville to teach.

They continued to keep in touch until the spring of 2014 when Amy and her friend Katie came to Nashville for the Iroquois Steeplechase. During post-race revelry around the Nelsons’ kitchen table, the subject of relationships arose. Charlie’s mother asked Amy, “Why don’t you marry Charlie?” Amy replied: “Is that an option?”

The following year, Amy invited Charlie to the Kentucky Derby, and they decided to begin dating. Charlie immediately found a teaching job at

a Louisville school, and they soon began going on each other’s family vacations and got a dog named Conroy together. He proposed while on a run at Loose Park in Kansas City, Missouri, on New Year’s Eve 2016.

Amy and Charlie married in April 2018 in Sewanee at Rivendell, a venue belonging to his great-aunt Mary Elizabeth Nelson. The Rev. Seth Olson, a close friend, officiated as the wedding party stood on the bluff overlooking Lost and Champion coves. Fellow Fulbrighter and groomsman Luke Icenogle played guitar. Amy wore a beaded lace column gown by Vera Wang and carried a bouquet

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and The Plan B Band from Chattanooga played for dancing. The planners were Becca George and Jessie Pinson of Modern Vintage Events.

After a wedding trip fly-fishing and hiking in Scotland, the couple returned to their home in Louisville, where she is an instructional coach in Jefferson County Public Schools and he is pursuing a law degree at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Amy holds a bachelor’s and a master’s from University of Louisville, and Charlie is an alumnus of The University of the South. Amy’s parents are Marlene Porter Sallee of Louisville and the late Dennis Fossaluzza. Charlie’s parents are Meredie and Charlie Nelson.

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A 39 Year Retrospective Cumberland Gallery has decided to close its doors, and as a final farewell, A 39 Year Retrospective will feature 50 artists who have helped make the gallery a leader in contemporary art since it first opened in 1980. Jan. 12-March 2. Gratis. Cumberland Gallery, 4107 Hillsboro Circle, 615-297-0296, cumberlandgallery.com.

Do Ho Suh: Specimens In Specimens, Do Ho Suh presents

seemingly mundane household objects lit and veiled in a way that causes the viewer to examine how we interact with these items daily.

Through Jan. 6. Tickets $7-12. Frist Art

Museum, 919 Broadway, 615-244-3340, fristartmuseum.org.

Group Holiday Exhibition 2018 Tinney Contemporary presents a group holiday show that showcases the wide range of artists both past and present represented at the gallery, with a number of items on rotation throughout the duration of the exhibit.

Through Jan. 12. Gratis. Tinney

Contemporary, 237 Fifth Ave. N., 615255-7816, tinneycontemporary.com.

Seeing Now

In its final month, 21c Museum Hotel’s current multimedia exhibition showcases the work of more than two dozen artists and looks at the way we see the world today, exploring both visible and hidden factors that shape our present reality. Through Jan. 31.

Gratis. 21c Museum

Hotel, 221 Second Ave. N., 615-610-6400, 21cmuseumhotels.com/ nashville.

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$37-142. Schermerhorn Symphony

Center, One Symphony Place, 615-6876400, nashvillesymphony.org.

Ghost In a world premiere crafted specially for the Nashville Children’s Theatre, Ghost follows the story of Castle Crenshaw (nicknamed Ghost) as he meets Coach, an Olympic medalist, who discovers Ghost’s raw talent for running. Jan. 17-Feb. 3. Tickets $16-21. The Martin

Center, 25 Middleton St., 615-252-4675, nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.

C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters

The Fellowship for Performing Arts will take audience members to a “morally inverted universe” set in a stylish office in Hell, where one of Satan’s most experienced tempters, Screwtape, aims to seize the soul of an unsuspecting person on Earth. Jan. 18-19. Tickets $41-61. TPAC James K. Polk Theater, 505

Deaderick St., 615-782-4040, tpac.org.

Leslie Holt: The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters Leslie Holt’s depictions of grief as embroidered female forms are contrasted with bright swaths of color in works that evoke conversation about sensitive issues such as psychology and mental illness.

Jan. 29-Feb 23. Gratis.

Rob Fisher — sole music photoGRAph couRtesy of director of Chicago DAviD Lusk GALLeRy David Lusk Gallery, on Broadway — will 516 Hagan St., 615-780conduct the Nashville Symphony in fan favorites like “Cell Block Tango,” “All 9990, davidluskgallery.com.

That Jazz” and more. Jan. 17-19. Tickets

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To Live More Fearlessly A sane, capable, confident person in a difficult world

My friend Dallas chooses a guiding motto, or theme, each January, something she wants to lean into for the year. When she told me about this and, in fact, wrote about it in the pages of Nfocus, I was intrigued. But it’s taken me until now to do it myself.

There’s something about it that seems so wishful, so hopeful — as if we have any control over what lies ahead for us in the new year, what might be required of us or what might come to seem important.

I’ve changed my thinking. In the face of tremendous uncertainty in the year ahead, I’m taking a chance on intention.

I’d like to live more fearlessly in 2019. This means, to me, speaking my mind with clarity, worrying less about lessthan-perfect outcomes and quieting the mean, hard voice of self-criticism — not silencing it, but quieting it.

Two books that have prepared me for this approach to 2019 were gifts in 2018. I might not have chosen either at the bookstore, yet I have taken courage and inspiration from each — Physical Disobedience: An Unruly Guide to Health & Stamina for the Modern Feminist by Sarah Hays Coomer and Thresholds: How to Thrive Through Life’s Transitions to Live Fearlessly and Regret-Free by Sherre Hirsch.

In some ways, these books could not be more different. Physical Disobedience begins as an angry book, written by a young woman in the aftermath of the 2016 election. It emphasizes the importance

of nurturing your own health and strength so you can be politically active in today’s world. The theory is that wellness — caring for yourself — can also be considered physical disobedience in a world that constantly sends unhealthy messages to women. Thresholds, on the other hand, is written by a rabbi and mother of four about transition points in our lives and how to embrace change. It is a gentler read, with references to various Bible stories you’ll recognize, but it emphasizes faith in yourself as you confront life’s hardest passages.

Each book is written in conversational style, as if you were sitting down and talking with a girlfriend over a cup of coffee (or better yet, a glass of rosé). Once you get past the angry early pages of Physical Disobedience, its message is deeply encouraging: Beauty is about purpose and self-care. What you wear should make you feel more like yourself, not squeezed tight. The goal should never be to diminish yourself. Thresholds has a loving and encouraging message throughout: Change is inevitable, and though we may fear moving across the threshold into another room of life, embracing the journey — and even unwelcome change — is always the best way forward. There is no perfect room.

Both books ask: How can you be a sane, capable, confident person in a difficult world? And they each answer — in their own way — by moving forward, with faith in yourself, with less fear.

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Something Old, Something New While Ruby is also a church and was built in 1941, its aesthetic is more industrial and contemporary.

Clementine has retained its traditional and historic, prewar feel. Like with Ruby, the Cooks did the design work, this time working closely with architect Nick Dryden. The exposed brick walls are accented by cathedral windows with new brass screens that have a Venetian cross motif that is repeated throughout. Black and white marble, as well as brass accents, are also signature elements.

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When Dan and Brenda Cook, the owners of Ruby, were looking for another historic structure to restore and use as an event space, they happened upon an 1889 red brick building at 4710 Charlotte Ave. — home to West Nashville United Methodist Church. The heart pine floors in the sanctuary were hidden under red pile carpet; the exposed brick throughout the building was covered up by cement plaster, and a drop ceiling composed of office tiles obscured the original ceiling’s soaring height. “It was a total leap of faith,” says Dan, adding with a smile, “and, well, it is a church.”

While there were other potential buyers, the Cooks were particularly appealing to the United Methodist Church because of their intent to restore and fully utilize the building while still preserving its mission. GracePointe Church now rents out the building for Sunday morning worship. A storage closet is filled with stacks of black folding chairs for the occasion.

The rest of the time, the venue, which underwent a year-long renovation and opened at the end of May 2018, is used for events including weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and fundraisers. When the Cooks decided to look for a second event space, they set an ambitious goal.

“Having done Ruby for seven years, we knew a bit about the event world,“ Dan says. “So when we embarked on Clementine, we really wanted a venue that had it all, literally had it all.” Three dressing rooms? Check. Catering kitchen?

Check. State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment? Check. Two large indoor rooms? Outdoor space? Check, check.

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In 1947, the church added a fellowship hall, but because it was more space than Dan needed, he walled off the opening and sold the adjacent building to chef John Stephenson, who is perhaps best known for helming the kitchen at Fido. Called Hathorne, the New American restaurant offers small and large plates, including roasted heirloom carrots with chard, puffed farro, mayu and yogurt, and spicy lamb, beef and pork meatballs with mint pistou, preserved lemon and pequin chili.

The outside space has a more modern sensibility than the rest of the venue. The walled-off courtyard has two fountains that are illuminated at night and multiple cantilever benches that provide ample seating. Large Venetian crosses are carved into wooden gates promising a refuge from busy Charlotte Avenue. “This neighborhood,“ says Dan, “which is not only emerging in nature, but in name, will, I think, become one of the city’s preeminent neighborhoods because of our historic building infrastructure here.”

The church’s sanctuary, which has two stages, is anchored by a massive pipe organ. After buying the building, the Cooks ran an ad offering to give the organ away to a good home. He was soon convinced to keep it.

“I didn’t realize a free pipe organ touches everybody,” says Dan, “if you’re an antiques preservation person, if you’re a spiritual person, if you’re a music person.” He realized the organ, which he has since fully restored, was already home.

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Hesitant to Speak Up Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

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Doing Her Duty I’ve been asked to be a bridesmaid in a wedding this June. I’ve said yes because I like everybody involved. But now the bride-to-be has asked me to do her a favor. She wants me to talk with one of the other bridesmaids about her weight. Yes, she’s plump, but the bride is convinced that she can lose weight before the wedding. I don’t know how I got this job. I don’t think I have to accept it, do I? —Anonymous, Brentwood You’re being given some heavy lifting to do, but the size of your sister bridesmaid isn’t your concern. It’s a little late, anyhow, for the bride to be shifting the unwanted burden to you.

Supposedly, she selected her bridesmaids because of her love for them (and their ability to cough up considerable cash). Apparently, however, she should have ordered them up by size. She might want to pass out Weight Watchers memberships at their first get-together.

Perhaps she really does want the plump bridesmaid to fit in, in every way possible, or perhaps she’s having second thoughts. Sorry, but it’s no time now to take back the bouquet. Stick to your own job. Just make sure you can fit into a size 4 sheath this coming June.

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Neither is a close friend of mine, but I used to date the man, and I know he’s been married before. That’s why we stopped seeing each other. We hadn’t dated for long, thank God. Women who know the bride were shocked when I told them. They said that the woman in question has no idea. I feel the need to talk to her. How do I do it? —Anonymous, West Nashville Even if you know your story to be true, it’s still gossip, especially when you’re telling tales among friends. You’ll want to get to know the bride-to-be a little better (or a lot better) before you include her in your chat group.

Should you break the tough news, you may discover that it’s no big shock at all — least of all to the bride-to-be herself. She may be perfectly aware of her husband-to-be’s shameful past — which, quite honestly, doesn’t seem all that shameful. There seem to be no illegitimate children running around out there.

The woman probably has private business of her own that she plans to keep that way. She and he may have no interest in sharing their stories with others.

They have that choice. Their stories haven’t shown up on the rack at the grocery store checkout line.

It appears that you had a difficult time with the guy when the two of you were dating. His marriage history seemed to be a ready reason to pull the plug.

So be it. Let’s assume that you’ve moved on.

If you’re not on the guest list for the wedding, just keep talking. You’ll keep it that way.

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John is the author of How To Be a Gentleman and the co-author, with Bryan Curtis, of other books in the GentlemannersTM series. Send your Best Behavior questions to jbridges@nfocusmagazine.com, and check out his up-to-theminute advice on life’s puzzling problems every Friday at nfocusnashville.com.

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Whole Foods What’s cooking at True Food Kitchen and Marché Artisan Foods

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True Food Kitchen

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3996 Hillsboro Pike 615-383-7333 truefoodkitchen.com

The menu at the sleek new eatery in the Vertis Green Hills high-rise reads like a virtuous grocery list. Guided by Andrew Weil, a doctor of integrative medicine, the bowls, pizzas, salads and entrées at True Food Kitchens across the country abound with Brussels sprouts, pomegranates, butternut squash, mulberries, ginger, turmeric and grains, prescribed for their ability to avoid and counteract inflammation. Guiding principles of healthy seasonality result in a clean and colorful roster featuring starters such as charred cauliflower with harissa tahini, medjool dates, dill, mint and pistachios; glutenfree shrimp lettuce cups with coconut, grapefruit, avocado, cucumber, jalapeño and cilantro; and kale guacamole with grapefruit, cilantro, roasted poblanos, sunflower seeds and pita chips.

Choose a bowl of tofu, chicken, shrimp, grass-fed beef or salmon atop combinations such as sweet potato noodles with bok choy, grilled portobello, charred onion, radish, dried sweet corn, black beans and sesame chili oil; miso-glazed sweet potato, turmeric, charred onion, snow peas, grilled portobello, avocado and hemp seed; or cashew pad thai with tamarind chili shrimp sauce.

While True Food Kitchen can tailor dishes for vegetarian, vegan and other diets, the roster of entrées — which includes grilled salmon with roasted beets, chicken with figs, and fish tacos with avocado salsa and coconut-lime yogurt — is already predominantly gluten-free.

Meanwhile, the cocktail repertoire of lime-coconut coladas, Thai grapefruit martinis and pomegranate margaritas contains enough fruits, herbs and anti-inflammatory ingredients to make you feel better just reading through the options.

It’s hard to pinpoint the minute Music City became “It City,” but it was probably right about the time someone spotted Jack White grabbing brunch in chef Margot McCormack’s rustic-chic East Nashville cafe. Located a stone’s throw from McCormack’s flagship restaurant, Margot Café, Marché brings the exquisite culinary craftsmanship of Margot’s dinner menu into the daylight hours, serving breakfast, lunch and brunch in a sunlit dining room, where marble cafe tops mingle with communal farm tables and artisanal products line the market shelves.

There’s a distinct European flair across the menu of croissants, brioche, crème brûlée and croque madames. But Marché translates the culinary traditions of France through a vocabulary of regional ingredients.

Recipes may shift with the seasons, but there’s a year-round commitment to creativity that results in crêpes filled with chocolate-ginger cheesecake and crème anglaise or eggplant-tomato risotto with mushroom gravy, quiche loaded with butternut squash, onions, spinach and Gruyere, and tartines piled with apples, Brie and honey or pumpkin seeds, arugula and chèvre.

Breads and pastries emerge fresh from the ovens at Marché or nearby Dozen Bakery while espressos and lattes are brewed with Bongo Java beans and spiked with local Whisper Creek liqueur.

More than a decade after it planted a French flag in an emerging intersection in East Nashville, Marché remains a cool culinary cornerstone of the hottest city in the country.

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January 2019 Auction Party For: Nashville Opera Guild When: Thurs., Jan. 10, 6 p.m.

Where: Noah Liff Opera Center Co-chairs: Melissa Beckham and Donna Dame Summar Tariff: $100 per person Info: labellanotte2019.org

15 What: Evening of Promise Patrons Party For: Blake McMeans Foundation When: Tues., Jan. 15, 5:30 p.m.

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What: Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Committee For: Nashville Ballet When: Thurs., Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Home of Ellen Martin Tariff: $250 per person Info: nashvilleballet.com/ballet-ball

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For: Nashville Opera Guild When: Sat., Jan. 19, 6 p.m.

Where: JW Marriott Nashville Co-chairs: Robb McCluskey and Tracey Pearson Party note: Black tie Tariff: $400 per person Info: labellanotte2019.org

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What: Stars for Wishes For: Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee When: Sat., Jan. 19, 6 p.m.

Where: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Tariff: $350 per person Info: middletennessee.wish.org What: Heart Gala For: American Heart Association When: Sat., Jan. 26, 6 p.m.

Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Co-chairs: Jeannie and Herman Williams Tariff: $750 per person Info: middletnheartball.heart.org

26 What: Evening of Promise For: Blake McMeans Foundation

When: Sat., Jan. 26, 6 p.m.

Where: Hutton Hotel Co-chairs: Elizabeth Frist, Hadley Reynolds and Polly Ryerson Tariff: $350 per couple Info: blakemcmeans.com/ events/evening-of-promise

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For: Gordon Jewish Community Center When: Sat., Jan. 26, 6:45 p.m.

Where: Gordon Jewish Community Center Co-chairs: Laurel Orley and Kelly Unger Tariff: $300 per VIP, $150-175 per person Info: nashvillejcc.org/big-night-out

26 What: Heart Gala Late Party

For: American Heart Association When: Sat., Jan. 26, 9 p.m.

Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Tariff: $100 per person Info: middletnheartball.heart.org

31 What: Antiques & Garden Show Early Shopping Event For: Cheekwood and ECON When: Thurs., Jan. 31, 12 p.m.

Where: Music City Center Party note: Invitation only Info: antiquesandgardenshow.com

31 What: Antiques & Garden Show Benefactors Reception For: Cheekwood and ECON When: Thurs., Jan. 31, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Music City Center Co-chairs: Kim Holbrook and Robin Puryear Party note: Invitation only Tariff: $1,000-1,500 per benefactor package Info: antiquesandgardenshow.com

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In February 1962, Belle Meade Country Club was awash with Southern charm — and not just because of an abundance of magnolias and azaleas that filled the ballroom. Adding to the glamour were the nine members of the court of the 16th Bal d’Hiver. That year, Polly Cummins was named queen and presented with a crown and scepter by two adorable pages. Today, queen is no longer a part of the tradition, and in lieu of a crown, the court pages present a bouquet to each of the coeds introduced at the Bal, Nashville’s oldest charity ball.

From left to right: Polly Cummins, Dicky Bransford, Emily Zerfoss, John McDougall

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