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July: Sweet Summer Time JULY IS PRIME TIME FOR ALL OF THE BEST ACTIVITIES SUMMER HAS TO OFFER. From pool parties and backyard barbecues to baseball games and family vacations, this month reminds us to kick back and have some fun!

Our summer issue is full of ideas for taking advantage of all the exciting events happening in Belle Meade this month. Fourth of July brings us plenty of star-spangled

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We’ve also included some clever ways to keep cool—from refreshing summer cocktails to delicious seasonal recipes. We’re sure you’ll find something in this issue to get you in the mood for summer fun!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 12 Styled By Carson Love Wardrobe And Personal Stylist, Confidence Coach -- And A Closet’s BFF

22 Tap Into Fun They Drive So Others Can Drink

26 Revving Through Music City, Literally Extremely Talented Athlete Is Belle Meade's Pride Of National And Upcoming Big Machine Music City Grand Prix IndyCar Racing

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32 Coveted Architecture Nashville Designer Remains In Demand Across The USA

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32 DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Local Experiences

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Trend Setter

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Travel Destination

26 Our Town 38 Culinary Creations 42 Page Turners

LOCAL EXPERIENCES

SUMMER ADVENTURE SUMMERTIME IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVENTURE! School is out, the weather is warm and we have vacation time to spend with our families. Make the most of this summer by exploring all our community has to offer. From the best spots to have a picnic to the perfect places to cool off in the water, there’s plenty of fun summertime activities to do as a family. Seize this season of adventure and make some memories!

BEST PICNIC SPOTS + Belle Meade Plantation - Take a stroll around these beautiful grounds.

5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205

+ Arrington Vineyard - Sprawling, tranquil fields with hillside picnicking, wine by the bottle or flight, frosé & snacks.

6211 Patton Road, Arrington, TN 37014 + Nashville Zoo - Picnic with the Animals 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 + Percy Warner Park - Bring the whole family including your puppy.

50 Vaughn Road, Nashville, TN 37221 + Cheekwood - Botanical Gardens' eatery offers elevated cafe fare in a polished space by the west lawn.

1200 Forrest Park Dr., Nashville, TN 37205

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WATERY WAYS TO STAY COOL + The Harpeth River State park is popular for kayaking, canoeing, fishing and hiking.

1254 Narrow of the Harpeth Road Kingston Springs, TN 37082 + Soundwaves - An Upscale Resort Water Attraction in Nashville.

2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214 + Cummins Falls State Park - One of the most scenic swimming holes in Tennessee.

390 Cummins Falls Ln, Cookeville, TN 38501 + Center Hill Lake - Rent a boat, cool off and enjoy the views.

158 Resource Lane, DeKalb County, TN + Cumberland Park - Innovative play space along the river with a climbing wall, splash areas, amphitheater & a trail.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES + Treetop Adventure Park - This adventure course is nestled in the Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort’s woods and features over 100 thrilling obstacles of varying difficulty levels.

Nashville Shores, Hermitage, TN 37076 + Top Golf - Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range.

500 Cowan St, Nashville, TN 37207 + Sounds Baseball Game - Catch a game during the summer. Fun for the whole family.

19 Jr. Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219 + Nashville Zoo - A day with so many animals including lions, tigers and bears, Oh my.

3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 + Nashville Adventure Science Center - Spark your Imagination.

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BIG JIM’S HOUSE When Joe Jennings, with Berkshire Hathaway Woodmont Realty, first showed the 1968 Ranch style home at 4412 Georgian Place to Bo and Debbie Segers, they all immediately fell in love with it. Having just celebrated a pandemic-limited Thanksgiving in 2020, the whole idea of buying a new home was not really in the Segers’ plan, but they had seen the house online and there was something about it that was intriguing. That feeling was confirmed when they walked in the door and saw the ten-foot ceilings and huge windows overlooking the amazing backyard. It was obvious that the house had an amazing story to tell.

Joe began working with Susanne Young, the Seller’s realtor in negotiating a deal for the Segers to buy the home. The home was owned by the Estate of Jim Bass. Mr. Bass, known fondly to his friends and family as Big Jim, had passed away in May of 2019, and Suzanne was his granddaughter.

When he passed away, Mr. Bass was 108 years old (nearing 109). He had graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy in 1928, The University of the South in 1931, and Harvard Law School in 1934, and was the oldest living alumni of all of them. He had lived in Nashville his entire life, and purchased the home with his wife, Susanne Warner Bass, in 1972, after living in several other houses in the area. It remained his home for the rest of his life and was the hub of the Bass family for the next 46 years.

With such history and charm, the Segers already knew they wanted to renovate the home. Susanne was excited to share the history of the house and how much it meant to their family. For example, she was able to share with the Segers memories and stories about her grandparents and family events at the home. She fondly remembers her grandmother caring for, and taking great pride in, her flower garden in the courtyard. She also shared

that Big Jim would stand in the front door and wave until his family was out of sight whenever they had to leave. On one tour of the home, Susanne and the Segers opened the built-in stereo and found an album (a 76 speed) of the story of Cinderella that Susanne remembered listening to as a child. The neighborhood is full of stories of Big Jim mowing his grass at age 98 and even older or driving his car around the cul-de-sac just to “go out for a spin”.

How exciting it was for the Segers to hear the stories of the house and how important it was to Big Jim and his family. An earlier would-be purchaser had planned on demolishing the house, and building new, but the Segers are excited to renovate the home to twenty-first century living and return it to the family and community hub that it once was. The Bass family, many of whom remain in the area (some as close as around the corner) was thrilled with this plan and closely watching as the house undergoes its changes.

The Segers family is also excited to share with the readers of Belle Meade Lifestyle the project as it progresses. Working with their realtor and designer, Joe Jennings, they have embarked on a roughly ten-month to one year project which will take the home down to the studs in most rooms, and redesign it for the future. The project is being led by builder, Paul Hammond, Hammond & Brandt, with architect, Michael Ward, Allard Ward Architects, and landscape architect, Michael Baldwin, Outdoor Ink. Join the journey as the house progresses month by month and experience the different stages of this home renovation. You can also learn more about the design topics discussed in these articles and watch videos of how the house progresses by going to www.readytosellnashville.com under The Georgian Project.

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“After a year of loungewear and elastic waistbands, many may be feeling extra pressure (and confusion) You can create your own Lookbook by saving these

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of our preferences and lifestyles vary greatly, here are some of my tried-and-true tips for regaining your personal style this summer.”

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1. Evaluate Summer Shoes Shoes are one of the simplest ways to update all

holes that need to be filled. Always refer back to this list to ensure intentional purchases versus mindless browsing.

of favorite summer looks. Try starting with versatile flats. Have you traded in your flip flops for a more polished slide-style? How about adding a fresh fashion sneaker?

5. An Organized(-ish) Space One of my golden rules: If you can’t see it, you won’t wear it! I certainly don’t think all of our closets have to be Insta-worthy, but making a space that’s functional

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for you is key. If you’re not sure where to begin, I always

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With the change of every season, I recommend set-

more space and allows your clothes to hang uniformly.

ting a little time aside to take inventory of what you did and didn’t wear last year. Edit out what doesn’t serve you anymore, or style hidden gems in a fresh way!

6. Daily Items When shopping for summer staples, try first prioritizing items you use on a daily basis. A summer hand-

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bag, sunglasses, jewelry, the shoes that you spend

Nobody likes that feeling of rushing to get out

most of your days in--these items might not seem as

the door, staring at your closet, and feeling like you

glamorous or exciting, but I think the small things add

have nothing to wear. Do yourself a favor and style

up and make the most impact.

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OUR TOWN

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R EV V I NG T H ROU GH M U S IC C I T Y, L I T E R A L LY Josef Newgarden drives the No. 2 car for Team Penske, using a Chevrolet engine.

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AN 18-TIME INDYCAR RACE WINNER WHO TIED A CAREER-

When Josef’s not behind the wheel of a race car, he enjoys

BEST FOUR WINS IN 2020 RESIDES IN OAK HILL/BELLE

rock climbing and outdoor activities. He’s also an accomplished

MEADE. This hometown, professional driver says he’s more

ping-pong player, and hosts an annual celebrity ping-pong tour-

than thrilled to showcase Nashville for the first-ever Big Machine

nament around the famed Indianapolis 500 in May. The tourna-

Music City Grand Prix Aug. 6-8.

ment serves as a fundraiser for SeriousFun Children’s Network,

Josef Newgarden says he can’t wait until the streets of down-

which is a family of 30 camps and programs founded by the late

town Nashville burst into action with actual racing and festiv-

Paul Newman to provide free recreational activities for seriously

ities for three days as the INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR

ill children and their families.

SERIES is hosted. He knows how supportive Nashvillians are of

As a versatile athlete, Josef appeared on a 2016 episode of

events. After all, he was born and raised in Hendersonville. This

“American Ninja Warrior” with other NTT INDYCAR SERIES driv-

temporary street circuit takes racers by Nissan Stadium, and

ers, and has participated in the NFL Combine and the Indiana

over the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge into downtown

Pacers Slam Dunk contest. It helps that he played baseball and

-- making it the first motorsports course of its kind in the world

basketball before turning to racing as a career.

to cross a major body of water.

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d ever be racing in downtown Nashville. The response has been awesome, and

“And I’m an avid gamer,” admits Josef, who as a brand ambassador for Forza Motorsport has done voiceovers for multiple versions of the game, including Forza Motorsport 7.

quite honestly, it’s going to be so cool -- people are really in for

At the end of May, he garnered attention for his “Winners

a treat,” says Josef, a 30-year-old former recipient of INDYCAR’s

Drink Milk” 5-minute clip for a YouTube “Let There Be Milk : The

Tony Renna Rising Star Award and brand ambassador for the

Josef Newgarden Story” satire video. His milk-mania habit has

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.

him downing about a gallon, or at least 12 glasses a day! He and

“I love introducing people to racing through these streetcar

his wife, Ashley, teamed up with the Indiana Dairy Federation

races, because they can feel the energy and truly see how driv-

for this tongue-in-cheek video that highlights his intense drive

ers wield control over these vehicles that are pretty impressive

for milk. As Indy 500 fans know, drinking milk is a time-honored

in real life. It’s the most visceral feeling,” he adds.

tradition for the winner of the Indy 500.

Josef started racing go karts when he was 13 years old. A few years after that, motorsports caught his interest.

“I just enjoy milk at all times. It’s the best beverage ever created,” quips Josef.

He says he’s preparing for the Nashville race by driving in a

“As a young kid, and a milk guy — there was just nothing there

proprietary, North Carolina-based simulation unit created by

attached to the sport,” he begins in the video. “I started getting

Team Chevy engineers. “They’re large rigs like a surround-sound

into racing, and then I saw the Indy 500. I saw that these guys —

movie theater and rollercoaster put together,” he adds.

these guys got it, you know? It was all about the milk. It was all

He says he’s also driven the course in his street car to begin getting a sense of where the infrastructure will go.

Although INDY drivers have navigated other city courses, such as in Long Beach, St. Petersburg and Toronto, Josef says this will be the first with such proximity to a downtown area.

about how do you win the milk? And I’m like, ‘This is perfect. This is my life. I try to win the milk every day.’”

He finished twelfth in the 2021 Indy 500.

To monitor Josef’s racing or pursue his official merchandise, go online to JosefNewgarden.com.

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S PE E D & S OU N D E V E N T D E TA I L S Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is coupling Nashville’s safe and walkable downtown with learnings and insights from successes of other large events in Music City to host a threeday international festival of speed, sound, food and fun. This is a privately funded event. + August 6-8, 2021. + NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the premier level of open-wheel racing in North America. + Course is a 2.17 mile, 11-turn circuit, and is the only race currently crossing a major body of water. + Top speeds are expected to reach up to 200 MPH coming over Korean Veteran’s Bridge. + Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is partnering with the Grand Ole Opry with a star-studded lineup, including country superstar Alan Jackson, Danielle Bradbery, Callista Clark, Riley Green and Justin Moore. + Major concerts Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. + Non-denominational worship service/concert Sunday morning. + High-quality cuisine; daily themes from some local restaurateurs. + Expected attendance 100,000-plus fans over the three days. + Event subject to Metro health/safety protocols, and NFL stadium safety standards including clear bag policy. + Three-day packages start at $119 per person for general admission; reserved grandstand packages available for $199 per seat.

For details and tickets regarding the upcoming Grand Prix, visit MusicCityGP.com and follow #MusicCityGP.

The NTT P1 Award winner for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix NTT INDYCAR Series race on Aug. 8 won’t just be the fastest around the 2.17-mile street circuit. The driver also will receive the Bryan Clauson Pole Trophy, which highlights the event’s partnership with Tennessee Donor Services to raise awareness for organ/tissue donations.

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NASHVILLE DESIGNER REMAINS IN DEMAND ACROSS THE USA

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

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architecture GLEN OXFORD IS A LICENSED ARCHITECT IN 46 STATES PLUS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BUT HE CALLS NASHVILLE HOME. Many of his resulting designs beckon to people so much, they take selfies in front of them. His clients report getting unsolicited, frequent offers to purchase their homes. He says Nashville design styles are more open and noticeably different now, compared to when he started as a Music City architect during the 1980s, which were more American Foursquare, Tudorish or Georgian in flavor.

“Don’t be afraid to step outside of the box in Nashville home designs. There are many contemporary elements to explore, and ways to bridge traditional and modern concepts,” he assures. “We can still stay within the distinctive feel of neighborhoods while also creating places to be really proud of.”

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Suffice it to say Glen loves the minutiae of designing, and the history of building. He has since high school. Having studied the geometric and flow factors of design pioneers -- such as American architects Frank Lloyd Wright and Bruce Goff and Swiss urban planner Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) -- Glen relishes planning how to best combine colors, forms, space, textures, patterns, lines and light, especially natural light.

During an Auburn University college design challenge, Glen says he found it thrilling to make a cardboard-only chair to hold up 300 pounds. Many of his classmates opted out of that dare to test their chairs.

Glen, on the other hand, sealed that inspiration into his entire career by continuing to challenge himself to leave indelible touches and an overall stamp on his projects.

With a self-professed approach that could be considered “clean, minimalist-inspired and client-driven,” Glen’s straight-line palette oozes with thorough details. However, it’s a bit challenging for him to describe himself confined to any one given style. Perhaps his initial architectural prowess was shaped from places his father’s U.S. Air Force position prompted his family to live, such as France.

Or maybe it’s the Danish furniture his parents collected that added to his sense of clean lines, high-quality, stability and organic feng

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shui. Regardless of what adjectives might describe his work, this Californian-born designer’s vision and results are sought by people across the country.

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COVETED ARCHITECTURE (CONTINUED)

THE OXFORD ARCHITECTURE PROCESS Glen’s Nashville-based firm, Oxford Architecture, handles residential and specialty projects, as well as all types of commercial, including restaurants, retail stores and offices.

He and his team navigate quite a bit of private construction in hilly terrains, as well as multiyear, complicated retail build-outs.

“Residential design is the most personal design process you can engage in, sometimes with a family you have never met before, but who, through time, becomes close. You have to understand your clients’ every wants and desires to make the project a success, to make the house a home,” says this thought-provoking architect.

Before agreeing to projects, Glen says he starts with an interview process in which the goal is to evoke clients’ preferences and visions to see if his firm and they are a good match with which to proceed together. “To be a good fit, everyone needs to be 100% into the project,” he adds.

Glen says once new clients see designs and live with them for a while, they discuss any potential changes, followed by pictures of examples to incorporate what can be modified.

He states they’re doing some interesting, new drone and Lidar work that scans and documents where in a building all the electrical wires and Photo by Chris Little

plumbing can be found to 1/16-inch accuracy. “The Lidar scans a billion points and we provide that

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schematic to building or home owners so they’ll always have a record of where to find those critical elements,” he says.

PERSONAL SPACES In Nashville, he and his wife, Rozanne Jackson, live in a house that was built in 1912.

However, Rozanne’s also a designer and recipient of the coveted Southeastern Residential Designer of the Year award from the Atlanta Design Center and Veranda magazine. Her interior design style as founder of Rozanne Jackson Interiors and The Iron

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Gate has been described as beautiful functional interiors, using an abundance of natural elements, textures and exciting details with classic, one-of-akind elements. Together, they are known as a design power couple. Although their businesses are separate yet occupying the same office, they sometimes collaborate, and an ideal time to do that was when they built a modern, minimalized-oriented home in Alys Beach, Florida. It has a picturesque entrance with an open tower reaching 25 feet at its apex.

Glen says they currently are in Nashville about two-thirds of the year, but hope to eventually get to a 50-50 split between the two residences. His family first moved to the Nashville area in 1960 to be near Photo by Chris Little

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a former military base in Smyrna, so he’s seen the area’s large evolution. After graduating college and working in Nashville, he relocated to North Carolina, but his Nashville roots drew him back.

In Florida, he says he got to employ his instinctive style for symmetrical designs, which often are about “seeing straight through a house.”

“I focus on where a person’s eyes go in any design. It’s just as important to determine what people will see at the end of a sidewalk, out a bathroom window or down to a particular terminus as it is to consider what guests see in an entertainment area.

Each building prompts certain vibes,” says Glen.

What does this architect have on his architectural bucket list? Glen reveals both he and Rozanne hope to build a house in the woods, filled with modern oak and glass. “We’ll design the house around the land,” he quickly wagers.

Glen says he’s enthused by the number of people currently moving to Nashville from states such as California and New York. “It’s so interesting to discuss with people where within houses they will spend the most time.”

Even with newcomers, Glen vows he’ll lead them through an approach infused with patience, lighting and alignment of elements that nobody will see unless studied.

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CLASSY, FANCY AND INCREDIBLY EASY TO MAKE, THIS RECIPE COMES TOGETHER IN MINUTES

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GRILLED L O B S T E R TA I L S INGREDIENTS + 1/4 cup melted butter + 1 tablespoon lemon juice + 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest + 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives, plus more for garnish + 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish + 1 clove garlic, minced + 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning + 4 (8-ounce) lobster tails + Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing + Freshly ground black pepper + Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes + Lemon wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS 01 Preheat grill over medium heat. In small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, zest, chives, parsley, garlic and salt.

02 Using kitchen shears, cut top of lobster shell from meaty portion of tail. Using knife, cut halfway through meat down the center, ARTICLE JENNIFER KAUFMAN

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through lobster to keep lobster from curling up when cooked.

03 Brush all over with oil and season with salt/pepper. Grill flesh side down until lightly charred, about 6 minutes.

04 Flip lobster and dollop a spoonful of butter mixture on flesh side. Grill until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more.

05 Remove lobster from grill and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

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