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LIFESTYLE LETTER

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A Heartwarming Conclusion to 2023

Renee Donnell | renee.donnell@citylifestyle.com

As we pen our final letter of the year, there's a palpable sense of joy and warmth that accompanies the holiday season. In the spirit of togetherness and celebration, we welcome you to the last issue of 2023! The holiday season is more than just a cluster of days on the calendar; it's a magical time when laughter echoes a little louder and hearts beat a little stronger. In these pages, you'll find stories that capture the essence of the season—tales of generosity, traditions that transcend time and the simple, yet profound moments that make this time of year truly special. As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the journey we've shared with you, our cherished readers and fellow community supporters. Your encouragement and support have been the driving forces behind every page, every story and every moment of inspiration of Gallatin Lifestyle. We are blessed to have the privilege of being invited into your homes, storefronts, businesses and your lives each and every month. In the midst of the holiday hustle, we invite you to take a moment with our publication to immerse yourself in the magic and wonder that this season brings. Whether you find solace in a heartwarming story, inspiration in a festive recipe, or joy in the vibrant images that grace these pages, we hope this issue becomes a companion to your holiday moments to help you reflect on what this season means to you and yours. May the season fill your homes with laughter, your hearts with gratitude and your lives with the warmth of shared moments. From our family to yours, we wish you a holiday season brimming with love, joy and the magic of endless wonders!

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inside the issue The Holidays & Giving Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

20 Winter’s Revel

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

Hosting Tips HO ME + DES I GN

Familiar Gallatin faces share their most memorable moments and

Local Limelight LI FE + C U LT U R E

timeless observances

Giving Back LI FE + C U LT U R E

Events

Happy Hour FO O D + B EV ER AG E

Your guide to a simple and stylized end-of-the-year soiree

28 Christmas Memories and Holiday Traditions 42 The Naughty List

Sharing a holiday happy hour libation

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Photography: Nicole Bell Enchanting room adorned with timeless Christmas decorations at the historic Cheekwood Mansion

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1: A snapshot of pure joy with smiles and wagging tails at Adventure Canine Challenge 2: Goddard School of Gallatin goes pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness 3: Good times and great people at B3's monthly event with The Movement Shop & Realty Title 4: The first Women's Wellness Event hosted by Gallatin Lifestyle partners 5: All smiles from Glowing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Sumner Dental Group at Main Street Festival 6: Sumner Dental Group team at the Main Street Festival 7: A night out with Comprehensive Health & Wellness at Jonathan’s Grille in Gallatin

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8-24: A magical evening under the stars at the Jet Access Hangar during the 2023 Gallatin Chamber Gusto Gala at Music City Executive Airport (KXNX) in Gallatin.

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A Literary Tribute Honoring Education Trailblazer Patricia Brown In a heartwarming ceremony in October, Gallatin celebrated the inauguration of its first-ever Little Free Library at E. B. Wilson High School. This addition proudly joins a global network of 150 thousand registered Little Free Libraries spanning 120 countries. Placed by the Friends of the Gallatin Public Library, this tribute is dedicated to the late Patricia Brown, an esteemed board member, school board member and founder of E.B. Wilson High School.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area. ARTICLE BY RENEE DONNELL

Tis the season for tinsel, twinkling lights and celebrating the holiday season! Partake in any one of our picks for local holiday happenings and rejoice in the joy and festive spirit around town!

Our Picks for Holiday Happenings CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GAR DENS: This historic estate provides the experience of spectacular gardens and world-renowned art. Amid the beauty lies over one million twinkling lights and a holiday marketplace. 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville GAYLOR D OPR YLAND HOTEL: Among the breathtaking Garden Conservatory and amazing cascades are ice skating and festive dining options with adventures through seasonal lights and holiday ornamentation. 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville NIGHTSCAPE: With beautifully animated holiday scenes brought to life by stateof-the-art projectors, this pop-up bar offers delicious holiday-themed cocktails, DJ sets and soundscapes in spatial audio. 114 12th Ave N, Nashville L27 R OOFTOP LOUNGE: Inspired by the Swiss Alps, this rooftop lounge features a monochromatic oasis with alpine accents along with live music, festive bites and holiday cocktails. 807 Clark Place, Nashville BOBBY HOTEL: Journey into a true 70's style winter wonderland with igloos, a nostalgic holiday lounge and campfires on the roof. 230 4th Avenue North, Nashville

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MEET THIS MONTH’S CURATOR

Renee Donnell Renee is the Publisher’s Assistant for Gallatin Lifestyle. She is a writer who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and a minor in English. Renee is passionate about the arts and all things creative.

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Following closely on the coattails of autumnal and winter holidays, The celebration of the new year can often be overlooked due to an understandable desire to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season. But, a holiday that celebrates past memories and the opportunity for both new experiences and a fresh start shouldn’t lack any of the glitz of its celebratory predecessors. Round out the final days of the year reminiscing on or saying goodbye to the experiences—good and bad—of the previous 12 months with a simple end-ofthe-year gathering that isn’t lacking any of the glamour. CONTINUED >

th e dr ink s Champagne has long been a traditional drink to toast to the new year. Keep it simple but step up your game with your own DIY Champagne cocktail bar. Consider stocking your bar full of custom Champagne or bubbly choices, festive mixers like cranberry juice or rosemary simple syrup and unique garnishes like fresh fruit and herbs or decorative ice cubes with edible flowers.

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the decor There’s no need to go out and buy a ton of additional decor when you just decked the halls (quite literally) with holiday ornamentation. Make those decorations work as hard as you did by repurposing all the greenery, pine cones and wood place settings you just couldn’t say no to. Throw in some neutral napkins, some natural twine and some dried orange peels for a woodsy (and fragrant) twist.

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the snacks Keep your guests happy with the perfect cheese plate. Consider how many people you’ll be serving, whether you’ll be serving before or after dinner and what cheeses you’ll want to include. According to WineFolly.com, sparkling wines pair best with creamy, sticky cheeses due to the high acidity and carbonation. WHAT YOU NEED • Cheese board or serving plate • Assortment of cheeses We recommend Brie, Port Salut, Muenster, Camembert or Gruyere PUTTING IT TOGETHER Cheese is best served at room temperature, so be sure your cheese has time to rest prior to serving. Slice the cheeses and arrange artfully on your cheese board with labels for each. Consider providing separate serving knives for each cheese to avoid any mixing of flavors. Add any additional bites you’d like and enjoy! CONTINUED > D ECEMB ER 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / GA L L AT I N

the traditions No matter where you are in the world when the clock strikes midnight, ring in the new year internationally by taking part in one of these worldly traditions. + SPAIN Spend Nochevieja (“old night”) at home watching the countdown on TV—you can party later! Are you in need of some luck for the upcoming year? Wearing red underwear for the night may give you some. + MEXICO Be sure to have lots of grapes on hand. Demonstrated by Spaniards as well, this tradition involves eating 12 grapes with every strike of the clock, symbolizing good luck for every month of the new year. + DENMARK Destroy your frustrations and start the year fresh by smashing unwanted glassware. Danish tradition calls for smashing plates on the doors of friends and loved ones around midnight, but we think you should probably save that part for when you’re actually in Denmark. + SCOTLAND Although its singing has become pretty standard worldwide, “Auld Lang Syne” originated in Scotland in 1788 as a poem by Robert Burns. Go ahead and make a cheat sheet for all your friends—we won’t judge.

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CHRISTMAS MEMORIES AND HOLIDAY TRADITIONS ARTICLE BY NICOLE BELL PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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Joshua Crenshaw Motor Officer, Hendersonville Police Department My absolute favorite holiday memory was Christmas 2021! That year, I spent it together with my daughter, little sister and mother. On Christmas Eve, we stayed up all night playing board games, telling whimsical stories and just genuinely enjoying being in each other’s presence. Seeing the smiles on their faces on Christmas Day is what drives me to work harder in life and grants me PURPOSE. As I get older and a bit wiser, I have come to truly believe that the holidays are more about “giving rather than receiving.” Being able to give back to my family simply warms my heart and makes the holidays worthwhile. I pray the joy I have around the holidays is something that all families around Gallatin can experience.

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Deanne DeWitt President, Preservation Foundation of Sumner County

We’ve had some great traditions over the years, some that are still with us and some that have faded with the changing seasons of life. For several years, we loaded up with hot chocolate and drove throughout the neighborhood to pick our favorite light display …and then surprised that homeowner with a prize for winning our private contest. Until very recently, our girls paired up with my parents and had an annual gingerbread-making contest. (Since I was the judge, it was always a tie!) We’ve had short stints of wearing matching pajamas, caroling, seeing the Nutcracker and shopping for after-Christmas deals before the sun rises on December 26th . None of those stuck! There is one constant that has been part of Christmas, even since I was little, which is Swedish cardamom coffee cake. As a recipe that made its way here with my great-grandmother, through Ellis Island to the suburbs of Chicago, it’s always been a highlight of Christmas morning. Making cardamom coffee cake requires lots of love and a whole lot of time – two things we cherish most during the time we spend together during this season! CONTINUED >

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Shawn and Vicki Fennell Gallatin City Council Member - At Large

Vicki: After my fall in July of 2023, my perspective on life and how fragile it really is has forever changed. I’ve always been grateful for the life I’ve been given, but I now know how truly blessed I am. Christmas for the Fennell Family looks a little different this year! We’ve added two new additions: twin boys (and what fun they are)! I can only imagine all the excitement and joy they will bring to the family in years to come! Our family quickly grew from 10 to 13 in two short years! The house is full of laughter and love when we are all inside. As I’m sure you can only imagine, I truly believe hearing all the sweet voices of my grandbabies helped in my recovery. Everyday is a blessing and I fully

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want to live every day. Christmas cards, phone calls and notes are all a must! I’ve learned that it’s the small things that matter the most! It’s not the gifts that are beautifully wrapped under the tree; it’s who is gathered around the tree that matters. I want to make memories that our children and grandchildren will remember for years to come. I hope that they always remember the steak dinner that’s prepared on Christmas Day at Mimi and Pop’s house. This was a tradition that was started many years ago by my dad, Dean Bradley, that I’ve carried on in our home. Thank God for another holiday season because without him, nothing would be possible. Merry Christmas!

Heather Finn Realtor, The Adcock Group One of our favorite traditions is our camping trip we take right before Thanksgiving. We load the whole family up (Hayverly, 9, Cami, 7, and our two dogs, Mae and Scout) and stay in a TN State Park cabin for a long weekend. We explore the park during the day on hiking trails and the playground. We'll also take time to make our favorite holiday treats like cinnamon rolls, sausage balls and party mix. The girls enjoy helping with cooking and then their favorite part is snacking once everything is done! We also give the girls their Christmas PJs for the year. At night, we'll wear our PJs, make hot chocolate, play lots of UNO and watch Home Alone. We usually end the trip with a giant family nap in the living room and a night of hot dogs and s'mores around the campfire. We love the quality time and memories made on those trips and look forward to it every year!

John Mediana CEO, Executive Brand Growth As the holiday season approaches, my wife Britt and our two young sons, Milo and Kai, have a unique set of traditions that make this time of year truly special to us. One of the highlights is the making of Lefsa, a traditional Norwegian flatbread crafted from potatoes. This is always a family affair, with everyone getting involved. It’s a time when flour-covered hands and giggles fill the kitchen, creating unforgettable memories! Another tradition is our annual breakfast pizza with hash browns and breakfast toppings on Christmas. It's a delicious way to bond over a homemade meal to begin Christmas Day with warmth and joy. Finally, we always select a charitable endeavor to undertake as a family in a way to give back. This season, we chose to serve at a local food bank, extending the spirit of giving and gratitude to those in need.

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On a cold Christmas morning, our engagement turned into one of the most memorable chapters in life. Nicole: Our favorite holiday memory has to be Christmas Day, 2019. This was the morning Scott proposed to me and Christmas mornings have been even more special to us since then! After doing our normal Christmas routine and spending time with our two pups, we decided to open gifts. I noticed Scott had walked outside in the cold for a few minutes before this and was on the phone, but he wouldn’t tell me why. I later learned he was on the phone with my parents, wishing them a Merry Christmas and telling them he intended to ask me to marry him and wanted to officially ask for their blessing. My parents adore him, but I love that this was done as a first thought! He came back in, we continued to open gifts, and ultimately, the last gift that Scott gave to me contained a ring, with him on one knee, and me in many tears saying YES! We spent the rest of the day enjoying the moment and calling friends and family to share the good news. We left the next day on a post-engagement celebratory trip to NYC for the weekend to celebrate our engagement by taking in the Christmas sights, seeing the Rockettes, eating some amazing food and dancing the nights away!

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This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

The annual City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is in its 4th year. Last holiday season we gave away over $300,000 to help 116 individuals and families in need, but we need your help to make it happen again this year. With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed. Perhaps you know of a single parent struggling to provide for their family, an elderly person who has experienced loss, someone enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need, even if no one else does. “We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them during this holiday season.” “We believe God has blessed our company with continued success, so we in turn want to be a blessing to others,” Matthew Perry, President of City Lifestyle adds. City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep giving on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is truly rewarding and it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster a culture of generosity.”

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