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Spotlighting Kids and Pets

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James Williams, Lauren Isenhour, Adrienne Poe, Katie Kelley, Katie Kauss, The Grovers Photography

FOR MANY OF US, AUGUST IS A BITTERSWEET TURNING POINT IN THE CALENDAR YEAR. Summer freedom is drawing to a close, and school bells will be ringing any day now.

While the relaxing days of sipping cool beverages poolside may be numbered, this month brings a sense of renewal. New routines, new clothes and new school supplies often come to mind in August. And because we dedicated an issue to both the men and women of our community earlier this year, it would only be right to celebrate some of our cutest residents: kids and pets!

There’s no doubt we have some serious pet lovers in the Green Hills region. Meet a few of them (and their four-legged friends), and you’ll find what makes the bond between humans and animals so special. Pets are even included in many of the videos that accompany our talented local musicians. We also whipped up recipes for homemade dog treats on page 18 so you can spoil your loyal companions.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019

FEATURES 8 Good Times Nashville Woodworking Artist Transforms Local Trees

12 Brooks Household Staffing Helping Busy Lives Run Smoothly

18 Animal Kingdom Treat Your Pet

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20 Community Donations How You Can Help Kids and Pets

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20 DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Locally Owned

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Animal Kingdom

20 Giving Back 26 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES

Nashville Woodworking Artist Transforms Local Trees Michael Munday is a native Nashvillian, carpenter/contractor, firefighter and artist. He channels his love of nature into skilled wood-working masterpieces. He handcrafts Nashville salvaged trees from raw forms into accent tables, bathroom vanity tops, custom bar tops, kitchen islands, bookcase tops, fireplace mantles, frames, cutting boards, tables and wall art. For customization requests, visit MMDesignsWood.com. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADRIENNE POE

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Get Local, Fresh Summer Veggies and More St. George's Farmers Market, in its fourth season, has former and new vendors for locally grown produce, meat, fish, eggs and baked goods. This producer-only market is 100% volunteer-driven, with a family- and dog-friendly scene through live music, specialty vendors and high-quality goods. Shop every Thursday, 3:30-6 p.m., on the corner of Harding Pike and Belle Meade Boulevard.

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AROUND TOWN “Charlotte’s Barn” inspired by Garth Williams, “We Are Wild” inspired by Maurice Sendak, and “TRAINS!” inspired by Loren Long.

Photography Courtesy of Cheekwood

CONGRATS, VANDYBOYS! Vanderbilt University's Commodores baseball team snagged the national 2019 College World Series title—and the respect of many.

The Commodores won the Southeastern Conference regular-season title, the SEC Championship and NCAA

Back by popular demand for the summer are straw-

Nashville en route to this year’s College World Series.

berry milkshake- and blueberry cheesecake-flavored

In addition, 13 Vanderbilt players were selected in the

macarons at the Green Hills Mall. Stop by the bou-

2019 Major League Baseball draft, tying an SEC record.

tique kiosk of Woops! Macarons and Cookies to ask

This was the fourth College World Series the

Krista and Zion for fun flavors that embody summer.

Commodores vied for in nine years. The VandyBoys last won the national title in 2014.

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Regional and Super Regional tournaments played in

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SHERIFF DARON HALL ADDS PRESIDENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Enjoy the magic of five favorite childhood clas-

Sheriff Daron Hall recently was sworn-in as the 78th

sics reimagined in the gardens of Cheekwood

president of the National Sheriffs' Association, mak-

Estate. Visitors of all ages can enjoy whimsical

ing him the first Tennessee sheriff to hold the position.

playhouses inspired by beloved illustrators includ-

He will lead more than 3,000 sheriffs across the coun-

ing “Oh, The Places You’ll Play” inspired by Dr.

try. He's served on the association's board of directors

Seuss, “Hill Top Garden” inspired by Beatrix Potter,

and executive committee for 15-plus years.

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He was sworn in as the 61st sheriff of Davidson

becoming the first African-American woman to

County in September 2002 and elected to his fifth

receive the title in the pageant's eight-decade

term. Upon conclusion of this term, the native

history. The crown serves as Mason's ticket to the

Nashvillian will become the longest-serving sheriff

Miss America competition later this year. The Miss

in Metropolitan Nashville's history.

America competition is separate from the Miss USA pageant system, which includes the Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe contests.

The 23-year-old teacher, who competed as Miss Greene County, performed “Piano Fantasy." Mason’s win earned her a $15,000 scholarship.

SAVE THE DATE: 'LITTLE HEARTS, BIG ART' Join Project Heart staffers and supporters for their biggest fundraiser of the year Sept. 21 with an open bar, live music, delicious food, unique local artwork and a fast-paced live auction all benefiting Congenital Heart Disease research. The event will be held at Track One, 1211 Fourth Ave. S. For more details, visit ProjectHeart.org.

The first "Little Hearts, Big Art" event was held in

NASHVILLE TEACHER WINS MISS TENNESSEE

2016 and was created by the organization's founders, Tyler and Erica Thayer.

A Nashville first grade teacher, Brianna Mason, won the 2019 Miss Tennessee scholarship pageant,

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LOCALLY OWNED Cayla Brooks. Photo by Katie Kelley

“FOR CANDIDATES, I FIND THE MOST BENEFICIAL THING I CAN DO IS GET TO KNOW THEM FULLY. I BEGIN WITH AN INITIAL PHONE INTERVIEW, THEN I MEET EACH CANDIDATE IN-PERSON OVER COFFEE OR LUNCH. I ALSO RELY ON A VERY THOROUGH REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM.” -CAYLA BROOKS

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BROOKS HOUSEHOLD STAFFING HELPING BUSY LIVES RUN SMOOTHLY

WHEN CAYLA BROOKS MOVED TO NASHVILLE

involve being trusted eyes and ears, freeing up time to

FROM NEW YORK CITY THREE YEARS AGO, SHE

help achieve a better overall balance and helping cli-

REMEMBERS NOT A SINGLE AGENCY COULD

ents develop management skills by sharing effective

ASSIST HER WITH THE TYPE OF JOB SEARCH SHE

communication and delegation.

WAS CONDUCTING. “Realizing the demand for personal service

The top three questions that Cayla says she’s asked by clients are the following:

and household staffing was at an all-time high in

1. How long does it typically take to find just-right

Nashville, I decided to meet that need with my own

candidates? She says clients can expect to have can-

agency,” the entrepreneur says.

didate profiles to consider within 2-4 weeks of starting

Cayla’s results have been phenomenal—even land-

the search.

ing her an integral role in managing the household needs

2. From where does she find candidates? She says

of Hayley and her husband, Tyler Hubbard, a vocalist of

candidates often reach out to her through referrals,

the American country music duo, Florida Georgia Line.

Instagram and her website.

When dealing with the utmost private matters of

3. What happens if it doesn’t work out with a cho-

other people’s lives, Cayla says the interviewing and

sen candidate? Cayla replaces the staffer if situations

vetting process for her staffing is crucial.

don’t work out with candidates due to either party

For most people seeking personal assistants, knowl-

within the first 90 days.

edge matters, but so does attitude. How assistants fit in with households or families is critical.

Depending on personal preferences and the expect-

Cayla says Brooks Household Staffing is a service that makes lives easier.

ant duties of an assistant, some want assistants who

She says her business best meshes with anyone

are go-getters, assertive, ambitious and detail-ori-

who has a busy lifestyle and could use extra help in the

ented. Others prefer someone who’s more amiable and

home or in the office.

gentler in their approach.

To make best matches between staffers and clients,

The benefits assistants provide are all about

Cayla says she searches for candidates with experience.

keeping schedules (doctor’s appointments, sports

“But more than experience, I want to find good person-

practice, recitals and other events), and may include

ality fits. No matter how much experience a candidate

transporting family members. Responsibilities also

has, the personality has to be right for the family.”

CONTINUED >

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LOCALLY OWNED

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BROOKS HOUSEHOLD STAFFING MAIN PLACEMENTS ENCOMPASS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

+ Personal Assistants: They take care of planning events, running errands, paying bills, arranging travel and managing family or business calendars.

+ Private Chefs: They are experienced meal preparers who assume all of the responsibilities of mealtimes. Private chefs can be responsible for three meals a day and can cater food-oriented parties. Private chefs can accommodate any dietary restrictions while also stocking refrigerators and pantries.

+ Housekeepers: They keep homes clean and organized so families can focus on each other. Duties include deep cleaning, laundry, organizing and inventorying supplies.

+ House Managers: They manage staffers, organize staff schedules, manage budgets and payroll and oversee home maintenance.

PUTTING THE HOUSEHOLD STAFFING MODEL TO THE TEST It’s hard to dispute that Tyler and Hayley Hubbard lead super busy lives. There’s the touring—and FGL launched their own Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey, as well as thriving businesses FGL HOUSE, Meet and Greet, Tree Vibez Music and Tribe Kelley. The world-class entertainers will further elevate their status with a limited residency, “Florida Georgia Line Live from Las Vegas,” inside Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino beginning Dec. 1.

Even with a second child about to meet the world, Hayley was kind enough to pause and answer the following questions from Green Hills Lifestyle about what it’s like to run a household entrusted to an expanded set of hands, eyes and skills.

How did living a life that’s often in the public spotlight shape or influence how you wanted to set up your private household life, which involves helpers?

Tyler and Hayley Hubbard

I think whether or not you’re in the public spotlight, privacy and trustworthy employees are qualities you look for when setting up your personal household life. Tyler and I wanted to surround ourselves with people who had our best interests at heart. It’s been a work in progress since our lives got to the point when we knew we needed help outside of the support of our family and friends. We’ve learned it’s worth spending a little extra to find helpers with previous experience in their particular fields and are professional. Our next struggle, though, was actually finding those perfect people for the jobs, which is why we’re so glad to have Brooks Household

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We started very small and expanded our staff as our family and our needs grew. It may sound over-the-top—because if someone would have told us five years ago that we’d have this staff now, we would’ve said they were CONTINUED >

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Tyler, Olivia and Hayley Hubbard. Photo by Katie Kauss

Tyler, Olivia and Hayley Hubbard with their golden retriever, Harley. Photo by The Grovers Photography.

“WE OFFER BUSY PEOPLE WHAT THEY NEED MOST— TIME! WHETHER YOU’RE A CEO OR A STAY-AT-HOME MOM, OUR JOB IS TO FREE UP YOUR SCHEDULE, ALLOWING YOU TO DO THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST.” —CAYLA BROOKS

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Florida Georgia Line

crazy—but it works for our busy lifestyle. Over time, we’ve had a mix

have a child and another on the way. Cayla has previous experience as

of personal assistant, house manager, property manager, house-

an exceptional, full-time nanny in New York City, as well as our assistant

keeper, nanny and chef. We want a healthy and happy work envi-

and house manager. She knows what it takes to do all of these jobs with

ronment for everyone, including us, so we can all be our best selves

high standards. She’s streamlined our hiring process and fine-tuned it

personally and professionally.

in a way that no one else has been able to. We trust her and know the candidates she brings us have gone through an appropriate screening.

Was it difficult to decide to let down your guard and

Without a doubt, she’s giving us the best people for the job!

allow others into your home to assist with private and personal matters—to trust?

How important is it to have a good team around you?

It can be hard for us to ask for help and admit that we need it, so

Having a strong team around us is vital, and it’s true when they

it was definitely difficult to let our guard down and allow others into

say, “It takes a village.” We really are able to be our best selves, do

our lives. It still can be at times, especially with our personalities. We

our jobs better, be present parenting, and enjoy our time at home to

actually love to do everything ourselves but just don’t always have

the fullest now that we have such a great team.

the time. When at home, Tyler and I want to be present and spend quality time with our family, so we’ve learned to communicate well

What considerations would you suggest to others who are

and delegate and focus more on the things we enjoy doing.

thinking about exploring household services for themselves?

You have Olivia and are expecting Luca in August. How is Brooks

needed and what you value most. Then decide if there’s a person or

Household Staffing transitioning and growing with you?

a service that can help make your life easier. Next, of course, we’d

We always think it’s best to find where you feel your time is most

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recommend contacting Brooks Household Staffing for a consult with Cayla to see how she can help make your life easier.

ANIMAL KINGDOM

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Peanut Butter + Oats INGREDIENTS + 1 cup old-fashioned oats + 1/2 cup flour + 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter + 1 egg

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 300 F.

+ IMPORTANT Be sure the peanut butter you use

does not contain xylitol—the artificial sweetener can be fatal to dogs.

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2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, flour, peanut butter and egg until combined.

3. Roll your dough out on a flat surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.

4. Cut out your dog’s favorite shapes with cookie cutters.

5. Place your treats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

Makes about 36 1-inch diameter treats.

GIVING BACK

Community Donations

Courtesy of PENCIL

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HOW YOU CAN HELP KIDS AND PETS IN OUR COMMUNITY

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

HELPING ANIMALS

THE SAFE COALITION IS A GROUP OF ANIMAL WELFARE AGENCIES WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP NASHVILLE’S PETS. The group grew out of the mayor’s Ad Hoc Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. The coalition’s mission is to build and sustain

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HABITAT FOR PAWS

Habitat for Paws is a nonprofit agency with volunteers who desire to improve the living conditions of dogs living on chains or tethers. Numerous risks to the community develop after a dog is chained or tethered more than 12 hours a day. HFP representatives say chained dogs often become aggressive toward people and other animals. Dogs living on the end of a chain or tethered also are at higher risks for attacks by other animals.

The mission of Habitat for Paws’ volunteers is to provide support to pet owners in breaking the cycle of suffering for chained dogs. Establishing long-term relationships with families owning chained dogs provides opportunities for HFP to educate and assist the pet owner in improving the quality of life for their dog by providing appropriate fencing—opening up a new living avenue for those dogs.

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Renae Hawkins, with HFP, says their main priority is to ensure targeted dogs are spayed

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materials needed for HFP’s positive enhancements to dogs’ lives.

Habitat for Paws P.O. Box 330945, Nashville HabitatfForPaws@gmail.com 615.828.1206

THE MISSION OF HABITAT FOR PAWS’ VOLUNTEERS IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PET OWNERS IN BREAKING THE CYCLE OF SUFFERING FOR CHAINED DOGS.

OTHER ANIMAL-RELATED NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO CONSIDER ASSISTING INCLUDE:

+ Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue ​ + Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue ​ + Pet Community Center + Noah’s Ark Society + Nashville PITTIE + Nashville Humane Association + Nashville Cat Rescue + Middle Tennessee German Shepherd Rescue + Metro Animal Care and Control

+ Hip Donelson Lost & Found + Foster Dogs Incorporated + F.L.U.F.F. + Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse and Cat Sanctuary + Dogingham Palace Rescue + Crossroads Campus + Compassion in Action of Tennessee + Bonaparte’s Retreat + Agape Animal Rescue CONTINUED > August 2019 | Green Hills Lifestyle

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Public Education Needs Community Involvement and Leadership is the premier organi-

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zation linking community resources to Metro Nashville Public Schools. Thanks to dedicated PENCIL partners, students work in state-of-the-art laboratories alongside teachers and industry professionals. Teachers design lesson plans that cross the traditional boundaries of

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education, such as linking data points in algebra with students’ agricultural science classes.

Dedicated volunteers regularly donate one lunch hour a week to help a child improve his or her reading comprehension. Businesses work to create an engaged and excited student pipeline interested in their industry through internships and job shadowing.

PENCIL needs new and lightly-used school and office supplies, such as pencils, calculators, dry erase markers, pencil top and block erasers, glue sticks and bottles, hand sanitizer, markers, pencil sharpeners and sanitizing wipes. For a full list of needed items or to sign up to volunteer, go to PencilForSchools.org.

Anyone interested also can sign up to support PENCIL through the Amazon Smile program.

Fun Fact: A single wooden pencil can write 45,000 words or draw a line that is 35 miles long. A pencil also can write underwater, upside down or in zero gravity.

It only takes 30 minutes to make a difference with literacy in Nashville.

“METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS SOME OF THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY PARTNERS IN AMERICA, AND WE CAN THANK PENCIL, WHO HAVE TRULY TAKEN ON THE CHARGE TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL SCHOOLS HAVE SUPPORT AND ARE WELLRESOURCED. THERE IS NEVER A TIME WHEN WE GO TO PENCIL AND ASK FOR HELP WITHOUT THEM PROVIDING REAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION IN NASHVILLE. FROM THE ADDED TUTORS AND MENTORS THEY BRING TO OUR SCHOOLS TO THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES THEY SHARE WITH OUR TEACHERS—THEY ALLOW US TO EXCEL.” —DR. SHAWN JOSEPH

YOUTH VILLAGES

group- or family-type board or card games, and new or gently-used luggage and duffel bags. Call 615.250.7266 to confirm. Tennessee residents can show their support for Youth Villages with a specialty license plate for cars registered in the state of Tennessee.

YV volunteers also can work at an event; adopt a campus cottage/ cabin; teach job and interview skills; recruit foster parents; coordinate donation drives; teach kids a talent; become a Birthday Hero or Holiday Hero; provide a personal service; and offer spiritual guidance or run/walk with youth at weekly practices or in community races. Check out YouthVillages.org.

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COMMUNITY KIDS

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION

Community Kids needs incentives for families and students in

Davidson County Foster Care Association needs diapers, toys, chil-

the form of gift cards. They also appreciate donations for school

dren’s clothes, car seats and bikes. Monitor DCFAssociation.org for

supplies, winter gloves and hats, backpacks and books. Call

updates. They also are available through the Kroger Community

615.587.6722 or email CommunityKidsTN@gmail.com.

Rewards and Amazon Smile programs.

BETHLEHEM CENTERS OF NASHVILLE

ST. LUKE’S COMMUNITY HOUSE

Bethlehem Centers of Nashville needs school supplies (crayons, glue,

St. Luke’s Community House needs nonperishable food,

markers, lined paper and pencils) and art supplies (paint/brushes, colored

hygiene products, household cleaning supplies, baby food/for-

pencils and construction paper). Personal items for donations include full-

mula and pet food/treats, baby laundry detergent, cleaning sup-

size toothbrushes; toothpaste; shampoos; conditioners; hairbrushes and

plies, construction paper, children’s toys and art supplies for its

combs; soaps; deodorants; body washes and lotions; paper goods for

preschool, detergent, cleaners, bleach, soap, toothbrush/tooth-

kitchen and baths; cleaning supplies; healthy snacks for children, youth

paste, deodorant, lotion, retail gift cards and activity books for its

and seniors and grocery store gift cards. Call 615.329.3386, extension

senior bingo prizes. Call 615.350.7893, see the group’s Amazon

230, or email SFleming@BethlehemCenters.org.

wishlist or visit StLCH.org.

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KIRSTIE KRAUS PERFORMANCE

SUMMER COCKTAIL CRAWL

NFL based upon their opponents’

Cheekwood Estates and Gardens

combined 2018 winning percentage

Nashville recording artist and song-

This fun walking tour takes guests

of 0.515 (131-124-1). The Titans fin-

writer Kirstie Kraus is said to have

through the gardens, tasting signature

ished 9-7 in 2018.

a voice of power, certain with passion

craft cocktails along the way. Cathead

and liveliness, capable of melding

Distillery is the beverage partner. A live

genres to make a sound of her own.

DJ provides music. Food Trucks include

She sings country to pop, and she

Gypsy Crepe, Grilled Cheeserie, Hattie

adds a little funk.

B’s and Bradley’s Creamery.

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at $39 each. The Titans’ 2019 schedule is the ninth most difficult in the

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Foam fighting is a large-scale medi-

BLUE DOTS IN THE HILLS HAPPY HOUR

NASHVILLE FLEA MARKET: A SIP OF SUMMER

week. Players gather and pick a

Nashville Speedway

minutes. They rest between battles

Head to Greenhouse Bar in Green

Somewhere between 800-1,200 deal-

for about 10 minutes and switch

Hills with your meal to buy a

ers and vendors from 30 states offer

weapons. Special battles may be

drink with others just wanting to

their wares among an average of 2,000

called for training or achieving chal-

relax 6-7:30 p.m.

booths. Items sold at the flea market

lenges. See more details online at

represent a large number of categories

Facebook.com/Groups/Durdemarion.

The Greenhouse Bar

eval and fantasy weapon sport. A total of 30-50 fighters attend each battle type and fight for about 30

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such as antique furniture, dishware,

CARRIAGE HOUSE CONVERSATIONS: MARY ELLEN PETHEL

items, jewelry, perfume, leather goods,

knick-knacks, specialty foods, boutique clothing, carpets, health/beauty paper goods and yard art.

Belle Meade Plantation

Everyday stories are the threads that make the fabric of history. This event takes place inside the historic Carriage House with local authors,

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31 DIY BEST COFFEE WATER AT HOME CLASS CREMA Coffee Roasters

Coffee is 98% water. CREMA staff-

SONGWRITERS UNDER THE STARS

ers believe that chances are most people don't have the correct water

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens

for the optimal brew at home. This

ans. Mary Ellen Pethel is an author,

This event is an evening of song and

class gets into how to get that best

educator, archivist and historian who

symphony on Cheekwood’s Swan

brew water. Learn all about how

is on-staff at Belmont University.

Lawn,

water quality affects coffee and

community

leaders and

histori-

featuring

the

critically

acclaimed show Music City Hit-

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Makers and backed by the Music

READING PAWS

and Restaurant, Daddy's

Green Hills Public Library

make a solution to take home.

City Symphony. Food trucks to be on-site include Pucketts Grocery Dogs

and The Tennessee Cobbler Co.

Young children can visit the story room to cuddle up with a canine friend who will listen while they practice improving their reading skills.

Take your own books or choose some from the library. Registration is required; call 615.862.5863 to reserve a spot.

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25 TENNESSEE TITANS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

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