Green Hills, TN October 2019

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2019 PUBLISHER

Susie Garner | susie.garner@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Julie Brown Patton | julie.patton@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Food, Glorious Food

Julie Brown Patton CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Dana Troglen/The Mini Maverick

HELLO! I am incredibly excited about taking the role as the new publisher of Green Hills Lifestyle.

As a Nashville native and neighbor, I hope to bring to you a vibrant, hyper-local publication that showcases some of the best and unique things about our community.

We've made just a couple changes. We'll be including many more areas of Belle Meade now. Our coverage will focus primarily on Belle Meade and Green Hills since that's where we all hang (and the magazine is distributed). Welcome to all of our new 205 families.

Our first issue is all about food and drink. We welcome a new pizza joint and preview the reinvention of Curt Cole's old Firefly Grille space. Be sure and check out the cocktail created exclusively for our Green Hills/Belle Meade Lifestyle family. It's delicious.

Food is not only nourishing (and appetizing) but it brings people together—whether it's a special anniversary dinner, a much-needed "pie-down" with coworkers, a friend's monthly gathering of women or even a casual weeknight meal with family.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

I LOVE Top Chef. If you like it or other food competition shows, be sure and read

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

"Worth the Trip." It really is worth it! The chef and her food that we highlighted is

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

stunning among the other attractions noted. (My Mom made quilts, and I love old,

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

hand-sewn ones!)

I would really like hearing from you, our reader. I know you have a treasure trove of ideas that others would like to read about. Please reach out and tell me about some

EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

things we could develop into articles for everyone to enjoy.

It's my privilege to bring to you the Green Hills/Belle Meade Lifestyle issue of Food 2019.

Please enjoy!

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ON THE COVER A pizza contest

Susie Garner, Publisher

Proverbs 3:5-6

Brixx-by-Brixx

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2019

FEATURES 12 Local Lolly Cakes Heavenly Bites Baked with Love

22 Worth the Trip Traditional Southern Flavors with Modern Twists Await in Paducah

26 Cole’s New Restaurant Serves Carryout, Casseroles and Comfort

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28 House Beautiful Belle Meade-Style National Team Creates Innovative, Healthy Home Model in Belle Meade

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Hops & Vine

26 Locally Owned 28 Open House 34 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES

Food Trucks Sandwich Green Hills The inaugural Green Hills Food Truck Festival, with about 20 members of the Nashville Food Truck Association, recently was hosted at Woodmont Baptist Church, 2100 Woodmont Blvd. #1415. Attendees got to have fun with inflatables, music, games and giveaways in addition to great food options. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF WOODMONT BAPTIST CHURCH

Tomato Art Festival Still Draws Thousands of Red Fans A local community builder, the 16th annual Tomato Art Fest, keeps drawing larger crowds, with an estimated 60,000 in attendance at this year's gathering to celebrate this beloved fruit/vegetable and enjoy the day’s festivities. The festival and official kick-off events are free to attend and wide open to the public! PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KRISTYN CORDER/TOMATO ART FESTIVAL

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AROUND TOWN

NASHVILLE EXOTIC PET EXPO OCT. 5–6 The Nashville Exotic Pet Expo slated for Oct. 5

FEMALE FIDDLER MAKES CMA HISTORY Although

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and 6 at the Nashville fairgrounds will be hosted

Fleenor was enthralled to be nominated for

in new buildings, and reportedly in the largest

CMA Awards Musician of the Year, she gained

overall space to date, with 85,000-plus square

even more attention from being the first woman

feet of venue space. Organized by the Nashville

ever nominated for that category. She's best

Exotic Pet Club, members say the 2019 spring

known for playing fiddle in Blake Shelton's

expo attracted more than 10,000 attendees.

band, but she's also recorded with Jon Pardi,

Attendees can buy a new exotic pet, adopt an

Rascal Flatts, Trisha Yearwood and Steven

exotic pet, get pet supplies or feed, or just learn

Tyler. Other nominees in Jenee's CMA category

about exotic pets and their care. There also will

are Paul Franklin, Mac McAnally, Ilya Toshinsky

be a variety of educational Critter Talks start-

and Derek Wells. The CMA Awards will air live

ing every 30 minutes throughout both days on

from Nashville on Nov. 13, with hosts Carrie

almost every type of exotic pet.

Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton.

Attendees also are welcome to bring their exotic own pets—but no dogs or domestic cats—with them to the expo if the pets are healthy, safe and comfortable around crowds. For more scheduling details, visit NashvilleExoticPet.com.

COCO'S MEALS AT THE MALL Chuck Cinelli, owner of Coco’s restaurant, recently expanded by opening a kiosk restaurant in the Mall at Green Hills. Menu items at the mall

NASHVILLE COOKBOOK AUTHOR MAKES MASON JARS MARVELOUS

include pizza, Italian dishes, kid-friendly noodles, salads, dessert, drinks, sandwiches and to-go pastries. Other future plans include two kiosks in the

Nashville author Lonnette (Lonnie) Sisler has

food hall across from Bridgestone Arena. Coco's

been cooking and baking since she was 7 years

cooks indicate they use authentic, imported ingre-

old and is an award-winning pie maker and cake

dients from Italy. The Coco's staff offers "Pie n Pint"

decorator. She says she continues to hone her

nights each Tuesday, starting at 5 p.m., at their

craft and add to her repertoire of Mason jar treats.

5406 Harding Pike location in Belle Meade.

Her series of The Mason Jar three cookbooks provide recipes ranging from cookies, cakes, breads, beverages, soups, brownies, pancakes, scones,

LUXURY JEWELRY STORE DIAMOND CELLAR TO OPEN IN GREEN HILLS

coffees and teas. Pages also are devoted to direc-

Diamond Cellar is opening a luxury jewelry

tions for creating each jarred mix. Her cookbooks

store at 3805 Green Hills Village Drive in Green

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Hills by the end of 2019, carrying noteworthy fashion brands, including Rolex, Cartier, CHANEL, Hermès and Roberto Coin.

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NEW SANTO RESTAURANT: SOME SAY SAINTLY FOOD As a new, upscale restaurant at 3998 Hillsboro Pike, Santo puts a modern spin on Mediterranean cuisine. They offer lunch, dinner and a late bar.

The menu includes panisse, ricotta gnudi, shredded kale salad, halibut, Moroccan chicken, as well as mussels and frites. Reservations can be made online at SantoNashville.com.

DONUT DEN DASHES It's time to grab seasonal pumpkin muffins and doughnuts at Fox’s Donut Den, 3900 Hillsboro Pike. Owner Norman Fox says of course their ever-popular apple fritters will be available, too.

The Den is open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, giving additional, convenient times to satisfy those autumn cravings.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

4401 Harding Pike 615.942.6021 CakePopHeavenTN.com

Robin Tickle Stromatt with her granddaughter, Harper.

LOCAL LOLLY CAKES HEAVENLY BITES BAKED WITH LOVE ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CAKEPOP HEAVEN THE SCENT OF CAKES JUST OUT OF THE OVEN AND FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE GREETS GUESTS UPON ENTERING THE UNASSUMING BUILDING THAT IS HOME TO CAKEPOP HEAVEN. Bright blues, pastel pinks, eye-catching yellows and the cutest icing/topping designs fill the glass display cases.

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“Life is short, make it sweet” became the business motto of Nashville native Robin Tickle Stromatt when she opened Cakepop Heaven, a cozy local bakery and coffee shop, last August in Belle Meade.

“I’ve always been a baker and loved to cook,” says the former full-time legal assistant. “People asked me to make them this and that, and one of the most popular items was the cake pops I made. At the same time, I realized cake pops were becoming the new go-to cupcake. More people kept telling me I should open my own bakery.”

Then, Robin says God dropped an opportunity in her lap when a mutual friend told her husband, Mark, that he’d like to be a partner in a bakery, should she decide to ever open one.

“I didn’t want any regrets in life, so I stepped out in faith, quit my job, and we opened the bakery. Now I’m living my dream,” Robin says.

Cakepop Heaven team members specialize in cake pops, pie pops, muffins, cookies and custom cakes. Their desserts are purchased for many types of occasions, including weddings, birthdays, showers, anniversaries, graduations, corporate functions, school events, family reunions, baby gender reveals or other special celebrations.

Each cake pop is hand-rolled, dipped in decadent Ghiradelli chocolate and decorated with swirls, sprinkles or custom toppings, then hand-wrapped and tied with ribbon. The snack on a stick is available in varieties, such as Peanut Butter Passion, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Red Velvet Delight, Carrot Cake Craze, Oreo Cheesecake, Lemon Lovers, Vanilla Ice, Strawberry Swirl, Triple Chocolate and a Gluten-Free Chocolate. Their cake pops can be customized and shaped to match event themes, with stand-up or flat bottoms, and presented from inside special containers.

The pie pops come in apple, peach and cherry. A popular muffin there is blueberry streusel, and Robin says she’s likely to bring back last season’s popular pumpkin spice flavor muffin with cinnamon chips and a cinnamon glaze. The shop sells gourmet cookies such as white chocolate chip cranberry. Current special treats spotlight Harper’s Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sammich or Gigi’s Nanner Puddin’.

“We love helping your vision become a long-lasting memory,” explains Robin, who led by example when she named her most popular special treat after her granddaughter, Harper.

It helps to be creative when approaching cake pops.

“Anyone can make a cupcake, but not everyone can make a cake pop,” she says.

Cakepop Heaven also serves coffee from local roaster Stay Golden, along with espresso, lattes, hot chocolate, iced tea or iced coffee, soda, milk and water.

Robin says she may have underestimated the emotional benefits of seeing the joy customers get from the bakery products and unique gifts created.

“People are so happy, it’s literally like they’re getting a little piece of heaven. It’s an escape for people from everyday life, and these items bring such smiles to faces.”

“We’re not just a pickup bakery,” she reminds. “We’re a cozy place to sit, unwind and recharge. We also have an outside patio.”

A bonus is that Robin introduced a customer rewards program in observa-

“THE SCENT OF BAKERY OR SPECIAL TREAT IS ALL WE NEED TO ROUSE OUR MEMORY OF A SPECIAL MOMENT IN OUR LIVES. WHY NOT RELIVE THESE MEMORIES DAILY WITH A SMALL PIECE OF HEAVEN? OR BETTER YET, WHY NOT MAKE MEMORIES FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL IN YOUR LIFE THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME?”

tion of her shop’s first business anniversary during August. With the upcoming

–ROBIN TICKLE STROMATT,

holidays through the end of the year, she reminds to place bakery orders early.

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HOPS & VINE

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF AMERICANO COFFEE LOUNGE

A SAVORY SIP A MASH-UP OF 1930S NEW YORK AND NORTHERN EUROPE, AMERICANO LOUNGE SERVES CRAFT COFFEE AND CRAFT COCKTAILS BUILT ON AN OBSESSION FOR QUALITY. Cody Pellerin, a former touring musician turned financial advisor, founded the lounge after spending 345 days a year on the road for a decade-plus.

His travels allowed him to visit coffee shops and bars in cities of the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Mexico. His personal search for top-quality coffee and cocktails culminated with the launch of Americano Lounge.

Cody was kind enough to create a new and unique cocktail especially for Green Hills Lifestyle, with a fun play on the magazine's distribution of exclusively Green Hills and Belle Meade. He happily will make it for you there as well!

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INGREDIENTS + 1 1/2 ounces Belle Meade Bourbon + 1/2 ounce Green Chartreuse + 1/2 ounce Plantation OFTD + 1/2 ounce Creme de Violette + 1/2 ounce lemon juice + 1/4 ounce cane syrup + 1 egg white

METHOD 1. Combine first six ingredients in large side of cocktail shaker.

2. Fill small side of shaker to top with ice.

3. Shake until cocktail shaker is frosted (15-20 seconds).

4. Pour liquid into small side of shaker; strain out ice.

5. Crack egg, using only white; pour in large side of shaker.

6. Pour liquid from small side of shaker into large side of shaker. Seal. Vigorously shake for 30 seconds.

7. Pour and strain into coupe glass.

8. Using a dropper, drop 5-7 drops of bitters on drink top.

Enjoy!

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Pizza Picking ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY DANA TROGLEN

THERE’S A PIZZA PLACE IN TOWN WHERE YOUNG DINERS CAN TRACE AN OUTLINE AROUND ONE HAND ON A PIECE OF PAPER WHILE TRYING TO HOLD A PIECE OF DELICIOUS CHEESY PIE IN THE OTHER. It’s a perfect place to sit on the patio during autumn, catching a slight breeze, while basking in a crisp, clean fall football-type of day or evening. Pizza is an obsession many people share.

In the case of Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, now operating partner Eric Horsley had the idea that the love of great pizza with good beer was universal.

He shared that concept with then-future Managing Partners Jeff Van Dyke and Barbara BodfordMorgan. Together, the three conceived a restaurant approach that applied fine dining techniques and quality to casual, everyday food.

So, their goal was to keep the restaurant simple and fun, but with splashes of unique style and cooking with fire. Thus, Brixx Pizza was born. They also bake focaccia bread each day for their sandwiches.

The Brixx crew in Green Hills said they embrace how inventive customers can be with pizza, appealing to a wide range of palates and dietary needs.

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In fact, they offer vegan and vegetarian options, wholewheat crust and gluten-free menu items.

By also offering local and national craft beers and microbrews with a great wine selection, Brixx provides a fresh alternative to “pizza and beer.”

The first Brixx Wood Fired Pizza opened in 1998, and they’ve been operating as caring community spots since. They give back by sponsoring local and national charities or raise money for schools, churches or clubs through the Brixx Buxx program.

Though Brixx offers something for everyone on their menu, Green Hills Lifestyle thought it’d be fun to have a few local secret judges to taste a few house favorites sideby-side for comparison in an attempt to answer the question of which one is a fall favorite. So, Green Hills Lifestyle recently pitted pizza against pizza at Brixx Green Hills, with the hope of choosing one as a winning combination and flavor. Among the contenders were:

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PIZZA PICKING

(CON TI N U ED)

the JUDGES

the FOOD BBQ CHICKEN /

MEXICAN /

Oven-roasted chicken with barbecue sauce, smoked gouda,

Black bean spread base with mozzarella and cheddar, oven-

mozzarella and red onion topped with fresh cilantro

roasted chicken, Roma tomatoes and sliced fresh jalapeños topped with sour cream

HAWAIIAN / Fresh pineapple, prosciutto and mozzarella on an olive oil base

RUSTICA /

and topped with fresh cilantro

Prosciutto, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and roasted garlic on an olive oil base

SWEET THAI CHICKEN /

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Oven-roasted chicken tossed in sweet chili sauce, with goat

SPICY SHRIMP /

cheese, mozzarella, roasted red peppers and pistachios driz-

Spicy shrimp on a sriracha base with sun-dried tomatoes,

zled with Thai peanut satay sauce

roasted red peppers, mozzarella, goat cheese and fresh basil

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CHICKEN FLORENTINE /

MARGHERITA /

Oven-roasted chicken, crumbled bacon, Roma tomatoes, spin-

Fresh, house-made mozzarella, Roma tomatoes and fresh

ach, feta and mozzarella on an olive oil base

basil on an olive oil base

SAUSAGE & SPICY HONEY / Signature spicy sausage crumbled over a four-cheese blend and our house recipe tomato sauce baked, then drizzled with sriracha-infused honey PEAR & GORGONZOLA / Sliced pears, mozzarella, gorgonzola, walnuts and caramelized onions on an olive oil base

and the WINNER IS...

Rustica!

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Paducah, Kentucky IS RICH WITH AGRICULTURAL HISTORY, MAKING IT A GREAT PLACE TO GO FOR DEPENDABLY TASTY FOOD OPTIONS.

Once such Paducah-based eatery, the freight house, is led by chef/proprietor Sara Bradley, who was runner-up on season 16 of Bravo’s competitive cooking television show Top Chef. She opened the doors to freight house in 2015 under the ethos “Food is more than just eating.” She and her team put forth food that has a story—many stories, in fact.

Sara was born and raised in western Kentucky, so it’s no wonder she remains loyal to local farmers and producers and why she believes foods are meant to be in enjoyed in-season. Her rotating menu is crafted from highly seasonal, local ingredients, all sourced within a day’s drive of the restaurant.

A trip to the freight house makes a nice, pleasant two-hour jaunt, making it a gorgeous getaway.

FreightHouseFood.com Paducah also is gaining acclaim as a destination for those who crave rich, authentic cultural experiences. It’s home to a National Quilt Museum with various exhibitions and innovative events. Art lovers can enjoy the Yeiser Art Center, Maiden Alley Cinema and Gallery, Market House Theatre, Clemens Fine Art Center and the Carson Center.

History enthusiasts like the fact that Paducah’s significant American heritage can be traced to the city’s strategic location at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers and that the city was founded in 1827 by William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame. There’s also ample shopping. The captivating natural landscape of the Four Rivers Region makes Paducah a prime setting for a variety of active pursuits. Nearby, Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley and Land Between the Lakes offer more than 3,000 miles of shoreline, birding, hiking, wildlife viewing and outdoor adventures.

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NEW RESTAURANT SERVES CARRYOUT, CASSEROLES AND COMFORT ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY DANA TROGLEN

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EXPERIENCED RESTAURATEUR AND NASHVILLE NATIVE CURT COLE IS KNOWN FOR CREATING SOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST, FUNKIEST LITTLE NEIGHBORHOOD JOINTS FOR FIRST-RATE FOODS. And he's at it again. Reopening in September as the new Cole's restaurant in the former Firefly Grille location at 2201 Bandywood Drive gives Curt joy he wishes to share.

Straightforward Southern cooking with a twist is Curt's new mantra and everyday meal promise.

He's used to catering to locals, which is still his goal.

Packed with a lighter fare that easily fits into a casual ambiance, Cole's serves lunch and dinner six days a week. They're closed on Sundays for regrouping.

"We're keeping it clean and simple, but we brought back some of the former favorites, such as our cheddar mac and cheese and our array of desserts," says the restaurateur, whose former food ventures included Midtown Café and Music City Roadhouse in Georgetown, D.C. Curt says he's proud of the new refrigerated section of the restaurant, which allows diners to grab and go with their food choices whenever they'd like.

He adds that he offers a core menu, plus lunch and dinner specials.

Casseroles—plenty of comforting casseroles—are definitely a new emphasis for Curt. He says they also will focus on seafood, chicken and dumplings or chicken pot pie, and rotisserie-prepared duck, chicken, pork and lamb.

Regarding Curt's favorite, he confirms he embraces and enjoys the whole menu.

"If I wasn't excited about eating something, I wouldn't have the dish on the menu," he says. "We'll have solid options for pescatarians, vegans and carnivores alike."

The new decor of the restaurant, both exterior and interior, also is simple and straightforward, with a clean, crisp and newly streamlined dining area.

Many of the new decorations are black and white, with a less adorned look than Curt's regulars for Firefly Grille were accustomed to previously after it opened in the spring of 2001. He says more space was devoted to the new bar.

"It's all about comfort, simplicity and authentic enjoyment of food, the best beverages and great company," Curt says.

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ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CASTLE HOMES

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NATIONAL TEAM CREATES INNOVATIVE, HEALTHY HOME MODEL IN BELLE MEADE

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL’S NEW 2019 “WHOLE HOME CONCEPT HOUSE” CREATED IN BELLE MEADE WILL BE OPEN FOR TOURS DAILY OCT. 18 THROUGH NOV. 3. It’s the first time this particular set of experts has created a home in the Nashville region.

Tickets for the tours will be available via CastleHomes.com.

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The beautiful English Arts and Crafts-style home was constructed to promote happier, healthier and smarter living. It was built by Castle Homes in partnership with 16 designers from across the

these designers was chosen because they believe in the power of homes to set the tone for people’s daily lives.

Proceeds from the house tours benefit the Nashville Symphony.

United States: Amy Berry, Barclay Butera, Joy Huber and Rachel

The more than 6,000-square-foot home is said to illustrate joyful

Haag of Castle Homes, Chenault James, Dani Arps, Tavia Forbes and

concepts through layout, product and inspiration, providing action-

Monet Masters of Forbes+Masters, Kristine Paige Kamenstein of

able ideas that visitors can implement in their own homes.

Jackson Paige Interiors, Matthew Quinn and Richard Anuszkiewicz

Castle Homes launched the Nashville Symphony Show House in

of Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio, Lauren Moore, Evan

2015, a contemporary folk-style home. The team previously earned

Millard, Betsy Trabue of Modern Remains and Vern Yip. Each of

the coveted 2012 Southern Living Custom Builder of the Year for

Front entry to new House Beautiful in Belle Meade

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exceptional home building. Using attention to detail, green building and proven craftsmanship, the Castle Home staff includes construction-degreed project managers and experienced interior design staff who create a spectrum of homes throughout the Middle Tennessee area.

Castle Homes Founder Alan Looney says it’s a natural, valued partnership to be chosen to work with the House Beautiful program.

As certified green professionals, the Castle team ensures each home with which they’re involved earns third-party certification for Energy Star, National Association of Home Builders “NAHB Green” and/or Leadership in Energy Environmental Design (LEED) and is in cooperation with the standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council.

The Castle Homes team (from left to right): Rachel Haag; Brett Wright; Joy Huber; Heather Looney; Alan Looney, founder/president of Castle Home

Additionally, Castle Homes is known for heirloom-quality craftsmanship with a guaranteed price and proven customer satisfaction in the last 20 years throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Alan says the Castle Homes’ management of the custom building process ensures clients an agreed-upon price before construction begins. By deploying industry-leading standards, Castle Homes takes that process to new levels that reflect clients’ needs and style of life.

Alan says the ambitious Castle team produces one-of-a-kind, custom homes with attentive client service along with award-winning craftsmanship, a trait that leaves customers saying that building their own personal castle is “a surprisingly enjoyable experience while respecting the budget.”

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

7

11–13, 18–20, 24–27

stroll, costume contest and popsi-

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

BOO AT THE ZOO

contest

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Most Creative and Best Owner/

Microsoft Store - Mall at Green Hills

Don costumes and join 10 nights (Oct.

Dog Combo. The parade is included

This free, two-hour introductory

11–13, 18–20, 24–27) of Halloween fun

with general admission and free for

coding workshop engages students

with special animals and fall festive

Cheekwood members. Reservations

who are 8 years or older. Participants

fun: carnival games, bounce houses,

for either morning or afternoon arriv-

will meet a local Hispanic/Latinx

dance parties, a corn pit, Howl-O-Ween

als are recommended.

professional who works in technol-

Hayride, science/magic shows, photo

ogy and find out that a successful

ops with costumed characters, the

career in technology is within their

Frightful Farm or Haunted Barn. Tickets:

reach. They also will receive a

Adults and teens $19; children ages 2–12

hands-on introduction to coding,

are $14; members save $2 per ticket.

creating their own project.

10–13 40TH ANNUAL NASHVILLE OKTOBERFEST

for pups. Categories for the costume include

Judge’s

Favorite,

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Bridgestone Arena

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This is a stop of British legendary

THE ONE AND ONLY BILL DAVIS

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8, 2018.

musician

Elton

John's

"Farewell

Yellow Brick Tour." The tour began in

Belle Meade Plantation Winery

The local concert is one of more than

Bill Davis is a songwriter, performer,

300 concerts worldwide.

Germantown

concept artist and founder of Very

As a Nashville tradition since 1980,

Entertaining Records. Bill has shared

this beer-plus festival spans Oct.

billing with Cracker, Freedy Johnston,

10-13 to celebrate the traditions of

George Marinelli, Mike Evin, Hog Slop

the Oktoberfest in the heart of Music

String Band, Charles Butler & Associates,

City. It spans 10 city blocks, and more

Jeff Blaney, The Danberrys, Monroeville,

than a quarter of a million people usu-

Christabel and the Jons, Jo'shua Odine,

Indie

ally attend the Nashville Oktoberfest.

Grizzly Bear, Brett Rosenberg, Farmer

will sign their new memoir, High

Admission is free. Go online to

and Adele, The Smoking Flowers, Renee

School. Each ticket admits one per-

TheNashvilleOktoberfest.com for

Wahl and Allen Thompson.

son and comes with a signed copy

11 FALL FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL & CORN MAZE

duo

Tegan

&

Sara

Alberta, who grew up at the height of

Lipscomb University

the revelatory coming-of-age story of these identical twins from Calgary, grunge before becoming musicians.

The GMA Dove Awards is gospel turing top artists from the many dif-

Patches in the U.S." by the Travel

ferent genres of gospel and Christian

Channel. Many people make this trip

music. The event will be held at Allen

an annual tradition to explore the corn

Arena. Ticket prices range from $39 to

maze, pick pumpkins and to bite into

$200 each; call 615.966.7075.

30 CELEBRATION NASHVILLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL Centennial Park

Be a part of one of Tennessee's big-

juicy caramel apples. The average

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pop

50TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS music's biggest night of the year, fea-

is not a rain-or-shine facility.

Parnassus Books

tunity with Tegan & Sara. The book is

Featured as "Top 15 Best Pumpkin

minutes. Note that Lucky Ladd Farms

BOOK SIGNING WITH TEGAN & SARA

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time to complete the corn maze is 30

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of High School, plus a photo oppor-

tickets and schedules.

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cle-eating contest for a cool treat

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gest day of global music, dance, ethnic

HALLOWEEN POOCH PARADE

by Metro Parks and Scarritt‑Bennett

foods, a marketplace and children's activities in Centennial Park. Presented

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Center, this popular free event brings

Costumed canines and owners can

the 40-plus cultures of the local area

parade around the gardens for a fun

together for one extraordinary day.

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Chris Koch is a real estate licensee affiliated with Compass RE, a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside of the realm of real estate brokerage. To reach the Compass RE office, call 615-475-5616.