Sophisticated Living Nashville July/August 2023

The C. Wright Pinson Hospital Hospitality House hosted its 11th annual fundraiser, “Rock the House” at City Winery. Live music from Dallas Remington and the ever-popular Soul Incision helped raise funds for maintaining PHHH’s facility to provide families in need of overnight housing and support services while family members are hospitalized in the Nashville area. (April 28)

TIFFANY CIRCLE SPRING GATHERING

Karen Moore and Rowena Cuffe hosted the Red Cross’ Tiffany Circle members for cocktails and dinner at the Cuffe’s Brentwood home. Guests gathered to hear from Dr. Michael Jordan, VP Service to the Armed Forces and International Services for the American Red Cross. (May 3)

IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE

The weather certainly cooperated for an exciting day at the races benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Record crowds of over 25,000 had an enjoyable day of racing and fashion, all for a great cause. (May 13)

HERMITAGE SPRING OUTING

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage hosted Luncheon on the Lawn where guests welcomed glorious weather in their spring finery and listened to Keynote Speaker Jonathan Pliska, landscape historian and author of A Garden for the President: A History of the White House Grounds. (May 17)

BOOTS & BUBBLES

Nashville Dolphins held their 10th annual Boots & Bubbles Clay Classic and Crawfish Boil at the Nashville Gun Club presented by the Tennessee Titans. After the shooting portion of the day, guests enjoyed an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil provided by Louisiana Seafood Company. O.H. Ingram River Aged Whiskey hosted a whiskey tasting, and The Carolyn Smith Foundation awarded a matching grant of up to $25,000. All proceeds from this event benefit the 300+ special needs individuals the organization serves here in Middle Tennessee. (May 5)

SWAN BALL AUCTION ’ PARTY

The Swan Ball Auction Party was held at Belle Meade Country Club with silent and live auction of 23 domestic trips, 19 international trips, 21 unique experiences and 21 fabulous treasures. Delicious bites and summer cocktails were enjoyed both indoors and outdoors on a beautiful spring evening raising funds for Cheekwood. (May 17)

NASHVILLE DESIGN COLLECTIVE

The Nashville Design Collective Design Awards presented by Bentley and published by Traditional Home was held to recognize industry leaders at the inaugural event held at their trendy WeHo complex, which touts twelve leading designer showrooms. Upon arrival, guests were transported in luxury Bentley SUVs to the party entrance in style. Roy Marcus, Brand Ambassador for Artistic Tile held red carpet interviews at the entrance. (May 18)

Michael Kors visited Nashville to cohost an intimate dinner at Adele’s alongside Nordstrom’s Rickie De Sole in celebration of the launch of Michael Kors Collection at Nordstrom. Many of Nashville’s most fashionable posed for pictures in Kors’ fashions and enjoyed an intimate dinner at Adele’s. (May 31) Michael Kors at Adele’s 1) Hannah Brown 2) Karen Elson 3) Taylor Hill 4) Kimberly Perry 5) Rickie De Sole 6) Michael Kors 7) Justin Anderson, Brandi Cyrus, Kristin Cavallari Swan Ball Jewelry Preview 1) Swan Ball Jeweler Verdura Belperron’s Jim Haag 2) Susan and Bob Falk 3) Jewelry Chairs Mamie Murphy and Graham Meadors 4) David and Swan Ball Chair Elizabeth Dingess 5) Jewelry Party Host Julie Stadler

MICHAEL KORS AT ADELE’S

Michael Kors visited Nashville to cohost an intimate dinner at Adele’s alongside Nordstrom’s Rickie De Sole in celebration of the launch of Michael Kors Collection at Nordstrom. Many of Nashville’s most fashionable posed for pictures in Kors’ fashions and enjoyed an intimate dinner at Adele’s. (May 31) Michael Kors at Adele’s 1) Hannah Brown 2) Karen Elson 3) Taylor Hill 4) Kimberly Perry 5) Rickie De Sole 6) Michael Kors 7) Justin Anderson, Brandi Cyrus, Kristin Cavallari Swan Ball Jewelry Preview 1) Swan Ball Jeweler Verdura Belperron’s Jim Haag 2) Susan and Bob Falk 3) Jewelry Chairs Mamie Murphy and Graham Meadors 4) David and Swan Ball Chair Elizabeth Dingess 5) Jewelry Party Host Julie Stadler