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Best Neighborhoods: East Nashville

One of the city’s final frontiers for truly affordable, single family homes.

Posted on May 18, 2013 What was once considered a rough part of town has very quickly turned into a hot market. First and foremost, it’s one of the city’s final frontiers for truly affordable, single family homes. The area is actually made up of several small mini-hoods like East End, Lockeland Springs, and Historic Edgefield, which might only be a few blocks long and wide. (Within those, realtors can pinp...

Great Local Dog Trainers

“Come,” “fetch,” and “stay” don’t happen overnight!

Posted on May 17, 2013 Your dog is capable of greatness but must achieve it first. Dog trainers can help in establishing discipline and routine to help your pooch become a top dog. Here are few great pet training groups we recommend: Club Canine of Nashville 14310 Lebanon Road, Old Hickory (615) 754-9740 Dogs and Kat 2815 Bransford Avenue (615) 712-6083 Greymont Kennel and Training Academy 7122 Loblolly Pine...

Food Fight: New Restaurant Challenge

We're letting you decide which restaurant will receive the Best New Restaurant in Nashville award.

Posted on May 17, 2013 Thanks for voting for the Best New Restaurant in Nashville. We put together a draw of the newest restaurants in the city and your tastebuds sent the winning conestant onto the next round and onto the final. Congratulations to Mason's (located in the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel) for taking the title in this 6 week Food Fight! We trust you'll get out there and try all these new spots to see which...

What to do this Weekend

Fine art, Franklin Rodeo and a splash of style for your weekend: May 17-19 in the Nashville area.

Posted on May 16, 2013 Bennett Galleries Opening Reception — Friday, May 17, 2013 Get your creative gears going with a mid-month trip to opening reception at Bennett Gallery. Music, drinks, hors d'oeuvres and fine art featuring painters, Dean Fisher and Silvius Krecu. (2104 Crestmoor Road). nashvillelifestyles.com/events Señoritas y Toros — Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m.; Sunday, May 19 at...

American Songwriter Contest Winner Elise Davis

Little Rock native, Elise Davis hits Nashville with her latest EP, Big Ol' Dreams.

Posted on May 16, 2013 Where most artists wear their heart on their sleeve, Elise Davis wears hers in her emotionally-packed voice. The Little Rock native is making waves in Nashville's music scene after winning American Songwriter's "The Pub Contest" — a hefty publishing deal with HoriPro Entertainment — which was judged by artists like Holly Williams and Hunter Hayes earlier this mon...

Best Neighborhoods: West End

Multi-million dollar mansions and pricey modern condominiums share amenities with renovated historic homes.

Posted on May 15, 2013 In terms of sheer variety, the real estate in this area is probably the most diverse on our list. Multi-million dollar mansions and pricey modern condominiums share amenities with renovated historic homes—and each nook has its own character and neighborhood association. Real estate here remains steep, but for good reason: Owners get gorgeous churches, top-rated private schools, Elmington a...

The story of Taigan.com

Brentwood-based online retailer Taigan.com is culling luxury goods—from Nashville and beyond—for its exclusive clientele.

Posted on May 13, 2013 Sitting in her Brentwood office, Elizabeth Nichols pauses for a moment, sets aside her laptop, and pulls forward a large ivory letterpress box. It’s lined in red linen, trimmed with a rich brown satin. Lifting the lid, she takes out a handful of heavy story cards, which tell the tale of a fledgling idea in graceful cursive. Before she had this office, back when she transported the box to mee...

The New Miami

Art, design, and dining are heating up in Magic City.

Posted on May 12, 2013 Today’s Miami is vibrant and thriving, one that is embracing art and design in new and fresh ways. This spring, Elle Décor named Miami one of the best in the nation to view fabulous design trends and to find cutting edge restaurant and retail trends. I learned about all of this myself during a trip last fall that changed all of my perceptions about Miami. I experienced parts of the ci...

Entertaining Tips from Hugh Howser

Party planner and entertaining guru Hugh Howser shares the essentials he counts on when hosting an intimate gathering for close friends.

Posted on May 10, 2013 Hugh Howser's Entertaining Essentials • Use a professional florist to create your look. For this party, I used Mike Whitler and Mark Weber from Branches Florists (615) 429-2447. They can always execute my vision, and their creations can add a special touch to any environment. • Find a fantastic caterer—especially one who understands tablescapes. I put my trust in Jan Swe...