A View From The Top
A developer and designer dream team conceptualize what’s next in downtown living – then create it By Hollie Deese Photography by Michael Robinson No one could ever accuse developer Tony Giarratana of thinking too small. In his last 30 years of building and renovation in downtown Nashville’s central business district, he has continued to push new ideas and make
Nashville, Take Note
Katy Shah and India Mayer make moves to influence the influencers during a pandemic By Hollie Deese Photography by William DeShazer In the midst of Nashville’s exploding growth and rise as a national “It” city, Katy Shah and India Mayer had a great idea. Build a community around the area’s social media influencers by providing them a space to
Small and Sustainable
Couple complete Cheatham County renovation just in time to hunker down By Hollie Deese Interior photography by Paige Rumore Portrait photography by Michelle Morrow Designer Anna Caro with MOTIV Interiors has a commitment to sustainable design, so when she and her husband, Zack, bought a 950-square-foot house in Ashland City, she knew that together they could build the home
Nashville Renovator Publishes Strategic Planning Book
By Hollie Deese Nashville native Abbe Quarles has been involved in buying, renovating, and selling homes in the Nashville area for more than 20 years, and over that time she has learned a thing or two over the course of nearly 100 projects. “Growing up I never thought I would find myself in construction, but once the bug bit,
New Thompson’s Station Neighborhood Announced
The Mill at Bond Springs offers Acre Plus Home Sites Rendering by Binkley Designed A new Williamson County neighborhood in Thompson’s Station is in development by Carbine & Associates, The Mill at Bond Springs. “This will be a modern urban lifestyle community thoughtfully planned with one acre and larger home sites,” said James Carbine, company founder and president. “There
The Hermitage Hotel Added to National Historic Landmark Registry
Nashville’s Leading Luxury Hotel Receives Historic Status The Hermitage Hotel has joined a prestigious list of landmarks around the country. The National Parks Department has added the world-renowned, 110-year-old property to the National Historic Landmark Registry - the only hotel in Tennessee to hold such status. The luxury hotel, which opened in 1910, will join other special properties throughout
Ambient Light
Time at home reinforces how important the right glow can be By Hollie Deese Photography by Allison Elefante The thing about lighting is you can instantly tell when it is good, and you can really tell when it’s bad. And after months at home, we are probably all pretty tuned in to which kind of lighting we have. Lauren
White Limozeen opens on top of Graduate Nashville
White Limozeen, the rooftop bar and restaurant located atop Graduate Nashville, opens today.Graduate Hotels, alongside hospitality duo Marc Rose and Med Abrous, have conspired to transport guests to an over-the-top, indoor-outdoor rooftop destination that celebrates the Nashville idea of always following your dreams. Named in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton, the concept offers a fresh take on the
Business Spotlight: French’s Cabinets
Celebrating 20 years with a commitment to excellence By Hollie Deese Among Nashville’s growth, and its recent pause for COVID-19, it has become clear just how important small, local businesses are to the fabric of this community. And Barbara French, owner of French’s Cabinets, has quietly been a part of Nashville’s success for decades. A native Oklahoman, French moved
First-Time Flip
Renovation hits record square footage price for its neighborhood By Hollie Deese Photography by Jodi Fialkowski and Hannah Capps When Marisa and Clint Biddle moved their family of eight from New York to Nashville, they weren’t just changing locations – they were changing careers. Selling their landscape company back home, they knew their real passion was in home renovations.