Monthly Archives: February 2016
Nashville’s best, diviest dive bars
A week or so ago, the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists were announced, and there were a good few Nashville folks in the list. We were excited to see it, and wrote a little something about those talented chefs/restaurateurs. It came to mind, though: While Nashville is doing quite well at the moment with... Read More
10 things you have to do before you’re officially an East Nashvillian
Over the years since our city began taking “its turn in the spotlight,” Nashville’s shown up on approximately 400,000 lists — best food scene, music scene, coffee shops, friendliest people, best place to buy a home… Feels like the only list we haven’t landed on lately is “cities with the most oceanfront property.” So, you’ll... Read More
Nashville has strong presence on James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalist list
The food fanatics reading this likely already know, but: Earlier this week, the James Beard Foundation shared its annual list of Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists. Although this is just a start toward netting a coveted Beard award — not unlike the food world’s Grammys — even landing on the semifinalist list is a... Read More
Grammy week inspiration: Need a new Nashville home with a music studio?
Today, all anyone’s talking about, really, is the Grammy Awards, somewhat understandably. Being Nashville Realtors, we’re thinking about all the neighbors returning from L.A. toting trophies (or feeling honored just to be nominated), and getting right back into their home studios to work on new potential Grammy grabs. Are you among the musical in... Read More
10 things to love about Lockeland Springs in East Nashville
1408 Lillian St Nashville, TN 37206 PRICE: $599,900 This weekend, we’re hosting an open house at an impeccably beautiful Craftsman replica home in Lockeland Springs: 1408 Lillian Street, pictured above. Given Sunday’s date — Valentine’s Day and all — we decided to bring out a little bit of extra love. Househunters who stop by... Read More
Take a tour of Nashville food at Tennessee Flavors
If you’ve lived in Nashville for a bit, you’re well aware of our restaurant scene’s growth — it’s gone “boom,” Food & Wine magazine said last year. Which is great, but unless you’re going out to eat every other night, it starts to get a little hard to keep up with all the delicious... Read More
The many styles of homes found in the Nashville area
One of the best things about being a realtor — or a homeowner — in the Nashville area is the wealth of architectural options here. In just one neighborhood, you might see a Craftsman home next to a cozy one-level ranch, three blocks over from a luxurious Victorian. If you love residential architecture, just driving... Read More
Celebrating Valentine’s Day in a less-than-standard way in Nashville
Dinner. flowers. Maybe a bottle of wine… organizing a traditional Valentine’s Day isn’t hard. But what if you’re not quite so traditional? Maybe you’re freshly single, or freshly it’s-complicated. Maybe you just hate Valentine’s Day. We still hope you’ll be able to get a little enjoyment out of this annual Hallmark holiday, so we... Read More