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Nashville Lifestyles •

For The Kids: Jordan Thomas

At 16 years old, Jordan Thomas became a double amputee below the knee after a boating accident.   Since that day, he embraced his circumstances and committed himself to helping kids in similar situations, which lead to the Jordan Thomas Foundation. This year marks the 20th anniversary of his nonprofit, which provides prosthetic limbs to children across the country. We chatted with Jordan Thomas about JTF, its challenges, wins, and combining his two lifelong passions.- Destiny Mizell

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Nashville Lifestyles •

Nashville Moment: Giancarlo Guerrero

It all started with a standing ovation. When illustrious conductor (and later six-time Grammy Award-winner) Giancarlo Guerrero first came to guest-conduct Nashville Symphony 20 years ago, he didn’t know that he would eventually return as Music Director for 16 years. The beloved maestro leaves quite a legacy, championing works of prominent American composers through various mediums, and the Nashville Symphony commissioning and premiering nearly two dozen pieces and 21 commercial recordings under...
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Nashville Moment: Sandra Lipman

Lifelong philanthropist Sandra Lipman is revered as an active giver and patron of the arts in our community.

Notably, she started the Nashville Symphony Fashion Show, which has proudly raised more than $4 million for the Nashville Symphony over the past 19 years. Lipman and the Nashville Symphony have a relationship of over 40 years, including her involvement with Symphony Guild, Symphony Support Drive, Symphony Outing, opening gala for the SSC, Italian Street Fair, Nashville Symphony board,...
Nashville Lifestyles •

Get the Scoop on Nashville Fantasy Ball

Nashville Fantasy Ball, the immersive brainchild of WolfHart Productions, is blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.

Through balls, soirées, and gatherings, NFB is working to bring dreams found in works of fiction to life. The elevated aesthetic, entertainment, vendor hall, photo opportunities, characters, storyline, and more are just a glimpse at the evocative nature of the experience.

Forbidden Fantasies: An Enemies to Lovers Affair at The Bedford on February 7 and 8 will be the...
Nashville Lifestyles •

Nashville Moment: Brianna Healy

Few music venues generate revenue to feed into nonprofits.

At Riverside Revival of the Boedecker Foundation, that’s the whole point. The community-focused music venue and event space is a vibrant hub for both local culture and charitable initiatives. Housed in a beautifully updated 73-year-old church in East Nashville, this venue is part of the Boedecker Foundation Collaborative Campus, a project founded by George B. Boedecker Jr. that fosters community-driven work. Since opening in 2020, R...
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Nashville Moment: Danny Myrick

Music can be a powerful instrument for coping with trauma.

Songwriting With: Soldiers is a program that pairs veterans and first responders with professional songwriters to utilize music as a tool for healing, fostering connections, and sharing experiences. SW:S hosts retreats across the US and offers a Warrior PATHH program: a six-day intensive that offers a group songwriting opportunity on the fifth night. Nashville songwriter Danny Myrick actively participates in the Warrior PATHH program...
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Nashville Moment: Meredith Seacrest Leach

Sibling duo Ryan Seacrest and Meredith Seacrest Leach release their first-ever picture book, illustrated by Bonnie Lui and molded by childhood imagination.

Leaning on their childhood and firsthand accounts from the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, the brother and sister creatives emphasize the importance of dreaming big. They wish to inspire children to shoot for the stars and never stop, with the result being a celebration of wild wonder and overflowing ambition. Readers can purchase The Make-Belie...
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Nashville Moment: Rea Frey

Award-winning, number one bestselling author, Book Doula, and Nashville local Rea Frey has done it again, placing another heartfelt and memorable novel under her belt. 

In Every Life explores love, impossible choices, and second chances, and will debut August 6. Frey is a lifelong wellness-lover and an accomplished writing coach who makes sure her dreams turn into reality with a story as interesting as her novels. We chatted with Frey about her latest novel, career journey, holism, and more....

Emerging talent gets comfortable on Country Music Hall of Fame stage

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Seventeen year old Miley Henderson strode onto the carpeted stage of Ford Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

As the only teenager, she stood amongst established artists Maggie Baugh, Denitia and Jack McKeon for the Acoustic Guitar Project’s songwriter round, held earlier this month inside the vereated hall. The Acoustic Guitar Project is a global

MTSU alumnus searched the world for answers, shares findings with students

Johnny Ruhl, 73, has dedicated the past 15 years of his life to teaching, offering guidance and lending a listening ear to Middle Tennessee State University students.

On most days, Ruhl can be found sitting beneath a willow oak tree in front of James E. Walker Library. Students have likely noticed him, even if most don’t pause to take a closer look. He’s the guy with the long, gray beard seated in a corner of the commons area between the library and the Business and Aerospace building. He stays

A Chat With A Breast Cancer Survivor

Breast cancer is a disease that alters the lives of roughly 250,000 women in America and will take the lives of around 42,000 of those women each year.

While it is uncommon, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states, “About 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man.” Men who have breast cancer also face the risk of losing their lives.

Each year the month of October is dedicated to all who have suffered from breast cancer. The goal of Breast C

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Nashville Lifestyles •

Behind the Screens: Get to Know the Winners of the 2025 Creator Awards

The Mall at Green Hills hosted its second annual Nashville Creator Awards on May 20, gathering creatives to recognize Music City's top social media influencers across multiple categories. The categories included Fashion, Family, Lifestyle, Home, and Local Entertainment. The evening stunned with impeccable style, Instagrammable photo ops, cocktails and sweets, comradery, cheer, and so much more. We chatted with the winners of each category to learn more about the people behind the screens. 

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2024 Nashville Creator Awards at The Mall at Green Hills

On June 4, The Mall at Green Hills hosted the inaugural Nashville Creator Awards which recognized Music City's top social media influencers in four different categories including fashion, family, lifestyle, and home and entertaining.

The ceremony brought together a group of talented and inspiring women that impact the community through their personalities, knowledge, and expertise. For a period of time, followers, family, and friends voted once a day for their favorite creators. Then, winners...

Women in Film president moderates "An evening with Brittany Broski" event

Brittany Broski flew from Los Angeles to Murfreesboro to answer student-asked questions about her current heartthrobs, music taste and experiences as a female content creator and comedian.

Students nearly covered the perimeter of the Student Union Building’s second floor waiting for the event to start Thursday night. Empty seats in the Student Union Ballroom were scarce.

Signs displaying the event’s information and a QR code to submit questions cropped up in multiple locations on Middle Tennes

Community

Nashville Lifestyles •

For The Kids: Jordan Thomas

At 16 years old, Jordan Thomas became a double amputee below the knee after a boating accident.   Since that day, he embraced his circumstances and committed himself to helping kids in similar situations, which lead to the Jordan Thomas Foundation. This year marks the 20th anniversary of his nonprofit, which provides prosthetic limbs to children across the country. We chatted with Jordan Thomas about JTF, its challenges, wins, and combining his two lifelong passions.- Destiny Mizell

ABOUT THE...
Nashville Lifestyles •

Get the Scoop on Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s Friends & Fashion Fundraiser

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s annual Friends & Fashion fundraiser returns on April 23 at the Music City Center, starting at 10 a.m.

Much more than a fashion show, the event serves as a day of celebration for the community to acknowledge and uplift patients, healthcare workers, and highlight the need for support. The theme for this year’s Friends & Fashion is Spring Garden Party, where attendees can look forward to a colorful and inspirational show. Fashions will be pro...
Nashville Lifestyles •

Nashville Moment: Sandra Lipman

Lifelong philanthropist Sandra Lipman is revered as an active giver and patron of the arts in our community.

Notably, she started the Nashville Symphony Fashion Show, which has proudly raised more than $4 million for the Nashville Symphony over the past 19 years. Lipman and the Nashville Symphony have a relationship of over 40 years, including her involvement with Symphony Guild, Symphony Support Drive, Symphony Outing, opening gala for the SSC, Italian Street Fair, Nashville Symphony board,...
Nashville Lifestyles •

Get the Scoop on Project Redesign's Annual Fundraiser

Project Redesign is back with another fantastical Girls Night Out, this year having a Mamma Mia! theme.

Featuring an ABBA cover band, a silent auction, dinner, and drinks, Girls Night Out is sure to awaken inner Dancing Queens. It doesn’t get much better than blending glamour, music, and philanthropy for an unforgettable evening with a meaningful impact. The event will take place at Hillwood Country Club on March 6 at 5:30 p.m., and all proceeds will help Project Redesign continue to help tho...
Nashville Lifestyles •

Community: Support Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee's Red Door Bash

The buzz is building for Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s seventh annual Red Door Bash, set for Saturday, October 19, at The Omni Nashville Hotel.

This is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year and offers a chance to join the fight against cancer as Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee offers free cancer support across 15 Middle Tennessee counties. The Red Door Bash promises an elegant evening with a delicious three-course dinner and wine pairings. Guests will also have the chance to bid o...
Main Street Media of Tennessee •

Rutherford County top volunteer Marilyn Rogan brings veterans to calm waters

Marilyn Rogan has been named Rutherford County’s Governor’s Volunteer Star Adult award winner for her devotion to veterans through her involvement with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Murfreesboro.

PHW is a nationwide nonprofit with seven locations in Tennessee. The organization provides active military personnel and veterans connections through fishing.

For the past 15 years, Rogan has opened her home for activities like building fishing rods. She became involved with the organization when
The Murfreesboro Pulse •

Fight the Good Fight, Finish the Race: MT Sprint Triathlon and 5K Supports Endure Athletics

The annual MT Sprint Triathlon and 5K event benefiting Endure Athletics will return to Murfreesboro on Sunday, April 21, raising funds for the local organization and giving Middle Tennessee athletes the opportunity to participate in a sprint distance triathlon.

Endure Athletics provides disadvantaged children of all ages with everyday necessities, unconditional support and Christ-centered mentorship. It started with hosting Saturday morning games for area homeless children. The program quickly
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Chords for a Cause: Mac Frampton Trio Performs Oct. 22 Benefit Concert for We Remember You, Dementia Caregiver Support Group

The Mac Frampton Trio will take the stage on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at Murfreesboro’s First United Methodist Church (265 W. Thompson Ln.) for We Remember You’s second benefit concert.

The trio will engage attendees with a soul-stirring blend of gospel, classical and jazz music to show their support not only for those battling dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but also their caregivers. Admission is free, but donations to We Remember You are appreciated.

We Remember You is a local nonprofit