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On the cover: Dan Ryan and Jo Jo Wozniak of Ryan Aviation

Photo by Mary Craven

Current Issue

Sophisticated Giving Charity Register 2025

A comprehensive guide highlighting the work of charitable organizations in Nashville. Presented by LBMC

Highlights from the January/February Issue

Ryan Aviation Group Elevates Private Travel Through Precision, Partnership, and Personal Service

Text: Dave Mahanes

Photo by Mary Craven

Cover Story: Above & Beyond

Stories in Black and White

Nashville has long been a city where storytelling thrives—from the timeless notes of country music drifting through Broadway to the elegant architecture that whispers tales of the past. Now, the city’s historic Hermitage Hotel has written a new chapter in its own story with a first-of-its-kind collaboration featuring celebrated fine art photographer Timothy White.

Text: Melissa Mahanes

Photo: Madeline Johnson & Sam Calderon

Inside the Making of a Seasonal Menu at Tailor

Text: Liz Beck & Vivek Suri

Photo of Vivek Surti by Minnie Morklithavong

Seven Weeks Out

Get Your MAHJ On

Mahjong is more than a game—it'sa cultural icon, a mental workout, and a deeply social ritual. Lately, it seems to be everywhere, from Julia Roberts chatting about it on The Late Showto Amy Poehler on Jimmy Kimmeland Kelly Ripa on morning television. For me, it has been a constant for five years now, firmly penciled into my calendar at least once—sometimes twice—a week. It is at once stimulating and calming, an excuse to catch up with friends, laugh freely, strategize intently, and keep the mind sharp. Mahjong is about concentration, competition, and connection—in that order, and sometimes in reverse.

Text: Melissa Mahanes

Image: Lifestyle by LeBlanc

Missy’s Winning Hand

If you’re into mahjong—or even just mahj-curious—you need to meet Michelle Dermenjian, AKA Missy Mahjong, Nashville’s newest mahjong ambassador. She’s a go-tofor anyone who loves strategy, laughs, and a little friendly competition, all while supporting local charities

Text: Melissa Mahanes

Photos: Lifestyle by LeBlanc

UNDER THE INFLUENCE: MAHJONG

Missy Mahjong shares her picks for stylish accessories (many Nashville-based!).

Image: Nashville Needleworks “Mahj Mahj Mahj” canvas($80.00; nashvilleneedleworks.com)

Made in the Shade

In Nashville, outdoor living has evolved into something far more intentional than a simple patio or deck. As homeowners place greater value on time spent at home—hosting, unwinding, and reconnecting with nature—the backyard has become an extension of the interior, curated with the same care as any living space. Enter the modern pergola: architectural, adaptable, and designed for living.

StruXure innovative pergolas reflect this shift toward thoughtful outdoor design. Clean lines and high architectural standards create a polished foundation. At the same time, adjustable louvers allow the space to change with the day—welcoming soft morning light, offering shade during peak afternoon hours, and opening to the evening breeze. Integrated rain management and discreet automation ensure the space remains usable even when Tennessee weather is unpredictable, reinforcing the idea that outdoor living should feel effortless rather than seasonal.

Text: Melissa Mahanes

For the Win.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland has ushered in a new era for the Southland region, transforming what many once knew primarily as a gaming venue into a polished, full-service resort that combines elevated dining, refined wellness offerings, and contemporary accommodations. Its expansion, culminating in the April 2025 opening of the hotel and spa, marks the debut of a destination designed as much for relaxation and culinary exploration as for gaming

The Heart of Middle Tennessee

The measure of a good year isn't the number of gala attendees—it's the lives changed because this community decided to act. The Heart of Middle Tennessee campaign is a year-round commitment that engages companies, civic leaders, and families to make a lasting impact across four essential chambers of work: Discovery, Advocacy, Access, and Knowledge. Together, these chambers power a healthier future for everyone who calls Middle Tennessee home.

This is more than a fundraising event. It is a blueprint for sustainable change. Since the American Heart Association's founding in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half. The numbers tell a story our community cannot ignore.

Nearly one in three adults in Middle Tennessee has high blood pressure, almost half face limited access to healthy food, and 19 percent smoke. Most striking, life expectancy can differ by 15 years between neighborhoods just miles apart. The Heart of Middle Tennessee is here to close these gaps, change the future of health,and be the progress that ensures longer, healthier lives.