Nashville Lifestyles Magazine December 2022

Happy Holidays to you! Our December issue is all about celebrating. We have a great roundup of where to see the best Christmas lights plus our annual gift guide to help you find local shopping for the hard to buy for folks on your list. We even asked some local influencers what’s on their Christmas list! I can’t thank you enough for being a loyal reader and allowing us to do what we love: covering Nashville’s lifestyles. So I want to give you a gift. This is a one-size-fits-all gift that you can make for yourself or bring as a hostess gift for any holiday party. Now, I am not a cook, but I have made this pecan pie recipe for years, and I hope you like it as much as I…

In the immortal words of the great poet Taylor Swift “’tis the damn season.” The season for giving, the season for celebrating with family, the season for overeating…you name it, it’s that time of year! First off, let’s get the action items out of the way. If you’re in charge of shopping this year, we’ve got you covered with our annual Holiday Gift Guide. We’ve filled your list with tons of finds from some of our favorite local retailers. Whether you’re on the hunt for gifts small or large, we’ve got the perfect present for every person in your life—and a few ideas to treat yourself, too! We’ve also compiled a guide to some of Nashville’s most spectacular light displays. Gather your holiday besties and head out to revel in the magic of…

21-JAN. 1 ELF THE MUSICAL The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, and everyone’s favorite elf, Buddy, is practicing what he preaches in Nashville Repertory Theatre’s Elf the Musical. Based on the hit holiday movie, the show features music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin for a festive show that captures all the joy of the season. (TPAC’s James K. Polk Theater; times vary; nashvillerep.org) 9-24 NASHVILLE’S NUTCRACKER Nashville Ballet brings the magic of the holidays to the stage with one of Music City’s favorite traditions, Nashville’s Nutcracker. Watch as Clara journeys through a dreamland brought to life through exceptional choreography, breathtaking costumes and sets, and live music from the Nashville Symphony in this dazzling production the whole family can enjoy. (TPAC’s Jackson Hall;…

Trimming the tree, hanging stockings under the chimney with care, and transforming your home into a winter wonderland are the best ways to get the whole family in the holiday spirit. But as enjoyable as the finished product is, the process of decorating (and taking it all down) is hard work better left to the elves. Enter Keatyn Wright, also known as Keatyn Klaus. A self-proclaimed holiday fanatic, Wright founded her company, Keatyn Klaus, in 2017 with a mission to bring the joy back into a season often consumed by busyness. The full-service interior and exterior holiday design firm acts as your personal holiday assistant, handling everything from early design planning to the physical installation at your home or business, to consulting, removing décor, gift wrapping, and more. The team brings…

Mark your calendar because one of Music City’s most anticipated galas is back for an unforgettable night benefitting our beloved Nashville Symphony. On Saturday, Dec. 10, the 2022 Symphony Ball makes its return to the breathtaking Schermerhorn Symphony Center for an elegant evening of good times for an even greater cause. Chaired by Shaun Inman and Sheila Shields with Honorary Chair Martha Ingram, the white tie gala includes cocktails, a delicious dinner, and plenty of dancing through the night. The evening will also feature the presentation of the prestigious 2022 Nashville Symphony Harmony Award, which recognizes influential entertainers who exemplify the harmonious spirit of Nashville’s musical community. Selected by a dedicated committee and presented annually by the Symphony, this year’s Harmony Award recipient is the five-time GRAMMY Award-winning group, Lady A. Over…

It’s no secret that healthcare in America can be tough to navigate—especially for musicians. But Nashville non-profit Music Health Alliance is making sure the artists who are following their Music City dreams don’t wake up to a healthcare nightmare. And the need for that help is greater than ever. The past month has been a whirlwind of open-enrollment activity, with a small team aiming to get as many music professionals as possible hooked up with health insurance—and dealing with the fallout of not having it. “Starting November 1, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. we’ve been booked every hour on the hour, and by December 15, we all absolutely pass out,” says Founder and CEO Tatum Allsep, laughing in that overtired way that removes all doubt of her seriousness. “Our Christmas trees…