Nashville Lifestyles Magazine February 2023

Don’t you just love being in love? Scientists tell us our body releases high levels of dopamine and a related hormone, norepinephrine, during attraction. It is a feeling you can’t replicate and in February we all get to celebrate it. It is the time of year when kids make Valentine’s cards and Hallmark makes a fortune. My advice: You will want to get your restaurant reservation right now! Fortunately, we have the full list of the most romantic restaurants in this issue. I always like a dimly lit booth and good chicken tender. But your romantic dining may differ. This year I got ordained. A friend (and former Nashville Lifestyles coworker) who is so dear to me asked me to officiate her wedding. It might be the highest honor I’ve had in…

It’s the season of love and this issue is packed with all things Valentine-related. If you’re looking for the perfect place to wine and dine your love on Valentine’s Day or beyond, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most romantic restaurants in Nashville. Whether you’re looking for a dark and moody place to share a meal or a sun-soaked spot to grab a cocktail, we’ve got something for everyone. Speaking of cocktails, we’re sharing two romance-ready recipes for drinks at home—but if you don’t fancy yourself a mixologist, fear not. They’re also available at some of our favorite hotspots. If staycations are your love language, we have three hotels in (or near) Nashville that will set the mood for a weekend getaway for two. Stunning décor, fine dining, and aesthetic accommodations…

3-5 THE ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW OF NASHVILLE Celebrating its 33rd anniversary, the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville returns as one of the most highly anticipated design events of the year. The 2023 show features an incredible lineup of lectures led by some of the most renowned talent in the industry; more than 150 antique, art, and horticulture dealers; and three stunning interactive garden displays presented by acclaimed landscape designers. Additionally, all proceeds benefit two beloved local organizations: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and Economic Club of Nashville (ECON) Charities. (Music City Center; times vary; antiquesandgardenshow.com) 9 ANDREA BOCELLI IN CONCERT FOR VALENTINE’S WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY Award-winning Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli joins forces with the beloved Nashville Symphony for their first-ever performance together. The multi-platinum-selling artist has captured the hearts of fans worldwide…

He’s known and loved as one half of the multiplatinum duo Florida Georgia Line, but with the release of his eponymous debut solo album, Tyler Hubbard is stepping out and sharing his own story. On the deeply personal Tyler Hubbard the artist finds his voice with 18 autobiographical tracks that let longtime fans in like never before. And they’re loving it. His first single, “5 Foot 9” has already reached No. 1 on radio, making Hubbard the first male country artist formerly in a country duo to hit No.1 as a solo artist. For Hubbard, this new chapter is breathing new life into a decade-long country music career. “It’s been re-energizing and refueling and fulfilling,” he says. “After the pandemic and after everything we’ve gone through and all the ups and downs,…

It’s pretty rare that a hometown kid reaches the top of Nashville’s most famous business. But then again, Ernest is an uncommon country star. A singer-songwriter whose unique lyrical approach wins him fans from the old school and the new, “Ern’s” debut single “Flower Shops” (feat. Morgan Wallen) became a Platinum-certified success in 2022 – and that was just one headline in a rare bouquet of news. Along with the hit as an artist, he also plucked a CMA Triple Play Award for writing three Number Ones in a single year, delivering Flower Shops (The Album), and arranging a sold-out headlining Sucker For Small Towns Tour. On Feb. 10, he’s back with Flower Shops (The Album): Two Dozen Roses, and in March joins Wallen on the massive One Night At A Time…

One of the largest antiques and horticultural events in the country makes its highly anticipated return to downtown’s Music City Center for an unforgettable weekend of high-quality antiques, beautifully landscaped gardens, horticultural items from exhibitors nationwide, and a lineup of some of the top names in design. Drawing over 16,000 attendees from across the country, the 2023 Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville features offerings aplenty and is sure to be nothing short of extraordinary. Running Feb. 3 to 5, the 2023 show’s theme selected by Co-Chairs Kathryn Saunders and Beth Kost is “Home is the Tapestry of your Life.” And following a record-breaking turnout last year, this year’s lineup promises to be just as enticing. Throughout the weekend-long festivities, attendees can expect to be dazzled by antiques from more than…