Education

A Look Through Dolly Parton's Life

Article by Provided | Photography by Photos courtesy of Dolly's Life of Many Colors Museum and SongTeller Hotel Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum are officially open in downtown Nashville, welcoming guests to a new destination inspired by the life, career and legacy of one of the world’s most beloved entertainers. Located in the heart of Music City, SongTeller Hotel  offers a one-of-a-kind stay rooted in Dolly’s deep connection to Nashville, while Dolly’s...

Arts + Culture

Light Up The Vue

Holidays In The Vue Is Bellevue's Most Magical Annual Tradition Article by MariaI Dinoia | Photography by Courtesy of Holidays in the Vue There is something about the holiday season in Bellevue that feels a little different from everywhere else. That's due to Holidays in the Vue, the beloved annual celebration that has become the community's most anticipated date on the holiday calendar. When the lights go up and the festivities begin, there is a warmth to it that is genuinely hard to beat. We...

Life + Culture

The Power Of Connection

Angelia Young Isn’t Just Finding Her Real Estate Clients Their Dream Homes, She’s Cultivating Community Article by Alison Abbey Hudak | Photography by Provided For Angelia Young, connection can happen anywhere. It can happen at an open house, over dinner with a longtime client, while volunteering, or simply holding the door open for a stranger. “I love really easily and deeply, and connection is one of my passions,” Young says. “I don’t crave attention. I crave that connection.” It’s an idea...

Local Services

Every Body Deserves To Dance

Lauren Morris' MOVE Inclusive Dance Has Changed Lives Across Middle Tennessee Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided When Lauren Morris was 13-years-old, on the way home from a dance class she loved, she turned to her mother and asked why there weren't any dance studios for people with disabilities. Her mother's answer:  "I don't know. Maybe you'll open one someday." "I didn't think it would be me," Morris says. "But I couldn't shake the idea that someone should. If something as...

Local Services

Community In Action

The Bellevue Community Foundation Is An Organization Of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Every community has organizations that show up and offer help when things go wrong. They help make the moments of crisis manageable, the moments of need visible, and the moments of generosity possible. In Bellevue, that organization is the Bellevue Community Foundation. Board member and former board chair Sheri Wiener has been part of the foundation's story...

Food + Beverage

Bellevue Brews

Where To Get Your Caffeine Kick Around Town Article by Kellie Walton Few things hit better than a steaming cup of something caffeinated when the weather cools down. One benefit of living in a town like Bellevue is that it’s likely still nice enough to enjoy your java in a cozy corner, on a pretty patio, or grab it to-go for an outdoor adventure. Luckily, we have a collection of coffee shops that make any of the above possible.  We’ll see you around these coffee shops this fall.  City...

Food + Beverage

In Good Spirits

Red Spirits & Wine Makes It Easy To Discover Something New For Your Next Gathering. Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Devin Tolentino Celebrating its 15th year in business this fall, Red Spirits & Wine is one of Bellevue's most enduring independent retail success stories. Customers visit three or four times a week because a trip there is part of their social calendar.  And according to general manager Eric Nichols, the store has evolved considerably over the years and included a change...

Life + Culture

Get Into The Game

Mahjong Brings Community, Fun & Friendship To Bellevue Article by Karon Warren and Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Although you hear it frequently today, mahjong is more than just a buzzword. This historic game is finding its place among all ages, many who become lifelong players. With its roots in 1800s China, mahjong today can be found around the world, including Bellevue. With more than 40 variations, there’s a version for everyone. And while the game itself provides much...

Life + Culture

Every Dog Has Its Day

Inside Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, Bellevue's New Favorite Destination for Pets And The People Who Love Them Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Devin Tolentino A good pet owner treats their animals like family. They think carefully about what goes into their food, who they trust with their grooming, and where they shop for the treats that make a tail wag. Bellevue has always been a community full of good pet owners, which is exactly why James Williams chose it as the home for his Woof...

Food + Beverage

Discover Tennessee In New Hues This Fall

Explore Tennessee’s Under-the-radar Leaf-peeping Destinations Article by Provided by Tennessee Department of Tourist Development | Photography by Provided Tennessee is home to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park with approximately 12 million visitors a year. Notes of orange, red and yellow hues blanket more than 800 miles of trails, providing stunning views of scenic vistas, waterfalls and forest horizons. But Tennessee has a treasure trove of more...