Bellevue, TN September 2025

If your style of bookkeeping looks more like a box of crumpled receipts than intentional organization, your business’s finances may be in need of a makeover.

For Joy Baker of Baker Bookkeeps, there’s nothing she loves more than helping transform someone’s stressful financial records into an organized dream, all while educating clients so that they feel in control of their money.

“Just that clarity side, of them really understanding what's going on in their business and having a good plan, where they can be as involved and as detailed as they want,” Baker says of the peace and understanding she provides clients. “It's really looking at ‘where are they right now?  What are they in need of?’ It’s that peace of mind that their numbers are correct. There is a clarity there and that is a continually evolving element. I just love guiding people from where they are, even if they begin with zero clarity…to really having a good handle on it and sleeping better at night. It really does make a difference.”

A Bellevue resident and mother of three, Baker specializes in working exclusively with businesses. Her passion for bookkeeping began while working for her family’s business, where she found that bookkeeping duties—which can be intimidating to many—were her favorite responsibilities to oversee. That passion eventually led her to branch out on her own and establish Baker Bookkeeps in 2021.

Working with all sorts of businesses from videographers to construction companies, her firm not only handles traditional bookkeeping for businesses,

“I love guiding people from where they are, even if they begin with zero clarity…to having a good handle on it and sleeping better at night.”

step so that they can fully get implemented and make the most of it. It’s a continual, living, breathing [entity]. You need to be constantly reevaluating your numbers.”

but also consults and specializes in a cash flow management system. While the focus is on business bookkeeping, the practices she teaches can also be used in personal finances.

Baker’s style of bookkeeping is unique in that she’s a Profit First Professional, making her one of fewer than 1,000 people with this certification.

The Profit First mission is to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty and as a Profit First Professional, Baker has incorporated that mission into her own business.

“We've really expanded our services now to do a lot more of that,” she says of focusing on the Profit First mission. “It’s incredibly powerful and very effective. The implementation process is very much a transition, so guiding people through that is a really important

Among the questions that often come up from her clients are: what should they be paying themselves, should they increase their salary after a good quarter, are they in a position to hire additional staff or if it’s feasible to purchase new equipment.

“All of those questions are constantly being asked by just about every business owner, and one bank balance doesn't give you enough definition to answer them,” Baker says. “It’s all based on you moving money based on percentage of revenue, moving it into these different buckets. The logistical aspects of moving money around and calculating percentages is only half. The other half is [entirely] psychological. It's really amazing, the kind of good habits that are developed by viewing your money that way and handling it differently. And even for myself, it’s been a massive, massive game changer.”

If your business’s finances need a makeover, visit BakerBookkeeps.com.

CUT, COLOR, AND Confidence

Some of the nation’s best stylists have planted roots in Bellevue. Walk through the doors of the Leigh, Edwards & Co. salon in One Bellevue Place, just past the stunning floral wallpaper and beyond the movie-star quality chairs, and you’ll find Kelly Clarkson’s brow gal, Blake Shelton’s hair stylist, and even a hair wizard from rural Tennessee who gave me the best blowout I’ve had to date.

Owner Amanda Craig Borksi has formed a team of experts specialized in a variety of beauty services.

“In 2021, I rebranded to ‘Build a Team So Strong No One Knows Who The Boss Is,’” she shares. “I believe that if you build your team’s confidence along with empowering them, clients will feel the leadership and positive energy in the salon.”

My experience with a blowout and brows at Leigh, Edwards & Co.

ARTICLE BY KELLIE WALTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIDNEY RAINES PHOTOGRAPHY

When I arrived at the salon, I was greeted with a string of smiles and a crisp ice water in a trendy little goblet (it’s the little things). It was like being immersed inside a Pinterest board – both for the stunning decor, where no detail was left unnoticed, and for the impeccable, effortless fashion each stylist donned. It can only be described as cool .

I was holding my tangled head a little higher before my service even began.

McKaya Bright spent some time walking me through the blowout process, chatting about my hair type, and explaining which products she planned to use to target my specific needs. We decided on a full-blown Victoria’s Secret treatment because… why not?

To the sink we went for a shampoo that felt good for both my hair and soul. With adulthood forcing so much stress and responsibility, it’s a gift to give up control for a moment. Being able to lie back, let the warm water wash over you, and enjoy the childlike delight of someone playing with your hair is, in my opinion, worth the service all its own.

But the real magic began when McKaya reached for the hair dryer, carefully brushing, coiffing, pinning, and curling my hair with such precision that she announced she’s a perfectionist.

“You’re going to want to film this,” she said as she unpinned my final few curlers. If my head was held high before, it was through the roof now. I was runway-ready, my hair falling in place so perfectly you’d think it was AI. But no, it was authentically me I was staring at, just with a little more volume and a lot more confidence than usual.

But, oh, we did not stop there. Me and my hair ventured to a separate room to

Leigh, Edwards & Co. is located on Highway 70 South in One Bellevue Place, next to The Well Coffeehouse. The salon is open Tuesday-Saturday with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Wednesday. There’s also a location in Belle Meade at 73 White Bridge Pike.

“WE LOVE being part of the BELLEVUE COMMUNITY, AND we have felt supported SINCE JOINING ONE BELLEVUE.”

learn about all things eyebrows with Ginny King, a 20+ year industry veteran who recently relocated from Los Angeles to Middle Tennessee. Ginny is a wealth of knowledge, taking time not just to shape my brows, but also to explain what products and techniques are best for me.

In addition to waxing, plucking, lash lifts, brow lamination and shaping, and tinting, Ginny offers powder brows, a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo that’ll save you from filling in your brows for a year or more. It’s an innovative service that can be tough to find in this region. It’s a less invasive brow tattooing technique than microblading.

With plenty of bounce still in my hair and my eyebrows now perfectly sculpted with a touch of tint, I truly felt like a million bucks. So much so, I selected a sparkly pink jumpsuit to wear out to dinner on a Thursday!

As a writer, I enjoy learning the backstory of brands and businesses – where the passion comes from, trials and errors, and the winding road that leads to where the owner is today. But being able to experience something first-hand brings a whole new appreciation, and Leigh, Edwards & Co. has found a new fan in me.

“We love being part of the Bellevue community, and we have felt supported since joining One Bellevue,” Borski says.

To explore services, meet the team, and book an appointment, visit LeighEdwards.co.

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TAYLOR ZARZOUR BRINGS HIS ENGAGING AND ENTHUSIASTIC STYLE TO THE TENNESSEE TITANS RADIO BOOTH.

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“BUT THERE’S NOTHING BETTER OR MORE FULFILLING THAN BEING WITH A TEAM. YOU BECOME AN EXTENSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT’S THE GREATEST THING TO HAPPEN IN MY PROFESSIONAL CAREER.”

—TAYLOR ZARZOUR

When he was in his 20s, Taylor Zarzour attended a camp in Los Angeles where aspiring sportscasters would learn tricks of the trade from industry professionals.

One of the more revealing activities was a session where ‘campers’ would call the action of old football or basketball games that were played on video screens in their makeshift press box. It was there that Zarzour's engaging and energetic delivery caught the attention of veteran announcers.

“My style leans into enthusiasm,” Zarzour says. “I try to be as descriptive as I can be, and I bring a ton of passion. That’s who I am as a person. And the [instructors] were sort of laughing at my enthusiasm. I asked, ‘is that bad?’ and they said, ‘no, don’t ever lose that.’ There was refining to do but they leaned into what makes me [who I am] and started coaching me up.”

Since then, Zarzour has embarked on a career path that has taken him from ESPN to SiriusXM with stints in local markets from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas, including a brief stop in Nashville some 20 years ago.

Earlier this year, that path led him back to Middle Tennessee when he became the new play-by-play announcer for the Tennessee Titans. Zarzour has been on the job since April, but he steps up to the mic for his first regular season game when the Titans kick off the 2025 campaign on September 7 on the road against the Denver Broncos.

“There are only 32 of these [NFL] jobs in the whole world, and I am so blessed to have this opportunity,” Zarzour said at the time of his hiring. “I’m proud of all the twists-and-turns my broadcasting career has taken. I’ve been fortunate to do a lot of national work. But there’s nothing better or more fulfilling than being with a team. You become an extension of the organization. It’s the greatest thing to happen in my professional career.”

It's common for youngsters to emulate their favorite athletes. But when he was growing up in Mobile, Alabama, Zarzour’s heroes were the top-tier announcers of the day. “I would watch Keith Jackson (ABC/college football) and Vin Scully (MLB/Los Angeles Dodgers) and Bob Costas (NBC) and Pat Summerall (CBS/NFL) and I would be more interested in what they were doing than the players,” Zarzour says. “I was struck by their ability to be a conduit between the fan and the field. I was always obsessed with that and I still am.”

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Even though he’s the voice of the Titans, calling play-by-play is not his only job with the team. As a de facto Titans PR rep, Zarzour is a daily presence at practices and frequently represents the organization at local events. He also serves as host for Titans head coach Brian Callahan’s weekly radio and television shows.

“I take time each day to prep for games; cramming is not something that is going to produce the best version of me on the air,” say Zarzour. “As soon as the game is over, I’m beginning my prep for the next week.”

Zarzour says that he spends about 10 hours prepping for every hour on air. Throughout the week this entails meeting with Callahan, watching film and scanning media accounts of both the Titans and their opponent. By Thursday he’s assembling his “boards”–charts that help identify players, along with notes for

quick recall during the live broadcast. Production meetings are held on Friday while Saturday is a review day where Zarzour makes sure that all systems are go.

While he’s best known as the voice of the Titans, he finds being the public face of the franchise to be just as rewarding. “That part of the job, where I’m an extension of the team, fulfills me as much as calling the game,” he says. “I lived in Nashville and did sports radio here before I started concentrating on golf and SiriusXM and college football, and I’m grateful for those opportunities. But I missed being an extension of the community.

“Connecting with fans, emceeing events and representing the team in a town that I love is very meaningful to me. I knew what I was signing up for, and I did it happily.”

TITANS ANNOUNCER, TAYLOR ZARZOUR

You can catch Tennessee Titans action all season long on WGFX 104.5 The Zone with Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Dave McGinnis (analyst), and Will Boling and Amie Wells (sideline reporters).

Additional programming information and a mobile app are available at TennesseeTitans.com.

LIVING STYLE in

THE INTERSECTION OF FASHION AND HOME

ARTICLE BY TYLER AMADEUS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADRIEN KING AND ALEC WALWORTH

INthis unexpected love affair, fashion and interiors are more than just a simple pairing—they are rooted in culture, creativity, and the human desire for self-expression.

As conscious consumers of the 21st century, participating in a retail landscape that is oversaturated and struggling to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the modern customer, our purchasing power should not only respond to a feeling of want but also prioritize items that reflect who we

are and who we aspire to be. This is clearly visible through the representation of fashion and interiors.

Although we tend to consider cost-per-wear primarily when it comes to clothing, this same principle applies to furniture and the function it brings to the home. Aesthetics and functionality both play a role in this pairing, painting a picture for the rest of the world of who the wearer is and how they live in their space.

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makes her feel powerful in her everyday life—or the black dress that gives her a necessary boost of confidence—may naturally gravitate toward sleek, modern furniture that feels equally strong and elevates the space where the modern woman thrives.

In the same way, someone who prefers an effortless ensemble—like their favorite white T-shirt and comfortable denim jeans—may also look for home pieces that are functional and make their guests feel at ease. Even a handmade rug, one that sparks conversation about where it was found and adds a focal point to a room, mirrors how we search our closets for a sweater tied to a cherished memory.

Just as we carefully choose outfits to express ourselves, it’s equally important to ensure that our living spaces are designed with the same intention. More than ever, modern buyers are making purchasing decisions based on personal morals and values, forming a new wave of consumers who seek products that are both high-quality and environmentally or socially conscious, whether for themselves or their homes.

The following imagery affirms that living a timeless lifestyle across all aspects of life is possible through the thoughtful styling of sustainable clothing and vintage furniture. As the modern retail landscape continues to evolve, it’s become increasingly vital to make conscious consumer choices—ones that allow us to express our truest selves through both our wardrobes and the places we call home.

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events

BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 5TH

Friends of Warner Parks

PERCY WARNER PARK and WARNER PARK NATURE CENTER | 9:00 AM

Two exciting benefits for Friends of Warner Parks are on tap for September including the final Full Moon Pickin’ Party of the season and the annual Hummingbird Happy Hour.  Friday 5: Full Moon Pickin’ Party (Percy Warner Equestrian Barn, 2500 Old Hickory Boulevard), 6 p.m.; Wednesday 17: Hummingbird Happy Hour (Warner Park Nature Center), 5:30 p.m. For tickets, visit WarnerParks.org/upcoming-events/

SEPTEMBER 5TH

High School Football

LAWSON HIGH SCHOOL, NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, ENSWORTH SCOOL | 7:00 PM

LAWSON LIGHTNING: Friday 5 vs. Stratford, Friday 12 vs. Wilson Central, Friday 19 at Northeast, Friday 26 vs. Nolensville. NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EAGLES: Friday 5 at Donelson Christian, Friday 12 at Clarksville Academy, Friday 19 vs. Mt. Juliet Christian, Friday 26 at Franklin Christian. ENSWORTH TIGERS: Friday 5 at Briarcrest, Friday 12 vs. McCallie, Friday 19 at Lipscomb, Friday 26 at Brentwood Academy.

SEPTEMBER 5TH

Concerts Around Town

VENUES THROUGHOUT NASHVILLE

RYMAN AUDITORIUM: Monday 8, Kenny G; Tuesday 16, Myles Smith; Friday 19, Houndmouth; Wednesday 24, Toad The Wet Sprocket; Monday 29, Ole 60.  BRIDGESTONE ARENA:  Thursday 25-Sunday 28, Disney On Ice presents  Frozen & Encanto.  FIRSTBANK AMPHITHEATER: Friday 12, James Taylor; Monday 15, The Doobie Brothers; Sunday 21, Judas Priest & Alice Cooper.

BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9TH

Professional Sports

First Horizon Park, Nissan Stadium, Geodis Park

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL at First Horizon Park: Tuesday 9-Sunday 14 vs. Gwinnett Stripers (MILB.com/nashville); TENNESSEE TITANS FOOTBALL at Nissan Stadium:  Sunday 14 vs. Los Angeles Rams; Sunday 21 vs. Indianapolis Colts (TitansOnline.com);  NASHVILLE SOCCER CLUB at Geodis Park: Saturday 27 vs. Houston Dynamo FC (NashvilleSC.com).

SEPTEMBER 9TH

Nashville Symphony

SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER, DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

From classical to pop, the Nashville Symphony plays something for everyone in September. Tuesday 9: The Secret Sisters & Maggie Rose.  Friday 12:  Gamesymphonic with Eimear Noone.  Friday 19-Sunday 21:  New World Symphony with David Robertson.  Thursday 25: Rock 'N' Roll Remastered with Frankie Moreno. Friday 26: Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience.  Thursday, October 2-Friday 3: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. NashvilleSymphony.org

SEPTEMBER 27TH-28TH

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival

THE PARK AT HARLINSDALE, FRANKLIN

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival returns with a stellar lineup spanning genres from rock and pop, to country and blues. This years headliners include Kings of Leon (Saturday, September 27) and John Mayer (Sunday, September 28). Gates open daily at 11 a.m. PilgrimageFestival.com