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ble upon a legend in songwriting this month, Steve Cropper. An artist of words, he has graced the world with several of hits, including "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay” (Otis Redding), which resonates well with the "city between the lakes." His style is all in his own, and we are honored to share his 80-year legacy and story. From Interior design, Fashion, Photography, and the latest trends in travel, "Glamping," we covered quite a few bases with our first Style Issue! You may also find some places to chill, shop, and capture life this fall as the times slow down and fall weather sets in. I hope this issue finds you somewhere cozy, enjoying a cup of coffee and a few minutes to yourself!

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IT ALL STARTED WITH A STENCIL PROJECT. To learn

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the technique, Lillian Beretta commuted from New Jersey

detail, and talent beyond words! They strive to deliver

to The Finishing School in NYC. In time, her faux painting

white-glove service and a finished space that the

skills became a full-fledged business. However, there was

owner is proud of as a company.

a missing piece - marketing. That’s when she teamed up

Joe Beretta, Lillian’s late husband, who is at the

with her daughter, Gabby, and Design Muse became an

heart of the family business, passed away in 2016

online source of style ideas and inspiration. They now

from end-stage heart failure. Lillian shares that he

offer full-service home design and event planning.

always encouraged them to pursue the things they

While Lillian’s style tends to be “more is more,” Gabby feels that “less is better.” The combination is what makes

liked. In fact, it was his prompting that initially pushed her to turn her hobby into a business.

them a great pair. Backed by a solid crew, they can

Lillian knows it was a God thing that they moved

incorporate everything from vision and design to project

to Nashville in 2014. Shortly after, Joe needed a VAD

management, artistry, and carpentry. Lillian attributes

(Ventricular Assist Device) and Vanderbilt was the only

their success to always saying “yes” and then figuring it

hospital in the area that could do the surgery. While

out again and again.

Joe’s room was always filled with family and friends; they

This team has worked with some big names too!

became keenly aware of the isolation of others who trav-

Last year they partnered with Dillard’s for Jessica

eled for the procedure. Because patients are required to

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stay in the area for 4-6 weeks afterward, financial hard-

urally to their family, but they also enjoy working with

ship was also a genuine concern.

local homeowners to create a space they love. Gabby

The Joe Beretta Foundation is keeping his legacy

says, “I have some dream clients. One of them lives

alive by assisting families affected by heart failure. For

just over in Wright Farms.”

Nashville, the ultimate goal is to have dedicated housing

While some designers prefer to recreate the same

for VAD families, and they are extremely close to making

look, Design Muse Styling takes a unique and cli-

this dream come true! Gabby believes her dad, who was

ent-driven approach to each project. Gabby has a

always very generous, would be incredibly proud of their

knack for reading a person and getting to the core of

work. Learn more about their upcoming events, includ-

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VICC Cancer Patient

Care Center DOCTORS REMIND IT’S VITAL TO RETURN TO PREVENTIVE CARE, ESPECIALLY CANCER SCREENINGS ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

VANDERBILT-INGRAM CANCER CENTER (VICC) DOCTORS

health care system, and we hoped to see

FEAR THAT DRASTIC DECREASES IN THE USE OF RECOM-

a surge in health screenings sooner. We

MENDED CANCER SCREENING TESTS DURING THE COVID-

encourage everyone to get their screenings

19 PANDEMIC COULD MEAN SOME EARLY CANCERS HAVE

back on track. We know people are trying

GONE UNDETECTED. Before precarious health symptoms appear,

because we received more new cancer

screenings have the potential to detect precancerous lesions and

patients during March through April than

cancers in initial stages, when they might be most treatable.

any previous monthly records,” says Laura

Indeed, the risks are worrisome for developing one of the three most

Goff, MD, MSCI, executive medical director

common cancers, and those probabilities typically increase with age:

of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

• Nonprofit BreastCancer.org statistics project one in eight U.S.

(VICC) Cancer Patient Care Center, 2220

women (about 13%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the

Pierce Ave., in Nashville.

course of her lifetime. In 2021, an estimated 281,550 new cases of

Dr. Goff knows firsthand how important

invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in American

screenings are because she cares for those

women, along with 49,290 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast

who need active cancer treatments. She

cancer. • One in 16 people in America will be diagnosed with lung

specializes in gastrointestinal cancer with a

cancer in their lifetimes, according to LUNGevity Foundation

research focus on targeted drug development.

research. More than 235,000 people in the U.S. are expected to

One of her primary research interests is trans-

be diagnosed with lung cancer during 2021, with a new diagnosis

lating preclinical science into combination

every 2.2 minutes. • American Society of Clinical Oncology-related

therapies for liver, gallbladder and bile duct

data estimates 149,500 U.S. adults will be diagnosed with colorec-

cancers. Additionally, she directs medical care

tal cancer; this includes 104,270 cases of colon cancer (52,590

at the new VICC cancer clinic in Belle Meade.

men/51,680 women) and 45,230 cases of rectal cancer (26,930

The impact of the pandemic on overall

men/18,300 women).“People are beginning to re-engage with the

cancer deaths will not be clear for many years,

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+ t h e m o re yo u know + More people are in danger of dying from cancer due to a lack of screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical teams stress it’s vital to reinitiate regular screenings, especially colonoscopies, skin exams, and mammograms. Because some cancers grow slowly, the pandemic’s impact on overall cancer deaths won’t be clear for years.

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explains Eric Feuer, Ph.D., chief of the Statistical Research and

indicated diagnoses during January through April 2020,

Applications Branch in National Cancer Institute’s Division of

compared to typical years, for breast and cervical cancers

Cancer Control and Population Sciences. “This is a complicated

dropped by 94% and for colon cancer decreased 86%—even

story that will reveal itself slowly over time,” he says.

though COVID-19 restrictions provided an opportunity to at

“As we get a more complete picture of the pandemic’s impact on screening, then we can put the data in our models, and the models can estimate long-term outcomes from shorter-term data,” he adds.

least do home-based screening tests, such as the initial fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer. Dr. Goff says cancer patients are quite careful about all health aspects, and they understand the value of chemo-

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Goff

therapy. “So, the pandemic really had more effect on those

says an analysis by the Epic Health Research Network

people who don’t even know they have a problem yet.

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At the beginning of the pandemic, we thought it

Dr. Goff says she encourages anyone with a history of

might be over in a matter of weeks, so if a person had

cancer to get vaccinated to ward off COVID-19. “These

no symptoms, it probably was OK to delay screen-

vaccinations are safe and could be important, especially

ings for a month. Then, during last March, we got the

if you need additional chemotherapy.”

sense the pandemic would last much longer, and we

This medical oncologist reassures that health care

began to be concerned at the number of people not

professionals now know how to spot potential scan

scheduling cancer screenings,” she adds.

changes in mammograms due to recent vaccinations,

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force officials

and how to put those rare results into context.

recommend screening for four types of cancer—breast,

One change in colorectal screenings noted by Dr. Goff

colorectal, cervical and lung—among people of certain

is that Preventive Services Task Force officials lowered

ages and with certain risk factors.

the recommended age to begin when people are 45

After a year of changes brought about by COVID-19,

years old, instead of 50 years.

researchers are exploring ways to improve cancer screen-

“We help with all cancer needs, and are proud to be

ing during the current crisis and beyond. Dr. Goff says

leaders in cancer treatment for this region,” says Dr. Goff.

she and the VICC team learned much about what can-

VICC is one of 51 National Cancer Institute-designated

cer-related circumstances and treatment support worked

Comprehensive Cancer Centers, dedicated to an integrated

the best through telemedicine, with oral therapies being

and patient-focused approach. The center is the only one

a prime example. “Chemotherapy holidays (deliberate

in Tennessee that conducts research and cares for adults

breaks in using medications) are part of many cancer

and children with cancer. They provide care for 7,000-plus

treatment regimens, and depending on comfort levels,

new cancer patients – including more than 180,000 out-

we helped some of our patients schedule their chemo

patient visits – each year. To schedule appointments there,

holidays during the early part of the pandemic,” she adds.

call 615.258-6597 or visit MyHealthAtVanderbilt.com.

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WHERE WANDERLUST MEETS LEISURE

NESTLED AMID THE FOOTHILLS OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, LITTLE ARROW OUTDOOR RESORT SITS ON THE LITTLE RIVER IN TOWNSEND, TN, SURROUNDED BY MILES OF UNDEVELOPED ACREAGE REPLETE WITH HIKING TRAILS. “Our vision is to offer a beautiful place for friends and families to create lifelong memories year after year,” says Cassie Simpher, Director of Operations and Marketing for Little Arrow Outdoor Resort. Locals might remember the destination when it was Tremont Campground, which welcomed visitors for generations. Purchased at auction in 2017, major renovations took place before the resort opened in April 2018. Cassie’s parents,

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Brad and Carmen Simpher, co-own the resort with Cassie’s aunt and uncle, Kevin and Chelly Clayton. “We cater towards families and outdoor enthusiasts” says Cassie. “People who love nature and love the mountains get the most out of their stay.” The site offers RV sites, cabins, “glamping

tents,”

and

even

tiny

homes. Accommodations feature cozy touches, like wood-burning fireplaces and plush bedding. In addition to easy river access, the resort also features a new zero-entry pool with a hot tub and splash pad and a clubhouse offering on-site activities. The resort also has fun services like decor packages and “stock-the-fridge packages,” where the staff will decorate a room for a special occasion or get groceries so that visitors can enjoy their vacation. There will soon be a new event venue opening, “The Lookout,” that can seat up to 125 people, ideal for weddings, reunions, conferences, and retreats. To book, call 865-507-1937 or visit CampLittleArrow.com

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BACK STAGE

Steve Cropper

ARTICLE RICK ADAMS | PHOTOGRAPHY TRISTAN CUSICK

CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF A SONGWRITING LEGEND (STEVE CROPPER)

STEVE CROPPER (A LOVING HUSBAND AND

Blues Brothers in the late ’70s and his widely popular hit,

FATHER) SHARES A LIFETIME OF LEGACY IN

“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” with Otis Redding.

MUSIC. His early years in music started at age 14 when

Cropper’s career has a plethora of accolades, including

he got his first guitar and jumped in a band with friends

numerous roles in the music industry. Most notably he is

from high school called the Royal Spades. That path

the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T.,

initially led Cropper to his first charting album that hit

and the M.G.’s. They were known to back artists such as

number five on both the pop and R&B charts all the

Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Johnnie Tayler, and more. He

way through some of his accomplishments with the

has produced many of these records as well and recently

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ranked 39th on Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 great artists of all time.” Some of his hits include, “In The Midnight Hour” with Wilson Pickett, “Knock on Wood,” and of course, “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” with Otis Redding.

“I’m not; If you’re successful, then there is no reason to learn

Raised in the country near Dora Missouri and Memphis, TN,

anymore.” With the same notion, he describes his favorite song,

Steve Cropper developed a rich foundation of perspective and

favorite venue, favorite show as the one “he’s currently playing.”

gospel music. Referencing deep into his childhood, the days he

Living life in the moment and cherishing opportunities are just a

followed his father “learning on the job” on the farms in Missouri,

few things we can learn from Steve.

“I don’t know anyone else that ever plowed with a mule barefoot

You can find some of Cropper’s memorabilia in the Smithsonian,

when they were eight years old. If that didn’t teach you a thing

Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame as well as

or two about life, not much else could.”

the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

While Steve has an incredible list of notoriety both as a song-

Steve will be celebrating his 80th year gracing the world with his

writer and musician, the most impressive thing about him is his

humble presence at the Ryman Auditorium on September 7, 2021.

dedication to growing, evolving, and never taking a moment

Tickets are available for purchase at www.playitsteve.com

for granted. When asked why are you so successful, he says,

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Stylish Hotels to Experience Across the Country

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS FOR A GOOD TRIP IS WHERE YOU’RE GOING TO STAY. Sure, you can always go with a highly rated corporate hotel, and it would be fine. But do you just want it to be fine? Or do you, dear stylish traveler, want more from your hotel? Our contributors from across the country have rounded up the insider knowledge you need to ensure the next time you travel you can rest easy at some of the most stylish boutique hotels there are.

1. The Graduate Nashville L o c at i o n : N a s h v i l l e , T n S u b m i t t e d B y M a r i a D i n o i a , Fran kli n Li festyle The millennial pink interior design at The Graduate Nashville is screaming for you to come take a picture with your friends. There is so much of Nashville’s history to take in and so many amenities to enjoy. This hotel is definitely a tourist attraction, not just a place to stay.

2. The Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano L o c at i o n : S a n J u a n C a p i s t r a n o , C A S u b m i t t e d b y M i c h a e l G e r a r d , Lag u na N i g u el Li festyle “High

ceilings,

mission-style

grand

armoires,

chandeliers

The Graduate Nashville

4. No Vacancy L o c at i o n : K a n s a s C i t y, M O S u b m i t t e d b y A n g e l a B r o o c k e r d , J o h ns o n Co u nty & Leawo o d Li festyle

and thick corbel ceiling beams add a timeless authenticity

Another fantastic wedding venue, No Vacancy has a uniquely mod-

to our hacienda-style guest rooms, suites and luxury villas.”

ern and cozy atmosphere that will enchant guests. It is also a great

—The Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano

space to host a retreat or just take a trip on your own.

3. The Arrabelle at Vail Square

5. Amangani

L o c at i o n : Va i l , C O S u b m i t t e d b y J a h n a E i c h e l , Fo rt Co lli ns Li festyle

L o c at i o n : J a c k s o n H o l e , W Y S u b m i t t e d b y K i m b e r Pat t e r s o n , B o is e & M er i d ian Li festyle

You can never go wrong with a romantic ski resort. Your beautiful

“Evoking the pioneering spirit of the Old West in its redwood and sand-

lodging awaits you with in-room iPads, canopy beds, and ice skating

stone architecture, the all-season retreat invites guests to discover

at the square.

outdoor adventure and extraordinary natural beauty.” —Amangani

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

your heart pound to the beat of the

THE SHERRY'S RUN 5K RUN/WALK

THE EAST NASHVILLE BEER FESTIVAL

the delicious Indian Tacos, Buffalo

East Park 700 Woodland St, Nashville, TN

Burgers, Corn Soup, Roasted Corn, and

The Sherry's Run 5K Run/Walk

Visit the East Nashville Beer Festival

more. Great event for the entire family!

is to benefit Sherry's Hope which

where you can enjoy craft beers,

assists families in Wilson County

music, and friends. Tickets available

and surrounding communities who

at eastnashvillebeerfest.com/

623 West Main Street, Lebanon

are experiencing financial hardship

& Crafts; Food Vendors including

FALL COMMUNITY YARD SALE

LEADERSHIP WILSON DARE TO DINE

Your junk may be another person's trea-

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sure! Community fall yardsale happen-

Make your reservations and a few

ing at Charlie Daniels Park on Saturday,

days before the event date you'll be

Sept 25th. Rent a booth for only $20 and

FIRST RESPONDER ALPHA GAMES SHARE:

given the address of your host home

receive two parking spots as well.

along with a list of the other guests

due to a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Register now at www.sherrysrun.org. Event and chip-timed registrations are available.

who will be dining with you. It's a great

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First responders from Wilson, Macon,

while raising money for Leadership

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25 POOCH POOL PARTY Nashville Shores

Mark your calendars for Saturday,

ties will square off in competitions.

September 25th for the 4th Annual

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR SHARE:

the lazy river, Kowabunga Splash Pad,

Pooch Pool Party! Dog Swimming in the wave pool, doggy fetch area in K9 Cooling Station, and much more!

Cumberland University One

When tickets become available, each

sert tent, artisans, and vendors. Come

Cumberland Square Lebanon, TN 37087

ticket is valid for 1 dog and 1 human!

show your support for these heroes!

Join us for the inaugural Community

There’s something for everyone!

Health Fair presented by Cumberland

demonstrations, food trucks, a des-

University Rudy School of Nursing &

Health Professions. This FREE event

SOUTHERN SMOKE BBQ FESTIVAL 2021

services that drive good overall

Eastern Middle Tennessee Association

health. The health fair will also pro-

of REALTORS Community Involvement

Circle P Ranch- 563 Main Street,

vide learning opportunities for diabe-

Committee is hosting their 4th annual

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tes, blood pressure, safety, etc.

CASA De Moda Fashion show for

will host local community organizations and businesses that provide

Join the Mt. Juliet Breakfast Rotary Club for the Southern Smoke BBQ Festival on Saturday, September 18! Guests will enjoy live music, kids' activities, handmade crafts & artisan shopping, and all the Southern Smoke BBQ Festival has to offer!

Tucker Gap Event Center

(CASA) of Wilson County. This event

38TH ANNUAL WILCO POW WOW

money for a great cause! Contact April

Wilson County Expo Center 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN

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I started with Dylan back in 2017 and then was incredibly blessed

massive part of our lives today. Shoot, even her

with some amazing relationships that opened the door to work

maid of honor in our wedding was a friend she met

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

MOUNT JULIET

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Martha’s Vineyard

$429,900

$470,000

109.33%

Beckwith Crossing Ph2

$479,900

$510,000

106.27%

Forest Of Lebanon Ph 2C

$599,900

$660,000

110.02%

Bob Burton Resub Of Lot C

$740,000

100.00%

3.5

Murphy Prop

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$927,500

103.17%

3.5

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$1,080,000

110%

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