Nashville (eBook)

This book reminds me, in the sweetest way possible, that I probably should have never left Nashville. CHRIS THILEIntroduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Jon Meacham.A dynamic, experiential, and intimate portrait that explores the many sides of the legendary Southern city and country music capital, from award-winning writers Ann Patchett, Jon Meacham, and acclaimed photographer Heidi Ross.Nashville is a creative collaboration that awakens the senses, providing a virtual immersion in this unique American city hailed as the Athens of the South. Patchett, Ross, and Meacham in his introduction, at once capture both the citys iconic historical sideits deep, rich Southern roots, from its food and festivals to its famous venues, recording studios, and styleand its edgier, highly vibrant creative side, which has made it a modern cultural mecca increasingly populated by established and upcoming artists in art, film, and music.Nashville celebrates Nashvillians beloved locales and events, both established and new, that are the heart of the citys character including:Bobbies Dairy DipBroadwayCumberland RiverBuchanan Arts DistrictBoltons Chicken and FishDinosEast Nashville Tomato Arts FestivalGermantownThe GulchGrand Ole OpryPie Town (SoBro)Pride FestivalPrinces Hot ChickenSchermerhorn Symphony CenterStanley Cup PlayoffsTennessee Performing Arts CenterTennessee State FairThird Man RecordsWXNA Independent RadioHere, too, are engaging vignettes spotlighting the diverse talent that makes the Tennessee city a significant cultural incubator and influencer, including singer-songwriters Marty Stuart, Gillian Welsh, and Dave Rawlings; film director Harmony Korine, textile designer Andra Eggleston, country music fashion designer to the stars Manuel, chef Margot McCormack, acclaimed pastry chef Lisa Donovan, and model and musician Karen Elson.Blending exceptional narrative, evocative photographyincluding 175 black-and-white and color photographsand a bold graphic design, Nashville is an intimate, textured panorama that brilliantly illuminates one of Americas most remarkable treasures.