Community members bring modern living to Nashville

Long-time community members and activists Matthew Strader and Ross Stone have announced the completion of their first project in a series of ultra-modern, high-end-living homes in North Nashville. The homes feature a California-inspired contemporary design with a strong emphasis on being “green.”

The homes also offer an unobstructed view of downtown Nashville that includes East Nashville, Germantown and the Cumberland River.

“We wanted to bring something to Nashville that this area simply hasn’t seen,” explains Stone, the lead designer on the project. “The styling of these homes coupled with one of the most amazing full panoramic views of Nashville makes this project unparalleled in this region.”

Literally nestled in the hills of Fern Avenue, the new development features 3,200 to 4,000 square foot homes that take a “design forward” approach to residential building.

“We recognize that so many people, ourselves included, are taking environmental issues seriously and we worked to incorporate those principles into an eco-friendly or ‘green’ design,” says Strader. “One key design element is an amazing twenty foot by twenty-nine foot wall of glass, which allows natural light into the open-air floor plan and eliminates the need for most artificial lighting during daytime hours.”

The homes also incorporate enviro-friendly renewable building materials such as bamboo flooring, high efficiency appliances and lighting, and an optional solar package.

Partners in life as well as business, Strader and Stone are familiar faces within the Nashville GLBT community. Both have logged many volunteer hours with a number of non-profit organizations including Nashville Pride and the HRC Showdown. They see the Fern Avenue development as a natural extension of their desire to give something back to the community.

“We’re obviously in business to generate revenue,” explains Strader, “but as a builder, it is rewarding to revitalize an area that has such great potential but has been in need of new life and investment for some time. We’re already seeing the difference that our development has made for the members of the Fern Avenue community in terms of renewed interest and investment in the area.”

For more information on the Fern Avenue development, go to www.fernavenueview.com or contact John Andersen of Space Real Estate Services at 615-300-8694.

WhistlePig + Alfa Romeo F1

SHOREHAM, VT (September 13, 2023) — WhistlePig Whiskey, the leaders in independent craft whiskey, and Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake are waving the checkered flag on a legend-worthy release that’s taking whiskey to G-Force levels. The Limited Edition PiggyBack Legends Series: Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Barrel is a high Rye Whiskey selected by the Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake drivers, with barrels trialed in their wind tunnel to ensure a thrilling taste in every sip.

The third iteration in WhistlePig’s Single Barrel PiggyBack Legends Series, the Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Barrel is bottled at 96.77 proof, a nod to Valtteri Bottas’ racing number, 77, and the precision of racing. Inspired by Zhou Guanyu, the first Chinese F1 driver, this Rye Whiskey is finished with lychee and oolong tea. Herbal and floral notes of the oolong tea complement the herbaceous notes of WhistlePig’s signature PiggyBack 100% Rye, rounded out with a juicy tropical fruit finish and a touch of spice.

Keep readingShow less
by Spectrum Medical Care Center

Nurse Practitioner Ari Kravitz

When I started medical transition at 20 years old, it was very difficult to get the care I needed for hormone replacement therapy because there are very few providers trained in starting hormones for trans people, even though it’s very similar to the hormones that we prescribe to women in menopause or cisgender men with low testosterone.

I hope more providers get trained in LGBTQ+ healthcare, so they can support patients along their individual gender journey, and provide the info needed to make informed decisions about their body. I’ve personally seen my trans patients find hope and experience a better quality of life through hormone replacement therapy.

Keep readingShow less

Descanso Resort swimming pool and lounge area

Descanso Resort, Palm Springs' premier destination for gay men, just received Tripadvisor's highest honor, a Travelers' Choice "Best of the Best" award for 2023. Based on guests' reviews and ratings, fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor's 8 million listings around the world receive the coveted "Best of the Best" designation. Descanso ranked 12th in the top 25 small inns and hotels category in the United States. Quite an accomplishment!

Open less than two years, Descanso Resort offers gay men a relaxing and luxurious boutique hotel experience just minutes away from Palm Springs' buzziest restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping. Descanso has quickly established itself as a top destination for sophisticated gay travelers, earning hundreds of 5-star guest reviews and consistently ranking in Trapadvisor's top positions alongside brother properties Santiago Resort and Twin Palms Resort.

Keep readingShow less