{"product_id":"nashville-scenes-from-the-new-american-south-9780062821447","title":"Nashville: Scenes from the New American South","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book reminds me, in the sweetest way possible, that I probably should have never left Nashville.\" -- Chris Thile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Jon Meacham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNashville\u003c\/em\u003e 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 city's iconic historical side--its deep, rich Southern roots, from its food and festivals to its famous venues, recording studios, and style--and 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNashville\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates Nashvillians' beloved locales and events, both established and new, that are the heart of the city's character including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eBobbie's Dairy DipBuchanan Arts DistrictBolton's Chicken and FishEast Nashville Tomato Arts FestivalGermantownThe GulchGrand Ole OpryPie Town (SoBro)Pride FestivalPrince's Hot ChickenSchermerhorn Symphony CenterStanley Cup PlayoffsTennessee Performing Arts CenterTennessee State FairThird Man Records\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, 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 Welch, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending exceptional narrative, evocative photography--including 175 black-and-white and color photographs--and a bold graphic design, \u003cem\u003eNashville\u003c\/em\u003e is an intimate, textured panorama that brilliantly illuminates one of America's most remarkable treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoss, Heidi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHEIDI ROSS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis a creative director and photographer whose work has been featured in group shows alongside William Klein, Richard Avedon, and Vivian Maier, as well as on album covers, book jackets, and in branding campaigns. 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