TS: I প্রণয় living in Midtown. In 10 minutes, I can walk to Hillsboro Village through the Vanderbilt campus, past the gorgeous old stone buildings and churches. I প্রণয় being so close to Green Hills and the Gulch and Broadway. Everything is two মিনিট away.
NL: What’s your পছন্দ thing about owning and having your own place?
TS: My পছন্দ thing is getting to have my বন্ধু over and cook for them. Hanging out with বন্ধু at প্রথমপাতা always turns into some পিয়ানো sing-along, so I have all kinds of percussion instruments and guitars lying around. Also, living in an apartment motivates আপনি to get out and get things done during the day. Something about living up in the sky, being able to see the whole city going about its day, makes আপনি want to get up early and go accomplish things.
NL: If আপনি had a দিন to be anonymous in সঙ্গীত City, what would আপনি do and where would আপনি go?
TS: I’d just probably do the same things I usually do. It would be so depressing to think I couldn’t go certain places because people know who I am now. I প্রণয় going to the shops in Franklin and walking around the adorable areas in East Nashville (my fiddle player Caitlin’s neighborhood) and walking to স্টারবাক্স্ in the morning. I প্রণয় concerts at the Ryman, I like going to Target. These are all places where there are always lots of people around, but that’s just kind of where I like going. It’s not that big of a deal, really.
NL: Your শীর্ষ choices for a great meal in the city and what আপনি order?
TS: Fido in Hillsboro Village—I like it for its atmosphere and energy. Everybody’s always hanging out there, having lattes in mugs with cute little swirl designs on top. My বন্ধু and I like it because it’s open late. Capitol Grille in the Hermitage Hotel—I took my parents there for Mother’s দিন this year, and it had this old school, back-in-time vibe to it. Sometimes I think every restaurant is trying to out-hip the others—this one is really classic, and my brother and I were geeking out about the history of the Hermitage Hotel. Tokyo in Green Hills—This place has a deck to sit outside and hibachi tables inside. The waiters and waitresses are so sweet and friendly.
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NL: Do আপনি have any পছন্দ shops in অথবা around Nashville? If so, any tips for great finds?
TS: I have so many পছন্দ shops here. I প্রণয় Gilchrist and Gilchrist, this family owned ভান্দার in Berry Hill. I bought a lot of cute decorations and furniture for my apartment there. For the girls who like shabby chic, go there. I really like the পাহাড় Center area with Anthropologie and H.Audrey. আগুন একপ্রকার গায়ক পক্ষী and Pangaea in Hillsboro Village are so cute too. Fanny’s House of সঙ্গীত in East Nashville has instruments, lessons, sweet ladies who work there and awesome vintage clothes, shoes, and accessories (across the রাস্তা is Pied Piper, get some ice cream there).
NL: In five words অথবা less, can আপনি give us a few adjectives that describe your personality?
TS: Curious. Excitable. History-obsessed. Hopelessly, blindly romantic.
NL: What do আপনি consider to be the best places to take out of town visitors coming to Nashville for the first time?
TS: If you’re dealing with foodies, take them to City House in Germantown. If your guests like barbecue and a laid-back, front porch vibe, South রাস্তা is great. 12South is a really cool area; places like Burger Up and then Frothy Monkey is পরবর্তি door for coffee. At least drive down Broadway and প্রদর্শনী them the honkytonks. Go to Pancake Pantry for breakfast. I like to drive down সঙ্গীত Row and প্রদর্শনী out of town guests how quaint and laid back our সঙ্গীত industry has stayed, with major record and publishing companies in cute little houses. Also, the Belle Meade Plantation is awesome and it’s one of the first places I went when I first came here. I’m obsessed with the history of this town. I seriously park my car and read those historical marker signs when I see them.
NL: If আপনি had to leave প্রথমপাতা with only three items, what would they be?
TS: My contact lenses. My phone. A sharpie.
NL: Who are your ultimate idols living in সঙ্গীত City, and do আপনি ever get time to see them?
TS: I think my পছন্দ person in Nashville is Faith Hill. She’s been my idol since I saw her on both VH1 and CMT when I was about 10. I loved how she was taking country সঙ্গীত to bigger audiences, and her grace in the spotlight. Since I put out my first album, Faith has been a welcoming and warm presence in my life, time after time. She sends ফুলেরডালি on my birthday and sent me বিস্কুট when I got sick.
Another one of my পছন্দ people is Kenny Chesney. He’s so supportive, and always makes sure I know he’s in my corner. He sends little notes of encouragement, and I know I can ask him for উপদেশ any time. These are two people who had always been my নায়ক for their career accomplishments, and when I met them, they became my নায়ক for their characters.
NL: Tell us about the single most intriguing element in your live show.
TS: My পছন্দ thing about this প্রদর্শনী is that the stage and the mood are always constantly changing in front of you. People have compared it to a Broadway play, and I’ll take that comparison any day. I প্রণয় the drama of visual storytelling and the element of surprise that আপনি can incorporate into a show. We spent half a বছর planning each moment that occurs on that stage, and the result is a প্রদর্শনী I’m really excited to play every night. Mostly, I’m happy that this প্রদর্শনী has become an extension of my imagination. Sparkles and all.
