4 hours Ago By Ashley Brantley
The patio at Turkey and the Wolf Every time spring cleaning hits, I find a beloved but bedraggled item I know I’ll never get around to fixing myself. Whether it’s a busted zipper in your softest pair of pants or a hole in your favorite chunky sweater, Kim can set it right at her White Bridge shop. Kim is a no-nonsense gal — she wouldn’t even tell me her last name when I wrote about her back in 2019 , which is icon behavior à la Oprah or Beyoncé.
That boss vibe also means she can fix anything, taking up the straps on a bathing suit or tailoring that shapeless bridesmaid’s dress into something you’ll look hot enough in to piss off the bride. But there’s also a little-known service I’ve used Kim for over the years, and it’s the tough-love toss. When I brought in my favorite duster for the fourth time in 10 years to get it repaired because I’d worn yet another hole in it, Kim simply said, “No.
Not this time.” And we threw it away together. My husband had been telling me to get rid of it for years; it took Kim four words.
Go there 338 White Bridge Pike The stand I saw at Thistle Farms let people pay by QR code, which I sincerely hope Nashville proves worthy of. There’s a new flower stand in town, and its roots run deep. At BLOOM , which stands for Building Life Opportunities and Options for Mothers, the mission is to provide a pathway to homeownership for pregnant and postpartum mothers experiencing homelessness.
Dr. Rolanda Lister unveiled the new initiative just last month, so I must’ve seen one of the very first bloom stands on Valentine’s Day at Thistle Farms (a partnership that makes beautiful sense). Here’s how it works: As of Valentine’s Day , they’d already raised $20,000 to support the mission, and they’d love some help keeping the ball rolling if you want to donate or volunteer .
Nothing bums me out more than when chefs make their own ketchup. (You can’t improve upon Heinz, and we don’t need you to try.) So the fact that Turkey and the Wolf masters even condiments — their sweet-and-spicy mustard is piquant and perfect on their bologna sandwich — says it all.
The sandwich that launched a thousand lists (and the drink that may launch a couple more) When most restaurants open, I wait a while before going. For Mason Hereford? There’s nothing to worry about, for a couple reasons: To start, they’re keeping it simple: The menu has three sandwiches, including the famous Collard Melt , which may be better than I remember, if that’s possible. The one cocktail they’re starting with — a Frozen French 75 — is just the kind of apeshit brilliance you’d expect from a NOLA export, and a perfect thing to sip outside this spring.
They’ve also got a solid beer roster and a handful of sides that I’d wager will battle their mains for dominance if the shredded cabbage salad — dressed with coconut, pork cracklin’ and a bunch of other umami bombs — is any indication. One bathroom is tricked out in turkeys (Hereford’s late father would call out rambunctious kids with that affectionate nickname) and the other is wolf-themed. At the end of a long shift, Hereford and crew used to howl when the last plates left the kitchen.
Go there 800 Meridian St. There’s a lot to love about St. Luke’s Community House , and I don’t just say that because my mind and job were saved by their magical, multicultural preschool after months without child care.
SLCH does all kinds of things for the community, including: If you’d like to give some help to the Community House, those last two options are about as simple as service gets. I’ve done mobile meal delivery (with my then 3-month-old), and it couldn’t have been easier thanks to the friendly staff and clearly mapped-out routes, all of which can be tackled in less than an hour. At the moment, SLCH is in dire need of volunteers, so get started here .
Fun fact: Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms, got a lot of her do-good spirit from her mother, Anne, who led St. Luke’s for 25 years. If you don’t know Stevens’ fascinating story, read it here .
Go there 5601 New York Ave. The Scene has spilled a decent amount of ink on Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary , but real talk? It’s never going to be enough. Ever since I saw OFSDS years ago in the “dogumentary” Seniors at the Belcourt, I bring it up weekly, and I’m shocked at all the hardcore dog lovers who don’t know this Mt.
Juliet haven exists. If you are one such person, Kelsey Beyeler explains it thusly : The “Forever Foster Home” cares for hard-to-adopt senior dogs who may have high medical expenses or disabilities that other shelters cannot support. There are myriad ways to engage with OFSDS, including donating, fostering, playing their adorable Old Friends Dog Game and checking out their Instagram , which is a jackpot of adorable canine content.
Yes to all of this. With the amount of time I spend on their Instagram , it’s shocking my phone has not combusted. Since 2012, they’ve helped more than 1,500 dogs, giving them high-quality food, vet care, physical therapy, space to run, walks outside, and, most crucially, the chance to live out their days happy and loved .
Another great stat: More than 400 senior dogs have been adopted from OFSDS, and they’re always looking for more “ Geezer Guardians ” to join that club. Take a tour of the sanctuary for just $10, get tickets for the 2025 Geezer Gala here , or go do yoga with all the good old boys and girls. Go there 765 Nonaville Road, Mt.
Juliet.
