Winners announced in 2009 Toast of Music City readers' choice awards

KNIGHT STIVENDER

There is something about a poll that really presses people’s buttons.

Readers voted 215,000 times in the 2nd Annual Toast of Music City contest at www.toastofmusiccity.com. This year, we encouraged online voters to add comments when they cast their ballots, and they had more than 10,800 bits of praise to share.

“Look, did your school host a presidential debate? I didn’t think so,” posted someone who thought Belmont should win Best College or University.

Readers could vote in up to 109 categories. “Food and Drink” was the most popular, followed by “People and Places.”

“Superlatives” was a new category this year, added at the last minute when several of us who were not nominated for . . . anything, really . . . in high school decided it would be a good idea to do this sort of thing in the adult world. We were shocked (shocked!) when Alan Jackson won for Most Successful and Best Dressed AND took third in Most Attractive.

But you didn’t have to be famous to take home a plaque. The majority of winners are hometown businesses and people.

Nashville does love Nashville, and to that — we toast.

Entertainment

Best Art Gallery 1. Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway Nashville, 37203 615-244-3340 2. The Arts Company 215 Fifth Ave. N. Nashville, 37219 615-254-2040 3. Art & Invention Gallery 116 Woodland St. Nashville, 37206 615-226-2070 Best Dance Club 1. Play Dance Bar 1519 Church St., Nashville, 37203 615-322-9627 2. Decades 207 Broadway Nashville, 37203 615-254-7420 3. B.B. King’s Blues Bar 152 Second Ave. Nashville, 37201 615-256-2727 Best Festival 1. CMA Music Festival 2. A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland 3. East Nashville Tomato Festival Best Golf Course 1. Vanderbilt Legends Club 1500 Legends Club Lane Franklin, 37069 615-791-8100 2. Hermitage Golf Course 3939 Old Hickory Blvd. Old Hickory, 37138 615-847-4001 3. Governors Club 9671 Concord Road Brentwood, 37027 615-776-2323 Best Honky-Tonk 1. Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 422 Broadway Nashville, 37203 615-726-0463 2. Robert’s Western World 416 Broadway Nashville, 37203 615-244-9552 3. The Stage on Broadway 412 Broadway Nashville, 37203 615-726-0504 Best Local Actor/Actress 1. Martha Wilkinson 2. Dietz Osborne 3. Adam Burnett Best Local Band 1. Starlume 2. Baby Blues & The No Attitude Band 3. Randy Moore and the Fabulous Suedes Best Music Venue 1. Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Ave. N. Nashville, 37219 615-889-3060 2. 3rd & Lindsley 813 Third Ave. Nashville, 37210 615-259-1597 3. Grand Ole Opry House 2802 Opryland Drive Nashville, 37214 615-871-6779 Best Park 1. Centennial Park 2. Edwin Warner Park 3. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Best Place to See a Play 1. Tennessee Performing Arts Center 505 Deaderick St. Nashville, 37219 615-255-8722 2. Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 Hwy. 100 Nashville, 37221 615-646-9977 3. Vanderbilt University Theatre — Neely Auditorium Department of Theatre, 2301 Vanderbilt Place VU Station B1 Nashville, 37235 615-322-2927 Best Place to Take the Kids 1. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Road Nashville, 37211 615-833-1534 2. Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville, 37203 615-862-5160 3. A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland 2810 Opryland Drive Nashville, 37215 615-251-8737 Best Radio DJ 1. Gerry House, WSIX 98 2. Kenny Smoov, WQQK 3. Joe Elvis, 105.9 The Rock

People and Places

Best Apartment Complex 1. Avondale at Kennesaw Farms 1060 Kennesaw Blvd. Gallatin, 37066 1-866-396-8063 2. Preserve at Brentwood 370 Oakley Drive Nashville, 37211 615-837-1911 3. Bristol Park at Governor’s Square 135 Westfield Ct. Clarksville, 37040 931-551-4755 Best Auction Company 1. Coldwell Banker Barnes Auction Division 1980 Old Fort Pkwy. Murfreesboro, 37219 615-893-3246 2. Jim Stevens Realty & Auction 3937 Gallatin Pike Nashville, 37216 615-228-2541 3. Clive Anderson Auctions 2010 Eighth Ave. S. Nashville, 37204 615-297-8377 Best Auctioneer 1. Ralph McKee, Coldwell Banker Barnes Auction Division 1980 Old Fort Pkwy. Murfreesboro, 37219 615-893-3246 2. Tim Brewer, Crye-Leike 383 Johnny Cash Blvd. Hendersonville, 37075 615-424-9711 3. Carl Montgomery Comas Montgomery Realty and Auction 817 S Church St., Suite A Murfreesboro, 37130 615-895-0078 Best Blog 1. Nashvillest.com 2. CoolPeopleCare.org 3. Ashley’s Bride Guide Best College or University 1. Vanderbilt University 2. Lipscomb University 3. Nashville State Community College Best Hotel 1. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2810 Opryland Drive Nashville, 37215 615-251-8737 2. Hermitage Hotel 231 Sixth Ave. N. Nashville, 37219 615-244-3121 3. Hutton Hotel 1808 West End Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-340-9333 Best Local Artist (Visual) 1. Valerie Harrell 2. John Cannon 3. Jeff Bertrand Best Local Celebrity 1. Alan Jackson 2. Vince Gill 3. Al Gore Best Local Pro Athlete 1. Kyle Vanden Bosch Tennessee Titans 2. Keith Bulluck Tennessee Titans 3. Cortland Finnegan Tennessee Titans Best Local TV Anchor 1. Demetria Kalodimos WSMV-Channel 4 2. Stacy Case Fox 17 News 3. Steve Hayslip NewsChannel 5 Best Neighborhood for Families 1. Franklin 2. Donelson/Hermitage 3. East Nashville Best Place to Get Married 1. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2810 Opryland Drive, Nashville, 37215 615-251-8737 2. Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville, 37205 615-353-6964 3. Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Road Nashville, 37205 615-356-0501 Best Place to People Watch 1. Downtown on Broadway 2. Nashville Airport 3. Opry Mills Best Place to See a Live Game 1. LP Field 2. Sommet Center 3. Fairgrounds Sports Arena Best Place to Sing Karaoke 1. Lonnie’s Western Room 208 Printers Alley Nashville, 37201 615-251-1122 2. Graham Central Station 128 Second Ave. N. Nashville, 37201 615-251-9593 3. Cafe Coco 210 Louise Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-321-2626 Best Place to Take Your Dog 1. Camp Bow Wow 470 Craighead St. Nashville, 37204 615-385-2275 2. A Bark Above 1313 McGavock Pike Nashville, 37216 615-258-1600 3. Goodlettsville Animal Hospital 603 S. Main St. Goodlettsville, 37072 615-859-1277 Best Real Estate Agent 1. Barry Flowers, Caldwell Banker, Snow & Wall 1980 Old Fort Pkwy. Murfreesboro, 37129 615-893-1130 2. Josh Anderson Keller Williams 30 Burton Hills Blvd. Suite 175 Nashville, 37215 615-425-3600 3. Corbi Parker Keller Williams 9175 Carothers Pkwy. Suite 110 Franklin, 37067 615-778-1818 Best Real Estate Company 1. Coldwell Banker Barnes Snow & Wall 1980 Old Fort Pkwy. Murfreesboro, 37129 615-893-1130 2. Crye-Leike Realtors 5111 Maryland Way, Suite 300, Brentwood, 37027 615-754-8999 3. Coldwell Banker Lakeside 530 W. Main St. Hendersonville, 37075 615-824-5920 Best School 1. Dan Mills Elementary 2. Hume-Fogg 3. David Lipscomb Campus School Best Sports Reporter 1. Rudy Kalis, WSMV 2. Hope Hines, WTVF 3. Dawn Davenport, WKRN Best Weatherperson 1. Lelan Statom, WTVF 2. Craig Edwards, Fox 17 News 3. Lisa Patton, WKRN Best View of the City 1. Love Circle 2. Downtown Pedestrian Bridge 3. Nashville City Club 201 4th Ave. N, 20th Floor Nashville, 37219 615-748-9034 Party of the Year 1. Artrageous 2. Iroquois Steeplechase 3. New Year’s Eve at Gaylord Opryland

Food and Drink

Best Bakery 1. Cupcake Collection 1213 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville, 37208 615-224-2900 2. Homestyle Bakery 2709 Murfreesboro Road Antioch, 37013 615-367-2355 2. Sweet 16th Bakery 311 N. 16th St. Nashville, 37206 615-226-8367 Best Barbecue 1. Bar-B-Cutie Multiple locations 2. Jack’s BBQ 416 Broadway Nashville, 37203 615-254-5715 3. Famous Dave’s Multiple locations Best Breakfast 1. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Multiple locations 2. Pancake Pantry 1796 21st Ave. S. Nashville, 37212 615-383-9333 3. Loveless Cafe 8400 Hwy. 100 Nashville, 37221 615-673-4916 Best Buffet 1. Golden Corral Multiple locations 2. Daily Dish 2205 Hillsboro Road Franklin, 37069 615-791-1255 3. Koi Restaurant 4803 Old Hickory Blvd. Hermitage, 37076 615-883-0810 Best Burger 1. Steak-Out 2260 Lebanon Road Nashville, 37214 615-399-9400 2. Five Guys Multiple locations 3. Daily Dish 2205 Hillsboro Road Franklin, 37069 615-791-1255 Best Chinese 1. China Buffet 158 Belvedere Drive N. Gallatin, 37066 615-206-0001 2. Fulin’s Asian Cuisine 782 Old Hickory Blvd. Suite 115 Brentwood, 37027 615-377-9788 3. PF Chang’s China Bistro 2525 West End Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-329-8901 Best Coffee Shop 1. Bongo Java 2007 Belmont Blvd. Nashville, 37212 615-385-5282 2. Starbucks Multiple Locations 3. Fido 1812 21st Ave S. Nashville, 37212 615-777-3436 Best Fusion 1. PM 2017 Belmont Blvd. Nashville, 37212 615-297-2070 2. Wild Ginger 101 Market Exchange Ct. Franklin, 37067 615-778-0081 3. Park Cafe 4403 Murphy Road Nashville, 37209 615-383-4409 Best Greek/ Middle Eastern 1. Kalamatas 3764 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, 37215 615-383-8700 2. Anatolia Turkish Restaurant 48 White Bridge Road Nashville, 37205 615-356-1556 3. Athens Family Restaurant 2526 Franklin Pike Nashville, 37204 615-383-2848 Best Hibachi 1. Kobe Steaks 210 25th Ave N. Nashville, 37203 615-823-5532 2. Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi 908 Conference Drive Goodlettsville, 37072 615-851-4004 3. Goten 1719 West End Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-321-4537 Best Ice Cream 1. Nucci’s Italian Ice & Gelato 2000 Meridian Blvd. Franklin, 37067 615-657-6187 2. Pied Piper Creamery 114 S. 11th St. Nashville, 37206 615-227-4114 3. Ben & Jerry’s 416 21st Ave. S. Nashville, 37203 615-321-2478 Best Indian 1. Sitar 116 21st Ave. N. Nashville, 37203 615-321-8889 2. Shalimar 3711 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, 37215 615-269-8577 3. Woodland Vegetarian 3415 West End Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-463-3005 Best Italian 1. Maggiano’s Little Italy 3106 West End Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-514-0270 2. Carrabba’s Italian Grill Multiple locations 3. Amerigo Restaurant 1920 West End Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-320-1740 Best Japanese 1. Kobe Steaks 210 25th Ave. N. Nashville, 37203 615-823-5532 2. Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi 1638 Westgate Circle Brentwood, 37027 615-377-7977 3. Goten 719 West End Ave., Nashville, 37203 615-321-4537 Best Lunch 1. Boswell’s Harley-Davidson Grill 401 Fesslers Lane Nashville, 37210 615-242-6067 2. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cafe 1176 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, 37066 615-230-1002 3. Bar-B-Cutie Multiple locations Best Meat- and-Three 1. Daily Dish 2205 Hillsboro Road Franklin, 37069 615-791-1255 2. Copper Kettle 94 Peabody St. Nashville, 37210 615-742-5545 3. Arnold’s Country Kitchen 605 Eighth Ave. S. Nashville, 37203 615-256-4455 Best Mexican 1. Cinco De Mayo 358 White Bridge Pike Nashville, 37209 615-353-8585 2. La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 3668 Bell Road Nashville, 37214 615-902-6060 3. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill Multiple locations Best Pizza 1. Jet’s Pizza 654 Concord Road Brentwood, 37027 615-595-8883 2. Nashville Pizza Co. 2176 Hillsboro Road Nashville, 37069 615-591-7050 3. Mafiaozas 2400 12th Ave. S. Nashville, 37204 615-269-4646 Best Restaurant (overall) 1. Bar-B-Cutie Multiple locations 2. Fulin’s Asian Cuisine 782 Old Hickory Blvd. Suite 115 Brentwood, 37027 615-377-9788 3. Stoney River Legendary Steaks 3015 West End Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-340-9550 Best Sports Bar 1. Sam’s Place Sports Bar & Grill 1803 21st Ave. S. Nashville, 37212 615-383-3601 2. Crows Nest 2221 Bandywood Drive Nashville, 37215 615-783-0720 3. Sportsman’s Grille 1601 21st Ave. S. Nashville, 37212 615-320-1633 Best Steak 1. Stoney River Legendary Steaks 3015 West End Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-340-9550 2. Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2100 West End Ave., Nashville, 37203 615-320-0163 3. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 2525 West End Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-342-0131 Best Sushi 1. Miyako Japanese Restaurant 4932 Thoroughbred Lane Brentwood, 37027 615-373-5911 2. Fulin’s Asian Cuisine 782 Old Hickory Blvd. Suite 115 Brentwood, 37027 615-377-9788 3. Sushi O Sushi 6023 Nolensville Pike Nashville, 37211 615-331-7655 Best Tex-Mex 1. San Antonio Taco Company 416 21st Ave S. Nashville, 37203 615-327-4322 2. Blue Coast Burrito Multiple locations 3. Baja Burrito 722 Thompson Lane Nashville, 37204 615-383-2252 Best Thai 1. Royal Thai Multiple locations 2. Thai Smile 7323 Independence Square, Franklin, 37064 615-599-1338 3. Jasmine Restaurant 8105 Moores Lane, Suite 1500, Brentwood, 37027 615-661-0169 Friendliest Family Dining 1. Pied Piper Eatery 1601 Riverside Drive Nashville, 37216 615-228-2795 2. Daily Dish 2205 Hillsboro Road Franklin, 37069 615-791-1255 3. Bar-B-Cutie Multiple locations

Retail and Personal Services

Best Antique Shop 1. Antiques at the Factory 230 Franklin Road Franklin, 37064 615-591-4612 2. Gaslamp Antique & Decorating Mall 100 Powell Place Nashville, 37204 615-297-2224 3. Now and Then Antiques 3381 Southall Road Franklin, 37064 615-591-2423 Best Automotive Service Department 1. Alexander Automall 1505 N.W. Broad St. Murfreesboro, 37130 615-893-6600 2. Action Nissan 307 Thompson Lane Nashville, 37211 615-349-3825 3. Darryl Waltrip Honda-Volvo 1450 Murfreesboro Rd. Franklin, 37067 615-791-1107 Best Baby/ Kids’ Clothes 1. Little Cottage 230 Franklin Road Franklin, 37064 615-794-1405 2. Children’s Place 471 Opry Mills Drive Nashville, 37214 615-646-9512 3. Smarty Pants 1601 Riverside Drive Nashville, 37216 615-262-0708 Best Carpet Cleaning Service 1. COIT Multiple locations 2. Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner Multiple locations 3. Oreck Multiple locations 3. TNT Chem-Dry Multiple locations Best Consignment/Vintage Shopping 1. Hip Zipper Vintage 1008 Forrest Ave. Nashville, 37206 615-228-1942 2. Curiosity Consignment 110-A Frey St. Ashland City, 37015 615-792-9214 3. Finders Keepers 778 Rivergate Pkwy. Goodlettsville, 37027 615-851-5915 Best Eyewear 1. Specs Optical 214 25th Ave. N. Nashville, 37203 615-329-3959 2. LENSCRAFTERS 318 Opry Mills Drive Nashville, 37214 888-325-5217 3. Brentwood Eye Clinic 5554 Franklin Pike Nashville, 37220 615-373-4747 Best Florist 1. A Village of Flowers 1712 21st Ave. S. Nashville, 37212 615-369-3030 2. Granny’s Flower Shop 2911 12th Ave. S. Nashville, 37204 615-297-3776 3. Custom Baskets and Bouquets 1532 Stone Hill Road Mt. Juliet, 37122 615-773-6031 Best Franchise New Car Dealer 1. Alexander Automall 1505 N.W. Broad St. Murfreesboro, 37130 615-893-6600 2. Action Nissan 307 Thompson Lane Nashville, 37211 615-349-3825 3. BMW — Mini of Nashville 4040 Armory Oaks Drive Nashville, 37204 615-850-4040 Best Grocery Store 1. Publix Multiple locations 2. Kroger Multiple locations 3. The Fresh Market 235 Franklin Road Brentwood, 37027 615-373-9402 Best Gym 1. Brentwood YMCA 5101 Maryland Farms Way, Brentwood, 37027 615-373-2900 2. Marathon Fitness 1310 Clinton Ave. Nashville, 37203 615-341-0585 3. Curves for Women 4004 Hillsboro Pike Suite 175R Nashville, 37215 615-269-9992 Best Hair Salon 1. Trendz 2176 Hillsboro Road Franklin, 37069 615-790-0545 2. Bishop’s Salon & Day Spa 35 Belle Forest Circle Nashville, 37221 615-646-2722 3. Shay’s Studio 606 W. Iris Drive Nashville, 37204 615-460-9777 Best Home Furnishings 1. Ashley Furniture HomeStore 2160 Gallatin Pike N. Madison, 37115 615-855-3339 2. American Signature Furniture 2130 Gallatin Pike N. Madison, 37115 615-859-2006 3. Antiques at the Factory 230 Franklin Road Franklin, 37064 615-591-4612 Best Home Improvement Store 1. Lowe’s Multiple locations 2. The Home Depot Multiple locations 3. Selection Center 2960 Sidco Drive Nashville, 37204 615-726-3755 Best Jewelry Store 1. Elizabeth Gregory Fine Jewelry 214 Ward Circle Brentwood, 37027 615-370-5565 2. Jerry Lindsey Custom Jewelry 5008 Thoroughbred Lane Brentwood, 37027 615-373-2902 3. Brentwood Jewelers 7012 Church St. E. Brentwood, 37027 615-373-5959 Best Mall/ Shopping District 1. The Mall at Green Hills 2126 Abbott Martin Road Nashville, 37215 615-298-5478 2. CoolSprings Galleria 1800 Galleria Blvd. Franklin, 37067 615-771-2128 3. Opry Mills 433 Opry Mills Drive Nashville, 37214 615-514-1000 Best Men’s Clothier 1. Jos. A. Bank Clothiers 2120 Abbott Martin Road Nashville, 37215 615-297-9797 2. Levy’s 3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 36, Nashville, 37215 615-383-2800 3. Bachrach 2126 Abbott Martin Road, #157, Nashville, 37215 615-292-4916 Best Motorcycle Dealership 1. Boswell’s Harley Davidson 401 Fesslers Lane Nashville, 37210 615-242-6067 2. Bost Harley Davidson 4600 Delaware Ave. Nashville, 37209 615-297-7500 3. Bumpus Harley Davidson of Murfreesboro 2250 N.W. Broad St. Murfreesboro, 37129 615-849-8025 Best Place to Buy a Mattress 1. Mattresses Unlimited 101 White Bridge Road Nashville, 37209 615-352-0438 2. Mattress King 7114 Highway 70 S. Suite 108, Nashville, 37221 615-646-3996 3. Capitol City Mattress — Fluffo 900 Main St. Nashville, 37206 615-227-2751 Best Place to Buy Shoes 1. Sport Seasons 3809 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, 37215 615-356-3380 2. DSW Shoe Warehouse 1626 Galleria Blvd. Brentwood, 37027 615-309-8585 3. Marti and Liz Multiple locations Best Pre-Owned Dealership 1. Alexander Automall 1505 N.W. Broad St. Murfreesboro, 37130 615-893-6600 2. CarMax Nashville 2501 Powell Ave. Nashville, 37204 615-268-3703 3. Action Nissan 307 Thompson Lane Nashville, 37211 615-349-3825 Best Spa 1. Relache Spa 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, 37214 615-458-1772 2. Woodhouse Day Spa 1175 Meridian Blvd., #100 Franklin, 37067 615-764-0004 3. Magnolia Spa 1000 Main St., #106 Nashville, 37206 615-262-6652 Best Storage Facility 1. Mallory Station Storage 7102 Bakers Bridge Ave. Brentwood, 37027 615-771-3555 2. A+ Storage 911 Division St. Nashville, 37203 615-726-6000 3. Public Storage 5246 Cane Ridge Road Antioch, 37013 800-688-8057 Best Tattoo Shop 1. Lone Wolf Tattoo 1907 Broadway Nashville, 37203 615-321-3111 2. Archangel 314 Old Hickory Blvd. E. Madison, 37115 615-860-3777 3. Blackbird Tattoo and Gallery 2306 12th Ave. S. Nashville, 37204 615-891-7029 Best Thrift Store 1. Goodwill Industries 1000 Herman St. Nashville, 37208 615-248-1004 2. Plato’s Closet Multiple locations 3. Music City Thrift Store 1150 Gallatin Pike Madison, 37115 615-860-0267 Best Women’s Clothing Boutique 1. Blush Boutique 782 Old Hickory Blvd. Suite 103 Brentwood, 37027 615-376-2999 2. Anthropologie 4031 Hillsboro Pike #903 Nashville, 37215 615-279-9109 3. Levy’s 3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 36, Nashville 615-383-2800

Health and Professional Services

Best Active Lifestyle/ Retirement Community 1. The Cumberland at Green Hills 15 Burton Hills Blvd., Nashville, 37215 615-463-9111 2. Del Webb Community at Lake Providence 301 Infantry Run, Mt. Juliet, 37122 615-489-4047 3. Vineyard at Twelve Stones Crossing The Phillips Builders, 3000 Business Park Circle, Suite 300, Goodlettsville, 37072 615-859-0034 Best Builder/ Developer 1. The Porch Company 618 Vernon Ave., Nashville, 37209 615-662-2886 2. The Jones Company 1221 Liberty Pike, Franklin, 37067 615-771-8006 3. Castle Contractors, LLC 5214 Maryland Way, Suite 102, Brentwood, 37027 615-309-8200 Best Car Repair 1. Kwik Kar Lube & Tune 7000 Charlotte Pk., Nashville, 37209 615-383-1475 2. Firestone Complete Auto Care Multiple Locations 3. Budget Brakes Multiple Locations Best Chiropractor 1. Dunn Chiropractic Clinic 2416 21st Ave. S., Nashville, 37212 615-383-1246 2. Action Chiropractic 6410 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, 37209 615-356-4656 3. David Mason 1441 New Highway 96 W., Suite 3, Franklin, 37064 615-794-9155 Best Cosmetic Surgeon 1. Glenn Buckspan 2204 Crestmoor Road, Nashville, 37215 615-385-3309 2. Stephen M. Davis 2400 Patterson St., Suite 516, Nashville, 37203 615-327-7407 3. Joe Delozier 209 23rd Ave. N., Nashville, 37203 615-565-9000 Best Dentist 1. Michael A. Atchley 601 Brandywine Village Ct., Old Hickory, 37138 615-847-1234 2. Robert Fesmire 101 Union St. Nashville, 37201 615-254-1393 3. Mitchell Wright 2006 21st Ave S. Nashville, 37212 615-383-4440 Best Employer 1. Nashville State Community College 120 White Bridge Pike Nashville, 37209 615-353-3215 2. Alexander Automotive Group 1129 Murfreesboro Road Franklin, 37064 615-656-2198 3. Gaylord Entertainment Company 2812 Opryland Drive Nashville, 37215 615-251-8737 Best Financial Institution 1. Regions 2. Bank of America 3. Pinnacle Financial Partners Best Heating/ Cooling 1. Hiller Plumbing Heating & Cooling 1510 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville, 37203 615-292-6110 2. One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating 2211 Dortch Ave. Nashville, 37210 615-263-4247 3. Lee Company 331 Mallory Station Road Franklin, 37067 615-567-1000 Best Hospital 1. Vanderbilt Medical Center 1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, 37232 615-322-5000 2. Baptist Hospital 2000 Church St. Nashville, 37236 615-284-5555 3. Saint Thomas Hospital 4220 Harding Road Nashville, 37205 615-222-2111 Best Interior Decorator 1. CKE Interior Design 1815 Divison St., Suite 307, Nashville, 37203 615-321-8494 2. Interior Design Services Inc. 209 Powell Place Brentwood, 37027 615-376-1200 3. Anderson Design Studio 1625 Broadway, 5th Floor Nashville, 37203 615-255-0022 Best Landscaper 1. Greathouse Landscape Co. Inc. P.O. Box 92485 Nashville, 37209 615-350-8030 2. Cravens Rain 63325 Sunnywood Drive Antioch, 37013 615-831-9884 3. Bates Nursery & Garden Center 3810 Whites Creek Pike Nashville, 37207 615-876-1014 Best LASIK Doctor 1. Loden Vision Centers 907 Rivergate Pkwy. Goodlettsville, 37072 615-859-3937 2. Ming Wang M.D. Ph.D. 1801 West End Ave., Suite 1150, Nashville, 37203 615-321-8881 3. Arrowsmith Eye Institute 210 25th Ave. N., Suite 900, Nashville, 37203 615-327-2020 Best Legal Services 1. Hale and Hale, PLC 312 First Tennessee Bank Building, 231 Public Square, Suite 312 Franklin, 37064 615-794-1312 2. Bass Berry & Sims 315 Deaderick St., Suite 2700, Nashville, 37238 615-742-6200 3. Waddey & Patterson PC Suite 500, Roundabout Plaza, 1600 Division St. Nashville, 37203 615-242-2400 Best Pediatrician 1. Mercy Children’s Clinic P.O. Box 1346 Franklin, 37065 615-790-0567 2. William Davidson 2201 Murphy Ave. #201 Nashville, 37203 615-329-3595 3. Green Hills Pediatric Associates 2002 Richard Jones Road #A-102, Nashville, 37203 615-385-1451 Best Place to Have a Baby 1. Baptist Hospital 2000 Church St. Nashville, 37236 615-284-5555 2. Centennial Medical Center 2300 Patterson St., Nashville, 37203 615-342-1000 3. Vanderbilt Medical Center 1211 Medical Center Drive Nashville, 37232 615-322-5000 Best Plumber 1. Hiller Plumbing Heating & Cooling 1510 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville, 37203 615-292-6110 2. A&A Plumbing 1107 Second Ave. N. Nashville, 37208 615-582-4535 3. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing 529 Myatt Drive Nashville, 37115 615-867-5309 Best Veterinarian 1. Goodlettsville Animal Hospital 603 S Main St. Goodlettsville, 37072 615-859-1277 2. Battleground Hospital for Animals 225 S. Royal Oaks Blvd. Franklin, 37064 615-261-7500 3. Southside Animal Hospital 5837 Nolensville Pike Nashville, 37211 615-333-3655

Superlatives

Best Dressed 1. Alan Jackson 2. Faith Hill 3. Crook & Chase Best Volunteer 1. Cindy Moore, The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation 2. Mindy Lawrence, Boys & Girls Club 3. Champions for Children Biggest Geek 1. Jon Bates, Nashville Rollergirls statistician 2. Chris Lee 3. Intern Adam, 107.5 WRVW Most Attractive 1. Carrie Underwood 2. Mandy Barnett 3. Alan Jackson Most Successful 1. Alan Jackson 2. Martha Ingram 3. Mike Curb Most Athletic 1. Samantha Duane, a.k.a. Ramb0 Samb0, Nashville Rollergirls 2. Cortland Finnegan, Tennessee Titans 3. Stephen Taylor