Jennifer and her husband (Billy Frist) are one of Nashville’s most loved couples and for good reason. They do so much for local charities and causes and set an example for the rest of us on staying fit no matter how many years pass. Their family is the center of her world, but she makes plenty of time to chair events, volunteer, and plan travel excursions that include their group of close friends. She looks effortlessly stylish in every situation, which makes her one of the city’s best-dressed personalities.

Work & Life

TNE: What meaningful lesson have you learned through quarantine and how do you plan to incorporate that mindset or lesson into your life moving forward?

JF: I learned how to be okay with the slower pace.  It took a while to get used to life in COVID times but I find I am more thorough and thoughtful now when I attack even a small house project.  And I have loved getting to those back-burner projects that have gone untouched for too long.

 

TNE: Quote, mantra, or saying that has meaning in your life…

JF: Do it NOW while you still care and want to.

 

TNE: Women who have most influenced you?

JF: My mother in law Patricia Frist and my mother Carole Rose.

 

TNE: Due to the pandemic, many people are now working from home. What are your best tips, tricks, and advice for a productive at-home workspace?

JF: Only try to tackle one project at a time, and give yourself a break if you do not get something productive done each day.  It’s not a sprint and the “checklist” is always there.   Just keeping the house clean, doing laundry and cooking is pretty darn productive but I think we forget that sometimes. Get the kids involved in household work, we all have the time right now and it has been a great opportunity to teach life skills like cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Most of all, check on friends and loved ones that live alone.  This can be hard on someone that is stuck at home and not able to get out and about and socialize.

 

TNE: Personal goals for 2020…

JF: Spend as much time with family and friends as possible.

 

TNE: Your personality type in 3 words or less…

JF: Efficient and organized but spontaneous!

 

TNE: Vacation Spot(s) or places you love to stay/escape:

JF: Big Sky, Montana, or any beach.

 

TNE: Morning Person or Night Owl?

JF: Night owl.

TNE: Your favorite music genre…

JF: I like everything from country to pop to alternative.

 

TNE: Television or streaming addiction series…

JF: I liked the Morning Show recently.

 

TNE: Current charity initiatives or projects…

JF: The Precisionists Inc. and Frist Center for Autism and Innovation – both center around employing adults on the autism spectrum as well as efforts to support independent living.

 

TNE: How often do you travel?

JF: Every school holiday.

 

TNE: Your top packing tip…

JF: Wet wipes and Ziplocs in your carry-on!

My Routine

TNE: What’s the ideal way to start your day?

JF: Looking outside at nature while still in my bed. It is built-in meditation.

 

TNE: Products (or services) you count on for energy and health…

JF: Vitamin D, especially in rainy months, lots of water, and a good cup of hot tea. I may indulge in Monster drinks in the morning for caffeine. I do not drink coffee.

 

TNE: Your favorite way to wind down…

JF: A glass of wine while cooking dinner for the family. Or, sometimes just a good bath.

 

TNE: What do you never leave home without?

JF: My phone.

 

TNE: Most random thing we might find in your carry on?

JF: A hook to attach my purse to tables in restaurants so it does not sit on the floor.

 

TNE: Who you count on for glam…

JF: Brenda Peterson for nails, Stephanie Trail at NFuse for hair, Ginger Sharp at Woo for makeup.

 

TNE: Wine, cocktails, or smoothie?

JF: WINE.

 

TNE: A perfect weeknight with the family…

JF: Family dinners.

 

TNE: Your daily uniform…

JF: Jeans, a sweater, and boots.

My City

TNE: Coolest neighborhood treasure/place…

JF: 360, Bria, and Sperry’s for my neighborhood quick spots. Santo and North Italia for Green Hills. Bar Sovereign is my favorite late-night bar. For a big night out DLS at The Dream is the best!

 

TNE: Top choice(s) for date night…

JF: Eastern Peak or Kayne Prime.

 

TNE: Business or charity meeting lunch spot…

JF: Santo.

 

TNE: Florist you swear by…

JF: Tulip Tree.

 

TNE: Caterer or event planner you trust…

JF: Kristen Winston and Hugh Howser.

TNE: The best place to buy healthy food…

JF: Whole Foods.

 

TNE: Shop you can always find the perfect outfit…

JF: Nordstrom.

 

TNE: Where do you source things for your home?

JF: Epergne.

 

TNE: Designers that you love…

JF: Ray Booth and Will Meyer.

 

TNE: Favorite photographers…

JF: Oh my gosh. This one is hard! Some photographers we collect are Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Annie Leibowitz, Jack Spencer, Julie Blackmon, William Eggelston, William Christenberry, Sally Mann, Steven Klein, David LaChappelle, O. Winston Link, Martin Schoeller, and David Yarrow.

 

TNE: Favorite Artists…

JF: Doug Aitken, Peter Tunney, URAM Choe, Manual Merida, Luke Dubois, Bosco Sodi, and Jim Campbell.

 

TNE: Places you get exercise (gym, parks, wherever)…

JF: Takes 2 Fitness with trainer Caralyn Hammonds 4 days a week and I hike the red or white trail of Percy Warner Park once a week.

 

TNE: What you love most about living in Music City…

JF: The people are still so friendly.

 

TNE: Now, the thing that you don’t love so much…

JF: The new traffic and potholes.

 

TNE: The perfect day off in town includes…

JF: A yummy lunch, a gallery tour or tour of the current Frist Art Museum exhibition, a hike in the woods with my kids and dogs, and a visit to the Nashville Zoo.