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As the city of Nashville continues to grow and evolve, our goal is to seek out the people, places, and happenings that will entertain and educate our readers on how to live their very best life involving all things Nashville. By collecting and exploring top-tiers of experiences, services, personalities, and trends, we are able to give you the Edit. Our mission is to offer a curated source reflecting the most interesting and valuable aspects of the city in one place.
We’re a multi-media company serving a highly influential and discriminating audience. Editorial from the area’s top influencers, creative talents and trendsetters come together on multiple platforms with consistently engaging content covering celebrity lifestyles, culture, travel, entertaining, living, fashion, and wellness. Look to us for a guide when making suggestions to visitors, seeking goods and services and for behind-the-scenes insight into the most intriguing individuals and events.
We also work with an array of top brands in creating ongoing campaigns to engage with our audience. One day we might be working on a custom publishing project for a luxury hotel and the next, testing out the fitness routines of our favorite celebrities. There is always laughter, lots of discussions and of course, time for us to hear from you on what you would like to see us edit next.
Stacie Standifer | Founder
Stacie Standifer is no stranger to building empires in the community. Nashville native, she founded and built Lifestyles and several associated magazines and devoted her heart and soul to growing the publications for fifteen years. She ultimately sold the group and moved on to pursue other interests in a more elevated arena as her previous media outlet shifted to cover more mass-market territory under corporate direction and influence.
Over the past few years, Stacie has worked with a number of luxury brands and events across the country, learning more about living well and original presentation along the way. Frequent travel is not only one of her great loves but has provided endless inspiration in developing something that truly serves those in her city in a unique and entertaining way. She decided to enlist help from some of her most valued former team members in the process and has added top creatives to assemble a dynamic group of talents that she loves to work with each day.
When not working on a strategy for one of her national luxury clients on branding or specialty events, she is usually personally engaged in discovering the next best things to share with her friends and followers. Her mindset is forever curious, and you’ll almost always find her in some version of research mode. That includes lots of exploring and an endless appetite for reading. When not entertaining at her West Nashville home, or volunteering to assist with various charities, she often travels with her husband, award-winning songwriter Tim Nichols. She loves her groups of friends, her family and making the most of every moment by surrounding herself with people and things that feed her passion for bringing casual elegance to the everyday.
Lacey Greene Keally
Director of Partnerships and Events
With over fifteen years of sponsorship and event management experience, Lacey is a true asset to The Nashville Edit team. Lacey brings to the table over a decade of experience in the publishing, media and event world. She is passionate about creating fresh, inspiring event experiences for Nashville’s finest. Along with her impressive work background, Lacey is a mom, Pure Barre devotee, avid traveler, and foodie, not to mention a huge Kentucky fan.
Lauren Lackey Hocker
Director of Brand Development
As a Nashville Native, Lauren has been in the media and publication industry in her community for over ten years. She loves helping clients create marketing plans that best achieve their goals and maximize their exposure and return. A wife and mother, Lauren spends her free time playing outside with her family and actively living a healthy lifestyle. In true fashion, Lauren enjoys all things wellness and beauty and loves exploring the city’s booming restaurant scene. Can we really blame her?
Kimberly Higdon
Business Development Director
As The Nashville Edit's Business Development Director, Kimberly knows the media industry and connects with clients to achieve their goals. She partners with companies, entrepreneurs, realtors, and professionals to grow their business and brand. While originally from Detroit, she has lived in the Nashville community for most of her life. Kimberly’s passion for Nashville is accompanied by her love for travel, being outdoors and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Courtney Kivela Robinson
Style Director
Working as a fashion editor and stylist in New York and London, well-traveled FIT graduate Courtney Kivela Robinson has been lending her well-articulated perspectives to fashion 20+ years. Her work has been featured in the world’s leading fashion magazines, including L’Officiel, I-D Magazine, Vogue Italia, Harper’s Bazaar UK, and US Glamour, where she was a fashion sittings editor. Since moving to Nashville from NYC four years ago, she has been working heavily with the music industry, styling breakout stars such as Maren Morris, Kane Brown, as well as Martina McBride, and with renowned photographers John Shearer, Joseph Llanes, Carlos Ruiz, to name a few.
Anissa Ciani
Design & Art Director
Since graduating from the University of Michigan in 2015, Anissa has spent her time in New York and California exploring design across various industries, including sports and entertainment, hospitality, and health and wellness. New to Nashville, Anissa was drawn to The Edit by way of serendipity. She brings experience, an elevated aesthetic, and a passion for print to the publication. When she isn’t leafing through magazines, you can find Anissa designing wedding stationery, attending a fitness class, or reading a novel.
Macey Phillips
Online Managing Editor
Currently calling Nashville home, Macey spends most of her time dreaming up her next destination. After spending two years living in Spain, her love and curiosity for different cities, foods, and cultures are endless. She uses her unique experiences abroad to creatively fuel her writings. In her free time, apart from traveling, you can find Macey hosting dinner parties, rearranging her furniture, or relaxing with a good book or magazine.
