Standing among crates of vinyl records and soon-to-be-filled shelves, Jacee Badeaux, manager of the Boulevard Record Shop, prepares for the store’s grand opening Friday. The store located on Belmont Boulevard is a student-run operation like the trendy clothing store ‘House Of’ located next door. However, what used to be the BLVD Music Shop will become the Boulevard Record Shop. Formerly an instrument consignment and accessories store, Boulevard Record Shop will now be selling

After 42 years of operation, local running store and Belmont University neighbor The Athlete’s House is approaching the finish line and is slated to close its doors in October. “It’s been a good run, but it’s time at 71 to find something else to do,” said owner and founder David Graeflin. “You have to change with the times, but we’re fortunate to have weathered 42 years.” Graeflin founded the store in 1973, five years before he set up shop in the historic, light blue brick bu

Rivals like Belmont and Lipscomb usually don’t join forces together. But when it’s for a good cause to raise money for organizations such as Blood: Water Mission, it proves sometimes water runs thicker than blood. Both universities are partnering to raise money for Blood: Water Mission in a competitive fundraiser called Battle for the Pump, the first event of its kind. The idea of the contest is to see which school can reach the $5,000 goal first–for an ideal total of $10,000

The new BLVD Music Store turned its grand opening into a show on Aug. 21, providing music and food for an enthusiastic crowd. Couched, Jordan Hull and Sons of Lions were the first night’s acts for the two-night event in the location on the corner of Belmont and Bernard that was Buzzy’s Candy last year.  Highlights of the event, clockwise from top right, are the performance by Couched, a Belmont band; a look at the new store, which will sell used instruments on consignment and