Nashville Restaurant Radio

We’re thrilled to welcome Leesa Leclaire , President & CEO of the Greater Nashville Hospitality Association (GNHA) , to the podcast today! In this episode, Leesa breaks down the important work the GNHA is doing to support and advocate for local restaurants and hospitality businesses. We dive into the current state of the industry in Nashville, the challenges operators are facing, and the excit...

This special episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio was recorded live at Team Hidi 2025 , Giving Kitchen’s annual fundraiser hosted at iconic Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The energy was electric, the cause was powerful, and the stories were unforgettable. We set up our mobile studio and spent the evening speaking with passionate supporters of Giving Kitchen , an organization dedicated to providing e...

In this episode, we hit the road to Waynesboro, Tennessee , to sit down with Jason Crews , owner of C&B Linen . Get ready—this company is shaking up the linen rental industry in a big way. C&B Linen is all about transparency and simplicity. No contracts. No sneaky “creative” fees. Just top-tier quality and unmatched service. Sounds too good to be true? We thought so too—until we heard how...

Today’s guest is the amazing Olivia Britton – Publisher of NFocus Magazine and Executive Director of the Music City Food and Wine Festival ! We dive deep into all the details of this year’s event – from how it’s coming together behind the scenes to what attendees can expect during one of Nashville’s most anticipated weekends. Olivia walks us through the full experience, including the highly-antici...

We’ve got something truly special for you today! This episode was recorded live from the TN Flavors event at Nashville State Community College , home of the incredible Randy Rayburn School for Culinary Arts . It was an amazing night filled with food, community, and conversation—and we had so much fun capturing it all! We spoke with a fantastic mix of chefs, entrepreneurs, city leaders, and hospita...

In this episode, we sit down with Henry Roberts , the Founder and Owner of Two Hands in The Gulch and Franklin. Henry shares his incredible journey, from growing up in Sydney, Australia , to traveling to America, opening his first Two Hands location in New York City , and eventually expanding into Nashville . We dive into the challenges and triumphs of building a restaurant brand , his experiences...

Welcome back to another episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio! Today, we’re sitting down with Sean Lyons , Managing Partner of Up Hospitality , the group behind Germantown Cafe, Park Cafe, and their newest addition, Karrington Rowe in Brentwood. Sean shares his passion for community-driven restaurants , how Up Hospitality approaches hospitality and growth, and the story behind their Park Cafe acqu...

In this episode, we’re joined by Elodie H abert , who made the bold move from the South of France to Nashville in 2018 and never looked back. She shares her inspiring journey of opening Cocorico French Bakery & Cafe , the challenges of securing her own brick-and-mortar space, and the importance of building a business rooted in community and local artisan support. We also dive into her exciting...

We’re back with an all-new episode, featuring the one and only Claire Crowell ! Claire is the President at A. Marshall Hospitality and the CEO of Hattie Jane’s Creamery . This marks her fourth time on the show, and she always brings incredible insights into the restaurant industry. Claire also writes The Out of the Weeds Collective , where she shares her thoughts on restaurant leadership and leade...

We’re back with a special bonus episode featuring two incredible guests: Marcio Florez , owner of Limo Peruvian Eatery , and Nick Dillard , an Area Manager for Performance Food Service . But beyond their current roles, both Marcio and Nick are proud alumni of The Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts at Nashville State Community College ! In this episode, we dive into TN Flavors , a premier culina...

On this all-new episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, we’re joined by Ken Pelltier and Ian Colon, the COO and CEO of Calexo! Calexo is a trailblazing hemp-derived THC beverage available in three refreshing flavors: Cucumber Citron, Citrus Rose, and Semi Tropic (my personal favorite!). In this episode, we dive into: ✅ The process behind creating Calexo ✅ The science that makes it unique ✅ The b...

In this episode, we’re joined by Marta Grumberg, an accountant based in Charlotte, North Carolina, who specializes in restaurant accounting. Marta reached out to share her expertise on the unique financial challenges and opportunities in the restaurant industry. We cover a lot, including:How to identify hidden costs in restaurant operations 🔍Practical strategies to optimize cash flow 💡Why proper...

Guest: Jen Freeman – Owner of Haunted Murfreesboro , a walking tour exploring the haunted history of downtown Murfreesboro, TN. 👻 Episode Highlights: Jen shares chilling ghost stories and the eerie past of Murfreesboro’s downtown square. Brandon recounts his own supernatural experience from just last week. Stick around until the end, where Brandon tells the incredible story of when Jen visited Me...

On today’s episode, we’re kicking off the new year with an incredible guest—Stephen Faust, Chef and Partner at McGuffin Catering. Stephen takes us behind the scenes of life on film sets, sharing fascinating stories from the culinary world of entertainment. We also dive into his inspiring journey of 28 years of sobriety and discuss the challenges he faced evacuating his home during the California f...

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio , we’re thrilled to welcome Ray McBride , CEO of Black Sheep Tequila , a Nashville-based tequila brand that’s making waves in the spirits industry. Ray brings his high-energy style and passion for tequila as he shares: The story behind Black Sheep Tequila and what inspired the brand’s unique name. Why their tequila is considered the best in the world,...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Miller Chandler and LeeAnn James, the powerhouse duo behind the Chandler-James team at Lee & Associates here in Nashville. Together, they share insights into their work, what drives their passion, and their dedication to helping businesses find the perfect location to grow and thrive. With deep expertise in the Nashville market, they know how to pinpoint the...

John Stephenson made the difficult decision to close his beloved restaurant Hathorne early this past September. We have never really done an episode where we talk to someone who just closed their place, but John was willing to come on and discuss some of the factors that helped him make that tough decision. We want to say a big thank you to John for the vulnerability to share his experience.

This episode has the longest intro we have ever done, almost 45 minutes. After the intro, we talk with Mike and Marino from Joe Muer Seafood. They tell the story, and a lot of operational content as well. Stay tuned next week for John Stephenson, and The Chandler James Team the following week.

Chris Chamberlain (Nashville Scene Writer) and D. Patrick Rodgers (Editor of the Nashville Scene) join Host Brandon Styll as they talk to Chef's and Restaurant owners about their BON 24 wins, and of course, the acceptance speeches. Featuring.. Jon and Wilson from NOKO- Best Restaurant (readers pick) Hrant Arakelian- Owner- Lyra- Best Mediterranean Andrew and Anne- Owners- The Villager- Best Dart B...

Chef V joins the show to talk about his new line of sauces called The Flavorsmith. Crystal and Brandon also taste them all. Chef V also tells his story of coming up through the ranks of Jean-Georges, and moving to Nashville to open Maneet Chauhan's first restaurant Chauhan Ale & Masala house. He left there to pursue a restaurant called the Hook with Dale Levitski, and ultimately opened several...

Morgan Castillo- Owner- Tin Fish- Newburg, IN 3:14 Ed Schwartzman- Owner Gable's Bagels- 17:00 Eric Jones and Jason Smith- Smokeshow BBQ-29:22 Bad Luck Burger Club- Andy and Cody- 40:10 Andrea Chaires- Owner- The Rosepepper- 55:00 Howard Jones- Owner- Kingdom Cafe 1:06"30

Patrick Cairoli- North American Customer Solutions Manager 3:04 Paul Hunter- New Business Development Manager- GFS Nashville- 18:41 Alan Laderman- Owner- Sammies and The Grind -Martin, TN 34:38 Michael Spencer- Owner- Nash Dogs- 49:42 David Parker- Owner- Prime Time Pub and Grille- Newburg, IN 1:01"53 Bill Laviolette- Owner- Shotgun Willies- Nashville 1:15"52

We are talking about the 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership with Debra Sunderland.

Little Bear is an Atlanta restaurant that is a gold certified Farmer Champion by Georgia Organics. Today Jarrett talks about truly being Farm to Table, and why that is important to him. His restaurant is the definition of locally owned and operated, and I personally can't wait to go back to eat there. This episode is also available on Atlanta Restaurant Radio.

Brandon's Book Club is Back!! We are reading the 15 commitment's of Conscious Leadership with facilitator Debra Sunderland. We are constantly talking about leadership, but what does conscious leadership look like? It's about being intentional, and living above the line. Its about being our most authentic selves, leaving judgement and blame in the rearview mirror. This book has changed...