Interview: Robyn Donnelly and Katie MacLachlan, Walden Bar and Crush It Harder

May’s interview is with Robyn and Katie, owners of The Walden Bar and Crush It Harder. In the interview, we discuss how they met, how they got to Nashville, and how they balance running and working for multiple companies. We also discuss the different aspects of running a bar, how they went about finding a second generation space, and what it takes to convince a landlord to lease their space. Robyn and Katie also give us some of their personal Nashville recommendations.


Be sure to check out Walden’s website and social media accounts for upcoming events. Also learn more about Crush it Harder’s consulting services. Some bars that provided inspiration for The Walden are Sunswick, First and South, and Suffolk Arms. Robyn and Katie also recommend the services of Hannah Schneider Creative.

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8th Ave S or Melrose?

In this week’s episode, we discuss the district that is part of the Melrose neighborhood. Topics include terminology to describe the neighborhood, the pros and cons of living and working in the neighborhood, the identity and sense of community felt in the neighborhood, infrastructure that is lacking in the neighborhood, and what we can expect to see going on in the neighborhood in the next two years. We hear the voices and sentiments of metro councilman for District 17 of which the neighborhood is a part, two business owners, a non-profit who offices in the neighborhood, two real estate agents, and three residents of the neighborhood. These diverse perspectives shed light on what it is to experience and interact with the neighborhood everyday.

For a complete list check out Nashville Guru’s 8th Avenue South and Melrose neighborhood guides.
For Craft Brewers Conference details check out the events page here. For events hosted by Craft Brewed, visit the events tab on their Facebook page.

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Interview: Curtis Harrington, Legal Libations

April’s interview is with Curtis Harrington. Curtis is a founding partner of Farmer Purcell White & Lassiter. A large portion of Curtis’s work is with small businesses who are effected by alcoholic beverage laws and licensing, as well as cannabis and hemp industry law and licensing. His expertise also includes but is not limited to contract negotiation, business formation, and entertainment-related matters. Curtis also authors a blog which can be found at legallibationstn.com which focuses on alcoholic beverage and cannabis industry matters.

In our conversation, Curtis discusses his experience representing beer and other alcoholic beverage manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and distributors, as well as retailers such as bars, restaurants, and retail package stores on the ever-evolving legal landscape relating to the alcoholic beverage and cannabis/hemp industries.

It is evident that Curtis is passionate about the niche areas of law he practices in and that he can serve as a resource for businesses large and small, whether the business is still in the dream and planning stages or the business has operated for decades and is looking to expand or change.

For a guide to Nashville’s breweries, check out Nashville Guru’s Nashville Breweries Guide.

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Dynamic Duos

This week’s show features four entrepreneurial couples based in Nashville, TN. The common thread between each of the couples is that one spouse owns a business in the Food and Beverage space and the other spouse owns a business in the health and wellness space. Interviewees included: Jake Veyhl of Jake’s Bakes (recently acquired by Tiff’s Treats), Liz Veyhl of Small World Yoga and Nashville Paddle Co., Kelly Carter of Shakti Power Yoga, Chris Carter of Porter Road Butcher, Austin Ray of A. Ray Hospitality, Ashley Ray of Habitat Yoga, Wesley Adams of Bare Bones Butcher, and Maddie Teren who does freelance work for a growing list of clients, as well as teaches yoga and works for one of Nashville’s hottest hospitality groups. We observe takeaways and trends from answers given by all eight interviewees and the pros and cons of pursuing entrepreneurship in Nashville.

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Exploring Neighborhoods through Art Crawls- Part 2

This weeks episode is part two of a two part series about exploring Nashville neighborhoods through art crawls. There are a total of six art crawls that take place in different pockets of Nashville throughout each month. Listen to this episode to learn about developments in Wedgewood Houston, East Nashville, Germantown, and on Jefferson Street. After listening to this episode, you will have your Saturday nights planned for an entire month.

In the episode, we reference:

Arts and Music at Wedgewood Houston (Website & Social Media Accounts): https://www.am-wh.com/

East Side Art Stumble (Facebook Page- be sure to check out their map feature)–> https://www.facebook.com/pg/eastsideartstumble/posts/?ref=page_internal
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Germantown Art Crawl (Website)–> http://germantownartcrawl.com/
Jefferson Street Art Crawl (Facebook)–> https://www.facebook.com/JSACTN/

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Exploring Neighborhoods through Art Crawls- Part 1

This weeks episode is part one of a two part series about exploring Nashville neighborhoods through art crawls. There are a total of six art crawls that take place in different pockets of Nashville throughout each month. Listen to this episode to learn about developments in downtown Franklin and downtown Nashville, and learn about how you can experience these neighborhoods by attending their art crawls the first weekend of every month.

In the episode, we reference:

Craig, Syp Coffee–> https://www.sypcoffee.com/about/#gift-box
Nashville Walls Projects –> http://www.nashvillewallsproject.com/
Woolworth’s on 5th Eater Article –> https://nashville.eater.com/2018/2/8/16991546/woolworth-on-5th-interior-photos-nashville
The Arcade website–> http://thenashvillearcade.com/
Bryce, Isle of Printing–> http://www.isleofprinting.com/

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Interview: Kimberly Novosel, Verticity Cycling Studio

This week we speak with Kimberly Novosel of Verticity Cycling Studio, which is located in East Nashville. While many know her for the only fitness studio in Nashville whose loyal customer base has created their own hashtag – #ridebikesmakefriends – Kimberly also co-owns Alternate Routes adventure travel planning company and provides brand and personal development services via Be Elsewhere. In this episode we discuss everything from the difference between Nashville and its peer cities to Kimberly’s tactics to staying committed to practicing what she preaches.

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Nashville CoWorking 101 – National Concepts

This week we will be discussing all of the national co-working concepts currently available or under construction in Nashville. Co-working is an international trend that is transforming the way businesses think about their strategic plan for real estate as they grow.

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